CPC Vehicle Safety Checks

Question 1

What does a 'walkaround check' before a journey involve?

Accepted Answer

A systematic inspection of tyres, lights, brakes, fluid levels, bodywork, mirrors and load security before driving

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Checking only tyre pressures

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A check completed by the transport manager only

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Checking the tachograph is working

Question 2

What is the legal requirement for the condition of HGV tyres on UK roads?

Accepted Answer

No cuts or bulges, minimum 1 mm tread depth across the central 75% of the width around the full circumference

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Minimum 1 mm tread depth across 50% of the tyre width

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New tyres to be fitted every 12 months regardless of wear

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Minimum 3 mm tread depth on steer axle tyres only

Question 3

Before undertaking a tipping operation with a tipper lorry, the driver should check:

Accepted Answer

Ground stability, overhead hazards such as power lines, and that the body mechanism functions correctly before raising the body

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Only that the receiving site is open

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That the tachograph is recording correctly

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The traffic on the road behind only

Question 4

What does DVSA prohibition notice category 'S' (serious) mean?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle must not be driven until the defect is repaired and the prohibition is cleared

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The vehicle may continue to its destination for repair

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The driver is suspended pending investigation

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The operator licence is revoked immediately

Question 5

What is the purpose of an annual test (MOT equivalent for HGVs) for goods vehicles?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the vehicle meets the minimum safety and roadworthiness standards set by the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations

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To check driver competence

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To verify the operator licence is current

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To check tachograph calibration

Question 6

How should a driver report vehicle defects discovered during a walkaround check?

Accepted Answer

Complete a defect report form immediately, record it in the defect book and report to the transport manager before driving if the defect is safety-critical

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Tell a colleague informally

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Text the transport office and proceed if minor

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Wait until the end of the shift to report