CPC Case Study 1

How should Gavin calculate the weight of his load?

• A. Count the heads of lettuce
• B. Know the average weights of the lettuce and the crates
• C. Ask the supplier
• D. Doesn't matter as long as it fits in the truck

What’s missing from Gavin's walk around check?

• A. Reflectors clean
• B. Lights and Indicators
• C. Doors and load secured correctly
• D. Tax and Insurance displayed

What should NOT form part of his walk around check?

• A. Lights
• B. Mirrors
• C. Tax disk
• D. Seatbelts

How should Gavin react to the sudden left turn?

• A. Go past, turn around and come back.
• B. The way he did it was fine, if the door was closed properly the lettuce not have fell out.
• C. Brake hard and reverse back

Who was responsible for the Lettuce?

• A. The company who supplied the load.
• B. Gavin as he is the driver.
• C. Gavin’s Boss.
• D. No-one its only lettuce

What should Gavin have done before exiting the truck?

• A. What he did was fine. The truck was on a level surface.
• B. Apply handbrake, Switch off engine, Leave in neutral
• C. Apply handbrake, Switch off engine, Leave in a low gear.
• D. Switch off engine, Leave in a high gear, Apply handbrake

What is wrong with Gavin’s approach to driving in the rain?

• A. Nothing. Gavin is an experienced driver and knows best.
• B. If Gavin’s truck has ABS then it should be fine as the lettuce is a light load.
• C. He should be allowing up to double stopping distance in the rain.
• D. He should drive very slowly in the rain, just in case

What is wrong with Gavin’s overtaking manoeuvre?

• A. Nothing as his manoeuvre was completely safe.
• B. Gavin should ensure he can see the vehicle he is passing in his side mirror before returning to the left lane.
• C. Gavin didn’t check his mirror before moving out to pass the car.
• D. Gavin should check his mirrors before moving out and see the vehicle in his mirror before moving back in to his lane, remembering to signal back in.

What’s the maximum amount hours Gavin allowed to drive in one day as part of his job?

• A. 8
• B. 10
• C. 12
• D. 9

How many times a week can drive the maximum amount of hours in a day?

• A. Once
• B. Twice
• C. Three
• D. Five