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1. What is the maximum length that a load may project in front of a vehicle?
Explanation: The maximum length a load may project in front of a vehicle is 1.2 meters.
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2. Loaded shipping containers fitted with corner twist locks should:
Explanation: These are specific fixings designed to keep the load secure.
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3. Which 'tie down angle' is not recommended for lashings?
Explanation: 15 degrees is not sufficient to secure the load.
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4. Which of the diagrams shows the correct loading position to prevent twisting of the chassis frame?
Explanation: In diagram 2, the load is positioned near the center line of the vehicle.
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5. Which diagram shows the best method for securing loads and protecting lashings?
Explanation: Diagram 3's load has a balanced restraint with a protecting cover on the load to prevent damage to the lashings.
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6. For vehicles with a GVM over 4.5 tonnes (excluding cranes) the vehicle width, including the load, must not be greater than:
Explanation: A vehicle must not exceed 2.5 meters wide.
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7. Which diagram shows the correct position for carrying loads with potentially dangerous projections?
Explanation: The potentially dangerous projection should face to the rear and the load should be blocked.
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8. Which diagram shows the correct load position to ensure weight on the steer axles?
Explanation: Loads 1 and 3 are positioned too far back.
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9. A load restraint system on a vehicle should be capable of restraining what percentage of the weight of the load from shifting forwards and upwards?
Explanation: 80% of the load's weight should be able to be restrained forwards.
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10. Which diagram shows the correct dunnage position for long rigid loads such as steel pipes?
Explanation: Correct dunnage ensures stability for long rigid loads.
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11. A load restraint system on a vehicle should be capable of restraining what percentage of the weight of the load from shifting sideways or rearwards?
Explanation: Restraints should sustain 50% of the load's weight sideways and rearwards.
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12. A poorly loaded vehicle is unsafe to drive. To avoid loss of steering and loss of traction under power, you should:
Explanation: Keeping the load close to the center line keeps the vehicle balanced.
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13. Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining large pipe loads?
Explanation: Large loads restrained with only one strap can twist or pivot under the strap.
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14. The vehicles shown in the diagram are loaded with logs. Which ones have correctly secured loads?
Explanation: Vehicle 2's load is at risk of shifting when cornering.
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15. Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining a loose load?
Explanation: Diagram 3's load is restrained correctly.
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16. Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining small pipe or log loads?
Explanation: This prevents loads from sliding sideways during cornering.
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17. When loading cardboard cartons and boxes on a vehicle, where should the heaviest items be placed?
Explanation: Keeping the heaviest items at the bottom of the load keeps the center of gravity low.
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18. The load on the vehicle shown in the diagram is resting against the headboard. This method of load restraint is known as:
Explanation: This method is called blocking and prevents the load from sliding forwards.
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19. Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining divided loads?
Explanation: Restrain loads so that they don't move.
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20. The most important part of blocking when securing a load is:
Explanation: The headboard or bulkhead is the most important part of blocking.
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21. Vehicles carrying what type of loads are more likely to overturn on corners?
Explanation: Loads with a high center of gravity tip more easily, and 'live' loads can move when cornering.
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22. In which diagram is the load NOT blocked?
Explanation: The load in truck two is at risk of sliding forwards under heavy braking or in an accident.
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23. What is the maximum allowable distance that a load may project on the side of a vehicle, provided overall width does not exceed 2.5 metres?
Explanation: The maximum distance a load is allowed to project is 150mm, as long as the overall load doesn't exceed 2.5m.
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24. Which of the following methods will best directly restrain a contained load?
Explanation: Tankers and tipper bodies are best for directly restraining contained loads.
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25. Sheets and tarpaulins are not strong enough to hold down bulk loads unless the load is:
Explanation: Only a very light load should be secured under a sheet or tarpaulin.
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26. The truck shown in the diagram is braking heavily. In what direction will the unrestrained load on the truck tray move?
Explanation: The load will slide forwards under braking unless blocked.
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