Multiple Choice

Question 1

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

Answer 1

24 hours

Question 2

Where must extra care be taken when using an endurance brake

Answer 2

on slippery roads

Question 3

what can help reduce fuel consumption

Answer 3

changing filters regularly

Question 4

what can help to reduce the impact that your lorry had on the environment

Answer 4

braking in good time

Question 5

you are securing a load using chains. which type of chain is unsafe for securing a load

Answer 5

split-link

Question 6

at the end of your working week you have driven a total of 56 hours. Under EU rules, what is the maximum number of hours you can drive the following week

Answer 6

34

Question 7

what color follows the green at a puffin crossing

Answer 7

steady amber

Question 8

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

Answer 8

2.9 meters (9ft, 5inch)

Question 9

A loud buzzer sounds in your vehicle. What is this most likely to indicate?

Answer 9

low air pressure

Question 10

you are loading a curtain sided vehicle. What are the curtains for?

Answer 10

protection from the weather

Question 11

What should you do when you are working on a vehicle platform

Answer 11

walk forward near the edges

Question 12

when must you notify telephone companies that you are moving a high load

Answer 12

when it exceeds 5.25metres

Question 13

what can happen when you over fill your engine with oil

Answer 13

loss of power

Question 14

you are driving a lorry with a sleeper cab. When would a quick sideways glance be helpful

Answer 14

when traffic is merging from the right or left

Question 15

you are about to drive a lorry fitted with air assisted hydraulic brakes. why might the brakes feel hard

Answer 15

the air compressor is not working

Question 16

you are driving a vehicle. what should you be careful of before turning left onto a main road

Answer 16

cyclists on your left

Question 17

how should you secure an ISO steel cargo container onto your trailer

Answer 17

using twist locks

Question 18

what can result from overloading an axle

Answer 18

reduced braking efficiency

Question 19

when is a buffer lan most likely to be in use

Answer 19

when it is windy

Question 20

what should you consider having on your vehicle to combat theft

Answer 20

roof markings

Question 21

what should anti lock breaks let you do when you have to stop in an emergency

Answer 21

maintain steering control

Question 22

you have been driving non stop since 5am. the time is now 0930 under EU rules what length of break must you take.

Answer 22

at least 45mins

Question 23

while your driving you notice your tachograph is not working. what should you do

Answer 23

continue your journey but make a manuel record

Question 24

what is a red route

Answer 24

an area where special waiting restrictions apply

Question 25

where is there a particular risk of sleep related incidents

Answer 25

between midnight and 6am

Question 26

what is a buffer lane

Answer 26

a safety lane for vehicles blown off the course

Question 27

where would you anticipate a problem when your driving a high sided vehicle on a windy day

Answer 27

on high level grounds

Question 28

you have stopped in an emergency area. what must you do before you re-join the carriageway

Answer 28

use the emergency telephone

Question 29

you are driving in fog when should high intensity rear fog lights be used

Answer 29

when visibility falls below 100m

Question 30

how often should the 5th wheel be inspected

Answer 30

monthly

Question 31

which type of load will benefit most from being carried on a lorry fitted with road friendly suspension

Answer 31

glass

Question 32

tankers carrying liquids can experience the wave effect what helps to reduce this problem

Answer 32

baffle plates

Question 33

your securing a very heavy load with ratchet straps which anchorage point is unsafe with ratchet straps

Answer 33

rope hook

Question 34

what is the maximum speed allowed for a vehicle towing a trailer on a motorway

Answer 34

60mph

Question 35

you are driving a tanker that is half full. The inside of the tank isn't divided into compartments. How should you use the footbrake when you are stopping

Answer 35

keep the pressure on the brake pedal until you have stopped

Question 36

your lorry is fitted with hydraulic brakes. why might the brake pedal go down too far when it is pressed

Answer 36

there isnt enough fluid in the braking system

Question 37

your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. How does this affect you when you are braking normally

Answer 37

there is no need to alter the way you brake

Question 38

you have just started the engine. What must you do if the brake air pressure warning light is showing

Answer 38

keep the parking brake on

Question 39

you are returning to the UK and are about to board a ferry. An immigration officer asks to see your documentation. What must you should them immediately

Answer 39

your operators documentation

Question 40

you are the first person to arrive at a incident where people are badly injured. what is the first thing you should do

Answer 40

switch on your hazard warning lights

Question 41

what should you do when you are driving through a tunnel in heavy traffic

Answer 41

follow the instructions given by the variable message signs

Question 42

which load is likely to move forward with some force when you brake sharply

Answer 42

tubular metal