Rijbewijs C - Vakbekwaamheid - English - Veiligheid - Safety

You have an accident in Spain and you don't speak Spanish. The other party wants to use a European accident report form in Spanish. Is that allowed?

A. Yes, because the form is a standardized document across Europe, regardless of language.
B. No, you must only complete a Dutch form, the other party only a Spanish one.
C. No, you must both complete two forms.

What information must you certainly provide in an accident with injuries when contacting emergency services?

A. The brand of the vehicles involved.
B. The location of the accident and the number of the injured persons.
C. Your name, address, and the name of your employer.

What is the Dobli mirror?

A. The curb mirror.
B. The blind spot mirror.
C. The wide-angle mirror.

Explain the four A's in an incident involving hazardous substances.

A. secure, wait, stay away, and cover. (afzetten, afwachten, afblijven en afdekken)
B. secure, wait stay away, and keep distance. (afzetten, afwachten, afblijven en afstand houden)
C. Isolate, wait, stay away, and keep distance. (afgeven, afwachten, afblijven en afstand houden)

You are involved in an accident, but there are no injuries. What is your first concern?

A. Make the accident location safe; if possible move your vehicle or signal.
B. Fill out the accident report form at the exact location.
C. Notify emergency services and then not show up.

How should the Rautek grip be performed?

A. Your left hand through the victim's left armpit, right hand through the right armpit, grasp your own hands and carefully drag the victim away; possible support the head.
B. Your left hand through the left armpit to the victim's right upper arm and your right hand through the right armpit to your right elbow; carefully drag away.
C. The Rautek grip may only be performed by trained medical personal.

Who or what is the main cause of most accidents?

A. Humans
B. The road infrastructure.
C. A defect in the vehicle.

What should you take into account when exiting a tunnel in the mountains?

A. A possible difference in weather conditions.
B. The temperature of your engine.
C. The altitude difference.

You notice that your truck has been broken into during a break. What do you do?

A. Call the police and touch nothing.
B. Clean up and check whether anything ha been stolen, then call the police.
C. Inform your employer and continue driving. He will contact the police in Belgium.

After signing the accident report form, can changes still be made in the situation sketch?

A. Yes, it is allowed.
B. Yes, but only after telephone contact with the other party.
C. No, that is not allowed.

What do you do if your truck catches fire in a tunnel?

A. Stop immediately, turn off the engine, and leave the vehicle.
B. Try to drive out of the tunnel, and if that doesn't work, stop, turn off the engine, and leave the vehicle.
C. Turn around, drive out of the tunnel, turn off the engine, and leave the vehicle.

What is allowed in a tunnel?

A. Only stopping.
B. Stopping and perking.
C. Neither

When should you pay extra attention for an accident involving (motor)cyclists?

A. When turning left.
B. When turning right.
C. When you have to break abrupt

How many deaths occur annually on Belgian roads?

A. About 550
B. About 1,500
C. About 850

When is it best to park in a perking area to reduce the risk of cargo theft?

A. Close to other trucks, this increase social control.
B. Far away from other trucks, it is quiet there and you can sleep well.
C. In the light, so you can sleep well.

What should you do if you want to report the exact location of a fire in a tunnel?

A. Cal the fire department using an emergency phone.
B. Call the control room using an emergency phone.
C. Call the fire department via 112 using a mobile phone.

How can you tell if a truck is transporting dangerous goods?

A. By it shape (tanker or not), the company name, and the plate and labels.
B. Only by it's shape (tanker or not) and the plates and labels.
C. Only by the plates and labels.

What should you do when entering a tunnel?

A. Turn on your hazard lights.
B. Turn on the radio.
C. Turn on your lights and remove your sunglasses.

CASE 1

It is a rainy day and you have to make a series of deliveries to various shops in the center of Brussels. You overslept and therefore leave an hour late at work. It's a busy day, and your mood is affected by a family argument this morning.

CASE 1

It is a rainy day and you have to make a series of deliveries to various shops in the center of Brussels. You overslept and therefore leave an hour late at work. It's a busy day, and your mood is affected by a family argument this morning.

Do you adjust your diving style and speed to the weather and traffic conditions, even if you are late and might lose even more time?

A. Yes
B. No

CASE 1

It is a rainy day and you have to make a series of deliveries to various shops in the center of Brussels. You overslept and therefore leave an hour late at work. It's a busy day, and your mood is affected by a family argument this morning.

In what percentage of accidents is inappropriate speed the main cause of the accident?

A. In more than half of the accidents.
B. In about 35 percent of accidents.
C. In about 20 percent of accidents.

CASE 1

It is a rainy day and you have to make a series of deliveries to various shops in the center of Brussels. You overslept and therefore leave an hour late at work. It's a busy day, and your mood is affected by a family argument this morning.

What do you do to make up for lost time?

A. Stay calm and work in a focused way.
B. Always drive through orange traffic lights, assuming they will stay green longer.
C. At every stop, jump out of the cabin and out of the loading area.

CASE 1

It is a rainy day and you have to make a series of deliveries to various shops in the center of Brussels. You overslept and therefore leave an hour late at work. It's a busy day, and your mood is affected by a family argument this morning.

On the highway ahead of you, about 200 meters away, you see an accident between two passenger cars, causing the road to be blocked. What should you do first?

A. Turn on your hazard lights.
B. Brake carefully and stop your truck on the roadway.
C. Brake immediately and steer your truck on the shoulder (pechstrook).

CASE 1

It is a rainy day and you have to make a series of deliveries to various shops in the center of Brussels. You overslept and therefore leave an hour late at work. It's a busy day, and your mood is affected by a family argument this morning.

One of the drivers is unconscious and appears to be seriously injured on the roadway. Are you allowed to move the person?

A. Yes, if it is necessary to save their life.
B. No, you are not a medical professional and you must not move the unconscious person.
C. No, you must always leave an unconscious person at the scene of the accident.

CASE 1

It is a rainy day and you have to make a series of deliveries to various shops in the center of Brussels. You overslept and therefore leave an hour late at work. It's a busy day, and your mood is affected by a family argument this morning.

Trucks have a higher accident risk then other vehicles.

A. True
B. False

CASE 2

You are approaching a junction with traffic lights within a built-up area. In front of you, a cyclist is riding. Your speed is about 45km/h and the traffic light is still green. You want to turn right into a narrow street.

CASE 2

You are approaching a junction with traffic lights within a built-up area. In front of you, a cyclist is riding. Your speed is about 45km/h and the traffic light is still green. You want to turn right into a narrow street.

Do you overtake the cyclist before the junction?

A. Yes
B. No

CASE 2

You are approaching a junction with traffic lights within a built-up area. In front of you, a cyclist is riding. Your speed is about 45km/h and the traffic light is still green. You want to turn right into a narrow street.

What should you primarily take into account when turning right?

A. The blind spot.
B. The rear overhang.
C. Both the blind spot and the rear overhang.

CASE 2

You are approaching a junction with traffic lights within a built-up area. In front of you, a cyclist is riding. Your speed is about 45km/h and the traffic light is still green. You want to turn right into a narrow street.

what do you do to turn right into the narrow street?

A. You partially drive onto the left side of the road to be able to make the turn.
B. You check if there is enough space from oncoming traffic and then partially drive onto the left side of the road to make the turn.
C. You take the turn without deviating. If that doesn't work, you can always reverse and try again.

CASE 2

You are approaching a junction with traffic lights within a built-up area. In front of you, a cyclist is riding. Your speed is about 45km/h and the traffic light is still green. You want to turn right into a narrow street.

Just after the turn, you hit a stationary car from behind. There are no injuries, only material damage. What do you do?

A. You fill in the accident report form on the spot.
B. You move your truck so that the road is not blocked, and fill in the accident report form at the side of the road.
C. You tell the driver of the passenger car to drive to a certain place to fill in the accident report form there.

CASE 2

You are approaching a junction with traffic lights within a built-up area. In front of you, a cyclist is riding. Your speed is about 45km/h and the traffic light is still green. You want to turn right into a narrow street.

The chance of fatalities in an accident involving a truck is higher than in other accidents. How much higher is the risk?

A. About 2.5 times.
B. About 5 times.
C. About 10 times.