Driver assessment | Mainstream Group

Section 1

Question 1 of 22

A driver commences work at 07:00 and carries out a walk around check of the vehicle which takes 20 minutes. The driver now drives until 10:00 when they stop for 10 minutes to check the security of the load and then recommences driving. Under EU Drivers' Hours rules what is the latest time the driver must stop to take a statutory break from driving?

A: 11:00 B: 11:30 C: 12:00 D: 12:30

Question 2 of 22

What is the maximum number of hours that can be driven under EU rules in any two consecutive weeks?

A: 60 hours B: 90 hours C: 96 hours D: 112 hours

Question 3 of 22

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A: A regular daily rest period as 11 hours taken between shifts B: A reduced rest period which the driver can take on two occasions in a week C: A regular rest providing the driver makes a note on the tachograph record D: A reduced rest which the driver can take on up to three occasions between weekly rests

Question 4 of 22

Which of the following defines a 'fixed week' under the EU Drivers' Hours Regulations?

A: 00:00hrs Monday to 24:00 the following Sunday B: 00:00hrs Sunday to 24:00 the following Sunday C: 24:00hrs Sunday to 00:00 the following Monday D: 24:00 hrs Saturday to 00:00 the following Sunday

Question 5 of 22

A driver subject to the EU Drivers' Hours rules may a work a maximum of how many days between weekly rest periods?

A: 5 days B: 6 days C: 7 days D: 8 days

Question 6 of 22

Under the Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations a driver may not work more than how many hours without a break?

A: 4 hours 30 mins B: 5 hours C: 5 hours 30 mins D: 6 hours

Question 7 of 22

The following activities were recorded by a driver subject to EU Drivers' Hours rules during a shift.
Driver - 6 hours Break - 45 minutes
Other Work - 2 hours Period of Availability-1 hour
How much of this shift counts as 'working time'?

A: 4 hours 30 mins B: 5 hours C: 5 hours 30 mins D: 6 hours

Question 8 of 22

Under the Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations a driver may work a maximum of how many hours in a week?

A: 60 hours B: 56 hours C: 48 hours D: 45 hours

Question 9 of 22

A driver subject to the Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations must not exceed an average of how many hours worked over a reference period?

A: 45 hours B: 48 hours C: 60 hours D: 90 hours

Question 10 of 22

Under the Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations, if a driver's work activities total more than nine hours in a shift, then breaks totalling how long must be recorded?

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

Question 11 of 22

Drivers must allow operators to download data from their driver's tachograph card at least:

A: Every 28 days B: Every 30 days C: Every 45 days D: Every 90 days

Question 12 of 22

Unless able to claim an exemption or derogation from the EU Drivers' Hours Regulations what is the weight threshold that brings vehicles into scope of these regulations?

A: 12,000kgs gross vehicle weight or combination weight B: 7,500kgs gross vehicle weight or combination weight C: 5,000kgs gross vehicle weight or combination weight D: 3,500kgs gross vehicle weight or combination weight

Question 13 of 22

What is the minimum break requirement after 4 hours 30 minutes of either continuous or cumulative driving under EC rules?

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

Question 14 of 22

Which of the following would meet the requirements of a split break from driving?
115 minutes+ 30 minutes
2 20 minutes+ 25 minutes
3 30 minutes+ 15 minutes
4 17 minutes+ 35 minutes

A: 1 only B: 1 and 3 only C: 2 and 4 only D: 1 and 4 only

Question 15 of 22

A 'regular' daily rest is defined as a period of at least how many consecutive hours?

A: 11 hours B: 10 hours C: 9 hours D: 8 hours

Question 16 of 22

Driving time can be extended to 10 hours, on how many occasions in a fixed week?

A: Once B: Twice C: Three D: Four

Question 17 of 22

At the end of your working week you have driven under EC Rules for 50 hours. What is the maximum number of hours that you can drive in the following week under EC Rules?

A: 45 hours B: 40 hours C: 36 hours D: 56 hours

Question 18 of 22

A drivers' digital tachograph card is valid for a period of:

A: 1 year B: 3 years C: 5 years D: 7 years

Question 19 of 22

A daily rest can be reduced to 9 hours on how many occasions between a drivers' weekly rest periods?

A: One B: Two C: Three D: Four

Question 20 of 22

You have reported your driver card lost, stolen, damaged or malfunctioning. Providing you follow the rules you can continue to drive for a maximum of:

A: 15 calendar days B: 10 calendar days C: 15 working days D: 10 working days

Question 21 of 22

Under the Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations you are not permitted to work more than how many hours without taking a break?

A: 4 hours 30 minutes B: 5 hours C: 6 hours D: 9 hours

Question 22 of 22

A regular weekly rest is defined as a period of at least 45 hours. This can be reduced to 24 hours within the regulations - what are the rules on compensation?

A: No compensation is required B: Compensation must be made 'en bloc' by the end of the second week following the week of reduction C: Compensation must be made 'en bloc' by the end of the fourth week following the week of reduction D: Compensation must be made 'en bloc' by the end of the third week following the week of reduction

Section 2

Question 1 of 8

Which of the following defects could attract a PG prohibition?
1 Tyre below minimum legal tread depth
2 Wipers and washers not functioning
3 Horn not working
4 Sharp edges on a damaged front bumper

A: 1 and 2 only B: 1, 3 and 4 only C: 2, 3 and 4 only D: All of them

Question 2 of 8

Who is responsible for the condition of the vehicle on the public highway and could face prosecution if the vehicle is found to be in an unroadworthy condition?

A: The operator and driver B: The operator only C: The driver only D: The maintenance provider

Question 3 of 8

If the driver believes the vehicle has already been checked and driven that day, the driver should:

A: Not carry out a vehicle check as its already been done B: Carry out a routine check of your own anyway C: Ask to see the previous vehicle check sheet D: Carry out a routine check if you have time

Question 4 of 8

Drivers should always confirm with the operator that the route for their vehicle has been checked with the relevant highway or road authorities when their vehicle is over what height?

A: 16' -3" (4.95 metres) B: 16' (4.88 metres) C: 15' -6" (4.72 meters) D: 15' (4.57 metres)

Question 5 of 8

Whilst a vehicle is being driven on the road, a pallet on the vehicle collapses and the load stacked on the pallet falls to the ground. Which one of the following statements is correct?

A: As the driver had no knowledge of the defective pallet - no offence has been committed B: The person responsible for loading the vehicle is responsible and committed an offence C: The operator has committed the offence of using a vehicle with an insecure load D: There is no admissible defence for using a vehicle with an insecure load

Question 6 of 8

Why is it important to distribute the weight evenly over the axles when loading a vehicle?

A: To ensure easy unloading B: To make it easier to sheet C: To ensure maximum ground clearance D: To ensure maximum stability

Question 7 of 8

A driver has category C entitlement on their driving licence. What is the maximum weight of trailer which can be towed under this entitlement?

A: 750kgs maximum authorised mass B: 1,000kgs maximum authorised mass C: 1,020kgs maximum authorised D: 2,000kgs maximum authorised mass

Question 8 of 8

A vocational driver is required to hold a Driver Qualification Card following completion of 35 hours DCPC training. How long is this card valid for?

A: 1 year B: 3 years C: 5 years D: 7 years