RII09 Resources and Infrastructure Industry
Training Package
RIIVEH201A Operate light vehicle
Assessment Tools – Theory Assessment Answers
RIIVEH201A Operate light vehicle
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Table of Contents
Instructions to assessors
4
Prepare for the theory assessment
4
Customising the assessment
4
Safety
4
Carrying out the assessment
5
Completing the assessment
5
Assessor qualifications
5
Expiry status of assessment
5
Resources required
5
Theory Pre-Assessment
6
Questions with Answers
7
1. Plan and prepare for operations
7
2. Operate a light vehicle
9
3. Carry out operator maintenance
15
Theory Assessment Summary
17
Overall result
18
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Instructions to assessors
To prepare for assessment of this unit of competency, assessors should refer to the RII09
Assessment Materials Overview Guide. This guide includes directions on how to conduct an
assessment for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Prepare for the theory assessment

Ensure date, time, place, employee, assessment instrument and any tools/equipment are
arranged.

Ensure the environment is adequate for delivery of assessment, eg by computer, pen-and-paper
or orally.

The assessment questions have been drafted for easy conversion into a computer-based
questionnaire.

Where English or computer literacy is an issue for the employee, the employee can be offered
support eg an oral assessment can be conducted.

The theory assessment has been drafted as a bank of assessment questions from which a suitable
set of sample questions should be chosen for any one assessment.

When a sample of assessment questions is chosen from the complete bank of items, ensure the
items have been suitably selected (eg all areas of the job role have sufficient sample questions
included; all sections of the assessment have representative questions included) and the
assessment form is finalised for the employee to use (whether in computer, pen-and-paper or
oral format). Issues of question selection and coverage are decided according to site policy.

Gather relevant site standards and procedures from the appropriate authorised company
personnel.

Explain what is required of the employee. Both employee and assessor must confirm the
employee’s readiness for assessment. It is recommended that the theory assessment is
completed before the practical assessment.

Advise the employee of performance requirements for “Satisfactory” performance, according to
site policy.
Customising the assessment
The assessment questions should be customised to reflect site-specific:

risks and hazards

equipment and machinery

processes and procedures, including reporting and recording procedures

standards and requirements
Safety

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Ensure all personnel have completed an area-specific induction prior to assessment
commencing.
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Site, area and statutory safety requirements must be observed at all times.

All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the area the assessment is being carried
out in, is to be worn at all times.
Carrying out the assessment

Gather evidence of the employee’s learning using this theory assessment tool.

Questions may be asked of the assessor during the assessment on any concerns relating to the
assessment process and/or to clarify questions.

To gain overall competency in the unit, both the theory and practical assessment criteria must be
met. All questions must be answered correctly, unless otherwise stated in the assessment
instrument or unless site policy has other specific requirements for “Satisfactory” performance.
Completing the assessment

Prior to the theory assessment, the Theory Pre-Assessment form should be completed by the
employee and assessor. The right of appeal under the company fair treatment policy (or
equivalent) should be explained.

All sections of the assessment must be completed with an ink pen for a paper or oral
assessment, or on a suitable computer as demonstrated by the assessor.

On completion of this assessment the employee should sign the Theory Assessment Summary.

Communicate to employee any feedback comments.
Assessor qualifications
Assessors must have the following:

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or equivalent

industry competence equal to, or in excess of, this unit of competency

relevant industry experience, or work with individuals with relevant industry experience
Expiry status of assessment
Verification of competence (eg re-assessment) determined by site requirements.
Resources required
Theory Assessment Tool in relevant format i.e. paper or computerised, with a suitable number and
range of questions selected from the item bank where appropriate. As a general guideline, between
10 and 25 items is usually appropriate for a theory assessment (to be determined by site policy).
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Theory Pre-Assessment
Assessment process explained to the employee ( if Yes).

Any appeal relating to the outcome of the assessment or the way in which the assessment
was conducted shall be made through the company’s fair treatment policy as explained to the
employee ( if Yes).

Employee/Trainee
Assessor
Employee/Trainee name:
Assessor name:
_________________________________ (Print)
_________________________________ (Print)
Employee/Trainee comments:
Assessor comments:
I fully understand the assessment and appeals
process.
”Satisfactory” result for theory assessment
explained to employee ( if Yes).
Signature: ________________________
Signature: ________________________
Date: ____________________________
Date: ____________________________
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Questions with Answers
1. Plan and prepare for operations
1.
Mines Act & Regulations
C
Safe Work Instructions
B
Site Procedures
D
All of the above
Task requirements
C
Road conditions
B
Potential hazards
D
All of the above
A
4.
Work instructions can include information about site geological
and survey data.
True
B
To operate a light vehicle on site you must hold a current
national ____ category driver’s licence and a company site
licence.
D
C
B
B
C
D
A
A
6.
A
7.

D

A

B

A

A

D

False
A
5.
D
Which of the following would be likely to be discussed at a shift
change over?
A
3.
 If
Satisfactory
You plan and prepare for work according to:
A
2.
Answer
Driver fatigue is a major cause of light vehicle accidents.
True
B
False
To carry a load safely, you should choose a vehicle suitable for
the type and size of load.
True
B
False
Apart from seat belts for all fitted seats, light vehicle safety
features should also include?
A
ROPS
B
Cargo barriers
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C
Flashing, revolving or
strobe light
D
All of the above
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8.
The site horn signals for starting and commencing to move a
vehicle (if applicable) are
(insert company signals in to
answer options below)
A
1 to move forward, 2 to
reverse, 3 to start
C
1 to start, 2 to move
forward, 3 to reverse
B
1 to reverse, 2 to start, 3
to go forward
D
1 to start, 2 to reverse, 3
to move forward
9.
4 seconds
C
2 seconds
B
3 seconds
D
1 seconds
A
B
11.
Keep on working until
the shift break
Stop the truck and have
a rest
B
message short and
speak clearly
13.
A

C
D
Notify supervisor and
park up in nearest
parking facility
C

B

B

A

Call up for a cup of
coffee
When using a two way keep .
message short and talk
quickly
A
B
What actions should you take in the event of fatigue?
A
12.

What is the minimum time delay to be observed having given a
horn signal prior to starting or moving off?
A
10.
C
C
D
talking as long as it
takes to deliver
message
interrupting so that you
can deliver your
message
You can click the microphone/handpiece button as a response.
True
B
False
After an environmental incident, the driver of the vehicle should
complete an environmental event notification form and discuss
with the supervisor.
True
B
False
Company may wish to insert photos of specific light vehicle and have employee identify the particular
components
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2. Operate a light vehicle
14.
A
B
15.
A
B
16.
ensure that the vehicle
has no defects and is in
a safe and operable
condition
C
complete a report on the
condition of the vehicle
D
fill in time until the shift
starts properly
A pre-start check must be conducted
if any repair or service
work has been
performed
C
at each shift change
D
at each shift change or
after repair/service work
has been performed
Bright colour for night
time
D
Safety pin and sealing
tie in place
A
20.

B

B

A

A

C

Which of the following is NOT something you would check on the
vehicle’s fire extinguisher?
B
19.
C
once a week
Right type and fully
charged
A

.
C
18.
A
maintain the site’s safety
rating
In date, good useable
condition and secure
A
 If
Satisfactory
The purpose of completing a pre-start check is to:
A
17.
Answer
If the fire extinguisher is not in the green section of the gauge, you
should make a note of the fact and tell your supervisor later.
True
B
False
If the brake fluid is below the low level, you should tag out the
vehicle and report to your supervisor.
True
B
False
Removing the radiator cap when the engine is hot could release
hot water and steam, which could burn or scald you.
True
B
False
Which of the following would you be least likely to check on the
vehicle’s hoses?
A
Leaks
C
Correct brand
B
Cracks / abnormal
swelling
D
Loose clamps
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21.
A
If you find faults during the pre-inspection you should record them
in the vehicle’s log book and notify your supervisor.
True
22.
B
C
3
B
2
D
4
“Emergency”
C
State type of emergency
“Emergency;
Emergency”
D

E/F/C
/A/B/
D

State type of emergency
If you hear an emergency call over the two-way in your work area
you are to maintain radio silence, travel to the nearest safe
location, park up; and wait until a designated person has declared
the area safe.
True
B
False
Place the following in order to identify the correct procedure if your
vehicle is broken down on a ramp.
A
Turn on hazard lights
B
Notify Supervisor and others in immediate area
C
Shut down the engine
D
Arrange for a safety windrow to be constructed and
checked before leaving cab
E
Turn the wheels into the nearest windrow
F
Apply park brake
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A
“Emergency; Emergency”
Identify equipment No.
State location
25.

State location
Identify equipment No.
A
C
“Emergency; Emergency”
Identify equipment No.
State location
24.

If you are involved in or observe or come upon an emergency,
what is the correct radio procedure for an emergency call? Insert
company emergency procedure, eg:
State type of
emergency
B
D
What is the emergency radio channel? Insert company channel eg:
1
A

False
A
23.
A
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26.
What action do you take if any warning lights continue to show
after starting?
A
Rev the engine to get
them to go out
C
Shut the engine down
and report any faults
B
Keep the engine idling
and report any faults
D
Shut the engine down
and then restart after 5
mins
27.
A
28.
A
29.
When shutting down the engine, never allow it to idle down for a
few minutes but shut off as soon as parked up.
True
B
B
C
Approximately 6 metres
B
One haul truck width
D
Two haul truck widths
You only need to wear your seatbelt whenever
A
on the open road
C
on day shift
B
on site
D
driving or in a driven
vehicle
A
32.
A
33.

A

B

D

A

A

C

How close can you park your vehicle to other equipment?
Approximately 3 metres
31.
B
False
A
30.

False
Never park a light vehicle directly behind a production vehicle such
as a haul truck.
True
C
.
The headlights (low beam) should be on whenever the vehicle is in
operation.
True
B
False
A brake check is required to be carried out prior to commencing
operations as part of the after start checks.
True
B
False
You are about to overtake a working grader, what steps would you
take before doing so?
A
Flash your lights and
then overtake
B
Sound your horn three
times and then overtake
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C
Make positive contact
with the grader operator
before overtaking
D
Give one long blast on
your horn and then pass
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34.
A
B
35.
A
36.
You should always travel a safe distance behind the vehicle in front
.
so that you don’t lose
track of the vehicle in
front
C
D
as a convoy is a more
efficient way of
operating
because it aids in dust
suppression
True
B
Unless otherwise signposted, the speed limit for light vehicles is
____ on flat haul roads. Insert company requirement – example
below
45 kph
B
40 kph
D
50 kph
Oil temperature/
pressure
B
Average speed over a
shift
A
40.
A
41.
A
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D

B

A

A

B

B

Which of the following is NOT a key performance indicator of the
vehicle?
A
39.

False
C
A
B
Heavy vehicles should always give way to light vehicles.
35 kph
38.

because it reduces the
chance of a collision
A
37.
D
C
Coolant temperature
D
Tachometer
Abnormal noises, vibrations, smells or emissions may indicate a
vehicle malfunction; so you should park up safely and not drive the
vehicle until any problems checked out or rectified.
True
B
False
The vehicle should be driven within the manufacturer’s
recommended torque or speed range for each gear.
True
B
False
To prevent overheating of the brakes and/or damage to the gear
box, the vehicle can be put in neutral when going downhill.
True
B
False
The vehicle should be slowed by shifting down gears and then
applying the brakes.
True
B
False
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42.
When braking you should allow more braking time if the surface is
.
A
gravel
C
wet / slippery
B
steep
D
All of the above
43.
A
44.
A
B
45.
A
46.
A
47.
You should always test the brakes after driving through deep
water.
True
B
A

C

A

A

D

B

The three key skills to being a good defensive driver are:
slow speed /
observation / safe
distance from vehicles
C
slow speed / safe
distance from vehicles /
aware of blind spots
D
observation / safe
distance from vehicles /
aware of blind spots
observation / slow
speed / aware of blind
spots
When descending a hill in wet conditions, use light applications of
the brakes and avoid hard sudden braking.
True
B
False
When driving at night “dazzle” from on-coming vehicles can be a
problem.
True
B
False
If you are involved in an accident on a public road that involves
injury and the police do not attend the scene; you must report the
accident to
.
your supervisor
C
next shift meeting
B
company ES&H
department
D
nearest police station
A

False
A
48.
D
When carrying a load a short distance you don’t have to secure it
with lashings.
True
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B
False
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49.
A super elevation is the forming of a road surface, where a corner
is involved, to allow for cross fall to slope in the ____________ .
Reverse super elevation is where the fall is in the
_______________.
A
left direction / right
direction
B
direction of travel /
opposite direction of
travel
50.
A
B
C
B

C

If you come across soft spots, rutted, pot-holed or uneven
surfaces, what action should you take?
Keep driving on but
report to supervisor
C
Keep driving on but
request area be repaired
D
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right direction / left
direction
Slow down and drive
around if possible; report
and request area be
repaired
Slow down and drive
around if possible
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3. Carry out operator maintenance
51.
fluid leaks
C
damage to vehicle
B
condition of lights
D
valve clearance
A
53.
A
54.
After refuelling you must enter the engine hours and fuel litres into
the company recording system.
True
B
Blown fuses should be replaced with one of a higher amperage to
prevent it blowing again.
True
B
in the middle of the
longest section
B
anywhere along the
longest section
D
in the middle of the
shortest section
You can work under a vehicle providing that it is supported by a
jack.
True
B

B

C

B

D

B

False
Which of the following is NOT generally involved in a routine
operational service:
A
checking fluid levels
C
tightening loose fittings
B
greasing
D
adjusting brakes
57.
A
The tension of any belts (fan, A/C, etc) should be tested
_____________ of the belt.
C
56.

False
anywhere along the
shortest section
A
D
False
A
55.
 If
Satisfactory
Which of the following would you NOT look for in a visual
inspection or when undertaking fault finding?
A
52.
Answer
Which of the following vehicle cleaning methods should NOT be
used?
A
cleaning and sweeping
C
B
blowing down with
compressed air
degreasing and/or hosing
down and washing
D
vacuuming the interior
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58.
Match the following parts of a light vehicle with the most obvious
condition you would look for regarding that part.
Part
Condition
1. - B
2. - D
1. windscreen
A. no cracks or distortion
3. - G
2. brake fluid
B. clean / no cracks.
4. - A
3. cab
C. tension / wear / fraying
5. - H
4. chassis
D. correct level / no leaks
6. - E
5. door latches
E. clamps secure
7. - C
6. hoses
F. no frayed edges
8. - F
7. fan, A/C belts
G. clean / no rubbish
8. seat belt
H. work properly
59.
The following should be looked for when inspecting tyres:
A
Cracks in side walls,
cuts or embedded rocks
C
Damaged valves and
correct inflation
B
Damaged / cracked rims
D
All of the above
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D
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Theory Assessment Summary
Theory assessment summary
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Satisfactory
Not
Satisfactory
1.
Plan and prepare for
operations
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2.
Operate a light vehicle
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3.
Carry out operator
maintenance
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Overall result
Satisfactory
Not Satisfactory
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Employee/Trainee
Assessor
Employee/Trainee name:
Assessor name:
_________________________________ (Print)
________________________________ (Print)
Employee/Trainee comments:
Assessor comments:
Signature: ________________________
Signature: _______________________
Date: ____________________________
Date: ___________________________
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