3 Flashcards
Max length Rigid
12m
Max length artic
16.5m
Maximum length artic with low loader
18m
Maximum length vehicle and drawbar
18.75m
Maximum length draw bar trailer
12m
When can a drawbar length be 12m
Trailer has 4 wheels, drawn by a motor vehicle MGW over 3.5T- would be 7m without
Maximum width locomotive
2.75m
Maximum width refrigerated
2.60m
Maximum width any other motor vehicle
2.55m
Maximum width trailers refrigerated
2.60m
Maximum width trailers
2.55m
What is the height of unmarked bridges
16.6
Max ovehang
60% of the wheelbase
Projecting loads- wide load restriction
Not over 3.05mm on either side or create over width exceeding 2.9m
What needs to be done if the width of a load exceeds 2.9m but NOT over 3.5m
Give the police 2 days notice
What needs to be done if the width of a load exceeds 3.5m
2 days notice to police and attendant must be carried
Projecting loads- forward projection restriction between 2m - 3.05m
End board, side marker in both sides and attendant
Projecting loads- forward projection restriction between 3.05m-4.5m
End marker, side marker on both sides, attendant and 2 days notice
Projecting loads- forward projection restriction over 4.5m
End marker, side marker on both sides, attendant and 2 days notice - second side marker
Projecting loads- reward projection restriction between 1m - 2m
Use a hi vis on the end
Projecting loads- reward projection restriction between 2m- 3.05m
End marker board
Projecting loads- reward projection restriction between 3.05m - 5m
End marker, side marker on both sides, attendant, 2 days notice
Projecting loads- reward projection restriction over 5m
End marker, side marker on both sides, attendant, 2 days notice - 2nd side marker on both sides
When do you need 2 days notice and attendant- Rigid
Overall length 18.65m
When do you need 2 days notice and attendant- Artic
Overall length 18.65m
When do you need 2 days notice and attendant- vehicle/trailer
Over 25.9m
Lamps and reflectors- side length over 400mm
Reflector and front white and back red light
Lamps and reflectors- forward length over 1m
Front lamp and white reflectors
Lamps and reflectors- rear length over 1m
Red lamp and red reflector
Maximum width of
Special type
6.1m
What needs to be done if a special load exceeds 5m width
Inform Secretary of State on a VR1
Maximum length of special type
30m
Cat 1 special type vehicle total laden weight
Total laden weight not over 50,000kg
Cat 2 special type vehicle
Total laden weight not over 80,000kg
Cat 3 special type vehicle
Total laden weight not over 150,000kg
Max axle weight special type - cat 1
Not specifically listed
Max axle weight special type - cat 2
12,500kg per axle- 6250kg per wheel
Max axle weight special type - cat 3
16,500kg per axle- 8250kg per wheel
Special types Cat 1 speed Motorway
60
Special types Cat 2&3 speed Motorway
40
Special types Cat 1 speed Dual carriageway
50
Special types Cat 2&3 speed Dual carriageway
35
Special types Cat 1 speed single carriageway
40
Special types Cat 2&3 speed single carriageway
30
Over what weight do vehicles need to give 5 days movement notice
80,000kg
What form is given if a vehicle is over loaded
TE 160
Principles of safety- total weight that should be forward
100%
Principles of safety- total weight that should be backwards and sideways
50%
Live stock- short journey Type 1
Never move animals for journeys more than 8 hours
Live stock- long journey Type 2
For businesses who may move more than 8 hours
Live stock vehicle specs over 12 hours
Insulated roof, temp monitors, trackers and gps
What form must me filled out for a live stock international journey
WIT17
Live stock- cattle sheep and goat requirements
Max 14 hours, one hour rest for food and 14 hours again
Live stock- horses requirements
Max 24hours, given water and food every 8 hours
Live stock- pigs requirements
Max 24hours, just offered drinks
Live stock register info and how long to be kept
3years and place and date of pick up/deliver, name of company, what animal and dates of disinfection and health certs
What should temp fridge be at
8
What should temp freezer be at
-18
ATP cert number for refrigerated Lorry’s
GV229
Dangerous goods- transport cat 0
Extreme- 0L can be carried
Dangerous goods- transport cat 1
High - 20L
Dangerous goods- transport cat 2
Mid level - 333
Dangerous goods- transport cat 3
Low - 1000L
When does a leak test have to be done on tanks
Every 3 years
Inspection intervals tanks
1-6 years
What sign needs to be on the front of dangerous goods vehicles
400mmx300mm orange plate with black edge
Dangerous good- 5 part hazchem sign and where it needs to be shown
Emergency action code, UN number, emergency contact number, danger placard- on back and sides
What equipment dangerous goods vehicles need
Fire extinguisher, chock, warning signs, eye rinse, spill control, hi vis, lighting apparatus
What fire extinguisher needs to be carried on over 7.5 T
Standard 2kg PLUS additional 10
What fire extinguisher needs to be carried on over 3.5T to 7.5 T
Standard 2kg PLUS 6kg in trailer
What does A Dangerous goods safety adviser need to do
Check equipment and vehicle are suitable, train employees, safe loading procedures
Hazard ID 30
Flammable
Hazard ID 33
Extremely flammable
Hazard ID 336
Toxic
European community whole vehicle type approval
COC is issued for each unit
National small series approval
Type approval rather than individual
Individual vehicle
Like limos- one cert per vehicle made
Earlier type approval
Type approval cert
Where does a VTG6A need to be on a trailer
Plate affixed to the trailer
Where does a VTG7A need to be on a trailer
Plating cert kept by operator
What is a VTG5A for a trailer
Test cert
MOT test fail minor defects retest same day or next working day charge
no charge for retest
MOT test fail minor defects retest within 14 days what is tested
Only defected items
Why a Temporary exemption VTG33 for an MOT is put in place and how long it’s valid
Accident, fire, epidemic, severe weather or mechanical defect - valid for 3 months
Who must you notify if you alter the specs of a vehicle
DVSA
Ministry plate VTG6/VTG6A
Issued by Goods Vehicle centre after first registration- shows max axle weight and GVW- fixed to the vehicle at all times
Plating cert VTG7
Issued at first registration - details tyre equipment - carried on vehicle
Test cert- VTG5 VTG5A
MOT pass cert - 5 is for the vehicle 5A for the trailer
Trailer registration over 7.5T
Travelling to the EU, must be registered with DVLA, valid for 10 years, 1 letter 7 numbers
Where does a trailer reg need to be shown and what does it look like
Black on a white background and at the rear of the trailer
Construction and use regs - premises inspection
Can decline, examiner will give a 48hour notice delivered in person or 72 hours if by mail- no notice if in accident
Road traffic act- premises inspection
May inspect at any reasonable time to do a test. Owner must comply
What is a PG3
Driver has to go to a specified place for inspection - within a 5 mile radius
PG9 with a letter S
Significant failure could lead to a follow up from DVSA
PG9 with a letter X
Isn’t a reflection on maintenance
