class 2 55questions Flashcards
What is the maximum height from the ground permitted for a vehicle, including its load?
4.25m plus 25mm for lashings, tarpaulins, straps, chains or covers
What does gross weight mean?
The weight of a rigid or combination vehicle, together with any load it is carrying (including accessories and equipment)
After 5.5 hours of continuous work time, what is the minimum rest time required?
30 minutes
Why must a driver do a pre-trip safety inspection? Check all that apply
You can check the load is secured,You can check for safety issues,It reduces the risks of receiving a fine or being issued with a non-operation order
If a driver is subject to work time requirements, what is the maximum period of work time permitted in any cumulative work period?
70 hours
You are employed as a driver. Within what period of time must you deliver a copy of each completed logbook record to your employer?
14 days
From what distance must the rear red light of a heavy goods service vehicle be visible? (note: not an over-dimension vehicle)
100m
If a driver is subject to work time requirements, what is the minimum continuous rest time to be taken before a new cumulative work period commences?
24 hours
What is the maximum speed limit for a heavy motor vehicle, other than a school bus?
90kph
How much weight (sideways) must load restraint systems be able to withstand?
Half the weight of the load
What types of vehicle can you drive on a Class 2 licence. Check all that apply.
Class 1 vehicle and a forklift with a GLW of more than 18,000kg
Special-type vehicle that runs on rollers or self-laying tracks and has a GLW of more than 18,000kg
Special-type vehicle that runs on wheels and has a GLW of more than 6000kg but no more than 18,000kg
Special-type vehicle* that runs on wheels and has a GLW of more than 18,000kg
Tractor with a GLW of more than 6000kg but not more than 18,000kg
On a rigid vehicle that has two axle sets and is steered by the front axle set, where is the front axis?
The centre point of the foremost axle
For how long after the date of the last entry must a driver retain their logbook?
A log book must be kept for 36 months after the last entry. Until recently this was 12 months. The online Road Code has been updated, but if you have an old paper Road Code, this will be out-of-date.
What is the maximum distance a vehicle or its load may extend forward from the front edge of the driver’s seat (in its rearmost position)?
The maximum distance is three metres.
Uncovered, loose bulk loads are liable to fall from the vehicle if they are higher than:
Uncovered loose bulk loads should be loaded no higher than 100mm below the height of the vehicle body.
What is the maximum width allowed for a vehicle (other than an agricultural vehicle) including its load?
The maximum width is 2.5m, or 1.25m each side of a longitudinal centre line.
If a driver is subject to work time requirements, what is the maximum period of work time permitted in any cumulative work day?
The maximum cumulative time in any one day is 13 hours, after which you must take at least a 10-hour rest.
What is the maximum forward distance for a heavy rigid vehicle without a tow coupling?
Without a tow coupling it is 9.5m; with a tow coupling it is 8.5m.
A load of 15 tonne carried on a rigid truck with a headboard is secured by two tie downs. What must the combined strength of the tie downs be equal to or stronger than?
The lashings must be able to withstand the load weight
Where would you get an overweight permit from?
Before an overweight vehicle or load can be used on the road, the driver must obtain an overweight permit, which must be carried in the vehicle
What is the maximum speed limit for a heavy motor vehicle, other than a school bus?
Correct. A vehicle with a GVM of more than 3500kg must travel no more than 90kph on the open road. A school bus limit is 80kph.
For a heavy rigid vehicle whose rear-most axle is a non-steering axle, the maximum rear overhang permitted including its load is the lesser of:
It’s 4m or 70% of the wheelbase, whichever is lesser.