Here are the theory test questions for A68 Plant Driving - Set 3.
During the theory test you'll be asked a maximum of 40 questions.
Please note that your paper will include all the questions we have marked here with an asterisk *. In addition you will have a random selection of the other questions that are not marked here with an asterisk.
These questions will appear on every A68 paper
What could be the effect on driving a machine whereby either a counterweight, boom or bucket had been removed? (1 marks)*
Give THREE possible reasons why drivers of plant should not stray off the designated travel routes on site. (3 marks)*
If driving a machine in an area where the general public have access, what action should be taken? (2 marks)*
Before travelling, what TWO precautions need to be taking if travelling an item of plant fitted with a long boom and/or dipper length (4 marks)*
If required to drive an item of plant on site for maintenance or loading purposes, what must be checked on arrival to the site? (1 marks)*
Before driving an item of plant (such as a dump truck) on a site where reversing may be involved, what should be checked before starting? (2 marks)*
Once a transporter is positioned, state SIX actions that to be considered before loading commences. (6 marks)*
If loading a smooth drum ride-on roller, how can friction between the drums and the transporter ramps/bed be increased? (2 marks)*
On articulated-steered plant, what should be engaged after loading? (2 marks)*
If setting up to load or unload plant next to a pedestrian footpath, what action should be taken? (4 marks)*
Name SIX safety considerations that should be taken into account when selecting a site for the loading or unloading plant. (6 marks)*
According to the Road Traffic Act 1988, when is loading and unloading allowed on verges or footpaths? (2 marks)*
Before loading or unloading plant on the public highway, what specific measures must be considered? (6 marks)*
If an item of plant overhangs the trailer in excess of 305 mm, what effect does this have on transport operations? (2 marks)*
When loading, what is considered is the optimum, or best position to place an item of plant? (2 marks)*
In what situation does a hard hat not need to be worn when driving on a construction site? (2 marks)*
Once a transporter is positioned, state SIX actions that to be considered before loading commences. (6 marks)*
The transporter is parked on soft ground. What can happen if an item of plant is placed on the transporter? (1 marks)*
A random selection of these questions will appear on each A68 paper
In what situation does a hard hat not need to be worn when driving on a construction site? (2 marks)
The driver has to manoeuvre a new type of machine. What do Regulations (i.e. PUWER 98) and other guidance require the driver to have? (3 marks)
Give TWO examples of where The Work at Height Regulations may apply to the driving of plant. (2 marks)
If the driver needs to top-up the hydraulic oil of a machine before it can be moved, state TWO precautions to ensure cleanliness of the system. (2 marks)
What is the purpose of a roll or ROPS frame? (2 marks)
If checking the oil level using a dipstick, why must gloves be worn? (1 marks)
During work, the engine starts to overheat. Explain the danger if someone tries to remove the radiator or expansion tank cap. (2 marks)
On boom-equipped plant with an upper rotating structure, what TWO actions should be taken before slewing? (2 marks)
What is a possible consequence of driving wheeled plant where there was a deep cut in the sidewall of a tyre? (2 marks)
When MUST a banksman/signaller be used before moving any item of plant? (2 marks)
Why must the seat belt always be worn, even with the cab door closed? (2 marks)
Give THREE reasons that may cause the machine to tip over – forwards and/or sideways - whilst driving. (3 marks)
When driving/manoeuvring plant in a confined area or space, what could be the risks? (3 marks)
a) What determines the minimum distances that any part of plant and machinery has to be kept from over head electricity lines and
b) explain why a distance should be kept. (4 marks)
If a trench has a depth of 2.0 metres:
a) what is the minimum distance to maintain from the edge of the trench when travelling and
b) explain why. (2 marks)
When travelling on wet clay, what effect could this have on the machine, particularly on wheeled plant and rollers? (1 marks)
Manufacturers must give recommendations on how to travel plant up and down inclines. If this information is not known first hand, what is the general rule about travelling up and down slopes? (2 marks)
Off road tyres have deep grooves or raised treads. Explain a) the purpose of the treads/grooves and b) what can happen to the machine when driving if the treads or grooves are severely worn? (4 marks)
When steering wheeled plant with long rigid chassis around tight corners, what should be taken into account? (1 marks)
Making tight turns with tracked plant can cause what TWO effects? (2 marks)
Manoeuvring an articulated chassis plant in a restricted space requires what particular care? (1 marks)
When can additional personnel be transported around on site? (2 marks)
Before driving a machine away from rest, what final check must be made? (2 marks)
Before leaving the cab, what must be done before the engine is switched off? (2 marks)
Before leaving the cab and after switching off the machine, what final action must be carried out and why? (3 marks)
When parking the machine after use, name THREE places where the machine should NOT be parked. (3 marks)
Whenever possible, who should decide the positioning of the transporter for loading? (1 marks)
During the loading process, in terms of the plant, what is the transporter driver responsible for? (2 marks)
When tracked plant reaches the top of the ramp of a transporter, give TWO reasons why care must be taken? (2 marks)
After being loaded, what checks should be made to machines equipped with a cab? (3 marks)
The transporter is parked on soft ground. What can happen if an item of plant is placed on the transporter? (1 marks)
When loading an item of plant, at what point can strong winds have an effect on the operation? (1 marks)
Whenever possible, who should decide the positioning of the transporter for loading? (1 marks)
Before loading an item of plant, what must taken into account once the machine is on the transporter and the engine switched off? (2 marks)
When loading a large item of plant and using a signaller, what action should the driver take if they lose sight of the signaller? (1 marks)
On machines fitted with a high cab, what issue could arise when loading or unloading from a transporter fitted with ramps? (1 marks)
If an item of plant is being loaded and where it is known that the parking brake is not fully effective, what action must be taken? (3 marks)
What could occur if loading an item of plant onto a transporter with a poor quality or damaged bed? (1 marks)
If after loading, the driver cannot egress or disembark the transporter via the ramps, what method should be used (2 marks)
Why must the pressure in hydraulically operated equipment or attachments such as booms etc. be depressurised after parking, even though grounded? (2 marks)
The driver has to manoeuvre a new type of machine. What do Regulations (i.e. PUWER 98) and other guidance require the driver to have? (3 marks)
Give TWO examples of where The Work at Height Regulations may apply to the driving of plant. (2 marks)
If the driver needs to top-up the hydraulic oil of a machine before it can be moved, state TWO precautions to ensure cleanliness of the system. (2 marks)
What is the purpose of a roll or ROPS frame? (2 marks)
If checking the oil level using a dipstick, why must gloves be worn? (1 marks)
During work, the engine starts to overheat. Explain the danger if someone tries to remove the radiator or expansion tank cap. (2 marks)
On boom-equipped plant with an upper rotating structure, what TWO actions should be taken before slewing? (2 marks)
What is a possible consequence of driving wheeled plant where there was a deep cut in the sidewall of a tyre? (2 marks)
When MUST a banksman/signaller be used before moving any item of plant? (2 marks)
Why must the seat belt always be worn, even with the cab door closed? (2 marks)
What could be the effect on driving a machine whereby either a counterweight, boom or bucket had been removed? (1 marks)
Give THREE reasons that may cause the machine to tip over – forwards and/or sideways - whilst driving. (3 marks)
Give THREE possible reasons why drivers of plant should not stray off the designated travel routes on site. (3 marks)
When driving/manoeuvring plant in a confined area or space, what could be the risks? (3 marks)
If driving a machine in an area where the general public have access, what action should be taken? (2 marks)
a) What determines the minimum distances that any part of plant and machinery has to be kept from over head electricity lines and
b) explain why a distance should be kept. (4 marks)
If a trench has a depth of 2.0 metres:
a) what is the minimum distance to maintain from the edge of the trench when travelling and
b) explain why. (2 marks)
When travelling on wet clay, what effect could this have on the machine, particularly on wheeled plant and rollers? (1 marks)
Manufacturers must give recommendations on how to travel plant up and down inclines. If this information is not known first hand, what is the general rule about travelling up and down slopes? (2 marks)
Off road tyres have deep grooves or treads. Explain
a) the purpose of the treads/grooves and
b) what can happen to the machine when driving if the treads or grooves are severely worn? (4 marks)
When steering wheeled plant with long rigid chassis around tight corners, what should be taken into account? (1 marks)
Before travelling, what TWO precautions need to be taking if travelling an item of plant fitted with a long boom and/or dipper length (4 marks)
Making tight turns with tracked plant can cause what TWO effects? (2 marks)
If required to drive an item of plant on site for maintenance or loading purposes, what must be checked on arrival to the site? (1 marks)
Manoeuvring an articulated chassis plant in a restricted space requires what particular care? (1 marks)
When can additional personnel be transported around on site? (2 marks)
Before driving an item of plant (such as a dump truck) on a site where reversing may be involved, what should be checked before starting? (2 marks)
Before driving a machine away from rest, what final check must be made? (2 marks)
Before leaving the cab, what must be done before the engine is switched off? (2 marks)
Before leaving the cab and after switching off the machine, what final action must be carried out and why? (3 marks)
When parking the machine after use, name THREE places where the machine should NOT be parked. (3 marks)
Whenever possible, who should decide the positioning of the transporter for loading? (1 marks)
a) What determines the minimum distances that any part of plant and machinery has to be kept from over head electricity lines and
b) explain why a distance should be kept. (4 marks)
If loading a smooth drum ride-on roller, how can friction between the drums and the transporter ramps/bed be increased? (2 marks)
During the loading process, in terms of the plant, what is the transporter driver responsible for? (2 marks)
When tracked plant reaches the top of the ramp of a transporter, give TWO reasons why care must be taken? (2 marks)
On articulated-steered plant, what should be engaged after loading? (2 marks)
After being loaded, what checks should be made to machines equipped with a cab? (3 marks)
The transporter is parked on soft ground. What can happen if an item of plant is placed on the transporter? (1 marks)
If setting up to load or unload plant next to a pedestrian footpath, what action should be taken? (4 marks)
Name SIX safety considerations that should be taken into account when selecting a site for the loading or unloading plant. (6 marks)
When loading an item of plant, at what point can strong winds have an effect on the operation? (1 marks)
According to the Road Traffic Act 1988, when is loading and unloading allowed on verges or footpaths? (2 marks)
Whenever possible, who should decide the positioning of the transporter for loading? (1 marks)
Before loading an item of plant, what must taken into account once the machine is on the transporter and the engine switched off? (2 marks)
Before loading or unloading plant on the public highway, what specific measures must be considered? (6 marks)
When loading a large item of plant and using a signaller, what action should the driver take if they lose sight of the signaller? (1 marks)
If an item of plant overhangs the trailer in excess of 305 mm, what effect does this have on transport operations? (2 marks)
On machines fitted with a high cab, what issue could arise when loading or unloading from a transporter fitted with ramps? (1 marks)
When loading, what is considered is the optimum, or best position to place an item of plant? (2 marks)
If an item of plant is being loaded and where it is known that the parking brake is not fully effective, what action must be taken? (3 marks)
What could occur if loading an item of plant onto a transporter with a poor quality or damaged bed? (1 marks)
If after loading, the driver cannot egress or disembark the transporter via the ramps, what method should be used? (2 marks)
Why must the pressure in hydraulically operated equipment or attachments such as booms etc. be depressurised after parking, even though grounded? (2 marks)
If setting up to load or unload plant next to a pedestrian footpath, what action should be taken? (4 marks)
Name SIX safety considerations that should be taken into account when selecting a site for the loading or unloading plant. (6 marks)
When loading an item of plant, at what point can strong winds have an effect on the operation? (1 marks)
According to the Road Traffic Act 1988, when is loading and unloading allowed on verges or footpaths? (2 marks)
Whenever possible, who should decide the positioning of the transporter for loading? (1 marks)
Before loading an item of plant, what must taken into account once the machine is on the transporter and the engine switched off? (2 marks)
Before loading or unloading plant on the public highway, what specific measures must be considered? (6 marks)
When loading a large item of plant and using a signaller, what action should the driver take if they lose sight of the signaller? (1 marks)
If an item of plant overhangs the trailer in excess of 305 mm, what effect does this have on transport operations? (2 marks)
On machines fitted with a high cab, what issue could arise when loading or unloading from a transporter fitted with ramps? (1 marks)
When loading, what is considered is the optimum, or best position to place an item of plant? (2 marks)
If an item of plant is being loaded and where it is known that the parking brake is not fully effective, what action must be taken? (3 marks)
What could occur if loading an item of plant onto a transporter with a poor quality or damaged bed? (1 marks)
If after loading, the driver cannot egress or disembark the transporter via the ramps, what method should be used? (2 marks)
Why must the pressure in hydraulically operated equipment or attachments such as booms etc. be depressurised after parking, even though grounded? (2 marks)
End of questions for A68 Plant Driving - Set 3
