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Case Study 10

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As a newcomer to the haulage industry you are keen to have a good understanding of how the industry operates. To this end you have done some reading and attended a course. You understand that the industry faces many challenges and that it is important for hauliers to operate in environmentally friendly ways.

There are 7 multiple choice questions in this case study. Read this carefully and ensure you fully understand the scenario before starting the test. You need to score 6 out of 7 to pass.

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1. Which of the following could contribute to unnecessarily high fuel bills? Mark two answers
A Long distance trips with a fully loaded vehicles
B Long distance trips with partially loaded vehicles
C Transporting small items on large vehicles
D Vehicles not travelling without loads
Correct Answer: B Long distance trips with partially loaded vehicles, C Transporting small items on large vehicles
2. Which of the following could help save fuel costs? Mark two answers
A Driving as quickly as possible to reduce journey times
B Fitting cab top air deflectors
C Fitting under bumper air dams
D Lorries which are designed with many square edges and large flat panels
Correct Answer: B Fitting cab top air deflectors, C Fitting under bumper air dams
3. Which of the following help fuel efficiency? Mark two answers
A Cross ply tyres
B Low profile tyres
C Radial ply tyres
D Under inflated tyres
Correct Answer: B Low profile tyres, C Radial ply tyres
4. What can a driver of a goods vehicle do to help the environment? Mark two answers
A Drive smoothly and gently
B Keep the rev counter in the amber band
C Leave the engine running when the vehicle is being loaded
D Not exceed speed limits
Correct Answer: A Drive smoothly and gently, D Not exceed speed limits
5. What are some of the challenges to the haulage industry in the UK? Mark two answers
A High fuel prices
B High haulage rates
C Low fuel prices
D Low haulage rates
Correct Answer: A High fuel prices, D Low haulage rates
6. Which of the following are the highest regular and ongoing costs for a haulier? Mark two answers
A Fuel
B Purchasing new vehicle
C Staff wages
D Vehicle maintenance
Correct Answer: A Fuel, C Staff wages
7. What can be done to ensure goods vehicles are as fuel efficient as possible? Mark two answers
A Ensure the brakes do not bind
B Ensure the engine ticks over at a high speed
C Ensure the fuel system does not have any leaks
D Minimise maintenance on the engine
Correct Answer: A Ensure the brakes do not bind, C Ensure the fuel system does not have any leaks