9.ENG: Vehicle Loading

You’re using three sheets to cover your load. Which is the correct overlap?

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A
B
C
D

Tankers carrying liquids can experience the ‘wave effect’. What helps to reduce this problem?

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Harsh braking
Baffle plates
Wind deflectors
Spray guards

Which type of load would benefit most from being carried on a lorry fitted with road-friendly suspension?

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Cables
Timber
Glass
Steel

How wide does a load need to be before an attendant is required?

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3.0 metres (9 feet 9 inches)
3.3 metres (10 feet 9 inches)
3.5 metres (11 feet 5 inches)
2.6 metres (8 feet 5 inches)

You’ve finished recoupling. How should you make sure that the tractor and trailer are secure?

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Reverse with the trailer parking brake off
Try to move forward with the trailer parking brake on
Reverse with the trailer parking brake on
Try to move forward with the trailer parking brake off

You’re uncoupling a lorry and trailer. What should you do after disconnecting the electrical line?

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Stow it away safely
Apply the trailer brake
Lower the landing gear
Drive forward slowly

Your lorry has a demountable body. What should you check before demounting the body?

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The body is unloaded and empty
The rear doors are open
The surface is firm and leve
The legs are up

Which type of load should be secured using chains?

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Steel plates
Canvas sacks
Hay bales
Timber planks

Which load is most likely to move forward with some force when you brake sharply?

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Loose sand
Heavy material in canvas sacks
Tubular metal
Timber secured with dolly knots

You’re part-loading a lorry with an empty ISO container. Where should you position it on the trailer?

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Over the front axle
Close to the fifth wheel
Over the rear axles
Close to the trailer edge

How must spare sheets and ropes be carried on your trailer?

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Tied down securely
Laid out flat
Stacked loosely
Visible from the cab

Your lorry has a crane fitted. You’re loading very heavy items. What should you do when you feel that the ropes or straps may break?

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Tie two straps together
Use chains and tensioners
Reposition the load
Continue loading carefully

When you’re carrying other vehicles piggyback, you should use restraints and the parking brake on each vehicle. What else should you do?

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Rope the vehicles together
Put the heavy vehicles at the top
Place chocks under the wheels
Make sure the vehicles are sheeted

What do the legs on a demountable body enable you to do?

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Load and unload the body without stopping
Alter the overall height of the vehicle
Stack one body on top of another
Demount the body without a crane or lift

What shape are the labels that indicate a vehicle is carrying hazardous cargo?

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Oval
Triangle
Circle
Diamond

Which of these vehicles will be most at risk of ‘roll-over’ when laden?

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A
B
C
D

Which of these best describes a vehicle’s payload?

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The maximum load each tyre can take
The maximum load plus the weight of the vehicle
The maximum load over each axle
The maximum load the vehicle can carry

You’re loading goods of varying weights. How should they be distributed over the width of the vehicle?

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Heavy items near the centre line, light items towards the sides
Light items at the front, heavy items at the rear
Heavy items at the front, light items at the rear
Light items near the centre line, heavy items towards the sides

Your vehicle has a maximum authorised mass of 40 tonnes. The kerbside weight is 15 tonnes. What’s your maximum payload?

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35 tonnes
45 tonnes
15 tonnes
25 tonnes

What can result from overloading an axle?

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Increased fuel efficiency
Increased kerbside weight
Reduced braking efficiency
Reduced braking distance

What could be the result of overloading an axle while loading a lorry?

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Increased tyre life
Reduced tyre temperature
Damage to the road surface
Damage to the tachograph

You’re securing a load using ropes. What’s the minimum diameter of rope that should be used?

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20 mm
10 mm
15 mm
5 mm

You’re loading timber onto a flat-bed lorry. You want to cover it with sheets. Which sheet should be positioned first?

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Rear
Middle
Side
Front

Which cargo needs to be transported at a controlled temperature?

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Barrels of beer
Cement
Silage
Perishable foods

Which load may need to be transported at a controlled temperature?

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Bulk grain
Sugar
Beer barrels
Chemicals

Which symbol on a lorry means it’s likely to be carrying compressed gases?

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A
B
C
D

Which symbol on the back of a lorry means it’s carrying a corrosive substance?

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A
B
C
D

Which symbol on a lorry shows its load is dangerous when wet?

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A
B
C
D

Your vehicle has a maximum authorised mass of 40 tonnes. The tare weight is 10 tonnes. What’s your maximum payload?

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40 tonnes
30 tonnes
20 tonnes
50 tonnes

How should you load a vehicle?

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Load it towards the front
Spread the load evenly
Load it towards the rear
Arrange the load to make it easy for unloading

You’re going to drive an articulated lorry with an ISO container on the trailer. How should the container be secured to the trailer?

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The container must be sealed
The container must be held up against the headboard
The container must be secured using the locking levers
The container must be secured by ropes

You’re covering a load using more than one sheet. Why should you start with the rearmost sheet, then work forwards?

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To make it easier to carry longer loads
To make it much easier to fold up the sheets
To stop you tripping when walking on the load
To stop wind and rain from getting under the sheets

What’s the best knot to use when securing a load with ropes?

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A reef knot
A slip knot
A dolly knot
A bowline knot

Why are ropes unsuitable to tie down a load of scrap metal?

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Ropes are hard to tie
Ropes are hard to untie
Ropes will loosen in rain
Ropes can wear and snap

You’re driving an open tipper lorry carrying loose dry sand. Why should you sheet this load?

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To stop the load from shifting
To stop the load from blowing away
To stop the handling from being affected
To stop the tipper mechanism from accidentally operating

What should you do if the load on your lorry becomes insecure?

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Attach ‘hazard’ boards to the load to warn other road users
Continue at a slower speed to ensure the load doesn’t fall off
Inform base at the earliest opportunity
Park and re-secure the load before continuing

You’re driving an articulated tanker on a straight road. How will the liquid load affect the vehicle as you brake to a stop?

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It will try to push the vehicle forward
It will make the trailer wheels skid
It will make the trailer wheels bounce
It will try to push the vehicle to the side

You’re driving a tanker that’s half full. The inside of the tank isn’t divided into compartments. How should you use the footbrake when you’re stopping?You’re driving a tanker that’s half full. The inside of the tank isn’t divided into compartments. How should you use the footbrake when you’re stopping?

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Pump the brake pedal rapidly
Use the footbrake and parking brake together
Relax pressure on the brake pedal before you’ve stopped
Keep pressure on the brake pedal until you’ve stopped

When is an articulated lorry most likely to jack-knife?

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When it’s carrying a high load
When its load is carried at the rear of the trailer
When it’s unloaded
When it’s fully loaded

What must you check first when uncoupling or recoupling your trailer?

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The lights are working
The tilt-cab mechanism is secure
The air lines are safely stowed
The trailer brake is applied

How should you adjust your mirrors after recoupling your trailer?

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To give a view down each side of the trailer
To give a clear view of both pairs of rear wheels
To give a view of the road on the other side
To give a full view of your load

Which vehicle is most likely to be affected by ‘vehicle bounce’?

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A long-wheelbase laden vehicle
A short-wheelbase laden vehicle
A long-wheelbase empty vehicle
A short-wheelbase empty vehicle

Which articulated trailer is most at risk of jack-knifing?

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A loaded high-sided trailer
A laden fuel tanker
A loaded flat-bed trailer
An unladen trailer

In what circumstances will short-wheelbase vehicles bounce more noticeably than long-wheelbase vehicles?

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When travelling slowly
When laden
When empty
When turning

What’s the main cause of a lorry shedding its load?

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Driving on motorways
Driving in wet weather
Driving too fast
Driving over a level crossing

What could happen if you drive a double-deck lorry with the top deck loaded and the lower deck empty?

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The brakes will be less effective
The lorry will become unstable under normal braking
You’ll need to change gear more often
The lorry may overturn when cornering

Your lorry has a double-deck body. The top tier is loaded and the lower deck is empty. When will the vehicle be most at risk of overturning?

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In heavy rain
In hot weather
In thick fog
In high winds

You’re carrying another vehicle piggyback on your lorry. Chocks should be used to secure the wheels. What else should you use to secure the load?

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Baffle plates
A scaffolding bar
Restraining straps
Axle stands

You’re driving a vehicle with an unladen trailer. What could happen if you change down to a low gear while travelling at speed?

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You could lose control of your vehicle
You won’t be able to brake
The endurance brake will come on
Your vehicle may suddenly accelerate

When will an articulated car transporter be least stable?

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When it’s fully laden
When only the lower deck is loaded
When it’s unladen
When only the top deck is loaded

Why are baffle plates fitted to tankers carrying liquids?

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To stop the brakes from locking
To reduce wind resistance
To make the steering lighter
To reduce the wave effect

You’re unloading an end-tipper lorry. What should you do before tipping the body?

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Park downhill for easier unloading
Make sure the vehicle is on a firm, level surface
Park facing uphill to make unloading easy
Make sure the vehicle is on a soft, sloping surface

Who must you inform if the load on your trailer hits a railway bridge?

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Highways England
The local authority
DVLA
The railway authority

What additional training do you need before transporting frozen foods?

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Hygiene procedures
Waste-handling procedures
Weight-distribution procedures
Packaging procedures

You’ve parked your vehicle on level ground to deliver a load of building materials. What should you do before using the vehicle-mounted crane?

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Set out warning cones
Switch the engine off
Lower the stabilising legs
Turn the steering wheels to the left

What should you do when you’re working on a vehicle platform?

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Make sure you can jump down
Walk forward near the edges
Walk backwards near the edges
Work in stockinged feet

Which of these loads needs to be transported at a controlled temperature?

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Timber
Cement
Bulk grain
Frozen foods

What will you need to transport livestock on journeys of less than 65 km (40 miles)?

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No driving convictions
Practical experience in the care of animals
The ability to drive abroad
Membership of the RSPCA

What should you do when transporting a small quantity of livestock that doesn’t fill the vehicle?

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Check them for disease before you load
Allow no direct access to the animals
Give the animals plenty of space
Create compartments using moveable panels

You’re making several deliveries. What problems may the decreasing payload cause?

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You might overload an axle
You might exceed your kerbside weight
You’ll always have heavy items remaining
You’ll damage the rest of the load

You’re transporting a skip carrying loose waste. How should the material be carried?

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Covered
Shrink-wrapped
While displaying a warning beacon
Under a waterproof membrane

You’re securing a very heavy load with a ratchet strap. Which anchorage point is unsafe to use with ratchet straps?

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Rope hook
Eye bolt
‘D’ link
Shackle

You’re securing a load using chains. Which type of chain is unsafe for securing a load?

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Oval-link
Split-link
Round-link
Short-link

What’s the main reason for covering a skip that you’re transporting?

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To keep the contents dry
To stop children climbing in
To prevent theft
To prevent any spillage

What’s being carried on a lorry displaying this symbol?

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Compressed gases
Oxidising agents
Radioactive materials
Corrosive materials

You’re driving a loaded lorry with curtain sides. What should you do when you see the curtain bulging on one side?

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Check the load by carefully entering through the rear door or opposite curtain
Continue driving at a much reduced speed
Check the load by carefully opening the curtain in the affected area
Continue driving, as this is normal for these types of vehicles

You’re loading a curtain-sided vehicle. What are the curtains for?

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Protection from the weather
Restraint
Improved visibility
To reduce noise

You’re using a lorry-mounted crane to unload building materials. What safety features should you use?

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Vehicle stabilisers
Jockey wheels
Wheel clamps
Kingpin locks

You intend to move a heavy object using a barrow or trolley. What’s the best height for the handles?

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As high as you can reach
Between the shoulder and the waist
As low as possible for comfort
Between the knee and the waist

The lorry you’re driving is heavily laden. How will the load affect the vehicle if you approach a left-hand bend too fast?

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The load will push the lorry straight on
The load will hold the lorry back
The load will push the lorry to the left
The load will pull the lorry to the right

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