CITB Test

Q: Is the CITB HS&E mock test free?

Yes. The CITB HS&E mock test on Coteca is completely free for self-preparation.

Q: Who is this mock test for?

Construction workers preparing for the official CITB Health, Safety & Environment test.

Question 1

1. How should highway signs, lights, and protective barriers be securely fixed in place?

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By hanging heavy iron weights from the frame using chains or strong cords

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By hanging heavy iron weights from the frame using chains or strong cords

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With built-in ballast whenever possible

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With built-in ballast whenever possible

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By tying them down to concrete blocks or curb stones

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By tying them down to concrete blocks or curb stones

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By firmly embedding them into soft roadside soil

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By firmly embedding them into soft roadside soil

Question 2

2. How should signs placed on sidewalks be positioned?

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So that only site workers can see them

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So that only site workers can see them

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In a way that obstructs the walkway

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In a way that obstructs the walkway

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To ensure they do not pose a danger to pedestrians

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To ensure they do not pose a danger to pedestrians

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So they can be quickly taken down

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So they can be quickly taken down

Question 3

3. When is it necessary to activate the amber flashing beacon on a highway vehicle?

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Only when the vehicle is actively engaged in work activities

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Only when the vehicle is actively engaged in work activities

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Continuously, during all operation times

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Continuously, during all operation times

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Solely during conditions of low visibility

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Solely during conditions of low visibility

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While driving to and from the depot

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While driving to and from the depot

Question 4

4. Are mobile machines allowed to operate without lights when working at night?

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Yes, but only with supervisor approval

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Yes, but only with supervisor approval

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Yes, under all conditions

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Yes, under all conditions

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Only if the equipment wasn’t originally equipped with lights

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Only if the equipment wasn’t originally equipped with lights

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No, they must always display lights

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No, they must always display lights

Question 5

5. How often should highways signs and protective barriers that have been set up be checked?

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Not more often than once per week

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Not more often than once per week

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Every hour, unless the site is left unattended

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Every hour, unless the site is left unattended

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Right after each time they are used

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Right after each time they are used

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Routinely, at a minimum of once daily, even if the site is unattended

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Routinely, at a minimum of once daily, even if the site is unattended

Question 6

6. What is the main reason for wearing high-visibility clothing while working alongside roadways?

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To shield your everyday clothes from wear and tear

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To shield your everyday clothes from wear and tear

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To provide insulation against cold weather

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To provide insulation against cold weather

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To ensure you are clearly visible to drivers and machinery operators

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To ensure you are clearly visible to drivers and machinery operators

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To help coworkers recognize you quickly

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To help coworkers recognize you quickly

Question 7

7. What should an operator check before using a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP), such as a cherry picker?

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That the emergency controls and safety systems are working properly

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That the emergency controls and safety systems are working properly

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That a safety harness or restraint is available for the user

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That a safety harness or restraint is available for the user

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That the machine is equipped with a roll-over protection structure

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That the machine is equipped with a roll-over protection structure

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That the hydraulic fluid has been emptied

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That the hydraulic fluid has been emptied

Question 8

8. If vehicles leaving the construction site are likely to carry mud onto public roads, what action should the site manager take to improve safety for other road users?

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Hire a mechanical sweeper to clean the road surface

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Hire a mechanical sweeper to clean the road surface

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Use a wheel-cleaning system on site before vehicles exit

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Use a wheel-cleaning system on site before vehicles exit

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Assign someone to spray water and wash mud off the road manually

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Assign someone to spray water and wash mud off the road manually

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Station a person on the road to reduce traffic speed

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Station a person on the road to reduce traffic speed

Question 9

9. What is the correct way to securely fasten highway signs, lights, and safety barriers?

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Hanging iron weights from the frame using chains or other sturdy materials

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Hanging iron weights from the frame using chains or other sturdy materials

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Firmly pushing them into soft ground beside the road

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Firmly pushing them into soft ground beside the road

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Using integrated weights whenever feasible

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Using integrated weights whenever feasible

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Tying them down with ropes attached to concrete blocks or curbstones

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Tying them down with ropes attached to concrete blocks or curbstones

Question 10

10. In which of the following situations would using a cherry picker to work at height be unsafe?

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If there is no cover or shielding from the weather

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If there is no cover or shielding from the weather

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If there is no roll-over protection structure in place

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If there is no roll-over protection structure in place

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If the operator is properly secured with a harness in the basket

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If the operator is properly secured with a harness in the basket

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If the cherry picker is positioned on sloped or uneven ground

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If the cherry picker is positioned on sloped or uneven ground

Question 11

11. What should be done with the direction arrow on a highway vehicle when it is moving between work locations?

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Adjust the arrow so it faces downward

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Adjust the arrow so it faces downward

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Either cover the arrow or take it off completely

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Either cover the arrow or take it off completely

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Position the arrow so it points upward

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Position the arrow so it points upward

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Drive at a reduced speed between sites

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Drive at a reduced speed between sites

Question 12

12. Which statement is correct regarding the safe working load (SWL) of lifting equipment like cherry pickers, lorry loaders, or excavators?

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The SWL is just an approximate value that can be slightly exceeded

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The SWL is just an approximate value that can be slightly exceeded

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It’s acceptable to go over the SWL by up to 10%

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It’s acceptable to go over the SWL by up to 10%

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The SWL must not be exceeded under any circumstances

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The SWL must not be exceeded under any circumstances

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The SWL represents half of the equipment’s maximum lifting capacity

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The SWL represents half of the equipment’s maximum lifting capacity

Question 13

13. What are two consequences of operating a machine with tyres that are not properly inflated?

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It reduces how fast the engine can run

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It reduces how fast the engine can run

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It may lead to instability during operation

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It may lead to instability during operation

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It leads to less wear on the tyres

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It leads to less wear on the tyres

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It results in faster wear and tear on the tyres

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It results in faster wear and tear on the tyres

Question 14

14. When a lone vehicle is performing mobile roadwork during daylight hours, what must be clearly shown on or at the back of the vehicle?

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A sign describing the work being done (e.g., gully cleaning)

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A sign describing the work being done (e.g., gully cleaning)

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A warning sign indicating the road is narrowing (to the left or right)

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A warning sign indicating the road is narrowing (to the left or right)

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A sign warning that roadworks are ahead

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A sign warning that roadworks are ahead

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A directional arrow instructing drivers to pass on the left or right

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A directional arrow instructing drivers to pass on the left or right

Question 15

15. Why is using diesel to prevent asphalt from adhering to lorry beds unsafe?

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It could chemically interact with the asphalt, producing dangerous fumes

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It could chemically interact with the asphalt, producing dangerous fumes

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It can harm the environment by contaminating soil or water

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It can harm the environment by contaminating soil or water

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It can lead to slippery conditions that may cause accidents

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It can lead to slippery conditions that may cause accidents

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It may eat away at the lorry bed causing damage

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It may eat away at the lorry bed causing damage

Question 16

16. Under what circumstances should a highways vehicle’s amber flashing light be turned on?

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During transit between the depot and work site

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During transit between the depot and work site

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Solely when visibility is poor or compromised

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Solely when visibility is poor or compromised

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Only when the vehicle is engaged in work activities

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Only when the vehicle is engaged in work activities

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At all times without exception

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At all times without exception

Question 17

17. When carrying out kerb installation work, what is the proper way to unload kerbs from a vehicle?

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Manually lift them off using safe lifting practices

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Manually lift them off using safe lifting practices

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Use machinery, like a grab attachment, to unload them

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Use machinery, like a grab attachment, to unload them

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Slide them off the rear of the vehicle

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Slide them off the rear of the vehicle

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Get help from a colleague to lift them off

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Get help from a colleague to lift them off

Question 18

18. Where are you likely to find details about the required distances for positioning highway signs ahead of work zones under various road conditions? (Select two)

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The latest Code of Practice (Red Book)

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The latest Code of Practice (Red Book)

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The Pink Book

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The Pink Book

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The Traffic Signs Manual (Chapter 8)

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The Traffic Signs Manual (Chapter 8)

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Printed on the reverse side of the sign

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Printed on the reverse side of the sign

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The official Works Order

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The official Works Order

Question 19

19. Why is using diesel to stop asphalt from sticking to lorry beds considered unsafe?

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It can damage the lorry bed through corrosion

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It can damage the lorry bed through corrosion

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It can make surfaces dangerously slippery

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It can make surfaces dangerously slippery

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It poses a risk to the environment

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It poses a risk to the environment

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It can chemically react with the asphalt and produce flammable fumes

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It can chemically react with the asphalt and produce flammable fumes

Question 20

20. Why is it important to take down temporary road signs once the work is finished?

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Because the law requires it

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Because the law requires it

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To save the signs for use on future projects

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To save the signs for use on future projects

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To restore normal traffic movement

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To restore normal traffic movement

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So the road can be completely reopened

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So the road can be completely reopened

Question 21

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