John drives a 3 axle rigid fitted with a concrete-mixer. He regularly needs to take this vehicle off the public road and onto building sites to deliver the concrete.
John generally only works in his local area and can make up to 6 deliveries in a day. He never has nights out.
John is 59 years of age and passed his test in 2014.
John generally only works in his local area and can make up to 6 deliveries in a day. He never has nights out.
John is 59 years of age and passed his test in 2014.
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1. John has heard that he can set his digital tachograph to "out of scope". When can he use this feature?
Mark one answer
B
C
D
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: • Not at all, it is only for use by fitters road testing the vehicle: No, fitters using a vehicle in the course of a test are exempt from the use of tachographs.
• Whenever he drives off the public road: No, this is not quite correct.
• Only when his vehicle is being used for road maintenance: No, unless the use of a vehicle fitted a particular exemption, this facility could not be used for this activity.
• Only when the whole of his daily duty is off the public roads: Yes, this is the only time this feature can be used.
Explanation: • Not at all, it is only for use by fitters road testing the vehicle: No, fitters using a vehicle in the course of a test are exempt from the use of tachographs.
• Whenever he drives off the public road: No, this is not quite correct.
• Only when his vehicle is being used for road maintenance: No, unless the use of a vehicle fitted a particular exemption, this facility could not be used for this activity.
• Only when the whole of his daily duty is off the public roads: Yes, this is the only time this feature can be used.
2. Which three of the labelled items specific to this type of vehicle, could affect its safe use on the road?
Mark three answers
B
C
D
E
F
Correct Answer: A, D, F
Explanation: The correct answers are:
• The chute: Yes, because any product left in this when the vehicle rejoins the public road could be a hazard if it falls into the path of any following vehicle.
• The rear wheels: Yes, as stones etc. could become lodged between these and then thrown out as the vehicle gains speed on the public road.
• The hazard beacons: Yes, as these are produced to warn other road users of people working behind the truck.
Explanation: The correct answers are:
• The chute: Yes, because any product left in this when the vehicle rejoins the public road could be a hazard if it falls into the path of any following vehicle.
• The rear wheels: Yes, as stones etc. could become lodged between these and then thrown out as the vehicle gains speed on the public road.
• The hazard beacons: Yes, as these are produced to warn other road users of people working behind the truck.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: • Every 5 years: No, this is not a full answer.
• Every 5 years until age 70 then annually thereafter: No, it is only the 'ordinary' car driving licence which lasts until the age of 70.
• Every 5 years after the age of 60: No, this is incorrect.
• Every 5 years until age 65 then annually thereafter: Yes, this is the correct answer.
Explanation: • Every 5 years: No, this is not a full answer.
• Every 5 years until age 70 then annually thereafter: No, it is only the 'ordinary' car driving licence which lasts until the age of 70.
• Every 5 years after the age of 60: No, this is incorrect.
• Every 5 years until age 65 then annually thereafter: Yes, this is the correct answer.
B
C
D
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • Any bonus scheme for drivers is illegal: No, not all bonus schemes are illegal. It is possible to introduce a scheme around the identification of defects or the lack of accidents and this would be perfectly legal.
• There is nothing illegal about any bonus scheme: No, this is not true, any bonus scheme that might encourage a driver to break the law or take unnecessary risks is illegal.
• Provided you don't get caught: No, the notion of "getting caught" clearly implies that it is probably illegal.
• Any bonus scheme that encourages a driver to go faster or break the law is illegal: Yes, this is true.
Explanation: • Any bonus scheme for drivers is illegal: No, not all bonus schemes are illegal. It is possible to introduce a scheme around the identification of defects or the lack of accidents and this would be perfectly legal.
• There is nothing illegal about any bonus scheme: No, this is not true, any bonus scheme that might encourage a driver to break the law or take unnecessary risks is illegal.
• Provided you don't get caught: No, the notion of "getting caught" clearly implies that it is probably illegal.
• Any bonus scheme that encourages a driver to go faster or break the law is illegal: Yes, this is true.
B
C
D
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: • It will adversely affect the finish: No, this is not the major problem.
• It is not an effective way to work: No.
• It will make his trousers wet and uncomfortable: No, this may be true but it is not the most serious issue in this scenario.
• It can cause serious chemical burns to his legs: Yes, there is a very real risk of chemical burns from wet concrete.
Explanation: • It will adversely affect the finish: No, this is not the major problem.
• It is not an effective way to work: No.
• It will make his trousers wet and uncomfortable: No, this may be true but it is not the most serious issue in this scenario.
• It can cause serious chemical burns to his legs: Yes, there is a very real risk of chemical burns from wet concrete.
B
C
D
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: • Rocks etc. could become stuck between double wheels: No, a driver leaving a construction site or other rough off-road site should check that no stones etc. are lodged between any double wheels. This is quite likely.
• Tyres could be cut by exposed rocks or broken construction materials: No, in off-road conditions tyres are *much* more likely to suffer damage and need therefore need to be checked on a more regular basis.
• Mud could be left on the road: No, mud on the road would be very likely to present a severe hazard to other road users, particularly cyclists and motorcyclists.
• The horn may fail to work: Correct, it is very unlikely the horn would fail simply as a result of the need to drive off-road.
Explanation: • Rocks etc. could become stuck between double wheels: No, a driver leaving a construction site or other rough off-road site should check that no stones etc. are lodged between any double wheels. This is quite likely.
• Tyres could be cut by exposed rocks or broken construction materials: No, in off-road conditions tyres are *much* more likely to suffer damage and need therefore need to be checked on a more regular basis.
• Mud could be left on the road: No, mud on the road would be very likely to present a severe hazard to other road users, particularly cyclists and motorcyclists.
• The horn may fail to work: Correct, it is very unlikely the horn would fail simply as a result of the need to drive off-road.
7. When is this type of vehicle more susceptible to over-turning when it is en-route to deliver concrete to a site?
Mark one answer
B
C
D
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • When the vehicle is under braking: No.
• When the vehicle is under acceleration: No. this would not unduly affect the vehicles balance.
• When the vehicle is stationary at traffic lights: No. the vehicle is likely to be at its most stable whilst it is stationary.
• When the vehicle is turning right or left: Yes. if the drum is turning clockwise and the vehicle is turning to the left, the load" will be thrown to the off-side (or right) of the vehicle exacerbating any tendency to roll towards the outer arc of the corner.
Explanation: • When the vehicle is under braking: No.
• When the vehicle is under acceleration: No. this would not unduly affect the vehicles balance.
• When the vehicle is stationary at traffic lights: No. the vehicle is likely to be at its most stable whilst it is stationary.
• When the vehicle is turning right or left: Yes. if the drum is turning clockwise and the vehicle is turning to the left, the load" will be thrown to the off-side (or right) of the vehicle exacerbating any tendency to roll towards the outer arc of the corner.
8. John has been supplied with a pair of gloves for use whilst refuelling his vehicle. Why is this?
Mark one answer
B
C
D
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • To keep his hands warm: No, this would not be the primary reason for the employer to supply gloves.
• To limit the risk of his own gloves being spoiled: No. this would not be the main reason that the employer would supply gloves.
• To enable him to wipe the mud off the fuel tank: No, this would not be the reason for the supply of gloves.
• To reduce the risk of diesel causing skin irritation: Yes, diesel is a known irritant.
Explanation: • To keep his hands warm: No, this would not be the primary reason for the employer to supply gloves.
• To limit the risk of his own gloves being spoiled: No. this would not be the main reason that the employer would supply gloves.
• To enable him to wipe the mud off the fuel tank: No, this would not be the reason for the supply of gloves.
• To reduce the risk of diesel causing skin irritation: Yes, diesel is a known irritant.
Correct Answer: B, D
Explanation: • A driver must have a break of 30 minutes after 4.5 hours of driving: No, after 4.5 hours of driving a driver must take a 45 minute break.
• A 30-minute Working Time Directive break cannot be split: No. this is incorrect. A 30 minute break can be split into two breaks each of at least 15 minutes spread over that period.
•A driver must have a break of 30 minutes if they work between 6 and 9 hours: Yes, under the Working Time Directive a worker must have a 30 minute break after 6 hours of work.
•A 45-minute break can be split into two periods, the first break being of at least 15 minutes: Yes. and the second break must be of at least 30 minutes.
Explanation: • A driver must have a break of 30 minutes after 4.5 hours of driving: No, after 4.5 hours of driving a driver must take a 45 minute break.
• A 30-minute Working Time Directive break cannot be split: No. this is incorrect. A 30 minute break can be split into two breaks each of at least 15 minutes spread over that period.
•A driver must have a break of 30 minutes if they work between 6 and 9 hours: Yes, under the Working Time Directive a worker must have a 30 minute break after 6 hours of work.
•A 45-minute break can be split into two periods, the first break being of at least 15 minutes: Yes. and the second break must be of at least 30 minutes.