HGV theory test practice

For lorry drivers preparing for the Driver CPC part 1 theory test and part 2 case studies, or checking the rules they drive under. 150 questions on highway Code rules for lorries, speed limits, low bridges, blind spots and vulnerable road users, motorway lanes, weather, level crossings, loads, incidents, drink, drugs and phones, plus drivers’ hours, tachographs, working time, licences, Driver CPC and vehicle checks. Your progress is saved on this device.

These are our own questions written from the gov.uk rules, not the DVSA question bank. The real part 1 test has 100 questions and a pass mark of 85; the exam simulation here uses the same 85%.

All 150 questions with answers

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Under the assimilated drivers’ hours rules, what is the normal maximum daily driving time?
1. 11 hours
2. 10 hours
3. 8 hours
4. 9 hours
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D. 9 hours Daily driving is limited to 9 hours. It can be extended to 10 hours twice in a fixed week. (GV262 1.4)
How many times in a fixed week can daily driving be extended to 10 hours?
1. Twice
2. Once
3. Every day
4. Three times
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A. Twice Twice in a fixed week (00:00 Monday to 24:00 Sunday). (GV262 1.4)
What is the maximum driving time in a fixed week?
1. 56 hours
2. 60 hours
3. 48 hours
4. 90 hours
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A. 56 hours 56 hours in a fixed week, and no more than 90 hours over any two consecutive fixed weeks. (GV262 1.4)
What is the maximum driving time over any two consecutive fixed weeks?
1. 100 hours
2. 120 hours
3. 112 hours
4. 90 hours
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D. 90 hours 90 hours. So a 56-hour week must be followed by no more than 34 hours of driving the next week. (GV262 1.4)
After how much driving must you take a break under the assimilated rules?
1. 6 hours
2. 4 hours
3. 5 hours 30 minutes
4. 4 hours 30 minutes
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D. 4 hours 30 minutes After no more than 4.5 hours of driving, take a break of at least 45 minutes, unless you start a rest period. (GV262 1.4)
How long must the break be after 4.5 hours of driving, if taken in one go?
1. 60 minutes
2. 15 minutes
3. 30 minutes
4. 45 minutes
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D. 45 minutes At least 45 minutes, uninterrupted. (GV262 1.4)
Which split of the 45-minute break is allowed?
1. 15 minutes then 30 minutes
2. 30 minutes then 15 minutes
3. Three breaks of 15 minutes
4. 20 minutes then 25 minutes
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A. 15 minutes then 30 minutes At least 15 minutes followed by at least 30 minutes. The second part must be at least 30, so 30 then 15 does not count. (GV262 1.4)
A break of 10 minutes during a 4.5-hour driving period:
1. Counts as a reduced break
2. Must be recorded as driving
3. Does not count towards a qualifying break
4. Counts towards the 45 minutes
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C. Does not count towards a qualifying break Breaks under 15 minutes do not count towards a qualifying break, though they are not counted as driving either. (GV262 1.4)
What is a regular daily rest period?
1. At least 12 continuous hours
2. At least 9 continuous hours
3. At least 8 hours in total
4. At least 11 continuous hours
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D. At least 11 continuous hours At least 11 continuous hours, taken within each 24 hours after the end of the previous daily or weekly rest. (GV262 1.5)
How many times can the daily rest be reduced to 9 hours between two weekly rests?
1. Three times
2. Once
3. Unlimited
4. Twice
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A. Three times Up to three times between any two weekly rest periods, with no compensation needed. (GV262 1.5)

A split daily rest must be taken as:
1. At least 3 hours then at least 9 hours
2. 4 hours plus 7 hours
3. 6 hours plus 6 hours
4. At least 9 hours then at least 3 hours
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A. At least 3 hours then at least 9 hours The first part at least 3 hours, the second at least 9 hours: 12 hours in total. It counts as a regular daily rest. (GV262 1.5)
A driver starts work at 06:00 on Monday. By when must the daily rest be completed?
1. Midnight Monday
2. 06:00 Tuesday
3. 18:00 Monday
4. 17:00 Tuesday
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B. 06:00 Tuesday The daily rest has to fit inside the 24 hours from the end of the previous rest, so by 06:00 on Tuesday. (GV262 1.5)
When may daily rest be taken in the vehicle?
1. Only on motorway services
2. Only if the engine is off for 11 hours
3. When the vehicle is stationary and has a suitable bunk or bed
4. Never
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C. When the vehicle is stationary and has a suitable bunk or bed The vehicle must be stationary and have suitable sleeping facilities for each driver. (GV262 1.5)
A regular weekly rest period is at least:
1. 48 hours
2. 24 hours
3. 45 hours
4. 36 hours
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C. 45 hours 45 continuous hours. A reduced weekly rest is at least 24 hours. (GV262 1.6)
A weekly rest must start no later than:
1. The end of six 24-hour periods from the last weekly rest
2. Every Sunday
3. After 7 working days
4. After 56 hours of driving
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A. The end of six 24-hour periods from the last weekly rest No later than 6 x 24 hours after the end of the previous weekly rest. (GV262 1.6)
In any two consecutive fixed weeks, a driver must take at least:
1. One regular and one reduced weekly rest
2. Two reduced weekly rests
3. One weekly rest of any length
4. Three weekly rests
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A. One regular and one reduced weekly rest Two regular weekly rests, or one regular and one reduced. (GV262 1.6)
A reduced weekly rest must be compensated:
1. In short periods over the next month
2. It does not need compensating
3. In one block, attached to a rest of at least 9 hours, before the end of the third following week
4. By the end of the same week
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C. In one block, attached to a rest of at least 9 hours, before the end of the third following week The missing hours must be taken in one block, attached to another rest of at least 9 hours, before the end of the third week after the week in question. (GV262 1.6)
When does a fixed week start?
1. At the end of the last weekly rest
2. 00:00 on Sunday
3. On the first working day
4. 00:00 on Monday
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D. 00:00 on Monday A fixed week runs from 00:00 on Monday to 24:00 the following Sunday. (GV262 1.4)
Which of these counts as a break under the drivers’ hours rules?
1. Waiting at a depot while also checking the load
2. Loading the vehicle
3. Filling in paperwork
4. Time used only for recuperation, with no driving or other work
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D. Time used only for recuperation, with no driving or other work A break is any period with no driving or other work, used exclusively for recuperation. (GV262 1.4)
Under the working time rules, what is the longest you may work without a break?
1. 6 hours
2. 9 hours
3. 8 hours
4. 4.5 hours
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A. 6 hours Mobile workers must not work more than 6 consecutive hours without a break. (GV262 annex 2)
Under the working time rules, if you work more than 9 hours, your breaks must total at least:
1. 45 minutes
2. 15 minutes
3. 60 minutes
4. 30 minutes
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A. 45 minutes Between 6 and 9 hours of work needs at least 30 minutes of breaks; over 9 hours, at least 45. Each break must be at least 15 minutes. (GV262 annex 2)
What is the average weekly working time limit for drivers under the assimilated rules?
1. 48 hours
2. 40 hours
3. 60 hours
4. 56 hours
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A. 48 hours 48 hours on average over the reference period (normally 17 weeks), with no more than 60 hours in any single week. There is no individual opt-out. (GV262 annex 2)
For goods vehicle drivers who do night work, working time must not exceed:
1. 10 hours in 24
2. 12 hours in 24
3. 8 hours in 24
4. There is no special limit
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A. 10 hours in 24 10 hours in any 24-hour period, unless a collective or workforce agreement allows more. Night time for goods vehicles is 00:00 to 04:00. (GV262 annex 2)
Do periods of availability count as working time under the Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations?
1. Only at night
2. Only when abroad
3. No
4. Yes, always
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C. No Breaks and periods of availability do not count as working time. (GV262 annex 2)
Under the GB domestic rules, how long may a goods vehicle driver drive in a day?
1. 13 hours
2. 11 hours
3. 9 hours
4. 10 hours
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D. 10 hours 10 hours of driving, and no more than 11 hours on duty on any working day when you drive. (gov.uk: Drivers’ hours)

How many days of records must a driver on UK-only work be able to produce at a roadside check?
1. The current day and the previous 28 days
2. The current day only
3. The last 12 months
4. The current day and the previous 56 days
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A. The current day and the previous 28 days The current day and the previous 28 calendar days. Drivers on international journeys to and from the EU need 56 days. (GV262 4)
How often must an operator download data from a driver’s tachograph card?
1. Every 90 days
2. Every 7 days
3. At least every 28 days
4. Once a year
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C. At least every 28 days Driver cards at least every 28 days; vehicle units every 90 days. (GV262 4)
Your tachograph driver card is lost. How soon must you apply for a replacement?
1. Within 7 days
2. Within 15 days
3. Within 28 days
4. Within 24 hours
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A. Within 7 days Tell DVLA immediately and apply for a replacement within 7 days. (gov.uk: Apply for a driver digital tachograph card)
For how long may you drive without your driver card after it is lost, if you make the required printouts?
1. Until the replacement arrives, however long
2. Not at all
3. Up to 15 calendar days
4. Up to 7 days
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C. Up to 15 calendar days A maximum of 15 calendar days (or longer if needed to return the vehicle to its base), with printouts at the start and end of each day. (GV262 4)
What does a first GB digital tachograph driver card cost?
1. £19
2. £32
3. Free
4. £55
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B. £32 £32 for the first card; £19 to renew or to replace a lost or stolen card. (gov.uk: Apply for a driver digital tachograph card)
What is the national speed limit for a goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes on a motorway?
1. 56 mph
2. 60 mph
3. 70 mph
4. 50 mph
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B. 60 mph 60 mph on motorways in England, Wales and Scotland. (gov.uk: Speed limits)
What is the national speed limit for a goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes on a dual carriageway in England and Wales?
1. 50 mph
2. 40 mph
3. 70 mph
4. 60 mph
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D. 60 mph 60 mph in England and Wales, 50 mph in Scotland. (gov.uk: Speed limits)
What is the national speed limit for a goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes on a single carriageway in England and Wales?
1. 30 mph
2. 40 mph
3. 50 mph
4. 60 mph
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C. 50 mph 50 mph in England and Wales, 40 mph in Scotland. (gov.uk: Speed limits)
What is the national speed limit for a goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes on a single carriageway in Scotland?
1. 40 mph
2. 30 mph
3. 50 mph
4. 60 mph
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A. 40 mph 40 mph on single carriageways and 50 mph on dual carriageways in Scotland. (gov.uk: Speed limits)
Which licence category covers an articulated lorry?
1. C
2. C+E
3. C1+E
4. C1
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B. C+E C+E: a category C vehicle with a trailer over 750 kg, which includes articulated lorries. (gov.uk: Become a qualified HGV or bus driver)
What is the pass mark for the multiple-choice part of the lorry theory test?
1. 85 out of 100
2. 43 out of 50
3. 90 out of 100
4. 67 out of 100
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A. 85 out of 100 85 out of 100 questions, in 1 hour 55 minutes. Hazard perception is scored separately: 67 out of 100. (gov.uk: Become a qualified HGV or bus driver)
How long is the lorry theory test certificate valid?
1. 1 year
2. 6 months
3. 5 years
4. 2 years
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D. 2 years 2 years from passing the first theory part. Parts 3a and 3b must be passed within that time. (gov.uk: Become a qualified HGV or bus driver)
How many hours of Driver CPC periodic training must you complete every 5 years?
1. 21 hours
2. 35 hours
3. 7 hours
4. 48 hours
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B. 35 hours 35 hours before the 5-year deadline on your card. (gov.uk: Driver CPC training)
What is the maximum fine for driving professionally without a valid Driver CPC?
1. £500
2. £5,000
3. £1,000
4. £100
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C. £1,000 Up to £1,000. (gov.uk: Driver CPC training)
You want to drive professionally in the UK and in Europe. Which Driver CPC training can you use?
1. No training needed
2. National courses only
3. International courses only
4. Any mix of National and International
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C. International courses only Only International courses: any National course on your record gives you a National Driver CPC, which is not valid in Europe. (gov.uk: Driver CPC training)

From what age does every lorry licence renewal need a D4 medical report?
1. 50
2. 40
3. 45
4. 65
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C. 45 From 45 you renew every 5 years with a D4; from 65, every year. (gov.uk: Renew or change a lorry or bus licence)
What visual acuity must a lorry driver have in the better eye?
1. At least 0.8 (6/7.5)
2. At least 1.0 (6/6)
3. At least 0.1 (6/60)
4. At least 0.5 (6/12)
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A. At least 0.8 (6/7.5) At least 0.8 (6/7.5) in the better eye and at least 0.1 (6/60) in the other. (gov.uk: Driving eyesight rules)
Glasses used to meet the lorry eyesight standard may have a corrective power of no more than:
1. +8 dioptres
2. +4 dioptres
3. There is no limit
4. +6 dioptres
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A. +8 dioptres +8 dioptres. There is no specific limit for contact lenses. (gov.uk: Driving eyesight rules)
How long does an ADR dangerous goods qualification last?
1. For life
2. 1 year
3. 3 years
4. 5 years
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D. 5 years 5 years. Refresher training and exams extend it. (gov.uk: Become a qualified dangerous goods (ADR) driver)
How many hours of ADR training can count towards Driver CPC periodic training?
1. Up to 7 hours
2. Up to 14 hours
3. None
4. All 35 hours
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B. Up to 14 hours Up to 14 hours of dangerous goods training can count towards the 35 hours. (gov.uk: Become a qualified dangerous goods (ADR) driver)
When is a lorry’s first annual test (HGV MOT) due?
1. 12 months after it was first registered
2. After 100,000 miles
3. 6 months after registration
4. 3 years after registration
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A. 12 months after it was first registered 12 months after first registration with DVLA, then every year. (gov.uk: Get an MOT for an HGV, bus or trailer)
Which document must you take to a lorry’s annual test?
1. The operator licence
2. The driver’s CPC card
3. The V5C only
4. The plating certificate
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D. The plating certificate The plating certificate, the appointment letter if you have one, and a tachograph exemption form if the vehicle is exempt. (gov.uk: Get an MOT for an HGV, bus or trailer)
Above what gross plated weight does a goods vehicle need an operator’s licence?
1. 12,000 kg
2. 2,500 kg
3. 3,500 kg
4. 7,500 kg
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C. 3,500 kg Over 3,500 kg gross plated weight, or over 1,525 kg unladen where there is no plated weight. (gov.uk: Being a goods vehicle operator)
Which operator licence lets a haulier carry other people’s goods in the UK only?
1. Standard national
2. Restricted
3. Standard international
4. Interim
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A. Standard national A standard national licence: own goods in the UK and abroad, other people’s goods in the UK. A restricted licence covers own goods only. (gov.uk: Being a goods vehicle operator)
Even a short period of driving under the assimilated rules during a day means:
1. You can switch to GB domestic rules after it
2. Only that period is in scope
3. Nothing, if it is under an hour
4. The whole day is in scope of the assimilated rules
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D. The whole day is in scope of the assimilated rules You must then follow the daily driving, break and rest requirements for the whole day, and the weekly rest and driving limits. (GV262 1.2)
You drive a goods vehicle with a maximum laden weight over 7.5 tonnes on a three-lane motorway. Which lane must you not use, other than in prescribed circumstances?
1. The middle lane
2. The left-hand lane
3. Any lane when traffic is light
4. The right-hand lane
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D. The right-hand lane On motorways with three or more lanes, goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes are barred from the right-hand lane except in prescribed circumstances. (Highway Code rule 265)
Which of these is also barred from the right-hand lane of a motorway with three or more lanes?
1. A car with no passengers
2. Any vehicle towing a trailer
3. A solo motorcycle
4. A car-derived van under 2 tonnes
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B. Any vehicle towing a trailer The ban covers any vehicle drawing a trailer, goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes, speed-limited goods vehicles from 3.5 to 7.5 tonnes, and large or speed-limited passenger vehicles. (Highway Code rule 265)
Many large vehicles are fitted with speed limiters. What speed does the Highway Code say these restrict them to, even on a motorway?
1. 60 mph (96 km/h)
2. 56 mph (90 km/h)
3. 65 mph (105 km/h)
4. 50 mph (80 km/h)
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B. 56 mph (90 km/h) Speed limiters on many large vehicles hold them to 56 mph (90 km/h), so drivers behind should be patient. (Highway Code rule 222)
What is the national speed limit for a goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes on a dual carriageway in Scotland?
1. 70 mph
2. 40 mph
3. 50 mph
4. 60 mph
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C. 50 mph In Scotland it is 50 mph on dual carriageways and 40 mph on single carriageways. In England and Wales the figures are 60 and 50. (gov.uk: Speed limits)
What is the usual speed limit for a goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes in a built-up area in Wales?
1. 15 mph
2. 20 mph
3. 30 mph
4. 40 mph
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B. 20 mph Roads with street lights in Wales default to 20 mph for all vehicles; in England and Scotland the default is 30 mph, unless signs say otherwise. (gov.uk: Speed limits)

A goods vehicle not over 7.5 tonnes is towing a trailer on a motorway. What is its speed limit?
1. 70 mph
2. 50 mph
3. 56 mph
4. 60 mph
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D. 60 mph Goods vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes may do 70 mph on a motorway, but only 60 mph if articulated or towing a trailer. (gov.uk: Speed limits)
You are driving a large vehicle through a tunnel. What gap does the Highway Code advise you to leave behind the vehicle in front?
1. Three seconds
2. Four seconds
3. Two seconds
4. One second
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B. Four seconds Large vehicles in tunnels should keep a four-second gap. The general minimum on high-speed roads and in tunnels is two seconds. (Highway Code rule 126)
Traffic stops inside a tunnel. What is the least gap you should leave to the vehicle in front?
1. 10 metres
2. 2 metres
3. 5 metres
4. 1 metre
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C. 5 metres If you have to stop in a tunnel, leave at least 5 metres between you and the vehicle ahead. (Highway Code rule 126)
How much longer are stopping distances on wet roads, according to the Highway Code?
1. About the same
2. At least double
3. Exactly one and a half times
4. About a quarter longer
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B. At least double In the wet, tyres grip less and stopping distances are at least double those on dry roads, so the two-second gap should be at least doubled too. (Highway Code rule 227)
On icy or snowy roads, stopping distances can be up to how many times greater than on dry roads?
1. Five times
2. Ten times
3. Three times
4. Two times
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B. Ten times Ice and snow can make stopping distances ten times greater than on a dry road, so keep well back. (Highway Code rule 230)
On a high-speed road in good conditions, what is the minimum gap the Highway Code advises behind the vehicle in front?
1. Half a second
2. Two seconds
3. Ten seconds
4. One second
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B. Two seconds At least a two-second gap on high-speed roads, doubled in the wet and up to ten times greater on ice. (Highway Code rule 126)
The rear of your vehicle skids to the right. Which way should you steer?
1. Hold the wheel straight and brake hard
2. Apply the parking brake instead of steering
3. To the left
4. To the right
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D. To the right Remove the cause (ease off the brake or accelerator) and steer into the skid: rear going right, steer right. (Highway Code rule 119)
What usually causes a vehicle to skid?
1. Worn wiper blades
2. Driving in too low a gear on a level road
3. An under-inflated spare wheel
4. Braking, accelerating or steering too harshly, or going too fast for the conditions
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D. Braking, accelerating or steering too harshly, or going too fast for the conditions Skids are usually the driver’s doing: harsh braking, acceleration or steering, or speed that is too high for the road. (Highway Code rule 119)
Why is coasting downhill in neutral, or with the clutch pressed down, dangerous?
1. It damages the tachograph
2. It switches off the ABS
3. It uses more fuel than driving in gear
4. You lose engine braking and speed builds quickly
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D. You lose engine braking and speed builds quickly Coasting removes engine braking, lets speed rise fast, puts more strain on the footbrake and makes it harder to pick the right gear. (Highway Code rule 122)
You are about to go down a long, steep hill. What does the Highway Code advise?
1. Select a lower gear before you start going down
2. Change up a gear to save fuel
3. Switch on hazard warning lights
4. Select neutral and use the footbrake
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A. Select a lower gear before you start going down Choosing a lower gear before the descent lets the engine help control your speed, so you rely less on the brakes. (Highway Code rule 160)
You need to stop quickly in a vehicle fitted with ABS. What should you do?
1. Pump the brake pedal on and off
2. Brake firmly and keep the pressure on until you have slowed enough
3. Brake lightly and steer off the road
4. Use only the parking brake
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B. Brake firmly and keep the pressure on until you have slowed enough In an emergency with ABS, press the footbrake firmly and do not release it until you have slowed. ABS helps you keep steering, but it may not shorten the stop. (Highway Code rule 120)
When must you use headlights because visibility is seriously reduced?
1. Only after sunset
2. When you cannot see for more than 100 metres
3. When you cannot see for more than 500 metres
4. Only on motorways
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B. When you cannot see for more than 100 metres Seriously reduced visibility generally means you cannot see more than 100 metres (328 feet). Headlights are then compulsory. (Highway Code rule 226)
Why must fog lights be switched off once visibility improves?
1. They are only legal on motorways
2. They can dazzle other drivers and hide your brake lights
3. They trigger speed cameras
4. They drain the batteries
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B. They can dazzle other drivers and hide your brake lights Fog lights used when visibility is not seriously reduced dazzle others and can mask your brake lights, so they must go off when it clears. (Highway Code rule 236)
Where is a high-sided lorry most likely to be pushed off course by the wind?
1. On open, exposed roads and when passing bridges or gaps in hedges
2. In a covered loading bay
3. In a tunnel
4. In slow traffic in a town centre
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A. On open, exposed roads and when passing bridges or gaps in hedges High-sided vehicles are most affected by wind, particularly on exposed stretches with strong crosswinds and when passing bridges or gaps in hedges. (Highway Code rule 232)
In heavy rain your steering suddenly feels light and unresponsive. What is most likely happening, and what should you do?
1. The power steering has failed; brake hard
2. A tyre has burst; steer sharply to the verge
3. Water is stopping the tyres gripping; ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually
4. The road is dry again; carry on normally
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C. Water is stopping the tyres gripping; ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually Unresponsive steering in the wet usually means water is preventing grip. Ease off and let the speed fall gradually. (Highway Code rule 227)

Which of these can be a sign that you are driving on ice?
1. The steering becomes heavier
2. The tyres make almost no noise
3. The tyres suddenly become louder
4. The engine note rises
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B. The tyres make almost no noise On ice the steering can feel unresponsive and the tyres make virtually no noise. (Highway Code rule 231)
What is the usual clearance under overhead electric lines at a level crossing?
1. 3.5 metres (11 feet 6 inches)
2. 6.5 metres (21 feet)
3. 5 metres (16 feet 6 inches)
4. 4 metres (13 feet)
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C. 5 metres (16 feet 6 inches) Usually 5 metres (16 ft 6 in), but it can be lower. Obey the safe height signs and do not go on if your vehicle touches a height barrier or bells. (Highway Code rule 292)
You are driving a long, low vehicle that could ground on a level crossing, and a sign tells you to use the railway telephone. What must you do?
1. Phone for permission before crossing, and phone again when clear if asked to
2. Cross quickly without stopping
3. Phone only if you can see a train
4. Sound your horn and cross
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A. Phone for permission before crossing, and phone again when clear if asked to Large, slow or low vehicles may not clear the crossing before a train arrives. You must obey the sign, get permission by phone, and ring back when clear if requested. (Highway Code rule 294)
At a level crossing a train passes, but the red lights keep flashing. What does this mean?
1. Another train is coming, so you must keep waiting
2. The lights are faulty and you may cross
3. You may cross if the barriers start to rise
4. You should drive round the barriers
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A. Another train is coming, so you must keep waiting If the red lights continue after a train has passed, another train will be passing soon. Wait until the lights go off and the barriers open. (Highway Code rule 293)
Your lorry breaks down on a level crossing. What should you do first?
1. Try to restart the engine
2. Call your transport manager
3. Put out a warning triangle
4. Get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing
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D. Get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing Get everyone out and clear straight away, then use the railway telephone if there is one. Only move the vehicle if there is time before a train comes. (Highway Code rule 299)
The amber light comes on at a level crossing after you have already crossed the white stop line. What should you do?
1. Stop and wait on the crossing
2. Keep going
3. Reverse back behind the line
4. Stop where you are
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B. Keep going If you are already over the white line when the amber light shows, keep going. Never reverse onto or over a controlled crossing. (Highway Code rule 293)
How high above the carriageway are tram overhead wires normally?
1. 5.8 metres
2. 4.5 metres
3. 5 metres
4. 6.5 metres
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A. 5.8 metres Normally 5.8 metres. Where they are lower, height clearance markings like low bridge signs are shown. (Highway Code rule 307)
Above what overall travelling height is it an offence not to display the correct maximum height in the cab?
1. 4 metres
2. 2.5 metres
3. 3.5 metres
4. 3 metres
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D. 3 metres If your vehicle’s overall travelling height is over 3 metres, the correct maximum height must be displayed in the cab. (gov.uk: Prevention of bridge strikes (professional drivers))
Height restriction signs are put up at bridges when the headroom is less than:
1. 14 ft 0 in (4.27 m)
2. 13 ft 0 in (3.96 m)
3. 18 ft 0 in (5.49 m)
4. 16 ft 3 in (4.95 m)
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D. 16 ft 3 in (4.95 m) Bridges with less than 16 ft 3 in (4.95 metres) of headroom carry signs showing the maximum permitted height. (gov.uk: Prevention of bridge strikes (professional drivers))
A bridge sign shows 14 ft 6 in. Roughly what is that in metres?
1. 4.60 metres
2. 3.96 metres
3. 4.42 metres
4. 4.20 metres
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C. 4.42 metres 14 ft 6 in is about 4.42 metres. Know your vehicle’s height in both feet and metres, as signs can show either or both. (gov.uk: Prevention of bridge strikes (professional drivers))
Your lorry hits a railway bridge. What should you do first?
1. Report it to the rail authority straight away on the number shown on the bridge plate
2. Drive on and report it back at the depot
3. Inspect the bridge for damage yourself
4. Reverse away to clear the road
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A. Report it to the rail authority straight away on the number shown on the bridge plate Call the rail authority on the number on the bridge identification plate immediately so trains can be stopped, then call the police on 999, then tell your employer. (gov.uk: Prevention of bridge strikes (professional drivers))
What does a red-circle height sign at a bridge mean for a vehicle taller than the height shown?
1. It applies only to buses
2. It applies only at night
3. The vehicle must stop and must not pass the sign
4. It is only advice
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C. The vehicle must stop and must not pass the sign Red circles prohibit and red triangles warn. If you are higher than a circular sign shows, you must not pass it. (gov.uk: Prevention of bridge strikes (professional drivers))
Why can the height shown on your cab height marker become wrong during the day?
1. It cannot change once set
2. The height changes with engine temperature
3. Tyre pressures change the height by several feet
4. Adjusting the fifth wheel, or loading, unloading or reloading the trailer, can change it
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D. Adjusting the fifth wheel, or loading, unloading or reloading the trailer, can change it Vehicle height can change when the fifth wheel is adjusted or the trailer is loaded, unloaded or reloaded, so check the marker is still right. (gov.uk: HGV walkaround checks)
What kind of satellite navigation does the bridge strike guidance advise lorry drivers to use?
1. A phone app made for cars
2. No sat nav at all
3. A system made for lorries
4. Any sat nav set to the shortest route
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C. A system made for lorries Use a sat nav designed for large goods vehicles. Systems made for cars will not steer you away from low bridges. (gov.uk: Prevention of bridge strikes (professional drivers))
At an arch bridge you see white lines on the road and goal-post markings on the arch. What do they show?
1. Where the signed headroom applies, so you should pass between them
2. A cycle crossing
3. A weight limit
4. A place to stop and wait
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A. Where the signed headroom applies, so you should pass between them They mark the width over which the signed height limit applies, normally about 3 metres. Pass between the goal posts, moving to the centre only when safe. (gov.uk: Prevention of bridge strikes (professional drivers))

After a bridge strike, what should you do with your vehicle?
1. Drive to the nearest lay-by
2. Leave it where it is and keep the public away
3. Reverse it to see the damage
4. Move it clear of the bridge at once
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B. Leave it where it is and keep the public away Do not move the vehicle; keep people away while the rail authority, police and your employer are told. (gov.uk: Prevention of bridge strikes (professional drivers))
You stop a large vehicle at lights with an advanced stop line for cyclists. Where should you stop?
1. At the second line
2. Far enough behind the first line to see the whole area where cyclists may wait
3. As close to the lights as possible
4. With your cab over the cyclists’ box
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B. Far enough behind the first line to see the whole area where cyclists may wait Large vehicles should stop well back from the first line so that the blind spot in front does not hide cyclists waiting in the box. (Highway Code rule 178)
Under the hierarchy of road users, who bears the greatest responsibility to reduce danger?
1. Those in charge of vehicles that can cause the greatest harm, most of all large goods and passenger vehicles
2. Pedestrians
3. Cyclists
4. Horse riders
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A. Those in charge of vehicles that can cause the greatest harm, most of all large goods and passenger vehicles Those who can do the most harm carry the most responsibility, and this applies most strongly to drivers of large goods and passenger vehicles. (Highway Code rule H1)
When overtaking a cyclist at up to 30 mph, how much room should you leave as a minimum?
1. 1 metre
2. 1.5 metres
3. 0.5 metres
4. 3 metres
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B. 1.5 metres At least 1.5 metres at up to 30 mph, and more at higher speeds. If you cannot give that space, wait behind. (Highway Code rule 163)
How should you pass a horse rider?
1. At the speed limit, after sounding your horn
2. At under 10 mph, leaving at least 2 metres
3. At under 30 mph, leaving at least 1.5 metres
4. At under 20 mph, leaving at least 1 metre
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B. At under 10 mph, leaving at least 2 metres Slow to a maximum of 10 mph and pass wide, allowing at least 2 metres. Do not sound your horn or rev the engine. (Highway Code rule 215)
You are about to turn left in a large vehicle. What does the Highway Code warn you about?
1. Traffic, especially cyclists, coming up on your left
2. Oncoming traffic turning right
3. Vehicles waiting at the next junction
4. Pedestrians on the far pavement only
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A. Traffic, especially cyclists, coming up on your left Do not overtake just before turning left, and watch for cyclists, motorcyclists and others coming up on your left who may be hidden from view. (Highway Code rule 182)
You want to turn left at a junction and a cyclist is going straight ahead beside you. What should you do?
1. Sound your horn and turn
2. Wait, and do not turn if it would make the cyclist stop or swerve
3. Turn quickly in front of the cyclist
4. Signal left; the cyclist must give way
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B. Wait, and do not turn if it would make the cyclist stop or swerve Do not cut across cyclists going ahead. If turning would force them to stop or swerve, wait for them to pass. (Highway Code rule H3)
What does the Highway Code mean by blind spots?
1. Dark areas of an unlit road
2. Places where road signs are missing
3. Parts of the windscreen outside the wiper sweep
4. The areas you cannot see in your mirrors
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D. The areas you cannot see in your mirrors Blind spots are the areas your mirrors do not cover. Look round to check them before moving off or changing lane. (Highway Code rule 159)
According to the Highway Code, what is the chance of a pedestrian being killed if hit at 20 mph?
1. 1 in 20
2. 1 in 100
3. 1 in 2
4. 1 in 5
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A. 1 in 20 About 1 in 20 at 20 mph. At 40 mph a vehicle will probably kill any pedestrian it hits. (Highway Code rule 207)
A pedestrian is carrying a white cane with a red band. What does this tell you?
1. They are a school crossing patrol
2. They are a road worker
3. They are asking you to stop
4. They may be deafblind
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D. They may be deafblind A white cane with a red band (or a dog with a red and white harness) can mean the person is deafblind and may neither see nor hear you. (Highway Code rule 207)
You want to turn right from a side road across a dual carriageway, but the central reservation is too shallow for your lorry. What should you do?
1. Cross halfway and wait in the first lane
2. Wait in the central reservation with your trailer sticking out
3. Wait until you can cross both carriageways in one go
4. Use your hazard lights and go
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C. Wait until you can cross both carriageways in one go If the gap in the central reservation cannot protect the full length of your vehicle, wait until both carriageways are clear and cross in one go. (Highway Code rule 173)
At a mini-roundabout, who may drive over the central markings?
1. Nobody, including lorries
2. Only large vehicles that are physically unable to go round them
3. Vans and cars in a hurry
4. Any vehicle turning right
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B. Only large vehicles that are physically unable to go round them All vehicles must pass round the central markings, except large vehicles that physically cannot. (Highway Code rule 188)
You break down on an ordinary road (not a motorway). How far behind your vehicle should a warning triangle go?
1. At least 150 metres (492 feet)
2. At least 45 metres (147 feet)
3. At least 20 metres (65 feet)
4. At least 10 metres (32 feet)
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B. At least 45 metres (147 feet) At least 45 metres behind, on the same side of the road. Never use a warning triangle on a motorway. (Highway Code rule 276)
You have stopped on a motorway hard shoulder after a breakdown and got out safely. Where should you wait?
1. On the carriageway edge waving traffic past
2. In the cab with the doors locked
3. Behind the vehicle to warn traffic
4. Well away from the vehicle and traffic, behind a safety barrier if there is one
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D. Well away from the vehicle and traffic, behind a safety barrier if there is one Get behind a safety barrier where there is one, well away from the vehicle and moving traffic, and do not go back to the vehicle even in bad weather. (Highway Code rule 277)
You have stopped in a motorway emergency area. What must you do before rejoining the carriageway?
1. Use the emergency telephone and follow the operator’s advice
2. Wait for a gap and go
3. Build up speed on the hard shoulder
4. Flash your headlights and pull out
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A. Use the emergency telephone and follow the operator’s advice From an emergency area you must use the emergency telephone; a lane may need to be closed so you can rejoin safely. (Highway Code rule 278)

Part of your load falls onto a motorway. What should you do?
1. Stop on the hard shoulder and pick it up
2. Switch on hazards and walk back for it
3. Stop in a place of relative safety and call 999; do not try to remove it yourself
4. Carry on and report it at the next services
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C. Stop in a place of relative safety and call 999; do not try to remove it yourself Do not remove it yourself on a motorway or other high-speed road. Stop somewhere relatively safe and call 999. (Highway Code rule 280)
A lane on the motorway shows a red X. What does it mean?
1. You may use the lane at 40 mph
2. The lane is closed and you must not drive in it
3. The lane is for lorries only
4. The lane opens soon
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B. The lane is closed and you must not drive in it A red X or red flashing lights mean the lane is closed, often because people or stopped vehicles are in it. Driving in it is enforced by the police. (Highway Code rule 258)
You miss your exit on the motorway. What should you do?
1. Use a gap in the central reservation
2. Carry on to the next exit
3. Stop and ask a traffic officer
4. Stop on the hard shoulder and reverse back
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B. Carry on to the next exit You must never reverse on any part of a motorway or cross the central reservation. Carry on to the next exit. (Highway Code rule 263)
On a motorway where the hard shoulder is sometimes used as a running lane, when may you drive on it?
1. When it shows a red X
2. Only when a speed limit is shown above it
3. When the overhead sign is blank
4. Whenever traffic is heavy
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B. Only when a speed limit is shown above it You may only use the hard shoulder as a lane when a speed limit is displayed over it. A red X or blank sign means emergencies only. (Highway Code rule 269)
To reduce tiredness, when does the Highway Code advise avoiding long journeys?
1. Between 2 pm and 4 pm
2. Between 6 am and 9 am
3. Between 8 pm and 10 pm
4. Between midnight and 6 am
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D. Between midnight and 6 am Natural alertness is at its lowest between midnight and 6 am. If you feel sleepy, stop somewhere safe, not on a hard shoulder or in an emergency area. (Highway Code rule 91)
You arrive at a crash. When should injured people be moved from their vehicles?
1. Only once they have had a drink of water
2. When they ask to be moved
3. Always, as soon as possible
4. Only if they are in immediate danger
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D. Only if they are in immediate danger Do not move casualties from vehicles unless there is immediate danger, and do not remove a motorcyclist’s helmet unless it is essential. (Highway Code rule 283)
When giving CPR to an adult, how deep and how fast should chest compressions be?
1. About 10 cm, once a second
2. As hard as possible, five times a second
3. About 2 cm, once every two seconds
4. About 5 to 6 cm, about twice a second
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D. About 5 to 6 cm, about twice a second Press down hard and fast in the centre of the chest, around 5 to 6 centimetres, about twice a second, until breathing starts or a professional takes over. (Highway Code annex 7)
How long should a burn be cooled with clean, cool water?
1. At least an hour
2. At least 20 minutes
3. At least 2 minutes
4. At least 5 minutes
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B. At least 20 minutes Cool the burn for at least 20 minutes, cover it with cling film if you have some, and do not remove anything stuck to it. (Highway Code annex 7)
An incident involves a vehicle carrying flammable goods. What should you avoid?
1. Calling 999
2. Switching off your engine
3. Using a mobile phone close to the vehicle
4. Reading the labels to pass on details
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C. Using a mobile phone close to the vehicle Switch off engines, do not smoke, keep well away, and do not use a mobile phone close to a vehicle carrying flammable loads. (Highway Code rule 285)
You are in a collision that damages another vehicle, and you could not give your details at the scene. By when must you report it to the police?
1. Within 7 days
2. Only if someone was injured
3. Within 48 hours
4. As soon as reasonably practicable, and within 24 hours
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D. As soon as reasonably practicable, and within 24 hours Report it as soon as reasonably practicable and in any case within 24 hours. (Highway Code rule 286)
Someone is injured in a crash and you do not show your insurance certificate at the time. How long do you have to produce it to the police?
1. Seven days
2. 24 hours
3. 28 days
4. 14 days
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A. Seven days Report the crash within 24 hours and produce the insurance certificate within seven days. (Highway Code rule 287)
In the first aid letters D R A B C, what does A stand for?
1. Alert
2. Airway
3. Ambulance
4. Assess
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B. Airway Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation. Open the airway by lifting the chin forward with your fingers. (Highway Code annex 7)
What is the legal breath alcohol limit for drivers in England and Wales?
1. 22 micrograms per 100 ml of breath
2. 50 micrograms per 100 ml of breath
3. 35 micrograms per 100 ml of breath
4. 80 micrograms per 100 ml of breath
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C. 35 micrograms per 100 ml of breath 35 micrograms per 100 ml of breath (80 mg per 100 ml of blood). Scotland’s limits are lower. (gov.uk: The drink drive limit)
What is the legal breath alcohol limit for drivers in Scotland?
1. 50 micrograms per 100 ml of breath
2. 22 micrograms per 100 ml of breath
3. Zero
4. 35 micrograms per 100 ml of breath
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B. 22 micrograms per 100 ml of breath 22 micrograms per 100 ml of breath (50 mg per 100 ml of blood). Any alcohol affects your driving, so the safest choice is none. (gov.uk: The drink drive limit)
What is the minimum driving ban for a drug driving conviction?
1. 2 years
2. 6 months
3. 1 year
4. 3 months
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C. 1 year At least a 1-year ban, plus possibly an unlimited fine, up to 6 months in prison and a criminal record. (gov.uk: Drugs and driving: the law)

What penalty can you get for holding and using a phone while driving?
1. 6 points and a £200 fine
2. 3 points and a £100 fine
3. A warning only
4. 9 points and a £500 fine
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A. 6 points and a £200 fine 6 penalty points and a £200 fine, and the case can go to court. (gov.uk: Using a phone, sat nav or other device when driving)
If a hand-held phone offence goes to court, what is the maximum fine for a lorry driver?
1. £1,000
2. £5,000
3. £200
4. £2,500
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D. £2,500 The maximum is £1,000, rising to £2,500 if you are driving a lorry or bus. You can also be banned. (gov.uk: Using a phone, sat nav or other device when driving)
You are queuing in stationary traffic with the engine running. May you pick up your phone to send a message?
1. Yes, because the vehicle is not moving
2. Yes, if the handbrake is on
3. Yes, if the phone is in flight mode
4. No, the ban still applies when stopped in traffic or at lights
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D. No, the ban still applies when stopped in traffic or at lights The ban covers queuing traffic and traffic lights, and offline devices too. You must be safely parked. (gov.uk: Using a phone, sat nav or other device when driving)
A driver builds up 12 or more penalty points within 3 years. What happens?
1. A fine only
2. A warning letter
3. A ban of at least 6 months
4. A retest only
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C. A ban of at least 6 months 12 or more points within 3 years means disqualification for at least 6 months, longer for someone disqualified before. (Highway Code annex 5)
What is the minimum legal tread depth for lorry tyres?
1. 3 mm across the full width
2. 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters
3. 2 mm across half the width
4. 1 mm across three-quarters of the breadth, all the way round
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D. 1 mm across three-quarters of the breadth, all the way round Large vehicles need at least 1 mm across three-quarters of the tread breadth in a continuous band around the tyre. Cars and light vans need 1.6 mm. (Highway Code annex 6)
Tyres older than 10 years must not be fitted to which axle of a goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes?
1. Trailer axles only
2. Lift axles only
3. Any rear axle
4. The front axles
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D. The front axles Tyres over 10 years old must not be used on the front axles of goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, and the date marking must stay legible. (Highway Code annex 6)
A goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes may be parked on a verge or pavement without police permission only when:
1. It is parked for less than an hour
2. Parking there is essential for loading or unloading and the vehicle is attended
3. It is parked overnight
4. The hazard lights are on
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B. Parking there is essential for loading or unloading and the vehicle is attended Only when essential for loading and unloading, and it must not be left unattended. Otherwise police permission is needed. (Highway Code rule 246)
Which goods vehicles may park without lights at night on a road with a 30 mph limit (if the other conditions are met)?
1. Goods vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes
2. Goods vehicles not over 2,500 kg laden weight
3. Any lorry with reflective markings
4. Any vehicle in a lay-by
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B. Goods vehicles not over 2,500 kg laden weight Only goods vehicles not over 2,500 kg laden weight, with cars and some others. Heavier vehicles, trailers and anything with a projecting load must not be left on a road at night without lights. (Highway Code rule 250)
Your load overhangs the rear of the vehicle. Above what overhang are projection markers required?
1. More than 1 metre
2. More than 2 metres
3. More than 0.5 metres
4. More than 3 metres
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B. More than 2 metres Side and end projection markers are both required when a load or equipment overhangs the front or rear by more than 2 metres. (Highway Code: Vehicle markings)
Your lorry will be stationary on a public road for several minutes. What does the Highway Code say about the engine?
1. Rev it now and then to keep it warm
2. Do not leave it running unnecessarily; apply the parking brake and switch off
3. Leave it running only if the cab is occupied
4. Keep it running to hold air pressure
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B. Do not leave it running unnecessarily; apply the parking brake and switch off You must not leave an engine running unnecessarily while stationary on a public road. It is allowed when stopped in traffic or diagnosing faults. (Highway Code rule 123)
When may a goods vehicle driver on a delivery round legally not wear a seat belt?
1. Never
2. When the vehicle is over 7.5 tonnes
3. On any road with a limit of 30 mph
4. When travelling less than 50 metres between deliveries or collections
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D. When travelling less than 50 metres between deliveries or collections There is an exemption for making deliveries or collections in goods vehicles when travelling less than 50 metres. (Highway Code rule 99)
What is a vehicle’s maximum authorised mass (MAM)?
1. The weight of its load only
2. Its weight when empty, without fuel
3. The combined weight of all its tyres
4. Its weight including the maximum load it can safely carry on the road
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D. Its weight including the maximum load it can safely carry on the road MAM, also called gross vehicle weight, is the weight including the maximum safe load, normally shown on the plate. (gov.uk: Vehicle weights explained)
What does gross train weight (GTW) on a vehicle plate refer to?
1. The unladen weight of the tractor unit
2. The maximum load on the drive axle
3. The weight of the trailer alone
4. The total of the tractor unit, trailer and load
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D. The total of the tractor unit, trailer and load Gross train weight, also called gross combination weight, is the tractor unit plus trailer plus load. (gov.uk: Vehicle weights explained)
Your walkaround check finds no defects. What should you record?
1. Nothing at all
2. Only your name
3. Only the mileage
4. Nil defects
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D. Nil defects Use a form listing the items checked and record nil defects if there are none. DVSA can ask for the record at a roadside check. (gov.uk: HGV walkaround checks)
During your walkaround check, why should you leave the engine running after the first brake test?
1. To test the exhaust brake
2. To warm the cab
3. To charge the tachograph
4. So air pressure builds, making leaks easier to hear
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D. So air pressure builds, making leaks easier to hear Keeping the engine running builds pressure, so air leaks are easier to hear during the rest of the check. (gov.uk: HGV walkaround checks)

Under normal driving, a load securing system must be able to hold forces equal to what share of the load’s weight?
1. All of it in every direction
2. Half forwards, all of it sideways and rearwards
3. A quarter in every direction
4. All of it forwards, and half sideways and half rearwards
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D. All of it forwards, and half sideways and half rearwards The minimum is the full load weight forwards and half the weight to each side and to the rear. (gov.uk: Securing loads on HGVs, section 2)
If you calculate lashings yourself and have no tested or certified figure, what coefficient of friction must you use?
1. 0.5
2. 0.8
3. 1.0
4. 0.2
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D. 0.2 Use 0.2 unless the friction has been tested for that load and vehicle or a certified high-friction surface is used. Weight alone will not keep a load in place. (gov.uk: Securing loads on HGVs, section 2)
Part of your load has shifted during the journey but is still on the vehicle. What must you do?
1. Slow down, avoid heavy braking and steering, and find a safe place to stop and re-secure it
2. Speed up to reach the delivery sooner
3. Carry on and tell the customer on arrival
4. Brake hard to push it back into place
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A. Slow down, avoid heavy braking and steering, and find a safe place to stop and re-secure it Slow down, avoid harsh braking and steering, stop somewhere safe and re-secure it if safe to do so. Do not continue until it is secure. (gov.uk: Securing loads on HGVs, section 3)
Is a sheet or tarpaulin over the load enough to restrain it?
1. Yes, for loads under 1 tonne
2. Yes, if it is tied down at every corner
3. No, a cover only contains the load and must be used with other securing such as lashings
4. Yes, on journeys under 50 miles
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C. No, a cover only contains the load and must be used with other securing such as lashings Covers stop small items bouncing out or loose material blowing off. They are not restraint and must be combined with other measures. (gov.uk: Securing loads on HGVs, section 2)
Where should the load be placed on the vehicle for stability?
1. Mostly at the rear to help traction
2. Heaviest items stacked on top
3. Close to the centre line, with its centre of gravity as low as possible
4. Along one side for easy unloading
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C. Close to the centre line, with its centre of gravity as low as possible Keep the load near the centre line and low, spread it evenly, and put heavier items at the bottom and nearer the centre. (gov.uk: Securing loads on HGVs, section 2)
On a multi-drop run, why can removing part of the load cause problems?
1. It affects the tachograph
2. It is not allowed without a new load plan
3. The change in weight distribution can overload individual axles
4. It raises the gross weight
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C. The change in weight distribution can overload individual axles This is the diminishing load effect: gross weight falls, but the remaining load can overload an axle and may also become less secure. (gov.uk: Securing loads on HGVs, section 2)
A DVSA examiner gives your vehicle a delayed prohibition for minor defects. What is the longest you can have to fix them?
1. 3 months
2. 24 hours
3. Up to 10 days
4. 28 days
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C. Up to 10 days A delayed prohibition lets you drive away, with up to 10 days to fix the problem (less for safety-critical defects). It must then be reinspected. (gov.uk: Roadside checks for commercial drivers)
Your vehicle is immobilised at a roadside check. What release charge must be paid, besides fixing the problem?
1. £35
2. £500
3. £80
4. £160
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C. £80 £80 to release it. If it is left for 5 days it is treated as abandoned and moving and storage charges are added. (gov.uk: Roadside checks for commercial drivers)
When two or more drivers share a vehicle (multi-manning), each must have a daily rest of at least 9 hours within what period?
1. 21 hours
2. 30 hours
3. 24 hours
4. 36 hours
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B. 30 hours Under multi-manning, each driver needs at least 9 hours’ rest within 30 hours of the end of the last daily or weekly rest. (GV262 1.5)
For multi-manning to apply, when may the second driver be absent from the vehicle?
1. During the first hour
2. Never
3. During any break
4. For the last hour of the shift
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A. During the first hour Another driver is optional for the first hour and compulsory after that, so the vehicle can pick up the second driver on the way. (GV262 1.5)
Your vehicle travels on a ferry during your regular daily rest. How may that rest be interrupted?
1. It may not be interrupted
2. No more than twice, for no more than 1 hour in total
3. Once, for up to 2 hours
4. As often as needed
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B. No more than twice, for no more than 1 hour in total Up to two interruptions, totalling no more than 1 hour, to drive on and off and clear customs. The rest must still add up to 11 hours, or 12 if split. (GV262 1.7)
Digital tachographs record in UTC. During British Summer Time, how does UTC compare with the clock?
1. It is one hour ahead
2. It is one hour behind
3. It is the same
4. It is two hours behind
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B. It is one hour behind UTC is one hour behind BST, so manual entries in summer must be adjusted: work from 06:00 to 08:00 BST is entered as 05:00 to 07:00. (GV262 4.2)
Two drivers share a vehicle with a digital tachograph. Which slot should the card of the person driving be in?
1. Slot 2
2. Slot 1
3. Neither, the co-driver’s card records both
4. Either slot
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B. Slot 1 The driver’s card goes in slot 1 and the co-driver’s in slot 2, swapping when they change over. (GV262 4.2)
You have left your driver card at home. May you drive an in-scope vehicle with a digital tachograph using manual records?
1. Yes, if you print out at the start and end of the day
2. No, manual records are not allowed when the card has been forgotten
3. Yes, if your employer agrees
4. Yes, for up to 15 days
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B. No, manual records are not allowed when the card has been forgotten Only a lost, stolen, damaged or malfunctioning card allows the 15-day printout procedure. A forgotten card does not. (GV262 4.2)
After an unforeseen delay, by how much may you exceed daily and weekly driving limits to reach base or home for a regular weekly rest?
1. Up to 4 hours
2. There is no allowance
3. Up to 30 minutes
4. Up to 2 hours, with a 30-minute break taken immediately before
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D. Up to 2 hours, with a 30-minute break taken immediately before Up to 1 hour for a regular or reduced weekly rest, or up to 2 hours for a regular weekly rest if a 30-minute break comes straight before. The extra must be compensated. (GV262 1.10)

Under the GB domestic rules, a driver of a vehicle needing an operator’s licence must keep a written record on days when driving is more than:
1. 2 hours
2. 1 hour
3. 6 hours
4. 4 hours
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D. 4 hours A weekly record sheet is needed on days when driving exceeds 4 hours; a tachograph may be used instead. (GV262 2.3)
Vehicles registered from which date have digital tachographs fitted?
1. 1 May 2006
2. 15 June 2019
3. 1 January 2010
4. 1 January 2000
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A. 1 May 2006 Digital tachographs came in for vehicles registered from 1 May 2006, and smart tachographs from 15 June 2019. (GV262 4)
The police or DVSA find your load is insecure and there is immediate danger. What can happen?
1. A fine by post a month later
2. Nothing, if you promise to fix it at the depot
3. An immediate prohibition, so you cannot continue until it is made safe
4. Only a verbal warning
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C. An immediate prohibition, so you cannot continue until it is made safe An immediate prohibition stops the journey until the vehicle is safe. If it cannot be fixed within about an hour, the vehicle may be immobilised. (gov.uk: Securing loads on HGVs, section 1)
You are not happy with how a load someone else put on your vehicle has been secured. What should you do?
1. Leave it to the consignor, it is their responsibility
2. Set off and drive slowly
3. Not set off, and report your concerns
4. Tighten one strap and go
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C. Not set off, and report your concerns If you have doubts, do not proceed. Report it to your employer or the consignor. Operators must not pressure drivers to take out a vehicle they think is unsafe. (gov.uk: Securing loads on HGVs, section 1)
At a junction you are turning into a side road and a pedestrian is waiting to cross it. What should you do?
1. Carry on, you have priority
2. Sound your horn to warn them
3. Flash your headlights to wave them across
4. Give way to the pedestrian
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D. Give way to the pedestrian Give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross the road you are turning into or out of. (Highway Code rule H2)

About the real theory test

Driver CPC part 1 has two parts, booked separately: 100 multiple-choice questions in 1 hour 55 minutes (pass mark 85) and hazard perception with 19 video clips (pass mark 67 out of 100). The questions are based on The Highway Code, Know Your Traffic Signs and the Official DVSA Guide to Driving Goods Vehicles. The whole route to a licence, with fees, is on the HGV licence page.