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Questions to practise
What do you check on a truck before a trip?
Safety comes first. They want to hear that you do real checks every time, not only sometimes.
Name real checks: tyres, lights, brakes, mirrors and the load. Say why each one matters. For example: "I check the brakes because bad brakes can cause a serious accident." Say that you do this before every trip.
What kind of trucks or routes have you driven before?
They want to understand your experience and how it fits their routes.
Say the type of truck, the kind of routes (city, long distance, night), and how long you did it. Keep it simple and true. Add one thing you learned from that work.
How do you plan your route and your driving hours?
Long routes are tiring. They need drivers who plan their hours and breaks before they leave.
Say that you check the route before you leave and plan where and when you will stop. Explain how you choose your stops. Say clearly that you always take your planned breaks, even on busy days.
What do you do if you feel tired during a trip?
This checks if you know your limits and put safety first.
Say that you stop in a safe place and rest, even if it is not a planned stop. Say you tell dispatch if this changes your time. Never say you keep driving when tired.
Tell me about a hard moment on the road. What happened, and what did you do?
They want to see how you stay calm and solve problems by yourself.
Use three parts: what happened, what you did, how it ended. For example: a road was closed, I called dispatch, and I took a safe new route. Use "I" to show your own actions.
What do you do if you will be late for a delivery?
The team needs to know about delays early so they can plan.
Say that you call dispatch early, as soon as you know. Explain the reason for the delay in a calm way. Say you never rush or drive unsafely to save time.
What do you do if you find a problem during your pre-trip check?
They want to know that you will not drive an unsafe truck.
Say that you do not start the trip. You report the problem to your manager or dispatch and wait for it to be fixed. Explain that a short delay is better than an accident.
How do you make sure the load is safe?
A loose or heavy load can be dangerous for you and other drivers.
Say that you check the load is secure and balanced before you leave. Mention that you check it again after stops if needed. Say why: a moving load can make the truck hard to control.
How do you handle bad weather or heavy traffic?
Weather and traffic are part of every driver's day. They want to see calm, safe choices.
Say that you slow down, keep more space, and check the weather and traffic before you leave. Give a short real example. Say that if it is not safe, you stop and tell dispatch.
Why do you want this job?
They want to know if you will be happy and steady in this kind of work.
Say what you like about the work: the road, being responsible, getting deliveries to people safely. Connect it to your experience. Keep it honest and short.
Before I drive, I check the tyres, lights, brakes and the load.
Clara
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Leo
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Lines to try
Before I drive, I check the tyres, lights, brakes and the load.
I plan my stops before I leave, and I always take my breaks.
If I will be late, I call dispatch early.
Let me think of a good example from the road.
Safety matters more to me than saving a few minutes.
If I find a problem with the truck, I report it and I don't drive.
Common questions
What if I don't have a big story about a road problem?
A small, real story is fine. A closed road, bad weather or a late delivery all work. Say what happened, what you did yourself and how it ended. A clear small story is better than a big story that is not clear.
I am still learning English. Is that a problem?
Your English does not need to be fancy. Speak slowly and use short sentences. It is fine to say, "Let me think for a moment." The manager wants to understand your safety habits and your experience. Clear, simple words are enough.
How long should my answers be?
Most answers can be three or four sentences. Give the main point first, then a reason or an example. For a story question, use the three parts: what happened, what you did and how it ended. If they want more, they will ask.