Truck cpc

Johnc78

Any one have any help on the short stories for the truck cpc ca t seem to fi d any questions on it thanks

Johnc78

Hi just wondering if anyone has any information of the questions for the short stories in the truck cpc thanks

pamur86

CPC Truck - Case Study 8 (Lorraine):

Where would be the first place where immigrants could get an opportunity to get into the truck? Dublin

What speed limit would Lorraine be doing on the M25? 96 km/h

What did Lorraine not do before she rang for help? Put on her hazard lights

What should Lorraine do approaching the motorway? Slow down

1. Was Lorraine right NOT to check a vehicle before the journey?

- correct answer: No - she was required by law to made a walk-around check.



2. Who would be responsible for damage on potato scones after approaching the bird?

- Lorraine, the driver.

3. Why should the vehicle plate NOT be located at the passenger door?

- correct answer: Vehicle plate should be attached to the vehicle body.



4. What was the speed limit Lorraine didn't exceed on M25?

- correct answer: 96km/h.



5. After Lorraine reaction for bird, what was the force which nearly tipped-over the truck.

- correct answer - cetrifugal



6. While emergency tyre fitter was fitting the tyre, what should Lorraine do?

- correct answer - (im' not sure) could be (put warning traingle) or (put tachograph into bed positions).



7. Where was the most likely place for illegal imigrants to emerge into the vehicle

- correct answer - Barcelona.



8. What was the minimum brake Lorraine should take during unloading the truck in Barcelone

- correct answer - 30 minutes ??????



9. Before joining the motorway to Holyhead, which braking system Lorraine should use.

- endurance braking system.



10. What prison sentence was Lorraine liable for tampering with tachograph when discovered by RSA officer?

- 2 years

pamur86

1 Gavin
How should Gavin calculate the weight of his load?
A. Count the heads of lettuce
B. Know the average weights of the lettuce and the crates. A
C. Ask the supplier
D. Doesn’t matter as long as it fits in the truck.


Question 2 What’s missing from Gavin’s walk around check?
A. Reflectors clean
B. Lights and Indicators
C. Doors and load secured correctly A
D. Tax and Insurance displayed


Question 3 What should NOT form part of his walk around check?
A. Lights
B. Mirrors
C. Tax disk A
D. Seatbelts


Question 4. How should Gavin react to the sudden left turn?
A. Go past, turn around and come back.A
B. The way he did it was fine, if the door was closed properly the lettuce not have fell out.
C. Brake hard and reverse back


Question 5 Who was responsible for the Lettuce?
A. The company who supplied the load.
B. Gavin as he is the driver. A
C. Gavin’s Boss.
D. No-one its only lettuce


Question 6. What should Gavin have done before exiting the truck?
A. What he did was fine. The truck was on a level surface.
B. Apply handbrake, Switch off engine, Leave in neutral. A
C. Apply handbrake, Switch off engine, Leave in a low gear.
D. Switch off engine, Leave in a high gear, Apply handbrake


Question 7 What is wrong with Gavin’s approach to driving in the rain?
A. Nothing. Gavin is an experienced driver and knows best.
B. If Gavin’s truck has ABS then it should be fine as the lettuce is a light load.
C. He should be allowing up to double stopping distance in the rain. A
D. He should drive very slowly in the rain, just in case

Question 8. What is wrong with Gavin’s overtaking manoeuvre?
A. Nothing as his manoeuvre was completely safe.
B. Gavin should ensure he can see the vehicle he is passing in his side mirror before returning to the left lane. A
C. Gavin didn’t check his mirror before moving out to pass the car.
D. Gavin should check his mirrors before moving out and see the vehicle in his mirror before moving back in to his lane, remembering to signal back in.

Question 9. What’s the maximum amount hours Gavin allowed to drive in one day as part of his job?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 9

Question 10. How many times a week can drive the maximum amount of hours in a day?
A. Once
B. Twice
C. Three
D. Five

Question 11 What Tachograph records should Gavin keep in the truck with him?
A. The current week.
B. Two weeks.
C. Three previous weeks and the current week.
D. Doesn’t matter.

Question 12 What should Gavin do with the damaged lettuce?
A. Put it in the back with the other lettuce?
B. Separate and seal it from the other produce as it could contaminate the rest of the load.
C. Put it in the cab with him.
D. Dispose of it in the nearest bin or in the roadside as it could contaminate the rest of the load


Should Gavin have stopped after spill ? YES
Can he stop at side of road ? YES
Why did driver not see car after he moved back into correct lane ? PULLED BACK TOO EARLY
Was the delivery arrival slot correct ? (different options between hour &half/ two hours) HONESTLY I DON’T REMEMBER THE REQUIREMENTS
What did he omit to check on walk around check ? TRAILER DOORS
Whose responsible for checking back door secure after loading ? DRIVER
What was max width of his vehicle ? 2.55m
What caused load to spill ? (Gravity/centrifugal/centrifuge/centripetal) CENTRIFUGAL

pamur86

How long since Jim had to renew his ADR (Dangerous goods) licence? Two years ago (valid for 5 Years
Why Couldn’t Jim use the direct route on the detour? His truck had too many axles
What sign Did Jim see going up the Hill? (Picture of 4 signs) Picture of axle x 3 with red line through it
Which wheels lifted? Offside front and rear Which wheels lifted on bend? LEFT front and rear
What helped keep the truck from over turning? Single wheels
Was Jim correct to drive to the outside of the turn? Yes
Why did Jim empty the fuel evenly from the tank? Too maintain stability
When Jim relaxed the foot brake what force was acting on the fuel in the tank?: Centripetal
What does this sign mean? (Picture of clearance sign on bridge) Vehicles over this height are not allowed under the bridge
What height of vehicle can pass under this bridge? (Picture of clearance sign on bridge) This is not a trick! Read the sign Height Restriction, No Vehicles higher than 4.4 meters In case of a bridge strike
where will you find the number to contact Iarnród Éireann? On a sign on the bridge
What was worst situation that could happen on bend ? The truck could overturn
What was worst situation that could happen on bend ? VEHICLE COULD HAVE TURNED OVER AND/OR LEFT THE ROAD
What allowed the truck to have extra hold on the road ? EXTRA AXLES
What did the truck have that prevented damage to infrastructure ? ROAD-FRIENDLY SUSPENSION
When should Jim next download his tachograph ? IN 3 MONTHS TIME

pamur86

What plate did Graham Consult when checking the truck weight? The manufacturers plate
Which is the Correct way to load the 22 pallets? (A picture of 4 options for loading 22 palates in a 26 palate truck)
What should Graham have made sure was still visible after attaching the load sheets? The number plate
What time should Graham have taken his first brake? 11:30
What time could Graham start driving the next morning? 3am
Did Graham brake the maximum driving hours rule? NO, He drove for 10 hrs.
What distance should Graham have kept from the car in the rain? Twice the dry distance
Which of the following would not affect the tension of the lashings? Weather conditions
How long had Graham had his national Road haulage operators licences? 2 years Over
what size of load is a national Road haulage operators licences required? 3.5 tonnes
What did Graham neglect to check on his walk around check? Windscreen Wipers and washers
What plate did Graham Consult when checking the truck weight? The manufacturers plate
Which is the Correct way to load the 22 pallets? (A picture of 4 options for loading 22 palates in a 26 palate truck)
What should Graham have made sure was still visible after attaching the load sheets? The n plate
What time should Graham have taken his first brake? 11:30
What time could Graham start driving the next morning? 3am
Did Graham brake the maximum driving hours rule? NO, He drove for 10 hrs
What distance should Graham have kept from the car in the rain? Twice the dry distance
Which of the following would not affect the tension of the lashings? Weather conditions
How long had Graham had his national Road haulage operators licences? 2 years Over
what size of load is a national Road haulage operators licences required? 3.5 tonnes
What did Graham neglect to check on his walk around check? Windscreen Wipers and washers

pamur86

How many years has he left of his ADR licence? 3 YEARS AS STATED IN THE TEXT.
How often does he need to complete CPCs training? (25 hours/ 42/ 45/ 55 over 5 years) I THOUGHT IT WAS 35 HOURS OVER 5 YEARS!
Why did he instruct people at the scene of accident? OBVIOUSLY TO PROTECT THEM AND PREVENT FIRE
Were the right symbols on the truck to the depot? (Picture of back of lorry)
What symbol should be on back of lorry to France? IRL?
What should he have done when he felt tired? TAKE A BREAK
What was his weekly rest period coming back to work that day? (2 questions on rest period) 36 HRS
What did his employer have to obtain for him to travel to France? INTERNATIONAL CONSIGNMENT NOTE
What info should be on consignment note? SENDER’S AND RECEIVER’S DETAILS, NATURE OF GOODS, SIGNATURES

pamur86

Over what weight of vehicle is a national Road haulage operators licences required? 3.5 tonnes
Who was responsible for securing the ramps on the vehicle? Larry
What did Larry NOT need to check during his walk around check? Radio system
What did Larry neglect to check during his cockpit check? Parking brake
Which best describes the part of the truck that swung into the Cyclists path? The distance from the middle of the rear wheels to the rear end of the truck
What part of the vehicle could have been by Larry taking the turn too fast? The suspension
Where should Larry have tried to steer the truck after the blow out? To the left side of the road
What was Larry’s truck equipped with to warn other motorists? Hazard lights
What types of chains should Larry have used to secure the load? Solid steel links