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CPCS Traffic Marshall Test 3

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There are 20 CPCS Traffic Marshall Test questions in this assessment. You need to score 16 out of 20 to pass. You may review answers after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. Which of these is NOT a factor which could reduce the effectiveness of rear-view mirrors fitted to plant or vehicles? Give ONE answer
A Age
B Damaged
C Dirty
D Incorrectly positioned
Correct Answer: A Age
Explanation: Mirrors must be clean, undamaged and correctly positioned
2. Who is always responsible for ensuring the safe movement of the plant or vehicle? Give ONE answer
A The client's appointed person
B The driver/operator
C The marshaller
D There is no one person always responsible
Correct Answer: B The driver/operator
Explanation: The driver/operator is always ultimately responsible
3. Why have a logistics or delivery plan? Give ONE answer
A There is no real purpose: this is just bureaucracy
B To ensure the storage facility is always full
C To keep the minimum number of deliveries of materials or plant to site at any one time
D To make sure that all deliveries are logged
Correct Answer: C To keep the minimum number of deliveries of materials or plant to site at any one time
Explanation: Logistics plans or delivery plans are intended to give a clear and efficient plan to move as many materials or plant as possible
4. Can you identify TWO advantages that tracked plant have over a wheeled vehicle in relation to manoeuvring and travelling? Give TWO answers
A Greater rotation
B Increased speed
C Power efficiency
D Traction
Correct Answer: C Power efficiency, D Traction
Explanation: Power efficiency and traction are important boosts to tracked plant
5. Which of these are TWO considerations that should be made to the marshaller's position when marshalling a reversing vehicle? Give TWO answers
A That it is a safe position
B That the marshaller and the driver can maintain eye contact on the vehicle's path of travel
C The experience level of the driver
D The number of other vehicles in proximity
Correct Answer: A That it is a safe position, B That the marshaller and the driver can maintain eye contact on the vehicle's path of travel
Explanation: Maintaining a safe position and the need for eye contact are both critical
6. Which of these is NOT an element that should be included in a traffic management plan? Give ONE answer
A Site access
B Site address
C The length of time you have been delivering to a site
D Work programme
Correct Answer: C The length of time you have been delivering to a site
Explanation: The five items that should be found within a traffic management plan are: 1. Site address 2. Work programme 3. Site access 4. Vehicle call-up procedure 5. Existing waiting and loading procedures
7. Which of these are TWO actions that must always be done before a marshaller approaches an item of plant or vehicle to relay movement instructions to the driver/operator? Give TWO answers
A Checking the paperwork
B Give a thumbs-up signal to ensure you have the driver’s/operator’s attention
C Vehicle checks by far sight
D Wait until the plant/vehicle is stopped/grounded before approaching
Correct Answer: B Give a thumbs-up signal to ensure you have the driver’s/operator’s attention , D Wait until the plant/vehicle is stopped/grounded before approaching
Explanation: Waiting until a vehicle or plant is stationary is vital, along with the use of the thumbs-up sign
8. Which of these is NOT a legitimate factor that can prevent a driver from seeing a marshaller who is guiding them? Give ONE answer
A Attachments such as boom arms
B Heavy rain
C Poor eyesight
D Strong sunlight
Correct Answer: C Poor eyesight
Explanation: Poor eyesight means a person should not be working as a driver, legitimate things that can prevent a driver from seeing the marshaller when being guided by them are 1. Attachments, boom arms etc 2. Strong sunlight 3. Heavy rain
9. Which of these is a factor which a marshaller should consider when guiding road transport vehicles compared to site-based plant? Give ONE answer
A Large vehicles, especially articulated lorries often need to perform complicated manoeuvres to turn safely
B The age of the vehicle or plant
C The experience level of the driver
D The level of ongoing professional relationship with the driver
Correct Answer: A Large vehicles, especially articulated lorries often need to perform complicated manoeuvres to turn safely
Explanation: Spatial manoeuvres can be challenging in larger vehicles
10. Which of these documents would enable a marshaller to identify that there is a Safe System of Work (SSOW) in place? Give ONE answer
A Any existing contract information
B The category of the operator's driving licence
C The log of the vehicle or plant
D The site's Traffic Management Plan (TMP)
Correct Answer: D The site's Traffic Management Plan (TMP)
Explanation: The TMP is the only important documentation for an SSOW
11. Which of these is NOT a circumstance in which a marshaller would always need to ensure a driver/operator reduces their speed? Give ONE answer
A Account of the driving surface and the site layout
B Account of the type of load being transported
C When vehicles/plant do not have speedometers
D Whether the driver has been to the location before
Correct Answer: D Whether the driver has been to the location before
Explanation: The absence of a speedometer, the nature of the load, and the type of driving surface are all legitimate factors.
12. When guiding and assisting an item of plant that is being repositioned, what should a marshaller always check? Give ONE answer
A That a safety inspection has been done of the route
B That the route is clear of pedestrians and hazards (other plant etc)
C The experience level of the driver
D The number of vehicles that have been in the space in the previous 24 hours
Correct Answer: B That the route is clear of pedestrians and hazards (other plant etc)
Explanation: The total absence of pedestrians and hazards (other plant etc) has to be checked before a marshal starts to guide and assist an item of plant that is being repositioned
13. When positioning the cab on a 360-degree slew type machine when travelling, which general rule should be applied? Give ONE answer
A The cab should be facing ahead with the tracks/wheels in the backwards direction
B The cab should be facing ahead with the tracks/wheels in the forwards direction
C The cab should be facing behind with the tracks/wheels in the backwards direction
D The cab should be facing behind with the tracks/wheels in the forwards direction
Correct Answer: B The cab should be facing ahead with the tracks/wheels in the forwards direction
Explanation: During repositioning, the cab should always be facing ahead with the tracks/wheels in the forwards direction
14. What would be your first main consideration when you are marshalling a vehicle in an area having limited light during hours of darkness/dusk? Give ONE answer
A The level of light available
B The noise levels in the area
C Whether light sticks are being used
D Whether or not the vehicle's driver could see you clearly to receive signals
Correct Answer: D Whether or not the vehicle's driver could see you clearly to receive signals
Explanation: The main criteria should always be the level of visibility in order to give and receive signals - if that cannot be done, the action is not safe
15. Which TWO of these are the possible outcomes where a marshaller has been successfully prosecuted for not following legislation and regulations? Give TWO answers
A Prison sentence
B Substantial fine
C Verbal warning
D Written warning
Correct Answer: A Prison sentence, B Substantial fine
Explanation: A successful prosecution will always result in either a prison sentence or a substantial fine
16. What TWO things should a marshaller establish before movements begin if driver aids such as reversing cameras are fitted to the item of plant/vehicle? Give TWO answers
A That the driver can clearly see that the marshaller is visible when using the aid
B That the vehicle has tracks installed
C That they are operational (clean lenses etc.)
D That torch lights are not in use
Correct Answer: A That the driver can clearly see that the marshaller is visible when using the aid, C That they are operational (clean lenses etc.)
Explanation: When using reversing cameras, the marshaller must always establish they are operational and that the driver can clearly see the marshaller via the aid
17. What is the first course of action the marshaller should take if the designated travel route becomes blocked or is unavailable due to deterioration in ground conditions? Give ONE answer
A
B
Correct Answer: A , B
18. Which of these is NOT a factor that could affect the movement of plant or vehicles during wet weather compared to dry weather? Give ONE answer
A Automatic reduction in load size
B Loss of braking
C Loss of grip
D Loss of steering control
Correct Answer: A Automatic reduction in load size
Explanation: Loss of grip, braking or steering control are all factors that could affect the movement of plant or vehicles during wet weather compared to dry weather
19. Which TWO of these are valid dangers that could happen if a delivery vehicle has to shunt backwards and forward when reversing into a site from the public highway? Give TWO answers
A Deliveries could be delayed
B Pedestrians could be knocked down
C Signage could be damaged
D Vehicles on public highways could be struck
Correct Answer: B Pedestrians could be knocked down, D Vehicles on public highways could be struck
Explanation: If a delivery vehicle has to shunt backwards and forward when reversing into a site from the public highway, there is always a danger that either pedestrians could be knocked down, or vehicles on a public highway could be struck
20. Which of these is NOT a reason that may cause an item of plant to tip over sideways? Give ONE answer
A That it lacks tracking
B Travelling too fast whilst turning
C Travelling with an elevated load
D Turning on an incline
Correct Answer: A That it lacks tracking
Explanation: The main reasons that may cause an item of plant to tip over sideway are: 1. Soft ground 2. Travelling with an elevated load 3. Turning on an incline 4. Travelling too fast whilst turning