All questions in this section (Load Restraint) are listed below. If you click on a question it will show you the possible answers that you might be asked in the DKT theory test, plus the correct answer and an explanation if necessary.

• What is the maximum allowable distance that a load may project on the side of a vehicle, provided overall width does not exceed 2.5 metres?
• What is the maximum length that a load may project in front of a vehicle?
• The most important part of blocking when securing a load is:
• In which diagram is the load NOT blocked?
• A poorly loaded vehicle is unsafe to drive. To avoid loss of steering and loss of traction under power, you should:
• The truck shown in the diagram is braking heavily. In what direction will the unrestrained load on the truck tray move?
• The load on the vehicle shown in the diagram is resting against the headboard. This method of load restraint is known as
• A load restraint system on a vehicle should be capable of restraining what percentage of the weight of the load from shifting forwards and upwards?
• A load restraint system on a vehicle should be capable of restraining what percentage of the weight of the load from shifting sideways or rearwards?
• Which 'tie down angle' is not recommended for lashings?
• Vehicles carrying what type of loads are more likely to overturn on corners?
• When loading cardboard cartons and boxes on a vehicle, where should the heaviest items be placed?
• The vehicles shown in the diagram are loaded with logs. Which ones have correctly secured loads?
• For vehicles with a GVM over 4.5 tonnes (excluding cranes) the vehicle width, including the load, must not be greater than:
• Sheets and tarpaulins are not strong enough to hold down bulk loads unless the load is:
• Which of the diagrams shows the correct loading position to prevent twisting of the chassis frame?
• Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining a loose load?
• Which diagram shows the correct load position to ensure weight on the steer axles?
• Which diagram shows the correct dunnage position for long rigid loads such as steel pipes?
• Which of the following methods will best directly restrain a contained load?
• Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining small pipe or log loads?
• Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining large pipe loads?
• Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining divided loads?
• Which diagram shows the correct position for carrying loads with potentially dangerous projections?
• Which diagram shows the best method for securing loads and protecting lashings?
• Loaded shipping containers fitted with corner twist locks should: