CPC Cargo & Passenger Safety

Question 1

Under the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations, who is responsible for ensuring a load is secure on an HGV?

Accepted Answer

Both the driver and the operator share responsibility for ensuring loads are properly secured before and during a journey

Answer

The loading team only

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Only the operator — the driver has no responsibility

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Only the customer who arranged loading

Question 2

What is the minimum number of lashing points required per 1,000 kg of cargo weight under the CTU Code guidelines?

Accepted Answer

As specified by the packing plan — typically at least one per 1,500-2,000 kg unless the CTU Code provides otherwise

Answer

One per 1,000 kg

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Two per axle

Answer

No minimum — common sense applies

Question 3

What must accompany the transport of dangerous goods (ADR) on UK roads?

Accepted Answer

A Transport Emergency Card (TREM card) or written instructions, the driver's ADR certificate and vehicle/load marking

Answer

A verbal declaration to the driver only

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Only the consignment note without specific placarding

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An Environment Agency permit only

Question 4

If a load shifts during transit causing the vehicle to become unstable, the driver should:

Accepted Answer

Stop safely as soon as possible, secure the load or arrange assistance before resuming

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Continue at reduced speed to the destination

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Speed up to complete the journey before full instability develops

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Only stop if another driver signals the problem

Question 5

What is the purpose of load restraint systems such as ratchet straps and chains?

Accepted Answer

To prevent movement of cargo during transport by containing the forces generated by acceleration, braking and cornering

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To prevent weather damage to the cargo

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To reduce vehicle weight by distributing load to wheels evenly

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To meet customs documentation requirements

Question 6

What does the term 'centre of gravity' mean when applied to HGV loading?

Accepted Answer

The point at which the weight of the vehicle and load is balanced — high centre of gravity increases rollover risk

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The geographic centre of the cargo by distance

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The point at which the load is most valuable

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The axle that bears the greatest weight