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Listen to 2pass Theory Questions for LARGE VEHICLES - LGV and PCV

  • Here are some useful questions to help you understand the question-and-answer format in which will be presented at the test.
  • This Section is designed to help you through the questions one by one.
  • When taking the actual theory test, the LGV and PCV are seperate tests.
    The questions here can appear in both tests.
  • Please Note - All material produced by HMSO is subject to Crown Copyright. A licence is necessary in order to reproduce any part of it. This includes questions from the theory bank, and any reproduction of the Highway Code and traffic signs. The questions produced at this site are not from the Theory Test bank.
Q1
Mirrors fitted to your vehicle MUST be:
[Mark 1 Answer]
  1. concave
  2. tinted
  3. properly adjusted
  4. convex
Q2
On a vehicle which has an automatic transmission, when would you use 'kickdown'?
[Mark 1 Answer]
  1. Change down to a lower gear
  2. Change up to a higher gear
  3. Stop more smoothly
  4. To apply the emergency brakes
Q3
You are driving a high-sided vehicle on a motorway. When should you be aware of the effects of crosswinds?
[Mark 1 Answer]
  1. when you are overtaken by cars
  2. after passing motorway signs
  3. when travelling in tunnels
  4. after passing motorway bridges
Q4
A vehicle travelling downhill will:
[Mark 3 Answers]
  1. need more engine power
  2. require less braking effort
  3. need a shorter stopping distance
  4. need more braking effort
  5. take longer to stop
  6. increase speed quickly

Q5
What system would you use for controlling the vehicle's speed without using the footbrake?
[Mark 1 Answer]
  1. a secondary brake
  2. a differential lock
  3. an endurance brake (retarder)
  4. an emergency air system
Q6
When is 'brake fade' likely to happen?
[Mark 1 Answer]
  1. When the brakes are out of adjustment
  2. Continuous use of the brakes
  3. When approaching hazards
  4. After every long journey
Q7
Spilling diesel onto the road is especially dangerous to who?
[Mark 1 answer]
  1. Motorcycles
  2. Empty tankers
  3. Cars
  4. Towed vehicles
Q8
Spray suppression equipment is used when:
[Mark 1 Answer]
  1. You are cleaning the vehicle
  2. It is raining
  3. In thick fog
  4. It is windy
  5. It is snowing
Q9
What mirror should you use before turning left?
[Mark 1 Answer]
  1. interior mirror
  2. left-hand mirror
  3. right-hand mirror
  4. overtaking mirror
Q10
What is the best knot to use for roping down a load ?
[Mark 1 Answer]
  1. A reef knot
  2. A slip knot
  3. A dolly knot
  4. A bow-line knot
Q11
A driver must take a break under EC rules after a continuous driving period of:
[Mark 1 Answer]
  1. 5.5 hours
  2. 4.5 hours
  3. 3.5 hours
  4. 2.5 hours
Q12
What is the maximum length of your vehicle before you have to notify the police before you start your journey?
[Mark 1 Answer]
  1. 15.5 metres (51 feet)
  2. 23 metres (75 feet)
  3. 27.4 metres(90 feet)
  4. 36 metres (120 feet)
Q13
If your vehicle collides with a railway bridge, who should you report it to?
[Mark 2 Answers]
  1. the local authority
  2. your local garage
  3. the police
  4. the fire brigade
  5. Railtrack
Q14
Setting down or picking up passengers on a motorway is only allowed:-
[Mark 1 Answer]
    sign
  1. On slip roads
  2. On the hard shoulder
  3. Only at weekends
  4. At motorway service areas
Q15
Why should you check your tyres more frequently on a coach or other vehicles with three axles?
[Mark 1 Answer]
  1. Because air pressure can more easily be lost
  2. You have not a spare wheel
  3. Because punctures can be more difficult to detect
  4. The wheels need balancing more often
Q16
What would cause damage to the road surface from a large vehicle?
[Mark 1 Answer]
  1. Faulty suspension
  2. Incorrect tyre pressure
  3. A mixture of tyre makes
  4. Faulty spray-suppression equipment
Q17
In the UK, bridges do not show head room signs if the height is more than?
[Mark 1 Answer]
  1. 4.8 metres (16 feet)
  2. 5 metres (16 feet 6 inches)
  3. 4.4 metres (14 feet 5 inches)
  4. 3.6 metres (11 feet 10 inches)
Q18
A tachograph will start recording when?
[Mark 1 Answer]
  1. the engine is started
  2. the vehicle starts to move
  3. the chart is inserted
  4. the ignition is switched on
Q19
Where would you find the information for a vehicles unladen weight?
[Mark 1 Answer]
  1. On your driving licence
  2. On the depot noticeboard
  3. On the dashboard of the vehicle
  4. On the side of the vehicle
Q20
What should you do before leaving your cab?
[Mark 2 Answers]
  1. Remove your tachograph
  2. Apply your parking brake
  3. Switch off your engine
  4. Empty the air tanks
  5. Switch on your hazard warning lights

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