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) An emergency situation has arisen. For
safety reasons you will
need to exceed the
normal drivers' hours under EC rules. You
should
2) What does this sign mean?
3) You are driving a vehicle with an unladen
trailer.
You change into a low gear while
travelling at speed. What could happen?
4) You are driving a bus in hot weather.
May
the passenger door be left open to let fresh
air in?
5) In which of these situations should you avoid overtaking?
6) You are turning right at a T-junction.
Your
view to the right and left is blocked due to
parked vehicles.
You should
7) What does 'tailgating' mean?
8) Where should you take particular care to
look out for motorcyclists and cyclists?
9) What's the purpose of road humps, chicanes and narrowings?
10) Which vehicles are prohibited from using the motorway?
11) You are securing a very heavy load with a
ratchet strap.
What type of anchorage point
should NOT be used?
12) Usually, on a motorway, how far from the
exit is the first sign showing the junction
number?
13) To prevent 'brake fade' you should
2 answers required
14) You are approaching this sign. Who has
priority?
15) The purpose of a 'kneeling bus' is to
16) How could you save fuel when driving?
3 answers required
17) A lorry is overtaking you on a two-lane
motorway.
It does not have the speed to get
past. What should you do?
18) You are driving at the maximum speed limit
for your vehicle on a clear motorway.
You
should keep to
19) You notice that two wheel nuts are missing
from one of the wheels.
What should you
do?
20) Your mobile phone rings while you are
driving. You should
21) Before you leave your vehicle you must
always
22) What does this temporary sign mean for drivers of vehicles over 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass?
23) Your vehicle is more than 3 metres (9 feet 10 inches) high.
Where is this information usually displayed?
24) When lifting a heavy box or suitcase
manually, what should you try to do?
25) Which TWO should you allow extra room
when overtaking?
2 answers required
26) 'Brake fade' is a loss of effectiveness of the
brakes, caused by their continuous use.
When would this be most likely to happen?
27) Your bus breaks down on the motorway.
You have several passengers on board.
You
should
2 answers required
28) On which TWO occasions would
passengers be most likely
to notice weight
transfer?
2 answers required
29) You are driving along a motorway.
The brake
low-pressure warning device starts to
operate.
What should you do?
30) You are lifting a heavy object.
Which THREE
things should you do?
3 answers required
31) What should you do when you're approaching a bus that's signalling to move away from a bus stop?
32) You are driving on a motorway in heavy rain.
When would you be allowed to use highintensity
rear fog lights?
33) You are driving along a motorway in thick
fog at night.
The reflective studs are red on
your left and white on your right.
You are
driving
34) When driving a laden vehicle downhill,
the
effect of gravity will tend to
3 answers required
35) At a junction you see this sign partly
covered by snow.
What does it mean?
36) In windy conditions, which activity requires extra care?
37) You're in a one-way street and want to turn right. There are two lanes. Where should you position your vehicle?
38) 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
39) You are about to overtake a motorcyclist.
They look over their right shoulder.
It is most
likely that
40) You are following a lorry with a leaking fuel
tank.
What should you be especially aware
of?
41) 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
42) Under EC rules an analogue tachograph
must be checked at an approved calibration
centre every
43) You will be driving your vehicle in Europe.
Which of these documents MUST you
carry?
44) You are on a motorway in a high-sided
vehicle.
You should be ESPECIALLY aware
of the effects of crosswinds
45) 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
46) What does this sign mean?
47) You are driving a lorry with an ISO container
on a trailer.
You must make sure that
48) What does this sign mean?
49) You may be prevented from obtaining a lorry
or bus licence if you have
50) Which three of the following could cause
unnecessary pollution to the environment?
3 answers required
