North Australia Truck 1

1.What would help to reduce the impact that your lorry has on the environment?

Driving through town centres

Braking in good time

Planning routes to avoid motorways

Racing to make up time

Correct! Wrong!

2.What happens at toucan crossings?

You only stop when a pedestrian is waiting

Cyclists aren't permitted

There's a continuously flashing amber beacon

Pedestrians and cyclists may cross

Correct! Wrong!

3.You're driving a lorry with a sleeper cab. When would a quick sideways glance be helpful?

After driving over a pedestrian crossing

When traffic is merging from the right or left

Before climbing a steep hill

When driving round sharp bends

Correct! Wrong!

4.You're at the scene of an incident. How can you help someone suffering from shock?

Reassure them confidently

Offer them a cigarette

Keep them moving

Give them a warm drink

Correct! Wrong!

5.What's the main reason for cleaning your wheels and tyres when you leave a building site?

To keep the tyres in good condition

To prevent the tyres from damaging the road surface

To reduce air leakage from the tyre valves

To stop mud dropping onto the road

Correct! Wrong!

6.You are driving a vehicle that only has a seat belt for the driver. To reduce the danger of being in a vehicle without a seat belt, where is the best place for passengers to sit?

In the front seat sharing your seat belt.

In the back seat.

In the front seat.

Correct! Wrong!

7.What colour is the auxiliary line on a three-line braking system?

Red

Blue

Green

Yellow

Correct! Wrong!

8.You're driving an articulated lorry. What could happen if you change to a lower gear while you're going too fast?

The vehicle could jack-knife

The engine could stall

The brakes could fail

The trailer could uncouple

Correct! Wrong!

9.If you enter an intersection that is under the control of a traffic controller:

Stop at the intersection and then proceed slowly.

Sound your horn at the traffic controller and hope they get out of your way.

Follow the directions of the controller.

Correct! Wrong!

10.At the scene of an incident, an injured person is lying in a busy road. What's the first thing you should do to help?

Treat the person for shock

Warn other traffic

Place them in the recovery position

Make sure the injured person is kept warm

Correct! Wrong!

11.What would you secure with a dog clip?

The kingpin release handle

The air lines

The parking brake

The diff-lock

Correct! Wrong!

12.You're at the scene of an incident. What does it mean if there's a plain orange rectangle displayed on one of the vehicles?

It's carrying dangerous goods

It's carrying a first-aid kit

It's carrying medical supplies

It's unladen

Correct! Wrong!

13.You hit the kerb at speed. What part of your vehicle should you check for damage?

Exhaust

Brakes

Lights

Tyres

Correct! Wrong!

14.Your vehicle has broken down at night on a two-way road. How should you try to leave the vehicle?

On the left of the road

Partly on the pavement

On a grass verge

On the right of the road

Correct! Wrong!

15.Where does a high-pressure fuel injector deliver fuel?

Into the carburettors

Into the combustion chamber

Into the manifold

Into the crankcase

Correct! Wrong!

16.You'll be driving your vehicle in Europe. Which of these documents must you carry?

The vehicle service record

Your medical examination form

Your national driving licence

The vehicle workshop manual

Correct! Wrong!

17.Before driving on a freeway, which of the following should you do?

Take your street directory in case you get lost

Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel, oil, water and the correct tyre pressure

Take something to calm your nerves before driving

Correct! Wrong!

18.When driving past parked vehicles, which of the following is it most important to do:

Stay as close as possible to the vehicle in front of you.

Drive in the right-hand lane, if there is one.

Watch for pedestrians, animals and car doors opening

Correct! Wrong!

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

3.6 metres [11 feet 10 inches]

4.4 metres [14 feet 5 inches]

4.8 metres [16 feet]

5 metres [16 feet 6 inches]

Correct! Wrong!

20.When driving near parked vehicles, you should:

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

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

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

Correct! Wrong!

21.Which of the following is important when you're getting out of a lorry cab?

Checking your load is secure

Using the mirrors

Turning off the radio

Disconnecting the air lines

Correct! Wrong!

22.When are air deflectors most effective?

When there's a side wind

When there's a headwind

When reversing

When there's a strong tailwind

Correct! Wrong!

23.Tankers carrying liquids can experience the 'wave effect'. What helps to reduce this problem?

Spray guards

Harsh braking

Baffle plates

Wind deflectors

Correct! Wrong!

24.What should the hard shoulder on a motorway be used for?

As a place to stop to answer a mobile phone

As a place to stop when an emergency arises

As a place to stop for a short rest when you're tired

As a place to stop to check a road atlas

Correct! Wrong!

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

Follow them until they leave the road

Sound your horn to warn the rider.

Speed up to pass the horse.

Slow down and give them plenty of room.

Correct! Wrong!

26.Where should you park your vehicle before checking the engine oil level?

On sloping ground

On a steep gradient

On flat ground

On a downhill slope

Correct! Wrong!

27.Where are you most likely to find pedestrians stepping into the road?

Motorways

One-way streets

Wooded areas

Shopping areas

Correct! Wrong!

28.Why do motorcyclists use dipped headlights in the daytime?

To make themselves more easily seen

To stop the battery overcharging

To improve their vision

To scare wildlife off the road

Correct! Wrong!

29.What is the safest way to stay under the legal alcohol limit?

Exercising and drinking black coffee.

Buying a breathalyser (alcohol measuring instrument).

Not drinking any alcohol.

Correct! Wrong!

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

Douse the burns with cold water

Remove anything stuck to the burns

Burst blisters that form on the burns

Apply ointment to the burns

Correct! Wrong!

31.What should you do before driving your lorry away from a wet construction site at the side of a motorway?

Turn on your amber beacon

Drain the air tanks

Hose down the wheels

Set your tachograph to 'other work'

Correct! Wrong!

32.You're driving a lorry carrying a load that's 4.5 metres (14 feet 9 inches) wide. What's the maximum speed you're allowed to drive on a motorway?

10 mph

20 mph

30 mph

40 mph

Correct! Wrong!

33.You're a driver who's certified to carry dangerous goods. How long is your certificate valid?

One year

Two years

Five years

Ten years

Correct! Wrong!

34.When going on a long trip, out of the following which is the most important to do?

Have a good meal before driving.

Get plenty of rest before starting out.

Make sure your horn is working.

Correct! Wrong!

35.Why should your engine oil be changed at the recommended intervals?

To reduce friction and wear

For better steering control

To prevent oil leaks

To improve clutch wear

Correct! Wrong!

36.What should you do if your tachograph chart becomes dirty or damaged?

Continue with the same chart and enter the details in writing

Use a spare chart and destroy the damaged one

Use a spare chart and attach it to the damaged one

Continue to use the chart

Correct! Wrong!

37.When entering or leaving a driveway you must:

Blow your horn to warn other road users.

Give way to bicycles, vehicles and pedestrians.

Stop and give way only to vehicles.

Correct! Wrong!

38.You're delivering boxes of chilled food to a supermarket. What specific training would you need?

Hygiene procedures

ADR procedures

Waste-handling procedures

Fuel-efficient driving procedures

Correct! Wrong!

39.Why is it important to adjust your head restraint properly?

To make you more comfortable

To protect your neck in a collision

To help you relax while you're driving

To maintain a good driving position

Correct! Wrong!

40.What should you do if you lose your way in heavy traffic?

Stop at traffic lights and ask pedestrians

Shout to other drivers to ask them the way

Drive on until you find a safe place to stop

Check a map as you keep moving with the traffic

Correct! Wrong!

41.What will happen if you offer a testing officer a bribe to pass your driving test?

Only the testing officer will be investigated

Action will be taken against you. The penalties are severe and include fines and imprisonment

Nothing, there is no penalty

Correct! Wrong!

42.In frosty weather, what precaution could a lorry driver take to prevent moisture from freezing in the air-brake system?

Drain the air tanks daily

Cover the air tanks with a blanket

Keep the engine at high revs when starting

Pump the brakes

Correct! Wrong!

43.Why should you check for motorcyclists just before turning right into a side road?

They might be overtaking on your left

They might be following you closely

They might be emerging from the side road

They might be overtaking on your right

Correct! Wrong!

44.When is a buffer lane most likely to be in use?

When it's windy

When it's raining

When it's foggy

When it's icy

Correct! Wrong!

45.Why are ropes unsuitable to tie down a load of scrap metal?

Ropes are hard to tie

Ropes will loosen in rain

Ropes are hard to untie

Ropes can wear and snap

Correct! Wrong!

North Australia Truck 1

1.What would help to reduce the impact that your lorry has on the environment?

2.What happens at toucan crossings?

3.You're driving a lorry with a sleeper cab. When would a quick sideways glance be helpful?

4.You're at the scene of an incident. How can you help someone suffering from shock?

5.What's the main reason for cleaning your wheels and tyres when you leave a building site?

6.You are driving a vehicle that only has a seat belt for the driver. To reduce the danger of being in a vehicle without a seat belt, where is the best place for passengers to sit?

7.What colour is the auxiliary line on a three-line braking system?

8.You're driving an articulated lorry. What could happen if you change to a lower gear while you're going too fast?

9.If you enter an intersection that is under the control of a traffic controller:

10.At the scene of an incident, an injured person is lying in a busy road. What's the first thing you should do to help?

11.What would you secure with a dog clip?

12.You're at the scene of an incident. What does it mean if there's a plain orange rectangle displayed on one of the vehicles?

13.You hit the kerb at speed. What part of your vehicle should you check for damage?

14.Your vehicle has broken down at night on a two-way road. How should you try to leave the vehicle?

15.Where does a high-pressure fuel injector deliver fuel?

16.You'll be driving your vehicle in Europe. Which of these documents must you carry?

17.Before driving on a freeway, which of the following should you do?

18.When driving past parked vehicles, which of the following is it most important to do:

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

20.When driving near parked vehicles, you should:

21.Which of the following is important when you're getting out of a lorry cab?

22.When are air deflectors most effective?

23.Tankers carrying liquids can experience the 'wave effect'. What helps to reduce this problem?

24.What should the hard shoulder on a motorway be used for?

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

26.Where should you park your vehicle before checking the engine oil level?

27.Where are you most likely to find pedestrians stepping into the road?

28.Why do motorcyclists use dipped headlights in the daytime?

29.What is the safest way to stay under the legal alcohol limit?

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

31.What should you do before driving your lorry away from a wet construction site at the side of a motorway?

32.You're driving a lorry carrying a load that's 4.5 metres (14 feet 9 inches) wide. What's the maximum speed you're allowed to drive on a motorway?

33.You're a driver who's certified to carry dangerous goods. How long is your certificate valid?

34.When going on a long trip, out of the following which is the most important to do?

35.Why should your engine oil be changed at the recommended intervals?

36.What should you do if your tachograph chart becomes dirty or damaged?

37.When entering or leaving a driveway you must:

38.You're delivering boxes of chilled food to a supermarket. What specific training would you need?

39.Why is it important to adjust your head restraint properly?

40.What should you do if you lose your way in heavy traffic?

41.What will happen if you offer a testing officer a bribe to pass your driving test?

42.In frosty weather, what precaution could a lorry driver take to prevent moisture from freezing in the air-brake system?

43.Why should you check for motorcyclists just before turning right into a side road?

44.When is a buffer lane most likely to be in use?

45.Why are ropes unsuitable to tie down a load of scrap metal?

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