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?

For the next driver

To look professional

For safety

In case the police stop you

Question 1 of 25

You should take care when taking medication…?

Sold by your pharmacist

Prescribed by your doctor

Sold over-the-counter in a general store

Any of these

Question 2 of 25

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

Tire pressure

Cabin height

Load height

Wheel size

Question 3 of 25

You should check your external lights are working by…?

Looking for warning lights on the dashboard

Looking at the on lights on the dashboard

Getting out and looking at them

Looking for reflections in the nearest object

Question 4 of 25

Which of these drugs can overcome feelings of tiredness?

Amphetamines

Cocaine

Alcohol

None of them

Question 5 of 25

loading gate or headboard is found where?

At the front end of the trailer

At the back end of the power unit

At the back end of the trailer

In the middle of the trailer

Question 6 of 25

You should measure tire pressure in each wheel by…?

Inspecting visually

Using a pressure gauge

Squeezing the tire

Kicking the tire

Question 7 of 25

When lifting heavy objects, you should have…?

Bent back, bent knees

Any of these

Straight back, bent knees

Straight knees, bent back

Question 8 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 9 of 25

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

15 – 20°

40 – 45°

5 – 10°

25 – 30°

Question 10 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

Two

Six

Four

Question 11 of 25

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

Flat tire

Any of these

Suspension failure

Poor loading

Question 12 of 25

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

Two minutes

Four minutes

Three minutes

Five minutes

Question 13 of 25

It’s vital that your load is…?

Paid for

Unbreakable

Signed for

Secure

Question 14 of 25

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

Bread

Pasta

Potatoes

Fresh fruit and vegetables

Question 15 of 25

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

Warning light on the dashboard

Brakes not working at all

Brakes feel sluggish

Oil coming from the air tank taps

Question 16 of 25

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

80 kpa

50 kpa

70 kpa

60 kpa

Question 17 of 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

Question 18 of 25

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

To minimize hazards

To do it as cheaply as possible

To do it as quickly as possible

To stay close to the road

Question 19 of 25

You must inspect your heavy vehicle…?

At the beginning of each trip

Once a month

Every day that you use it

Once a week

Question 20 of 25

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

Because they are commercial

Because they are driven for longer

Because they accelerate and decelerate more slowly

Because they make longer journeys

Question 21 of 25

Which of these may indicate a loose wheel nut?

All of these

Grease

Oil

Rust streaks

Question 22 of 25

All fluids should be kept topped up…?

To any of these

To halfway

To the maximum

To the minimum

Question 23 of 25

You should check all your controls with…?

Any of these

The engine running

The vehicle moving

The engine off

Question 24 of 25

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

The rear

The front

The right-hand side

Any of these

Question 25 of 25

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