The Road Heavy Vehicle by theorytestuk.co.uk | Aug 12, 2023 | 0 comments Welcome to your The Road Heavy Vehicle 1. 79. You're driving in heavy rain. Why do you need to increase your distance from the vehicle in front? To prevent rain from entering the vehicle's braking system To let other motorists move into the gap To allow for an increased stopping distance To reduce the risk of water spraying into the filters 2. 37. When may vehicles over 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass (MAM) use the right-hand lane of a motorway to overtake? When the motorway has three lanes When vehicles are stopped on the hard shoulder When the motorway has two lanes When other vehicles are turning right 3. 40. What should you do when you park your vehicle on a two-way road at night? Use the parking lights Switch off all lights Put a traffic cone behind your vehicle Park underneath a street lamp 4. 103. You've just overtaken another large vehicle. How do you know when it's safe to move back to the nearside lane?You've just overtaken another large vehicle. How do you know when it's safe to move back to the nearside lane? By waiting for the driver you've overtaken to flash their headlights By checking your nearside mirror By using your hazard warning lights as a signal By moving to the nearside, hoping the other vehicle will slow down 5. 53. Which vehicle is least likely to be affected by high wind? A. B. C. D. 6. 61. You're driving on a motorway in heavy rain. What could cause your steering to become unresponsive? Water reducing the tyres' grip on the road Tyres becoming hotter in the bad weather Braking gently and in good time Water entering the braking system 7. 110. You're driving through the night. What could it mean if your steering feels lighter than normal? Your tyres are losing pressure There's a leak in the power-steering pump There's ice or frost on the road There isn't enough tread on your tyres 8. 1. You're in the centre lane of a motorway, overtaking another vehicle. What should you do before returning to the left-hand lane? Signal left, then check your mirror Wait for the other driver to flash their headlights Check ahead and then your nearside mirror Check behind for fast traffic in the right-hand lane 9. 101. You're on a motorway and the surface is still wet after rain. Why should you take care when you're overtaking? Wet roads may cause more buffeting Other vehicles will have their lights on Vehicles may be parked on the hard shoulder The road may still be slippery 10. 102. You're driving a lorry from a wet construction site onto a motorway. Why must you take extra precautions before leaving the site? Your view from the cab will be obscured by plant machinery It's an offence to emerge from a works site onto a motorway Your lorry's spray-suppression equipment will be inoperative It's an offence to deposit mud on a road 11. 52. How could you reduce the problems caused by a strong side wind when driving an empty curtain-sided vehicle on an exposed bridge? Tie one curtain open and lock open the rear doors Leave both curtains closed Tie both curtains open Tie open the curtain on the side the wind's blowing from 12. 97. How should you slow down or stop when you're driving on an icy road? Brake gently and in good time Always use the retarder Change down through the gears Use the parking brake in a rapid on-and-off movement 13. 41. In fast traffic, when should you leave a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front? When the roads are dry When it's raining and the roads are wet When the roads are icy When you're driving in fog 14. 44. You're driving a high-sided vehicle in very windy conditions. Where should you avoid travelling? Across suspension bridges Up steep hills Along country lanes Through road tunnels 15. 26. You're driving on a motorway. You look in your mirrors and see smoke coming from your rear tyres. What should you do? Reduce speed for the rest of your journey Drive on the hard shoulder until the smoke stops Stop as soon as it's safe to do so Ignore it; this is normal when driving at speed 16. 87. You're following a large vehicle. How can you improve your view ahead? Drop further back Move over to the right Move over to the left Overtake as soon as you can 17. 64. What should you do if you see a vehicle too close behind when you're driving in traffic on the motorway? Increase your distance from the vehicle in front Touch the brake pedal sharply to show your brake lights Briskly accelerate away from the vehicle behind Switch your rear fog lamps on and off 18. 112. You're driving along a motorway in thick fog at night. The reflective studs are red on your left and white on your right. Which lane are you in? The right-hand lane The hard shoulder The left-hand lane The middle lane 19. 14. When is a buffer lane most likely to be in use? When it's windy When it's raining When it's foggy When it's icy 20. 107. What should you do after overtaking on a dual carriageway? Move back to the left when it's safe to do so Indicate left, then right Wait for the other driver to flash their headlights Switch your rear lights on and off 21. 123. When may you use your vehicle's hazard warning lights while it's moving? When you've just overtaken another vehicle When you need to reverse for some distance When you're on a motorway and traffic ahead slows suddenly When one of your lights has failed 22. 57. You're overtaking a motorcycle in windy conditions. Why should you check your nearside mirror? To check your road position To see if the rider is in control of their motorcycle To see if other vehicles have been affected To check that it's properly adjusted 23. 77. What time gap should you leave when you're following a vehicle on a wet road? At least one second At least two seconds At least three seconds At least four seconds 24. 63. You're driving on a motorway. What should you do if your view ahead is restricted by heavy spray? Move into the lane on the right Use the two-second rule Switch on your dipped headlights Leave the motorway at the next exit 25. 43. What do you need to be careful of when you're driving in high winds? Fallen trees Poor visibility A risk of grounding Steep gradients 26. 38. You're driving a lorry towards a high bridge on a windy day. What should you expect? Changed weight limits No restrictions for lorries Minimum speed limits Lane closures 27. 94. You're driving on a motorway. What should you do if your view ahead is restricted by heavy spray? Move into the lane on the right Use the two-second rule Switch on your dipped headlights Leave the motorway at the next exit 28. 62. You're driving a long vehicle and want to turn right at a roundabout ahead. How should you signal if you need to occupy the left-hand lane? Signal left on approach Signal right on approach Give no signal on approach Give a right signal after entering the roundabout 29. 88. You're driving on a motorway in heavy rain. When are you allowed to use high-intensity rear fog lights? When visibility is more than 100 metres (328 feet) Only when the national speed limit applies Only when you're being followed closely by other traffic When visibility is reduced to 100 metres (328 feet) or less 30. 45. Why can visibility be worse when driving at high speed in wet weather? Drivers bunch together when it's raining Headlights will dazzle you more easily Windscreen wipers obstruct your view More spray will be thrown up 31. 93. What should you do as you approach a zebra crossing? Stop before the zigzag lines Wave pedestrians across the road Sound the horn and flash headlights Be prepared to stop in good time 32. 18. How will gravity affect a laden vehicle going downhill? The vehicle will use more fuel Stopping distances will be decreased More braking effort will be required The load will be more stable 33. 2. When should you use a crawler lane? When letting faster traffic overtake you When turning right from a major road When parking to have a rest When slowing down for a motorway exit 34. 80. How should you rejoin the motorway after a breakdown on the hard shoulder? Build up speed on the hard shoulder before looking for a safe gap in the traffic Move straight out into the left-hand lane as you are not allowed to drive on the hard shoulder Wait until a vehicle in the left-hand lane signals to you that it's safe to rejoin Keep your hazard lights flashing until you have safely rejoined the carriageway 35. 81. Why should you take care before moving into the centre lane of a three-lane motorway? The centre lane is narrower than the left-hand lane The bridge height clearance will be less in the centre lane Traffic in the centre lane may be travelling much faster than you The reflective studs may be missing in the centre lane 36. 120. You're driving a large vehicle in heavy rain on a motorway. You slow down to reduce the risk of aquaplaning. For what other reason should you slow down? To force other drivers to act properly and slow down To reduce the amount of spray thrown up To prevent water from entering the braking system To stop the electrics getting wet 37. 25. 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? Rain can make crossing bridges very difficult for large vehicles In hot weather, the bridges might be closed to heavy traffic You won't be able to cross the bridges if it's frosty High-level bridges may be closed to certain vehicles in windy weather 38. 6. What does this motorway sign mean? You're approaching a long downhill slope You're approaching a long uphill slope You're approaching a 'lorries only' lane You're approaching a service area 39. 55. Which vehicle is most at risk in windy conditions? High-sided lorry Saloon car Tractor unit Single-deck bus 40. 3. This vehicle is fitted with spray-suppression equipment. In what weather conditions will it be most useful? Rain Snow Wind Fog 41. 22. What should you do when you're overtaking a motorcyclist in very windy conditions? Allow extra room Overtake slowly Sound your horn as you pass Keep close as you pass 42. 11. You're driving a lorry of more than 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass along a motorway. When can you use the right-hand lane to overtake? When the motorway has two lanes When the motorway has three lanes When there's a 50 mph speed limit When there's a 40 mph speed limit 43. 45. High-sided vehicles can be affected by side wind. On which type of road is this most likely? Narrow country lanes Open roads Slip roads Motorway underpasses 44. 5. You're following a large vehicle. How can you improve your view ahead? Drop further back Move over to the right Move over to the left Overtake as soon as you can 45. 83. Which lane should you use when you're driving on a clear motorway, at the speed limit for your vehicle? Any lane The middle lane The right-hand lane The left-hand lane 46. 117. You're on a wet, level road, driving at 50 mph. What's the minimum time gap you should leave between your vehicle and the one in front? One second Two seconds Three seconds Four seconds 47. 126. When do long vehicles sometimes need to straddle lanes? When turning at tight junctions When travelling empty When driving on motorways When coming to contraflow systems 48. 66. What time gap should you leave when you're following a vehicle on a wet road? At least one second At least two seconds At least three seconds At least four seconds 49. 78. You're on a motorway, approaching a working snow plough. Why should you stay behind it? It's illegal to overtake snow ploughs Snow ploughs are left-hand-drive only Your speed could cause snow to drift behind There may be deep snow ahead 50. 74. What's the minimum distance you should allow for braking when it's raining heavily? The normal distance Twice the normal distance Three times the normal distance Five times the normal distance 51. 33. You have stopped in an emergency area. What must you do before you rejoin the carriageway? Use the emergency telephone Give an arm signal as you are moving off Switch on your vehicle's headlights Move away with your hazard lights on 52. 122. How should you rejoin the motorway after a breakdown on the hard shoulder? Build up speed on the hard shoulder before looking for a safe gap in the traffic Move straight out into the left-hand lane as you are not allowed to drive on the hard shoulder Wait until a vehicle in the left-hand lane signals to you that it's safe to rejoin Keep your hazard lights flashing until you have safely rejoined the carriageway 53. 124. What should you be aware of when you're overtaking on a motorway while it's raining heavily? Manhole covers will be slippery Visibility will be reduced by spray from traffic Your braking distances will be reduced There'll be distracting bright reflections 54. 72. How should you use the brakes in icy weather? Suddenly By pumping the brake pedal Gently After using the gears first 55. 36. It's very windy and you're overtaking a motorcyclist on a motorway. What should you be aware of that may cause them problems? Your exhaust smoke Your engine noise The buffeting effect The tyre noise 56. 27. You're driving an articulated lorry on a three-lane motorway. When can you drive in the right-hand lane? When overtaking a slow-moving car in the middle lane When the escort vehicle of an oversized load signals you to pass If no speed limiter is fitted to your lorry If your lorry is unladen 57. 32. You're driving in the left-hand lane of a motorway. What should you do when you see a large vehicle merging from a slip road ahead? Try to race and get ahead of it Leave the other vehicle to adjust its speed Stay at the maximum speed allowed for your vehicle Be ready to adjust your speed 58. 16. You're driving at night. Why should you ensure that all your lights are clean and working correctly? To allow following drivers to use dipped headlights To prevent the battery from overcharging So that other road users can see the size of your vehicle So that the intensity of street lighting can be reduced 59. 58. What should you do before you start to overtake a lorry? Look well ahead for uphill gradients Check your position in the left-hand mirror Change quickly to a higher gear Close right up before pulling out 60. 12. In strong winds, an overtaking lorry can cause additional air turbulence that can affect other road users. Which vehicle is most at risk from this turbulence? A car A delivery van A motorcycle A coach 61. 114. What's a buffer lane? A safety lane for vehicles blown off course A lane for overtaking safely A lane to park in until the wind drops The only lane to be used in high winds 62. 111. You're in the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway. Why should you check for any vehicles in the right-hand lane before you overtake? They may be moving faster than you They may move back to the middle lane as you move out They may cut in sharply behind you They may accelerate briskly in front of you 63. 129. What might happen if using the brakes continuously causes them to overheat? The brakes will work better The brakes will be less effective The brake pedal will become stiff The air pressure will increase 64. 108. You're driving on a motorway and it's raining heavily. What should you do when spray is causing poor visibility? Use dipped headlights Use sidelights only Remove spray-suppression equipment Use the two-second rule 65. 105. You've just overtaken another vehicle on a motorway. What should you avoid when moving back to the left? Cutting in Increasing your speed Changing gear Signalling 66. 51. Why are brushes fitted to this vehicle's wheel arch? To clear mud from the tyres on building sites To remove objects from the tyre tread To stop snow building up behind the wheel To reduce spray on wet roads 67. 99. You're driving downhill. How will this affect your vehicle? It will need more engine power It will take longer to stop It will increase fuel consumption It will be easier to change direction 68. 92. The road is wet. Why should you slow down as you approach this pedestrian? Because there are no road markings To avoid splashing them Because they have priority To encourage them to cross 69. 49. Which vehicles are most likely to be affected by high winds? Slow-moving vehicles Track-laying vehicles Front-wheel-drive vehicles Curtain-sided vehicles 70. 7. When are air deflectors most effective? When there's a side wind When there's a headwind When reversing When there's a strong tailwind 71. 21. What do you need to be aware of when you drive over an exposed suspension bridge? The swaying of the bridge The width of the lanes The effect of strong side wind The overhanging bridge cables 72. 39. You're driving in town and see these lights flashing. What would you expect to see ahead? Contraflow system Uneven road surface Children crossing the road Roadworks ahead 73. 60. Where would you anticipate problems when you're driving a high-sided vehicle on a windy day? In road tunnels On high-level roads In dead ground On ring roads 74. 96. When shouldn't you overtake? When the speed limit has been reduced When you're approaching motorway slip roads When you would have to break the speed limit When your view of the road ahead is clear 75. 17. The entrances to roundabouts are often slippery when they're wet. How should you deal with this hazard? Stay in the left-hand lane Brake in good time Use the handbrake Stop before emerging 76. 127. You're driving your lorry on the motorway. What should you do when visibility is reduced by heavy rain and spray? Maintain a constant speed Use main-beam headlights Double your dry-weather separation distance Stay in the left-hand lane 77. 128. What should you do before changing lanes to overtake on a motorway? Check your mirrors carefully Change to a lower gear Look over your left shoulder Increase your speed gently 78. 19. Why should you be aware of motorcyclists on a motorway when there are gusty winds? They may be blown into your path They may leave at the next exit They may suddenly stop on the hard shoulder They may position to turn right 79. 85. What might happen if using the brakes continuously causes them to overheat? The brakes will work better The brakes will be less effective The brake pedal will become stiff The air pressure will increase 80. 9. What does it indicate if you see white lights on a vehicle at night? It's moving away from you It's stationary and facing away from you It's ahead of you and braking It's facing towards you 81. 46. What ground conditions are suitable for a tipper lorry to tip its load? Soft and level Soft and downhill Solid and uphill Solid and level 82. 89. When do drivers of long vehicles need to straddle lanes? When they need to avoid braking sharply When driving on motorways When they need to avoid mounting the kerb When coming to contraflow systems 83. 118. What should you do when you drive in windy weather? Maintain a constant speed in exposed areas Anticipate how the weather may affect other road users Always keep to your intended route Stay close to smaller or vulnerable vehicles as you overtake them 84. 56. Why should you be especially aware of parked cars when you're driving at night? There are more of them They're more likely to move off The drivers may be drunk They can park without lights 85. 75. When would weight transference be most likely to occur? When you're reversing When you're loading When you're overtaking When you're cornering 86. 48. What's a crawler lane for? To enable other traffic to overtake on the nearside To enable large vehicles to park out of the way To enable slow-moving traffic to move further over to the left on uphill gradients To enable emergency vehicles to get quickly to the scene of an incident 87. 30. When is a high-sided vehicle most affected by side wind? When it's stationary When it's travelling loaded When it's being reversed When it's travelling empty 88. 95. What should you do before overtaking on a single carriageway road? Flash your headlights at oncoming traffic Look ahead for road junctions Drive very close to the vehicle in front Make a final check in your left-hand mirror 89. 34. Where would you expect to find buffer lanes? In built-up areas On high-level bridges On country roads In roadworks 90. 31. Why is it dangerous to follow a heavy goods vehicle too closely? Your field of vision will be seriously reduced Your cab will fill with fumes Your engine will overheat Your brakes will overheat 91. 29. You're driving in the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway. What should you check for before moving into the middle lane to overtake a slower vehicle? Traffic behind in the right-hand lane, returning to the middle lane Traffic that's intending to leave at the next exit Traffic ahead moving into the right-hand lane Traffic behind that's trying to pass on your left 92. 35. You're driving at a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) in good, dry conditions. What distance should you stay behind the vehicle in front? At least 23 metres (75 feet) At least 36 metres (118 feet) At least 53 metres (175 feet) At least 73 metres (240 feet) 93. 47. When should you check your vehicle's spray-suppression equipment? Only when you'll be using a motorway Before setting out on every journey Only as part of a pre-winter check Once per year before the MOT test 94. 125. What should you do when you want to join a motorway where traffic is flowing freely? Keep to a low speed until you see a gap on the motorway Build up your speed on the slip road before joining the motorway Stop at the start of the slip road and move off when you see a gap Use the hard shoulder, if necessary, to build up speed 95. 50. What should you do if you intend to overtake a lorry that's throwing up spray? Get much closer before moving out Wait until the other driver gives a left signal Move out earlier than normal Wait for the lorry to slow down on a hill 96. 121. You're driving on a motorway after it's been raining heavily. What should you do if spray is being thrown up, causing poor visibility? Keep a two-second gap Reduce your separation distance Remove spray-suppression equipment Use dipped headlights 97. 119. You're driving an empty curtain-sided vehicle. Why might you consider tying the curtains open? To use less fuel It's a legal requirement To prevent the curtains from tearing To reduce the effect of side wind 98. 90. What component fitted to your vehicle will help following drivers in wet weather? Spray reducers Side-panel skirts Wind deflectors Catalytic converter 99. 4. What must you be certain of before you overtake at night? You can see well ahead The road's well lit There's an overtaking lane You're outside a built-up area 100. 69. You're driving on a dual carriageway and intend to overtake the vehicle ahead. What should you do if there's a car approaching quickly behind you in the right-hand lane? Stay behind the slower vehicle Signal right and move out Move up closer to the slower vehicle Signal left while waiting for the car to pass 101. 28. When should you use the two-second rule? To keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front when it's raining To keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front when conditions are good To keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front when it's icy To keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front in queuing traffic 102. 15. What should you do before driving your lorry away from a wet construction site at the side of a motorway? Turn on your amber beacon Drain the air tanks Hose down the wheels Set your tachograph to 'other work' 103. 67. You're driving a high-sided vehicle on a motorway. Where should you be especially aware of the effects of side wind? In cuttings Through tunnels Across viaducts Passing large signs 104. 73. You're driving behind two cyclists. They're approaching a roundabout in the left-hand lane. What should you expect them to do? Go in any direction Turn left Turn right Go straight ahead 105. 86. High-sided vehicles can be affected by side wind. On which type of road is this most likely? Narrow country lanes Open roads Slip roads Motorway underpasses 106. 106. What's the best way to control your vehicle when driving on snow? Keep the engine revs high and spin the wheels Drive in your vehicle's lowest gear Keep the engine revs high and slip the clutch Drive slowly, in a higher gear than normal 107. 71. You're waiting at a T-junction. What should you do if you see a vehicle is coming from the right, with its left indicator flashing? Move out and accelerate hard Wait until the vehicle starts to turn in Pull out before the vehicle reaches the junction Move out slowly 108. 20. You're on a motorway and there's a strong side wind. Which vehicle is particularly at risk? A motorcycle A taxi A sports car A road tanker 109. 54. Why should you take extra care when overtaking at night? Every driver will normally be tired Large vehicles are subject to a 10% speed reduction Speed and distance are harder to judge Most towns aren't adequately lit 110. 68. Why should you take care before moving into the centre lane of a three-lane motorway? The centre lane is narrower than the left-hand lane The bridge height clearance will be less in the centre lane Traffic in the centre lane may be travelling much faster than you The reflective studs may be missing in the centre lane 111. 115. When shouldn't you overtake? When the speed limit has been reduced When you're approaching motorway slip roads When you would have to break the speed limit When your view of the road ahead is clear 112. 82. You're driving a large vehicle in heavy rain on a motorway. You slow down to reduce the risk of aquaplaning. For what other reason should you slow down? To force other drivers to act properly and slow down To reduce the amount of spray thrown up To prevent water from entering the braking system To stop the electrics getting wet 113. 84. What should you do before driving your high-sided lorry in windy weather? Check your wind deflector Check your spray-suppression equipment Plan your route in advance Only half-load your lorry 114. 103. What problem may you have when driving at night? It's more difficult to keep to speed limits There'll be an increase in traffic You'll have reduced visibility It takes longer to stop 115. 113. You're driving in fog that's starting to clear. When should you switch off your high-intensity rear fog lights? When visibility is more than 10 metres (32 feet) When visibility is more than 50 metres (164 feet) When visibility is more than 75 metres (246 feet) When visibility is more than 100 metres (328 feet) 116. 8. You're driving a large vehicle in gusty conditions. Which vehicle is most likely to be affected by buffeting when you overtake it? A motorcycle A flat-bed lorry A car A loaded tanker 117. 23. You're driving a fully laden vehicle approaching an uphill gradient. What will happen if you start to overtake? You'll be able to get past more quickly The weight of the load will help you go faster You'll take longer to get past You'll need to use a high gear 118. 10. You're driving at 50 mph (80 km/h) on a dry, level road. What gap should you leave between your vehicle and the one in front? One vehicle length Two vehicle lengths At least a one-second gap At least a two-second gap 119. 98. Which of these vehicles is most at risk from strong side wind? A laden lorry with box body An unladen lorry with box body An unladen lorry with platform body A laden lorry with platform body 120. 59. It's raining. Why would a motorcyclist steer around drain covers on a bend? To reduce the risk of skidding To avoid puncturing the tyres To improve their view around the bend To avoid splashing pedestrians 121. 130. What's the greatest risk to your safety when you're overtaking on a motorway in very wet weather? Your engine may get flooded Your braking distance may be reduced Your steering may become heavy Your tyres may lose grip 122. 24. How should you drive through flood water? Slowly, in a low gear, with engine speed high Slowly, in a high gear, with engine speed low As quickly as possible to cause the least delay At normal speed when you have spray reducers fitted 123. 13. What should you do as you approach these roadworks? Check your mirrors Select a higher gear Flash your headlights Use your endurance brake 124. 100. You're overtaking another lorry. What should you do if you start to lose speed due to an uphill gradient? Continue at the same speed and in the same position Try to force the vehicle you were overtaking to drop back Ease off and drop behind the vehicle you were trying to overtake 125. 116. What should you do if an overtaking vehicle pulls in too close in front of you? Slow down Stay close behind Overtake when you can Flash your headlights 126. 76. You're driving a high-sided vehicle on a motorway. You should anticipate the effects of side wind. When is this most likely to happen? When passing signs On exposed sections In contraflow systems In service areas 127. 109. What should you do when you overtake a cyclist on a two-way road? Pass closely, staying about 1 metre (3 feet 3 inches) from the kerb Go past quickly and move back to the left sharply Leave plenty of room and check your nearside mirror before returning to the left Give a right-turn signal after you've moved out to overtake 128. 91. You're driving at the speed limit in the left-hand lane of a motorway. What should you do if you see lorries merging from a slip road ahead? Try to accelerate past them Move to the next lane if it's safe Brake heavily and let them merge Expect them to stop and let you pass 129. 65. You're driving along a motorway and see this sign. What does it mean? There's a steep downhill section ahead Only lorries and buses are allowed to use that lane Vehicles fitted with speed limiters must use that lane There's a long uphill gradient ahead 130. 70. Why is tailgating dangerous? 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