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What restraining device would be most appropriate for Donald’s load
Where would information on the vehicle’s Gross Vehicle Weight be located
CASE STUDY
Donald is driving an 18 tonne flat-bed rigid vehicle. His job involves collecting empty pallets from a variety of different companies. He started work at 09:00 am and is due to finish at 20:00 pm. Today he has driven for a total of 5 hours and 32 minutes.
It is a busy time of the year at Donald’s company. After returning from his weekly rest period he has already had to take two daily reduced rest periods.
He is driving under EU rules
What is the minimum length of break Donald should have taken from driving today
CASE STUDY
Donald is driving an 18 tonne flat-bed rigid vehicle. His job involves collecting empty pallets from a variety of different companies. He started work at 09:00 am and is due to finish at 20:00 pm. Today he has driven for a total of 5 hours and 32 minutes.
It is a busy time of the year at Donald’s company. After returning from his weekly rest period he has already had to take two daily reduced rest periods.
He is driving under EU rules
How many more reduced daily rest periods can Donald take before his next weekly rest period
CASE STUDY
Donald is driving an 18 tonne flat-bed rigid vehicle. His job involves collecting empty pallets from a variety of different companies. He started work at 09:00 am and is due to finish at 20:00 pm. Today he has driven for a total of 5 hours and 32 minutes.
It is a busy time of the year at Donald’s company. After returning from his weekly rest period he has already had to take two daily reduced rest periods.
He is driving under EU rules
How long is a reduced daily rest period
CASE STUDY
Donald is driving an 18 tonne flat-bed rigid vehicle. His job involves collecting empty pallets from a variety of different companies. He started work at 09:00 am and is due to finish at 20:00 pm. Today he has driven for a total of 5 hours and 32 minutes.
It is a busy time of the year at Donald’s company. After returning from his weekly rest period he has already had to take two daily reduced rest periods.
He is driving under EU rules
What is the earliest time Donald can start work tomorrow
CASE STUDY
Donald is driving an 18 tonne flat-bed rigid vehicle. His job involves collecting empty pallets from a variety of different companies. He started work at 09:00 am and is due to finish at 20:00 pm. Today he has driven for a total of 5 hours and 32 minutes.
It is a busy time of the year at Donald’s company. After returning from his weekly rest period he has already had to take two daily reduced rest periods.
He is driving under EU rules
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When was the last time the fifth wheel components were inspected?
How should Mike connect the suzies?
CASE STUDY
Mike is 46 years old and drives over 17,000 km a month in a 44,000 kg articulated lorry delivering biomass products across England & Wales. Before starting his journey, he is reminded by his boss that the fifth wheel components are due for their regular check.
Mike is using a new tractor unit which only has only two airlines. He will stop at a motorway service station for a 45 minute break during the course of his journey.
While at the service station Mike carries out a check of his tyres
What is the MOST LIKELY reason for this?
CASE STUDY
Mike is 46 years old and drives over 17,000 km a month in a 44,000 kg articulated lorry delivering biomass products across England & Wales. Before starting his journey, he is reminded by his boss that the fifth wheel components are due for their regular check.
Mike is using a new tractor unit which only has only two airlines. He will stop at a motorway service station for a 45 minute break during the course of his journey.
What is the maximum speed Mike can drive on the motorway?
CASE STUDY
Mike is 46 years old and drives over 17,000 km a month in a 44,000 kg articulated lorry delivering biomass products across England & Wales. Before starting his journey, he is reminded by his boss that the fifth wheel components are due for their regular check.
Mike is using a new tractor unit which only has only two airlines. He will stop at a motorway service station for a 45 minute break during the course of his journey.
How often must Mike have a medical?
CASE STUDY
Mike is 46 years old and drives over 17,000 km a month in a 44,000 kg articulated lorry delivering biomass products across England & Wales. Before starting his journey, he is reminded by his boss that the fifth wheel components are due for their regular check.
Mike is using a new tractor unit which only has only two airlines. He will stop at a motorway service station for a 45 minute break during the course of his journey.
What licence category does Mike need to drive his vehicle?
CASE STUDY
Mike is 46 years old and drives over 17,000 km a month in a 44,000 kg articulated lorry delivering biomass products across England & Wales. Before starting his journey, he is reminded by his boss that the fifth wheel components are due for their regular check.
Mike is using a new tractor unit which only has only two airlines. He will stop at a motorway service station for a 45 minute break during the course of his journey.
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Terry encounters the following sign on his pre planned route
What action should he take?
Terry is looking for a place to park up for the night.
Where can Terry park without having to turn on his parking lights?
CASE STUDY
Terry is delivering wind turbines from Birmingham to a remote site in the Scottish highlands. His journey will take him the best part of 16 hours and will include an overnight stop. Luckily his tractor unit is top of the range and benefits from air suspension a sleeper cab, air conditioning, built-in satellite navigation and vehicle tracking which enable his office to track his location in real time.
The total weight of the tractor unit is 7,500kg
The length of his vehicle is 17.2 metres with the turbine creating an overhang of 1.4 metres. Terry is 34 years of age and his wife is due to give birth to their first child next week.
How far can the load on Terry's vehicle overhang at the rear before he must use triangular projection markers?
CASE STUDY
Terry is delivering wind turbines from Birmingham to a remote site in the Scottish highlands. His journey will take him the best part of 16 hours and will include an overnight stop. Luckily his tractor unit is top of the range and benefits from air suspension a sleeper cab, air conditioning, built-in satellite navigation and vehicle tracking which enable his office to track his location in real time.
The total weight of the tractor unit is 7,500kg
The length of his vehicle is 17.2 metres with the turbine creating an overhang of 1.4 metres. Terry is 34 years of age and his wife is due to give birth to their first child next week.
What would be Terry's primary concern when he sees this sign?
CASE STUDY
Terry is delivering wind turbines from Birmingham to a remote site in the Scottish highlands. His journey will take him the best part of 16 hours and will include an overnight stop. Luckily his tractor unit is top of the range and benefits from air suspension a sleeper cab, air conditioning, built-in satellite navigation and vehicle tracking which enable his office to track his location in real time.
The total weight of the tractor unit is 7,500kg
The length of his vehicle is 17.2 metres with the turbine creating an overhang of 1.4 metres. Terry is 34 years of age and his wife is due to give birth to their first child next week.
Some ancillary equipment on Terry's truck can increase fuel consumption.
Which will cause the most significant increase?
CASE STUDY
Terry is delivering wind turbines from Birmingham to a remote site in the Scottish highlands. His journey will take him the best part of 16 hours and will include an overnight stop. Luckily his tractor unit is top of the range and benefits from air suspension a sleeper cab, air conditioning, built-in satellite navigation and vehicle tracking which enable his office to track his location in real time.
The total weight of the tractor unit is 7,500kg
The length of his vehicle is 17.2 metres with the turbine creating an overhang of 1.4 metres. Terry is 34 years of age and his wife is due to give birth to their first child next week.
Terry arrives at a level crossing.
What should he do?
CASE STUDY
Terry is delivering wind turbines from Birmingham to a remote site in the Scottish highlands. His journey will take him the best part of 16 hours and will include an overnight stop. Luckily his tractor unit is top of the range and benefits from air suspension a sleeper cab, air conditioning, built-in satellite navigation and vehicle tracking which enable his office to track his location in real time.
The total weight of the tractor unit is 7,500kg
The length of his vehicle is 17.2 metres with the turbine creating an overhang of 1.4 metres. Terry is 34 years of age and his wife is due to give birth to their first child next week.
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What information does Philip need to fill in on the analogue tachograph?
(Choose two answers)
The vehicle Phil is driving has an analogue tachograph.
What is the most likely reason for this?
Case Study
Phil has a job delivering pallets of compost for a garden centre. The company has three lorries, which are all 12 tonne curtain-siders. The vehicle Phil is driving was registered in 2004
He has recently undergone a disciplinary hearing with the personnel department because he has been caught speeding on several occasions.
Today he started driving at 09:00 am and will continue until he is legally required to take a break.
Phil is driving under EU rules
Philip has swapped vehicles during his shift
What should he do with his tachograph chart?
Case Study
Phil has a job delivering pallets of compost for a garden centre. The company has three lorries, which are all 12 tonne curtain-siders. The vehicle Phil is driving was registered in 2004
He has recently undergone a disciplinary hearing with the personnel department because he has been caught speeding on several occasions.
Today he started driving at 09:00 am and will continue until he is legally required to take a break.
Phil is driving under EU rules
What would be the best method for securing the type of goods Philip is carrying?
CASE STUDY
Phil has a job delivering pallets of compost for a garden centre. The company has three lorries, which are all 12 tonne curtain-siders. The vehicle Phil is driving was registered in 2004
He has recently undergone a disciplinary hearing with the personnel department because he has been caught speeding on several occasions.
Today he started driving at 09:00 am and will continue until he is legally required to take a break.
Phil is driving under EU rules
Philip has just left a roundabout and notices a bulge in his trailer curtain.
What is most likely to have caused this?
Case Study
Phil has a job delivering pallets of compost for a garden centre. The company has three lorries, which are all 12 tonne curtain-siders. The vehicle Phil is driving was registered in 2004
He has recently undergone a disciplinary hearing with the personnel department because he has been caught speeding on several occasions.
Today he started driving at 09:00 am and will continue until he is legally required to take a break.
Phil is driving under EU rules
It is 11:30 am, how much longer can Phil drive for before he must legally take a break from driving?
Case Study
Phil has a job delivering pallets of compost for a garden centre. The company has three lorries, which are all 12 tonne curtain-siders. The vehicle Phil is driving was registered in 2004
He has recently undergone a disciplinary hearing with the personnel department because he has been caught speeding on several occasions.
Today he started driving at 09:00 am and will continue until he is legally required to take a break.
Phil is driving under EU rules
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What must Dougie be particularly aware of when towing his trailer?
Which of these WOULD NOT be included in Dougie's daily walk around checks?
CASE STUDY
Dougie drives a top of the range 44 tonne articulated lorry with ABS and power steering delivering glass panels across the United Kingdom using a double-decker trailer. He is paid a bonus based on the number of panels that remain undamaged throughout his journey.
He has recently returned from an accident awareness course as he suffered a serious incident last month, which caused the vehicle to jackknife.
Before leaving the factory, he carries out his daily walk around checks, sorts out his paperwork and fills up with fuel.
What should Dougie put in the vehicle's fuel tank?
CASE STUDY
Dougie drives a top of the range 44 tonne articulated lorry with ABS and power steering delivering glass panels across the United Kingdom using a double-decker trailer. He is paid a bonus based on the number of panels that remain undamaged throughout his journey.
He has recently returned from an accident awareness course as he suffered a serious incident last month, which caused the vehicle to jackknife.
Before leaving the factory, he carries out his daily walk around checks, sorts out his paperwork and fills up with fuel.
How can Dougie ensure he achieves his bonus?
(Mark two answers)
CASE STUDY
Dougie drives a top of the range 44 tonne articulated lorry with ABS and power steering delivering glass panels across the United Kingdom using a double-decker trailer. He is paid a bonus based on the number of panels that remain undamaged throughout his journey.
He has recently returned from an accident awareness course as he suffered a serious incident last month, which caused the vehicle to jackknife.
Before leaving the factory, he carries out his daily walk around checks, sorts out his paperwork and fills up with fuel.
Why is having an ABS beneficial?
CASE STUDY
Dougie drives a top of the range 44 tonne articulated lorry with ABS and power steering delivering glass panels across the United Kingdom using a double-decker trailer. He is paid a bonus based on the number of panels that remain undamaged throughout his journey.
He has recently returned from an accident awareness course as he suffered a serious incident last month, which caused the vehicle to jackknife.
Before leaving the factory, he carries out his daily walk around checks, sorts out his paperwork and fills up with fuel.
How can Dougie avoid jackknifing the lorry?
CASE STUDY
Dougie drives a top of the range 44 tonne articulated lorry with ABS and power steering delivering glass panels across the United Kingdom using a double-decker trailer. He is paid a bonus based on the number of panels that remain undamaged throughout his journey.
He has recently returned from an accident awareness course as he suffered a serious incident last month, which caused the vehicle to jackknife.
Before leaving the factory, he carries out his daily walk around checks, sorts out his paperwork and fills up with fuel.
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Before Chris starts driving he drains the tanks on his vehicle.
Why would he be doing this?
When braking, Chris can feel the fuel moving in the tank.
What is this called?
CASE STUDY
Chris drives a 44 tonne articulated tanker delivering fuel to petrol stations in Kent. His tractor unit is only a year old and has a sleeper cab, ABS, air suspension and a heater which is just as well as the temperature is below -2c when he starts work at 03:00 am.
Chris started driving fuel tankers when he passed his ADR qualification four years ago. He is keen to impress his manager and move on within the company.
What would help minimise the movement of fuel in Chris' tanker?
CASE STUDY
Chris drives a 44 tonne articulated tanker delivering fuel to petrol stations in Kent. His tractor unit is only a year old and has a sleeper cab, ABS, air suspension and a heater which is just as well as the temperature is below -2c when he starts work at 03:00 am.
Chris started driving fuel tankers when he passed his ADR qualification four years ago. He is keen to impress his manager and move on within the company.
What are the downsides of having baffle plates fitted to a liquid tanker?
CASE STUDY
Chris drives a 44 tonne articulated tanker delivering fuel to petrol stations in Kent. His tractor unit is only a year old and has a sleeper cab, ABS, air suspension and a heater which is just as well as the temperature is below -2c when he starts work at 03:00 am.
Chris started driving fuel tankers when he passed his ADR qualification four years ago. He is keen to impress his manager and move on within the company.
Which sign is most likely to appear on the vehicle Chris is driving?
CASE STUDY
Chris drives a 44 tonne articulated tanker delivering fuel to petrol stations in Kent. His tractor unit is only a year old and has a sleeper cab, ABS, air suspension and a heater which is just as well as the temperature is below -2c when he starts work at 03:00 am.
Chris started driving fuel tankers when he passed his ADR qualification four years ago. He is keen to impress his manager and move on within the company.
Chris has been driving for 30 minutes and notices his steering has become lighter.
What could this mean?
CASE STUDY
Chris drives a 44 tonne articulated tanker delivering fuel to petrol stations in Kent. His tractor unit is only a year old and has a sleeper cab, ABS, air suspension and a heater which is just as well as the temperature is below -2c when he starts work at 03:00 am.
Chris started driving fuel tankers when he passed his ADR qualification four years ago. He is keen to impress his manager and move on within the company.
How much longer can Chris drive a petrol tanker before he needs to renew his ADR certificate
CASE STUDY
Chris drives a 44 tonne articulated tanker delivering fuel to petrol stations in Kent. His tractor unit is only a year old and has a sleeper cab, ABS, air suspension and a heater which is just as well as the temperature is below -2c when he starts work at 03:00 am.
Chris started driving fuel tankers when he passed his ADR qualification four years ago. He is keen to impress his manager and move on within the company.
Geoff's trainee has secured the load with ropes.
Why are these unsuitable?
Geoff's vehicle is more susceptible to
CASE STUDY
Geoff has been working for a scrap metal company for nearly fifteen years. He drives a 26,000kg tipper which is used to transport the scrap. Today Geoff has a trainee with him who is learning the job.
His day starts at 5 am, and his shifts last a maximum of 8 hours. He spends around 30 minutes undertaking his daily vehicle checks before the tipper is then loaded with scrap metal by a crane driver. Geoff has instructed his trainee to secure the load before they set off on a four hour drive to his destination.
The truck is less than a year old and fitted with a synchromesh gearbox and road-friendly suspension. This is Geoff’s third day back at work after a regular rest period.
Which tool would be essential to Geoff when fitting a new tyre?
CASE STUDY
Geoff has been working for a scrap metal company for nearly fifteen years. He drives a 26,000kg tipper which is used to transport the scrap. Today Geoff has a trainee with him who is learning the job.
His day starts at 5 am, and his shifts last a maximum of 8 hours. He spends around 30 minutes undertaking his daily vehicle checks before the tipper is then loaded with scrap metal by a crane driver. Geoff has instructed his trainee to secure the load before they set off on a four hour drive to his destination.
The truck is less than a year old and fitted with a synchromesh gearbox and road-friendly suspension.
This is Geoff’s third day back at work after a regular rest period.
Double de-clutching will have the effect of
(Mark two answers)
CASE STUDY
Geoff has been working for a scrap metal company for nearly fifteen years. He drives a 26,000kg tipper which is used to transport the scrap. Today Geoff has a trainee with him who is learning the job.
His day starts at 5 am, and his shifts last a maximum of 8 hours. He spends around 30 minutes undertaking his daily vehicle checks before the tipper is then loaded with scrap metal by a crane driver. Geoff has instructed his trainee to secure the load before they set off on a four hour drive to his destination.
The truck is less than a year old and fitted with a synchromesh gearbox and road-friendly suspension.
This is Geoff’s third day back at work after a regular rest period.
Road-friendly suspension would most benefit a vehicle carrying
CASE STUDY
Geoff has been working for a scrap metal company for nearly fifteen years. He drives a 26,000kg tipper which is used to transport the scrap. Today Geoff has a trainee with him who is learning the job.
His day starts at 5 am, and his shifts last a maximum of 8 hours. He spends around 30 minutes undertaking his daily vehicle checks before the tipper is then loaded with scrap metal by a crane driver. Geoff has instructed his trainee to secure the load before they set off on a four hour drive to his destination.
The truck is less than a year old and fitted with a synchromesh gearbox and road-friendly suspension.
This is Geoff’s third day back at work after a regular rest period.
At the end of today's shift, Geoff must take a daily rest period of at least
CASE STUDY
Geoff has been working for a scrap metal company for nearly fifteen years. He drives a 26,000kg tipper which is used to transport the scrap. Today Geoff has a trainee with him who is learning the job.
His day starts at 5 am, and his shifts last a maximum of 8 hours. He spends around 30 minutes undertaking his daily vehicle checks before the tipper is then loaded with scrap metal by a crane driver. Geoff has instructed his trainee to secure the load before they set off on a four hour drive to his destination.
The truck is less than a year old and fitted with a synchromesh gearbox and road-friendly suspension.
This is Geoff’s third day back at work after a regular rest period.
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Alan is entitled to drive
CASE STUDY
Alan is employed as a C+E driver for a pet food company which delivers directly to supermarket distribution centres. His day starts at 14:00 pm, where he will carry out the daily checks on his tractor unit and hook up to his trailer.
The maximum payload his lorry can carry is 28,000kg, and it has a gross vehicle weight of 40,000kg.
He will drive from his factory in Leeds down the M1 motorway to a distribution centre in Nottingham before returning empty
His vehicle is curtain-sided, and the goods are delivered on pallets each weighing 750kg each.
Last week he drove for 48 hours and is driving under EU rules
Alan can carry a maximum payload of
CASE STUDY
Alan is employed as a C+E driver for a pet food company which delivers directly to supermarket distribution centres. His day starts at 14:00 pm, where he will carry out the daily checks on his tractor unit and hook up to his trailer.
The maximum payload his lorry can carry is 28,000kg, and it has a gross vehicle weight of 40,000kg.
He will drive from his factory in Leeds down the M1 motorway to a distribution centre in Nottingham before returning empty
His vehicle is curtain-sided, and the goods are delivered on pallets each weighing 750kg each.
Last week he drove for 48 hours and is driving under EU rules
The kerbside weight of Alan's lorry is
CASE STUDY
Alan is employed as a C+E driver for a pet food company which delivers directly to supermarket distribution centres. His day starts at 14:00 pm, where he will carry out the daily checks on his tractor unit and hook up to his trailer.
The maximum payload his lorry can carry is 28,000kg, and it has a gross vehicle weight of 40,000kg.
He will drive from his factory in Leeds down the M1 motorway to a distribution centre in Nottingham before returning empty
His vehicle is curtain-sided, and the goods are delivered on pallets each weighing 750kg each.
Last week he drove for 48 hours and is driving under EU rules
When calculating his payload, Alan may need to consider
CASE STUDY
Alan is employed as a C+E driver for a pet food company which delivers directly to supermarket distribution centres. His day starts at 14:00 pm, where he will carry out the daily checks on his tractor unit and hook up to his trailer.
The maximum payload his lorry can carry is 28,000kg, and it has a gross vehicle weight of 40,000kg.
He will drive from his factory in Leeds down the M1 motorway to a distribution centre in Nottingham before returning empty
His vehicle is curtain-sided, and the goods are delivered on pallets each weighing 750kg each.
Last week he drove for 48 hours and is driving under EU rules
When is a curtain-sided vehicle most likely to be affected by heavy winds?
CASE STUDY
Alan is employed as a C+E driver for a pet food company which delivers directly to supermarket distribution centres. His day starts at 14:00 pm, where he will carry out the daily checks on his tractor unit and hook up to his trailer.
The maximum payload his lorry can carry is 28,000kg, and it has a gross vehicle weight of 40,000kg.
He will drive from his factory in Leeds down the M1 motorway to a distribution centre in Nottingham before returning empty
His vehicle is curtain-sided, and the goods are delivered on pallets each weighing 750kg each.
Last week he drove for 48 hours and is driving under EU rules
What is the maximum amount of hours Alan can drive for this week?
CASE STUDY
Alan is employed as a C+E driver for a pet food company which delivers directly to supermarket distribution centres. His day starts at 14:00 pm, where he will carry out the daily checks on his tractor unit and hook up to his trailer.
The maximum payload his lorry can carry is 28,000kg, and it has a gross vehicle weight of 40,000kg.
He will drive from his factory in Leeds down the M1 motorway to a distribution centre in Nottingham before returning empty
His vehicle is curtain-sided, and the goods are delivered on pallets each weighing 750kg each.
Last week he drove for 48 hours and is driving under EU rules