7.ENG: Vehicle condition- Stan techniczny pojazdu (large good vehicles)

What’s the main reason for cleaning your wheels and tyres when you leave a building site?

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To keep the tyres in good condition,
To prevent the tyres from damaging the road surface,
To reduce air leakage from the tyre valves,
To stop mud dropping onto the road.

Your vehicle has double rear wheels. Why should you check them before leaving a building site?

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To make sure the diff-lock is engaged,
To make sure the diff-lock is disengaged,
To check that the load-sensing valve is operating correctly,
To make sure bricks or debris aren’t wedged between the wheels.

What should you check before you drive off a muddy building site onto the road?

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The diff-lock is disengaged,
The diff-lock is engaged,
The steering lock is engaged,
The twist lock is disengaged.

You’re driving a lorry along a motorway. You notice that you’re losing tread from one of your tyres. What should you do?

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Stop on the hard shoulder and phone for assistance,
Stop on the hard shoulder and change the wheel,
Continue driving to the next service station,
Continue driving and leave by the next exit.

What’s the minimum depth of tread required over three-quarters of the breadth of a lorry tyre?

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1 mm,
1,5 mm,
2,5 mm,
5 mm,

What’s the final thing you should do after recoupling a trailer?

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Connect the brake lines,
Release the trailer parking brake,
Connect the electrical lines,
Raise the trailer legs.

When should your lorry coupling system (fifth wheel) be checked and lubricated?

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Only prior to an MOT test,
Every 6 months,
Yearly,
Regularly.

You’re driving a new articulated lorry that’s fully laden. You notice that the steering feels heavy. What’s the most likely reason?

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The road is icy,
The power steering if faulty,
The lorry is new,
The load on the trailer has shifted.

When should wheel nuts should be checked?

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After driving down a steep hill,
Soon after initial tightening,
Just after driving on a motorway,
After unloading.

What would you secure with a dog clip?

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The kingpin release handle,
The air lines,
The parking brake,
The diff-lock.

How frequently should the components of a fifth-wheel coupling be inspected?

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Daily,
Weekly,
Monthly,
Yearly.

What should you check for wear or damage on a drawbar unit?

Mark ONE answer

Dog-clip,
Fifth wheel,
Kingpin release handle,
Eyelet coupling.

What’s the fifth-wheel coupling used for?

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To connect the tractor unit to the trailer,
To support the trailer when it’s detached,
To prevent the trailer from jack-knifing,
To attach air lines to the trailer.

How often should the components of the fifth-wheel coupling be inspected?

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Every 3000 miles (5000 km),
Every 6000 miles (10 000 km),
Every 9000 miles (15 000 km),
Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km).

What happens to diesel fuel when it gets hot?

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It expands,
It liquefies,
It shrinks,
It waxes.

You’re checking your vehicle’s tyres before starting a long motorway journey. What check should be made on each tyre?

Mark ONE answer

Air pressure,
Tracking,
Valve clearance,
Tyre profile.

What should you do if you notice that two wheel nuts are missing from one of the wheels on your vehicle?

Mark ONE answer

Continue your journey,,
Drive to the nearest tyre depot,
Use a nut from another wheel,
Park and phone for assistance.

What would be illegal?

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Using different makes of tyre on the same axle,
Using a tyre with a recut tread,
Using a tyre with a tread depht of 1.3 mm,
Using a tyre with exposed ply or cord.

In very cold weather, moisture can freeze in your vehicle’s air storage tanks. What can you do to help prevent this from happening?

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Cover the air tanks with a blanket,
Drain the tanks daily,
Use the brakes frequently,
Pump the brakes.

What does this warning light on the instrument panel mean?

Mark ONE answer

Low oil pressure,
Battery discharge,
Braking-system fault,
Door open.

You’re driving along a motorway. What should you do if the air- pressure warning device starts to operate?

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Stop immediately in the lane you’re in,
Continue slowly to the next service area,
Stop on the hard shoulder as soon as possible,
Leave the motorway at the next exit.

Your vehicle has broken down at night on a two-way road. How should you try to leave the vehicle?

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On the left of the road,
Partly on the pavement,
On a grass verge,
On the right of the road.

What should you do if your power-assisted steering fails suddenly?

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Continue driving to the nearest repair centre,
Return to the depot,
Continue your journey at a slower speed,
Park and get help.

Your steering suddenly becomes heavy to turn. What could make this happen?

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An uneven road surface,
A loss of air-brake pressure,
A faulty parking brake,
A fault whit the power-assisted steering.

What should you do if the brake pedal becomes hard to press?

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Continue to drive and report it at the end of the day,
Pump the brake pedal continouosly,
Drain the air tanks and then continue,
Park and phone for help.

Why do air tanks on brake systems need to be drained?

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To remove excess coolant,
To remove rain water that’s seeped into the system,
To remove any oil leaks that collect here,
To remove moisture drawn in from the atmosphere.

You’re checking your vehicle. What should you do if you discover an air leak in the braking system?

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Drive slowly to the nearest garage,
Check the leak from time to time on your journey,
Leave the vehicle parked and report the fault immediately,
Start your journey and report the fault on your return.

A loud buzzer sounds in your vehicle. What’s this most likely to indicate?

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Low oil pressure,
Low air pressure,
Low tyre pressure,
Low fuel level.

What proportion of the width of a tyre must have at least the legal minimum depth of tread?

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One-quarter,
One-half,
Five-eighths,
Three-quarters.

You discover that one of your rear brake-light bulbs has failed. How soon should it be replaced?

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Immediately,
On return to your base,
Within five days,
At the next service.

What can you add to diesel fuel to prevent it from becoming less effective at low temperatures?

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Anti-freeze,
Anti-waxing additives,
Petrol,
Paraffin.

You’re about to start a long journey midway through the day. What should you do if you notice that the sidelights work but the headlights are faulty?

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Don’t drive until they are mended,
Drive only until the light begins to fade,
Avoid driving on motorways after dark,
Drive only if the weather is good.

Before starting a journey, you want to check your brake-system warning lights. What can you do when these aren’t operated by the ignition switch?

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Look for a check switch on the dashboard,
Get someone behind to check your brake lights,
Check them at the end of your journey,
Pump the brake pedal a number of times.

On motorways, you’re usually driving at higher speeds for long distances. What effect can this have on your tyres?

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They’ll be more likely to overheat and disintegrate,
They’ll have lower rolling resistance,
They’ll need less air pressure,
They’ll become very slippery.

You notice that one of your tyres has a bulge in the side wall. What will happen if you drive the vehicle?

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Your tachograph reading won’t be accurate,
Your speedometer will give an incorrect reading,
The vehicle will become unstable on corners,
You’ll break the law and risk prosecution.

What’s the purpose of a preheating device?

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To heat the cab,
To heat the gearbox,
To heat the cambustion chambers,
To heat the seat.

Where does a high-pressure fuel injector deliver fuel?

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Into the carburettors,
Into the combustion chamber,
Into the manifold,
Into the crankcase.

Why is it important to avoid overfilling the engine with oil?

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It could leave an oil stain on the road,
It will increase the amount of exhaust gases,
It could increase pressure in the engine and cause damage,
It will damage the exhaust system.

Why should you use an approved coolant solution in your engine’s cooling system?

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To protect the coolant from freezing,
For easier starting from cold,
To prevent the air tank from freezing,
For effective cab heating.

What’s it advisable to do when you replace a tubeless tyre?

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Fit the same valve,
Replace the valve,
Have the valve checked,
Clean the valve.

When should you check the oil level in your engine?

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When the engine is running,
When the engine is cold,
When the engine is warm,
When the engine is hot.

When should anti-freeze be used in the cooling system?

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In winter only,
All year round,
In summer only,
When starting from cold.

What does this warning light on the instrument panel mean?

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Low fuel pressure,
Low oil pressure,
Low water pressure,
Low air pressure.

What does it mean if the ignition warning light comes on while you’re driving?

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The oil pressure is low,
There’s an electrical fault,
The air pressure is low,
There’s a hydraulic fault.

What do the codes shown on the side walls of bus and lorry tyres refer to?

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Tread pattern,
Minimum temperature,
Maximum load,
Running pressure.

What will happen if you follow a regular vehicle maintenance schedule?

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It will reduce breakdowns,
It will increase fuel bills,
It will allow heavier loads to be carried,
It will reduce insurance premiums.

What should you do before changing a wheel on your vehicle?

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Leave the parking brake off,
Use wheel chocks if available,
Dismantle the wheel and tyre,
Get someone to check the other tyres.

You’ve had to change a wheel on your vehicle. When should the wheel nuts be checked again?

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At the next service interval,
When they’re cold,
When they’re hot,
Shortly afterwards.

How can vehicle breakdowns be reduced?

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By driving slowly,
By regular servicing,
By regular cleaning,
By avoiding bad weather.

Why should your engine oil be changed at the recommended intervals?

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To reduce friction and wear,
For better steering control,
To prevent oil leaks,
To improve clutch wear.

Where should you park your vehicle before checking the engine oil level?

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On sloping ground,
On a steep gradient,
On flat ground,
On a downhill slope.

What could happen if you overfill your engine with oil?

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The handling may improve,
Exhaust emissions could be reduced,
Some gaskets might be demaged,
You could wait longer before the next service.

You’ve stopped on a firm, level surface. What’s the first thing you must do before you uncouple the trailer?

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Lower the trailer legs to the ground,
Apply the parking brake,
Release the brake air lines,
Uncouple the electrical lines.

You’re uncoupling a trailer. What must you do before disconnecting any of the air lines?

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Drain the air tanks,
Apply the trailer parking brake,
Lower the landing gear,
Disconnect the electrical line.

When should you check the wheel nuts on your vehicle?

Mark ONE answer

Before any journey,
Only before long trips,
Every 1000 miles (1600 km),
Annually.

What should you do if thick black smoke is coming from the exhaust of your vehicle?

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Continue on to the nearest garage,
Return to your depot and report the problem,
Stop in a safe place and get help,
Drive slowly with your hazard warning lights on.

You hit the kerb at speed. What part of your vehicle should you check for damage?

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Exhaust,
Brakes,
Lights,
Tyres.

What’s most likely to cause a brust tyre?

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Frequent gear changing in varying conditions,
Running tyres under-inflated,
Always operating in cool weather,
Mixing tyres with different tread depth.

When can ‘selective’ or ‘block’ gear changing be used?

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To change down in gear only,
To change up in gear only,
To change gear to a low speed only,
To change either up or down in gear.

When would you use ‘kickdown’ on a vehicle that has automatic transmission?

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To give quicker acceleration,
To apply the emergency brakes,
To stop more smoothly,
To go down a steep hill.

What’s the most likely cause if your steering starts to feel heavy?

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Faulty power steering,
An icy road,
A burst rear tyre,
A wet road.

Your vehicle suffers a tyre blow-out. How could this create a hazard for other road users?

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Scattered debris,
Skid marks,
Suspension failure,
Axle damage.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and the police carry out spot checks for faulty vehicles. What will happen to the vehicle if serious defects are found?

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It will be impounded until a new driver is found,
It will be restricted to 30 mph for the remainder of the journey,
It will be prohibited from further use until the defects are rectified,
It will be ordered back to the depot to unload goods or passengers.

At a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) roadside check, your vehicle is found to have serious defects and you may no longer use it. Who will DVSA share this information with?

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The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency,
The Traffic Commissioner,
The Road Transport Industry Training Body,
The Bus, Coach and Commercial Vehicle Council.

What could happen if there isn’t enough oil in your engine?

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It may run faster,
It may break down,
It may use less fuel,
It may produce more power.

While driving, your engine-oil warning light comes on. Why could it be dangerous to continue driving?

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The brakes will fail,
The engine may be damaged,
You’ll need to have the vehicle serviced,
You’ll need to replace the carburettor.

Bus and lorry tyres have codes on their side walls. What do these codes refer to?

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Running pressure,
Speed capability,
Minimum temperature,
Tread depth.

What’s the advantage of energy-saving tyres?

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Greater tread depth,
Reduced rolling resistance,
Less tread depth,
Increased rolling resistance .

A tyre has been replaced on your vehicle. What precautions should be taken when tightening the wheel nuts?

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Tighten the nuts in a clockwise direction,
Fully tighten each nut before moving to the next,
Tighten the nuts evenly with a torque wrench,
Tighten the nuts with an air-operated power tool.

Why are energy-saving tyres effective?

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They have a reduced rolling resistance,
They cost less to produce,
They have no tread pattern,
They don’t puncture at high speed.

Where can you get advice to help carry out minor repairs?

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DVLA guidance notes,
EU and UK directives,
The Health and Safety Executive,
The vehicle handbook.

Where can you get advice about carrying out repairs to your vehicle?

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Workshop manuals,
DVLA guidance notes,
EU and UK directives,
The Health and Safety Executive.

What could happen if you overfill your engine with oil?

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Loss of power,
Lower emissions,
Better handling,
Longer service intervals.

What’s the purpose of the oil filter?

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To prevent the engine from overheating,
To give better fuel consumption,
To prevent the engine from over-revving,
To collect metal particles from the oil.

Which tool is essential for fitting a road wheel?

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Torque wrench,
Ring spanner,
Open-end spanner,
Adjustable wrench.

What’s the most likely reason for a diesel-engined vehicle running erratically in very cold weather?

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The endurance brake engaging,
The air conditioning not working,
The speed limiter operating,
The fuel partly solidifying.

What do heated fuel lines prevent?

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The cab temperature from dropping,
The radiator from freezing,
The windows from misting,
The diesel from solidifying.

Why should you carry out a daily walk-round check before setting off?

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To check your route,
To check for any parking violations,
To check your schedule,
To check for any defects.

What must vehicle operators provide for their drivers?

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A system for reporting vehicle defects,
A daily update on all motorway hold-ups,
A hands-free mobile communications system,
A fuel-saving incentive scheme.

7.ENG: Vehicle condition- Stan techniczny pojazdu (large good vehicles)

7.ENG: Vehicle condition- Stan techniczny pojazdu (large good vehicles)

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