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Sample questions
A driver's walkaround check finds no faults. What does good practice require for the record?
A 'nil defect' report is recorded
Nothing needs to be recorded
The operator is phoned to confirm
The previous day's sheet is re-used
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A. A 'nil defect' report is recorded
Recording 'nil' defects shows that the check was actually carried out and gives the operator an audit trail. An absence of paperwork cannot prove the vehicle was checked.
Reference: DVSA Guide to maintaining roadworthiness
A driver wants to split the 45-minute break. Which split meets the assimilated EU rules?
30 minutes, then 15 minutes later
15 minutes, then 30 minutes later
Three breaks of 15 minutes each
20 minutes, then 25 minutes later
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B. 15 minutes, then 30 minutes later
A split break must be a first part of at least 15 minutes followed by a second part of at least 30 minutes, in that order. Taking 30 then 15 adds up to 45 minutes but is the wrong way round, so the second part does not qualify.
DVSA guidance says a load securing system should withstand what proportion of the load's weight in the forward direction?
100% of the load weight
50% of the load weight
75% of the load weight
25% of the load weight
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A. 100% of the load weight
The system should resist a force equal to the whole weight of the load forwards, to cope with heavy braking. Half the load weight is the figure for the sides and the rear.
Reference: DVSA Load securing: vehicle operator guidance; DfT Code of Practice, Safety of Loads on Vehicles
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