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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) You will be driving your vehicle in Europe.
Which of these documents MUST you carry?




2) You find that you need glasses to read vehicle number plates at the required distance. When must you wear them?




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






4) Where would you see this sign?

sign




5) A toucan crossing is different from other crossings because




6) Which vehicles are prohibited from using the motorway?




7) Under EC rules an analogue tachograph must be checked at an approved calibration centre every




8) In a diesel engine which of the following fuels would most improve vehicle emissions?




9) At a junction you see this sign partly covered by snow.
What does it mean?
sign




10) You need to stop and get out of your vehicle.
The parking brake should be used




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




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




13) For the comfort of your passengers harsh braking should be avoided.
You should




14) At junctions it is difficult to see motorcyclists because they




15) When a vehicle has two drivers each driver should




16) What does this sign mean?
traffic sign





17) 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




18) You are driving at the maximum speed limit for your vehicle on a clear motorway.
You should keep to




19) 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




20) You are driving on a motorway in heavy rain.
When would you be allowed to use highintensity rear fog lights?




21) You have a digital tachograph driver smart card. It is valid for a maximum of




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




23) Why is it important to distribute the weight evenly over the axles when loading a lorry?




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




25) When planning your route which of the following should be taken into consideration?
3 answers required





26) 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?




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




28) Your mobile phone rings while you're travelling. What should you do?




29) You have stopped at a pelican crossing. A disabled person is crossing slowly in front of you.
The lights have now changed to green. You should
2 answers required






30) You are two and a half times over the legal alcohol limit.
You are disqualified from driving. Before regaining your licence who
will you have to satisfy that you do NOT have an alcohol problem?




31) When using an independent endurance brake (retarder) on slippery roads,
you should take care to avoid




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




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




34) The repair of a speed limiter must be carried out at




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




36) 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




37) Your bus breaks down on the motorway.
You have several passengers on board.
You should
2 answers required




38) Which three of the following could cause unnecessary pollution to the environment?
3 answers required





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




40) You are about to overtake a motorcyclist. They look over their right shoulder.
It is most likely that




41) What does this motorway sign mean?
traffic sign





42) What does 'tailgating' mean?




43) A long, heavily laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you.
What should you do?




44) What does this sign mean?
traffic sign





45) The purpose of a 'kneeling bus' is to




46) What should you first check before moving to the LEFT?




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




48) Your vehicle has broken down at night on a two-way road.
You should try to park your vehicle




49) The brake air pressure warning light comes on whilst driving.
You should




50) As a bus driver your main responsibility is
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