Truck truck load restraint October 4, 2024October 9, 2024 Truck Driving Test - Load Restraint 1 / 26 Which diagram shows the best method for securing loads and protecting lashings? A. Diagram 1 B. Diagram 2 C. Diagram 3 Explaination: "Diagram 3's load has a balanced restraint with a protecting cover on the load to prevent damage to the lashings." 2 / 26 Sheets and tarpaulins are not strong enough to hold down bulk loads unless the load is: A. Very heavy. B. Very wet. C. Very light. Only a very light load should be secured under a sheet or tarpaulin." 3 / 26 Loaded shipping containers fitted with corner twist locks should: A. Not be carried on trucks not fitted with twist locks. B. Be chained to a truck that is not fitted with twist locks. C. Only be carried on trucks if secured with webbing. Explaination: "These are specific fixings designed to keep the load secure" 4 / 26 The load on the vehicle shown in the diagram is resting against the headboard. This method of load restraint is known as A. Blocking. B. Attaching. C. Containing. Explaination: "This method is called blocking and prevents the load from sliding forwards." 5 / 26 For vehicles with a GVM over 4.5 tonnes (excluding cranes) the vehicle width, including the load, must not be greater than: A. 1.2 metres B. 2.5 metres C. 3.2 metres Explaination: "A vehicle must not exceed 2.5 metres wide." 6 / 26 What is the maximum allowable distance that a load may project on the side of a vehicle, provided overall width does not exceed 2.5 metres? A. 150mm. B. 200mm. C. 250mm. Explaination: "The maximum distance a load is allowed to project is 150mm, as long as the overall load doesn't exceed 2.5m." 7 / 26 A load restraint system on a vehicle should be capable of restraining what percentage of the weight of the load from shifting sideways or rearwards? A. Diagram 1 B. Diagram 2 C. Diagram 3 Explaination: "Restraints should be capable of sustaining 50% of the load's weight sideways and rearwards." 8 / 26 The most important part of blocking when securing a load is: A. The outriggers. B. The chocks. C. The headboard or bulkhead. The headboard or bulkhead is the most important part of blocking." 9 / 26 Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining a loose load? A. Diagram 1 B. Diagram 2 C. Diagram 3 Diagram 3's load is restrained correctly. 10 / 26 Which diagram shows the correct position for carrying loads with potentially dangerous projections? A. Diagram 1 B. Diagram 2 C. Diagram 3 Explaination: "The potentially dangerous projection should face to the rear and the load should be blocked." 11 / 26 A poorly loaded vehicle is unsafe to drive. To avoid loss of steering and loss of traction under power, you should: A. Spread the load close to the centre line of the vehicle. B. Load heavy items to one side. C. Stack the lighter things at the bottom. Explaination: "Keeping the load close to the centre line keeps the vehicle balanced." 12 / 26 A load restraint system on a vehicle should be capable of restraining what percentage of the weight of the load from shifting forwards and upwards? A. Diagram 1 B. Diagram 2 C. Diagram 3 The majority of sustained force will be forwards when braking, as opposed to vertical forces due to humps in the road. 80% of the load's weight should be able to be restrained forwards." 13 / 26 Vehicles carrying what type of loads are more likely to overturn on corners? A. Heavy loads B. High centre of mass loads and 'live' loads (eg. Bulk liquids, livestock) C. Blocked loads Explaination: "Loads that have a high centre of gravity tip more easily, and 'live' loads can move when cornering, changing the centre of gravity of the trailer." 14 / 26 Which of the following methods will best directly restrain a contained load? A. Diagram 1 - Tankers, tipper bodies. B. Diagram 2 - Headboards, side / tail gates. C. Diagram 3 - Direct lashings. 15 / 26 What is the maximum length that a load may project in front of a vehicle? A. 0.8 metres. B. 1.2 metres. C. 2.0 metres. Explaination: "The maximum length a load may project in front of a vehicle is 1.2m." 16 / 26 Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining large pipe loads? A. Diagram 1 B. Diagram 2 C. Diagram 3 Explaination: "Large loads restrained with only one strap can twist or pivot under the strap" 17 / 26 Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining divided loads? A. Diagram 1 B. Diagram 2 C. Diagram 3 Restrain loads so that they don't move" 18 / 26 Which 'tie down angle' is not recommended for lashings? A. Truck 1 B. Truck 2 C. Truck 3 Explaination: "15 degrees is not sufficient to secure the load." 19 / 26 Which diagram shows the correct dunnage position for long rigid loads such as steel pipes? A. Diagram 1 B. Diagram 2 C. Diagram 3 20 / 26 Which of the diagrams shows the correct loading position to prevent twisting of the chassis frame? A. Diagram 2 B. Diagram 3 C. Diagram 1 Explaination: "In diagram 2 the load is positioned near the centre line of the vehicle." 21 / 26 Which diagram shows the correct load position to ensure weight on the steer axles? A. Diagram 1 B. Diagram 2 C. Diagram 3 Explaination: "Loads 1 and 3 are positioned too far back." 22 / 26 When loading cardboard cartons and boxes on a vehicle, where should the heaviest items be placed? A. In the middle of the load. B. At the top of the load. C. At the bottom of the load. Keeping the heaviest items at the bottom of the load keeps the centre of gravity low." 23 / 26 The vehicles shown in the diagram are loaded with logs. Which ones have correctly secured loads? A. Vehicles 1 and 3. B. Vehicles 1 and 2. C. Vehicle 3 only. Explaination: "Vehicle 2's load is at risk of shifting when cornering." 24 / 26 The truck shown in the diagram is braking heavily. In what direction will the unrestrained load on the truck tray move? A. Forwards. B. Backwards. C. Sideways. Explaination: "The load will slide forwards under braking unless blocked." 25 / 26 Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining small pipe or log loads? A. Diagram 1 B. Diagram 2 C. Diagram 3 This prevents loads from sliding sideways during cornering" 26 / 26 In which diagram is the load NOT blocked? A. Truck 1. B. Truck 2. C. Truck 3. Explaination: "The load in truck two is at risk of sliding forwards under heavy braking or in an accident." Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
