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!

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 1 of 25

You must inspect your heavy vehicle…?

At the beginning of each trip

Once a month

Once a week

Every day that you use it

Question 2 of 25

loading gate or headboard is found where?

At the back end of the trailer

At the back end of the power unit

In the middle of the trailer

At the front end of the trailer

Question 3 of 25

You should check your external lights are working by…?

Looking at the on lights on the dashboard

Looking for warning lights on the dashboard

Getting out and looking at them

Looking for reflections in the nearest object

Question 4 of 25

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

15 – 20°

40 – 45°

25 – 30°

5 – 10°

Question 5 of 25

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

None

Six

Four

Two

Question 6 of 25

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

60 kpa

50 kpa

80 kpa

70 kpa

Question 7 of 25

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

To do it as cheaply as possible

To do it as quickly as possible

To stay close to the road

To minimize hazards

Question 8 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 are commercial

Because they make longer journeys

Question 9 of 25

You should check all your controls with…?

The vehicle moving

Any of these

The engine running

The engine off

Question 10 of 25

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

Three minutes

Four minutes

Five minutes

Two minutes

Question 11 of 25

Which of these may indicate a loose wheel nut?

Oil

Rust streaks

All of these

Grease

Question 12 of 25

Which of these drugs can overcome feelings of tiredness?

Alcohol

Amphetamines

None of them

Cocaine

Question 13 of 25

It’s vital that your load is…?

Signed for

Unbreakable

Secure

Paid for

Question 14 of 25

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

Any of these

Poor loading

Flat tire

Suspension failure

Question 15 of 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

The front

Any of these

Question 16 of 25

When lifting heavy objects, you should have…?

Straight back, bent knees

Straight knees, bent back

Bent back, bent knees

Any of these

Question 17 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 18 of 25

The Gross Vehicle Mass represents…?

The weight of the power unit and trailer

The weight of the trailer and cargo

The weight of the power unit, trailer and cargo

The weight of the cargo and power unit

Question 19 of 25

You should measure tire pressure in each wheel by…?

Kicking the tire

Inspecting visually

Squeezing the tire

Using a pressure gauge

Question 20 of 25

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

Potatoes

Pasta

Bread

Fresh fruit and vegetables

Question 21 of 25

In what way can alcohol make you a better driver?

It can keep you awake

It can't

It can make you more confident

It can relax you

Question 22 of 25

You should take care when taking medication…?

Sold over-the-counter in a general store

Any of these

Prescribed by your doctor

Sold by your pharmacist

Question 23 of 25

All fluids should be kept topped up…?

To the minimum

To any of these

To halfway

To the maximum

Question 24 of 25

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

Load height

Tire pressure

Cabin height

Wheel size

Question 25 of 25

Heavy Vehicle Theory Test 01

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