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Q1)

The diagram shows a portable warning triangle. The warning triangles MUST be used:

When you break down‚ your vehicle weighs more than 12 tonnes laden and it is not visible for 200 metres.

When you break down‚ your vehicle weighs less than 12 tonnes and you are on a road without street lights.

When you break down regardless of the size of your vehicle.

Q2)

If an oncoming vehicle crosses the centre line and is coming straight at you and you cannot stop, you should:

Drive onto the wrong side of the road and hope the other vehicle does not do the same.

Slow down and hope that the driver will turn away

Brake‚ look for room to the left‚ sound your horn and flash your lights.

Q3)

In your heavy vehicle work diary, how do you count rest time:

Rest time is counted in hourly blocks.

Rest time is counted in blocks of 15 minutes.

Rest time is counted in blocks of 10 minutes.

Q4)

When you come across roadworks:

You only have to obey the signs during working hours.

You only have to obey the signs when there are workers about.

You must obey the signs that are displayed at all times.

Q5)

What is meant by this sign on or near a bridge?

Slow down and be prepared to give way to vehicles travelling in the opposite direction

Stop at all times before crossing the bridge and only give way to pedestrians who may be crossing

Do not overtake a vehicle travelling in the same direction

Q6)

Stop signs or flashing lights at railway crossings should always be obeyed, because:

Trains are fast‚ heavy and cannot stop quickly.

Pedestrians might be crossing.

Car brakes often fail.

Q7)

If a vehicle you are driving is involved in an accident and a person is injured, what must you do after stopping?

Report the accident to Police within seven days.

Only call the Police if the accident also resulted in over $500 worth of property damage.

Q8)

What sort of vehicles must obey this sign?

Only vehicles with a GVM greater than 4.5 tonnes.

Only vehicles with a GVM greater than 13.9 tonnes.

Only articulated vehicles.

Q9)

Do bicycle riders have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers and motorcycle riders?

Yes.

No‚ they must always ride on the footpath.

No‚ they must give way to cars at all times when riding on the road.

Q10)

What is the maximum height for a single deck bus?

3.8 metres.

4.3 metres.

4.6 metres.

Q11)

What is a vehicle monitor used for?

To record driving hours only.

To automatically record details about vehicle operation at all times.

To record details about vehicle operation only when the engine is turned on.

Q12)

If you see a horse and rider on the road what should you do?

Follow them until they leave the road

Sound your horn to warn the rider.

Speed up to pass the horse.

Q13)

When must the rear of your heavy vehicle display the following retro-reflective marking plates?

When your vehicle has a GVM of more than 12 tonnes.

When you vehicle is 9 metres or longer and is over 8 tonnes GVM.

When you drive a route bus in urban areas.

Q14)

Is it an offence to obstruct clear vision of your number plates

Yes‚ at any time

Yes‚ but it is legal for a towbar or bicycle rack to cover the rear number plate

Yes‚ but not if they are obscured by mud

Q15)

When are you allowed to make a turn from a lane next to the left-hand lane?

When you are driving a vehicle over 7.5 metres long.

When you are driving a vehicle under 7.5 metres long.

When you are driving a vehicle over 7.5 metres long with a sign on the rear 'DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE'.

Q16)

In your heavy vehicle work diary, what is rest time:

Rest time is time that is not counted as work.

Rest time is only when you are sleeping.

Rest time is only when you are at home.

Q17)

You see a broken yellow line painted on the roadway adjacent to the kerb. What does it mean?

Bicycle riders must ride along the yellow line.

Clearway restrictions apply - you must not stop during the clearway hours.

You may at any time‚ park along this part of the road for 1 hour only.

Q18)

What is the minimum licence class required to drive the type of vehicle shown in the diagram?

Multi-Combination (MC).

Heavy Combination (HC.)

Heavy Rigid (HR).

Q19)

If you are involved in an accident where your vehicle needs to be towed away and the Police does not attend the crash scene, you:

Must report the accident to the Police Station nearest to where the accident happened within 24 hours.

Do not need to report the accident to the Police.

Only need to report the accident to the Police if someone was injured.

Q20)

The vehicle in the diagram is over 12 tonnes GVM and has broken down on a country road. Has the driver placed the warning signs correctly?

It does not matter as warning signs are not required.

No.

Yes.

Australia Truck Driving Knowledge Test - Exam 9

Truck Driving Knowledge Test