Why are goods vehicle drivers' hours of work controlled?
You're driving a lorry along a motorway. You notice that you're losing tread from one of your tyres. What should you do?
Some lorries have an extra mirror angled down towards the nearside front wheel. What's this mirror especially useful for?
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?
What should you check before you drive off a muddy building site onto the road?
What should you do when there's a fire in your vehicle's engine compartment?
You hold a full category C licence. What does this entitle you to tow?
You're driving an articulated lorry. What should you do when you see this sign?
Where should you park a semi-trailer if you plan to leave it unattended?
What condition could prevent you from holding a lorry or bus licence?
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?
What must you do when driving under the rules for domestic drivers' hours?
Your vehicle is fitted with a 'diff-lock'. When would you normally use it?
You're driving on a motorway. What does it mean when a lorry ahead of you switches on its hazard warning lights?
What colour is the auxiliary line on a three-line braking system?
How many copies of the CMR consignment note are required?
You're driving this lorry (arrowed). What should you do about the emergency vehicle that's trying to emerge from the side road?
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?
When are exhaust brakes most efficient?
Where are you allowed to park a long, rigid vehicle?
You arrive at an incident where someone is suffering from severe burns. What should you do to help?
What's the main reason for cleaning your wheels and tyres when you leave a building site?
What should you do if the vehicle ahead is being driven by a learner?
You're driving this box van and are waiting to turn right. What should you do just before turning?
Why are ropes unsuitable to tie down a load of scrap metal?
You're a driver who's certified to carry dangerous goods. How long is your certificate valid?
You're driving a new articulated lorry that's fully laden. You notice that the steering feels heavy. What's the most likely reason?
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?
You're approaching a bridge that has no height restriction on it. What's the minimum height under the bridge?
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?
Air-brake systems usually have two lines. Which additional line is fitted on a three-line system?
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?
The emergency line is common to both two-line and three-line brake systems. What colour is it?
You've just parked a lorry on the side of the road. What should you do just before dismounting from the cab?
You're going to drive an articulated lorry with an ISO container on the trailer. How should the container be secured to the trailer?
You'll be driving your vehicle in Europe. Which of these documents must you carry?
You're about to overtake horse riders. What could scare the horses?
You're covering a load using more than one sheet. Why should you start with the rearmost sheet, then work forwards?
You're at a road junction, turning into a minor road. What should you do if there are pedestrians crossing the minor road?
What does controlling goods vehicle drivers' hours help to improve?
You must have enough tachograph charts with you for your journey. When do you need to start a new chart?
What does this temporary sign mean for drivers of vehicles over 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass?
How could you reduce the problems caused by a strong side wind when driving an empty curtain-sided vehicle on an exposed bridge?
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?
How should you load a vehicle?
You've been convicted of a drink-drive offence and banned from driving. Which entitlement will this ban affect?
What's the best knot to use when securing a load with ropes?
You're behind a parked car. What should you do when you're about to move off?
You're using three sheets to cover your load. Which is the correct overlap?
Your lorry is fitted with a driver's seat belt. When may you drive without wearing it?
What rules apply to the wearing of seat belts fitted to your lorry?
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?
During your break, your vehicle will be moved by another person. What should you do with the tachograph chart?
What should you do when you overtake a cyclist on a two-way road?
You're driving a lorry that's carrying a heavy load. What should you be prepared to do when you see this sign ahead?
What should you do if your tachograph chart becomes dirty or damaged?
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?
Who's responsible for making sure that cargo arrives undamaged?
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?
In frosty weather, what precaution could a lorry driver take to prevent moisture from freezing in the air-brake system?
Your lorry has been fitted with wind deflectors. How will they affect your vehicle?
When is a high-sided vehicle most affected by side wind?
Where are you most likely to ground a low loader?
When should your lorry coupling system (fifth wheel) be checked and lubricated?
What should you do when you're unable to see clearly while you're reversing into a loading bay?
What's reduced by fitting a fly sheet tightly over a tipper body?
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?
What's the final thing you should do after recoupling a trailer?
You’re driving a lorry. Why do you need to take extra care when turning left at this junction?
You've been issued with protective clothing. Who's responsible for its use?
What will you have to deal with when you're driving at night?
Your vehicle has double rear wheels. Why should you check them before leaving a building site?
How could you reduce the fuel consumption of your lorry?
When may red diesel be used?
What period of time does one tachograph chart cover?
Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road?
You're driving a lorry 30 feet long and towing a trailer 15 feet long. What should you do when you see this sign?
How could you reduce your lorry's fuel consumption?
You're driving a low loader and you see this sign. What's your main concern at this hazard?
You're driving an empty curtain-sided vehicle. Why might you consider tying the curtains open?
Which of these signs means you can't drive your lorry past this point?
What does this road sign mean?
When is trailer swing most likely to occur on a lorry and drawbar combination?
What should you be careful of when stopping on the left in a busy place?
Your vehicle leaks diesel fuel on a roundabout. Who will this affect most?
You're overtaking another lorry. What should you do if you start to lose speed due to an uphill gradient?
What would help to reduce the impact that your lorry has on the environment?
What must you do if you're involved in a traffic incident?
What training must you take before driving a lorry loaded with toxic substances?
What should you look for when choosing a site to park your trailer?
You're delivering boxes of chilled food to a supermarket. What specific training would you need?
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?
What can cab-mounted wind deflectors reduce?
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?
What's the minimum depth of tread required over three-quarters of the breadth of a lorry tyre?
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?
Which vehicles are most likely to be affected by side wind?
What should you do before driving your high-sided lorry in windy weather?
What should you do when you want to join a motorway where traffic is flowing freely?
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