CPC Case Study Practice Test

Sean drives a 38,000kg twin deck drawbar car transporter on national deliveries.
He is responsible for loading and unloading the vehicle.
He is normally away from his depot from Monday to Friday.
He commences work at 05:00 and spends 30 minutes each morning carrying out his vehicle safety checks and documentation.

There are 10 multiple choice questions in this LGV driver CPC case study practice test. Read the case study carefully and ensure you fully understand the scenario before starting the mock test. There may be more than one correct answer for each question. You need to score 8 out of 10 to pass. Good luck!

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1. Due to the delay, he will be late for his next delivery. What should he do? Mark one answer

A contact the client and explain that he will be late
B disregard his driver's hours as he has been delayed due to the incident
C hope that the client will stay open to accept the delivery
D leave the delivery and return to base

Correct Answer: A contact the client and explain that he will be late

2. His vehicle collides with a railway bridge. What action must he take? Mark two answers

A give the bridge reference number
B give the vehicle registration number
C report the incident to VOSA
D report the incident to his depot
E report the incident to the railway authority

Correct Answer: A give the bridge reference number, E report the incident to the railway authority

3. Due to the collision he exceeds his driving time to reach a suitable stopping place. When must he record this? Mark one answer

A at the end of the day
B at the end of the week
C at the next suitable stopping place
D there is no need to record it

Correct Answer: C at the next suitable stopping place

4. What special precautions should he take when driving? Mark two answers

A beware of low bridges
B beware of the forward overhang
C beware of the rear overhang
D beware of the side overhang
E beware of viaducts

Correct Answer: A beware of low bridges, B beware of the forward overhang

5. He finishes his day's work at 20:00. What is the earliest he can start work the next day? (He takes a non-reduced daily rest period) Mark one answer

A 05:00
B 06:00
C 07:00
D 08:00

Correct Answer: C 07:00

6. He unloads the lower deck at his first delivery. What should he do about the cars on the top deck? Mark one answer

A leave four cars on the upper deck
B leave one car on the upper deck and three cars on the lower deck
C leave two on the top deck and two on the lower deck
D move all the cars to the lower deck

Correct Answer: B leave one car on the upper deck and three cars on the lower deck

7. When the vehicle has both decks fully loaded, how will this affect its centre of gravity? Mark one answer

A lower it
B move it to the front
C move it to the rear
D raise it

Correct Answer: D raise it

8. While carrying out his daily vehicle safety checks, he has to check the condition of the tyres. What is the minimum legal tread depth? Mark one answer

A 1 mm
B 1.5 mm
C 2 mm
D 3 mm

Correct Answer: A 1 mm

9. From 05:30 to 07:00 he loads his vehicle. What work mode will he select on his tachograph when carrying out this work? Mark one answer