Free Vicroads Heavy vehicle dkt Practice test-3

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

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

Correct! Wrong!

2.Which of the following methods will best directly restrain a contained load?

Diagram 1 - Tankers, tipper bodies.

Diagram 2 - Headboards, side / tail gates.

Diagram 3 - Direct lashings

Correct! Wrong!

3.A load restraint system on a vehicle should be capable of restraining what percentage of the weight of the load from shifting forwards and upwards?

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

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

Vehicles 1 and 3.

Vehicles 1 and 2.

Vehicle 3 only.

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5.In which diagram is the load NOT blocked?

Truck 1

Truck 2

Truck 3

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6.A poorly loaded vehicle is unsafe to drive. To avoid loss of steering and loss of traction under power, you should:

Spread the load close to the centre line of the vehicle.

Load heavy items to one side.

Stack the lighter things at the bottom.

Correct! Wrong!

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

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

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8.Which of the diagrams shows the correct loading position to prevent twisting of the chassis frame?

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

Diagram 1

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9.What is the maximum allowable distance that a load may project on the side of a vehicle, provided overall width does not exceed 2.5 metres?

150mm

200mm

250mm

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10.Loaded shipping containers fitted with corner twist locks should:

Not be carried on trucks not fitted with twist locks.

Be chained to a truck that is not fitted with twist locks.

Only be carried on trucks if secured with webbing.

Correct! Wrong!

11.A load restraint system on a vehicle should be capable of restraining what percentage of the weight of the load from shifting sideways or rearwards?

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

Correct! Wrong!

12.What is the maximum length that a load may project in front of a vehicle?

0.8 metres.

1.2 metres.

2.0 metres.

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13.Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining divided loads?

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

Correct! Wrong!

14.You see these zigzag markings on the road in front of you. What do they mean?

Be careful because the road ahead is slippery.

Take care and look out for pedestrians at a crossing.

Look out for animals on the side of the road.

Correct! Wrong!

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

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

Correct! Wrong!

16.The load on the vehicle shown in the diagram is resting against the headboard. This method of load restraint is known as

Blocking.

Attaching.

Containing.

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17.You are driving at night with your headlights on high beam. When should you dip your headlights?

When within 200 metres of an oncoming vehicle only

When within 200 metres of the vehicle ahead or an oncoming one

Never, you are allowed to drive with your lights on high beam at all times.

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18.In the heavy vehicle work diary, the driver base is:

The place from where the driver normally does the work.

The driver

The nearest Roads and Maritime motor registry.

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19.What is the maximum height for a single deck bus?

3.8 metres.

4.3 metres.

4.6 metres.

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20.What does this sign mean?

The gear you choose must be able to control the vehicle’s speed without the use of brakes.

The gear you choose must be able to control the vehicle’s speed if you use the brakes as well.

You must drive in first gear.

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21.You are turning right from one of two right turn only lanes. How should you use your indicators?

Indicate with your right hand signal the same as any other right hand turn

Indicating in this situation is optional

You should not indicate at all because it might confuse other drivers

Correct! Wrong!

22.You should angle park:

Where the road is very wide

Where there are markings or a sign indicating angle park

Where there is plenty of room from the centre line

You should never angle park

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23.You are driving a car and want to pick up a passenger. The lane you want to stop in is a BUS LANE. Are you permitted to stop there?

No, unless you are driving a hire car or a taxi

Yes, if you pick the passenger up and then immediately drive off

Yes, you are allowed to stop in a BUS LANE for as long as you like

Correct! Wrong!

24.You drive up to a Light Rail vehicle that has just stopped at a tram stop. What is the most important thing you should do?

Keep a look out for traffic coming in the opposite direction

Slow down, but keep moving so you do not delay other drivers

Take extra care, slow down and give way to the pedestrians

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25.You set out on a fairly long drive to see some friends. After a while you start feeling tired. What should you do?

Make sure you get plenty of fresh air circulating inside the car by winding down your window

Pull off the road, stop and rest until you no longer feel tired

Stop at a shop and get a drink that contains caffeine to help keep you awake

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26.When passengers get in the car and do not put their seat belts on, the safest thing to do is:

Drive slower than you normally would so the passengers are safe

Say nothing because it's the passengers' responsibility to wear their seat belts

Tell them the car has seat belts and they should wear them

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27.If you hold a learner or provisional licence class what is the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit?

0.02

0.05

Zero

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28.You want to park your vehicle for a short time. It is night time. You should:

Leave your headlights on high beam

Park on the footpath

Pick a visible position or leave the parking or hazard lights on

Correct! Wrong!

29.Speed limit signs tell drivers:

The maximum speed they are allowed to drive

The minimum speed they are allowed to drive

The recommended speed they should drive

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30.As you drive into an intersection, the lights turn to yellow. You should:

Accelerate to make it to the other side

Continue through the intersection

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31.How close can you park to another vehicle when parked parallel to the kerb?

You must leave at least 1 metre front and back

You must leave at least 2 metres from the back only

You must leave at least 2 metres from the front only

You must leave at least 3 metres front and back

Correct! Wrong!

32.The faster the vehicle in front of you is travelling, the:

Closer you must get before starting to overtake

Less time you need to overtake

More distance and time you need to overtake

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33.When reversing, you should:

Sound your horn to warn other drivers

Take care and never reverse for a greater distance and time than is necessary

Unbuckle your seat belt so you can reverse as quickly as possible

Correct! Wrong!

34.You are driving a vehicle which carries dangerous load. You are offered an alcoholic drink at lunch. You refuse because your blood alcohol limit has to be:

Below .02

Below .05

Zero

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35.What is the maximum allowable length of an articulated vehicle including its load?

12.5 metres

19 metres

20 metres

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36.If your vehicle has air brakes how often should you drain the air tanks?

Every 3 days

Every day

Every week

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37.You must give way to pedestrians on a marked pedestrian crossing:

If there is any danger of a collision

When they are crossing from your left only

When they are crossing from your right only

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38.A T2 transit lane is coming up. You are the only person in the car. You want to turn left at the next intersection 200 metres away. Can you travel in the transit lane at this point?

No, because you can only travel in the transit lane if the intersection you are turning left at is within 100 metres

Yes, because you only have a short distance to drive

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39.These markings on the road indicate:

Places where pedestrians have special rights

Places where special speed limits apply

Places where you can park

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40.You drive defensively when you:

Always put one car length between you and the car ahead

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

Look only at the car in front of you while driving

Speed up to make a light before it turns red

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41.You are travelling in a line of vehicles. What size gap should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicles in front of you at night?

A gap of 2 seconds so you can watch vehicles in front closely and see when they stop

A gap of about 4 seconds as it is easy to misjudge distances at night

The same 3-second gap you would leave during the day

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42.If you wear regular spectacles while you ride:

You must not ride at night

You need no other eye protection

You should also wear a face shield or visor

Correct! Wrong!

43.When it is very foggy during the day or night and your vehicle has no fog lights, you should:

Follow closer to other vehicles

Put on your high beam lights

Slow down and use your low beam headlights and hazard warning lights to make your vehicle seen

Correct! Wrong!

44.If you are driving and it starts to rain, you should:

Put your hazard warning lights on and increase your speed to avoid the rain

Put your lights on high beam so you can see better

Slow down using the brake gently, since rain and oil may create a slippery surface

Correct! Wrong!

45.You approach a person crossing the road. You should:

Maintain your speed and swerve around the person if necessary

Slow down and sound your horn to hurry up the person

Slow down or stop to avoid hitting the person

Correct! Wrong!

Free Vicroads Heavy vehicle dkt Practice test-3

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

2.Which of the following methods will best directly restrain a contained load?

3.A load restraint system on a vehicle should be capable of restraining what percentage of the weight of the load from shifting forwards and upwards?

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

5.In which diagram is the load NOT blocked?

6.A poorly loaded vehicle is unsafe to drive. To avoid loss of steering and loss of traction under power, you should:

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

8.Which of the diagrams shows the correct loading position to prevent twisting of the chassis frame?

9.What is the maximum allowable distance that a load may project on the side of a vehicle, provided overall width does not exceed 2.5 metres?

10.Loaded shipping containers fitted with corner twist locks should:

11.A load restraint system on a vehicle should be capable of restraining what percentage of the weight of the load from shifting sideways or rearwards?

12.What is the maximum length that a load may project in front of a vehicle?

13.Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining divided loads?

14.You see these zigzag markings on the road in front of you. What do they mean?

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

16.The load on the vehicle shown in the diagram is resting against the headboard. This method of load restraint is known as

17.You are driving at night with your headlights on high beam. When should you dip your headlights?

18.In the heavy vehicle work diary, the driver base is:

19.What is the maximum height for a single deck bus?

20.What does this sign mean?

21.You are turning right from one of two right turn only lanes. How should you use your indicators?

22.You should angle park:

23.You are driving a car and want to pick up a passenger. The lane you want to stop in is a BUS LANE. Are you permitted to stop there?

24.You drive up to a Light Rail vehicle that has just stopped at a tram stop. What is the most important thing you should do?

25.You set out on a fairly long drive to see some friends. After a while you start feeling tired. What should you do?

26.When passengers get in the car and do not put their seat belts on, the safest thing to do is:

27.If you hold a learner or provisional licence class what is the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit?

28.You want to park your vehicle for a short time. It is night time. You should:

29.Speed limit signs tell drivers:

30.As you drive into an intersection, the lights turn to yellow. You should:

31.How close can you park to another vehicle when parked parallel to the kerb?

32.The faster the vehicle in front of you is travelling, the:

33.When reversing, you should:

34.You are driving a vehicle which carries dangerous load. You are offered an alcoholic drink at lunch. You refuse because your blood alcohol limit has to be:

35.What is the maximum allowable length of an articulated vehicle including its load?

36.If your vehicle has air brakes how often should you drain the air tanks?

37.You must give way to pedestrians on a marked pedestrian crossing:

38.A T2 transit lane is coming up. You are the only person in the car. You want to turn left at the next intersection 200 metres away. Can you travel in the transit lane at this point?

39.These markings on the road indicate:

40.You drive defensively when you:

41.You are travelling in a line of vehicles. What size gap should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicles in front of you at night?

42.If you wear regular spectacles while you ride:

43.When it is very foggy during the day or night and your vehicle has no fog lights, you should:

44.If you are driving and it starts to rain, you should:

45.You approach a person crossing the road. You should:

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