Section 1: ABILITY TO LOAD THE VEHICLE WITH DUE REGARD FOR SAFETY RULES AND PROPER VEHICLE USE

Question 1

Your fully loaded vehicle is ready for you to make a delivery.

A)Show the checks you would make to ensure the vehicle is not overloaded.

B) If you are still in doubt, what else could you do?

ANSWERS:

A)Visual check of the vehicle suspension

A)Check the body for excessive leaning

A)Tyre checks for touching/mud flaps on floor

B)Confirm the weight by taking the vehicle to nearest Weigh Bridge

Question 2

On this empty vehicle you have been asked to collect half a load of palletised paper.

A) Show, by pointing to the correct distribution area(s) on this vehicle where the load should be placed.

B) Select which restraining device you would use to secure the load.

C) Show me how you would secure the load with the restraining device using the load securing trolley.

D) Show me how you would release the restraining device.

ANSWERS:

A) Show by pointing to the correct distribution areas on this vehicle

B) Select which retraining device to use (straps or ropes)

C) Demonstrate competence in the use of webbing strap or ‘dolly knot’ rope

D) Demonstrate competence in releasing the restraining device

Question 3

On this empty vehicle, you have been asked to collect half a load of steel plates.

A) I want you to show me by pointing to the correct distribution areas(s) on this vehicle where the load should be placed.

B) Select which restraining device you would use to secure the load.

C) Show how you would secure the load with the restraining device using the load securing trolley.

D) Show how you would release the restraining device.

ANSWERS:

A) Point to the vehicle’s centre of gravity

B) Acceleration could cause the load to move backwards or fall off the back

B) Braking could cause the load to move forward

B) When turning it could cause the load to continue on its original path and fall off the side

Question 4

A) Point to the centre of gravity on this vehicle.

B) Explain what effect driving forces would have on this vehicle if it were fully laden.

ANSWERS:

A) Point to the vehicle’s centre of gravity

B) Acceleration could cause the load to move backwards or fall off the back

B) Braking could cause the load to move forward

B) When turning it could cause the load to continue on its original path and fall off the side

Question 5

You have delivered part of your load and are left with half a load of empty steel cages inside your box van.

A) Show me by pointing to the correct distribution area(s) on this vehicle where this load should be placed.

B) Select which restraining device you would use to secure the load.

C) Show me how you would secure the load with the restraining device using the load securing trolley.

D) Show me how you would release the restraining device.

ANSWERS:

A) Show by pointing to the correct distribution areas on this vehicle

B) Select correct restraint item – load tensioning bar

C) Demonstrate competence in the use of load tensioning bar

D) Demonstrate how to release the restraining device

Question 6

A) Show me how to check the maximum authorised mass on this vehicle.

B) Walk around the vehicle showing me what checks you would make to ensure the vehicle is not overloaded.

C) If you are still in doubt, what else could you do?

ANSWERS:

A) Identify vehicle design weight plate(s)

B) Body check for any excessive leaning Tyre checks for touching/mud flaps on floor

C) Confirmation by taking vehicle nearest weigh bridge

D) Demonstrate how to release the restraining device

Question 7

You are about to make a long journey in this vehicle.

A) Show me what checks you would make to this vehicle’s fuel system and explain what precautions you should take to ensure it remains in a serviceable condition, especially in very cold weather conditions.

ANSWERS:

A) Check fuel fill level and fuel cap security

A) Check fuel tank and mountings for condition

C) Explain bad weather fuel measures

D) Check there is enough fuel for the journey (instrument check)