DVSA Eco-Friendly Driving and Vehicle Loading 2

Question 1

When loading a vehicle, which items should be placed lowest and closest to the centre of the vehicle?

Accepted Answer

The heaviest items

Answer

Light, bulky items

Answer

Fragile items wrapped in packaging

Answer

Items needed most frequently during the journey

Question 2

How does an unsecured load in the back of a van affect braking?

Accepted Answer

It can shift forward on braking, increasing stopping distance and risk of injury

Answer

It has no effect on braking distance

Answer

It improves traction and shortens stopping distance

Answer

It only affects the ride comfort

Question 3

You are towing a trailer that is loaded unevenly with too much weight at the rear. What is most likely to happen?

Accepted Answer

The trailer may sway or snake, making it difficult to control

Answer

The outfit will be more stable than normal

Answer

Fuel consumption will improve

Answer

The front wheels of the towing vehicle will have better grip

Question 4

What is the maximum overhang allowed at the rear of a load on a UK vehicle before a marker board is required?

Accepted Answer

2 metres

Answer

1 metre

Answer

3 metres

Answer

4 metres

Question 5

How does smooth, anticipatory driving reduce environmental impact compared to aggressive driving?

Accepted Answer

It reduces both fuel consumption and exhaust emissions by minimising unnecessary acceleration and braking

Answer

It only reduces noise pollution, not exhaust emissions

Answer

It makes no difference to the environment

Answer

It increases CO2 output because the engine runs longer

Question 6

Which of the following best describes 'coasting' in a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Driving with the clutch depressed or the gearbox in neutral while moving

Answer

Maintaining a steady speed on a flat road

Answer

Slowing the vehicle using engine braking

Answer

Driving with the handbrake partially applied