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Add to cartWhich statement about gravity is correct?
A. Gravity depends on the average center of gravity in a vehicle.
B. Gravity is determined by the load of a vehicle.
C. Every point in a loaded vehicle has its own center of gravity.
C. Every point in a loaded vehicle has its own center of gravity.
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Which statement about kinetic energy is correct?
A. The kinetic energy of an unloaded vehicle is greater than that of a lightly loaded vehicle.
B. The kinetic energy of a vehicle only changes due to changes in the load.
C. Due to kinetic energy, the braking distance increases quadratically when speed doubles.
C. Due to kinetic energy, the braking distance increases quadratically when speed doubles.
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What happens to the center of gravity when a truck is loaded?
A. It becomes higher.
B. It becomes lower.
C. It becomes heavier.
You are driving a tanker on a winding road. Which situation is the most dangerous?
A. The tank is half full.
B. The tank is empty.
C. The tank is full.
What happens to the load if a truck entrs a roundabout without reducing speed and takes the second exit straight ahead?
A. The load is first pushed to the left, then to the right, and then back to the left.
B. The load is first pushed to the right, then to the left, and then to the right.
C. The load is first pushed to the left, then to the right, then again to the left and right.
A. The load is first pushed to the left, then to the right, and then back to the left.
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What is the effect of sand on the loading floor?
A. Friction increases.
B. Friction decreases.
C. None, as long as I use inti-slip mats.
What is the maximum permitted gross vehicle mass (MTM) of a combination with six axles in Flanders?
A. 40,000 kg
B. 44,000 kg
C. 48,000 kg
A lasting strap has the marking SHF = 50 daN. What does this mean?
A. The force that must be manually applied to achieve the pre-tensioning force.
B. The maximum permitted pulling force applied to the strap.
C. The force present in the strap when it is manually tensioned.
A. The force that must be manually applied to achieve the pre-tensioning force.
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Create quizEvery professional driver need to know what forces will work on his load when driving.
Which statement about gravity is correct?
A. Gravity depends on the average center of gravity in a vehicle.
B. Gravity is determined by the load of a vehicle.
C. Every point in a loaded vehicle has its own center of gravity.
Which statement about kinetic energy is correct?
A. The kinetic energy of an unloaded vehicle is greater than that of a lightly loaded vehicle.
B. The kinetic energy of a vehicle only changes due to changes in the load.
C. Due to kinetic energy, the braking distance increases quadratically when speed doubles.
What happens to the center of gravity when a truck is loaded?
A. It becomes higher.
B. It becomes lower.
C. It becomes heavier.
You are driving a tanker on a winding road. Which situation is the most dangerous?
A. The tank is half full.
B. The tank is empty.
C. The tank is full.
What happens to the load if a truck entrs a roundabout without reducing speed and takes the second exit straight ahead?
A. The load is first pushed to the left, then to the right, and then back to the left.
B. The load is first pushed to the right, then to the left, and then to the right.
C. The load is first pushed to the left, then to the right, then again to the left and right.
What is the effect of sand on the loading floor?
A. Friction increases.
B. Friction decreases.
C. None, as long as I use inti-slip mats.
What is the maximum permitted gross vehicle mass (MTM) of a combination with six axles in Flanders?
A. 40,000 kg
B. 44,000 kg
C. 48,000 kg
A lasting strap has the marking SHF = 50 daN. What does this mean?
A. The force that must be manually applied to achieve the pre-tensioning force.
B. The maximum permitted pulling force applied to the strap.
C. The force present in the strap when it is manually tensioned.
What is 'blocking' (stempelen) a truck?
A. Placing the correct stamps on documents so the truck can be put into traffic.
B. Securing cylindrical cargo using blocks in the loading floor.
C. Stabilizing the truck by extending support beams and placing them on the ground.
What does the abbreviation MTM means?
A. Minimum Permitted Mass
B. Maximum Permitted Mass
C. Minimum Towing Mass.
What is axle load?
A. The pressure of an axle with wheels on the load surface.
B. The pressure of an axle on the road surface.
C. The pressure of an axle on the wheel.
You must deliver goods with a trailer in a country where the MTM for towing is 50,000 kg. You drive through a country where the MTM is 40,000 kg. What do you do?
A. The Belgium MTM appliers, so you may load up to 44,000 kg.
B. You must adhere to the lowest value along your route, so you do not fully load your truck.
C. You may load up to a total mass of 50,000 kg.
What are the maximum dimensions of a standard truck?
A. Height 3m, width 2.20m, length 12m
B. Height 4m, width 2.55m, length 12m
C. Height 4m, width 2.60m, length 16.50m
Gasoline has a density of 0.7. What does this mean?
A. 1 liter of gasoline weighs 700 grams.
B. 7 liters of gasoline weigh 1 kilogram.
C. 0.7 liters of gasoline weigh 1 kilogram.
The coefficient of friction between wood and aluminum is 0.4, and between steel and steel plate 0.2. Which combination will slide the fastest?
A. Wood on aluminum.
B. Steel on steel plate.
C. Both combinations will slide equally fast.
What is the best way to secure a coil on a truck?
A. With a coil well in the loading floor, and if that is not possible, with wedges or coil cradles.
B. With twistlocks.
C. With filling materials such as airbags or pallets.
What is the maximum payload of a truck with three axles, with an empty weight of 5,000 kg and n alternative drive?
A. 19,000 kg
B. 22,000 kg
C. 21,000 kg
What are twistlocks?
A. Devices used to secure containers.
B. Devices used to secure goods in the loading space using internal wall connections.
C. Devices used to secure a coil.
Which statement about the center of gravity of a vehicle is correct?
A. The center of gravity of a vehicle is fixed.
B. The center of gravity of a vehicle can change depending on temperature.
C. The center of gravity of a vehicle can change depending on the load carried.
What is the maximum length of a tractor with a semi-trailer?
A. 18.75 m
B. 16.50 m
C. 25.25 m
Does a tank semi-trailer count as a cargo in a combination?
A. Yes
B. No
C. The tank semi-trailer does not, but its contents do.
What do we call a pallet with dimensions 80 x 120 cm?
A. An ISO pallet
B. A Euro pallet
C. An IBC pallet
During an inspection it turns out your truck is overloaded. Who is normally considered responsible?
A. Yourself
B. Your company
C. The loader
Which forces can act on the load under normal conditions?
A. 0.8 forward, 0.8 backward and 0.5 sideways
B. 0.5 forward, 0.8 backward and 0.5 sideways
C. 0.8 forward, 0.5 backward and 0.5 sideways
The free space between rectangular cargo and the rear wall can best be blocked with:
A. Blocking beams or shoring bars.
B. Stretch film.
C. Wedges.
What are wedges?
A. Blocks with a slanted edge used to secure cylindrical loads.
B. Blocks used to secure a container on a trailer.
C. A type of internal wall connection.
How much hand force is required to achieve the maximum pre-tensioning force of this lashing straps?
A. 50 daN
B. 350 daN
C. 2,500 daN
-- see picture in book page 62
Which securing method is generally preferred?
A. Force securing.
B. Form securing (blocking).
C. Neither
Which statement is correct?
A. The weight of the object is 1,000 kg.
B. The center of gravity of the object is 1,000 kg.
C. The mass of the object is 1,000 kg.
Which force in a lashing strap is used in direct lashing?
A. LC
B. STF
C. SHF
What movement do your body and the road make when you perform an emergency stop?
A. A forward movement.
B. No movement.
C. A backward movement.
What force must a lasting strap on a truck with an MTM of 10,000 kg be able to withstand at minimum?
A. 800 daN
B. 1,000 daN
C. 2,000 daN
Which statement about tie-down lasting is most correct?
A. in tie-down lashing, the load is pressed onto the loading floor using lashing equipment by tensioning it over the load.
B. Tie-down lashing is equal to securing the load with a loop on the side of the truck.
C. Tie-down lashing is done by directly attaching the load to the lashing equipment.
Which film must you heat so that the plastic adheres to the load unit?
A. Stretch film.
B. Wrapping film.
C. Shrink film.
What are the strongest forces a load can experience at sea?
A. Mainly forward forces.
B. Mainly backward forces.
C. Mainly forces perpendicular to the length of the ship.
Which country is the strictest regarding load securing?
A. Belgium.
B. Greece.
C. Germany.
Which angle between the lashing strap and the loading floor gives the best result for tie-down lashing?
A. Between 10° and 55°
B. 45°
C. 90°
What force must a standard headboard of a truck that complies with the EN standard be able to withstand?
A. 40% of the MTM, with maximum of 5,000 daN.
B. 40% of the payload, with a maximum of 5,000 daN.
C. 40% of the payload, with maximum of 3,000 daN.
What is the unit of weight?
A. Newton
B. Gram
C. ton
You apply a tie-down lashing to a pallet with this lashing strap (see book). With what force is the load pressed against the loading floor?
A. 50daN
B. 350daN
C. 2,500 daN
-- see picture in book page 63
Case 1
You are driving a tractor and a semi-trailer. The MTM of the tractor is 18,000 kg, the MTM of the semi-tractor is 37,000 kg. You are transporting a load packed in IBCs (intermediate Bulk Containers)
Case 1
You are driving a tractor and a semi-trailer. The MTM of the tractor is 18,000 kg, the MTM of the semi-tractor is 37,000 kg. You are transporting a load packed in IBCs (intermediate Bulk Containers)
1. What is the maximum MTM of the combination in Europe?
A. 55,000 kg
B. 44,000 kg
C. 40,000 kg
Case 1
You are driving a tractor and a semi-trailer. The MTM of the tractor is 18,000 kg, the MTM of the semi-tractor is 37,000 kg. You are transporting a load packed in IBCs (intermediate Bulk Containers)
2. What force occurs when accelerating on a straight road?
A. Forward force
B. Backward force
C. Centrifugal force
Case 1
You are driving a tractor and a semi-trailer. The MTM of the tractor is 18,000 kg, the MTM of the semi-tractor is 37,000 kg. You are transporting a load packed in IBCs (intermediate Bulk Containers)
3. For which types of cargo are IBCs mainly suitable?
A. Bulk goods such a powders and granulates, an liquids.
B. General cargo
C. Food products
Case 1
You are driving a tractor and a semi-trailer. The MTM of the tractor is 18,000 kg, the MTM of the semi-tractor is 37,000 kg. You are transporting a load packed in IBCs (intermediate Bulk Containers)
4. Where can you find information about your truck, such a maximum axle loads?
A. On the technical sheet.
B. On the inspection certificate.
C. On the certificate of conformity.
Case 1
You are driving a tractor and a semi-trailer. The MTM of the tractor is 18,000 kg, the MTM of the semi-tractor is 37,000 kg. You are transporting a load packed in IBCs (intermediate Bulk Containers)
5. On your route encounter several roundabouts. Which forces must you take into account?
A. Forward forces when approaching the roundabout, because you need to brake.
B. Lateral forces when driving on, entering, and exiting the roundabout.
C. Both A and B