iRecruitment - HGV Driving Test
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First Name
Last Name
Date of Birth
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Year
Date
Email Address
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1. What does HGV stand for?
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Heavy Goods Vehicle
High Ground Vehicle
Heavy Gear Van
2. What is the typical maximum speed for an HGV over 7.5 tonnes on a single carriageway?
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40 mph
50 mph
60 mph
3. What is the motorway speed limit for most HGVs?
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60 mph
70 mph
50 mph
4. What does GVW stand for?
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General Vehicle Weight
Gross Vehicle Weight
Ground Vehicle Width
5. What should you do before a long journey?
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Check tachograph and vehicle condition
Only check fuel
Start driving immediately
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6. What is the legal driving time before a break is required?
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6 hours
4.5 hours
5 hours
7. How long must your break be after 4.5 hours driving?
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30 minutes
45 minutes
15 minutes
8. What is the main danger of overloading an HGV?
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Better fuel economy
Reduced braking efficiency
Faster acceleration
9. What is a tachograph used for?
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Tracking fuel usage
Recording driving time and rest periods
Measuring speed only
10. What should you do when descending a steep hill?
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Use a low gear and engine braking
Turn engine off
Stay in high gear
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11. What is the speed limit for HGVs on dual carriageways?
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50 mph
60 mph
70 mph
12. What is the purpose of a daily walkaround check?
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Clean the vehicle
Ensure vehicle is roadworthy
Save fuel
13. What does a red warning light usually mean?
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Advisory only
Minor issue
Stop immediately
14. What is a blind spot?
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Area visible in mirrors
Area you cannot see around the vehicle
Front windscreen view
15. What should you do before reversing an HGV?
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Reverse quickly
Check mirrors and surroundings
Sound horn only
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16. What is the main purpose of load securing?
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Improve fuel efficiency
Prevent movement during transit
Reduce tyre wear
17. What is the maximum continuous daily driving time (with breaks)?
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9 hours (can extend to 10 twice a week)
12 hours
15 hours
18. What should you do in high winds?
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Drive faster
Be cautious of vehicle stability
Ignore conditions
19. What is the minimum rest period per day?
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9 hours
11 hours
8 hours
20. What is the main risk when cornering in an HGV?
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Oversteering
Load shift/ rollover
Engine failure
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