Traffic Marshal and Banksman Course (UK) 2026

1. السؤال 1 من 25

   According to HSE, roughly what share of deaths involving workplace transport happen during reversing?

   • AAbout half
   • BNearly a quarter
   • CAlmost all of them
   • DFewer than 1 in 100
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   الإجابة: B. Nearly a quarter

   HSE says nearly a quarter of all deaths involving workplace transport occur during reversing.

2. السؤال 2 من 25

   What is the best first step HSE suggests to reduce reversing risks on a site?

   • APut a second banksman behind every lorry
   • BSet up one-way or drive-through routes
   • CTell drivers to reverse a bit more slowly
   • DPut up more warning posters at the gate
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   الإجابة: B. Set up one-way or drive-through routes

   HSE says to remove the need for reversing altogether where possible, for example with one-way systems.

3. السؤال 3 من 25

   When does HSE say a site should consider using a banksman to direct reversing?

   • AFor every single vehicle movement on any site
   • BOnly when a driver asks for help on arrival
   • COnly where no other way can control the risk
   • DOnly for vehicles longer than ten metres
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   الإجابة: C. Only where no other way can control the risk

   HSE says to consider a banksman or signaller only where there is no other way to control reversing risks.

4. السؤال 4 من 25

   A driver is reversing and loses sight of the banksman. What should the driver do?

   • AStop the vehicle immediately
   • BUse the mirrors and carry on
   • CSound the horn and keep going
   • DSpeed up to finish the move
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   الإجابة: A. Stop the vehicle immediately

   HSE says the driver should stop immediately if the banksman disappears from view.

5. السؤال 5 من 25

   Where should a signaller stand when guiding a reversing vehicle?

   • ADirectly behind the vehicle, in the middle of its path
   • BWherever they can hear the engine most clearly
   • CIn the driver's view, out of the vehicle's path
   • DInside the cab, sitting next to the driver
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   الإجابة: C. In the driver's view, out of the vehicle's path

   HSE says signallers must be visible to the driver at all times and stand where they can guide the vehicle without being in its path.

6. السؤال 6 من 25

   What should a signaller wear so the driver can see them?

   • AAny normal uniform, as long as it is clean
   • BDark clothing so they do not distract the driver
   • CHighly visible clothing, such as a reflective vest
   • DA suit, so that drivers know they are in charge
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   الإجابة: C. Highly visible clothing, such as a reflective vest

   HSE and HSENI say signallers should wear highly visible clothing, such as high-visibility vests.

7. السؤال 7 من 25

   Which regulations give the standard hand signals that banksmen and drivers should use in Great Britain?

   • AThe Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
   • BThe Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
   • CThe Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
   • DThe Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996
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   الإجابة: D. The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996

   HSE says the standard signals are given in the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 (guidance L64).

8. السؤال 8 من 25

   In the standard hand signals, what does the right arm pointed straight up, palm facing forward, mean?

   • AStop
   • BRaise the load
   • CStart
   • DMove left
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   الإجابة: A. Stop

   Under Schedule 1 Part IX of the 1996 Regulations, STOP is the right arm pointing upwards with the palm facing forwards.

9. السؤال 9 من 25

   A signaller holds both arms straight out to the sides with palms facing forward. What does this mean?

   • AStop (emergency)
   • BMove backwards
   • CStart (attention)
   • DEnd of operation
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   الإجابة: C. Start (attention)

   START, meaning attention or start of command, is both arms extended horizontally with the palms facing forwards.

10. السؤال 10 من 25

    Which standard signal means danger, or an emergency stop?

    • ARight arm pointing down, making slow circles
    • BBoth hands clasped together at chest height
    • CRight arm pointing up, palm facing forward
    • DBoth arms raised above the head, palms forward
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    الإجابة: D. Both arms raised above the head, palms forward

    DANGER (emergency stop) is both arms extended upwards with the palms facing forwards.

11. السؤال 11 من 25

    A banksman bends both arms, palms up, and slowly moves the forearms towards the body. What does this tell the driver?

    • AMove forwards, towards the banksman
    • BMove backwards, away from the banksman
    • CThe operation has finished
    • DStop at once because of danger
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    الإجابة: A. Move forwards, towards the banksman

    MOVE FORWARDS is both arms bent with palms upwards and the forearms making slow movements towards the body.

12. السؤال 12 من 25

    When a signaller gives the standard RIGHT or LEFT signal, whose right or left is meant?

    • AThe driver's
    • BThe signaller's
    • CWhoever is nearest
    • DThe site manager's
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    الإجابة: B. The signaller's

    The 1996 Regulations say the RIGHT and LEFT signals are given from the signaller's point of view.

13. السؤال 13 من 25

    Under the standard code, how does a signaller tell the driver to slow down?

    • AClap both hands together loudly
    • BWave both arms quickly above the head
    • CMake the same signal more slowly
    • DPoint at the ground and shout
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    الإجابة: C. Make the same signal more slowly

    The code says QUICK means the movements are made faster and SLOW means they are made more slowly.

14. السؤال 14 من 25

    While signalling, what should the signaller's duties be limited to?

    • ADirecting the move and helping unload the vehicle
    • BDirecting the move and answering the site phone
    • CDirecting the move and checking delivery paperwork
    • DDirecting the move and keeping nearby workers safe
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    الإجابة: D. Directing the move and keeping nearby workers safe

    The 1996 Regulations say the signaller should only direct the manoeuvres and look after the safety of workers nearby.

15. السؤال 15 من 25

    A driver cannot carry out a signaller's order safely. What do the standard signal rules say the driver must do?

    • ADrive around the signaller to finish quickly
    • BCarry on, as the signaller is responsible
    • CSuspend the move and ask for new instructions
    • DSound the horn three times and keep going
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    الإجابة: C. Suspend the move and ask for new instructions

    Schedule 1 Part IX says the operator must suspend the manoeuvre and ask for new instructions if they cannot carry out orders safely.

16. السؤال 16 من 25

    A signaller cannot see the whole manoeuvre without putting themselves at risk. What should happen?

    • AThe driver should guess the rest of the move
    • BThe signaller should stand in the vehicle path
    • CThe signaller should give signals faster
    • DOne or more extra signallers should be used
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    الإجابة: D. One or more extra signallers should be used

    The 1996 Regulations say one or more auxiliary signallers should be used if the signaller cannot see all of the manoeuvre without being endangered.

17. السؤال 17 من 25

    Under CDM 2015, when someone directs a driver who does not have full visibility, who may have to warn people at risk?

    • AThe police, if officers are present
    • BThe client who owns the whole site
    • CThe driver, the person directing, or both
    • DThe site manager working in the office
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    الإجابة: C. The driver, the person directing, or both

    Regulation 28(2) of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 puts the duty to warn on the driver, the person providing directions, or both.

18. السؤال 18 من 25

    What does regulation 27 of CDM 2015 require for any loading bay on a construction site?

    • AA banksman on duty at all times of day
    • BAt least one exit for pedestrians only
    • CA traffic light at every vehicle entrance
    • DA speed limit of 5 mph across the bay
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    الإجابة: B. At least one exit for pedestrians only

    Regulation 27(3)(d) says any loading bay must have at least one exit for the exclusive use of pedestrians.

19. السؤال 19 من 25

    What does HSE say about people who direct vehicle movements on construction sites?

    • AThey must be serving police officers
    • BThey must be trained and authorised to do it
    • CThey must hold a full lorry driving licence
    • DThey must be at least 25 years of age
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    الإجابة: B. They must be trained and authorised to do it

    HSE says people who direct vehicle movements (signallers) must be trained and authorised to do so.

20. السؤال 20 من 25

    At an event, when does HSE say tasks using work vehicles in public areas should be finished?

    • ABefore the audience is admitted
    • BOnly after the event has ended
    • CDuring the busiest hour of the day
    • DOnce the main act has started
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    الإجابة: A. Before the audience is admitted

    HSE event safety guidance says work vehicle tasks in public areas should be completed before the audience is admitted.

21. السؤال 21 من 25

    Under section 35 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, it is an offence for a driver to ignore traffic directions from whom?

    • AAny person wearing a high-vis vest
    • BAny security officer who is on duty
    • CAny steward at a nearby event
    • DA police constable or traffic officer
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    الإجابة: D. A police constable or traffic officer

    Section 35 makes it an offence to neglect or refuse directions from a constable or traffic officer engaged in regulating traffic in a road.

22. السؤال 22 من 25

    In England and Wales, who can give an accredited person the power to control traffic on a road?

    • AThe Security Industry Authority
    • BThe local council's licensing officer
    • CThe organiser of the event
    • DThe chief officer of police for the area
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    الإجابة: D. The chief officer of police for the area

    Under Schedule 5 of the Police Reform Act 2002, an accredited person gets traffic powers only if their accreditation from the chief officer of police says so.

23. السؤال 23 من 25

    Which body publishes guidance on reversing vehicles in Northern Ireland workplaces?

    • AThe SIA
    • BThe DVLA
    • CHSENI
    • DThe ICO
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    الإجابة: C. HSENI

    The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is the workplace health and safety regulator in Northern Ireland and publishes reversing guidance.

24. السؤال 24 من 25

    What does HSE say about people who do not need to be in a reversing area?

    • AThey should be kept well clear
    • BThey may cross if the alarm is on
    • CThey should help to guide the driver
    • DThey may stay if they wear a vest
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    الإجابة: A. They should be kept well clear

    HSE says reversing areas should be planned and clearly marked, and people who do not need to be there should be kept well clear.

25. السؤال 25 من 25

    Why should a reversing alarm not be the only warning on a busy site?

    • AIt always makes the vehicle slower
    • BIt can blend into the background noise
    • CIt is not allowed on UK sites
    • DIt only works in daylight hours
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    الإجابة: B. It can blend into the background noise

    HSE says audible alarms must be loud and distinct enough not to become part of the background noise, and flashing lights can help where an alarm might blend in.

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