CPC Case Study Practice Test - Free Module 2 Online Mock (2020)

Sean is a tipper driver employed by SP Haulage.
He drives a 6 wheel 26,000kg tipper vehicle delivering aggregate to local building sites.
The kerbside weight of the vehicle is 12,000kg and the unladen weight 10,000kg.
He normally starts work at 6.00am and spends 30 minutes each morning carrying out vehicle safety checks and documentation.

There are 12 multiple choice questions in this free CPC case study practice mock test. Read this carefully and ensure you fully understand the scenario before starting the test. You need to score at least 9 out of 11 to pass this test.

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1. While carrying out his daily vehicle safety check, he discovers that a front headlight is broken. What action must be take? Mark two answers

A get it repaired when he next passes a garage
B have it repaired at the end of his shift
C have it repaired before starting work
D leave it as he will only be working in daylight
E record the defect on his defect report sheet

Correct Answer: C have it repaired before starting work, E record the defect on his defect report sheet
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2. What is the payload of his vehicle? Mark one answer

A 12,000kg
B 14,000kg
C 16,000kg
D 26,000kg

Correct Answer: B 14,000kg
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3. How might he check to ensure that his vehicle does not exceed its legal gross vehicle weight? Mark one answer

A ask the loading staff
B check his delivery notes
C flatten the load with a mechanical shovel
D put the vehicle on a weighbridge

Correct Answer: D put the vehicle on a weighbridge
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4. What will happen to the centre of gravity while he has the tipper body is raised? Mark one answer

A the centre of gravity will be higher
B the centre of gravity will be lower
C the centrifugal force will be higher
D the centrifugal force will be lower

Correct Answer: A the centre of gravity will be higher
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5. What actions must he take before tipping a load of aggregate at a building site? Mark two answers

A close the tailgate
B engage the ABS
C engage the PTO
D engage the diff lock
E open the tailgate

Correct Answer: C engage the PTO, E open the tailgate
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6. While on a building site, the vehicle's drive wheels begin to spin. What action(s) could he take? Mark two answers

A engage the ABS
B engage the PTO
C engage the diff lock
D engage the retarder
E engage traction control

Correct Answer: C engage the diff lock, E engage traction control
Explanation:

7. He arrives at his next collection point and is told that the load will not be ready for 1 hour. He takes this as a POA. What work mode will he select on his tachograph? Mark one answer

Correct Answer: D

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8. How might he improve the fuel consumption of his vehicle whilst driving? Mark one answer

A put a hardboard covering over the load
B put a sheet over the load
C put netting over the load
D put wind deflector on the load

Correct Answer: B put a sheet over the load
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9. What safety precautions should he take before tipping a load at a building site? Mark two answers

A beware of overhead cables
B disengage the PTO
C engage the diff lock
D lock the tailgate
E look for firm and level ground

Correct Answer: A beware of overhead cables, E look for firm and level ground
Explanation:

10. He is working under EC drivers' hours of work. He has driven for 4 hours 30 minutes. What is the minimum statutory break he must take? Mark one answer

A 15 minutes
B 30 minute
C 45 minutes
D 60 minutes

Correct Answer: C 45 minutes
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11. He arrives at the delivery point one hour late. The customer is not happy. What action should Sean take? Mark one answer

A apologise and explain that he was held up in traffic
B drive off and return to base
C tell him he is lucky to get the load
D tell him he will take it back

Correct Answer: A apologise and explain that he was held up in traffic
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