Truck Test 1

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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The vehicle in the diagram is over 12 tonnes GVM and has broken down on a country road. Has the driver placed the warning signs correctly?

It does not matter as warning signs are not required.

No.

Yes.

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

Truck 1

Truck 2

Truck 3

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You must use your indicator lights when

Double parking.

Approaching a curve.

Changing lanes or turning left or right.

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You are at an intersection and see a pedestrian crossing the road into which you are turning. You must:

Give way to the pedestrian.

Sound your horn to warn the pedestrian to get out of the way.

Swerve around the pedestrian to avoid hitting them.

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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.

When you are driving a vehicle under 7.5 metres long.

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

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Before getting out of your vehicle you must

Check your headlights are turned off.

Check your mirrors and blind spots for pedestrians, bicycles or other vehicles.

Check your seatbelt is back in place

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If you are driving along the highway and come across road works with a reduced speed zone, you must:

Slow down to the new speed limit.

Drive at the same speed as other vehicles.

Drive through the road works zone as fast as you can to get past it.

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Where do you stop at temporary traffic lights?

After the traffic lights, but before the construction zone.

Where the lane ends.

At the 'Stop here on red signal' sign.

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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.

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Where must a 'ROAD TRAIN' sign be displayed on a road train combination?

At the front of the hauling unit and to the rear of the last trailer in the combination.

At the front of the hauling unit only.

On each unit of the combination.

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Generally, if you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle you should:

Pull over to the left until the emergency vehicle passes.

Immediately come to a stop.

Let the emergency vehicle pass and follow it closely behind.

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Pedestrians who are affected by alcohol, are:

Less dangerous than sober pedestrians because they are more careful after drinking.

Unlikely to walk near the road and do not require your attention.

One of the most common groups involved in road accidents.

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When driving at sunset or dawn on a dark day, what should you do?

Turn on your lights on low beam

Keep your sunglasses on to cut down headlight glare

Turn on your hazard warning lights

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How many days of work diary driving records must you keep in your vehicle?

7 days.

14 days.

28 days.

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What is a regulated heavy vehicle?

All heavy vehicles over 4.5 tonnes.

All heavy vehicles with Federal Interstate registration.

All heavy vehicles with a GVM over 12 tonnes or truck and trailer combinations with a GVM over 12 tonnes or a bus that seats more than 12 adults.

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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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When the road is marked this way are you permitted to cross the lines to overtake the bicycle rider if the way forward is clear?

Yes, only if it is one-way traffic.

Yes.

No.

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

A truck which has a GVM greater than 13.9 tonnes.

A bus which regularly travels interstate.

A bus that is used only as a school bus.

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Before beginning to overtake another vehicle, you should

Sound your horn, move out and overtake.

Check to see it is safe, change gear if necessary, and signal your intention before moving out.

Signal and slow down so you will have more room to overtake.

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The first thing you should do before overtaking is:

Increase your speed.

Sound your horn.

Make sure it is safe and the way is clear of oncoming traffic.

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

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

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You are waiting at an intersection and the lights are red. The traffic lights change to green. You should:

Wait until the traffic behind you makes you move.

Cross the intersection as quickly as possible.

Check both sides of the intersection and then proceed.

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Can a P1 or P2 provisional driver legally instruct a learner driver?

Yes, provided the vehicle's engine size is less than one litre

Yes, provided it is not at night

Yes, provided L and P1 or P2 plates are displayed

Yes, provided the provisional driver has held a P2 licence for more than 6 months

No

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Sheets and tarpaulins are not strong enough to hold down bulk loads unless the load is:

Very heavy.

Very wet.

Very light.

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The maximum height of all vehicles except for double deck buses and certain types of commercial vehicles is:

4.3 metres.

4.4 metres.

4.6 metres.

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The driver of a 10 tonne GVM commercial bus (coach) is approaching the sign shown in the diagram. What should the driver do?

Not exceed 40 Km/h.

Only drive faster than 40 Km/h if it is safe.

Ignore the sign as it only applies to vehicles with a GVM above 15 tonnes.

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Vehicle monitoring device records for B-Doubles must be retained for at least how long?

3 months.

1 month.

6 months.

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

Forwards.

Backwards.

Sideways.

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What is your maximum speed limit if you are driving a vehicle with a GVM over 4.5 tonnes:

90 km/h.

100 km/h.

110 km/h.

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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.

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What does this sign mean?

No right turn allowed.

Turn around and go back, you are going the wrong way.

Sharp bend to the right ahead, slow down and drive carefully.

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Is it correct that drugs such as cold and flu pills, codeine and sedatives can combine to affect your ability to drive safely?

Yes, but only if you drink alcohol when taking them.

No.

Yes.

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What sign must be displayed to the rear of a B-Double?

ROAD TRAIN.

B-DOUBLE.

LONG VEHICLE.

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Speed limiters for road trains are required to be set for what maximum speed capability?

90 Km/h.

100 Km/h.

110 Km/h.

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A road train is a truck hauling how many trailers?

Two or more.

One only

Two only.

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A B-Double is:

An articulated vehicle with a second semi-trailer attached to the rear of the first semi-trailer by means of a draw bar.

An articulated vehicle with a second semi-trailer attached to the rear of the first semi-trailer by means of a turntable.

A truck hauling two or more trailers.

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Which of the following is true when you are coupling a vehicle and trailer?

Your prime mover and semi-trailer should be in a straight line.

Your prime mover and semi-trailer should be at a 90 degree angle.

You should never use your hand brake.

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A B-Double must be speed limited so that it has a maximum road speed capability of:

90 Km/h

100 Km/h.

110 Km/h.

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Must all units in a road train combination be registered?

Yes.

Yes, only if operating outside the approved area.

No, only the hauling unit.

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Can a 'Road Train' sign be displayed on vehicles that are not coupled together as a road train?

Yes if they travel less than 80 Km from the vehicle

No

Yes

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A Road train is:

A prime mover and semi-trailer hauling one or more trailers one of which must be a dog trailer.

A large vehicle capable of hauling two semi-trailers.

A truck hauling two or more trailers or a prime mover and semi-trailer hauling one or more trailers.

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What sign must be fitted to the back of a B-double?

Over-dimensional vehicle.

Long vehicle.

Wide vehicle.

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What is the maximum allowable width of a B-Double?

1.5 metres.

2.5 metres.

3.5 metres.

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Look at the diagram. The diagram shows a trailer with a tandem axle fitted with 8 standard tyres. The maximum statutory axle load is:

9.0 tonnes.

13.0 tonnes.

16.5 tonnes

Correct! Wrong!

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

The vehicle in the diagram is over 12 tonnes GVM and has broken down on a country road. Has the driver placed the warning signs correctly?

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

You must use your indicator lights when

You are at an intersection and see a pedestrian crossing the road into which you are turning. You must:

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

Before getting out of your vehicle you must

If you are driving along the highway and come across road works with a reduced speed zone, you must:

Where do you stop at temporary traffic lights?

Loaded shipping containers fitted with corner twist locks should:

Where must a 'ROAD TRAIN' sign be displayed on a road train combination?

Generally, if you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle you should:

Pedestrians who are affected by alcohol, are:

When driving at sunset or dawn on a dark day, what should you do?

How many days of work diary driving records must you keep in your vehicle?

What is a regulated heavy vehicle?

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

When the road is marked this way are you permitted to cross the lines to overtake the bicycle rider if the way forward is clear?

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

Before beginning to overtake another vehicle, you should

The first thing you should do before overtaking is:

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

You are waiting at an intersection and the lights are red. The traffic lights change to green. You should:

Can a P1 or P2 provisional driver legally instruct a learner driver?

Sheets and tarpaulins are not strong enough to hold down bulk loads unless the load is:

The maximum height of all vehicles except for double deck buses and certain types of commercial vehicles is:

The driver of a 10 tonne GVM commercial bus (coach) is approaching the sign shown in the diagram. What should the driver do?

Vehicle monitoring device records for B-Doubles must be retained for at least how long?

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

What is your maximum speed limit if you are driving a vehicle with a GVM over 4.5 tonnes:

What is this driver doing that is negligent and illegal?

What does this sign mean?

Is it correct that drugs such as cold and flu pills, codeine and sedatives can combine to affect your ability to drive safely?

What sign must be displayed to the rear of a B-Double?

Speed limiters for road trains are required to be set for what maximum speed capability?

A road train is a truck hauling how many trailers?

A B-Double is:

Which of the following is true when you are coupling a vehicle and trailer?

A B-Double must be speed limited so that it has a maximum road speed capability of:

Must all units in a road train combination be registered?

Can a 'Road Train' sign be displayed on vehicles that are not coupled together as a road train?

A Road train is:

What sign must be fitted to the back of a B-double?

What is the maximum allowable width of a B-Double?

Look at the diagram. The diagram shows a trailer with a tandem axle fitted with 8 standard tyres. The maximum statutory axle load is:

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