Truck Test 8

Provided the total width of a vehicle does not exceed 2.5 metres, a load must not overhang to the sides of the vehicle by more than:

150 millimetres

200 millimetres

250 millimetres

Correct! Wrong!

If a STOP or GIVE WAY sign has been knocked down, does the line marked across the road have any meaning?

No, but you must give way if turning

No, you only need to give way to the vehicle on your right

Yes, it has the same meaning as the sign itself

Correct! Wrong!

There are no traffic signs or signals at an intersection. If you intend to drive through the intersection, you must give way to:

An oncoming vehicle about to turn right

Vehicles on your left only

Vehicles on your right

Correct! Wrong!

You are approaching a green light in vehicle A. An ambulance sounding its siren is approaching the same intersection and has a red light. You should:

Keep driving because you have the green light

Pull over to the left before you reach the intersection

Slow down and stop if necessary to prevent getting in its way

Correct! Wrong!

If turning right at a T-intersection must you give way to vehicles approaching from both the left and right?

No, only the vehicle on the right

No, you have right of way

Yes, whether they are turning or not

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving a commercial bus or heavy truck with a GVM > 13.9 tonnes. You are offered an alcoholic drink at lunch. You refuse because your blood alcohol limit has to be:

Under .02

Under .05

Zero

Correct! Wrong!

Wearing the right protective clothing when riding can:

Greatly reduce injury in the event of a crash

Make no difference to you when you ride

Make you very hot and reduce your ability to ride

Correct! Wrong!

The upcoming bridge has only just enough room for two vehicles. As you come close to it you should:

Maintain your speed, keeping to the limit

Slow down and pay extra attention

Sound your horn to warn the other driver

Correct! Wrong!

Which vehicle in the diagram are you permitted to drive with a medium rigid licence?

Vehicle A

Vehicle B

Vehicle C

Correct! Wrong!

When merging onto the freeway from the entrance, you should:

Look for a large enough break in the traffic and adjust your speed so as to fit into the traffic flow

Sound your horn, turn on your indicator lights and move onto the freeway

Correct! Wrong!

Can a driver holding a Medium Rigid (MR) licence drive the type of vehicle shown in the diagram?

No

Only if the owner gives special permission

Yes

Correct! Wrong!

What is the maximum allowable height of a single deck vehicle, including its load?

2.3 metres

4.3 metres

5.0 metres

Correct! Wrong!

You hear the siren of an ambulance approaching you from behind. You should:

Continue at the same speed

Move into the left lane

Slow down to the speed of other traffic

Correct! Wrong!

If you are working under Standard Fatigue Management Hours, in a two-up arrangement, what is the max # of hours you are allowed to work in any 7 day period?

36 hours

60 hours

72 hours

Correct! Wrong!

What sort of vehicles must obey this sign?

Only articulated vehicles

Only vehicles with a GVM greater than 13.9 tonnes

Only vehicles with a GVM greater than 4.5 tonnes

Correct! Wrong!

What is the maximum width for a rigid vehicle?

2.3 metres

2.5 metres

2.7 metres

Correct! Wrong!

What does this sign mean?

Fire station ahead

Heavy vehicle checking station ahead

Slow down and beware of trucks entering from the side

Correct! Wrong!

In which diagram is a helper (guide) best placed to guide you when reversing?

Diagram A

Diagram B

Diagram C

Correct! Wrong!

What does this sign means?

You can overtake vehicles only on the left side

You must stay in or move to the left lane, unless you are overtaking another vehicle

You must stay in the left lane and must not overtake any vehicles

Correct! Wrong!

Look at the diagram. How far to the front and to the rear of the truck should you place the portable sign?

Between 40 and 100 metres

Between 50 and 150 metres

Between 80 and 200 metres

Correct! Wrong!

A B-Double is:

A truck hauling two or more trailers

An articulated vehicle with a second semi-trailer attached by means of a draw bar

An articulated vehicle with a second semi-trailer attached by means of a turntable

Correct! Wrong!

A load restraint system should be capable of restraining what percentage of the weight of the load from shifting sideways or rearwards?

20% sideways, 20% rearward

50% sideways, 50% rearward

80% sideways, 80% rearward

Correct! Wrong!

The diagram shows a trailer with a tri-axle fitted with 12 standard tyres. The maximum statutory axle load is:

12.5 tonnes

16.5 tonnes

20.0 tonnes

Correct! Wrong!

What is the maximum allowable length of a rigid vehicle, including its load?

11.5 metres

12.5 metres

19.0 metres

Correct! Wrong!

The vehicle shown in the diagram below are loaded with logs. Which ones have correctly secured loads?

Vehicle 3 only

Vehicles 1 and 2

Vehicles 1 and 3

Correct! Wrong!

What is this driver doing that is negligent and illegal?

Crossing an unbroken line at a curve

Not signalling to change lanes

Overtaking on the kerb side

Correct! Wrong!

When two lanes merge into one (as shown in the diagram), who should give way?

The vehicle in the right-hand lane because it is overtaking

The vehicle which has to cross the lane line

Trucks are always given way

Correct! Wrong!

If you are driving a truck when should you move into a lane marked by this sign?

Only when the road is on a steep hill

Only when your truck has a GVM greater than 13.9 tonnes

Only when your truck has a GVM greater than 4.5 tonnes

Correct! Wrong!

This sign is displayed on the approach to a bridge or tunnel. You should:

Only proceed if you think your loaded vehicle can pass through

Only proceed if your loaded vehicle is less than 4.4 metres wide

Only proceed if your loaded vehicle is less than the maximum legal height of 4.3 metres

Correct! Wrong!

Look at the diagram. The diagram shows a rigid truck with a single rear axle fitted with 4 standard tyres. The maximum statutory axle load is:

9.0 tonnes.

13.0 tonnes.

16.5 tonnes.

Correct! Wrong!

Check all that apply. You should use your right-hand indicator when:

You are about to stop.

You intend to slow down.

You intend to move to the right, at any time.

You want to let people know they can overtake you

Correct! Wrong!

One in three fatal crashes in NSW is speed related. What is the speed limit where there are no speed limit signs and no street lights?

40 km/h.

60 km/h.

100 km/h.

Correct! Wrong!

If you are driving a bus, taxi, hire-car, heavy motor vehicle (over 13.9 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass), or a vehicle with a dangerous load, it is an offence when the level of alcohol in your blood reaches:

0.08.

0.02.

0.05.

Correct! Wrong!

Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining divided loads?

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

Correct! Wrong!

When should I sign, date and add up the work and rest hours in my heavy vehicle work diary?

Once a month in the work diary.

Once a week in the work diary.

Every day on the daily sheet in the work diary.

Correct! Wrong!

If you are driving a bus, taxi, hire-car, heavy motor vehicle (over 13.9 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass), or a vehicle with a dangerous load, it is an offence when the level of alcohol in your blood reaches -

0.02

0.05

0.08

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving a commercial bus (coach) or a heavy truck with a GVM of more than 13.9 tonnes. You are offered an alcoholic drink during lunch. You refuse because your blood alcohol limit has to be

Under 0.05.

Zero.

Under 0.02.

Correct! Wrong!

This bridge has only just enough room for two vehicles. As you come close to it you should:

Maintain your speed, keeping to the limit.

Slow down and pay extra attention.

Sound your horn to warn the other driver.

Correct! Wrong!

The truck shown in the diagram is braking heavily. In what direction will the unrestrained load on the truck tray move?

Forwards.

Backwards.

Sideways.

Correct! Wrong!

When are you required to carry your licence when driving?

Only when driving outside of NSW.

Only if driving a vehicle over 15 tonnes GVM.

Always when driving.

Correct! Wrong!

Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining large pipe loads?

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

Correct! Wrong!

Which diagram shows the correct load position to ensure weight on the steer axles?

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

Correct! Wrong!

Which diagram shows the correct dunnage position for long rigid loads such as steel pipes?

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

Correct! Wrong!

Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining a loose load?

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

Correct! Wrong!

Which diagram shows the best method for securing loads and protecting lashings?

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

Correct! Wrong!

Provided the total width of a vehicle does not exceed 2.5 metres, a load must not overhang to the sides of the vehicle by more than:

If a STOP or GIVE WAY sign has been knocked down, does the line marked across the road have any meaning?

There are no traffic signs or signals at an intersection. If you intend to drive through the intersection, you must give way to:

You are approaching a green light in vehicle A. An ambulance sounding its siren is approaching the same intersection and has a red light. You should:

If turning right at a T-intersection must you give way to vehicles approaching from both the left and right?

You are driving a commercial bus or heavy truck with a GVM > 13.9 tonnes. You are offered an alcoholic drink at lunch. You refuse because your blood alcohol limit has to be:

Wearing the right protective clothing when riding can:

The upcoming bridge has only just enough room for two vehicles. As you come close to it you should:

Which vehicle in the diagram are you permitted to drive with a medium rigid licence?

When merging onto the freeway from the entrance, you should:

Can a driver holding a Medium Rigid (MR) licence drive the type of vehicle shown in the diagram?

What is the maximum allowable height of a single deck vehicle, including its load?

You hear the siren of an ambulance approaching you from behind. You should:

If you are working under Standard Fatigue Management Hours, in a two-up arrangement, what is the max # of hours you are allowed to work in any 7 day period?

What sort of vehicles must obey this sign?

What is the maximum width for a rigid vehicle?

What does this sign mean?

In which diagram is a helper (guide) best placed to guide you when reversing?

What does this sign means?

Look at the diagram. How far to the front and to the rear of the truck should you place the portable sign?

A B-Double is:

A load restraint system should be capable of restraining what percentage of the weight of the load from shifting sideways or rearwards?

The diagram shows a trailer with a tri-axle fitted with 12 standard tyres. The maximum statutory axle load is:

What is the maximum allowable length of a rigid vehicle, including its load?

The vehicle shown in the diagram below are loaded with logs. Which ones have correctly secured loads?

What is this driver doing that is negligent and illegal?

When two lanes merge into one (as shown in the diagram), who should give way?

If you are driving a truck when should you move into a lane marked by this sign?

This sign is displayed on the approach to a bridge or tunnel. You should:

Look at the diagram. The diagram shows a rigid truck with a single rear axle fitted with 4 standard tyres. The maximum statutory axle load is:

Check all that apply. You should use your right-hand indicator when:

One in three fatal crashes in NSW is speed related. What is the speed limit where there are no speed limit signs and no street lights?

If you are driving a bus, taxi, hire-car, heavy motor vehicle (over 13.9 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass), or a vehicle with a dangerous load, it is an offence when the level of alcohol in your blood reaches:

Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining divided loads?

When should I sign, date and add up the work and rest hours in my heavy vehicle work diary?

If you are driving a bus, taxi, hire-car, heavy motor vehicle (over 13.9 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass), or a vehicle with a dangerous load, it is an offence when the level of alcohol in your blood reaches -

You are driving a commercial bus (coach) or a heavy truck with a GVM of more than 13.9 tonnes. You are offered an alcoholic drink during lunch. You refuse because your blood alcohol limit has to be

This bridge has only just enough room for two vehicles. As you come close to it you should:

The truck shown in the diagram is braking heavily. In what direction will the unrestrained load on the truck tray move?

When are you required to carry your licence when driving?

Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining large pipe loads?

Which diagram shows the correct load position to ensure weight on the steer axles?

Which diagram shows the correct dunnage position for long rigid loads such as steel pipes?

Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining a loose load?

Which diagram shows the best method for securing loads and protecting lashings?

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