Truck 8 - DKT Test

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

Load heavy items to one side.

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

Stack the lighter things at the bottom.

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2.What is the maximum width for all vehicles?

2.5 metres.

2.8 metres.

3.0 metres.

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3.What does this sign mean?

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.

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4.In which diagram is the load NOT blocked?

Truck 1.

Truck 2.

Truck 3.

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5.Fatigue law applies to drivers of all heavy vehicles or truck and trailer combinations:

Over 12 tonnes or a bus that seats more than 12 adults

Over 4.5 tonnes or a bus that seats 5 adults including the driver

Over 8 tonnes or a bus that seats 10 adults including the driver

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6.Which diagram shows the correct load position to ensure weight on the steer axle?

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

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

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

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8.When are you allowed to make a turn from a lane next to the left-hand lane?

When you are driving a vehicle over 7.5 metres long with a sign on the rear 'DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE'.

When you are driving a vehicle over 7.5 metres long.

When you are driving a vehicle under 7.5 metres long.

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

Backwards.

Forwards.

Sideways.

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10.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

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11.A fully loaded shipping container fitted with corner twist locks should -

Be chained to a truck on a metal loading deck.

Only be carried on a truck fitted with twist locks.

Only be carried on a truck if it is secured with webbing.

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

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

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13.When driving near parked vehicles, you should:

Check for parked vehicles with turn signals on, or children about to step out

Sound your horn and flash your headlights to warn drivers not to pull out

Stop, if you see a car with its right-hand indicator on

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14.Which one of the following vehicles does not need a vehicle monitor?

A bus that is used only as a school bus.

A bus which regularly travels interstate.

A truck which has a GVM greater than 13.9 tonnes.

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15.When is a licenced driver permitted to carry fare paying passengers?

Only after having obtained an omnibus endorsement ("O" Condition) on their drivers licence.

Only if they have a HR (Heavy Rigid) vehicle class on their drivers licence.

Only while travelling on interstate journeys.

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16.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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17.You should expect this sign, if:

A give way sign at an intersection is ahead, slow down and be prepared to stop

You are approaching a school or playground

You are approaching an intersection with traffic lights, be prepared to stop

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

The driverâ€™s home address

The nearest RTA motor registry

The place from where the driver normally does the work

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

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

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20.For vehicles with a GVM over 4.5 tonnes (excluding cranes) the vehicle width, including the load, must not be greater than -

1.2 metres

2.5 metres

3.2 metres

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

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

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22.What does this sign mean?

Cattle or sheep crossing the road ahead. Drive slowly.

Give way sign ahead. Slow down and be prepared to stop.

Railway level crossing ahead. Slow down, look out for trains and be prepared to stop.

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

12.5 metres.

14 metres.

15.5 metres.

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24.Drivers of public passenger vehicles must stay below what blood alcohol (BAC) level?

0.02

0.05

Zero

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25.If you see a horse and rider on the road what should you do?

Slow down and give them plenty of room

Sound your horn to warn the rider

Speed up to pass the horse

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26.In the heavy vehicle work diary, the driver base is -

The driver's home address.

The nearest RTA motor registry.

The place from where the driver normally does the work.

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

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

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28.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 -

13.0 tonnes.

16.5 tonnes.

9.0 tonnes.

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29.If you get sleepy while driving, out of the following, which is it best to do?

Stop, rest, and change drivers if possible

Turn on the heater

Turn on the radio very loud

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30.Vehicles carrying what type of loads are more likely to overturn on corners?

Blocked loads.

Heavy loads.

High centre of mass loads and 'live'; (eg. Bulk liquids, livestock) loads.

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

Attaching.

Blocking.

Containing.

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32.Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining small pipe or log loads?

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

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33.Which 'tie down angle' is not recommended for lashings?

Truck 1

Truck 2

Truck 3

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34.Which diagram shows the correct position for carrying loads with potentially dangerous projections?

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

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35.This sign means you should:

Drive carefully, roundabout ahead

Pass to the left of the sign

Turn left at next street

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36.When driving near children playing or walking near the edge of the road, you should:

Continue at the same speed and drive around them

Slow down and be ready to make a safe stop

Sound your horn to warn them of your presence

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37.On a two way road where the speed limit is less than 80km/h where should you place the portable warning triangle signs?

Between 40 and 100 metres to the front and rear of the vehicle and a third triangle should be placed beside the vehicle.

Between 50 and 150 metres to the front and rear of the vehicle and a third triangle should be placed beside the vehicle.

Between 80 and 200 metres to the front and rear of the vehicle and a third triangle should be placed beside the vehicle.

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38.When carrying bulk dangerous goods how far before a railway 128. level crossing must you stop?

2.5 metres.

Between 3 and 15 metres.

More than 15 metres.

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39.Look at the diagram. The diagram shows a trailer with a tri-axle fitted with 12 standard tyres. The maximum statutory axle load is -

13.0 tonnes.

16.5 tonnes.

20.0 tonnes.

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40.You are driving behind a long vehicle (as shown) which has a sign saying DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE. The long vehicle indicates that it is going to turn left. You -

May move to the left-hand side of the road and pass the long vehicle.

May pass the truck because it cannot turn left from the middle lane.

Must let the long vehicle turn first.

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41.Many accidents occur when heavy vehicles are reversing. Look at the three diagrams. In which diagram is a helper (guide) best placed to guide you?

Diagram A.

Diagram B.

Diagram C.

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42.What is the maximum length for a rigid vehicle?

10.5 metres

12 metres

12.5 metres

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43.You should be particularly careful at this intersection because -

Intersections cause crashes.

The building blocks a good view of the side street and any approaching traffic.

There are no signs to indicate who has right of way.

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44.When are you required to carry your licence when driving?

Always when driving.

Only if driving a vehicle over 15 tonnes GVM.

Only when driving outside of the ACT.

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45.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.

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