Dump Truck - Rigid Chassis Training

There are a number of activities involved with the Dump Truck technical test at BSD Training Northern Ireland including;

1. Complete all manufacturers’ pre-start and running checks and prepare the dump truck for travel
2. In a loaded and unloaded state;
a. Travel up and down the slope
b. Stop and start on the slope in the up direction
c. Stop and start on the slope in the down direction
d. Stop on the slope in the down direction and reverse back up for a minimum of 5 metres
e. Drive through a restriction (unladen only)
f. Travel over rough terrain
g. Reverse (loaded only) in a straight line for a minimum of 50 metres and pass through a restriction at the end of the run
3. Position dump truck for loading
4. Receive a load which fills the body to capacity
5. Discharge the load over the edge or into the excavation
6. Clean out the body fully
7. Park the dump truck and carry out shut-down and securing procedures