Public weighbridge services

If you are unable to answer the following questions you should re-read this guide and discuss the matter with your supervisor:

1. Can you confidently operate the weighing equipment?
2. Where are the “copy ticket” or records retained?
3. Can you refuse to undertake a public weighing?
4. If yes to (3), when?
5. What details must be shown in the “records”?
6. How long should records be retained?
7. What do you understand by the terms:
   1. Balance.
   2. Net weight.
   3. Double weighing.
8. What will happen to “balance” when it rains?
9. If you cannot see the load, what will you do?
10. The vehicle is too long to fit onto your weighbridge plate. What will you do?
11. Why should you never leave blanks on a weighbridge ticket?
12. Why would “people” bringing articles for weighing try to mislead you?

In preparing for your test, expect additional questions to those detailed above as well as a basic arithmetic test as these are for your benefit to judge your readiness.