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!

When lifting heavy objects, you should have…?

Straight back, bent knees

Straight knees, bent back

Bent back, bent knees

Any of these

Question 1 of 25

In what way can alcohol make you a better driver?

It can relax you

It can make you more confident

It can keep you awake

It can't

Question 2 of 25

Which of these may indicate a loose wheel nut?

Rust streaks

Oil

Grease

All of these

Question 3 of 25

It’s vital that your load is…?

Paid for

Unbreakable

Secure

Signed for

Question 4 of 25

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

Suspension failure

Flat tire

Poor loading

Any of these

Question 5 of 25

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

To look professional

For safety

For the next driver

In case the police stop you

Question 6 of 25

Which of these drugs can overcome feelings of tiredness?

Cocaine

Alcohol

None of them

Amphetamines

Question 7 of 25

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

Three minutes

Five minutes

Two minutes

Four minutes

Question 8 of 25

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

The rear

Any of these

The front

The right-hand side

Question 9 of 25

You should check your external lights are working by…?

Looking for reflections in the nearest object

Looking for warning lights on the dashboard

Getting out and looking at them

Looking at the on lights on the dashboard

Question 10 of 25

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

50 kpa

80 kpa

70 kpa

60 kpa

Question 11 of 25

The Gross Vehicle Mass represents…?

The weight of the power unit, trailer and cargo

The weight of the cargo and power unit

The weight of the trailer and cargo

The weight of the power unit and trailer

Question 12 of 25

You should measure tire pressure in each wheel by…?

Squeezing the tire

Inspecting visually

Kicking the tire

Using a pressure gauge

Question 13 of 25

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

Oil coming from the air tank taps

Warning light on the dashboard

Brakes feel sluggish

Brakes not working at all

Question 14 of 25

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

Pasta

Potatoes

Fresh fruit and vegetables

Bread

Question 15 of 25

You should take care when taking medication…?

Sold over-the-counter in a general store

Sold by your pharmacist

Prescribed by your doctor

Any of these

Question 16 of 25

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

25 – 30°

5 – 10°

15 – 20°

40 – 45°

Question 17 of 25

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

Cabin height

Tire pressure

Load height

Wheel size

Question 18 of 25

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

To stay close to the road

To do it as quickly as possible

To do it as cheaply as possible

To minimize hazards

Question 19 of 25

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

Two

Six

None

Four

Question 20 of 25

loading gate or headboard is found where?

In the middle of the trailer

At the back end of the trailer

At the back end of the power unit

At the front end of the trailer

Question 21 of 25

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

Because they are driven for longer

Because they make longer journeys

Because they accelerate and decelerate more slowly

Because they are commercial

Question 22 of 25

You should check all your controls with…?

Any of these

The vehicle moving

The engine off

The engine running

Question 23 of 25

You must inspect your heavy vehicle…?

At the beginning of each trip

Once a week

Once a month

Every day that you use it

Question 24 of 25

All fluids should be kept topped up…?

To halfway

To any of these

To the maximum

To the minimum

Question 25 of 25

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