DTT HGV Load Security

Question 1

Under EU load securing standards (EN 12195), what force must the load securing system withstand in the forward direction?

Accepted Answer

80% of the cargo weight

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50% of the cargo weight

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100% of the cargo weight

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30% of the cargo weight

Question 2

What is 'friction securing' in load security?

Accepted Answer

Using the friction between the load and the vehicle floor to prevent movement, supplemented by tie-down lashings to increase the friction force

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Using glue to secure the load to the floor

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Securing loads using a net only

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Placing heavy items on top of lighter items

Question 3

What is the primary responsibility of the driver regarding load security?

Accepted Answer

To check that the load is properly secured before departure and at regular intervals during the journey

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Load security is entirely the responsibility of the loader

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The driver only checks the load at the destination

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Load security is only the vehicle owner's responsibility

Question 4

What is an 'anti-slip mat' and how does it improve load security?

Accepted Answer

A rubber or friction-enhancing mat placed between the load and the vehicle floor that increases the friction coefficient, reducing the number of lashings needed

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A mat that prevents the driver from slipping when climbing in and out

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A mat placed under the vehicle wheels to prevent skidding

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An absorbent mat for spillage prevention

Question 5

What should you do if you notice the load shifting during a journey?

Accepted Answer

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, re-secure the load, and do not continue until the load is properly secured

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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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Ignore it if it seems minor

Question 6

What is 'blocking' as a load securing method?

Accepted Answer

Using physical barriers such as headboards, sidewalls, stanchions, or chocks to prevent the load from moving

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Blocking the road while loading

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Stacking cargo as tightly as possible

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Using only straps without any physical barriers