LGV Theory Test Practice (Lorry) 2026: Test d’entraînement 3

1. Question 1 sur 25

   In Scotland, what is the national speed limit on a dual carriageway for a goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes?

   • A60 mph
   • B40 mph
   • C70 mph
   • D50 mph
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. 50 mph

   In Scotland, the dual carriageway limit for goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes is 50 mph.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   In England and Wales, what is the national speed limit on a dual carriageway for a goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes?

   • A60 mph
   • B70 mph
   • C56 mph
   • D50 mph
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. 60 mph

   In England and Wales, the dual carriageway limit for goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes is 60 mph.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   What is the motorway speed limit for a goods vehicle of not more than 7.5 tonnes that is towing a trailer?

   • A60 mph
   • B70 mph
   • C50 mph
   • D56 mph
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. 60 mph

   Goods vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes may do 70 mph on motorways, but 60 mph if articulated or towing a trailer.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   Many large vehicles have speed limiters. What top speed are they often limited to?

   • A50 mph (80 km/h)
   • B70 mph (112 km/h)
   • C62 mph (100 km/h)
   • D56 mph (90 km/h)
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. 56 mph (90 km/h)

   Rule 222 notes that many large vehicles are limited to 56 mph, even on motorways.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   You drive a goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes on a motorway with three or more lanes. Which lane must you NOT use?

   • AThe left-hand lane, except when joining or leaving
   • BAny lane at night, except the left-hand lane
   • CThe right-hand lane, except in special cases such as lane closures
   • DThe middle lane, except when overtaking another lorry
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. The right-hand lane, except in special cases such as lane closures

   Rule 265: goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes must not use the right-hand lane of a motorway with three or more lanes, apart from the exceptions given.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   What should you do before going down a long, steep hill in a lorry?

   • AStay in a high gear and use only the footbrake all the way
   • BChoose a lower gear before the descent, and use the endurance brake
   • CSelect neutral at the top and coast down to save fuel
   • DSpeed up near the top so the descent takes less time
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Choose a lower gear before the descent, and use the endurance brake

   A lower gear and an endurance brake (retarder) help control speed so the service brakes do not overheat and fade.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   What can happen if you use the footbrake continuously on a long downhill stretch?

   • AThe fuel will start to freeze
   • BThe tyres will over-inflate
   • CThe brakes can overheat and fade
   • DThe engine will stall
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. The brakes can overheat and fade

   Continuous braking makes brakes overheat and lose effectiveness. Use a lower gear and the retarder.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   Why should you avoid coasting downhill in neutral?

   • AIt is only allowed on motorways
   • BYou lose engine braking and have less control
   • CIt wears out the tyres more quickly
   • DIt stops the tachograph recording
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. You lose engine braking and have less control

   Coasting removes engine braking, so the brakes have to do all the work and you have less control.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   What does an anti-lock braking system (ABS) help you do in an emergency stop?

   • AKeep steering control while braking hard
   • BDrive faster in the wet
   • CBrake without pressing the pedal
   • DStop in half the distance on any surface
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Keep steering control while braking hard

   ABS stops the wheels locking, so you can still steer. It does not always shorten stopping distances.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    Your lorry has air brakes. What should you do if the low air pressure warning comes on while driving?

    • APump the brake pedal to build air
    • BKeep driving to your depot
    • CStop safely as soon as possible and get help
    • DRelease the parking brake fully
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Stop safely as soon as possible and get help

    A low air warning means braking pressure is falling. Stop safely and do not drive on until it is fixed.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    Why should you drain the air tanks on a lorry with air brakes regularly?

    • ATo make the lorry lighter and save fuel on long trips
    • BTo test that the horn and air seats are working
    • CTo let you refill the tanks with brake oil
    • DTo remove water that collects and can freeze or damage the system
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. To remove water that collects and can freeze or damage the system

    Water collects in air tanks and can freeze or damage valves. Tanks without automatic drains need draining.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    What is the minimum tyre tread depth for a lorry?

    • A0.5 mm in any one groove of the tread
    • B1 mm across three-quarters of the tread, all the way round
    • C3 mm across the centre of the tread only
    • D1.6 mm across the central three-quarters, all round the tyre
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 1 mm across three-quarters of the tread, all the way round

    Annex 6: large vehicles must have at least 1 mm of tread across three-quarters of the breadth, in a continuous band around the tyre.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    When should you check your lorry before driving?

    • AOnly after a breakdown or a collision
    • BOnce a month, or before each MOT test
    • COnly when a warning light comes on
    • DEvery day, with a walkaround check before setting off
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Every day, with a walkaround check before setting off

    Check the vehicle before every journey, including lights, tyres, mirrors, brakes and the load.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    What does the Highway Code say about leaving a lorry's engine running while it is parked on a public road?

    • AYou must leave it running in winter
    • BYou must not leave it running unnecessarily
    • CYou must leave it running for 10 minutes before driving
    • DYou may leave it running for as long as you like
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. You must not leave it running unnecessarily

    Rule 123: you must not leave an engine running unnecessarily while the vehicle is stationary on a public road.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    Rule H1 of the Highway Code says who has the greatest responsibility to reduce danger?

    • ADrivers of vehicles that can cause the greatest harm
    • BHorse riders, because horses can be unpredictable
    • CCyclists, because they share lanes with lorries
    • DPedestrians, because they are the slowest road users
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Drivers of vehicles that can cause the greatest harm

    Rule H1: those in charge of vehicles that can cause the greatest harm have the greatest responsibility to reduce danger.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    You are turning left at a junction in a lorry. A cyclist is going straight ahead on your left. What should you do?

    • ASound the horn and then turn
    • BTurn quickly before the cyclist arrives
    • CStop in the middle of the junction
    • DGive way to the cyclist and do not cut across them
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Give way to the cyclist and do not cut across them

    Rule H3: do not cut across cyclists going ahead when you are turning. Wait for a safe gap.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    How much room should you leave when overtaking a cyclist at speeds up to 30 mph?

    • AAt least 0.5 metres
    • BAt least 1 metre
    • CAt least 3 metres in all cases
    • DAt least 1.5 metres
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. At least 1.5 metres

    Rule 163: leave at least 1.5 metres when overtaking cyclists at speeds up to 30 mph, and more at higher speeds.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    Why should a lorry driver take extra care before moving off from rest?

    • ALorries cannot move off slowly in first gear
    • BLorry mirrors only show the area far behind
    • CPeople and cyclists can be hidden close to the cab
    • DMoving off is when the tachograph starts recording
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. People and cyclists can be hidden close to the cab

    Large vehicles have blind spots close to the cab. Check all mirrors and look before moving off.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    You cannot see clearly behind you when reversing a lorry. What should you do?

    • AGet someone to guide you
    • BReverse quickly
    • CReverse with the door open
    • DRely on the horn only
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Get someone to guide you

    Rule 202: if you cannot see clearly when reversing, get someone to guide you.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    Why may a long lorry need to straddle lanes at a roundabout?

    • AIts length means it may need more room to get round
    • BBecause lorries must use two lanes by law
    • CTo save fuel by taking a straighter line
    • DTo stop other vehicles from overtaking it
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Its length means it may need more room to get round

    Rule 187: long vehicles may need to take a different course or straddle lanes at roundabouts.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    At a mini-roundabout, when may a large vehicle drive over the central marking?

    • AOnly at night when traffic is light
    • BNever, even if it cannot get round
    • CAlways, because it is a large vehicle
    • DOnly when it is too large to go round it
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Only when it is too large to go round it

    Rule 188: all vehicles must pass round the central markings except large vehicles that cannot physically do so.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    Large vehicles block the view of other road users. What does the Highway Code advise drivers of smaller vehicles behind a lorry?

    • ADrop back so they can see the road ahead
    • BFlash their headlights so the driver sees them
    • COvertake on the left as soon as possible
    • DFollow closely to save fuel in its slipstream
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Drop back so they can see the road ahead

    Rule 222: drivers behind large vehicles should drop back so they can see ahead and the lorry driver can see them.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    When does a large vehicle need extra road space?

    • AWhen turning or dealing with a hazard it cannot avoid
    • BOnly when it is empty and light
    • COnly when it is driving on a motorway
    • DNever; it should always stay in its lane
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. When turning or dealing with a hazard it cannot avoid

    Rule 221: large vehicles may need extra road space to turn or deal with hazards. Others should be ready to stop and wait.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    Which vehicles are most affected by strong winds?

    • ALow sports cars
    • BBuses parked in a depot
    • CHigh-sided vehicles
    • DVehicles in a tunnel
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. High-sided vehicles

    Rule 232: high-sided vehicles are most affected by windy weather.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    When must you use headlights in poor visibility?

    • AOnly on motorways and dual carriageways
    • BOnly after midnight on unlit roads
    • COnly when it is raining heavily
    • DWhen visibility is seriously reduced, generally under 100 metres
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. When visibility is seriously reduced, generally under 100 metres

    Rule 226: you must use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced, generally when you cannot see more than 100 metres.

Clavier : 1–4 pour répondre, Entrée pour la question suivante.

L’examen réel : 85 of 100 in the multiple-choice part, and 67 of 100 in hazard perception