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Traffic Marshal / Banksman Prep

Vehicle marshalling & signalling awareness questions.

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Q1. Under UK health and safety law, what is the primary legal duty that leads employers to appoint a banksman for vehicle movements on site?
  • A.  The general duty under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the safety of employees and others affected by work activities
  • B.  A specific requirement in the Highway Code applying to all private land
  • C.  A local authority bylaw that only applies to construction sites over 500m2
  • D.  An insurance industry standard with no legal force
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✓ Answer: A. The general duty under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the safety of employees and others affected by work activities
There is no single regulation naming 'banksman' by title; the duty flows from the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (general duty of care) together with supporting regulations such as PUWER 1998 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, which require risks from vehicle movements to be controlled. The Highway Code governs public roads, not private sites, so that option is wrong.
Q2. To instruct a crane driver to raise the load slowly, the banksman should use which gesture?
  • A.  One arm pointing straight up with the hand rotating slowly
  • B.  One forearm vertical, forefinger pointing up, moving in small circles
  • C.  Both arms raised and lowered repeatedly
  • D.  One hand tapping the top of the head
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✓ Answer: B. One forearm vertical, forefinger pointing up, moving in small circles
The 'raise load' signal is a vertical forearm with the forefinger pointing upward, making small circles at a speed that indicates the desired hoisting speed. Slower circling tells the driver to lift more gently as the load nears its final position.
Q3. On a site with an articulated lorry manoeuvring, what additional hazard must a banksman be particularly alert to that is less significant with rigid vehicles?
  • A.  Tail-swing and trailer swing as the unit turns, which can sweep through an area not covered by the cab's path
  • B.  The trailer becoming lighter as fuel is used
  • C.  The need for two drivers to be present at all times
  • D.  Automatic disengagement of the parking brake on turns
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✓ Answer: A. Tail-swing and trailer swing as the unit turns, which can sweep through an area not covered by the cab's path
Articulated vehicles pivot at the fifth wheel, so the trailer can swing through a wider arc than the tractor unit, especially on tight turns — an area a banksman must keep clear that isn't obvious from the cab's straight-line path. This tail-swing hazard is much less pronounced on rigid vehicles.
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The banksman's role & legislation · 35
Standard signalling gestures · 36
Safe vehicle movement & reversing · 35
Site traffic management & segregation · 35
PPE & visibility · 37
Loading, tipping & hazards · 35

Who has to sit the Traffic Marshal / Banksman Prep

Who needs a Traffic Marshal / Banksman Prep?

Anyone responsible for directing vehicle movement on or around a site, including those in construction, security, manufacturing, hospitality, and parking enforcement.

The real Traffic Marshal / Banksman Prep: format

How many questions are in the Traffic Marshal / Banksman Prep?

The real Traffic Marshal / Banksman Prep has 20 questions and lasts 60 minutes. Our mock uses 25 questions in 30 minutes.

What is the Traffic Marshal / Banksman Prep pass mark?

Real exam pass mark: 70%. Our mock marks you at 18 out of 25, the threshold we mark against.

What it costs, and what a resit costs

How much does the Traffic Marshal / Banksman Prep cost?

Real exam fee: £29 - £109.

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What is the Traffic Marshal / Banksman Prep pass rate?

Real exam first-time pass rate: 95%

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