Heavy Vehicle Theory Test 01

This online RTA heavy vehicle theory test questions and answers, with multiple choice questions, is intended to help you prepare for the RTA written theory test that is required before you can get your truck or bus driver’s license. It is all FREE!

In what way can alcohol make you a better driver?

It can keep you awake

It can relax you

It can't

It can make you more confident

Question 1 of 25

You should check your external lights are working by…?

Looking for reflections in the nearest object

Getting out and looking at them

Looking at the on lights on the dashboard

Looking for warning lights on the dashboard

Question 2 of 25

On a airbrake vehicle, how can you tell if the air intake filter is blocked?

Brakes feel sluggish

Warning light on the dashboard

Oil coming from the air tank taps

Brakes not working at all

Question 3 of 25

It’s vital that your load is…?

Secure

Signed for

Paid for

Unbreakable

Question 4 of 25

Which of these may indicate a loose wheel nut?

Oil

Grease

All of these

Rust streaks

Question 5 of 25

You should measure tire pressure in each wheel by…?

Kicking the tire

Using a pressure gauge

Squeezing the tire

Inspecting visually

Question 6 of 25

You must inspect your heavy vehicle…?

Once a month

At the beginning of each trip

Every day that you use it

Once a week

Question 7 of 25

The low air pressure warning gauge should reach full pressure after…?

Five minutes

Three minutes

Two minutes

Four minutes

Question 8 of 25

All fluids should be kept topped up…?

To any of these

To halfway

To the maximum

To the minimum

Question 9 of 25

When your vehicle is parked on the right-hand side of the road, you should approach it from…?

The right-hand side

Any of these

The rear

The front

Question 10 of 25

You should take care when taking medication…?

Sold over-the-counter in a general store

Prescribed by your doctor

Any of these

Sold by your pharmacist

Question 11 of 25

If you have to change a wheel, your priority should be…?

To minimize hazards

To do it as quickly as possible

To stay close to the road

To do it as cheaply as possible

Question 12 of 25

Which of these foods is best to eat when on a long trip to avoid fatigue?

Fresh fruit and vegetables

Potatoes

Bread

Pasta

Question 13 of 25

Why should you make sure your cabin is clear of all rubbish?

In case the police stop you

To look professional

For safety

For the next driver

Question 14 of 25

loading gate or headboard is found where?

At the front end of the trailer

At the back end of the power unit

In the middle of the trailer

At the back end of the trailer

Question 15 of 25

If your vehicle is tilting, it could be caused by…?

Flat tire

Poor loading

Suspension failure

Any of these

Question 16 of 25

Which of these drugs can overcome feelings of tiredness?

Cocaine

Amphetamines

Alcohol

None of them

Question 17 of 25

You should check all your controls with…?

The engine off

The vehicle moving

The engine running

Any of these

Question 18 of 25

You should adjust your seat so that when the clutch pedal is floored, your leg bends at…?

5 – 10°

25 – 30°

15 – 20°

40 – 45°

Question 19 of 25

When lifting heavy objects, you should have…?

Any of these

Bent back, bent knees

Straight back, bent knees

Straight knees, bent back

Question 20 of 25

So you can pass safely under bridges, it’s vital that you know your…?

Load height

Wheel size

Tire pressure

Cabin height

Question 21 of 25

Why do heavy vehicles need more judgment and driving skill than others?

Because they accelerate and decelerate more slowly

Because they are driven for longer

Because they make longer journeys

Because they are commercial

Question 22 of 25

You are driving an 18 wheeler truck, how many tires can be worn or faulty for the vehicle still to be safe?

Six

Four

Two

None

Question 23 of 25

An air brake system should not lose more than how much pressure between stops?

50 kpa

60 kpa

80 kpa

70 kpa

Question 24 of 25

The Gross Vehicle Mass represents…?

The weight of the trailer and cargo

The weight of the power unit and trailer

The weight of the power unit, trailer and cargo

The weight of the cargo and power unit

Question 25 of 25

Heavy Vehicle Theory Test 01

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