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Question 1 of 20
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There are heavy fines for those convicted of bringing illegal immigrants into the UK. This can mean a fine for each illegal person carried. The fine can be imposed on each ‘responsible person’, including the vehicle driver, owner and hirer.
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Question 2 of 20
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Current legislation requires all operators to set up an ‘effective system’ to help prevent the carriage of illegal immigrants. This should include vehicle security and checking using a checklist. Failure to do this will incur penalties.
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Question 3 of 20
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Operators must set up an ‘effective system’ to prevent the carriage of illegal immigrants. This should include documentation with advice on vehicle security and a list of checks to be made. These papers should be produced immediately if an immigration officer asks to see them.
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Question 4 of 20
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If convicted, the current fine for each illegal immigrant brought into the UK is £2000. This fine can be imposed on each responsible person; this includes the vehicle driver, owner and hirer.
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Question 5 of 20
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To keep your Driver CPC, you need to take 35 hours of training every five years. This can be split into sessions of at least seven hours each, so you can take one training day a year over the five years if that suits you. The penalties for non-compliance are the same as those for driving without a licence.
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Question 6 of 20
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You must take 35 hours of training every five years to maintain your Driver CPC. This can be done at any time during the five years: all at once or split into sessions of at least seven hours each. The penalties for non-compliance are the same as those for driving without a licence.
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Question 7 of 20
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Drivers are required to take 35 hours of training every five years to maintain their Driver CPC. This can be split into shorter sessions of at least seven hours each. These can be spread over the five years, so effectively one day’s training is taken each year. The penalties for non-compliance are the same as those for driving without a licence.
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Question 8 of 20
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If you apply for a PCV or HGV licence, you must demonstrate that your eyesight is good enough to drive safely. DVLA (or DVA in Northern Ireland) can give you specific information about this. It’s your responsibility to tell DVLA or DVA if your eyesight changes or you can’t meet the requirements.
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Question 9 of 20
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It’s a serious offence to drive without insurance. As well as an unlimited fine, you may be disqualified or given penalty points.
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Question 10 of 20
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If you want to keep a vehicle untaxed and off the public road, you must make a SORN. It’s an offence not to do so. When you’ve made a SORN, you won’t have to pay vehicle tax, but you also won’t be able to use the vehicle on the road. The SORN remains valid until your vehicle is taxed, sold, scrapped or exported.
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Question 11 of 20
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A SORN allows you to keep a vehicle off the road and untaxed. The SORN remains valid until the vehicle is taxed, sold or scrapped. If you buy a vehicle that has a SORN, the SORN will finish as soon as you buy it. You’ll need to make a new SORN if you want to keep the vehicle off the road and untaxed.
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Question 13 of 20
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The dangers of drink-driving are well publicised. Anyone convicted of this offence will lose their entitlement to drive any motor vehicle on the road.
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Question 14 of 20
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Any medical condition that could affect your ability to drive a lorry or a bus safely may prevent you from holding a licence. These conditions include serious visual impairment, heart disease and some mental disorders. For more information about medical standards, you should contact the Drivers Medical Branch, DVLA, Swansea.
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Question 15 of 20
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As well as your driving licence, you’ll need to carry the insurance certificate and vehicle registration document. Other documentation may also be needed for some countries. Check this before starting your journey.
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Question 16 of 20
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Chilled foods are transported at temperatures above freezing point. Drivers need to be trained in hygiene procedures and how to operate refrigeration units.
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Question 17 of 20
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When you pass a test to obtain a C or C1 licence, you can tow trailers up to 750 kg. You can do this without taking a further test.
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Question 18 of 20
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The full name of the CMR is the ‘Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road’. You’ll need this document to transport goods internationally by road. Of the four copies required, the consignor, consignee and originator all have one copy, and the fourth travels with the vehicle.
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Question 19 of 20
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The driver mustn’t allow any cargo to be damaged during transit, loading or unloading. This requires a responsible attitude to safeguard the load at all times.
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Question 20 of 20
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Drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods are required to hold an ADR driver training certificate. This certificate is valid for five years and is issued by DVLA when you’ve attended an approved course and successfully completed the examination.