Question 1105 · Truck theory test
What should a driver of a tipper truck be aware of when tipping a load from their vehicle?
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Correct answer
Overhead cables and power lines.
Official explanation
Before raising the tipper body, check to see that there are no overhead cables or power lines that could be touched by the raised body. Failure to make this check could prove fatal.
- Topic
- Managing risk · Load Handling
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