CoR and Safety Driver Assessment Questions
CoR and Safety Driver Assessment Questions
Handbook
Answer these questions to demonstrate that you have read and understood the SOS Transport Pty Ltd Chain of Responsibility and
Driver Safety Handbook.
Question 1:
As the driver in control of the operation of a heavy vehicle, I am responsible for being fit for work, qualified and competent to
operate the heavy vehicle I am in control of:
TRUE OR FALSE
Question 2:
Under Chain or Responsibility Fatigue Laws, in addition to driving, which of the following are included in ‘work hours’ (circle all
correct answers):
Question 3:
I am aware of the legal driving schedule for driving hours and breaks, but I only need to take a break when I am feeling tired:
TRUE OR FALSE
Question 4:
If I become aware of any circumstances or situations that could cause a breach of Chain of Responsibility laws, I must report this
to the<insert position title> or other management.
TRUE OR FALSE
Question 5:
Circumstances that could contribute to a breach of Chain of Responsibility laws are: (please circle all that are correct)
1. Having to meet a timeslot after being delayed resulting in needing to go above the speed limit to get to the
timeslot in time.
2. Inaccurate container weight declarations where load is above the mass limits of the vehicle/combination.
3. I am delayed but my schedule is not changed so I can have my breaks and have been given extra time to get to
my next timeslot.
4. Being told to take a vehicle or trailer out that is not roadworthy because nothing else is available and the work
still has to be done.
TRUE OR FALSE
Question 7:
I must complete a pre-start check on my truck and trailers every day even if the vehicle was fine yesterday and report any
defects to management immediately.
TRUE OR FALSE
Question 8:
I am responsible for notifying <insert company name> of any driving offences which affect the status of my heavy vehicle
licence.
TRUE OR FALSE
Question 9:
I must always obtain a container weight declaration and compare this to any weight recorded by container handling equipment,
on-board scales or weighbridge dockets to ensure my truck is not overweight
TRUE OR FALSE
Question 10:
It’s OK if I only fill out the part of the run sheet that records the trips I do, and not worry about all the compliance information
such as the pre-start inspection and fitness for duty declaration, my hours worked and breaks.
TRUE OR FALSE
Question 11:
I must participate in company induction and follow the site rules, policies and procedures of any company I am working for as a
representative of <insert company name>:
TRUE OR FALSE
I have been provided with a copy of the <insert company name> Chain of Responsibility and Driver Safety Handbook for my
reference.
I have read and understood the information and my responsibilities outlined in the Handbook.
I commit to meeting all legal obligations and policies and procedures as per the Handbook whilst working for SOS Transport Pty
Ltd.
Signature: ____________________________________________