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You're driving a lorry in a busy town. A driver pulls out in front of you and you have to brake hard. What should you do?

Overtake as quickly as possible
Stay calm and accept the error
Flash your lights to show your annoyance
Sound your horn and speed up

Why are goods vehicle drivers' hours of work controlled?

To encourage vehicle sympathy
To help road safety
To ensure fair road use
To improve vehicle security

Some lorries have an extra mirror angled down towards the nearside front wheel. What's this mirror especially useful for?

Overtaking
Parking
Checking your trailer
Turning right

You're at the scene of an incident. What does it mean if there's a plain orange rectangle displayed on one of the vehicles?

It's carrying dangerous goods
It's carrying a first-aid kit
It's carrying medical supplies
It's unladen

You must have enough tachograph charts with you for your journey. When do you need to start a new chart?

Every 10 hours
Every 24 hours
Every 36 hours
Every 48 hours

How should you load a vehicle?

Spread the load evenly
Load it towards the rear
Load it towards the front
Arrange the load to make it easy for unloading

You're driving a lorry 30 feet long and towing a trailer 15 feet long. What should you do when you see this sign?

Find an alternative route to your destination
Stop and wait for a police escort
Continue past the sign but reduce your speed
Carry on; the sign applies to the towing vehicle only

What should you do before driving your high-sided lorry in windy weather?

Check your wind deflector
Check your spray-suppression equipment
Plan your route in advance
Only half-load your lorry

Which of these signs means you can't drive your lorry past this point?

You've been asked to drive a fully loaded petrol tanker back to the depot. It has a maximum authorised mass of 10 tonnes. What must you have before you can drive this vehicle?

A request from the police to move a dangerous load
A fully qualified tanker driver with you for the journey
A valid ADR driver training certificate
A copy of the vehicle's insurance certificate

When should your lorry coupling system (fifth wheel) be checked and lubricated?

Only prior to an MOT test
Every 6 months
Yearly
Regularly

Air-brake systems usually have two lines. Which additional line is fitted on a three-line system?

Emergency
Service
Electrical
Auxiliary

You're using three sheets to cover your load. Which is the correct overlap?

You're driving a lorry that's carrying a heavy load. What should you be prepared to do when you see this sign ahead?

Brake to a lower speed
Change to a higher gear
Stop to check your load
Change to a lower gear

What's the best knot to use when securing a load with ropes?

A dolly knot
A reef knot
A slip knot
A bowline knot

You arrive at an incident where someone is suffering from severe burns. What should you do to help?

Douse the burns with cool water
Remove anything stuck to the burns
Burst blisters that form on the burns
Apply ointment to the burns

You've been convicted of a drink-drive offence and banned from driving. Which entitlement will this ban affect?

Your entitlement to drive all motor vehicles
Your car entitlement
Your lorry entitlement
Your bus entitlement

How many copies of the CMR consignment note are required?

Two
Three
Four
Five

What condition could prevent you from holding a lorry or bus licence?

Dyslexia
Partial blindness
Dermatitis
Stomach upset

You've stopped at a pelican crossing. What should you do if the lights have changed to green but a disabled person is still crossing?

Give way to them
Drive in front of them
Drive behind them
Sound your horn at them

Your lorry is fitted with a driver's seat belt. When may you drive without wearing it?

When you're making deliveries that are less than 50 metres apart
When you're towing at less than 50 mph
When you're working less than 50 hours in a week
When you're less than 50 miles away from your depot

You're behind a parked car. What should you do when you're about to move off?

Start to signal when you've started moving
Move off when there's no oncoming traffic
Check the blind spots before you start moving
Only use your mirrors after you've started moving

You're driving a low loader and you see this sign. What's your main concern at this hazard?

The ground clearance
The weight limit
The height limit
The load's security

You're driving this lorry (arrowed). What should you do about the emergency vehicle that's trying to emerge from the side road?

Brake hard to a stop and wave it out
Brake smoothly and allow it to emerge
Drive on; you're on the major road
Turn left to give it a clear view

You're driving a lorry along a motorway. You notice that you're losing tread from one of your tyres. What should you do?

Stop on the hard shoulder and phone for assistance
Stop on the hard shoulder and change the wheel
Continue driving to the next service station
Continue driving and leave by the next exit

Your lorry has a curtain-sided body. Your route will take you over several high-level bridges. Why should you check the weather forecast before starting your journey?

Rain can make crossing bridges very difficult for large vehicles
In hot weather, the bridges might be closed to heavy traffic
You won't be able to cross the bridges if it's frosty
High-level bridges may be closed to certain vehicles in windy weather

You hold a full category C licence. What does this entitle you to tow?

A trailer of any weight
A trailer with more than one axle
A trailer up to 750 kg
A curtain-sided trailer

What's the minimum depth of tread required over three-quarters of the breadth of a lorry tyre?

1 mm
1.5 mm
2.5 mm
5 mm

What should you do when there's a fire in your vehicle's engine compartment?

Open all windows
Try to remove the load
Flag down a passing motorist
Cut off the fuel supply

Your vehicle leaks diesel fuel on a roundabout. Who will this affect most?

Drivers of three-wheeled vehicles
Motorcyclists
Towed vehicles
Car drivers

Your lorry has been fitted with wind deflectors. How will they affect your vehicle?

They'll increase the fuel consumption
They'll reduce the stability
They'll require increased tyre pressures
They'll reduce the wind resistance

During your break, your vehicle will be moved by another person. What should you do with the tachograph chart?

Leave the chart in the vehicle and record the changes on the back
Put in a new chart on your return to the vehicle
Switch to rest mode to record the break
Remove the chart and make a manual record of the break period

You're driving on a motorway. What does it mean when a lorry ahead of you switches on its hazard warning lights?

There are speed cameras ahead
The lorry is about to overtake
The lorry is leaving the motorway
Traffic further ahead may be stopping

Your vehicle is involved in an incident where someone is injured. You don't produce your insurance certificate at the time. How soon must you report the incident to the police?

24 hours
48 hours
72 hours
Seven days

When may red diesel be used?

For operators to reduce running costs
For authorised purposes only
For garages to test-drive repaired vehicles
For environmental purposes

What does controlling goods vehicle drivers' hours help to improve?

Fuel economy
Road safety
Traffic calming
Journey planning

You're overtaking another lorry. What should you do if you start to lose speed due to an uphill gradient?

Continue at the same speed and in the same position
Try to force the vehicle you were overtaking to drop back
Try to force the vehicle you were overtaking to speed up
Ease off and drop behind the vehicle you were trying to overtake

What should you do when you want to join a motorway where traffic is flowing freely?

Keep to a low speed until you see a gap on the motorway
Build up your speed on the slip road before joining the motorway
Stop at the start of the slip road and move off when you see a gap
Use the hard shoulder, if necessary, to build up speed

What's reduced by fitting a fly sheet tightly over a tipper body?

Drag effect
Steering effort
Legal load weight
Load capacity

You're at a road junction, turning into a minor road. What should you do if there are pedestrians crossing the minor road?

Stop and wave the pedestrians across
Sound your horn to let the pedestrians know that you're there
Give way to the pedestrians who are already crossing
Carry on; the pedestrians should give way to you

You're about to overtake horse riders. What could scare the horses?

Sounding your horn
Giving arm signals
Driving slowly
Keeping well back

When is trailer swing most likely to occur on a lorry and drawbar combination?

While you're braking on a bend
While you're using an endurance brake
While you're steering at slow speed and fully loaded
While you're moving off at an angle

You're driving a laden articulated lorry with a maximum authorised mass of 38 tonnes on a dual carriageway in England. What speed limit applies to your vehicle after passing this sign?

40 mph
50 mph
60 mph
70 mph

Your vehicle is fitted with a 'diff-lock'. When would you normally use it?

While driving on straight roads
While towing an empty trailer
While driving on muddy construction sites
While uncoupling a trailer

What should you do when you're unable to see clearly while you're reversing into a loading bay?

Get someone to guide you into the bay
Use an audible warning signal while reversing
Reverse into the bay until your bumper touches the end wall
Open your door and lean well out while reversing

You're approaching a green traffic light and are going straight ahead. What should you do when the traffic ahead, beyond the junction, has stopped and is queuing?

Go forward if your vehicle will clear the junction
Drive slowly across the junction
Maintain your speed and sound your horn
Stop across the junction until the traffic clears

You're driving an articulated lorry. What should you do when you see this sign?

Turn round and find an alternative route
Park safely and arrange alternative transport for the goods
Inform your vehicle operator and await further instructions
Drive past the sign because it doesn't apply to you

Who's responsible for making sure that cargo arrives undamaged?

The packer
The driver
The sender
The loader

What does this road sign mean?

No goods vehicles under 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass
No goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass
No goods vehicles over 7.5 metres overall height
No goods vehicles under 7.5 metres overall height

What can cab-mounted wind deflectors reduce?

Journey times
Load capacity
Tyre wear
Fuel consumption

You'll be driving your vehicle in Europe. Which of these documents must you carry?

The vehicle service record
Your medical examination form
Your national driving licence
The vehicle workshop manual

When are exhaust brakes most efficient?

At high engine speed, while in low gears
At low engine speed, while in high gears
During stop/start town work
While travelling at a constant speed on a motorway

You're driving a lorry with a maximum authorised mass of 38 tonnes on a single carriageway road in England. What's the speed limit for your vehicle after passing this sign?

40 mph
50 mph
60 mph
70 mph

How could you reduce the problems caused by a strong side wind when driving an empty curtain-sided vehicle on an exposed bridge?

Tie one curtain open and lock open the rear doors
Leave both curtains closed
Tie both curtains open
Tie open the curtain on the side the wind's blowing from

Where are you most likely to ground a low loader?

On rural roads
On traffic-calming humps
On yellow rumble strips
On hatched road markings

You’re driving a lorry. Why do you need to take extra care when turning left at this junction?

There are no bollards in the middle of the road
It's a closed junction
There's a motorcycle on the left
There's a grass verge on the left

What's the final thing you should do after recoupling a trailer?

Connect the brake lines
Release the trailer parking brake
Connect the electrical lines
Raise the trailer legs

How can a lorry driver avoid brake fade?

Ensure that the air tanks are drained before journeys
Check that the air pressure is correct
Make sure that the parking brake is applied before stopping
Select an appropriate gear before downhill gradients

Why are ropes unsuitable to tie down a load of scrap metal?

Ropes are hard to tie
Ropes will loosen in rain
Ropes are hard to untie
Ropes can wear and snap

What should you do if the vehicle ahead is being driven by a learner?

Keep calm and be patient
Drive up close behind
Put your headlights on full beam
Sound your horn and overtake

The emergency line is common to both two-line and three-line brake systems. What colour is it?

Red
Blue
Black
Yellow

Where are you allowed to park a long, rigid vehicle?

At a pedestrian crossing
At a bus stop
At a school entrance
At a service area

Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road?

You're waiting for the emergency services to arrive at the scene of an incident. A pedestrian's leg is bleeding heavily, but there's nothing embedded in the wound. What could you do to help?

Apply firm pressure to the wound
Dab the wound to stop the bleeding
Put the casualty into the recovery position
Wrap an ice pack near the wound

You've been driving a lorry without a break for four-and-a-half hours. Under EU rules, you must now take a break. How long must this break be?

30 minutes
35 minutes
40 minutes
45 minutes

What should you do when you overtake a cyclist on a two-way road?

Pass closely, staying about 1 metre (3 feet 3 inches) from the kerb
Go past quickly and move back to the left sharply
Leave plenty of room and check your nearside mirror before returning to the left
Give a right-turn signal after you've moved out to overtake

You're a driver who's certified to carry dangerous goods. How long is your certificate valid?

One year
Two years
Five years
Ten years

You're turning left from a main road into a side road. What should you do if people are already crossing the road into which you're turning?

Continue, as you have right of way
Signal to them to continue crossing
Wait and allow them to cross
Sound your horn to warn them of your presence

What would help to reduce the impact that your lorry has on the environment?

Driving through town centres
Braking in good time
Planning routes to avoid motorways
Racing to make up time

You're going to drive an articulated lorry with an ISO container on the trailer. How should the container be secured to the trailer?

The container must be secured by ropes
The container must be secured using the locking levers
The container must be held up against the headboard
The container must be sealed

When is a high-sided vehicle most affected by side wind?

When it's stationary
When it's travelling loaded
When it's being reversed
When it's travelling empty

You're covering a load using more than one sheet. Why should you start with the rearmost sheet, then work forwards?

To stop you tripping when walking on the load
To stop wind and rain from getting under the sheets
To make it much easier to fold up the sheets
To make it easier to carry longer loads

You're approaching a bridge that has no height restriction on it. What's the minimum height under the bridge?

3.6 metres (11 feet 10 inches)
4.4 metres (14 feet 5 inches)
4.8 metres (16 feet)
5 metres (16 feet 6 inches)

What should you be careful of when stopping on the left in a busy place?

There's good access to unload
You've disconnected all the air lines
Your nearside mirror doesn't strike the head of a pedestrian
You change your tachograph mode

You've just parked a lorry on the side of the road. What should you do just before dismounting from the cab?

Make sure the radio is turned down
Check the rear-view mirrors
Make sure the hazard warning lights are on
Check that all the windows are closed

You're driving an empty curtain-sided vehicle. Why might you consider tying the curtains open?

To use less fuel
It's a legal requirement
To prevent the curtains from tearing
To reduce the effect of side wind

In frosty weather, what precaution could a lorry driver take to prevent moisture from freezing in the air-brake system?

Drain the air tanks daily
Cover the air tanks with a blanket
Keep the engine at high revs when starting
Pump the brakes

Where should you park a semi-trailer if you plan to leave it unattended?

On a residential street
On a steep hill
In a lorry park
In a lay-by

What period of time does one tachograph chart cover?

24 hours
48 hours
5 days
7 days

What must you do when driving under the rules for domestic drivers' hours?

Keep a written record of hours worked
Only record any driving off public roads
Keep a written record of driving time only
Always use a vehicle fitted with a tachograph

What should you look for when choosing a site to park your trailer?

The site should be level
The site should be made of concrete
The site should be sheltered
The site should have marked parking bays

What's the main reason for cleaning your wheels and tyres when you leave a building site?

To keep the tyres in good condition
To prevent the tyres from damaging the road surface
To reduce air leakage from the tyre valves
To stop mud dropping onto the road

What rules apply to the wearing of seat belts fitted to your lorry?

It's not advisable
It's advisable
It's required by law
It's not required by law

How could you reduce your lorry's fuel consumption?

Fit new brake linings
Fit a high-level exhaust pipe
Fit a larger fuel tank
Fit wind deflectors

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?

To overtake slower lorries
When the left-hand lane is closed
If you drive at more than 60 mph
If you're travelling unladen

You're delivering boxes of chilled food to a supermarket. What specific training would you need?

Hygiene procedures
ADR procedures
Waste-handling procedures
Fuel-efficient driving procedures

Which vehicles are most likely to be affected by side wind?

Flat-bed lorries
Tractors
Motorcycles
Estate cars

You're driving a new articulated lorry that's fully laden. You notice that the steering feels heavy. What's the most likely reason?

The road is icy
The power steering is faulty
The lorry is new
The load on the trailer has shifted

How could you reduce the fuel consumption of your lorry?

Brake late as often as you can
Fit a cab-mounted wind deflector
Avoid sheeting any bulky loads
Try to increase your overall speed

You're driving this box van and are waiting to turn right. What should you do just before turning?

Wave the pedestrian across
Check your left-hand mirror and blind spot
Wave out the green car (arrowed)
Check your right-hand mirror and blind spot

What must you do if you're involved in a traffic incident?

Drive on for help
Inform the police within seven days
Stop at the scene
Drive to the nearest police station

What does this temporary sign mean for drivers of vehicles over 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass?

Use either the left-hand or middle lane
Use only the left-hand lane
Use only the middle lane
Use any lane

What training must you take before driving a lorry loaded with toxic substances?

How to use fire-fighting equipment
How to operate a forklift truck
How to operate a lorry-mounted crane
How to use breathing apparatus

Your vehicle has double rear wheels. Why should you check them before leaving a building site?

To make sure the diff-lock is engaged
To make sure the diff-lock is disengaged
To check that the load-sensing valve is operating correctly
To make sure bricks or debris aren't wedged between the wheels

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?

30 mph
40 mph
50 mph
60 mph

What will you have to deal with when you're driving at night?

Headlight dazzle
Other drivers speeding
Cold weather conditions
Dazzle from shop windows

What should you do if your tachograph chart becomes dirty or damaged?

Continue with the same chart and enter the details in writing
Use a spare chart and destroy the damaged one
Use a spare chart and attach it to the damaged one
Continue to use the chart

You've been issued with protective clothing. Who's responsible for its use?

You, the driver
The insurance company
The Health and Safety Executive
Your employer

What colour is the auxiliary line on a three-line braking system?

Red
Blue
Green
Yellow

What should you check before you drive off a muddy building site onto the road?

The diff-lock is disengaged
The diff-lock is engaged
The steering lock is engaged
The twist lock is disengaged

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