Driver CPC Theory Test (Part 1a) — Questions and Answers

Question 1: When securing a vehicle on a roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ferry, what is the driver's responsibility?

The driver must apply the parking brake, chock the wheels if required and cooperate with crew lashing the vehicle to deck lashing points (Correct answer)
The driver must remain in the cab throughout the crossing
The ferry crew are entirely responsible for securing vehicles
Only the trailer needs to be secured — the tractor unit is exempt

Correct answer: The driver must apply the parking brake, chock the wheels if required and cooperate with crew lashing the vehicle to deck lashing points

Drivers must apply the handbrake, engage low gear and follow ferry crew instructions for additional chocking and lashing; inadequately secured HGVs on ferries have caused fatalities in rough weather.

Question 2: Which driving technique most significantly reduces fuel consumption on a long motorway journey?

Driving at the maximum speed limiter setting of 56 mph throughout
Driving in a lower gear at higher revs
Using cruise control to maintain a steady speed and anticipating traffic flow to avoid unnecessary braking (Correct answer)
Using the air conditioning continuously

Correct answer: Using cruise control to maintain a steady speed and anticipating traffic flow to avoid unnecessary braking

Smooth, consistent speed — maintained using cruise control and anticipation to avoid harsh braking and acceleration — is the single biggest factor in reducing fuel consumption on motorways.

Question 3: What is the maximum weekly driving time under EU Regulation 561/2006?

60 hours
56 hours (Correct answer)
45 hours
50 hours

Correct answer: 56 hours

The maximum driving time in any one calendar week (Monday to Sunday midnight) is 56 hours, subject to the overall fortnightly limit of 90 hours.

Question 4: Diabetes managed by insulin treatment is subject to specific DVLA licensing conditions for Group 2 drivers. What is the key requirement?

Insulin-treated diabetes is permanently disqualifying for Group 2 licences
A 12-month break from driving after starting insulin is required
Drivers must demonstrate awareness of hypoglycaemia, have HbA1c and ophthalmic checks and be reviewed annually by a specialist; short-term licences are issued (Correct answer)
No special conditions apply if glucose is controlled

Correct answer: Drivers must demonstrate awareness of hypoglycaemia, have HbA1c and ophthalmic checks and be reviewed annually by a specialist; short-term licences are issued

Since 2011, insulin-treated diabetics may hold Group 2 licences subject to annual specialist review, confirmed hypoglycaemia awareness, regular blood glucose monitoring and absence of severe hypos in the preceding 12 months.

Question 5: Why are roundabouts particularly hazardous for HGV drivers?

Roundabouts are always slippery
HGVs are not allowed on roundabouts
HGVs cannot turn left on roundabouts
The vehicle's length requires using more than one lane, creating blind spot risks for other road users (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The vehicle's length requires using more than one lane, creating blind spot risks for other road users

HGVs often need to straddle lanes on roundabouts due to their length and turning radius. This creates significant blind spot risks, particularly for cyclists and motorcyclists who may be alongside. Drivers must use mirrors extensively and signal clearly.

Question 6: Why should HGV drivers consider the environmental impact of refrigeration units on temperature-controlled vehicles?

Refrigeration units are powered by solar energy
Refrigeration units have no environmental impact
Only the vehicle's main engine produces emissions
Refrigeration units consume additional fuel and use refrigerant gases that can contribute to climate change if leaked (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Refrigeration units consume additional fuel and use refrigerant gases that can contribute to climate change if leaked

Transport refrigeration units consume significant additional fuel (often diesel) and use refrigerant gases (F-gases) that are potent greenhouse gases if released. Proper maintenance to prevent refrigerant leaks and efficient operation reduces environmental impact.

Question 7: What is the penalty for falsifying tachograph records in the UK?

Loss of driving licence for 1 month
A fixed penalty notice of £50
A verbal warning
An unlimited fine and/or up to 2 years imprisonment (Correct answer)

Correct answer: An unlimited fine and/or up to 2 years imprisonment

Falsifying tachograph records is a serious criminal offence in the UK, punishable by an unlimited fine and/or up to 2 years imprisonment. The DVSA actively investigates suspected falsification.

Question 8: What is AdBlue (DEF) and why is it important for modern diesel HGVs?

A lubricant for automatic gearboxes
A fuel additive that increases power output
A urea solution injected into the exhaust to reduce NOx emissions to comply with Euro emissions standards (Correct answer)
A coolant supplement for long journeys

Correct answer: A urea solution injected into the exhaust to reduce NOx emissions to comply with Euro emissions standards

AdBlue is used in Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems to convert harmful nitrogen oxides (NOx) in exhaust gases into harmless nitrogen and water, enabling compliance with Euro 5/6 standards.

Question 9: What is the speed limit for an HGV over 7.5 tonnes on a motorway in England and Wales?

56 mph
50 mph
70 mph
60 mph (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 60 mph

The speed limit for HGVs over 7.5 tonnes on motorways in England and Wales is 60 mph, compared to 70 mph for cars. This recognises the longer stopping distances and greater kinetic energy of heavy vehicles.

Question 10: What is the consequence for an operator whose vehicle is found with an inoperative tachograph?

A £50 fixed penalty is the maximum consequence
The operator must install an analogue backup device
The driver alone is prosecuted and the vehicle can continue
The vehicle must be taken out of service until the tachograph is repaired unless exceptional circumstances apply allowing continuation to a workshop (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The vehicle must be taken out of service until the tachograph is repaired unless exceptional circumstances apply allowing continuation to a workshop

A vehicle with a faulty tachograph must be taken to a workshop for repair as soon as practicable; in limited circumstances it may be driven to the nearest approved workshop with manual records kept.

Question 11: A driver involved in a collision with a vulnerable road user (cyclist or pedestrian) is most at risk of which specific charge if their driving was below standard?

Speeding only
Only a minor FPN for the collision
An administrative operator licence issue only
Causing serious injury or death by careless or dangerous driving, with significantly higher sentences than for standard driving offences (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Causing serious injury or death by careless or dangerous driving, with significantly higher sentences than for standard driving offences

Collisions with vulnerable road users causing injury or death are scrutinised as potential dangerous or careless driving offences; sentences have been significantly increased, reflecting the relative vulnerability of cyclists and pedestrians.

Question 12: What is 'other work' on a tachograph?

Any driving on public roads
Any work activity other than driving, such as loading, unloading, or vehicle checks (Correct answer)
Driving a personal car
Rest taken away from the vehicle

Correct answer: Any work activity other than driving, such as loading, unloading, or vehicle checks

'Other work' includes any work-related activity other than driving, such as loading/unloading, vehicle checks, supervising loading, paperwork, or cleaning the vehicle. It must be recorded on the tachograph.

Question 13: A driver of a vehicle over 3.5 tonnes GVW must hold at least which driving licence category?

Category C1 or C depending on vehicle weight (Correct answer)
Category D
Category B
Category BE

Correct answer: Category C1 or C depending on vehicle weight

Vehicles between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes GVW require category C1; vehicles over 7.5 tonnes require a full category C licence with a valid CPC.

Question 14: How does carrying excess payload weight above the planned load affect fuel consumption?

Every extra tonne increases fuel consumption by approximately 1-2%, increasing running costs and emissions (Correct answer)
It reduces fuel consumption through improved grip
Only affects fuel consumption on hills
Weight has no measurable effect on fuel consumption

Correct answer: Every extra tonne increases fuel consumption by approximately 1-2%, increasing running costs and emissions

Extra weight directly increases the engine's workload on hills and in acceleration, increasing fuel consumption; careful load planning to avoid deadweight reduces operating costs.

Question 15: What is the professional duty of a driver who witnesses a road traffic collision while on duty?

Call their employer only and await instructions
Stop if safe to do so, call emergency services, provide assistance within competence and report to their employer (Correct answer)
Only stop if the collision involves another commercial vehicle
Continue driving as it is not their responsibility

Correct answer: Stop if safe to do so, call emergency services, provide assistance within competence and report to their employer

There is a moral and, where they become involved, a legal duty to stop, call 999 and assist within competence; informing the employer is also a professional obligation.

Question 16: A driver who loses or has their tachograph card stolen abroad must:

Return home immediately without driving
Report to local authorities, obtain a certificate, and may drive manually for up to 15 days using printouts (Correct answer)
Continue driving without any record
Wait for a replacement card to be sent abroad

Correct answer: Report to local authorities, obtain a certificate, and may drive manually for up to 15 days using printouts

On loss or theft of a driver card, the driver must report to local authorities, obtain a police/authority certificate and may continue driving using manual printouts for a maximum of 15 days.

Question 17: What is 'out-of-gauge' cargo and what additional requirements apply to its transport?

Cargo whose dimensions exceed the normal legal limits for width, height or length — requiring special route authorisation, police escort and appropriate marking (Correct answer)
Hazardous material that requires ADR documentation
Cargo that exceeds its declared weight
Cargo with non-standard packaging only

Correct answer: Cargo whose dimensions exceed the normal legal limits for width, height or length — requiring special route authorisation, police escort and appropriate marking

Out-of-gauge (abnormal) loads exceeding legal dimensions require Special Types General Order (STGO) authorisation, may need police notification or escort, and must carry prescribed marker boards and lights.

Question 18: What is a 'fuel card telematics' system used by HGV operators for?

Providing the driver with traffic updates
Automatically paying road tolls
Tracking fuel usage per vehicle and driver to identify inefficient vehicles, driving styles and fuel fraud (Correct answer)
Monitoring driver hours via tachograph data only

Correct answer: Tracking fuel usage per vehicle and driver to identify inefficient vehicles, driving styles and fuel fraud

Fuel card telematics correlates fuel purchases with vehicle telemetry data, enabling operators to identify which vehicles or drivers have higher fuel consumption, spot fraud and implement targeted eco-driving training.

Question 19: You are first at the scene of an accident where a driver is seriously injured. What is your MOST important first action?

Photograph the scene before anything is moved
Call 999 and make the scene as safe as possible (Correct answer)
Exchange insurance details with those involved
Call your employer to report the incident

Correct answer: Call 999 and make the scene as safe as possible

Calling 999 and making the scene safe takes absolute priority to ensure injured persons receive prompt medical attention.

Question 20: What is the responsibility of a driver carrying live animals regarding animal welfare?

Only journeys exceeding 8 hours require welfare documentation
Drivers transporting live animals must comply with the Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 2006, ensuring animals are fit, properly housed and given food, water and rest at required intervals (Correct answer)
Animal welfare is entirely the responsibility of the farm or receiving facility
Welfare checks are only required at border crossings

Correct answer: Drivers transporting live animals must comply with the Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 2006, ensuring animals are fit, properly housed and given food, water and rest at required intervals

The Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 2006 imposes duties on drivers including checking animals are fit for transport, ensuring adequate space, ventilation, food and water and observing journey time and rest limits.

Question 21: Under-inflated tyres on an HGV are dangerous because they:

Cause the load to shift towards the under-inflated axle
Overheat, leading to structural failure and potential blowout, and increase fuel consumption and tyre wear (Correct answer)
Reduce rolling resistance for fuel economy
Improve grip in wet conditions

Correct answer: Overheat, leading to structural failure and potential blowout, and increase fuel consumption and tyre wear

Under-inflation causes the tyre sidewall to flex excessively, generating dangerous heat that can cause structural failure and blowout, increases fuel consumption and accelerates irregular tyre wear.

Question 22: What type of fire extinguisher is most appropriate for an electrical fire in a vehicle cab?

Water extinguisher
Wet chemical extinguisher
CO2 (carbon dioxide) extinguisher (Correct answer)
Foam extinguisher

Correct answer: CO2 (carbon dioxide) extinguisher

CO2 extinguishers discharge non-conductive gas and are safe to use on electrical fires, unlike water or foam which conduct electricity.

Question 23: What is the legal requirement for the condition of HGV tyres on UK roads?

Minimum 3 mm tread depth on steer axle tyres only
New tyres to be fitted every 12 months regardless of wear
Minimum 1 mm tread depth across 50% of the tyre width
No cuts or bulges, minimum 1 mm tread depth across the central 75% of the width around the full circumference (Correct answer)

Correct answer: No cuts or bulges, minimum 1 mm tread depth across the central 75% of the width around the full circumference

HGV tyres must have at least 1 mm of tread depth across the central 75% of the tread width around the full circumference, and must be free from cuts, bulges or damage.

Question 24: Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and Road Traffic Act 1988, what is the legal limit for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, cannabis) in blood for a driver?

5 µg/L
Zero tolerance only
2 µg/L (Correct answer)
10 µg/L

Correct answer: 2 µg/L

The legal limit for THC in blood is 2 micrograms per litre; this very low threshold reflects a near-zero tolerance approach to illegal drug driving in England and Wales.

Question 25: What do speed limiters fitted to HGVs restrict goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes to in the UK?

65 mph
56 mph (Correct answer)
50 mph
60 mph

Correct answer: 56 mph

By law, HGVs over 3.5 tonnes must be fitted with speed limiters restricting maximum speed to 56 mph (90 km/h), preventing them from exceeding this even on motorways.

Question 26: What is the purpose of the daily vehicle check (DVC) record book?

To record journey distances
To replace the need for the Annual Test
To provide a written record of checks made and defects found or nil defects confirmed, available for inspection by DVSA (Correct answer)
To satisfy insurance renewal requirements

Correct answer: To provide a written record of checks made and defects found or nil defects confirmed, available for inspection by DVSA

The DVC book provides a formal record that required checks were made; it must be available for DVSA inspection and demonstrates the operator's compliance with vehicle roadworthiness obligations.

Question 27: What is the purpose of a risk assessment?

To provide paperwork for insurance companies
To identify hazards, evaluate risks, and determine appropriate control measures (Correct answer)
To satisfy customers that work is being done
To blame workers for accidents

Correct answer: To identify hazards, evaluate risks, and determine appropriate control measures

A risk assessment systematically identifies hazards (things that could cause harm), evaluates the likelihood and severity of the risk, and determines what control measures are needed to reduce that risk to an acceptable level.

Question 28: When must a driver insert their tachograph card into the vehicle unit?

Only for journeys exceeding 50 km
At the start of the working week
Only when crossing international borders
Before commencing any driving, and it must remain inserted throughout the journey (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Before commencing any driving, and it must remain inserted throughout the journey

The driver card must be inserted in slot 1 before any driving begins and must remain in the vehicle unit throughout; removal without justification is an offence.

Question 29: The '10-20 minute nap' strategy for combating driver fatigue is most effective when:

Taken lying flat in the cab throughout the night
Taken after a full 8-hour driving period
Taken while the vehicle is in motion with a co-driver watching
Taken before severe fatigue sets in, combined with caffeine (taken just before the nap so it takes effect on waking) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Taken before severe fatigue sets in, combined with caffeine (taken just before the nap so it takes effect on waking)

The 'nap + caffeine' strategy works because caffeine takes 20 minutes to absorb; taking it before a 10-20 minute nap means alertness from caffeine coincides with waking, providing enhanced short-term alertness.

Question 30: What does 'weight in motion' enforcement technology used by DVSA detect?

Emissions levels of passing vehicles
Tachograph data remotely
Overloaded vehicles by measuring axle and gross weights as the vehicle passes over sensors in the road (Correct answer)
Driver licence validity checks

Correct answer: Overloaded vehicles by measuring axle and gross weights as the vehicle passes over sensors in the road

Weigh-in-motion (WIM) sensors embedded in road surfaces measure axle loads and gross weights of vehicles passing at normal speed, flagging overloaded vehicles for inspection.

Question 31: What should an HGV driver consider when driving in strong crosswinds?

Strong winds have no effect on HGVs due to their weight
Only convertible vehicles are affected by wind
The vehicle may be pushed sideways, especially when unladen, on bridges, or passing gaps in hedges (Correct answer)
Wind only affects vehicles travelling over 100 mph

Correct answer: The vehicle may be pushed sideways, especially when unladen, on bridges, or passing gaps in hedges

HGVs present a large surface area to crosswinds and can be pushed sideways or even overturned, particularly when unladen (lighter), on exposed roads such as bridges, or when passing gaps in hedgerows or buildings where gusts can strike suddenly.

Question 32: What are the four modes that must be recorded on a digital tachograph?

Driving, other work, availability (POA), rest/break (Correct answer)
Driving, rest, fuelling, maintenance
Driving, waiting, loading, unloading
Driving, loading, rest, available

Correct answer: Driving, other work, availability (POA), rest/break

Digital tachographs record four modes: driving (steering wheel symbol), other work (hammer symbol), period of availability/POA (horizontal bar symbol) and rest/break (bed symbol).

Question 33: What is the regular weekly rest period for an HGV driver?

24 consecutive hours
48 consecutive hours
45 consecutive hours (Correct answer)
35 consecutive hours

Correct answer: 45 consecutive hours

The regular weekly rest period is 45 consecutive hours. This can be reduced to 24 consecutive hours every other week, but the reduction must be compensated for within the following three weeks.

Question 34: Under EU Regulation 561/2006 (retained in UK law), what is the maximum daily driving time?

8 hours
9 hours (extendable to 10 hours twice per week) (Correct answer)
11 hours if a break is taken
10 hours on any day

Correct answer: 9 hours (extendable to 10 hours twice per week)

The daily driving limit is 9 hours, which may be extended to 10 hours no more than twice in a working week; exceeding this without exemption is an offence.

Question 35: Which component of the HGV braking system provides the supplementary braking effect when descending long hills?

The speed limiter
Disc brakes on all axles
The hand/park brake applied partially
The engine brake (retarder) and/or exhaust brake, which slow the vehicle without using service brakes (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The engine brake (retarder) and/or exhaust brake, which slow the vehicle without using service brakes

Engine retarders and exhaust brakes provide retardation without using the service brakes, preventing brake fade on long descents by reducing heat build-up in the brake system.

Question 36: Under the Road Traffic Act 1988, what is the legal drink-drive limit in England and Wales (blood alcohol)?

80 mg per 100 ml of blood (Correct answer)
50 mg per 100 ml of blood
35 mg per 100 ml of breath
65 mg per 100 ml of blood

Correct answer: 80 mg per 100 ml of blood

In England and Wales the legal limit is 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood (35 mg per 100 ml of breath), higher than Scotland's 50 mg limit; both are zero-tolerance policies in practice for professional drivers.

Question 37: What action should a driver take on discovering a clandestine entrant (stowaways) has entered the vehicle?

Stop at a safe and legal location, contact the police or Border Force immediately, and secure the vehicle (Correct answer)
Remove the individual from the vehicle and continue
Drive to the nearest port of entry
Continue to the destination and report on arrival

Correct answer: Stop at a safe and legal location, contact the police or Border Force immediately, and secure the vehicle

Under the Immigration Act, a driver/operator can be fined for carrying clandestine entrants; on discovery, the driver must immediately contact police or Border Force and secure the vehicle against further access.

Question 38: Why is customer service important for a professional HGV driver?

Only office staff handle customer service
It is not important — drivers only need to drive
Customer service only matters in retail
The driver represents the company and good service builds reputation and repeat business (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The driver represents the company and good service builds reputation and repeat business

HGV drivers are often the main point of contact between a haulage company and its customers. Professional behaviour, punctuality, and helpfulness directly affect customer satisfaction, company reputation, and business retention.

Question 39: What special precaution must a driver take when carrying a load that overhangs the rear of the vehicle by more than 2 metres?

Mark the overhang with a red flag or light during daylight, and a red light and reflective marker at night, obtaining a Special Types or abnormal load authorisation if required (Correct answer)
Inform the nearest police station by telephone
Only drive on motorways to reduce risk
Drive at half speed

Correct answer: Mark the overhang with a red flag or light during daylight, and a red light and reflective marker at night, obtaining a Special Types or abnormal load authorisation if required

Rear overhangs exceeding 2 m must be marked with a prescribed end marker (red flag by day, red light and reflector by night); loads exceeding legal dimensions require police notification or a Special Types General Order.

Question 40: What is the maximum weekly driving time under UK/EU rules?

48 hours
70 hours
56 hours (Correct answer)
60 hours

Correct answer: 56 hours

The maximum weekly driving time is 56 hours. Additionally, the total driving time over any two consecutive weeks must not exceed 90 hours.

Question 41: What happens if a driver's digital tachograph card is lost or stolen?

They can continue driving indefinitely without one
They must apply for a replacement within 7 days and may only drive without it for a maximum of 15 days (Correct answer)
They must stop driving immediately and permanently
They can use a colleague's card instead

Correct answer: They must apply for a replacement within 7 days and may only drive without it for a maximum of 15 days

If a card is lost or stolen, the driver must apply for a replacement within 7 calendar days and can continue driving without the card for a maximum of 15 calendar days, provided they can produce printouts from the tachograph at the start and end of each journey.

Question 42: In ADR dangerous goods transport, what do orange hazard panels (plates) on the front and rear of the vehicle indicate?

The vehicle is operating under an abnormal load permit
The vehicle has an engine management fault
The vehicle is carrying an unusually heavy load
The vehicle is carrying dangerous goods — the panels show the hazard identification number and UN number of the substance (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The vehicle is carrying dangerous goods — the panels show the hazard identification number and UN number of the substance

Orange ADR hazard panels carry the Hazard Identification Number (HIN) on top and the UN product number on the bottom, enabling emergency services to immediately identify the substance carried.

Question 43: Under the Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations 2005, a mobile worker's maximum weekly working time is:

An average of 48 hours per week, with a maximum of 60 hours in any single week (Correct answer)
No maximum for self-employed owner-drivers
56 hours to match driving hour limits
40 hours per week with no flexibility

Correct answer: An average of 48 hours per week, with a maximum of 60 hours in any single week

The Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations limit mobile workers to an average of 48 hours per week calculated over a reference period, with a single-week cap of 60 hours, including all work not just driving.

Question 44: How many days' worth of records must a driver carry when using a digital tachograph card?

The current day only
The previous 90 days
The previous 7 days
The current day plus the previous 28 days (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The current day plus the previous 28 days

A driver must carry their digital tachograph card containing records for the current day plus the previous 28 calendar days. Additionally, any analogue charts used during that period must also be carried.

Question 45: What does 'professional image' mean in the context of the Driver CPC standards for driver conduct?

Only being punctual to delivery appointments
Representing the employer positively through punctuality, customer interaction, appearance, safe driving and compliance with all regulations (Correct answer)
Using social media to promote the company
Having a clean uniform only

Correct answer: Representing the employer positively through punctuality, customer interaction, appearance, safe driving and compliance with all regulations

A driver's professional image encompasses all aspects of their conduct: appearance, driving standard, customer service, courtesy to other road users and compliance — all of which reflect on the employer and the profession.

Question 46: If you discover your vehicle is on fire while driving, what should you do FIRST?

Activate the vehicle's built-in fire suppression system
Drive to the nearest fire station
Pull over safely, switch off the engine, and get everyone away from the vehicle (Correct answer)
Stop immediately and open the bonnet to assess the fire

Correct answer: Pull over safely, switch off the engine, and get everyone away from the vehicle

Evacuating all occupants is the absolute first priority; the vehicle can be replaced but lives cannot.

Question 47: Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is particularly relevant to professional drivers because:

Treatment resolves the driving risk without any DVLA requirement
It is a minor condition with no driving implications
It causes excessive daytime sleepiness significantly increasing the risk of falling asleep at the wheel, requiring treatment and DVLA notification (Correct answer)
It only affects night shift workers

Correct answer: It causes excessive daytime sleepiness significantly increasing the risk of falling asleep at the wheel, requiring treatment and DVLA notification

Untreated OSA is a major cause of driver fatigue and has been linked to multiple fatal HGV collisions; it is a DVLA-notifiable condition and drivers must be symptom-free or treated before returning to driving.

Question 48: What information should a driver communicate to the customer upon arrival at a delivery point?

Nothing — just drop the goods and leave
Only their vehicle registration number
Their personal mobile phone number
Their name, company, purpose of visit, and any relevant delivery documentation (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Their name, company, purpose of visit, and any relevant delivery documentation

Upon arrival, a driver should introduce themselves, identify their company, explain the purpose of their visit, and present relevant delivery documentation such as CMR notes or delivery notes. This ensures smooth handover and proper record-keeping.

Question 49: How does excessive engine idling affect the environment?

It has no environmental impact
It produces unnecessary emissions, wastes fuel, and contributes to local air pollution (Correct answer)
It only produces water vapour
It is beneficial as it keeps the engine warm

Correct answer: It produces unnecessary emissions, wastes fuel, and contributes to local air pollution

Excessive engine idling produces unnecessary CO2, NOx, and particulate emissions while wasting fuel. Many local authorities have anti-idling bylaws, and unnecessary idling near schools, hospitals, or residential areas is particularly problematic.

Question 50: Which exemption allows a driver to exceed normal daily driving limits in emergency situations?

No exemption exists under any circumstances
The employer must grant a written exemption in advance
A police permit must be obtained
The derogation for unforeseen events (e.g. road obstruction) allowing reasonable excess to reach a safe stopping point, recorded in the tachograph (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The derogation for unforeseen events (e.g. road obstruction) allowing reasonable excess to reach a safe stopping point, recorded in the tachograph

The unforeseen events derogation allows a driver to deviate from driving hours rules only to the extent necessary to reach a safe stopping point, and the reason must be manually recorded on the tachograph.

Question 51: Under GDPR and privacy law, how should a driver treat footage captured by their vehicle's dashcam?

Share it freely on social media to warn other drivers
Delete it after 24 hours routinely
The employer owns all footage and the driver has no responsibility
Treat it as personal data subject to GDPR; only use it for legitimate purposes such as insurance claims or police reporting, not public sharing (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Treat it as personal data subject to GDPR; only use it for legitimate purposes such as insurance claims or police reporting, not public sharing

Dashcam footage identifying individuals is personal data under GDPR; drivers and operators must have a lawful basis for use and must not publish or share it inappropriately or in a way that identifies individuals.

Question 52: What does 'causing death by careless driving while under the influence of drink or drugs' carry as a maximum sentence?

5 years' imprisonment
10 years' imprisonment
14 years' imprisonment (Correct answer)
Unlimited fine only

Correct answer: 14 years' imprisonment

This offence (s.3A Road Traffic Act 1988) carries a maximum sentence of 14 years' imprisonment, reflecting the most serious combination of impairment and fatal outcome.

Question 53: What is the main danger when an HGV driver is overtaking a cyclist?

The cyclist's bell might distract the driver
The HGV's blind spots and air displacement can pull the cyclist towards the vehicle (Correct answer)
There is no particular danger
The cyclist might be going too fast

Correct answer: The HGV's blind spots and air displacement can pull the cyclist towards the vehicle

HGVs create significant air displacement that can pull cyclists towards the vehicle. Combined with large blind spots, this makes overtaking cyclists extremely dangerous. Drivers must leave at least 1.5 metres of space and reduce speed.

Question 54: What is the speed limit for an HGV over 7.5 tonnes on a single carriageway in England and Wales?

60 mph
70 mph
40 mph
50 mph (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 50 mph

The speed limit for HGVs over 7.5 tonnes on single carriageways in England and Wales is 50 mph. This is lower than the 60 mph limit for cars on the same roads, reflecting the longer stopping distances of heavy vehicles.

Question 55: What type of fire extinguisher should be carried in the cab of an HGV, and what class of fire is it for?

Dry powder or CO₂ suitable for Class A (solids), B (liquids) and electrical fires (Correct answer)
CO₂ for electrical fires only
Wet chemical for cooking fires
Water for wood and paper only

Correct answer: Dry powder or CO₂ suitable for Class A (solids), B (liquids) and electrical fires

HGV cabs should carry a powder or CO₂ extinguisher suitable for the types of fire likely in a cab (fuel, electrical and general materials), covering multiple fire classes.

Question 56: A driver who manipulates or tampers with tachograph data commits:

A minor road traffic offence only
A criminal offence under the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 and EU Regulation 561/2006, potentially resulting in imprisonment (Correct answer)
A disciplinary matter for the employer only
A civil offence only

Correct answer: A criminal offence under the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 and EU Regulation 561/2006, potentially resulting in imprisonment

Tachograph fraud is a serious criminal offence; using a fraudulent device or manipulating records can result in a criminal record, heavy fines, imprisonment and loss of licence.

Question 57: What does 'anticipatory driving' mean in an eco-driving context?

Looking 5 metres ahead and reacting to hazards at the last moment
Reading traffic situations well ahead and adjusting speed smoothly to avoid unnecessary stop-start driving (Correct answer)
Following closely to benefit from the slipstream of the vehicle ahead
Driving faster to complete the journey before traffic builds

Correct answer: Reading traffic situations well ahead and adjusting speed smoothly to avoid unnecessary stop-start driving

Anticipatory driving uses early perception of traffic conditions to decelerate gently and avoid braking fully, allowing momentum to be used efficiently and reducing fuel waste.

Question 58: How often must a digital tachograph vehicle unit be calibrated?

Every 2 years or after any relevant repair or modification (Correct answer)
Every year
Every 6 months
Only when the vehicle changes operators

Correct answer: Every 2 years or after any relevant repair or modification

Digital tachograph vehicle units must be calibrated by an approved centre every 2 years, or following any repair or modification that might affect accuracy.

Question 59: Under what obligation must a professional driver notify DVLA of a medical condition?

Only if the employer requires it
Only if they cause a collision attributed to the condition
Only upon licence renewal
When a condition is likely to affect safe driving — notifiable conditions include epilepsy, severe sleep apnoea, insulin-treated diabetes and cardiac conditions (Correct answer)

Correct answer: When a condition is likely to affect safe driving — notifiable conditions include epilepsy, severe sleep apnoea, insulin-treated diabetes and cardiac conditions

Under s.94 Road Traffic Act 1988, drivers have a legal duty to inform DVLA of any relevant medical condition that may affect their fitness to drive safely; failure to do so risks prosecution and licence revocation.

Question 60: What is the recommended maximum weight for a single person to lift manually without mechanical assistance?

No limit if you are strong enough
50 kg
10 kg
25 kg (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 25 kg

The HSE guidelines suggest a maximum of 25 kg for routine lifting in ideal conditions, though this varies based on the position of the load, frequency, and individual capability. A risk assessment should be carried out for manual handling tasks.

Question 61: Where should vehicle occupants wait after a breakdown on a motorway?

Behind the safety barrier away from the carriageway (Correct answer)
In the vehicle with seatbelts fastened
On the hard shoulder close to the vehicle
In front of the vehicle to warn oncoming traffic

Correct answer: Behind the safety barrier away from the carriageway

Behind the safety barrier is the safest position, protecting occupants if another vehicle strikes the broken-down vehicle.

Question 62: A conviction for dangerous driving results in mandatory disqualification. The minimum disqualification period is:

3 years
6 months
12 months (Correct answer)
2 years

Correct answer: 12 months

Dangerous driving carries a mandatory minimum disqualification of 12 months (1 year) and an extended re-test requirement before the driving licence can be restored.

Question 63: What is the environmental benefit of reducing HGV fuel consumption through eco-driving?

Only commercial cost saving — no environmental benefit
Faster journey times reducing exposure time for the driver
Compliance with weight limits only
Reduced CO₂, NOx and particulate emissions contributing to lower air pollution and greenhouse gas output (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Reduced CO₂, NOx and particulate emissions contributing to lower air pollution and greenhouse gas output

Each litre of diesel not burned avoids approximately 2.68 kg of CO₂; eco-driving also reduces NOx and particulate emissions that cause local air quality problems and health impacts.

Question 64: Under Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 (retained in UK law), what is the maximum journey time for horses in standard road transport?

24 hours with water access only
8 hours before a compulsory rest of 24 hours (Correct answer)
4 hours before a rest
12 hours without rest

Correct answer: 8 hours before a compulsory rest of 24 hours

Under the retained welfare regulation, horses may travel for a maximum of 8 hours before a compulsory rest of at least 24 hours at a resting place, with water and food provision throughout.

Question 65: What guidance does the Highway Code give professional drivers regarding their conduct towards other road users?

Professional drivers have special priority over private motorists
Professional drivers may use horn freely to clear traffic
Professional drivers should drive courteously, be aware of the intimidation their vehicle size can cause and not bully or intimidate other road users (Correct answer)
Speed limits do not apply to professional drivers on delivery schedules

Correct answer: Professional drivers should drive courteously, be aware of the intimidation their vehicle size can cause and not bully or intimidate other road users

The Highway Code specifically expects professional drivers to exercise particular care and courtesy; the size and mass of their vehicles mean they can cause fear and danger to other road users, requiring higher standards of conduct.

Question 66: Which document must a professional driver produce to a DVSA examiner or police officer on request?

Passport and proof of address
Vehicle registration document (V5C) only
Driving licence, Driver CPC card (DQCARD) and tachograph card (Correct answer)
National insurance number

Correct answer: Driving licence, Driver CPC card (DQCARD) and tachograph card

Professional drivers must be able to produce their driving licence, Digital Qualification Card (Driver CPC card) and tachograph driver card; failure to produce these is a criminal offence.

Question 67: How does a driver's appearance and hygiene contribute to customer service?

It has no effect whatsoever
Appearance only matters at head office
Only managers need to look professional
A clean, professional appearance creates a positive impression of the driver and their company (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A clean, professional appearance creates a positive impression of the driver and their company

A driver's appearance directly reflects on their company. Clean, appropriate workwear and good personal hygiene create a positive professional impression, build trust with customers, and demonstrate that the company maintains high standards.

Question 68: What is the minimum tread depth for tyres on an HGV in the UK?

2.0mm
1.0mm across three-quarters of the breadth and around the entire circumference (Correct answer)
1.6mm
0.8mm

Correct answer: 1.0mm across three-quarters of the breadth and around the entire circumference

HGV tyres must have at least 1mm of tread depth across three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre and in a continuous band around the entire outer circumference. This differs from the 1.6mm requirement for cars.

Question 69: A driver arrives at a delivery point and discovers the goods are damaged. What should they do?

Deliver the goods without mentioning the damage
Note the damage on the delivery documentation, inform the customer, and report to their office (Correct answer)
Hide the damaged items under the undamaged ones
Refuse to deliver anything

Correct answer: Note the damage on the delivery documentation, inform the customer, and report to their office

The driver should note any damage on the delivery documentation, ensure the customer is aware and signs acknowledging the damage, take photographs if possible, and report the issue to their transport office. This protects all parties involved.

Question 70: What action should an HGV driver take when approaching a level crossing with warning lights flashing?

Stop behind the white line and wait until the lights stop flashing and barriers fully rise (Correct answer)
Drive around the barriers if they are only half down
Reverse away from the crossing
Speed up to cross before the barriers come down

Correct answer: Stop behind the white line and wait until the lights stop flashing and barriers fully rise

When warning lights are flashing at a level crossing, the driver must stop behind the white line and wait. The barriers and lights operate automatically and another train may follow. It is an offence to cross when lights are flashing.

Question 71: Which gear-changing practice promotes fuel efficiency?

Changing up at maximum engine revs
Changing up as early as possible (block shifting where appropriate) to keep engine revs low in the fuel-efficient range (Correct answer)
Changing down frequently to maintain speed on hills
Staying in one gear as long as possible

Correct answer: Changing up as early as possible (block shifting where appropriate) to keep engine revs low in the fuel-efficient range

Changing up early and block shifting keeps the engine in its fuel-efficient low-rev range; high revs in a lower gear burn significantly more fuel for the same vehicle speed.

Question 72: When working at height on an HGV (such as sheeting a flatbed), what precautions should be taken?

No precautions are needed for experienced drivers
Only use a ladder if the vehicle is over 5 metres tall
Just hold on tightly and work quickly
Use fall prevention equipment, ensure stable footing, and never work at height in adverse weather (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Use fall prevention equipment, ensure stable footing, and never work at height in adverse weather

Falls from vehicles are one of the most common causes of serious injury to HGV drivers. Precautions include using proper fall prevention equipment, maintaining three points of contact when climbing, ensuring stable footing, and avoiding work at height in wet, icy, or windy conditions.

Question 73: What is the effect on fuel consumption of increasing motorway speed from 56 mph to 60 mph?

A significant increase of approximately 10-15% due to the cubic relationship between air resistance and speed (Correct answer)
A reduction in fuel use due to reduced journey time
An increase of 50% due to air resistance
Negligible — less than 1% increase

Correct answer: A significant increase of approximately 10-15% due to the cubic relationship between air resistance and speed

Aerodynamic drag increases with the cube of speed; a relatively small speed increase above 56 mph causes a disproportionately large increase in fuel consumption.

Question 74: What should a professional driver do if they receive a fixed penalty notice for a traffic offence?

Dispute every FPN regardless of whether the offence was committed
Only disclose if the employer specifically asks
Notify their employer as required by contract and DVSA guidance, as accumulation of offences may affect their operator's licence (Correct answer)
Pay it without telling anyone to avoid complications

Correct answer: Notify their employer as required by contract and DVSA guidance, as accumulation of offences may affect their operator's licence

Most HGV employment contracts require drivers to disclose all traffic convictions and FPNs; accumulation of offences reflects on the operator's compliance record and can affect the operator's licence.

Question 75: What does the prohibition on carrying 'incompatible' dangerous goods together in the same vehicle refer to?

Goods of different owners
Goods with different delivery addresses
Substances that could react dangerously together if packaging fails — regulated by ADR segregation rules (Correct answer)
Hazardous and non-hazardous goods in the same load space

Correct answer: Substances that could react dangerously together if packaging fails — regulated by ADR segregation rules

ADR Annex A defines compatibility groups; certain dangerous goods (e.g. oxidisers and flammables) must not be carried together because a reaction between them in the event of a spill or fire could be catastrophic.

Question 76: How should a driver report vehicle defects discovered during a walkaround check?

Tell a colleague informally
Wait until the end of the shift to report
Text the transport office and proceed if minor
Complete a defect report form immediately, record it in the defect book and report to the transport manager before driving if the defect is safety-critical (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Complete a defect report form immediately, record it in the defect book and report to the transport manager before driving if the defect is safety-critical

Safety-critical defects must be reported before driving; all defects must be formally recorded in the defect book and reported to the transport manager so repairs can be arranged.

Question 77: A 'split rest' arrangement for a driver in a multi-manning operation requires:

Two separate 4.5-hour rest periods
Two rests of 6 hours each
A first rest of at least 3 hours followed by a second of at least 9 hours (total 12 hours) (Correct answer)
Alternating drivers every 2 hours with no rest required

Correct answer: A first rest of at least 3 hours followed by a second of at least 9 hours (total 12 hours)

In multi-manned operations (two drivers) the daily rest may be split into a first period of at least 3 hours (uninterrupted) and a second of at least 9 hours, but the total must be at least 12 hours.

Question 78: What should a driver check regarding wheel fixings during a walkaround?

That wheel nuts are present, properly tightened, and there are no signs of loosening (Correct answer)
Just the colour of the wheel rims
Only whether the wheels are round
Only the number of wheels

Correct answer: That wheel nuts are present, properly tightened, and there are no signs of loosening

Drivers should check that all wheel nuts are present, properly tightened, and show no signs of loosening such as rust staining or movement indicators being misaligned. Loose wheels are a serious hazard that can cause fatal incidents.

Question 79: What is the purpose of an Emergency Stop Signal system fitted to some vehicles?

To warn traffic behind of rapid deceleration (Correct answer)
To warn pedestrians of an approaching vehicle in an emergency
To automatically contact the emergency services during a collision
To alert the DVSA that a vehicle defect has been detected

Correct answer: To warn traffic behind of rapid deceleration

Emergency Stop Signal systems automatically flash brake lights at a higher frequency to warn following traffic of sudden, hard braking.

Question 80: What is 'period of availability' (POA) on a tachograph?

The driver's lunch break
Time spent on vehicle repairs
Time spent driving
Waiting time where the driver knows in advance how long the wait will be (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Waiting time where the driver knows in advance how long the wait will be

Period of availability (POA) is time during which the driver is not required to stay at their workstation but must be available to resume work. The driver must know the expected duration in advance. Examples include waiting during loading/unloading or accompanying a vehicle on a ferry.

Question 81: What are the specific cardiovascular fitness standards required to hold a Group 2 (HGV/PCV) driving licence?

Only a GP letter confirming fitness is required
Must not have had a heart attack or unstable angina in the preceding 6 weeks and must meet DVLA Fitness to Drive standards for various cardiac conditions (Correct answer)
No cardiovascular assessment required for Group 2
Any cardiovascular condition is disqualifying regardless of treatment

Correct answer: Must not have had a heart attack or unstable angina in the preceding 6 weeks and must meet DVLA Fitness to Drive standards for various cardiac conditions

Group 2 drivers must meet strict DVLA cardiovascular standards: recent MI or unstable angina typically requires a period off driving; ongoing conditions are assessed against specific criteria in DVLA's 'At a Glance' guide.

Question 82: How long must tachograph records be kept by the operator?

1 year
6 months
2 years (Correct answer)
5 years

Correct answer: 2 years

Operators must retain tachograph records (printouts, charts and digital data downloads) for a minimum of 12 months for the driver and 2 years for the vehicle unit, and must produce them on request.

Question 83: Under the Highways Act 1980, it is an offence to:

Park a commercial vehicle near a school
Drive on the footway or verge without lawful authority (Correct answer)
Drive at less than 40 mph on a dual carriageway
Park for more than 2 hours without a ticket

Correct answer: Drive on the footway or verge without lawful authority

Driving on a footway or verge without lawful authority is an offence under s.34 Highways Act 1980 and can result in a fixed penalty or prosecution.

Question 84: Professional drivers are subject to random drug and alcohol testing by employers under:

The Road Traffic Act 1988 only
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and specific transport industry procedures including DVSA-recommended policies (Correct answer)
The Equality Act 2010
The Medicines Act 1968

Correct answer: The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and specific transport industry procedures including DVSA-recommended policies

Employers have a duty of care under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to ensure employees are fit for work; the road transport industry has specific recommended drug and alcohol testing policies supported by DVSA guidance.

Question 85: What is the effect of aerodynamic drag on an unladen flatbed trailer compared to one fitted with wind deflectors?

Aerodynamic aids such as trailer skirts, roof fairings and boat tails can reduce fuel consumption by 5-10% (Correct answer)
No difference — payload dominates fuel consumption
Aerodynamic aids only help on short journeys
Wind deflectors increase drag

Correct answer: Aerodynamic aids such as trailer skirts, roof fairings and boat tails can reduce fuel consumption by 5-10%

Aerodynamic devices reduce the frontal area turbulence and trailer base drag; industry studies show trailer aerodynamic improvements typically deliver 5-10% fuel savings on motorway-heavy routes.

Question 86: How should a driver manage stress to maintain road safety?

Ignore stress — it is part of the job
Take unregulated medication to cope
Drive aggressively to release tension
Plan journeys, take regular breaks, eat healthily, stay hydrated, and report excessive workload to management (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Plan journeys, take regular breaks, eat healthily, stay hydrated, and report excessive workload to management

Drivers should manage stress through proper journey planning, taking regular breaks, maintaining a healthy diet and hydration, getting adequate sleep, and communicating openly with management about unrealistic schedules or workloads.

Question 87: What is the purpose of checking the coupling mechanism of a semi-trailer before driving a combination?

To comply with speed limiter requirements
To ensure the fifth wheel coupling is fully engaged and locked, preventing separation of the tractor and trailer unit during movement (Correct answer)
To check the trailer's tachograph is recording
To verify the trailer's MOT certificate

Correct answer: To ensure the fifth wheel coupling is fully engaged and locked, preventing separation of the tractor and trailer unit during movement

An insecure fifth wheel coupling can result in trailer separation at speed — a catastrophic and potentially fatal event; visual and physical coupling checks are essential before every departure.

Question 88: Why is stress management training included in Driver CPC periodic training?

To comply with EU anti-discrimination legislation
Because driver stress impairs hazard perception, decision-making and emotional regulation, directly contributing to aggressive driving and collisions (Correct answer)
To reduce sick days for employers only
Only relevant for bus and coach drivers carrying passengers

Correct answer: Because driver stress impairs hazard perception, decision-making and emotional regulation, directly contributing to aggressive driving and collisions

Stress degrades the cognitive functions essential for safe professional driving; CPC training addresses stress recognition and coping strategies to maintain driver performance and reduce incident rates.

Question 89: What is the responsibility of a professional driver when their tachograph produces a fault symbol or error message?

Tape over the fault indicator and proceed
Immediately report the fault to the employer, keep printouts as a manual record, and arrange inspection at an approved calibration centre (Correct answer)
Reset the tachograph by removing and reinserting the card
Continue driving and report at the end of the week

Correct answer: Immediately report the fault to the employer, keep printouts as a manual record, and arrange inspection at an approved calibration centre

A tachograph fault must be reported immediately; the driver must take manual printouts to record their activities until the fault is rectified and must arrange an inspection at a DVSA-approved tachograph centre.

Question 90: What does the term 'centre of gravity' mean when applied to HGV loading?

The point at which the load is most valuable
The point at which the weight of the vehicle and load is balanced — high centre of gravity increases rollover risk (Correct answer)
The geographic centre of the cargo by distance
The axle that bears the greatest weight

Correct answer: The point at which the weight of the vehicle and load is balanced — high centre of gravity increases rollover risk

A high centre of gravity (e.g. stacking heavy loads high) reduces lateral stability and significantly increases rollover risk when cornering or on cambers; loading heavy items low and central is best practice.

Question 91: What should a driver do if they suspect the vehicle's brakes are starting to fade on a long downhill descent?

Select a lower gear to use engine braking and reduce reliance on the service brakes (Correct answer)
Apply the brakes harder to compensate for the reduced efficiency
Switch to the retarder only and ignore the service brakes
Increase speed to reduce the descent time

Correct answer: Select a lower gear to use engine braking and reduce reliance on the service brakes

Selecting a lower gear uses engine braking to control speed, reducing heat build-up in the service brakes and preventing total brake fade.

Question 92: When a vehicle breaks down on a motorway, what should the driver do FIRST after pulling onto the hard shoulder?

Open the bonnet to inspect the engine
Immediately call a recovery service
Switch on hazard warning lights (Correct answer)
Place warning triangles 150m behind the vehicle

Correct answer: Switch on hazard warning lights

Switching on hazard warning lights is the immediate first step to alert other road users to the stationary vehicle.

Question 93: How can a driver contribute to their company winning new business?

By offering personal discounts to customers
By driving dangerously to deliver faster
By criticising competitors to customers
By providing excellent service, being professional, and building positive relationships with customers (Correct answer)

Correct answer: By providing excellent service, being professional, and building positive relationships with customers

Consistent professionalism, reliability, helpfulness, and a positive attitude from drivers can directly influence customers to continue using and recommend the haulage company. Word-of-mouth from satisfied customers is one of the strongest business development tools.

Question 94: Under EU rules (retained in UK law), what is the maximum daily driving time for an HGV driver?

9 hours (extendable to 10 hours twice per week) (Correct answer)
12 hours
11 hours
8 hours

Correct answer: 9 hours (extendable to 10 hours twice per week)

The maximum daily driving time is 9 hours, which can be extended to 10 hours no more than twice in any one week. This rule is retained from EU Regulation 561/2006 and remains in force in the UK.

Question 95: What does 'PDRST' stand for in the context of a pre-trip safety check?

Petrol/fuel, Daily walk-around, Routine maintenance, Statutory requirements, Tachograph (Correct answer)
Passengers, Driver, Route, Speed, Time
Permit, Documents, Registration, Service, Test
Power, Drive, Rest, Safety, Tyre

Correct answer: Petrol/fuel, Daily walk-around, Routine maintenance, Statutory requirements, Tachograph

The PDRST mnemonic helps drivers remember the components of a complete pre-trip check: fuel, walkaround, maintenance schedule, statutory documentation and tachograph readiness.

Question 96: A tyre blows out at motorway speed. What is the correct initial response?

Steer immediately towards the nearside verge
Hold the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and let the vehicle slow gradually (Correct answer)
Apply the brakes firmly and steer hard to the hard shoulder
Change down through the gears quickly to decelerate

Correct answer: Hold the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and let the vehicle slow gradually

Maintaining a firm grip and gradual deceleration prevents the vehicle from spinning or overturning caused by abrupt inputs after a blowout.

Question 97: Which government scheme provides grants for switching HGV fleets to alternatively fuelled vehicles?

The EU Clean Transport Directive (UK retained)
The Road Haulage Council incentive
The Plug-in Truck Grant and HGV Zero Emission Road Freight Trials (ZEFR) administered by Innovate UK / DfT (Correct answer)
DVSA approved fuel efficiency award

Correct answer: The Plug-in Truck Grant and HGV Zero Emission Road Freight Trials (ZEFR) administered by Innovate UK / DfT

The UK government's ZEFR trials and Plug-in Truck Grant schemes support operators transitioning to electric, hydrogen and other zero-emission HGVs, reducing the cost barrier to fleet electrification.

Question 98: When must a driver submit an incident report to their employer following a road traffic collision?

Only if the driver was at fault for the collision
As soon as practicable after any incident, as required by the operator (Correct answer)
Only if the vehicle requires repair costing more than a set threshold
Only when formally requested by the police or DVSA

Correct answer: As soon as practicable after any incident, as required by the operator

Operators are legally required to maintain records of incidents; drivers must report any collision to their employer promptly regardless of fault or severity.

Question 99: When conducting a daily walkaround check on an HGV, which of the following should be inspected?

Tyres, lights, mirrors, brakes, fluid levels, bodywork, and load security (Correct answer)
Only items that failed the last MOT
Only the tyres
Just the fuel level and windscreen wipers

Correct answer: Tyres, lights, mirrors, brakes, fluid levels, bodywork, and load security

A daily walkaround check must cover tyres (pressure, tread, damage), all lights and indicators, mirrors, brakes (including air pressure), fluid levels (oil, coolant, AdBlue), bodywork condition, coupling gear, and load security.

Question 100: A regular weekly rest of at least 45 hours must begin:

Within 6 consecutive 24-hour periods following the previous weekly rest (Correct answer)
Every 8 days
On Monday morning of each week
Only after completing 90 hours of driving

Correct answer: Within 6 consecutive 24-hour periods following the previous weekly rest

The weekly rest (at least 45 hours uninterrupted for regular, or 24 hours for reduced) must begin no later than after six 24-hour periods have elapsed since the last weekly rest.

Driver CPC Theory Test (Part 1a)

The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) theory test is a mandatory UK qualification for professional lorry, bus, and coach drivers. Part 1a consists of 100 multiple-choice questions assessing knowledge of road safety, drivers' hours, vehicle safety, and professional conduct.

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