Take CPC Road Haulage Exam Practice Questions - Ireland Transport Manager CPC - Road Freight (Haulage) Exam Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009, which set of requirements must a road haulage undertaking satisfy to be authorised to pursue the occupation of road transport operator?

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AGood repute, financial standing, professional competence and stable establishment✓BTax clearance, insurance cover, a registered office and a fleet of new vehicles✓CVehicle ownership, Irish citizenship, a bank guarantee and CVRT certificates✓DA Community Licence, an ADR certificate, Garda vetting and a driver pool✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

A driver of an HGV has been driving continuously for 4 hours and 30 minutes. Under EU Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, what must the driver now do before driving again?

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ATake a rest period of at least 11 hours✓BTake a break of at least 45 minutes✓CTake a 30-minute break only✓DContinue driving up to a total of 6 hours✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Under EU Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, what is the standard maximum daily driving time for a goods vehicle driver?

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A8 hours✓B9 hours✓C10 hours✓D11 hours✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Under EU Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, how many times in a fixed week may the daily driving time be extended to 10 hours?

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AOnce✓BTwice✓CThree times✓DAs often as needed within the weekly limit✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Under EU Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, what is the maximum weekly driving time for a goods vehicle driver?

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A45 hours✓B48 hours✓C56 hours✓D60 hours✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Under EU Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, what is the maximum permitted driving time over any two consecutive weeks?

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A80 hours✓B90 hours✓C100 hours✓D112 hours✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Under EU Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, what is the minimum regular daily rest period that a driver must normally take within each 24-hour period?

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A9 hours✓B10 hours✓C11 hours✓D12 hours✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Under EU Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, a regular daily rest period of 11 hours may be reduced to 9 hours. How many times may this reduction occur between two weekly rest periods?

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AOnce✓BTwice✓CThree times✓DIt cannot be reduced✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Under EU Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, what is the minimum duration of a regular weekly rest period?

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A24 hours✓B36 hours✓C45 hours✓D56 hours✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Under EU Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, when a 45-minute break is split, in what way may it be divided?

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AA 30-minute break followed by a 15-minute break✓BA 15-minute break followed by a 30-minute break✓CThree breaks of 15 minutes each✓DTwo breaks of 20 and 25 minutes✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

In Ireland, a Road Haulage Operator Licence is required when carrying goods for hire or reward in vehicles exceeding which maximum authorised weight?

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A2.5 tonnes✓B3.5 tonnes✓C7.5 tonnes✓D12 tonnes✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

What term describes carrying goods for payment on behalf of another person, which triggers the need for a Road Haulage Operator Licence in Ireland?

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AOwn-account transport✓BHire or reward✓CCabotage✓DGroupage✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009, what is the minimum financial standing for the first vehicle of a standard road haulage fleet using vehicles over 3.5 tonnes?

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AEUR 1,800✓BEUR 5,000✓CEUR 9,000✓DEUR 18,000✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009, what financial standing must be demonstrated for each additional vehicle over 3.5 tonnes beyond the first?

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AEUR 900✓BEUR 5,000✓CEUR 9,000✓DEUR 4,500✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

An operator nominates a transport manager who effectively and continuously manages transport activities. Which of the four access requirements does this primarily satisfy?

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AGood repute✓BFinancial standing✓CProfessional competence✓DEstablishment✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Which document is the standard international consignment note used to evidence the contract of carriage for the international carriage of goods by road?

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ABill of lading✓BCMR consignment note✓CATA carnet✓DTIR carnet✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Under the CMR Convention, the carrier's liability for loss of or damage to goods is generally limited to a maximum amount per kilogram of gross weight. What is that limit?

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A2.00 SDR per kg✓B8.33 SDR per kg✓C16.66 SDR per kg✓D25.00 SDR per kg✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Which document permits the holder to engage in the international carriage of goods by road for hire or reward between EU member states?

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AECMT licence✓BCommunity Licence✓CBilateral permit✓DDriver attestation✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

In Ireland, what is the name of the mandatory annual roadworthiness inspection for goods vehicles over 3,500 kg?

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ANational Car Test (NCT)✓BCommercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test (CVRT)✓CMOT test✓DPlating and testing inspection✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

After how long must a goods vehicle in Ireland first undergo a CVRT, and how often is it tested thereafter?

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AAfter 3 years, then every 2 years✓BAfter 1 year, then annually✓CAfter 4 years, then annually✓DAfter 6 months, then every 6 months✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Under the Road Transport Working Time rules, what is the maximum number of hours a mobile worker may work in a single working week?

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A48 hours✓B56 hours✓C60 hours✓D65 hours✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Under the Road Transport Working Time Directive, what is the maximum average weekly working time for a mobile worker calculated over the reference period?

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A40 hours✓B44 hours✓C48 hours✓D56 hours✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Which European agreement concerns the international carriage of dangerous goods by road and governs classification, packaging, labelling and vehicle requirements?

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AADR✓BAETR✓CATP✓DCMR✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Under the ADR classification system, into how many main classes are dangerous goods divided?

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A5 classes✓B7 classes✓C9 classes✓D12 classes✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

An undertaking that carries dangerous goods by road above the relevant thresholds must appoint which specific safety role?

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AA transport manager✓BA dangerous goods safety adviser (DGSA)✓CA fleet engineer✓DA traffic commissioner✓