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!

In what way can alcohol make you a better driver?

It can't

It can keep you awake

It can relax you

It can make you more confident

Question 1 of 25

loading gate or headboard is found where?

At the front end of the trailer

At the back end of the trailer

In the middle of the trailer

At the back end of the power unit

Question 2 of 25

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

Load height

Wheel size

Cabin height

Tire pressure

Question 3 of 25

Which of these drugs can overcome feelings of tiredness?

None of them

Alcohol

Cocaine

Amphetamines

Question 4 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 do it as quickly as possible

To minimize hazards

Question 5 of 25

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

Two minutes

Three minutes

Five minutes

Four minutes

Question 6 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 7 of 25

Which of these may indicate a loose wheel nut?

Grease

All of these

Oil

Rust streaks

Question 8 of 25

It’s vital that your load is…?

Unbreakable

Paid for

Secure

Signed for

Question 9 of 25

When lifting heavy objects, you should have…?

Straight knees, bent back

Bent back, bent knees

Straight back, bent knees

Any of these

Question 10 of 25

All fluids should be kept topped up…?

To halfway

To the maximum

To any of these

To the minimum

Question 11 of 25

You should measure tire pressure in each wheel by…?

Squeezing the tire

Using a pressure gauge

Inspecting visually

Kicking the tire

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

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 14 of 25

You must inspect your heavy vehicle…?

Once a month

At the beginning of each trip

Every day that you use it

Once a week

Question 15 of 25

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

60 kpa

70 kpa

80 kpa

50 kpa

Question 16 of 25

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

Poor loading

Any of these

Suspension failure

Flat tire

Question 17 of 25

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

40 – 45°

5 – 10°

25 – 30°

15 – 20°

Question 18 of 25

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

Pasta

Fresh fruit and vegetables

Bread

Potatoes

Question 19 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 20 of 25

You should check all your controls with…?

The engine off

The engine running

The vehicle moving

Any of these

Question 21 of 25

The Gross Vehicle Mass represents…?

The weight of the power unit, trailer and cargo

The weight of the power unit and trailer

The weight of the cargo and power unit

The weight of the trailer and cargo

Question 22 of 25

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

To look professional

For the next driver

In case the police stop you

For safety

Question 23 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 make longer journeys

Because they are commercial

Question 24 of 25

You should take care when taking medication…?

Any of these

Sold by your pharmacist

Sold over-the-counter in a general store

Prescribed by your doctor

Question 25 of 25

Heavy Vehicle Theory Test 01

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