LGV/HGV Question List - Vehicle weights and dimensions


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1 What does this road sign mean? Vehicle weights and dimensions - What does this road sign mean?
2 What does this temporary sign mean for drivers of vehicles over 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass? Vehicle weights and dimensions - What does this temporary sign mean for drivers of vehicles over 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass?
3 In England and Wales, what's the national speed limit on a single carriageway road for a rigid lorry with a maximum authorised mass of more than 7.5 tonnes?

4 You're driving a lorry with a maximum authorised mass of more than 7.5 tonnes along a three-lane motorway. When may you use the right-hand lane?

5 Where are you most likely to ground a low loader?

6 You're driving a low loader and you see this sign. What's your main concern at this hazard? Vehicle weights and dimensions - You're driving a low loader and you see this sign. What's your main concern at this hazard?
7 You're driving a vehicle that's over 17 metres (55 feet) long. What should you do at a level crossing?

8 What type of fastening or restraint should you use when carrying a load of steel?

9 You're driving a lorry carrying a load that's 4.5 metres (14 feet 9 inches) wide. What's the maximum speed you're allowed to drive on a motorway?

10 What's the speed limit on a dual carriageway when you're carrying a load that's 4.5 metres (14 feet 9 inches) wide?

11 What colour are the markings on the rear of lorries over 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass?

12 When this vehicle transporter turns, how will the overhanging top deck move? Vehicle weights and dimensions - When this vehicle transporter turns, how will the overhanging top deck move?
13 You're the driver of an articulated car transporter. How will the overhanging top deck move as you turn corners?

14 When would the driver of a car transporter need to be most aware of the front overhang of the trailer?

15 You're scheduled to make a delivery. You arrive at your destination during the morning rush hour. The road is edged with double red lines. What do they mean?

16 You're driving a lorry with a maximum authorised mass of more than 7.5 tonnes. What's the national speed limit for your vehicle on a dual carriageway in England and Wales?

17 Which axle configuration is most effective at preventing petrol tankers from rolling over?

18 What warning does the driver of a petrol tanker have that 'rear wheel lift' is about to become 'roll-over'?

19 What effect could a load of hanging meat carcasses cause when you drive around corners or bends?

20 Why do many drivers park at overnight stops with their rear doors close to another lorry?

21 What markings should be fitted to a lorry with a maximum authorised mass of more than 7500 kg?

22 How far can a load overhang at the rear before you must use projection marker boards?

23 When must you notify telephone companies that you're moving a high load?

24 How wide can a load be before you must use side markers?

25 Triangular projection markers are required when your load is wider than 2.9 metres (9 feet 5 inches). What colour are these markers?

26 How should you secure an ISO steel cargo container onto your vehicle or trailer?

27 You're driving an articulated lorry on a narrow road. There's a left-hand bend ahead. Why may you need to move out before driving around the bend?

28 What does this sign mean? Vehicle weights and dimensions - What does this sign mean?
29 What does this sign mean? Vehicle weights and dimensions - What does this sign mean?
30 What does this sign mean? Vehicle weights and dimensions - What does this sign mean?
31 What does this sign warn of? Vehicle weights and dimensions - What does this sign warn of?
32 What does this sign mean? Vehicle weights and dimensions - What does this sign mean?
33 When must you take extra care if you're driving a vehicle more than 3.0 metres (10 feet) high?

34 What's the minimum height of an unmarked bridge?

35 Who must you tell when your vehicle collides with a bridge?

36 Your vehicle has collided with a railway bridge. What information must you give the railway authority when you telephone them?

37 What do bells hanging across the road warn drivers of? Vehicle weights and dimensions - What do bells hanging across the road warn drivers of?
38 What does this sign mean? Vehicle weights and dimensions - What does this sign mean?
39 What does this motorway sign mean? Vehicle weights and dimensions - What does this motorway sign mean?
40 You're driving on a motorway and you see this sign. What does it mean? Vehicle weights and dimensions - You're driving on a motorway and you see this sign. What does it mean?
41 In which of these places might there be a restriction on vehicles over a certain length?

42 At this roundabout, you want to take the fourth exit. What limit is in force on this road? Vehicle weights and dimensions - At this roundabout, you want to take the fourth exit. What limit is in force on this road?
43 You're driving a large vehicle on a narrow road with passing places. What will you need to be most aware of?

44 What type of road surface will increase your stopping distance by up to ten times?

45 By how much can your stopping distance increase in icy weather?

46 What's the maximum speed allowed for a vehicle towing a trailer on a motorway?

47 What should you check when you've just overtaken a motorcyclist on a motorway?

48 You're driving a large vehicle in a straight line. When is it most stable?

49 What does this sign mean? Vehicle weights and dimensions - What does this sign mean?
50 You're driving a long vehicle. What should you do when you want to turn right at a painted mini-roundabout?

51 What should you consider when planning a route for your journey?

52 Your vehicle is more than 3 metres (9 feet 10 inches) high. Where is this information displayed?

53 The height of your vehicle is 4.2 metres (14 feet). What should you do as you approach this bridge? Vehicle weights and dimensions - The height of your vehicle is 4.2 metres
(14 feet). What should you do as you approach this bridge?
54 Unless otherwise shown, what's the minimum headroom under bridges in the UK?

55 Where can you park large vehicles at night without needing to use parking lights?

56 When should you allow for the effects of a speed limiter?

57 When should you consider the effect a speed limiter will have on your vehicle?

58 What does this sign mean? Vehicle weights and dimensions - What does this sign mean?
59 What should be your main concern as you approach this sign? Vehicle weights and dimensions - What should be your main concern as you approach this sign?
60 You're driving a long vehicle on a two-lane road. What should you do if you want to turn left into a narrow side road?

61 Where must the repair of a speed limiter be carried out?

62 Where can the axle weight limits be found?