Jordan Driving Theory Heavy case studies
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The Jordan Driving Theory Heavy Vehicle Test is the written knowledge examination that candidates must pass to obtain a heavy vehicle driving licence in Jordan. It is aimed at drivers who intend to operate trucks, tankers, buses and other vehicles above the ordinary car category, and at existing drivers who need to add a heavy class to their licence. The Jordan Driving Theory Heavy case studies are 5 cases and about 2,783 words.
1Qatraneh Weighbridge: Rear Tandem Overload
At the Qatraneh weighbridge on the Desert Highway you are checking a three-axle rigid truck before the 180 km run to Amman. The manufacturer plate shows gross vehicle weight 26,000 kg, front axle limit 7,500 kg and rear tandem limit 19,000 kg.
565 words, about 3 min2Dead Sea Descent: Falling Air Pressure
You are driving a 40-tonne articulated tanker down the 8 km descent on Route 65 toward Sweimeh in 38°C heat. The vehicle has an engine retarder, ABS and a working low-pressure warning; the manual states the warning sounds at 5.5 bar and the spring brakes apply below 4.5 bar.
569 words, about 3 min3Night Run to Irbid After Customs Delay
You left Aqaba at 06:00 with a container for Amman. The tachograph shows 9 hours 15 minutes of driving, one 25-minute break at 13:00, and no other break.
524 words, about 3 min4Steel Coils After an Emergency Stop
You are 30 km from Aqaba port with a flatbed semi-trailer carrying three steel coils, each weighing 5,000 kg. Each coil is restrained by two polyester straps rated at 5,000 kg lashing capacity, but the trailer has no headboard.
557 words, about 3 min5Tyre Fire and Injured Passenger on the Desert Highway
At 02:00 on the Desert Highway 70 km south of Amman, the front-left tyre of your rigid truck blows out and the wheel arch catches fire. Your passenger, who was asleep in the cab, has a deep cut on the forearm from the door frame and is pale and shaking.
568 words, about 3 min