Large Goods Vehicles (Categories C1 and C)
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Version 4 5431 If your lorry does NOT have an anti- Push the brake pedal harder until you stop GOODS3.1 lock braking system fitted how may Release the clutch pedal as you brake you prevent the wheels from Pump rapidly the brake pedal BRAKING SYSTEMS locking under heavy braking? Change to lower gears whilst braking MARK 1 ANSWER: 5432 What should you do if a brake Continue driving GOODS3.2 pressure-warning device comes Drain the air tanks on? Stop and fix the fault BRAKING SYSTEMS Disconnect all air brake connections MARK 1 ANSWER: 5433 To prevent 'brake fade', lorry That the air tanks are drained before journeys GOODS3.3 drivers should ensure : To engage the correct gears before going downhill That the handbrake is applied before stopping BRAKING SYSTEMS That the air pressure is correct MARK 1 ANSWER: 5434 What is the correct procedure for Apply the footbrake firmly in a pumping action until the vehicle GOODS3.4 stopping a lorry equipped with an has stopped anti-lock braking system in an Apply the footbrake and handbrake until the vehicle has BRAKING SYSTEMS emergency? stopped Apply the footbrake firmly and continuously until the vehicle MARK 1 ANSWER: has stopped Apply the handbrake only 5435 You are approaching a green traffic Stop at the junction until the road is clear GOODS4.1 light and you want to go straight. Maintain your speed and sound your horn The traffic has stopped and queing Drive slowly across the junction THE DRIVER in the road you want to take. What Drive on only if your vehicle can clear the junction should you do? MARK 1 ANSWER: 5436 Seat belts are fitted to your lorry. Advisable GOODS4.2 Wearing them is: Required by law Not required by law THE DRIVER Not advisable MARK 1 ANSWER: Version 4 5437 You are driving this box van and Signal the green car (arrowed) to move out GOODS4.3 you are waiting to turn right. Just Check your left mirror and blind spot before turning you should: Check the right mirror and blind spot THE DRIVER Wave the pedestrian across MARK 1 ANSWER: 5438 Extra skills are needed when Overspeeding drivers GOODS4.4 driving at night. The MAIN High beam headlights dazzle problems you will have to deal with Becoming tired THE DRIVER are: Dazzle from shop windows MARK 3 ANSWERS: Cold weather conditions Harder to see if road surface is wet 5439 If you are overtaking another lorry Try to force the vehicle you are overtaking to speed up GOODS6.1 and due to an uphill gradient you Reduce your speed and move in behind the lorry you are trying start to loose speed you should: to overtake THE ROAD Try to force the vehicle you are overtaking to drop back MARK 1 ANSWER: Continue at the same speed, keeping your position 5440 In strong winds which type of A car GOODS6.2 vehicle is most at risk from an A motorcycle overtaking lorry? A furniture van THE ROAD A coach MARK 1 ANSWER: 5441 You are driving a lorry in a busy Sound your horn and speed up GOODS6.3 town. A driver pulls out in front of Flash your lights to show your annoyance you and you have to brake hard. Overtake as quickly as possible THE ROAD What should you do? Stay calm and accept the mistake MARK 1 ANSWER: 5442 What is the MINIMUM depth of 5 mm GOODS8.1 tread required over three-quarters 2.5 mm of the breadth of a lorry tyre? 1.5 mm VEHICLE 1mm CONDITION MARK 1 ANSWER: 5443 When pulling up on the left in busy There is good access to unload GOODS9.1 places you should be careful that: You have disconnected all air lines The nearside mirror doesn't hit any pedestrians LEAVING THE You change your speedometer reading VEHICLE MARK 1 ANSWER: Version 4 5444 You have just parked a lorry along Empty air tanks GOODS9.2 the roadside in very heavy traffic. Make sure the hazard warning lights are on Before dismounting from the cab Check the rear through the mirrors LEAVING THE you should give particularly Make sure the radio is turned on VEHICLE attention to which two of the Check if warning lights remain on MARK 2 ANSWERS: following? Apply the parking brake 5445 When driving a long vehicle. Where In a service area GOODS9.3 must you NOT park? In a loading bay In a lay-by LEAVING THE On a pedestrian crossing VEHICLE MARK 1 ANSWER: 5446 Why should you always distribute To make it easier to sheet up GOODS10.1 the weight evenly over the axles To allow for easy unloading when loading a lorry? To ensure maximum stability VEHICLE LOADING To ensure the lorry is securely closed MARK 1 ANSWER: 5448 Which of the following is most Easy access for unloading GOODS10.2 important when loading a heavy Spreading the load evenly vehicle? Loading it towards the front VEHICLE LOADING Loading it towards the rear MARK 1 ANSWER: 5449 Who is responsible for making sure The transport police GOODS10.3 that a lorry's load is properly The driver's mate secured during a journey? The driver VEHICLE LOADING The warehouse loader MARK 1 ANSWER: 5450 Should the load on a lorry become Park and re-secure the load before continuing GOODS10.4 insecure on a journey what should Inform base at the earliest opportunity the driver do? Continue at a slower speed to ensure the load does not fall off VEHICLE LOADING Attach 'hazard' boards to warn other road users MARK 1 ANSWER: 5451 Who is responsible for ensuring The loaders at the factory GOODS10.5 that a lorry's load does not move The driver's mate whilst in transit? The factory manager VEHICLE LOADING The lorry driver MARK 1 ANSWER: 5452 Ropes should NOT be used to Canvas sacks GOODS10.6 secure a load of: Hay bales Steel plates VEHICLE LOADING Timber planks MARK 1 ANSWER: Version 4 5453 What are the main reason that a Driving over a level crossing GOODS10.7 lorry could shed its load? Sudden change of direction Sudden change of speed VEHICLE LOADING Driving too fast MARK 4 ANSWERS: Harsh use of brakes Driving on motorways 5454 If the lorry you are driving is heavily Push your lorry straight on GOODS10.8 laden and you are approaching a Pull your lorry back bend too fast the load may: Pull your lorry to the right VEHICLE LOADING Push your lorry to the left MARK 1 ANSWER: 5455 You are driving a vehicle with an You will not be able to brake GOODS10.9 unladen trailer. What could happen Your vehicle could go out of control if you change into a low gear while The endurance brake will come on VEHICLE LOADING traveling at speed? Your vehicle may suddenly accelerate MARK 1 ANSWER: 5456 You are driving a lorry and you Use both mirrors only after moving off GOODS11.1 decide to move off from behind a Check the blind spot before moving off stationary car. What should you Signal before moving off, if necessary RESTRICTED VIEW do? Start to signal when moving off MARK 3 ANSWERS: Use both mirrors before moving off 5457 You are driving this lorry (arrowed) The give way signs GOODS11.2 and want to turn right. What are The oncoming car the main dangers to be aware of? The following motorcyclist RESTRICTED VIEW The pedestrian stepping out MARK 2 ANSWERS: 5458 If you are unable to see clearly Use an audible warning signal GOODS11.3 when reversing into a loading bay Back into the bay until your bumper touches you should: Put your hand far out of the window RESTRICTED VIEW Get someone to guide you MARK 1 ANSWER: Version 4 5459 You are driving this lorry and Vehicles coming from the rear on the minor road GOODS11.4 turning right from this minor road. Motorcyclist from the right passing the parked van What should you be ESPECIALLY Vehicles coming from the left along the main road RESTRICTED VIEW aware of? Pedestrians on the footpath on the main road MARK 1 ANSWER: 5460 You are driving this lorry (arrowed) The oncoming car GOODS11.5 and want to turn right. What The car waiting to emerge dangers should you be most aware The motorcycle RESTRICTED VIEW of? The hazard line MARK 2 ANSWERS: The pedestrians The give way lines 5461 Which of the following would help Anticipate well ahead GOODS13.1 to reduce the impact that your Racing to make up time lorry has on the environment? Planning routes to avoid busy times ENVIRONMENTAL Braking in good time ISSUES Driving through town centres MARK 3 ANSWERS: 5462 You are driving a lorry with a Protect the contents from the weather GOODS13.2 loaded skip. The skip should be Make it more visible to other traffic covered with a net to: Stop others from adding to the load ENVIRONMENTAL Prevent rubbish from falling out of it ISSUES MARK 1 ANSWER: 5463 You are driving a lorry with a heavy Change down to a lower gear GOODS15.1 load. You see this sign ahead. What Stop to check your load should you be prepared to do? Change up to a higher gear TRAFFIC SIGNS Brake to a lower speed MARK 1 ANSWER: Version 4 5464 What does this sign mean? Minimum gross weight of 2 tonnes GOODS1.1 No entry for vehicles with two-speed axles No entry for two-axled trailers TRAFFIC SIGNS Maximum Axle weight limit of 2 tonnes MARK 1 ANSWER: 5465 If thick black smoke is coming from Drive slowly with your hazard warning lights on GOODS1.2 the exhaust of your vehicle you Return to your depot and report the problem should: Stop in a safe place and get help VEHICLE WEIGHTS Continue on to the nearest garage AND DIMENSIONS MARK 1 ANSWER: 5466 If you are about to overtake a The rear tyre is flat GOODS1.3 motorcyclist and he looks over his The drive chain is slack right shoulder.