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HS&E HIW practice question: Traffic, vehicles and working at the roadside (6 of 6)

E. Specialist: Highway works A free question from our original HS&E HIW practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.

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Vehicles and workers share a route through the works after dark.

What does HSE say about lighting?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Lighting isn't needed, as vehicles have headlights
  2. B. Only light the welfare cabin and the site office
  3. C. Light it so drivers and walkers can see each other
  4. D. Turn site lights off to save fuel
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Headlights alone may not show people on foot.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Shared routes need lighting.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says lighting should let drivers and pedestrians on shared routes see each other easily.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Shared routes need lighting.

Explanation

Light shared routes so drivers and people on foot can see each other.

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