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Test Type: Mock Large Vehicle Theory Test
Number of Questions: 50
Pass Mark: 43
The practice LGV and PCV tests are shortened versions. The actual tests contain 100 questions, and you'll need 85 correct answers to pass.

1) What's the speed limit on a dual carriageway when you're carrying a load that's 4.5 metres (14 feet 9 inches) wide?




2) Large vehicles have many blind spots.
What does 'blind spot' mean?




3) Your vehicle has collided with a railway bridge.
You must telephone the railway authority to inform them of the
3 answers required






4) You are delivering a load of building materials on pallets.
Before unloading what should you ensure FIRST?




5) You are driving on a main road. You intend to turn right into a side road.
Just before turning you should




6) At the end of your working week you have driven a total of 56 hours.
What is the maximum number of hours that you can
drive in the following week under EC rules?




7) You are driving through the night.
You notice that your steering feels lighter than normal.
What could this mean?




8) As a bus driver your main responsibility is




9) What does this sign mean?
traffic sign





10) What does this sign mean?
sign




11) A driver is applying for a LGV or PCV licence for the first time.
They need UNCORRECTED visual acuity in each eye of at least




12) What does this sign mean?
sign




13) Your vehicle is more than 3 metres (9 feet 10 inches) high.
Where is this information usually displayed?




14) Which of these components are generally found in an internal combustion engine?
3 answers required






15) Hazard warning lights may be used in which TWO of these situations?
2 answers required





16) Some ancillary equipment can increase fuel consumption.
Which will cause the greatest increase?




17) You are uncoupling a trailer.
Before disconnecting any of the airlines, you MUST




18) When driving a laden vehicle downhill,
the effect of gravity will tend to
3 answers required






19) What does this temporary sign mean for drivers of vehicles over 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass?






20) What's the minimum time gap you should leave when following a vehicle on a wet road?




21) What does this traffic sign mean?
sign




22) Coasting downhill could seriously affect the correct working of the




23) How would age affect an elderly person's driving ability?




24) Which type of load would most benefit from being carried
on a lorry fitted with roadfriendly suspension?




25) Codes are shown on the side walls of bus and lorry tyres.
What do these refer to?




26) What does this sign mean?
traffic sign





27) You are driving a long vehicle.
Before turning left onto a main road you should be ESPECIALLY careful of
2 answers required




28) You are turning right at a T-junction.
Your view to the right and left is blocked due to parked vehicles.
You should




29) You are driving on a motorway.
There has been an accident on the other side of the carriageway.
You should take extra care as traffic in your lane may




30) The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) and the police carry out spot checks
of vehicle condition. If serious defects are found the vehicle is




31) Where should you take particular care to look out for motorcyclists and cyclists?




32) Your mobile phone rings while you are driving. You should




33) Your vehicle has broken down on a motorway. You aren't able to stop on the hard shoulder. What should you do?




34) Diamond-shaped signs give instructions to drivers of
sign




35) As a driver you should use your mirrors
2 answers required




36) The holder of a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is required to take 35 hours of training every five years.
This training must be taken in blocks of at least




37) Why is it most important to avoid overfilling the engine oil level?




38) You wish to turn right ahead. Why should you take up the correct position in good time?




39) What is the minimum height of an unmarked bridge?




40) You are travelling behind a bus that pulls up at a bus stop. What should you do?




41) You're driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow, winding road. What should you do?




42) Before you leave your vehicle you must always




43) You are behind a large vehicle.
How can you improve your view ahead?




44) You are driving in a tunnel and your vehicle catches fire.
What should you try to do FIRST?




45) What's the purpose of road humps, chicanes and narrowings?




46) A number of sleep related vehicle incidents (SRVIs) are probably work related.
What percentage involve commercial vehicles?




47) As a bus driver, which of the following should you not do?
3 answers required






48) 'Brake fade' is a loss of effectiveness of the brakes, caused by their continuous use.
When would this be most likely to happen?




49) A lorry is overtaking you on a two-lane motorway.
It does not have the speed to get past. What should you do?




50) While driving at night you see a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a red light.
This means you are approaching
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