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Plant and workplace transport questions for the CSCS MAP test

4 free questions on Plant and workplace transport, from section D. High risk activities. Every question is original and explains why each option is right or wrong.

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Question 1

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You are planning the site layout.

What is the best way to protect pedestrians from vehicles?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Let drivers and pedestrians share routes, as they can see each other
  2. B. Use reversing alarms only
  3. C. Ban pedestrians from site in the morning
  4. D. Keep them apart with separate routes, barriers and marked crossings
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Drivers often can't see pedestrians.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Alarms help, but separation is better.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. That isn't practical. Plan separate routes.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE says separate pedestrians from vehicles where possible, with barriers and protected crossing points.

Explanation

Keep pedestrians and vehicles apart with separate routes, barriers and marked crossing points.

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Question 2

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Deliveries to your site often need vehicles to reverse.

What should you look at first?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Removing the need to reverse
  2. B. Asking drivers to reverse faster
  3. C. Using the youngest worker as a banksman
  4. D. Having pedestrians walk behind vehicles to check
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says remove the need for reversing where possible, for example with one-way systems or drive-through areas.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. That makes accidents more likely.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Banksmen must be trained and competent, whatever their age.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. That is exactly where they could be hit.

Explanation

Remove reversing where possible. Where it can't be avoided, use trained banksmen and keep people clear.

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Question 3

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A telehandler on your site will lift loads near the edge of a slope.

What does HSE say about the ground?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Any ground is fine if the driver is skilled
  2. B. Slopes are safer, as loads roll off
  3. C. Only the weather matters
  4. D. It should be prepared, flat and graded
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Unsuitable ground can make the machine overturn.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Slopes make overturning more likely.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. The ground is critical to stability.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE says telehandlers should be used on prepared, flat and graded surfaces, as they can overturn when lifting.

Explanation

Use telehandlers on prepared, flat ground, never travel with a raised load, and use only trained, authorised drivers.

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Question 4

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A worker asks to drive the telehandler because the usual driver is off sick.

Who should drive it?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Only an authorised, trained driver
  2. B. Anyone with a car driving licence
  3. C. The worker, as long as they go slowly
  4. D. Whoever finishes their own work first
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says telehandler drivers must be trained, competent and authorised.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. A car licence doesn't cover telehandler training.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. They must be trained and authorised.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Only authorised drivers should use it.

Explanation

Plant must only be driven by trained, competent and authorised people.

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