CSCS Card Mock Test – Site Transport and Lifting Operations – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Mock Exam

This CSCS card mock test covers questions you can expect from the site transport and lifting operations section of the CSCS card test for operatives.

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

Ask them to produce evidence

Ask them to swear on it

Ask them to confirm by handshake

Take their word for it

Question 1 of 20

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

The site manager

Their supervisor

The driver’s supervisor

The person operating the machine

Question 2 of 20

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

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

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

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

Quickly run across the crane.

Question 3 of 20

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

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

The crane could crush you against the wall.

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

You could distract the operator from carrying out his job.

Question 4 of 20

5. 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

Report it to the operator’s supervisor

Nothing – this is normal

Nothing – this is none of your business

Question 5 of 20

6. 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.

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

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

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

Question 6 of 20

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

By closing all pedestrian routes during working hours.

Use barriers to separate traffic routes from pedestrian foot paths.

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

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

Question 7 of 20

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

Hitch a ride on the vehicles as they go by.

By sticking to the designated walking routes.

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

Ensure you are wearing hi visibility clothing.

Question 8 of 20

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

The lorry will use more fuel

The lorry could be unsafe to drive

The drive will need to drive at a slower speed

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

Question 9 of 20

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

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

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

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

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

Question 10 of 20

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

Wearing body cameras to capture incidents

Going for a yearly eye test

Wearing gloves while giving hand signals

Wearing hi-vis clothing that makes them clearly visible

Question 11 of 20

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

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

Find your supervisor and tell him.

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

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

Question 12 of 20

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

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

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

Call the police and report the matter.

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

Question 13 of 20

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

A British citizen

Authorised to operate it

Trained and competent

At least 25 years old

Question 14 of 20

15. Information regarding site traffic rules are usually ___.

Sent to you in the post

Discussed after your first shift has ended

Discussed at your first lunch break

Discussed during your site induction

Question 15 of 20

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

The driver might not see you there

Lorries do not have mirrors

Most drivers find it difficult to reverse a lorry

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

Question 16 of 20

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

Extra speakers

Flashing lights

A siren

Stop blocks

Question 17 of 20

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

Nothing – the driver will see it on their own

Tell the crane driver

Try to warn the person signalling or supervising the crane

Report it to your supervisor

Question 18 of 20

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

Lifting a load

Being unloaded

Being loaded

Reversing

Question 19 of 20

20. What does the signal below mean?

Turn left

Move forward

Turn right

Danger, emergency stop

Question 20 of 20

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