SSDP – STOP / START AND DRIVING PROCEDURES

Knowledge Questionnaire

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NAME : __________________________________ POINTS ACHIEVED

COMPANY NO : __________________________________ PERCENTAGE

RESULT
DATE : __________________________________ (PASS / FAIL)

Pass Mark: 80% Possible points: 50 Time allowed: 90 Minutes

Writing must be neat and readable

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

1. How can I familiarise myself with the correct method of driving earthmoving machines,
safely and effectively. (1)

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2. Why is it important not to ignore this ! (2)

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3. If you see this sign,

! what do you need to do? (1)

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4. Name two (2) important pre-checks before starting a machine. (2)

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5. Name two (2) recommendations that you would follow when starting a cold machine. (2)

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Knowledge Questionnaire

6. Name three (3) things to do after starting an engine and before driving the machine. (3)
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7. Name three (3) precautions to follow before starting an engine. (3)

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8. Name two (2) disadvantages of intermittent revving. (2)

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9. What will happen when an engine is idling for a long period of time? (2)
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10. What should you do before shutting down an engine after the machine has been working? (1)
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11. Name four (4) precautions to take when parking a machine. (4)
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12. Give two (2) reasons why it is important to remove the key from the machine after shut
down. (2)
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SSDP KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT 2 R. LAUBSCHER

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Knowledge Questionnaire

13. Complete the sentences below by filling in the blank spaces. (6)
The longest period a starter motor is allowed to run (starting the engine) is ____________
before more attempts is made. After the above mentioned period, the starter motor must
be allowed to cool down for at least ___________________ before more attempts is
made. The light or low oil pressure indicator must go out within ____________________
from the time the engine has started and is left to idle.

14. Explain what you understand from the monitoring system found on all Caterpillar machines
by answering the following: (9)
a) Levels of monitoring and what indication will be present.
b) Action that needs to be taken for the levels of warning.
c) Example of system faults that will generate such warnings as mentioned above.
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15. How will I as a driver know that the monitoring system is functional (working)? (2)
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16. What should you as a driver do different driving into and manoeuvring a machine in a
workshop compared to working in the testing area. (2)
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17. Name at least three (3) precautions a driver should taken when driving machines around
buildings and work areas. (3)
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SSDP KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT 3 R. LAUBSCHER

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18. If the service brakes fails, what can a driver use to stop the machine. (1)
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19. How can you as a driver ensure that the engine gets “pre-lube” prior to starting the engine
especially if it has been standing for a few days. (2)
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SSDP KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT 4 R. LAUBSCHER

Version 1: 30 September 2003