LGV Theory Test Practice (Lorry) 2026: Practice test 2

Practice test 2 of 5 for the LGV Theory Test Practice (Lorry): 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Commercial vehicle
United Kingdom
120 questions
Checked October 10, 2026

Question 1 of 25
How many times may you reduce your daily rest to 9 hours under the assimilated rules?
- Up to 3 times between any 2 weekly rest periods
- Never; daily rest must always be at least 11 hours
- Once a month, between any two monthly rest periods
- Every day, as long as you rest 45 hours at the weekend
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Answer: A. Up to 3 times between any 2 weekly rest periods
Daily rest can be cut to 9 hours up to 3 times between weekly rests.
Question 2 of 25
A regular daily rest can be split into two periods. How?
- Two periods of 5 hours 30 minutes
- At least 3 hours, then at least 9 hours
- At least 9 hours, then at least 2 hours
- Four periods of 3 hours
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Answer: B. At least 3 hours, then at least 9 hours
A split regular daily rest has a first period of at least 3 hours and a second of at least 9 hours.
Question 3 of 25
What is a regular weekly rest under the assimilated rules?
- An unbroken 24 hours
- An unbroken 72 hours
- An unbroken 45 hours
- An unbroken 36 hours
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Answer: C. An unbroken 45 hours
A regular weekly rest is an unbroken 45 hours.
Question 4 of 25
How short may a reduced weekly rest be under the assimilated rules?
- 36 hours
- 24 hours
- 11 hours
- 9 hours
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Answer: B. 24 hours
A reduced weekly rest can be 24 hours, once every other week.
Question 5 of 25
A weekly rest must start no later than the end of how many consecutive 24-hour periods?
- 6
- 12
- 5
- 7
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Answer: A. 6
A weekly rest must start after no more than 6 consecutive 24-hour periods of work.
Question 6 of 25
Which vehicles normally follow the assimilated drivers' hours rules?
- Vehicles or combinations with a maximum weight over 3.5 tonnes
- Only vehicles with a maximum weight over 12 tonnes
- All vans and cars used for work
- Only vehicles that leave the UK on international trips
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Answer: A. Vehicles or combinations with a maximum weight over 3.5 tonnes
The rules cover vehicles or combinations over 3.5 tonnes driven in the UK or to, from or through the EU.
Question 7 of 25
How must driving under the assimilated rules be recorded?
- On a phone app of your choice
- It does not need recording
- On a tachograph
- In a paper diary only
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Answer: C. On a tachograph
All driving under the assimilated rules must be recorded on a tachograph.
Question 8 of 25
Under GB domestic rules for goods vehicles, what is the daily driving limit?
- 13 hours
- 10 hours
- 11 hours
- 9 hours
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Answer: B. 10 hours
GB domestic rules allow up to 10 hours of driving a day for goods vehicles.
Question 9 of 25
Under GB domestic rules for goods vehicles, what is the daily duty limit on a day you drive?
- 13 hours
- 15 hours
- 10 hours
- 11 hours
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Answer: D. 11 hours
You may be on duty for no more than 11 hours on any working day when you drive.
Question 10 of 25
Under GB domestic rules, how can a goods vehicle driver record their hours?
- On a weekly record sheet or a tachograph
- On the vehicle's sat nav
- They do not need to
- Only by text message to the boss
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Answer: A. On a weekly record sheet or a tachograph
Hours under GB domestic rules for goods vehicles are recorded on a weekly record sheet or a tachograph.
Question 11 of 25
Where do GB domestic drivers' hours rules apply?
- Across the whole EU
- In Northern Ireland only
- Only on motorways
- In England, Wales and Scotland
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Answer: D. In England, Wales and Scotland
GB domestic rules apply in England, Wales and Scotland. Northern Ireland has separate rules.
Question 12 of 25
Your digital tachograph driver card is lost or stolen. Who must you report it to?
- Your insurer
- The police only
- DVLA
- The Highway Code office
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Answer: C. DVLA
Report a lost or stolen driver card to DVLA and order a replacement.
Question 13 of 25
Your driver card is lost. For how long may you drive without it?
- Up to 3 months, if you write your times on paper
- Up to 15 calendar days, keeping records with printouts
- Not at all, until a new card arrives
- Up to 24 hours, then you must stop driving
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Answer: B. Up to 15 calendar days, keeping records with printouts
You can drive for up to 15 calendar days (or longer to get the vehicle back to base) using printouts from the vehicle unit.
Question 14 of 25
Your driver card stops working. Within how many days must you apply for a replacement?
- 2 days
- 7 days
- 90 days
- 30 days
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Answer: B. 7 days
Apply for a replacement within 7 days and return the faulty card.
Question 15 of 25
When should you apply to renew your driver card?
- At least 15 working days before it expires
- Within 7 days after it expires
- On the day it expires, at a DVLA office
- At least one year before it expires
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Answer: A. At least 15 working days before it expires
Apply at least 15 working days before expiry, or you may not be able to record your activities.
Question 16 of 25
Your driver card has expired. May you still drive using it?
- Yes, for 28 days
- No
- Yes, if you write the times on paper
- Yes, inside the UK only
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Answer: B. No
You cannot drive if your card has expired. It can only be used to display, print or download data.
Question 17 of 25
At a roadside check, records for how many days must a driver normally be able to produce?
- The current day and the previous 28 days
- The current day only, with no older records
- The current day and the previous 12 months
- The current day and the previous 7 days
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Answer: A. The current day and the previous 28 days
Drivers must be able to produce records for the current day and the previous 28 days.
Question 18 of 25
On international journeys between the UK and the EU, LGV drivers can produce how many days of records at roadside checks?
- 7 days
- 14 days
- 56 days
- 28 days
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Answer: C. 56 days
LGV drivers on international UK to EU journeys can produce 56 days of data instead of the standard 28.
Question 19 of 25
On a tachograph, what does a steering wheel symbol mean?
- Driving
- Other work
- Availability
- Rest
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Answer: A. Driving
The steering wheel symbol records driving time.
Question 20 of 25
On a tachograph, what does a bed symbol mean?
- Other work
- Rest or break
- Driving
- Availability
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Answer: B. Rest or break
The bed symbol records breaks and rest periods.
Question 21 of 25
On a tachograph, which symbol records other work, such as loading?
- A bed
- A steering wheel
- A square with a diagonal line
- Crossed hammers
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Answer: D. Crossed hammers
Crossed hammers mean other work, such as loading, unloading or vehicle checks.
Question 22 of 25
How many valid driver cards may one driver hold?
- Two
- One for each vehicle
- As many as they need
- One
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Answer: D. One
A driver may hold only one valid driver card, and it is personal to them.
Question 23 of 25
What is the national speed limit on a motorway for a goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes?
- 56 mph
- 60 mph
- 70 mph
- 50 mph
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Answer: B. 60 mph
Goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes are limited to 60 mph on motorways.
Question 24 of 25
In England and Wales, what is the national speed limit on a single carriageway for a goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes?
- 40 mph
- 70 mph
- 50 mph
- 60 mph
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Answer: C. 50 mph
In England and Wales, the limit is 50 mph on single carriageways for goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes.
Question 25 of 25
In Scotland, what is the national speed limit on a single carriageway for a goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes?
- 60 mph
- 50 mph
- 40 mph
- 30 mph
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Answer: C. 40 mph
In Scotland, goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes are limited to 40 mph on single carriageways.

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