LGV Theory Test Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
7.5t - CORRECT ANSWER no goods vechicles over 7.5 tonnes max. Authorised mass
In England and Wales, what is the national speed limit on a single carriageway road for a rigid lorry
with a MAM of more than 7.5 tonnes? - CORRECT ANSWER 50mph
You're driving a lorry with a MAM of more than 7.5t along a three-lane motorway. When may you
use the right-hand lane? - CORRECT ANSWER When the left-hand lane is closed
Where are you most likely to ground a low loader? - CORRECT ANSWER On traffic calming
measures
Triangle with bridge in - main concern? - CORRECT ANSWER The ground clearance
You're driving a vehicle that's over 17 metres (55 feet) long. What should you do at a level crossing? -
CORRECT ANSWER Stop before the crossing and phone the signal operator
What type of fastening or restraint should you use when carrying a load of steel? - CORRECT
ANSWER Chains
You're driving a lorry carrying a load that's 4.5 metres (14 feet 9 inches) wide. What's the max. Speed
you're allowed to drive on a motorway? - CORRECT ANSWER 40mph
What's the speed limit on a dual carriageway when you're carrying a load that's 4.5 metres (14 feet 9
inches) wide? - CORRECT ANSWER 35mph
What colour are the markings on the rear of lorries over 7.5 tonnes MAM? - CORRECT
ANSWER Red/Yellow
, When this vehicle transporter turns, how will the overhanging top deck move? - CORRECT
ANSWER Through a greater arc than the cab
You're the driver of an articulated car transporter. How will the overhanging top deck move as you
turn corners? - CORRECT ANSWER Through a greater arc than the cab
When would the driver of a car transporter need to be most aware of the front overhang of the trailer?
- CORRECT ANSWER When turning
You're scheduled to make a delivery. You arrive at your destination during the morning rush hour. The
road is edged with double red lines. What do they mean? - CORRECT ANSWER Unload only
within a 'white box' area
You're driving a lorry with a MAM of more than 7.5t. What's the national speed limit for your vehicle
on a dual carriageway in England and Wales? - CORRECT ANSWER 60mph
Which axle configuration is most effective at preventing petrol tankers from rolling over? -
CORRECT ANSWER Tri-axles with single wheels
What warning does the driver of petrol tanker have that "rear wheel lift" is about to become "roll-
over"? - CORRECT ANSWER The driver has very little warning
What effect could a load of hanging meat carcasses cause when you drive around corners or bends? -
CORRECT ANSWER The pendulum effect
Why do many drivers park at overnight stops with their rear doors close to another lorry? -
CORRECT ANSWER To keep their load safe
What markings should be fitted to a lorry with a MAM of more than 7500kg? - CORRECT
ANSWER red/yellow strip
How far can a load overhang at the rear before you must use projection marker boards? - CORRECT
ANSWER 2m (6 feet 6 inches)
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
7.5t - CORRECT ANSWER no goods vechicles over 7.5 tonnes max. Authorised mass
In England and Wales, what is the national speed limit on a single carriageway road for a rigid lorry
with a MAM of more than 7.5 tonnes? - CORRECT ANSWER 50mph
You're driving a lorry with a MAM of more than 7.5t along a three-lane motorway. When may you
use the right-hand lane? - CORRECT ANSWER When the left-hand lane is closed
Where are you most likely to ground a low loader? - CORRECT ANSWER On traffic calming
measures
Triangle with bridge in - main concern? - CORRECT ANSWER The ground clearance
You're driving a vehicle that's over 17 metres (55 feet) long. What should you do at a level crossing? -
CORRECT ANSWER Stop before the crossing and phone the signal operator
What type of fastening or restraint should you use when carrying a load of steel? - CORRECT
ANSWER Chains
You're driving a lorry carrying a load that's 4.5 metres (14 feet 9 inches) wide. What's the max. Speed
you're allowed to drive on a motorway? - CORRECT ANSWER 40mph
What's the speed limit on a dual carriageway when you're carrying a load that's 4.5 metres (14 feet 9
inches) wide? - CORRECT ANSWER 35mph
What colour are the markings on the rear of lorries over 7.5 tonnes MAM? - CORRECT
ANSWER Red/Yellow
, When this vehicle transporter turns, how will the overhanging top deck move? - CORRECT
ANSWER Through a greater arc than the cab
You're the driver of an articulated car transporter. How will the overhanging top deck move as you
turn corners? - CORRECT ANSWER Through a greater arc than the cab
When would the driver of a car transporter need to be most aware of the front overhang of the trailer?
- CORRECT ANSWER When turning
You're scheduled to make a delivery. You arrive at your destination during the morning rush hour. The
road is edged with double red lines. What do they mean? - CORRECT ANSWER Unload only
within a 'white box' area
You're driving a lorry with a MAM of more than 7.5t. What's the national speed limit for your vehicle
on a dual carriageway in England and Wales? - CORRECT ANSWER 60mph
Which axle configuration is most effective at preventing petrol tankers from rolling over? -
CORRECT ANSWER Tri-axles with single wheels
What warning does the driver of petrol tanker have that "rear wheel lift" is about to become "roll-
over"? - CORRECT ANSWER The driver has very little warning
What effect could a load of hanging meat carcasses cause when you drive around corners or bends? -
CORRECT ANSWER The pendulum effect
Why do many drivers park at overnight stops with their rear doors close to another lorry? -
CORRECT ANSWER To keep their load safe
What markings should be fitted to a lorry with a MAM of more than 7500kg? - CORRECT
ANSWER red/yellow strip
How far can a load overhang at the rear before you must use projection marker boards? - CORRECT
ANSWER 2m (6 feet 6 inches)
