CPC Load Security

Question 1

Under UK law, who is responsible for ensuring a load is properly secured on an HGV?

Accepted Answer

The driver is ultimately responsible for ensuring the load is secure before driving

Answer

Only the person who loaded the vehicle

Answer

Only the transport manager

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The customer who ordered the goods

Question 2

What is the purpose of load restraint calculations?

Accepted Answer

To determine the force required to prevent the load from moving during braking, acceleration, and cornering

Answer

To calculate the price of the goods

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To calculate fuel consumption

Answer

To determine the number of delivery stops

Question 3

When using ratchet straps to secure a load, what should you check before use?

Accepted Answer

That the straps are not damaged, are within date, have readable load ratings, and the ratchet mechanism works correctly

Answer

Only the colour of the strap

Answer

That the straps match the vehicle colour

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Only that the straps are long enough

Question 4

What force must the load restraint system be capable of withstanding in the forward direction?

Accepted Answer

The total weight of the load (100%)

Answer

25% of the load weight

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50% of the load weight

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200% of the load weight

Question 5

Why is it important to distribute a load evenly across the trailer floor?

Accepted Answer

To ensure axle weights are within legal limits and the vehicle handles safely

Answer

For aesthetic reasons only

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To make unloading faster

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Even distribution is not important if the load is secured

Question 6

What is the headboard (front bulkhead) on a flatbed trailer designed to do?

Accepted Answer

Prevent the load from sliding forward into the cab during emergency braking

Answer

Provide advertising space

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Keep rain off the driver

Answer

Hold the registration plate