Restricted View Heavy Vehicle by theorytestuk.co.uk | Aug 12, 2023 | 0 comments Welcome to your Restricted View Heavy Vehicle 1. 32. You’re driving your lorry through a busy area and you’ve stopped at a pedestrian crossing. What should you do before you move off? Check the Class VI mirror on the front of your lorry Wave any remaining pedestrians across the road Ease forward onto the crossing to check that it’s clear Rev your engine 2. 16. You're waiting to turn right in this lorry (arrowed). Which road user has priority? The motorcyclist The driver in the red car The driver in the green car The pedestrain 3. 19. When may an audible warning device for reversing be used in areas with a 30 mph speed limit? Between 7.00 am and 11.30 pm Between 11.30 pm and 7.00 am During daylight hours only At any time of the day or night 4. 6. What does this sign mean? Contraflow bus and cycle lane With-flow bus and cycle lane No buses or cycles Priority to buses or cycles 5. 31. 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 6. 5. Why should you check your right-hand mirror just before turning right from a main road into a side road? There may be pedestrians stepping off the kerb You need to check your position Someone may be overtaking you Your rear view to the left is blocked 7. 17. You're driving a large vehicle. How does its size and design affect the blind spots? It will have fewer blind spots than smaller vehicles It will have more blind spots than smaller vehicles It will have the same blind spots as other vehicles It will have no blind spots whatsoever 8. 26. 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 9. 27. Your lorry has a sleeper cab. Why could this make your driving more difficult? It increases your blind spots It increases your view of the road ahead It increases your view in the right-hand mirror It increases your view in the left-hand mirror 10. 8. You want to turn right at a roundabout marked with two right-turn lanes. What should you do if there's ample room for your vehicle in either lane? Use the right-hand of the two lanes Use the left-hand of the two lanes Use the left-hand lane, then move to the right as you enter the roundabout Use the right-hand lane, then move to the left as you enter the roundabout 11. 1. Your vehicle is fitted with a reverse warning bleeper. How will this affect you when you're reversing? You'll be able to reverse more accurately You'll only need to use the offside mirror You'll need to take all-round observation You'll only need to use the nearside mirror 12. 33. You're turning right at a T-junction. What should you do when your view to the right and left is blocked by parked vehicles? Lean forward to get a better view without crossing the 'give way' lines Edge out until you're about 1 metre (3 feet 3 inches) over the 'give way' lines Ease forward until you can see clearly in all directions Ask a passenger to assist by waving you out when it's clear 13. 25. What must you do to ensure good all-round vision when driving? Keep your windows open Have a sun visor fitted Adjust your seat properly Keep your lights clean 14. 3. What's the first thing you should check before moving to the right? The nearside mirror Behind, over your left shoulder Behind, over your right shoulder The offside mirror 15. 29. What must you do before you start reversing? Remove your seat belt Look all around Use an audible warning device Change the tachograph mode 16. 34. 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 17. 18. Why might it be difficult to see motorcyclists at junctions? They can be hidden in blind spots They always ride in the gutter They wear bright clothing They ride with their headlights on 18. 7. 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 19. 10. You're reversing your vehicle. What should you do while the audible warning device is operating? Rely on a clear path behind Expect others to be aware of your course Be cautious and keep looking all around Concentrate solely on your blind areas 20. 21. Many modern vehicles are fitted with an additional nearside mirror. What does this help the driver to see? The front wheel in relation to the kerb The exhaust to check for emissions The rear of the vehicle when reversing The distance of the following vehicle 21. 9. Your lorry has a mirror to show the area immediately in front of the vehicle. When should you use this mirror? Before moving off Before you change lane on a motorway While you're reversing Before getting out of the cab 22. 15. When would you need to check your nearside mirror? As a final check before turning right After passing cars parked on the left Before moving into the lane on your right When getting out of your cab on the driver's side 23. 2. What should you check just before you turn left? The left-hand mirror The interior mirror The right-hand mirror The overtaking mirror 24. 11. What's the first thing you should check before moving to the left? The nearside mirror The offside mirror Behind, over your right shoulder Behind, over your left shoulder 25. 28. The MSM routine should be used when you negotiate a hazard. What do the initials MSM stand for? Mirrors, signal, manoeuvre Manoeuvre, speed, mirrors Mirrors, speed, manoeuvre Manoeuvre, signal, mirrors 26. 22. You're driving a lorry with a sleeper cab. When would a quick sideways glance be helpful? After driving over a pedestrian crossing When traffic is merging from the right or left Before climbing a steep hill When driving round sharp bends 27. 14. This lorry is turning right from the side road. What should the driver be especially aware of? The motorcyclist from the right passing the parked van The vehicles coming from the left along the main road The pedestrians on the footpath by the main road The vehicles behind on the minor road 28. 20. What does 'blind spot' mean? An area of road covered by your right-hand mirror An area of road covered by your left-hand mirror An area of road that can't be seen, even with mirrors An area of road that isn't lit by your headlights 29. 12. 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 30. 13. You're parking your lorry at night. Where must you use parking lights? On the road In a motorway service area In a factory entrance In dock-authority areas 31. 30. What will happen if you drive too close to the vehicle in front? Your view ahead will be reduced Your view ahead will be increased Your view of following drivers will be increased Your view of following drivers will be reduced 32. 23. What should you do before moving off? Extend your right arm out of the window Just use the offside mirror and move away quickly Signal right with indicator and arm together Use your mirrors and look behind 33. 4. You're driving a long vehicle. What should you be especially careful of before turning left onto a main road? Pedestrians on the opposite kerb Cyclists on your left Solid white lines in the centre of the road Vehicles directly behind you 34. 24. 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 Time's up Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. 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