David drives an articulated vehicle all over Europe carrying a variety of chilled or frozen foodstuffs. His unit has a sleeper cab with a double bunk fitted. The semi-trailer, once attached to the unit, is 4 metres high.
David generally uses the Channel Tunnel to enter the UK from France but does, occasionally, use the Portsmouth - Le Havre ferry for outward journeys.
David generally uses the Channel Tunnel to enter the UK from France but does, occasionally, use the Portsmouth - Le Havre ferry for outward journeys.
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1. What is the maximum penalty for the driver if clandestine entrants are found on David's vehicle when he returns to the UK?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • £100 per body: No.
• £300 per body: No it is more than this.
• £500 per body: No, it is more than this.
• £1000 per body: No, it is more than this.
• Unlimited: No, there is a limit.
• £2000 per body: Yes.
Explanation: • £100 per body: No.
• £300 per body: No it is more than this.
• £500 per body: No, it is more than this.
• £1000 per body: No, it is more than this.
• Unlimited: No, there is a limit.
• £2000 per body: Yes.
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: • The front suspension is faulty: No, this is unlikely to cause this effect.
• He is driving too close to the vehicle in front: No, this is unlikely to cause this effect.
• The 5th wheel needs adjusting: No.
• The carcasses are swinging inside the semi-trailer because he is driving too fast: Yes, if he is driving too fast, especially around bends, then this would cause the carcasses to sway and their momentum can cause the trailer to swing or rock in sympathy.
Explanation: • The front suspension is faulty: No, this is unlikely to cause this effect.
• He is driving too close to the vehicle in front: No, this is unlikely to cause this effect.
• The 5th wheel needs adjusting: No.
• The carcasses are swinging inside the semi-trailer because he is driving too fast: Yes, if he is driving too fast, especially around bends, then this would cause the carcasses to sway and their momentum can cause the trailer to swing or rock in sympathy.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • 4 metres: No, but this is the maximum height for vehicles in most EU Member States.
• 4.5 metres: No.
• 5 metres: No.
• There is no maximum for this type of vehicle in the UK: Yes, there is no maximum height for a goods vehicle in either France or the UK.
Explanation: • 4 metres: No, but this is the maximum height for vehicles in most EU Member States.
• 4.5 metres: No.
• 5 metres: No.
• There is no maximum for this type of vehicle in the UK: Yes, there is no maximum height for a goods vehicle in either France or the UK.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • 3 metres (10 feet): No. but this is related to a particular requirement for the vehicle.
• 4 metres (13 feet): No.
• 4.5 metres (15 feet): No.
• 5 metres (16 feet 6 inches): Yes.
Explanation: • 3 metres (10 feet): No. but this is related to a particular requirement for the vehicle.
• 4 metres (13 feet): No.
• 4.5 metres (15 feet): No.
• 5 metres (16 feet 6 inches): Yes.
5. In the UK, where the travelling height of a vehicle exceeds a certain limit, it must carry a height marker. What is that limit?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: • 4 metres: No.
• 4.5 metres: No.
• 5 metres: No.
• 3 metres: Yes.
Explanation: • 4 metres: No.
• 4.5 metres: No.
• 5 metres: No.
• 3 metres: Yes.
6. When using the ferry between Portsmouth and Le Havre. David could interrupt his daily rest. Which of the following criteria are correct?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • He can interrupt his rest period once only: No. he can interrupt some daily rest periods more often than this.
• He can interrupt any daily rest period provided he has access to a bunk or couchette: No. he may not interrupt "any daily rest period" although he does need to have access to a bunk or couchette.
• He can interrupt a reduced daily rest period no more than twice: No. he may not interrupt a "reduced daily rest period".
• He can interrupt a regular daily rest period no more than twice: Yes.
Explanation: • He can interrupt his rest period once only: No. he can interrupt some daily rest periods more often than this.
• He can interrupt any daily rest period provided he has access to a bunk or couchette: No. he may not interrupt "any daily rest period" although he does need to have access to a bunk or couchette.
• He can interrupt a reduced daily rest period no more than twice: No. he may not interrupt a "reduced daily rest period".
• He can interrupt a regular daily rest period no more than twice: Yes.
7. If David does interrupt his daily rest period to board or disembark the ferry, how long must the total daily rest period be?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: • 24 hours: No. this is the minimum required for a 'reduced weekly rest period".
• 12 hours: No.
• 9 hours: No. because a driver can only interrupt a 'regular daily rest period" and not a reduced daily rest period" and a 9 hour period is the minimum required for a 'reduced daily rest period".
• 11 hours: Yes, because a driver can only interrupt a 'regular daily rest period" and not a 'reduced daily rest period".
Explanation: • 24 hours: No. this is the minimum required for a 'reduced weekly rest period".
• 12 hours: No.
• 9 hours: No. because a driver can only interrupt a 'regular daily rest period" and not a reduced daily rest period" and a 9 hour period is the minimum required for a 'reduced daily rest period".
• 11 hours: Yes, because a driver can only interrupt a 'regular daily rest period" and not a 'reduced daily rest period".
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: • 2.5 metres: No.
• 2.55 metres: No. this is the maximum width for a vehicle 'not being a refrigerated vehicle".
• 2.75 metres: No.
• 2.6 metres: Yes. This is the maximum width for a refrigerated vehicle.
Explanation: • 2.5 metres: No.
• 2.55 metres: No. this is the maximum width for a vehicle 'not being a refrigerated vehicle".
• 2.75 metres: No.
• 2.6 metres: Yes. This is the maximum width for a refrigerated vehicle.
9. Because this vehicle is fitted with a refrigerated unit it is legal to use red diesel (rebated fuel):
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: •As a road fuel in the vehicle's main fuel tanks: No, It would be illegal to use any rebated fuel in the vehicle's main fuel tanks as a road fuel.
• Only as a road fuel when the vehicle is outside the UK: No, only fuel on which the correct rate of duty has been paid can be used as a road fuel within any EU Member State.
•As a road fuel provided that you voluntarily pay any duty owed by April 6th each year: No, there are no such arrangements for this.
• Only as fuel for the refrigerator unit if it uses a separate diesel tank: Yes, this would be legal.
Explanation: •As a road fuel in the vehicle's main fuel tanks: No, It would be illegal to use any rebated fuel in the vehicle's main fuel tanks as a road fuel.
• Only as a road fuel when the vehicle is outside the UK: No, only fuel on which the correct rate of duty has been paid can be used as a road fuel within any EU Member State.
•As a road fuel provided that you voluntarily pay any duty owed by April 6th each year: No, there are no such arrangements for this.
• Only as fuel for the refrigerator unit if it uses a separate diesel tank: Yes, this would be legal.
10. Which of the following documents does David *NOT* need to carry when driving in Europe?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The question asks for the item that is NOT required when driving in Europe. The following are all incorrect answers because they ARE required when driving in Europe:
• Driving licence: This is required in Europe and elsewhere.
• Passport: This is required for any driver working abroad.
• Letter giving authority to drive if the vehicle does not belong to the driver: Also required when driving abroad.
• Birth certificate: Correct, the driver does not need to carry this when driving in Europe.
Explanation: The question asks for the item that is NOT required when driving in Europe. The following are all incorrect answers because they ARE required when driving in Europe:
• Driving licence: This is required in Europe and elsewhere.
• Passport: This is required for any driver working abroad.
• Letter giving authority to drive if the vehicle does not belong to the driver: Also required when driving abroad.
• Birth certificate: Correct, the driver does not need to carry this when driving in Europe.