Free Oral Mechanic Test Quiz For Lorry

QUESTION 1/25

What is the load of a lorry?

The weight of the lorry plus the passengers

The weight of the lorry plus the goods you are carrying

The weight of only the lorry without any goods

The weight of only the goods that are being transported

QUESTION 2/25

Hydraulic brakes work by using brake fluid to transfer pressure from the brake pedal to the braking mechanism.

True

False

QUESTION 3/25

You're about to go downhill, what should you keep in mind?

steep downhill hgv

Deers have the right of passage

Using brakes too often can result in brake failure

You can get an upset stomach if you drive too fast

It's preferable to use a high gear

QUESTION 4/25

The unladen weight of your vehicle is 2800kg and you're driving on the M1 at 10:30am on Thursday. Is this legal?

Yes

No

QUESTION 5/25

How do exhaust brakes work?

By cleaning the exhaust gases going out

By lubricating the brake discs

By preventing exhaust gases from escaping the engine

QUESTION 6/25

On seeing this traffic sign, you should...

yellow traffic lights

Speed up as it will turn green soon

Just carry on as the main lights are not working

Slow down as it will turn red soon

QUESTION 7/25

You're waiting at a junction because of the red traffic lights when an urgent call comes through.

You should answer quickly before the traffic lights change

You should find a safe place to stop before you get on the call

You should make sure you'll be able to hold your phone properly when you start to drive

QUESTION 8/25

Which of the following tells what distance the vehicle has done?

Ampermetre

Odometer

Speedometer

Tachometre

QUESTION 9/25

Which of the following would NOT result in a contravention?

Driving on the A1 road from Beau Bassin and Rose Hill on a weekend

Load and tare not visible on vehicle

Driving lorry with stone in between the rear left/right tyres

Certificate of fitness not displayed

QUESTION 10/25

Under what circumstances are you allowed to carry passengers on a lorry?

Only when you have authorisation from the NTA

You can only carry immediate family members

You can carry passengers only after 10pm

QUESTION 11/25

When are you likely to see this warning sign?

air pressure warning dashboard

When the air pressure falls below 60 psi

When the radiator reaches 60 degrees celcius

When the radiator reaches 80 degrees celcius

When the air pressure falls below 80 psi

QUESTION 12/25

You are about to do a sharp bend.

sharp left bend on road

You should put your head out of the window to see better around the bend

You should downshift your gear for more stability and traction

You should maintain your speed to prevent skidding

QUESTION 13/25

Which of the following is NOT important when driving around a bend?

Road conditions

Weight

Speed

Sharpness of curve

Distance to destination

QUESTION 14/25

In which of the following situations are you allowed to use the Constat A L'Amiable?

When there are no serious injuries to people

When damage is only to the vehicles involved in the accident

When the other party does not have valid insurance or driving licence

When damage is limited to structure or property but not vehicles

QUESTION 15/25

A tachometre shows...

the engine revolution

the distance you've driven

the battery voltage

the speed you're going at

QUESTION 16/25

Why is ABS important?

Anti-lock braking system allows for better control when braking

Animal Behaviour Society studies animals to prevent road accidents

Abs or a 6 pack shows you can manoeuvre a heavy vehicle due to a strong core

QUESTION 17/25

What are Jake Brakes?

Brakes made by the company founded by Jake in 1952

A brake retarder using pressure in the engine to lessen the speed of a vehicle

The ABS Anti-locking Braking System in the vehicle

QUESTION 18/25

Which of the following is not part of the 7 step pre-trip inspection?

Checking the engine compartment

Checking the insurance certificate has not expired

Doing the walking inspection

Checking the lights

QUESTION 19/25

How much gap should you leave from a bend or junction when parking?

6 metres

4 metres

10 metres

8 metres

QUESTION 20/25

In the diagram below, what is the purpose of the safety valve?

safety valve lorry diagram

To drain excessive fluid

To drain excessive air

To drain excessive exhaust gases

QUESTION 21/25

What does this sign mean?

goods vehicle prohibited

Goods vehicle not allowed between the time of 7-5 except for loading

Goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes not allowed except for loading but no unloading

Goods vehicle weighing 7.5 tonnes are not allowed

Goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes not allowed except for loading and unloading

QUESTION 22/25

Choose the incorrect statement using a high gear like 4th on a steep hill.

You will cause damage to the engine

You may cause the engine to stall

You will maintain a constant safe speed

Your vehicle may roll back

QUESTION 23/25

What gear should you be in when driving on a steep slope downhill?

2nd gear

3rd gear

Neutral

1st gear

QUESTION 24/25

Which is true?

goods vehicle turning left

You should have reached the intersection before starting to turn left

You should start turning left just before the front of your vehicle reaches the intersection

QUESTION 25/25

One way to manage centrifugal force on your vehicle is to....

Change to a lower gear

Change to a higher gear

Carry less weight

Carry more weight