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!

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

Fresh fruit and vegetables

Potatoes

Bread

Pasta

Question 1 of 25

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

Warning light on the dashboard

Brakes feel sluggish

Oil coming from the air tank taps

Brakes not working at all

Question 2 of 25

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

60 kpa

80 kpa

50 kpa

70 kpa

Question 3 of 25

You should check all your controls with…?

The vehicle moving

The engine off

Any of these

The engine running

Question 4 of 25

You must inspect your heavy vehicle…?

Every day that you use it

Once a month

Once a week

At the beginning of each trip

Question 5 of 25

When lifting heavy objects, you should have…?

Straight knees, bent back

Bent back, bent knees

Any of these

Straight back, bent knees

Question 6 of 25

It’s vital that your load is…?

Signed for

Paid for

Unbreakable

Secure

Question 7 of 25

You should take care when taking medication…?

Prescribed by your doctor

Sold by your pharmacist

Sold over-the-counter in a general store

Any of these

Question 8 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 9 of 25

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

Because they make longer journeys

Because they are commercial

Because they accelerate and decelerate more slowly

Because they are driven for longer

Question 10 of 25

loading gate or headboard is found where?

At the front end of the trailer

In the middle of the trailer

At the back end of the power unit

At the back end of the trailer

Question 11 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

Looking at the on lights on the dashboard

Getting out and looking at them

Question 12 of 25

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

The rear

The right-hand side

Any of these

The front

Question 13 of 25

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

5 – 10°

15 – 20°

40 – 45°

25 – 30°

Question 14 of 25

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

Wheel size

Load height

Cabin height

Tire pressure

Question 15 of 25

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

To do it as cheaply as possible

To stay close to the road

To minimize hazards

To do it as quickly as possible

Question 16 of 25

Which of these drugs can overcome feelings of tiredness?

Amphetamines

Alcohol

Cocaine

None of them

Question 17 of 25

All fluids should be kept topped up…?

To the maximum

To any of these

To the minimum

To halfway

Question 18 of 25

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

Three minutes

Four minutes

Five minutes

Two minutes

Question 19 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 20 of 25

The Gross Vehicle Mass represents…?

The weight of the cargo and power unit

The weight of the trailer and cargo

The weight of the power unit, trailer and cargo

The weight of the power unit and trailer

Question 21 of 25

You should measure tire pressure in each wheel by…?

Kicking the tire

Using a pressure gauge

Inspecting visually

Squeezing the tire

Question 22 of 25

Which of these may indicate a loose wheel nut?

Oil

All of these

Rust streaks

Grease

Question 23 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

Four

None

Six

Question 24 of 25

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

Any of these

Suspension failure

Poor loading

Flat tire

Question 25 of 25

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