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Case Study 11

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Tom is a lorry driver who drives under EC rules. His company is very focused on protecting the environment. His lorry is fitted with ABS, an automatic gearbox and an analogue tachometer.

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1. Under the EC rules, a week is defined as: Mark one answer
A 00:00 hours on the first day of work for a driver in the week to 24:00 hours seven days later
B 00:00 on Monday to 24:00 hours on the following Saturday
C 00:00 on Monday to 24:00 hours on the following Sunday
D From the time of the driver's first shift in the week to seven days later
Correct Answer: C 00:00 on Monday to 24:00 hours on the following Sunday
2. Tom starts his engine ready for a return journey to the depot and notices that the air brake warning light remains on. What should he do? Mark one answer
A Drive the lorry back to the depot not exceeding 30mph
B Remain stationary and report the fault immediately
C Use the parking brake instead of the service brake
D Use the retarder instead of the service brake
Correct Answer: B Remain stationary and report the fault immediately
3. Why might Tom's company have bought a lorry with an automatic gearbox rather than one with a manual gearbox? Mark one answer
A Because manual gearboxes are unreliable
B Changing gears is a distraction
C Manual gearboxes use less fuel
D Manual gearboxes use more fuel
Correct Answer: D Manual gearboxes use more fuel
4. What fuel type is Tom likely to put into his lorry? Mark one answer
A Normal diesel
B Petrol
C Red diesel
D Ultra-low sulphur diesel
Correct Answer: D Ultra-low sulphur diesel
5. Tom has been given a supply of tachograph charts of the wrong type. Who has responsibility for ensuring the correct types are available? Mark one answer
A Enforcement officers
B His employer
C Tom
D VOSA
Correct Answer: B His employer