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HS&E Operatives practice question: Plant and site transport (1 of 8) D. High risk activities A free question from our original HS&E Operatives practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.
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A banksman is guiding a lorry as it reverses into the site. Part way back, the driver can no longer see the banksman.
What should the driver do?
Choose one answer.
A A. Use the mirrors and finish the reverse aloneB B. Stop immediatelyC C. Keep reversing slowly until the banksman appears againD D. Sound the horn and keep goingShow the answer and explanation Answer: B
A. Wrong: Wrong. The lorry has a banksman because the driver can't see everything. Stop and wait.B. Right: Right. HSE says if drivers lose sight of the banksman or signaller they should stop immediately.C. Wrong: Wrong. The banksman may be in the lorry's path. The driver must stop until they can see the banksman again.D. Wrong: Wrong. A horn doesn't tell the driver where the banksman or anyone else is.Explanation If a driver loses sight of the banksman, they must stop straight away. Banksmen stand where they can be seen and are out of the vehicle's path.
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