CSCS Card Mock Test - Site Transport and Lifting (2026)

This CSCS card mock test focuses on the Site Transport and Lifting Operations section of the CSCS Operatives test for 2026. It mirrors the style and difficulty of questions you’ll encounter on the official exam, helping you build confidence with the terminology, safety principles, and practical scenarios commonly assessed.

You’ll find a mix of multiple‑choice questions that test hazard recognition, safe working procedures, equipment checks, and communication during lifting and transport tasks. The test highlights areas where you’re strong and where you may need a quick review before the real exam. The test has 20 questions, and the pass mark is 18/20. Good luck.

1. Who should a signaller be in contact with at all times while giving signals?

The site manager

Their supervisor

The person operating the machine

The driver’s supervisor

Question 1 of 20

2. What should you do if you notice a mobile crane about to hit something while lifting a load?

Try to warn the person signalling or supervising the crane

Report it to your supervisor

Nothing – the driver will see it on their own

Tell the crane driver

Question 2 of 20

3. What should you do if you think a load is going to fall from a moving vehicle?

Find your supervisor and tell him.

Try to hold the load in place until someone can come and secure it.

Ignore it, it’s the driver’s responsibility.

Stay away from the vehicle and warn the driver and others in the area.

Question 3 of 20

4. What should you do if a vehicle is lifting materials and you need to walk under the load to get to your place of work?

Put on a safety helmet first then walk under the raised load.

Wait until the driver is finished, if this is not possible then go around but do not walk under the load.

Make sure the driver knows you’re there then walk under the load.

Quickly run across so you’re not under the load for very long.

Question 4 of 20

5. Before you can operate a plant on site you must be ___. (Choose 2 answers)

Authorised to operate it

A British citizen

Trained and competent

At least 25 years old

Question 5 of 20

6. If someone is using a mobile crane and you need to get pass, you should___.

Raise you hands so the crane operator knows you’re there.

Find another route and make sure you stay away from the crane.

Assess what the driver is doing then slip across when you think it is safe to do so.

Quickly run across the crane.

Question 6 of 20

7. What is the best way to avoid an accident with site traffic if you need to walk across the site?

Ensure you are wearing hi visibility clothing.

By sticking to the designated walking routes.

Hitch a ride on the vehicles as they go by.

Ensure the driver knows you are there and he can see you at all times.

Question 7 of 20

8. What is the most common way of keeping traffic routes free from pedestrians?

By closing all pedestrian routes during working hours.

Vehicles and pedestrians should be allowed to use the same route as long as they are aware of the dangers.

Use barriers to separate traffic routes from pedestrian foot paths.

Have someone direct the pedestrians where to walk at all times.

Question 8 of 20

9. You see a lorry parking and notice it has a flat tyre; you should tell the driver because ____.

The drive will need to drive at a slower speed

The lorry will use more fuel

The lorry could be unsafe to drive

The driver may need to unload materials to make the lorry lighter

Question 9 of 20

10. What is the MAIN danger when walking next to a 360° crane that’s working near a wall?

The crane could hit the wall and debris could fall on you.

You could distract the operator from carrying out his job.

The crane could crush you against the wall.

You could damage your hearing from getting too close to the crane.

Question 10 of 20

11. Pedestrians are most likely to get injured by a vehicle on site when the vehicle is___.

Being unloaded

Reversing

Being loaded

Lifting a load

Question 11 of 20

12. Which of these could help a signaller stay safe while carrying out their job?

Wearing body cameras to capture incidents

Wearing hi-vis clothing that makes them clearly visible

Going for a yearly eye test

Wearing gloves while giving hand signals

Question 12 of 20

13. Which of these could be used as a safety precaution if a vehicle has to tip materials into an excavation?

Flashing lights

Stop blocks

A siren

Extra speakers

Question 13 of 20

14. Which of these could be used to verify that a signaller is trained and competent?

Ask them to confirm by handshake

Take their word for it

Ask them to swear on it

Ask them to produce evidence

Question 14 of 20

15. If a site vehicle is driving well above the speed limit on site, you should____.

Just ignore it, it’s not your job or responsibility.

Stay clear of the vehicle and then report the matter to your supervisor.

Call the police and report the matter.

Find the driver later in the day and speak to him concerning the matter.

Question 15 of 20

16. Information regarding site traffic rules are usually ___.

Sent to you in the post

Discussed during your site induction

Discussed at your first lunch break

Discussed after your first shift has ended

Question 16 of 20

17. You should not walk behind a lorry while it is reversing because_____.

The driver might not see you there

You could delay work if the driver has to stop for you

Lorries do not have mirrors

Most drivers find it difficult to reverse a lorry

Question 17 of 20

18. What should you do if your supervisor asks you to operate a dump truck but you’ve never actually driven one before?

Ask a colleague how it’s done then try it out for yourself.

Just carry on and figure it out while on the job.

Inform your supervisor that you’ve never driven one so you wouldn’t be able to do it as you’ve not been trained.

Observe what other drivers are doing then give it a try.

Question 18 of 20

19. What should you do if you see a mobile plant using a route designated for pedestrians?

Speak to the operator at the end of your shift

Nothing – this is normal

Report it to the operator’s supervisor

Nothing – this is none of your business

Question 19 of 20

20. What does the signal below mean?

Danger, emergency stop

Move forward

Turn left

Turn right

Question 20 of 20

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