WTY class 2 Specialty Questions

Question 1

Between which two points is the FORWARD DISTANCE of a two-axle truck measured?

The rear axis to the forward most part of the vehicle or its load.
The front axis to the forward most part of the vehicle or its load.
From mid point of rear and front axis to front of vehicle or load

Answer 1

The rear axis to the forward most part of the vehicle or its load.

Question 2

What is the maximum distance a vehicle or its load may extend FORWARD FROM THE FRONT EDGE OF THE DRIVER’S SEAT?

1 meter
3 meters
4 meters
6 meters

Answer 2

3 metres

Question 3

What is the MAXIMUM HEIGHT from the ground permitted for a vehicle including its load?

4. 0 Meters
5. 0 Meters
6. 3 Meters
7. 3 meters

Answer 3

4.30 meters

Question 4

What is the MAXIMUM WIDTH allowed for a vehicle including (other than an agricultural vehicle) its load?

2. 55 meters or 1.275 meters from the longitudinal centre line.
3. 00 meters or 1.5 meters from the longitudinal centre line.
4. 50 meters or 1.25 meters from the longitudinal centre line.
5. 75 meters or 1.275 meters from the longitudinal centre line.

Answer 4

2.55 metres or 1.275 metres from the longitudinal centre line..

Question 5

What is the ADDITIONAL WIDTH allowable for fasteners used in securing loads?

20mm
10mm
None is its included in the width now
50mm

Answer 5

None its included in the width now

Question 6

What is the MAXIMUM WIDTH permitted for a vehicle and its load either side of the longitudinal centre line?

1. 00 meters
2. 275 meters
3. 5 meters

Answer 6

1.275 metres

Question 7

On a two-axle truck, what is the FORWARD DISTANCE?

The rear axis to the forward most part of the vehicle or its load.
The front axis to the forward most part of the vehicle or its load.
From mid point of rear and front axis to front of vehicle or load

Answer 7

Rear axis and the foremost point of the vehicle or its load.

Question 8

A vehicle has TWO LOAD-SHARING AXLES spaced 1.5 metres apart. What kind of axle set is this?

Single axle set
Tandem axle set.
Twin-steer axle set
Tri axle set

Answer 8

Tandem axle set.

Question 9

Apart from the maximum allowable body or load height of 4.30 metres for a heavy motors vehicle, what ADDITIONAL HEIGHT IS ALLOWED FOR TARPAULINS AND LASHINGS used to secure a load?

0 mm
25mm
50mm
100mm

Answer 9

None, its included in the maximum height

Question 10

What is the maximum forward distance for a heavy rigid vehicle WITHOUT A TOW COUPLING?

8. 0 meters
9. 5 meters
10. 0 meters
11. 5 meters

Answer 10

9.5 meters

Question 11

For a heavy rigid vehicle whose rear-most axle is a non-steering axle, the MAXIMUM REAR OVERHANG permitted including its load is the lesser of:

4 meters or 70 percent of wheelbase
3 meters or 70 percent of wheelbase
4 meters or 60 percent of wheelbase
3 meters or 60 percent of wheelbase

Answer 11

4 meters or 70 percent of wheelbase

Question 12

What is the MAXIMUM OVERALL LENGTH for a heavy rigid vehicle including its load when NOT TOWING A TRAILER?

12 meters

12. 3 meters
13. 6 meters
14. 9 meters

Answer 12

12.6 metres

Question 13

What should you do after driving on an uneven surface?

Check tyre pressures
Have a rest
Speed up to make up for lost time
Stop and check your load

Answer 13

Stop and check your load

Question 14

What is the combined rated STRENGTH OF LASHINGS placed over rigid loads on heavy motor vehicles where LOADED AGAINST A HEADBOARD?

1 x the weight of the load
1 ½ x the weight of the load
2 x the weight of the load
2 ½ x the weight of the load

Answer 14

1 x the weight of the load

Question 15

When you are CHECKING YOUR LOAD, what is the most important thing to look for?

Load type
Load expiry date
Load security

Answer 15

Load security

Question 16

How much WEIGHT (SIDEWAYS) must load restraint systems be able to withstand?

Twice the weight of the load
½ the weight of the load
The weight of the load

Answer 16

½ the weight of the load

Question 17

UNCOVERED, LOOSE BULK LOADS are liable to fall from the vehicle if they are higher than?

100 mm below the side of the vehicle body
200mm below the side of the vehicle body
Same height as the vehicle body
100mm higher then the vehicle body

Answer 17

100mm

Question 18

When should you check your load?

Every 200Km
At each rest stop
Only when you fill up for fuel

Answer 18

At each rest stop

Question 19

Why must a driver do a pre-trip safety inspection?

To make sure the load is safety secured
Because its a legal requirement

Answer 19

To make sure the load is safety secured

Question 20

Who is responsible to see that a load is correctly loaded and secure?

The company you work for
The supplier of the goods
The driver
The loader operator

Answer 20

The driver

Question 21

A load of 10 tonne carried on a rigid truck with NO HEADBOARD is secured by two tie downs. What must the COMBINED STRENGTH OF THE TIE DOWNS be?

5 tonne
10 tonne
15 tonne
20 tonne

Answer 21

20 tonnes

Question 22

A load of 15 tonne carried on a rigid truck WITH A HEADBOARD is secured by two tie downs. What must the COMBINED STRENGTH OF THE TIE DOWNS be equal to or stronger than?

2 x weight of the load
1/2 the weight of the load
Full weight of the load

Answer 22

The full weight of the load

Question 23

ANCHOR POINTS to which the lashings are secured must have a strength of at least?

½ x the rated strength of the lashings
1 x the rated strength of the lashings
1 ½ x the rated strength of the lashings
2 x the rated strength of the lashings

Answer 23

1 x the rated strength of the lashings

Question 24

If a driver is subject to work time requirements, what is the MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS PERIOD OF WORK TIME allowed before a minimum ½ hour break is required?

4 hours
6 hours
5 hours
5 1/2 hours

Answer 24

5 ½ hours

Question 25

If a driver is subject to work time requirements, what is the maximum period of work time permitted in any CUMULATIVE WORK DAY? 11 hours 12 hours 13 hours 14 hours

Answer 25

13 hours

Question 26

If a driver is subject to work time requirements, what is the maximum period of work time permitted in any CUMULATIVE WORK PERIOD? 60 hours 80 hours 90 hours 70 hours

Answer 26

70 hours

Question 27

If a driver is subject to work time requirements, what is the minimum continuous rest time to be taken before a new CUMULATIVE WORK PERIOD commences? 6 hours 12 hours 70 hours 24 hours

Answer 27

24 hours

Question 28

Failure by a driver to produce an approved logbook when requested by an enforcement officer is an offence. If you are convicted of this offence, you may be disqualified or fined. What is the MAXIMUM YOU CAN BE FINED? $25000 $1,000 $2,000 $5,000

Answer 28

$2,000

Question 29

Every driver of a vehicle for which a logbook is required must retain the logbook. For what period of time after the last entry must the LOGBOOK BE RETAINED? 12 months 24 months 36 months

Answer 29

12 months

Question 30

If a driver is subject to work time requirements, what is the minimum continuous period of rest time that must be taken before commencing a new CUMULATIVE WORK DAY 6 hours 10 hours 24 hours 12 hours

Answer 30

10 hours

Question 31

After 5 ½ hours of continuous work time, what is the minimum rest time required? 30 min 45 min 1 hour 6 hours

Answer 31

½ hour

Question 32

You are employed as a driver. Within what period of time must you deliver a copy of each COMPLETED LOGBOOK RECORD TO YOUR EMPLOYER? 7 days 14 days 21 days 1 month

Answer 32

14 days

Question 33

You are a driver and your work time starts at 7am. What is the latest time that you must take a rest break? 11.30 am 12 pm 12.30 pm 1 pm

Answer 33

12.30 pm

Question 34

For how long after the date of the last entry must a driver retain their logbook? 36 months 6 months 12 months 24 months

Answer 34

12 months

Question 35

How many logbooks must a driver maintain? Only one logbook at a time A logbook for themselves and for their employer A logbook for each vehicle driven Separate logbooks for hours worked and distances travelled

Answer 35

Only one logbook at a time

Question 36

What information about the VEHICLE must be included in the driver’s LOGBOOK? Number of seats The registration numbers of each vehicle driven

Answer 36

The registration numbers of each vehicle driven

Question 37

Providing the manufacturer’s tyre and axle ratings are not exceeded, what is the MAXIMUM WEIGHT PERMITTED ON A TWIN-TYRED AXLE? 6200 kg 7200 kg 8200 kg 9200 kg

Answer 37

8,200 kg

Question 38

What is the GROSS WEIGHT weight of the vehicle? Maximum load weight The weight of the vehicle, together with the load being carried by the vehicle at the time The unladen weight of the vehicle The weight of the vehicle minus the load weight

Answer 38

The weight of the vehicle, together with the load being carried by the vehicle at the time

Question 39

Providing a manufacturer’s tyre and axle ratings permit, what is the MAXIMUM WEIGHT ALLOWED ON A SINGLE STANDARD-TYRED AXLE? 5600 kg 6300 kg 6000 kg 7200 kg

Answer 39

6,000 kg

Question 40

What is the TARE WEIGHT of the vehicle? Maximum load weight Maximum weight of the load plus vehicle The unladen weight of the vehicle The weight of the vehicle minus the load weight

Answer 40

The unladen weight of the vehicle

Question 41

A heavy motor vehicle has a GROSS VEHICLE MASS (GVM) exceeding? 3000Kg 3500Kg 4000Kg 4500Kg

Answer 41

3,500 kg

Question 42

What is the MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT FOR A HEAVY MOTOR vehicle, other than a school bus? 80km/h 85km/h 90km/h 95km/h

Answer 42

90 km/h

Question 43

On a heavy motor vehicle fitted with a windscreen, where should the ROAD USER LICENCE be displayed? On the cover of the logbook On the inside of the windscreen on the passenger’s side Inside the windscreen on the drivers side

Answer 43

On the inside of the windscreen on the passenger’s side

Question 44

How often do you have to renew your endorsement to carry DANGEROUS GOODS? 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years

Answer 44

5 years

Question 45

Whose responsibility is it to ensure a permit is carried for overweight or over-dimensional loads? The Driver The loader The company The police

Answer 45

The driver

Question 46

Where must a ROAD USER LICENCE BE DISPLAYED WHEN A HEAVY TRAILER is being towed? On the cover of the log book On the front left-hand side of the trailer or inside the windscreen on the passenger’s side of the towing vehicle Front right of the trailer

Answer 46

On the front left-hand side of the trailer or inside the windscreen on the passenger’s side of the towing vehicle

Question 47

What weight limits must be included on a LOADING CERTIFICATE for a heavy motor vehicle? Tare weight in kilograms + Gross laden weight in kilograms + Gross combination weight in kilograms if the vehicle has a towing connection = All of the above

Answer 47

Tare weight in kilograms + Gross laden weight in kilograms + Gross combination weight in kilograms if the vehicle has a towing connection = All of the above

Question 48

What is the lowest class of licence required to drive a rigid vehicle that has a gross combined weight of 12,000 kg? Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5

Answer 48

Class 2

Question 49

From what distance must the rear red light of a heavy goods service vehicle be visible? 50 meters 90 meters 100 meters 120 meters

Answer 49

100 metres