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Question 1
1. Question
What’s the main reason for cleaning your wheels and tyres when you leave a building site?
To keep the tyres in good condition
To prevent the tyres from damaging the road surfac
To reduce air leakage from the tyre valves
To stop mud dropping onto the road
Question 2
2. Question
Your vehicle has double rear wheels. Why should you check them before leaving a building site?
To make sure the diff-lock is engaged
To make sure the diff-lock is disengaged
To check that the load-sensing valve is operating correctly
To make sure bricks or debris aren't wedged between the wheels
Question 3
3. Question
What should you check before you drive off a muddy building site onto the road?
The diff-lock is disengaged
The diff-lock is engaged
The steering lock is engaged
The twist lock is disengaged
Question 4
4. Question
You’re driving a lorry along a motorway. You notice that you’re losing tread from one of your tyres. What should you do?
Stop on the hard shoulder and phone for assistance
Stop on the hard shoulder and change the wheel
Continue driving to the next service station
Continue driving and leave by the next exit
Question 5
5. Question
What’s the minimum depth of tread required over three-quarters of the breadth of a lorry tyre?
1 mm
1.5 mm
2.5 mm
5 mm
Question 6
6. Question
What’s the final thing you should do after recoupling a trailer?
Connect the brake lines
Release the trailer parking brake
Connect the electrical lines
Raise the trailer legs
Question 7
7. Question
You’re driving a new articulated lorry that’s fully laden. You notice that the steering feels heavy. What’s the most likely reason?
The road is icy
The power steering is faulty
The lorry is new
The load on the trailer has shifted
Question 8
8. Question
When should wheel nuts be checked?
After driving down a steep hill
Soon after initial tightening
Just after driving on a motorway
After unloading
Question 9
9. Question
What would you secure with a dog clip?
The kingpin release handle
The air lines
The parking brake
The diff-lock
Question 10
10. Question
How frequently should the components of a fifth-wheel coupling be inspected?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Question 11
11. Question
What should you check for wear or damage on a drawbar unit?
Dog clip
Fifth wheel
Kingpin release handle
Eyelet coupling
Question 12
12. Question
What’s the fifth-wheel coupling used for?
To connect the tractor unit to the trailer
To support the trailer when it's detached
To prevent the trailer from jack-knifing
To attach air lines to the trailer
Question 13
13. Question
How often should the components of the fifth-wheel coupling be inspected?
Every 3000 miles (5000 km)
Every 6000 miles (10 000 km)
Every 9000 miles (15 000 km)
Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km)
Question 14
14. Question
What happens to diesel fuel when it gets hot?
It expands
It liquefies
It shrinks
It waxes
Question 15
15. Question
You’re uncoupling a trailer. What must you do before disconnecting any of the air lines?
Drain the air tanks
Apply the trailer parking brake
Lower the landing gear
Disconnect the electrical line
Question 16
16. Question
You’re checking your vehicle’s tyres before starting a long motorway journey. What check should be made on each tyre?
Air pressure
Tracking
Valve clearance
Tyre profile
Question 17
17. Question
What should you do if you notice that two wheel nuts are missing from one of the wheels on your vehicle?
Continue your journey
Drive to the nearest tyre depot
Use a nut from another wheel
Park and phone for assistance
Question 18
18. Question
What would be illegal?
Using different makes of tyre on the same axle
Using a tyre with a recut tread
Using a tyre with a tread depth of 1.3 mm
Using a tyre with exposed ply or cord
Question 19
19. Question
In very cold weather, moisture can freeze in your vehicle’s air storage tanks. What can you do to help prevent this from happening?
Cover the air tanks with a blanket
Drain the tanks daily
Use the brakes frequently
Pump the brakes
Question 20
20. Question
What does this warning light on the instrument panel mean?
Low oil pressure
Battery discharge
Braking-system fault
Door open
Question 21
21. Question
You’re driving along a motorway. What should you do if the air-pressure warning device starts to operate?
Stop immediately in the lane you're in
Continue slowly to the next service area
Stop on the hard shoulder as soon as possible
Leave the motorway at the next exit
Question 22
22. Question
Your vehicle has broken down at night on a two-way road. How should you try to leave the vehicle?
On the left of the road
Partly on the pavement
On a grass verge
On the right of the road
Question 23
23. Question
What should you do if your power-assisted steering fails suddenly?
Continue driving to the nearest repair centre
Return to the depot
Continue your journey at a slower speed
Park and get help
Question 24
24. Question
Your steering suddenly becomes heavy to turn. What could make this happen?
An uneven road surface
A loss of air-brake pressure
A faulty parking brake
A fault with the power-assisted steering
Question 25
25. Question
What should you do if the brake pedal becomes hard to press?
Continue to drive and report it at the end of the day
Pump the brake pedal continuously
Drain the air tanks and then continue
Park and phone for help
Question 26
26. Question
Why do air tanks on brake systems need to be drained?
To remove excess coolant
To remove rain water that's seeped into the system
To remove any oil leaks that collect here
To remove moisture drawn in from the atmosphere
Question 27
27. Question
You’re checking your vehicle. What should you do if you discover an air leak in the braking system?
Drive slowly to the nearest garage
Check the leak from time to time on your journey
Leave the vehicle parked and report the fault immediately
Start your journey and report the fault on your return
Question 28
28. Question
A loud buzzer sounds in your vehicle. What’s this most likely to indicate?
Low oil pressure
Low air pressure
Low tyre pressure
Low fuel level
Question 29
29. Question
What proportion of the width of a tyre must have at least the legal minimum depth of tread?
One-quarter
One-half
Five-eighths
Three-quarters
Question 30
30. Question
You discover that one of your rear brake-light bulbs has failed. How soon should it be replaced?
Immediately
On return to your base
Within five days
At the next service
Question 31
31. Question
What can you add to diesel fuel to prevent it from becoming less effective at low temperatures?
Anti-freeze
Anti-waxing additives
Petrol
Paraffin
Question 32
32. Question
You’re about to start a long journey midway through the day. What should you do if you notice that the sidelights work but the headlights are faulty?
Don’t drive until they're repaired
Drive only until the light begins to fade
Avoid driving on motorways after dark
Drive only if the weather is good
Question 33
33. Question
Before starting a journey, you want to check your brake-system warning lights. What can you do when these aren’t operated by the ignition switch?
Look for a check switch on the dashboard
Get someone behind to check your brake lights
Check them at the end of your journey
Pump the brake pedal a number of times
Question 34
34. Question
On motorways, you’re usually driving at higher speeds for long distances. What effect can this have on your tyres?
They'll be more likely to overheat and disintegrate
They'll have lower rolling resistance
They'll need less air pressure
They'll become very slippery
Question 35
35. Question
You notice that one of your tyres has a bulge in the side wall. What will happen if you drive the vehicle?
Your tachograph reading won't be accurate
Your speedometer will give an incorrect reading
The vehicle will become unstable on corners
You'll break the law and risk prosecution
Question 36
36. Question
What’s the purpose of a preheating device?
To heat the cab
To heat the gearbox
To heat the combustion chambers
To heat the seat
Question 37
37. Question
Where does a high-pressure fuel injector deliver fuel?
Into the carburettors
Into the combustion chamber
Into the manifold
Into the crankcase
Question 38
38. Question
Why is it important to avoid overfilling the engine with oil?
It could leave an oil stain on the road
It will increase the amount of exhaust gases
It could increase pressure in the engine and cause damage
It will damage the exhaust system
Question 39
39. Question
Why should you use an approved coolant solution in your engine’s cooling system?
To protect the coolant from freezing
For easier starting from cold
To prevent the air tank from freezing
For effective cab heating
Question 40
40. Question
What’s it advisable to do when you replace a tubeless tyre?
Fit the same valve
Replace the valve
Have the valve checked
Clean the valve
Question 41
41. Question
When should you check the oil level in your engine?
When the engine is running
When the engine is cold
When the engine is warm
When the engine is hot
Question 42
42. Question
When should anti-freeze be used in the cooling system?
In winter only
All year round
In summer only
When starting from cold
Question 43
43. Question
What does this warning light on the instrument panel mean?
Low fuel pressure
Low oil pressure
Low water pressure
Low air pressure
Question 44
44. Question
What does it mean if the ignition warning light comes on while you’re driving?
The oil pressure is low
There's an electrical fault
The air pressure is low
There's a hydraulic fault
Question 45
45. Question
What do the codes shown on the side walls of lorry tyres refer to?
Tread pattern
Minimum temperature
Maximum load
Running pressure
Question 46
46. Question
What will happen if you follow a regular vehicle maintenance schedule?
It will reduce breakdowns
It will increase fuel bills
It will allow heavier loads to be carried
It will reduce insurance premiums
Question 47
47. Question
What should you do before changing a wheel on your vehicle?
Leave the parking brake off
Use wheel chocks if available
Dismantle the wheel and tyre
Get someone to check the other tyres
Question 48
48. Question
You’ve had to change a wheel on your vehicle. When should the wheel nuts be checked again?
At the next service interval
When they're cold
When they're hot
Shortly afterwards
Question 49
49. Question
Why should your engine oil be changed at the recommended intervals?
To reduce friction and wear
For better steering control
To prevent oil leaks
To improve clutch wear
Question 50
50. Question
Where should you park your vehicle before checking the engine oil level?
On sloping ground
On a steep gradient
On flat ground
On a downhill slope
Question 51
51. Question
What could happen if you overfill your engine with oil?
The handling may improve
Exhaust emissions could be reduced
Some gaskets might be damaged
You could wait longer before the next service
Question 52
52. Question
You’ve stopped on a firm, level surface. What’s the first thing you must do before you uncouple the trailer?
Lower the trailer legs to the ground
Apply the parking brake
Release the brake air lines
Uncouple the electrical lines
Question 53
53. Question
When should you check the wheel nuts on your vehicle?
Before any journey
Only before long trips
Every 1000 miles (1600 km)
Annually
Question 54
54. Question
What should you do if thick black smoke is coming from the exhaust of your vehicle?
Continue on to the nearest garage
Return to your depot and report the problem
Stop in a safe place and get help
Drive slowly with your hazard warning lights on
Question 55
55. Question
You hit the kerb at speed. What part of your vehicle should you check for damage?
Exhaust
Brakes
Lights
Tyres
Question 56
56. Question
When can ‘selective’ or ‘block’ gear changing be used?
To change down in gear only
To change up in gear only
To change gear to a low speed only
To change either up or down in gear
Question 57
57. Question
When would you use ‘kickdown’ on a vehicle that has automatic transmission?
To give quicker acceleration
To apply the emergency brakes
To stop more smoothly
To go down a steep hill
Question 58
58. Question
What’s the most likely cause if your steering starts to feel heavy?
Faulty power steering
An icy road
A burst rear tyre
A wet road
Question 59
59. Question
Your vehicle suffers a tyre blow-out. How could this create a hazard for other road users?
Scattered debris
Skid marks
Suspension failure
Axle damage
Question 60
60. Question
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and the police carry out spot checks for faulty vehicles. What will happen to the vehicle if serious