Department of Transport Test

Question 1

What is the maximum mass that may be carried on a single axle with dual tyres other than an
omnibus?

Answer 1

9000kgs

Question 2

What is the maximum speed limit in the built-up area, unless otherwise indicated, for a vehicle that weighs more than 4.5 tonnes?

Answer 2

50km/h

Question 3

What is the maximum permissible height of a vehicle and its load, other than a livestock trailer?

Answer 3

4.3 metres.

Question 4

A heavy vehicle of which the mass, together with any attached trailer and the total load carried (if any), exceeds 12 tonnes is compelled to carry certain emergency equipment, if outside a
built-up area. What is this equipment?

Answer 4

3 portable warning signs complying with the relevant Australian Standards

Question 5

What is the permissible width, including the load, of any vehicle?

Answer 5

2.5 metres maximum.

Question 6

What are the requirements in regard to any extra mass or oversize permit which may be issued?

Answer 6

The permit must be carried in the vehicle and be produced on demand when requested by any police officer or other authorised person

Question 7

When must a trailer be equipped with break away brakes?

Answer 7

Where the gross mass exceeds two tonnes or it is a semi-trailer or pole type trailer.

Question 8

What is the maximum speed limit for a vehicle, the gross vehicle mass of which taking into account any trailer attached and including the total load carried, is more than 12 tonnes?

Answer 8

100km/h.

Question 9

Is it permissible to tow a trailer behind an articulated vehicle?

Answer 9

Not without the written permission of the Commissioner of Main Roads.

Question 10

What are the provisions with regard to condition of mudguards?

Answer 10

They shall be in good condition, free from cracks and sharp or jagged edges

Question 11

What is the maximum permitted length of an articulated vehicle and its load?

Answer 11

19.0 metres.

Question 12

What is the permissible overall length, including the load, of any rigid vehicle, other than an
omnibus?

Answer 12

12.5 metres

Question 13

What is the maximum mass that may be carried on a single axle with single tyres, other than an
omnibus?

Answer 13

6000kg

Question 14

What must you do when you desire to carry an overwidth, overheight, or overlength load or a
load exceeding that for which the vehicle is licensed?

Answer 14

Obtain a permit from the Commissioner of Main Roads, or appointed agent.

Question 15

If you are hauling a load greater than your licence permits, what may you be compelled to do in relation to the overload, either where you are stopped or at a specified place?

Answer 15

Off load the excess.

Question 16

When you see this sign what must you do?

Answer 16

Change to a low gear that slows you enough to limit your speed and not rely on your primary brakes

Question 17

In the event of a disabled heavy vehicle being left on a carriageway outside a built-up area during
the hours of darkness, in what position must the portable warnings signs be placed?

Answer 17

One sign must be placed beside the vehicle, and one each to the front and rear at a distance of not less than fifty metres or more than one hundred and fifty metres. Wherever practicable, at least one sign must be visible to an approaching driver at a distance of not
less than two hundred metres.