Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing - Level 6

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Category: Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing - Level 6

What specifications must be present on the label of a lashing strap?

Do not lift, only lash

The tensile strength of the lashing strap (LC)

The manufacturer designation

The opening angle of the strap hook

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Category: Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing - Level 6

Your truck is equipped with a loading crane. What rules apply for crane operation?

The loading crane may not be loaded beyond the permissible lifting capacity

The crane operator must make sure before lifting the load from the lifting capacity plate that the crane can lift the load at the required outreach

No unauthorized persons may be in the working area of the crane

The supports must be used according to the operating instructions of the crane manufacturer

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Category: Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing - Level 6

You have unloaded your truck with the help of a loading crane. What do you have to observe before continuing your journey?

I may only continue driving when the crane hydraulics are completely drained

I must make sure that the crane is completely folded. For this I observe the auxiliary marking on the crane column

If the warning device in the cab for supports or crane arm not in transport position illuminates, I may not continue driving

The side supports of the loading crane must be completely retracted and double secured

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Category: Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing - Level 6

During driving, forces act on the load. In which direction can the greatest force occur?

To the rear

To the front

To the side

The forces are equally large in all directions

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Category: Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing - Level 6

You are driving a truck with a loading crane. What precautionary measures must be taken during crane operations?

I pay attention to sufficient distance from live power lines

I pay attention to whether the danger zone needs to be fenced off or secured by guides if necessary

I transport loads not over people if possible

I pay attention to sufficient securing against tipping with the help of the side supports

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Category: Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing - Level 6

What must you observe when tie-down lashing a load with the help of lashing straps?

The load or the packaging should be stable enough so that it is not damaged by the tie-down lashing

That the pretensioning force (STF) is large enough to sufficiently secure the load weight

With sharp-edged loads, the lashing straps must be protected by edge protectors

The webbing must have wound around the tensioning roller of the tensioning element at least four times after lashing

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Category: Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing - Level 6

What is the purpose of a load distribution plan?

It indicates in what order the individual packages are to be distributed for unloading

It indicates how the load may be distributed on the loading platform without falling below the minimum required axle loads

It indicates how the load may be distributed on the loading platform without exceeding the maximum permissible axle loads

It indicates how the load may be distributed on the loading platform without exceeding the maximum permissible emission values

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Category: Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing - Level 6

You want to secure a load by tie-down lashing. At what lashing angle is the achievable securing force greatest?

Between 20 and 45 degrees

Below 30 degrees

Between 45 and 60 degrees

At 90 degrees

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Category: Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing - Level 6

Your truck has a tipper body. What must you check on the tipper system?

The lubrication of the pistons of the lifting cylinder

The oil level in the expansion tank according to the operating manual

The safety cables

The tightness of the lifting cylinder with the tipper body raised and the engine switched off

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Category: Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing - Level 6

When may a lashing strap no longer be used?

With cuts in load-bearing fibers of the webbing of more than 10% of the width of these fibers

With damage to the seams

If the label is missing or has become illegible

If the color of the webbing is no longer recognizable

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Category: Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing - Level 6

What proportion of the total weight of a truck must rest on the drive axle(s)?

At least 20% of the maximum permissible total weight

At least 25% of the maximum permissible total weight

At least 20% of the maximum permissible payload

At least 25% of the total weight

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Category: Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing - Level 6

You want to secure the load with a lashing strap. What must you check on the lashing strap?

Whether it is older than 1 year

Whether it is too heavily torn

Whether the tensioning element (the ratchet) shows heavy corrosion

Whether it has a legible label

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Category: Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing - Level 6

Your truck has a tipper body. What must you observe when using the tipping device?

The safety cables must definitely be unhooked

When tipping, the engine of the truck must be switched off

When tipping, the truck must stand on solid ground

When tipping, a sufficient distance from live power lines must be maintained

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Category: Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing - Level 6

You are supposed to operate the loading crane of your truck. What certificates do you need for this?

A certificate about the successfully passed examination of technical knowledge if the loading crane has more than 50 kN (5 t) lifting capacity

A certificate about the successfully passed examination of technical knowledge if the loading crane has more than 100 kNm (10 mt) load moment

A driving authorization from the labor inspectorate

In any case a driving authorization from the employer

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Category: Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing - Level 6

How can you increase the friction forces between the loading platform and the load?

By placing anti-slip mats in between

By tie-down lashing the load on the vehicle

By cleaning the loading platform before loading

By stowing the cargo without gaps

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Category: Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing - Level 6

Your truck has this load distribution plan. The load center of gravity is 5 m from the front wall. How heavy may this load be at maximum so that the permissible load limits are not exceeded?

Approximately 7.0 t

Approximately 3.8 t

Approximately 11.5 t

Approximately 5.8 t

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Category: Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing - Level 6

Your truck is equipped with a loading crane. What must you then carry?

The certificate about the passed examination of technical knowledge if the crane has more than 50 kN (5 t) lifting capacity

The certificate about the passed examination of technical knowledge if the crane has more than 100 kNm (10 mt) load moment

The driving authorization from the employer

The inspection book of the loading crane

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Category: Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing - Level 6

Which of the listed forces can act on the load of a truck?

Braking forces

Centrifugal forces

Acceleration forces

Lashing forces

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Category: Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing - Level 6

Your truck has this load distribution plan. You want to load a cargo with 10 t weight. The load center of gravity is 3 m from the front wall. May you load the truck this way?

No, because the maximum permissible axle load of the front axle would be exceeded

Yes, because the load center of gravity is within the permissible limits according to the load distribution plan

Yes, because the maximum permissible payload is not exceeded

Yes, because the maximum permissible axle loads are not exceeded

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Category: Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing - Level 6

Which materials are particularly suitable for filling loading gaps?

Empty pallets

Air cushions

Dunnage bags

Wooden frames

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Category: Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing - Level 6

Your truck is equipped with a loading crane. What markings must be attached there?

The manufacturer plate of the loading crane with the most important specifications about manufacturer, year of construction, type, number and lifting capacity

The complete written operating instructions

The lifting capacity plate with specifications about the lifting capacity of the loading crane corresponding to the respective outreach

A marking that warns against staying under the suspended load

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Class C -4- Loading, Cargo Securing – Level 6