David drives a 26 tonne 3-axle flat-bed truck, fitted with a lorry mounted crane for a local haulier He often carries portable buildings, palletised goods (mainly building materials) and metal stillages containing metal goods.
He uses the crane to load and offload materials and equipment at his yard and at customer premises.
David works any time between 7 am and 6 pm Monday to Friday and always works between 8 am and 1 pm on Saturday.
He uses the crane to load and offload materials and equipment at his yard and at customer premises.
David works any time between 7 am and 6 pm Monday to Friday and always works between 8 am and 1 pm on Saturday.
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1. What is the speed limit for this type of a vehicle on a dual-carriageway in England and Wales?
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: • 50 mph: No, this is the speed limit for this type of vehicle on a single-carriageway (the speed limit was raised from 40 mph to 50 mph in June 2015 - BUT it only changed in England and Wales NOT Scotland where the speed limit for this type of vehicle on a single carriageway REMAINS 40 mph.
• 56 mph: No, this is the maximum speed to which the vehicle speed limiter can be set but it is not the 'speed limit" for this vehicle on a motorway.
• 70 mph: No, this is the speed limit on a motorway for a vehicle not exceeding 3,500 kg.
• 60 mph: Yes.
Explanation: • 50 mph: No, this is the speed limit for this type of vehicle on a single-carriageway (the speed limit was raised from 40 mph to 50 mph in June 2015 - BUT it only changed in England and Wales NOT Scotland where the speed limit for this type of vehicle on a single carriageway REMAINS 40 mph.
• 56 mph: No, this is the maximum speed to which the vehicle speed limiter can be set but it is not the 'speed limit" for this vehicle on a motorway.
• 70 mph: No, this is the speed limit on a motorway for a vehicle not exceeding 3,500 kg.
• 60 mph: Yes.
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: • Midnight on Saturday: No, this would only give him 11 hours rest which equates to a 'regular DAILY rest'.
• 1 pm on Sunday: No, this is the minimum number of hours required for a deduced' weekly rest.
• 1 pm on Monday: No. this would give 48 hours rest which is more than the minimum required for a 'regular' daily rest.
• 10 am on Monday: Yes, this gives 45 hours rest which is the minimum number of hours required for a 'Regular' weekly rest.
Explanation: • Midnight on Saturday: No, this would only give him 11 hours rest which equates to a 'regular DAILY rest'.
• 1 pm on Sunday: No, this is the minimum number of hours required for a deduced' weekly rest.
• 1 pm on Monday: No. this would give 48 hours rest which is more than the minimum required for a 'regular' daily rest.
• 10 am on Monday: Yes, this gives 45 hours rest which is the minimum number of hours required for a 'Regular' weekly rest.
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: • 10 pm on Saturday: No, this would only give him 9 hours rest which equates to a 'reduced DAILY rest".
• Midnight on Saturday: No, this would only give him 11 hours rest which equates to a 'regular DAILY rest".
• 10 am on Monday: No, this would give 45 hours rest which is the minimum required for a 'regular" weekly rest.
• 1 pm on Sunday: Yes, this gives 24 hours rest which is the minimum number of hours required for a 'Reduced" weekly rest.
Explanation: • 10 pm on Saturday: No, this would only give him 9 hours rest which equates to a 'reduced DAILY rest".
• Midnight on Saturday: No, this would only give him 11 hours rest which equates to a 'regular DAILY rest".
• 10 am on Monday: No, this would give 45 hours rest which is the minimum required for a 'regular" weekly rest.
• 1 pm on Sunday: Yes, this gives 24 hours rest which is the minimum number of hours required for a 'Reduced" weekly rest.
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The following answers are all incorrect because they *are* sensible ways that David could minimise the risk of an accident and this question asks which are NOT sensible precautions:
• Use his flashing amber beacons: Yes this will make the vehicle more visible to other road users.
• Use his hazard warning lights: Yes. this will make the vehicle more visible to other road users.
• Put out hazard warning cones: These should mark out the extremes of the area within which David is using the crane.
• Stop work when pedestrians approach: He may have to do this if the pedestrians got too close to where he was working.
This answer is the correct one for this question:
• Sound his horn whenever pedestrians approach: No. being away from the cab of the vehicle this would not really be possible.
Explanation: The following answers are all incorrect because they *are* sensible ways that David could minimise the risk of an accident and this question asks which are NOT sensible precautions:
• Use his flashing amber beacons: Yes this will make the vehicle more visible to other road users.
• Use his hazard warning lights: Yes. this will make the vehicle more visible to other road users.
• Put out hazard warning cones: These should mark out the extremes of the area within which David is using the crane.
• Stop work when pedestrians approach: He may have to do this if the pedestrians got too close to where he was working.
This answer is the correct one for this question:
• Sound his horn whenever pedestrians approach: No. being away from the cab of the vehicle this would not really be possible.
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • Give 2 days' prior notice to the police: No, this is only required when the rear projection exceeds 3.05 metres.
• Give 24 hours' notice to the police: No, notification to police, where required, is always 2 clear days.
•Attach an end marker to the front and rear of the load: No, a marker is not required at the front as the load does not overhang the front of the vehicle.
•Attach side and end markers to the load: No, side markers would not be required as the load does not overhang the side of the vehicle.
•Attach an end marker to the rear of the load: Yes, if the load overhangs the rear of the vehicle by more than 2 metres, it will require an end marker.
Explanation: • Give 2 days' prior notice to the police: No, this is only required when the rear projection exceeds 3.05 metres.
• Give 24 hours' notice to the police: No, notification to police, where required, is always 2 clear days.
•Attach an end marker to the front and rear of the load: No, a marker is not required at the front as the load does not overhang the front of the vehicle.
•Attach side and end markers to the load: No, side markers would not be required as the load does not overhang the side of the vehicle.
•Attach an end marker to the rear of the load: Yes, if the load overhangs the rear of the vehicle by more than 2 metres, it will require an end marker.
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • 100% of the weight of the load: No, this is the requirement regarding the force to the front of the vehicle.
• 80% of the weight of the load: No.
• 75% of the weight of the load: No.
• 50% of the weight of the load: Yes, any restraint must be capable of resisting 100% of the weight of the load to the front and 50% of the weight of the load to the rear and to the sides.
Explanation: • 100% of the weight of the load: No, this is the requirement regarding the force to the front of the vehicle.
• 80% of the weight of the load: No.
• 75% of the weight of the load: No.
• 50% of the weight of the load: Yes, any restraint must be capable of resisting 100% of the weight of the load to the front and 50% of the weight of the load to the rear and to the sides.
7. Which of the following are major causes of trucks shedding their loads onto the highway?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • Driving on single carriageway roads: No, there is no reason why this should increase the risk of a vehicle losing its load.
• Driving over a level crossing: No, there is no reason why this should increase the risk of a vehicle losing its load.
• Driving in too a high a gear: No. this would not affect the security of the load.
• Sudden changes of direction or harsh use of brakes: Yes, sudden changes of direction could cause the load to move sideways or dislodge any load restraints and harsh or sudden use of the brakes could cause a load to surge forward (and could also cause certain load restraints to break).
Explanation: • Driving on single carriageway roads: No, there is no reason why this should increase the risk of a vehicle losing its load.
• Driving over a level crossing: No, there is no reason why this should increase the risk of a vehicle losing its load.
• Driving in too a high a gear: No. this would not affect the security of the load.
• Sudden changes of direction or harsh use of brakes: Yes, sudden changes of direction could cause the load to move sideways or dislodge any load restraints and harsh or sudden use of the brakes could cause a load to surge forward (and could also cause certain load restraints to break).
8. The lorry mounted crane will require regular inspection. Which of the following statements are true?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • It will require inspection every 6 months under RIDDOR: No, it would only require an inspection every 6 months if it was used to carry a person and RIDDOR concerns the reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences.
• It will require inspection every year under RIDDOR: No, RIDDOR is the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations.
• It will require inspection every 6 months under ATP: No, the ATP regulations are only concerned with the carriage of temperature controlled foodstuffs.
• It will require inspection every 6 months under LOLER: No, it would only need to be inspected every 6 months if the lifting equipment was used to lift a person or persons.
• It will require inspection every year under LOLER: Yes, it will require inspection under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) every year as it is used solely for the lifting of materials and equipment.
Explanation: • It will require inspection every 6 months under RIDDOR: No, it would only require an inspection every 6 months if it was used to carry a person and RIDDOR concerns the reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences.
• It will require inspection every year under RIDDOR: No, RIDDOR is the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations.
• It will require inspection every 6 months under ATP: No, the ATP regulations are only concerned with the carriage of temperature controlled foodstuffs.
• It will require inspection every 6 months under LOLER: No, it would only need to be inspected every 6 months if the lifting equipment was used to lift a person or persons.
• It will require inspection every year under LOLER: Yes, it will require inspection under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) every year as it is used solely for the lifting of materials and equipment.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: • 56: No, this is the maximum number of hours DRIVING under EU561/2006, the Drivers Hours Regulations.
• 60: No, this is the absolute maximum number of hours that can be worked in any one week.
• 90: No, this is the maximum number of hours that can be DRIVEN in a fortnight.
• 48: Yes.
Explanation: • 56: No, this is the maximum number of hours DRIVING under EU561/2006, the Drivers Hours Regulations.
• 60: No, this is the absolute maximum number of hours that can be worked in any one week.
• 90: No, this is the maximum number of hours that can be DRIVEN in a fortnight.
• 48: Yes.