Questions
1) When roping down a load on your lorry what is the best knot to use? A - A dolly knot B - A reef knot C - A slip knot D - A bow-line knot
2) You are securing a very heavy load with a ratchet strap. What type of anchorage point should NOT be used? A - Rope hook B - Eye bolt C - Shackle D - 'D' link
3) Which type of load would most benefit from being carried on a lorry fitted with roadfriendly suspension? A - Steel B - Timber C - Glass D - Cables
4) Which of the following would reduce the 'wave effect' when driving tankers? A - Spray guards B - Harsh braking C - Baffle plates D - Wind deflectors
5) Your vehicle has a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of 40 tonnes. The tare weight is 10 tonnes. What would your maximum payload be? A - 20 tonnes B - 30 tonnes C - 40 tonnes D - 50 tonnes
6) You are driving a lorry with an ISO container on a trailer. You must make sure that A - the container is secured by ropes B - all locking levers are secured C - the trailer has a flat-bed platform D - the container is sealed
7) Why is it important to distribute the weight evenly over the axles when loading a lorry? A - To ensure easy unloading B - To make it easier to sheet up C - To ensure maximum ground clearance D - To ensure maximum stability
8) You are driving a vehicle with an unladen trailer. You change into a low gear while travelling at speed. What could happen? A - Your vehicle may suddenly accelerate B - The endurance brake will come on C - You will not be able to brake D - Your vehicle could go out of control
9) An attendant must accompany you when your load is wider than A - 2.6 metres (8 feet 5 inches) B - 3.0 metres (9 feet 9 inches) C - 3.3 metres (10 feet 9 inches) D - 3.5 metres (11 feet 5 inches)
10) You are delivering a load of building materials on pallets. Before unloading what should you ensure FIRST? A - The engine is switched off B - You are parked on firm level ground C - The stabilising legs are lowered D - You have warning cones set out
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