Electric Tow Tractor OPERATOR BASIC TEST OF OPERATING ABILITY ASSOCIATED KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS. Test Paper 1

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1 Electric Tow Tractor OPERATOR BASIC TEST OF OPERATING ABILITY ASSOCIATED KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS Test Paper 1 Question 1 Name 3 items of personal protective equipment that an electric tow tractor operator should wear. Question 2 Give 4 examples of places where it is not appropriate to park a tow tractor. Question 3 The Health and Safety at Work Act lists 4 responsibilities/duties of employers and employees, what are they? Question 4 State the correct procedure for dismounting a rider-operated tow tractor. Question 5 Name 4 items that should be checked on a tow tractor during pre-use inspection. Question 6 Who is responsible for checking that a tow tractor and its attachments are in good working order? A - The Management B - The maintenance department C - The operator D All employees Questions 7 Who is responsible for supplying equipment that is safe to use? A The Operator B The Maintenance Department C The Manufacturer D - Management Question 8 Prior to operating an electric tow tractor in the working environment, the operator must have written authorisation issued by: A The instructor who carried out the training B The employer C The equipment supplier

2 D - Another operator Question 9 Enforcement of the Health and Safety at Work Act is the responsibility of: A The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) B The Europeans Commissions United Inspectors (ECU) C The Health and Safety Executive and Local Authorities D The Police Question 10 Whose responsibility is it to ensure the safety of pedestrians when the tow tractors are in operation A The machine operator B Management C The pedestrians D The local authority Question 11 When should an operator carry out a pre-use inspection? A Once a week B At the start of each shift, or when taking over a machine that they have not previously used during their shift C Only when asked to do so by a supervisor D It is not the operator s responsibility Question 12 Health and Safety legislation places responsibility for safety at work on: A Employers and employees B The health and safety officer C Contractors working at the facility D Office personnel Question 13 How many points of contact should be used when mounting and dismounting a rider-operated electric tow tractor? A 2 B 3 C It doesn t matter if managers are not looking D There s no correct way for mounting and dismounting Question 14 When is it safe to start towing?

3 A When engineers have finished working in the area B When fellow operators say it is safe to do so C When there are no pedestrians within the immediate vicinity of the vehicle D After sounding the horn Question 15 A pedestrian approaches an operating tow tractor, what action must the operator take? A Stop the machine and make it safe until the pedestrian is clear B Driver carefully, it s the pedestrian s responsibility to move C Carry on driving at normal speed and get the job done as soon as possible D Sound the horn to alert the pedestrian Question 16 The correct observational procedure that should be conducted before moving off is: A Check the N/S mirror first and then the O/S mirror B Check the O/S mirror first and then the N/S mirror C Sound the horn D A thorough all round check, including any blind spots Question 17 Transportation of passengers on a rider operated tow tractor is only allowed: A When a manager has authorised you to do so B In the passenger seat C On the load platform/trailer D At weekends Question 18 What is the recommended maximum speed when towing a string of trailers with a tow tractor? A The site speed limit B 5 mph C 10 mph D At the speed recommended by the manufacturer for economic driving Question 19 What must always be done before coupling a trailer? A Apply the park brake B Switch the tow tractor off and leave it in gear

4 C Switch on the hazard beacon D Apply the park brake (if applicable to the tractor), engage neutral and switch off the equipment. Question 20 In wet or icy conditions, stopping distances become: A Tow tractors shouldn t be driven in icy conditions B Shorter C They don t change D - Longer Question 21 You discover that a tow attachment mounting bolt is missing, what should you do? A Cease operation and report defect. B Continue carefully until the end of shift and then report the fault C Replace the bolt yourself D As long as there are at least three other bolts fitted this will not be deemed a defect, so carry on Question 22 A tow tractor is more likely to turn over when: A It is turning sharply whether laden or unladen B It is laden and turning gently around a corner C It will not turn over because it is very heavy D Under hard braking Question 23 How many hands should an operator have on the tiller when operating a pedestrian-operated tow tractor with the load leading A 1 B - 2 C Whatever the operator is most comfortable with D Tow tractors fitted with tillers are automated Question 24 When sounding the horn at blind corners, what is the best method? A One short blast so as not to disturb others in the workplace B The horn is not required because the flashing lights will alert others to your presence C Several short sharp blasts D One long blast

5 Question 25 In normal situations, when travelling in reverse with a load that obscures your view, you should: A Dismount, check that the way is clear and then advances sounding the audible warnings B Not travel in reverse C Proceed slowly D Get assistance from a banksman Our Accreditations Get Trained, Get Qualified!