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! ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dubai Truck 1 - English 1 / 25 Why do heavy vehicles need more judgment and driving skill than others? Because they make longer journeys Because they accelerate and decelerate more slowly Because they are driven for longer Because they are commercial 2 / 25 Which of these foods is best to eat when on a long trip to avoid fatigue? Potatoes Pasta Bread Fresh fruit and vegetables 3 / 25 If you have to change a wheel, your priority should be? To minimize hazards To do it as quickly as possible To do it as cheaply as possible To stay close to the road 4 / 25 In what way can alcohol make you a better driver? It can relax you It can't It can keep you awake It can make you more confident 5 / 25 You should measure tire pressure in each wheel by? Using a pressure gauge Kicking the tire Squeezing the tire Inspecting visually 6 / 25 Which of these drugs can overcome feelings of tiredness? Alcohol Amphetamines Cocaine None of them 7 / 25 Which of these may indicate a loose wheel nut? All of these Rust streaks Oil Grease 8 / 25 When lifting heavy objects, you should have? Straight knees, bent back Any of these Bent back, bent knees Straight back, bent knees 9 / 25 You should take care when taking medication? Sold over-the-counter in a general store Sold by your pharmacist Any of these Prescribed by your doctor 10 / 25 An air brake system should not lose more than how much pressure between stops? 70 kpa 80 kpa 50 kpa 60 kpa 11 / 25 All fluids should be kept topped up? To the maximum To any of these To the minimum To halfway 12 / 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 13 / 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 trailer At the back end of the power unit 14 / 25 You should check all your controls with? The engine off Any of these The engine running The vehicle moving 15 / 25 The low air pressure warning gauge should reach full pressure after? Three minutes Five minutes Two minutes Four minutes 16 / 25 If your vehicle is tilting, it could be caused by? Poor loading Suspension failure Flat tire Any of these 17 / 25 You are driving an 18 wheeler truck, how many tires can be worn or faulty for the vehicle still to be safe? Four None Six Two 18 / 25 When your vehicle is parked on the right-hand side of the road, you should approach it from? The right-hand side The rear Any of these The front 19 / 25 Why should you make sure your cabin is clear of all rubbish? To look professional For safety In case the police stop you For the next driver 20 / 25 You should check your external lights are working by? Getting out and looking at them Looking at the on lights on the dashboard Looking for warning lights on the dashboard Looking for reflections in the nearest object 21 / 25 You should adjust your seat so that when the clutch pedal is floored, your leg bends at? 40 – 45° 15 – 20° 5 – 10° 25 – 30° 22 / 25 So you can pass safely under bridges, it's vital that you know your? Cabin height Load height Tire pressure Wheel size 23 / 25 On a airbrake vehicle, how can you tell if the air intake filter is blocked? Brakes feel sluggish Oil coming from the air tank taps Warning light on the dashboard Brakes not working at all 24 / 25 The Gross Vehicle Mass represents? The weight of the cargo and power unit The weight of the power unit and trailer The weight of the trailer and cargo The weight of the power unit, trailer and cargo 25 / 25 It's vital that your load is? Paid for Unbreakable Secure Signed for Your score is ADVERTISEMENT
