Revision question · Vehicle loading

What's the main reason for covering a skip that you're transporting?

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To prevent any spillage

To stop children climbing in

To keep the contents dry

To prevent theft

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To prevent any spillageThis was the right answer

Debris falling from vehicles can be very dangerous to other road users, so skips need to be covered when they're transported. Falling debris may also cause environmental damage.

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Use rated restraints, not ropes or weather curtainsReviewed guidance summary · Dry sand and loose skip waste need containment against blowing or spilling out.

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