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1.Bus and lorry tyres have codes on their side walls. What do these codes refer to?

Tread depth

Minimum temperature

Speed capability

Running pressure

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2.This vehicle is fitted with spray-suppression equipment. In what weather conditions will it be most useful?

Rain

Wind

Snow

Fog

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3.You’re driving a lorry with a maximum authorised mass of more than 7.5 tonnes along a three-lane motorway. When may you use the right-hand lane?

To overtake slower lorries

If you're travelling unladen

When the left-hand lane is closed

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4.Your bus has a high seating position. What may be out of sight below the windscreen line?

Other buses

Overtaking vehicles

Following vehicles

Cyclists and pedestrians

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5.What should you do when you’re driving a coach at night and you have passengers on board?

Close the curtains

Keep the interior lit

Switch off the radio

Stop more often

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6.How frequently should the components of a fifth-wheel coupling be inspected?

Monthly

Weekly

Daily

Yearly

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7.What can help to reduce fuel consumption?

Keeping the rev counter in the amber band

Changing filters regularly

Keeping tyres under-inflated

Always using gears in sequence

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8.Your vehicle has a maximum authorised mass of 40 tonnes. The kerbside weight is 15 tonnes. What's your maximum payload?

35 tonnes

45 tonnes

25 tonnes

15 tonnes

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9.You're making several deliveries. What problems may the decreasing payload cause?

You'll damage the rest of the load

You might exceed your kerbside weight

You'll always have heavy items remaining

You might overload an axle

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10.Your lorry is fitted with a driver's seat belt. When may you drive without wearing it?

When you're making deliveries that are less than 50 metres apart

When you're working less than 50 hours in a week

When you're less than 50 miles away from your depot

When you're towing at less than 50 mph

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11.What happens to diesel fuel when it gets hot?

It expands

It waxes

It shrinks

It liquefies

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12.By how much can your stopping distance increase in icy weather?

4 times

2 times

10 times

20 times

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13.What can happen to drivers who break EU tachograph regulations?

They can be given three warnings

They can have their passport withdrawn

They can be heavily fined

They can be let off if they're new to using tachographs

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14.The analogue tachograph on your vehicle becomes faulty. How long do you have before you must have it repaired?

One day

Three days

One week

Two weeks

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15.You're approaching a bridge that has no height restriction on it. What's the minimum height under the bridge?

4.4 metres [14 feet 5 inches]

3.6 metres [11 feet 10 inches]

4.8 metres [16 feet]

5 metres [16 feet 6 inches]

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16.You arrive at an incident where someone is suffering from severe burns. What should you do to help?

Remove anything stuck to the burns

Apply ointment to the burns

Douse the burns with cold water

Burst blisters that form on the burns

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17.What should you do if you notice that two wheel nuts are missing from one of the wheels on your vehicle?

Continue your journey

Use a nut from another wheel

Park and phone for assistance

Drive to the nearest tyre depot

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18.What would be illegal?

Using a tyre with exposed ply or cord

Using a tyre with a tread depth of 1.3 mm

Using different makes of tyre on the same axle

Using a tyre with a recut tread

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19.What proportion of the width of a tyre must have at least the legal minimum depth of tread?

One-half

One-quarter

Five-eighths

Three-quarters

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20.What should you do before leaving your vehicle parked on a public road?

Put the gear lever into reverse

Adjust the mirrors

Remove your tachograph chart

Switch off the engine

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21.What should you be aware of before opening your cab door?

The height of your cab from the ground

Vehicles passing near the door

People crossing the road behind you

Loose grab rails near the door

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22.The MSM routine should be used when you negotiate a hazard. What do the initials MSM stand for?

Mirrors, signal, manoeuvre

Manoeuvre, signal, mirrors

Mirrors, speed, manoeuvre

Manoeuvre, speed, mirrors

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23.Which large vehicles are more likely to damage the road surface?

Vehicles with faulty suspension

Vehicles with a mixture of re-cut and new tyres

Vehicles with a mixture of tyre makes

Vehicles with faulty spray-suppression equipment

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24.The time is 10.00 am. You've been driving non-stop since 6.00 am. Under EU rules, what's the longest you may now drive without a break?

45 minutes

15 minutes

40 minutes

30 minutes

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25.Which type of fire extinguisher shouldn't be used on flammable liquids?

Carbon dioxide (black)

Dry powder (blue)

Foam (cream)

Water (red)

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26.What do you need to be careful of when you're driving in high winds?

A risk of grounding

Fallen trees

Poor visibility

Steep gradients

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27.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?

Drive only until the light begins to fade

Don't drive until they're repaired

Avoid driving on motorways after dark

Drive only if the weather is good

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28.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

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29.Your vehicle is more than 3 metres (9 feet 10 inches) high. Where is this information displayed?

In the engine bay

On the weight plate

On the windscreen

In the driver's cab

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30.You're driving a high-sided vehicle in very windy conditions. Where should you avoid travelling?

Across suspension bridges

Along country lanes

Through road tunnels

Up steep hills

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31.What can prevent you from holding a bus or lorry driving licence?

Skin problems

Stomach problems

Dyslexia

Heart disorders

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32.You've had to change a wheel on your vehicle. When should the wheel nuts be checked again?

When they're hot

Shortly afterwards

When they're cold

At the next service interval

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33.How will gravity affect a laden vehicle going downhill?

The load will be more stable

More braking effort will be required

Stopping distances will be decreased

The vehicle will use more fuel

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34.Why should you be aware of motorcyclists on a motorway when there are gusty winds?

They may suddenly stop on the hard shoulder

They may be blown into your path

They may leave at the next exit

They may position to turn right

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35.You're overtaking a motorcycle in windy conditions. Why should you check your nearside mirror?

To check that it's properly adjusted

To see if other vehicles have been affected

To see if the rider is in control of their motorcycle

To check your road position

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36.What's the greatest risk to your safety when you're overtaking on a motorway in very wet weather?

Your tyres may lose grip

Your steering may become heavy

Your engine may get flooded

Your braking distance may be reduced

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37.What should you be aware of when you're overtaking on a motorway while it's raining heavily?

There'll be distracting bright reflections

Visibility will be reduced by spray from traffic

Your braking distances will be reduced

Manhole covers will be slippery

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38.You've just started the engine. What must you do if the brake air-pressure warning light is showing?

Report it as a fault

Switch your engine off

Engage the clutch

Keep the parking brake on

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39.What should anti-lock brakes let you do when you have to stop in an emergency?

Brake much later

Stop over a long distance

Maintain steering control

Brake more gently

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40.When should an endurance brake (retarder) be used?

On long downhill slopes

On motorways only

When braking quickly

When you stop or park

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41.What should you do if you're signalled to stop by a police officer in a patrol car?

Stop on the left as soon as it's safe

Brake harshly to a stop

Drive on until you reach a side road

Stop immediately wherever you are

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42.Your vehicle is fitted with a hand-held telephone. What should you do before taking or making a call?

Be very careful when dealing with junctions

Find a safe place to stop

Steer your vehicle with one hand

Reduce your speed to less than 30 mph

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43.Why could it be dangerous to wave people across at pedestrian crossings?

They may not be ready to cross

There may be another vehicle coming

They may be distracted

They may not see your signal

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44.You take some cough medicine given to you by a friend. What must you do before driving?

Check the label to see whether the medicine will affect your driving

Ask your friend whether taking the medicine affected their driving

Drink some strong coffee

Make a short journey to see whether the medicine is affecting your driving

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45.What should you do if you're feeling tired but there's nowhere to stop safely?

Gently tap the steering wheel

Keep changing speed to improve your concentration

Increase your speed to find a stopping place more quickly

Ensure a supply of fresh air

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