Vehicle Standards – Driver theory Test

What type of warning lights should be fitted on a vehicle for highway work?

Blue warning lights

Green warning lights

Red warning lights

Amber warning lights

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How many independent light sources should a roof-mounted amber warning light bar comprise for highway work?

One

Two

Three

Four

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What should you check regarding rear-facing signs for cyclists?

Their color

Their position on the vehicle

Their cleanliness and presence

Their size

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When should you check the functioning of reversing hazard lights?

Every week

Before starting any journey

Once a month

When leaving the highway

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On which vehicles should rear CCTV be fitted?

All vehicles

Vehicles with a gross weight of 2.5 tonnes or more

Vehicles exceeding 3.5 tonnes

Vehicles exceeding 5 tonnes

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What is the minimum lettering size for a highway maintenance sign on certain vehicles?

100mm

125mm

50mm

75mm

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What should be present on the rear of the vehicle for cyclist safety?

Reflective stickers

Rear fog lights

Rear-facing signs for cyclists

Rear-facing mirrors

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What type of alarms should be fitted to all haulage vehicles?

Visual alarms

Audible alarms

Tactile alarms

Olfactory alarms

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When should audible alarms come on automatically?

When the engine is running

When the vehicle is stationary

When reverse gear is selected

When the headlights are turned on

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What should drivers NOT do in relation to audible alarms?

Ignore them

Maintain them regularly

Permanently override them

Increase their volume

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What is the primary function of reversing alarms?

To indicate the fuel level

To warn of obstacles when reversing

To measure tire pressure

To play music for the driver

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Why are handbrake alarms important for vehicle safety?

To improve engine performance

To reduce fuel consumption

To enhance air conditioning

To prevent vehicles from rolling away unattended

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What is the primary function of handbrake alarms?

To ensure the handbrake is engaged if the driver leaves the cab

To remind the driver of the fuel level

To notify the driver of tire pressure

To indicate the engine temperature

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What should you ensure regarding rear-facing CCTV?

Disable it during reverse maneuvers

Keep it turned off at all times

Ensure it is fitted and operational

Use it as the sole source of visual information

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What should you do if you are unsure whether the area for reversing is clear?

Speed up and proceed cautiously

Trust the reversing camera completely

Stop and check

Honk the horn to alert others

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When should you rely solely on the reversing camera for maneuvering?

When your mirrors are obstructed

In low-light conditions

Never

Always

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Why is it important to use the reversing camera as an aid to mirrors?

To save fuel

To reduce maintenance costs

To enhance safety

To improve vehicle aesthetics

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What should you prioritize when reversing, mirrors or the reversing camera?

Mirrors

Reversing camera

Neither, both are equally important

None, rely on instinct

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What should you do to your reversing lights to ensure compliance?

Keep them turned off

Keep them clean and operational at all times

Use them only during the daytime

Replace them with fog lights

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What should you NOT allow to obscure your reversing lights?

Mud flaps

Rear strobe lights

Dust

Road signs

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When should you ensure you have rear strobe lights?

Only during daytime

During live lane access and egress

Only on foggy days

When you have rear warning beacons

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What is the main requirement for keeping reversing lights operational?

Replacing them daily

Cleaning them daily

Keeping them turned on at all times

Regular maintenance

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How can you ensure your rear strobe lights are effective?

By keeping them off during the day

By not cleaning them

By not using them at all

By using them continuously

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