CPC Load Security 2

Question 1

What is 'blocking and bracing' in load security?

Accepted Answer

Using physical barriers and wedges to prevent the load from moving within the vehicle

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Using the parking brake to hold the load

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Blocking the road during loading

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A type of ratchet strap

Question 2

How should a load of steel coils be positioned on a flatbed trailer?

Accepted Answer

With the axis of the coil in the direction of travel, using coil wells or chocks, and secured with appropriate chains or straps

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Standing upright without any restraint

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Rolled to the back of the trailer

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Placed on their side at the front of the trailer

Question 3

What should a driver do if they notice the load has shifted during a journey?

Accepted Answer

Stop safely as soon as possible, check and re-secure the load before continuing

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Continue to the destination and fix it there

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Speed up to reach the destination faster

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Only stop if the load falls off

Question 4

What is the purpose of dunnage bags (air bags) in load security?

Accepted Answer

To fill voids between items in the load to prevent movement

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To cushion fragile items from vibration

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To provide additional suspension to the vehicle

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To keep the load warm

Question 5

When loading palletised goods, what should the driver check?

Accepted Answer

That pallets are in good condition, loads are properly stacked and wrapped, and the total weight is within limits

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Only the number of pallets

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Only the colour of the shrink wrap

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Whether the pallets are made of wood or plastic

Question 6

What is the consequence of an insecure load falling from a vehicle on a UK road?

Accepted Answer

The driver can face prosecution, an unlimited fine, penalty points, and potential imprisonment if it causes injury

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No consequences as long as nobody is injured

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A verbal warning from the police

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A fixed penalty of £30