Revision question · Vehicle loading

Your lorry has a demountable body. What should you check before demounting the body?

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The rear doors are open

The legs are up

The body is unloaded and empty

The surface is firm and level

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The surface is firm and levelThis was the right answer

If you demount the body on a poor or soft surface, there's a danger of it sinking and becoming difficult to handle. Always think carefully before you demount the body and be sure that the site is suitable.

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Prepare a stable loading area and deploy the specified supportsReviewed guidance summary · A demountable body’s supports need firm level ground before separation.

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