Paul is carrying 8 one-tonne pallets of machine parts and 4 one-tonne pallets of motorcycle parts in an 18 tonne curtain-sider. The motorcycle parts are for delivery in Staines and the machine parts will be delivered at Dover docks for export.
Paul will be required to assist with the unloading at Staines. The premises are on an industrial estate and comprise a large complex of warehousing and manufacturing buildings.
Paul will be required to assist with the unloading at Staines. The premises are on an industrial estate and comprise a large complex of warehousing and manufacturing buildings.
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1. Which of the following does Paul NOT need to do, each time he stops to load or unload his vehicle?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The following answers are incorrect because the question asks what Paul does HOT need to do:
• Remove the ignition keys - Incorrect because removing the keys is something that should always be done when leaving a parked vehicle, to lessen the risk of an unauthorised person moving it.
• Lock all cab doors - Incorrect because the doors should always be locked as a precaution against theft or unauthorised movement of the vehicle.
• Check for interference with the vehicle before moving away - Incorrect because a driver is always responsible for his/her vehicle and should take every opportunity to check it and its load before moving away This is particularly important in certain areas where clandestine entrants may try to board the vehicle.
This answer is correct, because it is something that Paul does HOT need to do each time he stops to load or unload:
• Set the tachograph mode switch to 'rest: Correct, this is not something Paul needs to do as the tachograph should be set to "other work" if Paul is assisting in the loading/unloading process or dealing with any necessary paperwork.
Explanation: The following answers are incorrect because the question asks what Paul does HOT need to do:
• Remove the ignition keys - Incorrect because removing the keys is something that should always be done when leaving a parked vehicle, to lessen the risk of an unauthorised person moving it.
• Lock all cab doors - Incorrect because the doors should always be locked as a precaution against theft or unauthorised movement of the vehicle.
• Check for interference with the vehicle before moving away - Incorrect because a driver is always responsible for his/her vehicle and should take every opportunity to check it and its load before moving away This is particularly important in certain areas where clandestine entrants may try to board the vehicle.
This answer is correct, because it is something that Paul does HOT need to do each time he stops to load or unload:
• Set the tachograph mode switch to 'rest: Correct, this is not something Paul needs to do as the tachograph should be set to "other work" if Paul is assisting in the loading/unloading process or dealing with any necessary paperwork.
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • It saves time when opening the curtain: No, it would not save time, nor is this the correct answer to the question posed.
• So that you can see the load: No, this would not provide any greater view of the load.
• To give better access to the vehicle load bed: No, this would not provide better access to the load.
• To remove any tension from the support which will facilitate its removal: Yes, unless you remove the tension it increases the risk of personal injury and damage to the vehicle.
Explanation: • It saves time when opening the curtain: No, it would not save time, nor is this the correct answer to the question posed.
• So that you can see the load: No, this would not provide any greater view of the load.
• To give better access to the vehicle load bed: No, this would not provide better access to the load.
• To remove any tension from the support which will facilitate its removal: Yes, unless you remove the tension it increases the risk of personal injury and damage to the vehicle.
3. How could Paul prevent illegal immigrants or illegal packages being hidden in his vehicle?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • Fit a tracking system to his vehicle: No, this would not prevent illegal immigrants entering his truck.
• Fitting fairings to the side of a vehicle: No, this may provide a hiding place for persons or goods.
• Fit CCTV cameras and regularly check the recordings: No, this would be an expensive and time consuming method to prevent illegal immigrants from hiding on the vehicle.
• Lock all cab and exterior doors and carry out a visual inspection of all the doors after each stop: Yes, a quick check to ensure all doors etc. are properly closed could highlight any possible attempts at entry - and ensuring all doors are securely locked should prevent entry.
Explanation: • Fit a tracking system to his vehicle: No, this would not prevent illegal immigrants entering his truck.
• Fitting fairings to the side of a vehicle: No, this may provide a hiding place for persons or goods.
• Fit CCTV cameras and regularly check the recordings: No, this would be an expensive and time consuming method to prevent illegal immigrants from hiding on the vehicle.
• Lock all cab and exterior doors and carry out a visual inspection of all the doors after each stop: Yes, a quick check to ensure all doors etc. are properly closed could highlight any possible attempts at entry - and ensuring all doors are securely locked should prevent entry.
4. On arrival at Dover, Paul will have completed 4 hours of driving and 2 hours of other work. What can he do now?
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: • Another half hour of driving: No, Paul cannot do this as he has already reached a total of 6 hours of work and, under the Working Time Directive, must now take a break.
• He must take a 45 minute break before unloading: No. although he may be required to take a break, it does not have to be for 45 minutes as he has not yet reached 4.5 hours driving time.
• He can help with the unloading since it is not on a public road: No, It does not matter that part of the duty has been completed off the public road.
• He must take a 15 minute break before unloading: Yes, because underworking Time Directive. Paul is required to take a break of at least 15 minutes after 6 hours of work.
Explanation: • Another half hour of driving: No, Paul cannot do this as he has already reached a total of 6 hours of work and, under the Working Time Directive, must now take a break.
• He must take a 45 minute break before unloading: No. although he may be required to take a break, it does not have to be for 45 minutes as he has not yet reached 4.5 hours driving time.
• He can help with the unloading since it is not on a public road: No, It does not matter that part of the duty has been completed off the public road.
• He must take a 15 minute break before unloading: Yes, because underworking Time Directive. Paul is required to take a break of at least 15 minutes after 6 hours of work.
5. What would be the effect on the vehicle after dropping the motorcycle parts at Staines and what might Paul need to do?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: • The vehicle will be lighter, potentially permitting a higher maximum speed on motorways: No, although the load will be somewhat lighter, it will not change the maximum speed permitted for the vehicle on any type of road.
• It will lighten the load and Paul need do nothing: No, it will lighten the overall load but Paul may need to adjust it to avoid axle overloading.
• There would be no noticeable effect on the vehicle: No, removing one-third of the load would have a noticeable effect on the vehicle, particularly in respect of weight distribution.
• It will lighten the load and Paul may need to move the remaining load to avoid axle overloading: Yes, depending on whether the first part of the load was removed from the front or the rear of the vehicle, the remainder may need to be moved further away from that axle.
Explanation: • The vehicle will be lighter, potentially permitting a higher maximum speed on motorways: No, although the load will be somewhat lighter, it will not change the maximum speed permitted for the vehicle on any type of road.
• It will lighten the load and Paul need do nothing: No, it will lighten the overall load but Paul may need to adjust it to avoid axle overloading.
• There would be no noticeable effect on the vehicle: No, removing one-third of the load would have a noticeable effect on the vehicle, particularly in respect of weight distribution.
• It will lighten the load and Paul may need to move the remaining load to avoid axle overloading: Yes, depending on whether the first part of the load was removed from the front or the rear of the vehicle, the remainder may need to be moved further away from that axle.
6. What PPE would Paul realistically expect to use for this type of work at the Staines site?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • High visibility vest or jacket: No. a high visibility vest or jacket is required in most industrial areas as an aid to visibility for other drivers etc. but is not specifically aimed at reducing injury during this task.
• Ear defenders: No. Ear defenders would probably not be helpful for this type of work or load.
• Goggles: No. goggles would probably not be helpful for this type of work or load.
• Waterproof coveralls: No. waterproof coveralls would not be required as PPE for this type of work.
• Protective footwear and gloves: Yes. protective footwear would reduce the risk of harm if part of the load fell onto Paul's feet during off-loading and suitable gloves could reduce the risk of harm to Paul's hands as he is securing the load.
Explanation: • High visibility vest or jacket: No. a high visibility vest or jacket is required in most industrial areas as an aid to visibility for other drivers etc. but is not specifically aimed at reducing injury during this task.
• Ear defenders: No. Ear defenders would probably not be helpful for this type of work or load.
• Goggles: No. goggles would probably not be helpful for this type of work or load.
• Waterproof coveralls: No. waterproof coveralls would not be required as PPE for this type of work.
• Protective footwear and gloves: Yes. protective footwear would reduce the risk of harm if part of the load fell onto Paul's feet during off-loading and suitable gloves could reduce the risk of harm to Paul's hands as he is securing the load.
7. What personal injury risks must Paul be especially aware of while opening the curtains?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • He could trap his fingers in the rear door: No. the question is specifically asking about opening the curtain on a side-curtain vehicle.
• He could get wet from rain on the curtains: No. this is not a real 'risk' of harm or personal injury.
• Getting dirty from road film on the curtain: No, this is not a real risk of personal injury, merely uncomfortable.
• Straps under tension could spring into his face on release: Yes, these are under tension and care must be taken when releasing that tension.
Explanation: • He could trap his fingers in the rear door: No. the question is specifically asking about opening the curtain on a side-curtain vehicle.
• He could get wet from rain on the curtains: No. this is not a real 'risk' of harm or personal injury.
• Getting dirty from road film on the curtain: No, this is not a real risk of personal injury, merely uncomfortable.
• Straps under tension could spring into his face on release: Yes, these are under tension and care must be taken when releasing that tension.