John is the driver of a flatbed HGV and is nearing the end of a 9 hour driving day. He has taken appropriate breaks. As he negotiates a right hand bend he notices in his mirror that a roll of steel has fallen from his vehicle, resulting in a pedestrian being injured.
It has been noted that the fuel consumption of John's vehicle is significantly higher than similar vehicles in the fleet.
There are 5 multiple choice questions in this CPC Module 2 case study. Read this carefully and ensure you fully understand the scenario before starting the test. You need to score 4 out of 5 to pass. Good luck!
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1. Based on the information in the scenario, what may have affected John's level of concentration immediately prior to the incident?
Select the BEST option below.
B
C
D
Correct Answer: B
2. Having stopped at the scene of the incident, what is the first action that John should take?
Select the BEST option below.
B
C
D
Correct Answer: D
3. Who has the legal responsibility for ensuring that the load is secure?
Select the BEST option below.
B
C
D
Correct Answer: A
4. The diagram shows the original position of the vehicle before the load fell off. Which direction will the load have travelled?
Select the BEST option below.
B
C
D
Correct Answer: B
5. Which of the following options are likely to have caused the partial load loss?
Select TWO of the options below.
B
C
D
E
Correct Answer: A, B