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PRINTABLE TEST (answers on the bottom of the page)
Test Type: Large Vehicle - Restricted view
Number of Questions: 10
Pass Mark: 10

1) You are driving a long vehicle.
Before turning left onto a main road you should be ESPECIALLY careful of
2 answers required
A - cyclists alongside you on the left
B - motorcyclists alongside you on the left
C - motorcyclists coming from your left
D - cyclists coming from your left

2) Some large vehicles with restricted vision to the rear may be fitted with an audible warning device for reversing.
In areas with a 30 mph restriction the device may be used
A - between 7 am and 11.30 pm only
B - between 11.30 pm and 7 am only
C - during hours of daylight only
D - at any time

3) Large vehicles have many blind spots.
What does 'blind spot' mean?
A - An area of road covered by your right-hand mirror
B - An area of road covered by your left-hand mirror
C - An area of road that cannot be seen in your mirrors
D - An area of road that is not lit by your headlights

4) You are turning right at a T-junction.
Your view to the right and left is blocked due to parked vehicles.
You should
A - lean forward to get a better view without crossing the 'give way' lines
B - edge out until you are about 1 metre (3 feet 3 inches) over the 'give way' lines
C - ease forward until you can see clearly past the vehicles
D - ask a passenger to assist by waving you out when clear

5) At junctions it is difficult to see motorcyclists because they
A - are easily hidden in blind spots
B - always ride in the gutter
C - always wear black leathers
D - are smaller than other vehicles

6) What should you first check before moving to the LEFT?
A - The nearside mirror
B - The offside mirror
C - Behind, over your right shoulder
D - Behind, over your left shoulder

7) The audible warning device is operating as you reverse.
You should be
A - relying on a clear path behind
B - expecting others to be aware of your course
C - taking continuous, all-round observation
D - concentrating solely on your blind areas

8) You want to turn right at a roundabout marked with two right-turn lanes.
There is ample room for your vehicle in either lane.
You should
A - use the right-hand of the two lanes
B - use the left-hand of the two lanes
C - use the left-hand lane then move to the right as you enter the roundabout
D - use the right-hand lane then move to the left as you enter the roundabout

9) Many modern vehicles are fitted with an additional near-side mirror.
This is positioned so that the driver can see
A - the front wheel in relation to the kerb
B - the exhaust to check for excessive emissions
C - the rear of the vehicle when reversing
D - the distance the following vehicle is behind

10) Because of its size and design a large vehicle will have
A - less blind spots than smaller vehicles
B - more blind spots than smaller vehicles
C - the same blind spots as smaller vehicles
D - no blind spots at all

Answers

1. a,b

2. a

3. c

4. c

5. a

6. a

7. c

8. b

9. a

10. b

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