Road & Traffic Signs Heavy Vehicle by theorytestuk.co.uk | Aug 12, 2023 | 0 comments Welcome to your Road & Traffic Signs Heavy Vehicle 1. 78. At a junction, you see this sign partly covered by snow. What does it mean? Crossroads Give way Stop Turn right 2. 67. What does this sign mean? End of restricted speed area End of restricted parking area End of clearway End of cycle route 3. 47. 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 4. 7. What does this sign mean? Low bridge Tunnel ahead Accident hotspot Speed camera 5. 63. You're driving a lorry weighing more than 7.5 tonnes on a dual carriageway in England. What does this sign mean? Maximum speed 40 mph Maximum speed 50 mph Maximum speed 60 mph Maximum speed 70 mph 6. 3. Which sign means that pedestrians may be walking along the road? A. B. C. D. 7. 54. What's a 'Red Route'? An area where special waiting restrictions apply An area where part-time traffic lights operate An area where drivers have to pay a toll An area where night-time and weekend weight limits apply 8. 41. What does this motorway sign mean? Right-hand lane closed ahead 1 tonne weight limit ahead Left-hand lane closed ahead T-junction 1 mile ahead 9. 43. 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 10. 11. 45. What does this arm signal mean? The driver intends to turn left The driver intends to slow down The driver wants you to keep back The driver wants you to go past 12. 61. Where would you expect to see these road markings? At the entrance to a car park On the approach to an arched bridge At the start of a cycle lane On the approach to a lifting barrier 13. 70. You're driving on a motorway and there's no traffic ahead. You see this sign. Which lane should you use? The right-hand lane The hard shoulder The left-hand lane The middle lane 14. 57. You're driving through roadworks. What information does this sign give you? Large vehicles must go straight ahead Traffic is joining from the left All traffic must leave at the next exit The distance to the next exit 15. 50. In which part of the United Kingdom do traffic officers operate? England only England, Scotland and Wales England and Wales England, Wales and Northern Ireland 16. 13. You're driving in fog on a three-lane motorway. Which lane are you in when you can see red reflective studs on your left and white reflective studs on your right? The hard shoulder The middle lane The right-hand lane The left-hand lane 17. 80. You're driving a lorry weighing more than 7.5 tonnes on a single carriageway road in England. What does this sign mean? Maximum speed 30 mph Maximum speed 40 mph Maximum speed 50 mph Maximum speed 60 mph 18. 71. You're driving on a motorway. What colour are the reflective studs on the right-hand edge of the carriageway? Amber Green Red White 19. 26. What does this sign mean? Rumble strips Road humps Uneven road Double hump bridge 20. 66. What does this sign mean? Stop only to pick up passengers No stopping at any time Stop only to set down passengers No stopping at peak times 21. 11. You're on a smart motorway. What do the speed-limit signs indicate? The national speed limit will always apply The speed limit on the sign is advisory The speed limit is always 30 mph The speed limit on the sign must be obeyed 22. 82. Which hazard would be shown in a triangular road sign? Road narrows One way street Bus lane Minimum speed 23. 58. What does this sign mean? No U-turns Two-way traffic One-way system End of one-way system 24. 8. What should you do if you see this sign when you're about to overtake? Overtake the other driver as quickly as possible Move to the right to get a better view Switch your headlights on before overtaking Hold back until you can see clearly ahead 25. 19. The double white line along the centre of the road is unbroken on your side. When may you cross the line? To overtake any maintenance vehicle in front To overtake a pedal cycle travelling at 10 mph or less To check it's safe to overtake the vehicle in front To overtake a driver travelling at 20 mph or less 26. 34. You're travelling on a motorway. A red cross is displayed on the gantry signals above the hard shoulder and mandatory speed limits are shown above all other lanes. What does the red cross mean? The hard shoulder can be used as a rest area if you feel tired The hard shoulder is for emergency or breakdown use only The hard shoulder can be used as a normal running lane The hard shoulder has a speed limit of 50 mph 27. 5. What does this sign mean? Car lane only Single file only Queues likely Keep your distance 28. 22. You're on a motorway. Your lorry has a maximum authorised mass of more than 7.5 tonnes. What does this sign mean to you? You mustn't use the right-hand lane You can only use the right-hand lane You can't leave the motorway at this junction You can use the middle or right-hand lane 29. 37. Which drivers are given instructions by diamond-shaped signs? Drivers of lorries Drivers of trams Drivers of buses Drivers of tractors 30. 72. What must you do when you're approaching a pelican crossing in its flashing amber phase? Give way to pedestrians on the crossing Encourage pedestrians to cross Wait until the green light appears Stop even if the crossing is clear 31. 27. 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 32. 40. You're approaching traffic lights. Only the red light is showing. Which series of lights will show next? Red and amber, then green Green, then amber Amber, then green Green and amber, then green 33. 77. 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 34. 68. You're on a motorway. What does it mean when a red cross is displayed above the hard shoulder? Stop in this lane to answer your mobile phone You may use this lane as a running lane This lane can be used if you need a rest You shouldn't use this lane as a running lane 35. 51. Which of these signs means turn left ahead? A. B. C. D. 36. 25. What does this marker count down to? A motorway slip road A primary road junction A concealed level crossing A roadside rest area 37. 2. Why should you slow down when you see this sign? Because pedestrians have right of way There's a 'road race' in progress There's a pedestrian crossing ahead Because children may be crossing 38. 60. Which of these signs shows an uphill gradient? A. B. C. D. 39. 48. You're on a smart motorway. What does it mean when a mandatory speed limit is displayed above the hard shoulder? You shouldn't use the hard shoulder as a running lane The hard shoulder can be used as a running lane You can park on the hard shoulder if you feel tired Large vehicles must use the hard shoulder 40. 76. Where would you find these flashing red lights? At a pelican crossing At a level crossing At a zebra crossing At a school crossing 41. 31. Which sign means 'No stopping'? A. B. C. D. 42. 12. You're approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. How long will the red light stay on? Until you start to edge forward onto the crossing Until the pedestrians have reached a safe position Until the pedestrians are clear of the front of your vehicle Until a driver from the opposite direction reaches the crossing 43. 24. What does this sign mean? You're allowed to carry on, but only with a police escort You should continue slowly if your weight is above the limit Don't cross unless the bridge is clear of other vehicles Don't cross the bridge if your weight exceeds the limit 44. 50. What does this sign mean? Tramway speed limit Distance to level crossing Maximum passenger capacity Goods-vehicle weight limit 45. 9. You're driving on a smart motorway. What's the speed limit when the hard shoulder is being used as a running lane? The speed limits displayed are advisory The national speed limit applies The set speed limit is displayed The speed limit is always 30 mph 46. 32. Which light won't show to a driver at a puffin crossing? Flashing amber Red Steady amber Green 47. 59. Who has priority when you're approaching this sign? Larger vehicles Oncoming traffic Smaller vehicles You have priority 48. 81. What should you do when you see this sign ahead? Accelerate because you have priority Slow down; the road may be narrow ahead Stop and give way to oncoming traffic Maintain your speed; it's just an information sign 49. 49. What's the aim of a smart motorway? To prevent overtaking To reduce rest stops To prevent tailgating To reduce congestion 50. 33. What does this traffic sign mean? Slippery road ahead Tyres liable to puncture ahead Danger ahead Service area ahead 51. 35. Why should you slow down when you see this sign? To reduce the risk of a blow-out To avoid splashing others with water To avoid throwing up loose chippings To prevent grit from blocking your air filter 52. 69. What are traffic officers authorised to do? Carry out enforcement duties Issue fixed penalty notices Test drivers suspected of drink-driving Stop and direct anyone on a motorway 53. 30. Which of these signs means that you're entering a one-way street? B. C. D. 54. 73. What does this sign warn of? Slippery road Double bend Overhead electrified cable Series of bends 55. 79. Which sign means 'no overtaking'? A. B. C. D. 56. 29. You see this sign on a smart motorway. Which lane can you use? Any lane except the hard shoulder The hard shoulder only The three right-hand lanes only Permitted lanes, including the hard shoulder 57. 18. What are these advanced stop lines for? To allow room for pedestrians to cross the road To allow space for large vehicles to turn To allow cyclists to position in front of other traffic To allow you to select where to stop 58. 6. What does this sign mean? Road flooded Risk of punctures Loose chippings Uneven surface 59. 1. A bus-lane sign shows no hours of operation. When is the bus lane in operation? The bus lane isn't in operation at all The bus lane is only in operation at peak times The bus lane is in operation 24 hours a day The bus lane is only in operation in daylight hours 60. 20. Which of these signs means 'uneven road'? A. B. C. D. 61. 16. You're driving a lorry weighing more than 7.5 tonnes on a motorway. What does this sign mean? Maximum speed 40 mph Maximum speed 50 mph Maximum speed 60 mph Maximum speed 70 mph 62. 4. Which of these signs means you can't drive your lorry past this point? A. B. C. D. 63. 53. What does this sign mean? Bus station on the right Contraflow bus lane With-flow bus lane Give way to buses 64. 36. What does this sign mean? Route for trams Give way to trams Route for buses Give way to buses 65. 52. What does this sign mean? Give way to traffic from the opposite direction You're entering a one-way street Two-way traffic ahead You have priority over vehicles from the opposite direction 66. 44. When must these two signs be used? When you're carrying a load that overhangs the front or rear of the vehicle by more than 1 metre (3 feet 3 inches) Whenever your vehicle is being towed Whenever a police escort is required When you're carrying a load that overhangs the front or rear of the vehicle by more than 2 metres (6 feet 6 inches) 67. 23. You see this traffic light ahead. Which light or lights will come on next? Red alone Red and amber together Green and amber together Green alone 68. 65. What's the purpose of an emergency refuge area on a smart motorway? It's for use in case of emergency or breakdown It's for use if you think you'll be involved in a road-rage incident It's for a police patrol to park and watch traffic It's for construction and road workers to store emergency equipment 69. 42. What's prohibited when a Red Route is in operation? Stopping or parking Overtaking Changing lanes Straddling the lines 70. 74. What does this sign mean? Service area 30 miles ahead Maximum speed 30 mph Minimum speed 30 mph Lay-by 30 miles ahead 71. 29. What colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing? Steady red Flashing amber Steady amber Flashing green 72. 75. What does this motorway sign mean? Use the hard shoulder Contraflow system ahead Overhead bridge repairs All lanes closed ahead 73. 38. What's the national speed limit on a motorway for a lorry weighing over 7.5 tonnes? 50 mph (80 km/h) 55 mph (88 km/h) 60 mph (96 km/h) 70 mph (112 km/h) 74. 14. What does this sign mean? Soft verges Only cars may park here Parking restrictions apply Fuel and water tanks will leak 75. 46. What does this sign mean? Uneven road surface Bridge over the road Road ahead ends Water across the road 76. 17. What should the hard shoulder on a motorway be used for? As a place to stop to answer a mobile phone As a place to stop when an emergency arises As a place to stop for a short rest when you're tired As a place to stop to check a road atlas 77. 15. What does this sign mean? Vehicle carrying dangerous goods in packages Vehicle broken down ahead Holiday route Emergency diversion route for motorway traffic 78. 64. When must you stop on a motorway? When you're tired and need to walk in the fresh air When you're picking up hitchhikers When you're signalled to do so by flashing red lights When you need to answer your mobile phone 79. 56. When can you travel on the hard shoulder of a motorway? When taking the next exit When traffic has stopped When signs show that you can When traffic is moving slowly 80. 10. What's the purpose of green-and-yellow fluorescent studs on a motorway? They mark the lanes in a contraflow system They separate the slip road from the motorway They mark access points for emergency services They separate the edge of the hard shoulder from the grass verge 81. 62. What does it mean when there are double red lines running along the edge of a road? Limited loading No stopping Bus route Short-term Parking 82. 21. What does this sign mean? Side wind Road noise Airport Adverse camber Time's up Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
