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Q1)

Which of the following is true when you are coupling a vehicle and trailer?

Your prime mover and semi-trailer should be in a straight line.

Your prime mover and semi-trailer should be at a 90 degree angle

You should never use your hand brake.

Q2)

A B-Double must be speed limited so that it has a maximum road speed capability of:

90 Km/h

100 Km/h.

110 Km/h.

Q3)

Look at the diagram. The diagram shows a trailer with a tandem axle fitted with 8 standard tyres. The maximum statutory axle load is:

9.0 tonnes.

13.0 tonnes.

Q4)

Must all units in a road train combination be registered?

Yes‚ only if operating outside the approved area.

No‚ only the hauling unit.

Yes

Q5)

Speed limiters for road trains are required to be set for what maximum speed capability?

90 Km/h.

100 Km/h.

110 Km/h.

Q6)

A Road train is:

A prime mover and semi-trailer hauling one or more trailers one of which must be a dog trailer.

A large vehicle capable of hauling two semi-trailers.

A truck hauling two or more trailers or a prime mover and semi-trailer hauling one or more trailers.

Q7)

What sign must be fitted to the back of a B-double?

Over-dimensional vehicle.

Long vehicle.

Wide vehicle.

Q8)

Look at the diagram. The diagram shows a trailer with a tri-axle fitted with 12 standard tyres. The maximum statutory axle load is:

13.0 tonnes.

16.5 tonnes.

20.0 tonnes.

Q9)

You see these zigzag markings on the road in front of you. What do they mean?

Be careful because the road ahead is slippery.

Take care and look out for pedestrians at a crossing.

Look out for animals on the side of the road.

Q10)

You must give way to pedestrians on a marked pedestrian crossing:

If there is any danger of a collision.

When they are crossing from your right only.

When they are crossing from your left only.

Q11)

You approach a person crossing the road. You should:

Slow down or stop to avoid hitting the person.

Slow down and sound your horn to hurry up the person.

Maintain your speed and swerve around the person.

Q12)

When driving near children playing or walking near the edge of the road, you should:

Continue at the same speed and drive around them.

Slow down‚ and be ready to make a safe stop.

Sound your horn to warn them of your presence.

Q13)

You approach a crossing and see the scene in the picture. You should:

Stop and wait for the children until your lane is clear.

Slow down and stop until the supervisor takes down the sign.

Slow down and drive through giving way to the children.

Q14)

If you see a School Crossing Supervisor holding a sign like this, you must wait until the children:

Are out of sight.

Reach the right-hand side of the crossing.

Are off the crossing and the hand held sign is taken away.

Q15)

These markings on the road indicate

Places where special speed limits apply.

Places where you can park.

Places where pedestrians have special rights.

Q16)

When driving past parked vehicles, which of the following is it most important to do:

Stay as close as possible to the vehicle in front of you.

Drive in the right-hand lane‚ if there is one.

Watch for pedestrians‚ animals and car doors opening.

Q17)

If elderly people or children are on a pedestrian crossing you will probably need to:

Drive around them so you don't hold up traffic.

Sound your horn to hurry them up.

Wait extra time to allow them to cross safely.

Q18)

Which statement is true?

You must give way to pedestrians only at marked crossings.

Pedestrians have no special rights on the roads.

You must give way to pedestrians if there is any danger of hitting them.

Q19)

When driving in an area where there are many pedestrians (e.g. a bus stop) it is important to:

Increase your speed to avoid the chance of hitting them.

Slow down and watch for an indication that they will enter the road.

Put your headlights on high beam so they can see you better.

Q20)

You drive towards these people on the road. What should you do?

Stop and give way if there is any danger of hitting them.

Continue at the same speed and sound the horn.

Slow down until they are half way through the crossing and drive on.

Australia Truck Driving Knowledge Test - Exam 13

Truck Driving Knowledge Test