Questions
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? A - 15 mph B - 25 mph C - 35 mph D - 45 mph
2) You are driving a vehicle with an unladen trailer. You change into a low gear while travelling at speed. What could happen? A - Your vehicle may suddenly accelerate B - The endurance brake will come on C - You will not be able to brake D - Your vehicle could go out of control
3) You are driving on a main road. You intend to turn right into a side road. Just before turning you should A - adjust your interior mirror B - flash your headlights C - steer over to the left D - check for traffic overtaking on your right
4) There are four types of Digital Tachograph Cards. What is the card known as that is only available to enforcement authorities ? A - Control card B - CPC card C - Company card D - Workshop card
5) You arrive at the scene of an accident. It has just happened, and someone is unconscious. Which of the following should be given urgent priority to help them? 3 answers required A - Clear the airway and keep it open B - Try to get them to drink water C - Check that they are breathing D - Look for any witnesses E - Stop any heavy bleeding F - Take the numbers of vehicles involved
6) You are stationary. The air brake pressure warning light comes on. Why should you NOT release the parking brake? A - Because the vehicle will suddenly roll backwards B - Because it will cause the air pressure to rise C - Because the service brake may not stop you D - Because the warning light will go out
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) When should you use hazard warning lights? A - To warn other drivers that you are towing B - Approaching queuing traffic on a motorway C - When parked illegally on a busy road D - To thank a driver for giving way to you
9) What should you do when driving or riding along a motorway? A - Look much further ahead than you would on other roads B - Travel much faster than you would on other roads C - Maintain a shorter separation distance than you would on other roads D - Concentrate more than you would on other roads
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
11) You are driving a fully-laden vehicle. You are approaching an uphill gradient as you are overtaking another vehicle. Which of the following is NOT correct? A - You will be able to get past quicker B - The extra weight will make you slower C - It will take you longer to get past D - You will need more power from the engine
12) 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 A - one hour B - seven hours C - twelve hours D - thirty five hours
13) For the comfort of your passengers harsh braking should be avoided. You should A - pump the brakes when approaching a bus stop or hazard B - use the gears to slow down C - use the parking brake just before stopping to avoid throwing passengers forward D - plan ahead and take early action on all stops and hazards
14) What does this sign mean? A - Stop only to pick up passengers B - No stopping at any time C - Stop only to set down passengers D - No stopping at peak times
15) At the scene of an accident you see a plain orange rectangle displayed on one of the vehicles. This tells you that the vehicle A - is carrying dangerous goods B - is carrying a First Aid kit C - is carrying medical supplies D - is unladen
16) An attendant must accompany you when your load is wider than A - 2.6 metres (8 feet 5 inches) B - 3.0 metres (9 feet 9 inches) C - 3.3 metres (10 feet 9 inches) D - 3.5 metres (11 feet 5 inches)
17) You are lifting a heavy object. Which THREE things should you do? 3 answers required A - Adopt a stable position B - Get a good hold on the object C - Move smoothly D - Twist your back E - Lean sideways F - Keep your legs straight
18) An emergency situation has arisen. For safety reasons you will need to exceed the normal drivers' hours under EC rules. You should A - continue with the same tachograph chart and write an explanation on the back B - remove the tachograph chart and make a manual record of the rest of the journey C - continue; there is no need to give anexplanation D - remove the tachograph chart and inform your employer of the reason
19) The brake air pressure warning light comes on whilst driving. You should A - stop and seek help without delay B - report the fault on return to your depot C - boost the pressure through added acceleration D - drain air tanks and continue normally
20) What does this sign mean? A - The width of the road is 6 feet 6 inches (2 metres) B - No vehicles over 6 feet 6 inches (2 metres) wide C - No vehicles over 6 feet 6 inches (2 metres) high D - Trailer length must not exceed 6 feet 6 inches (2 metres)
21) 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? A - 34 B - 36 C - 38 D - 40
22) 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
23) Fuel consumption could be made worse by continuous use of A - air suspension B - heated mirrors C - air conditioning D - electrical retarder
24) You are driving at the maximum speed limit for your vehicle on a clear motorway. You should keep to A - any one of the lanes B - the right-hand lane C - the middle lane D - the left-hand lane
25) What does this traffic sign mean? A - Slippery road ahead B - Tyres liable to punctures ahead C - Danger ahead D - Service area ahead
26) You are driving a vehicle higher than 3.0 metres (10 feet). Extra care must be taken when driving 3 answers required A - through arched bridges B - through road tunnels C - near airports D - near overhead cables E - up steep hills F - over narrow bridges
27) You are driving in a tunnel and your vehicle catches fire. What should you try to do FIRST? A - Drive out of the tunnel B - Pull over to the side of the tunnel C - Stop and extinguish the fire D - Stop and leave the vehicle immediately
28) You are driving a high-sided vehicle. You are about to drive over a high suspension bridge. What in particular do you need to be aware of? A - The swaying of the bridge B - The width of the lanes C - The effect of strong crosswinds D - The overhanging bridge cables
29) What will help you to achieve eco-safe driving? A - keeping in the lower gears B - planning well ahead C - keeping close to a vehicle ahead D - braking as late as possible
30) Before leaving your vehicle cab you should make sure that 2 answers required A - your seat is correctly adjusted B - the ignition system is switched on C - the engine has stopped D - the keys are in the starter switch E - the parking brake is on
31) 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
32) You have stopped at the scene of an incident where there are casualties. What should you do to help while waiting for the emergency services to arrive? A - Keep injured people warm and comfortable B - Clear debris from the road C - Keep injured people on the move by walking them around D - Give injured people a warm drink
33) Which axle configuration is most effective at preventing petrol tankers from rolling over? A - Tandem axles with double wheels B - Tandem axles with air suspension C - Tri-axles with single wheels D - Tri-axles with double wheels
34) You are delivering a load of building materials on pallets. Before unloading what should you ensure FIRST? A - The engine is switched off B - You are parked on firm level ground C - The stabilising legs are lowered D - You have warning cones set out
35) Before you leave your vehicle you must always A - empty the air tanks B - apply the parking brake C - adjust your mirrors D - switch on your hazard warning lights
36) You are approaching this sign. Who has priority? A - Larger vehicles B - Oncoming traffic C - Smaller vehicles D - You have right of way
37) As a bus driver your main responsibility is A - the safety and comfort of your passengers B - keeping to a strict timetable C - the collecting of fares D - the issuing of tickets
38) To prevent 'brake fade' you should 2 answers required A - use the endurance brake (retarder) B - apply the parking brake C - select a lower gear D - repeatedly pump the brake pedal E - select neutral for a short distance
39) You break down on a motorway. You need to call for help. Why may it be better to use an emergency roadside telephone rather than a mobile phone? A - It connects you to a local garage B - Using a mobile phone will distract other drivers C - It allows easy location by the emergency services D - Mobile phones do not work on motorways
40) The purpose of a 'kneeling bus' is to A - improve passenger comfort on bumpy roads B - help with access under low bridges C - allow the step height to be raised and lowered D - give more clearance over speed ramps
41) A pelican crossing that crosses the road in a STRAIGHT line and has a central island must be treated as A - one crossing in daylight only B - one complete crossing C - two separate crossings D - two crossings during darkness
42) You are driving a long vehicle. You want to turn right. There is a painted miniroundabout. What should you do? A - Make sure none of your wheels touch the roundabout B - Avoid going over the roundabout if possible C - Go ahead, and turn right at the next junction D - Carefully mount the left-hand kerb to make more room
43) The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) requires you to take training every five years. What is the MINIMUM number of hours training required? A - 30 hours B - 35 hours C - 40 hours D - 45 hours
44) Which TWO should you allow extra room when overtaking? 2 answers required A - Motorcycles B - Tractors C - Bicycles D - Road-sweeping vehicles
45) As a bus driver, which of the following should you not do? 3 answers required A - Signal if necessary when pulling in B - Drive on before people are seated C - Issue tickets without looking at customers' faces D - Use smooth acceleration and anticipate braking needs E - Give time to passengers and show consideration F - Always rush to keep to a timetable
46) You are behind a large vehicle. How can you improve your view ahead? A - Stay further back B - Move over to the right C - Move over to the left D - Overtake as soon as you can
47) At a pelican crossing, what must you do when the amber light is flashing? A - Stop and wait for the green light B - Stop and wait for the red light C - Give way to pedestrians waiting to cross D - Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing
48) Under EC rules your normal daily rest period should be at least A - 8 hours B - 11 hours C - 13 hours D - 14 hours
49) A lorry is overtaking you on a two-lane motorway. It does not have the speed to get past. What should you do? A - Continue at the same speed B - Be prepared to reduce your speed C - Increase your speed and force the lorry to drop back D - Brake hard to allow the other driver to cut in
50) What happens to diesel fuel when it gets hot? A - It expands B - It liquefies C - It shrinks D - It waxes
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