IRTEC Legeslative

Anyone who runs a vehicle for hire or reward, must apply for an Operators Licence if the vehicle is above what weight?

• 1 Tonne

• 3500 Kgs

• 7500Kgs

• 12000Kgs

Who do you apply to for an Operators Licence (O Licence)?

• The Police commisioner

• The Traffic Commisioner

• The DVSA

• The Local Borough Council

Once given an O licence, what is used to measure the operators compliance with their licence?

• TCCP - Traffic Commissioners Compliance Police

• YMCA

• DVLA (Driver & Vehicle Licencing Authority)

• OCRS - Operator Compliance Risk Score

On a day to day basis, who enforces the vehicle regulations?

• The Police

• The DVSA

• MOT Station

• The Traffic Commisioner

Which of these aspects is controlled by the O licence?

• Regular safety inspection intervals

• The Drivers hours

• The Tachograph calibration

• The mechanics' wages and holidays

If an operator's lorry is stopped for a random check at the roadside, and is found with a defect, what is given?

• An MOT failure notice

• PG 10

• PG tips

• PG 9

Which of these is a SANCTION which can be taken against the O licence holder for non-compliance?

• The fleet can be CURTAILED

•  Their vehicle can be IMPOUNDED

• A FINE (up to £50,000)

• The fleet can be GROUNDED

There are 2 types of PG9. What are they?

• IMMEDIATE & SERIOUS

• DELAYED & DANGEROUS

• DELAYED & IMMEDIATE

• IMMEDIATE & DANGEROUS

If you had to put out an elecrical fire, which colour extinguishers could you choose?

• Red & Blue

• Cream & Blue

• Cream & Black

• Black & Blue

What is the purpose of carrying out scheduled safety inspections?

• To make more profit - it is a business after all

•  To comply with the Traffic Commissioner's O licence requirements & keep the vehicle in a roadworthy condidtion

• To carry out routine servicing to keep the vehicle well maintained

• To keep the DVSA off your back, and make sure it passes the MOT test.