LGV Theory Test Practice (Lorry) 2026: Test d’entraînement 4

1. Question 1 sur 25

   How much greater can stopping distances be on icy roads?

   • AAbout twice as great
   • BUp to ten times greater
   • CAbout half as great
   • DAbout the same as on dry roads
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Up to ten times greater

   Rule 126: stopping distances can be ten times greater on icy roads.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   How should your gap from the vehicle in front change on wet roads?

   • AKeep it the same
   • BHalve it
   • CReduce it to one second
   • DAt least double it
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. At least double it

   Rule 126: the gap should be at least doubled on wet roads.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   Who is responsible for making sure the load on a lorry is secure before driving?

   • AOnly the staff at the loading bay
   • BOnly the owner of the vehicle
   • COnly the customer who sent the goods
   • DThe driver, even if someone else loaded it
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. The driver, even if someone else loaded it

   The driver is responsible for the load being safe and secure, whoever loaded it.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   Load restraint must stop the load moving forward under harsh braking. What forward force should it resist?

   • AAt least 80% of the load's weight
   • BAt least 10% of the load's weight
   • CAt least 50% of the lorry's weight
   • DExactly 100% of the trailer's weight
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. At least 80% of the load's weight

   Restraint should resist at least 80% of the load's weight forwards and 50% sideways and backwards.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   How much of the load's weight should the restraint resist sideways and backwards?

   • AAt least 50%
   • BAt least 80%
   • CAt least 10%
   • DAt least 150%
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. At least 50%

   Load restraint should hold at least 50% of the load's weight to the sides and rear.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   On a curtain-sided lorry, what restrains the load?

   • AThe curtains, in every case, if they are pulled tight
   • BNothing extra is needed if you drive slowly
   • CProper restraint such as straps, unless the curtains are rated for it
   • DThe load's own weight, if it is over 1 tonne
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Proper restraint such as straps, unless the curtains are rated for it

   Standard curtains are not designed to restrain loads. Secure the load with suitable restraint.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   You are making several drops. Why should you think about axle weights as you unload?

   • AUnloading always makes every axle lighter
   • BRemoving part of the load can overload one axle
   • CAxle weights only matter when the lorry is empty
   • DIt only changes what the tachograph records
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Removing part of the load can overload one axle

   As goods are removed, the weight distribution changes and an axle can become overloaded.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   Where may a goods vehicle with a maximum laden weight over 7.5 tonnes be parked on a verge or pavement?

   • AAnywhere outside a built-up area, for any length of time
   • BAnywhere at night, if parking lights are on
   • CAnywhere, as long as the hazard lights are on
   • DNowhere without police permission, except while loading and attended
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Nowhere without police permission, except while loading and attended

   Rule 246: these vehicles must not park on verges, pavements or central reserves without police permission, except when essential for loading, and then must not be left unattended.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   Something falls from your lorry on a motorway. What should you do?

   • ALeave it and say nothing, as someone else will move it
   • BReverse along the hard shoulder to the item and pick it up
   • CDo not remove it yourself; report it from an emergency telephone
   • DStop on the hard shoulder and run back along it to collect it
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Do not remove it yourself; report it from an emergency telephone

   Rule 280: on a motorway, do not try to remove the obstruction yourself. Report it from an emergency telephone.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    Something falls from your lorry on an ordinary road. What should you do?

    • AAsk a pedestrian to fetch it
    • BStop and retrieve it only if it is safe to do so
    • CDrive on; it is not your problem
    • DStop in the road and leave hazard lights on all day
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Stop and retrieve it only if it is safe to do so

    Rule 280: if anything falls from your vehicle, stop and retrieve it only if it is safe.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    What must a trailer have in case its main coupling fails?

    • AAn extra spare wheel fitted to the drawbar
    • BA second tachograph to record the trailer's movement
    • CReflective tape on the coupling head only
    • DA secondary coupling, such as a chain or cable
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. A secondary coupling, such as a chain or cable

    Rule 98: a trailer must have a secondary coupling device attached.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    A red X is shown above your lane on a motorway. What must you do?

    • AMove out of that lane; you must not drive in it
    • BStop under the sign until it clears
    • CSlow to 50 mph and stay in that lane
    • DUse that lane only to overtake
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Move out of that lane; you must not drive in it

    Rule 258: a red X means the lane is closed. You must not drive in it.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    You join a motorway from a slip road. Who has priority?

    • AWhoever is faster
    • BYou, because you are larger
    • CTraffic on the slip road
    • DTraffic already on the motorway
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Traffic already on the motorway

    Rule 259: give priority to traffic already on the motorway.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    You need to cross a level crossing with a long, low or slow vehicle. What may signs tell you to do?

    • ACross only when the amber lights are flashing
    • BSound your horn and cross without stopping
    • CStop and use the telephone to get permission from the signal operator
    • DSpeed up so you clear the crossing as quickly as possible
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Stop and use the telephone to get permission from the signal operator

    Rule 299: drivers of large or slow vehicles must obey signs telling them to phone the signal operator before crossing.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    Why is a long vehicle at more risk on a level crossing?

    • ATrains always stop for lorries on crossings
    • BLong vehicles are not allowed on any level crossing
    • CThe barriers do not detect lorries
    • DA train could arrive before it has cleared the crossing
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. A train could arrive before it has cleared the crossing

    Rule 299: a long or slow vehicle could still be on the crossing when a train arrives, so follow the telephone instructions.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    You break down on a normal two-way road. Where should you place a warning triangle?

    • AAt least 5 metres behind, in the middle of the road
    • BAt least 45 metres behind, on the same side of the road
    • CIn front of the vehicle only, at least 10 metres away
    • DDirectly beside the vehicle, on the traffic side
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. At least 45 metres behind, on the same side of the road

    Rule 274: place a warning triangle at least 45 metres behind, on the same side, but never on a motorway.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    Should you place a warning triangle on a motorway?

    • ANo, never
    • BYes, in the next lane
    • CYes, 45 metres behind
    • DOnly at night
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. No, never

    Rule 274: never use warning triangles on motorways.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    You arrive at an incident involving a lorry with an orange hazard information panel. What should you do?

    • AClimb onto the vehicle to read the label and check the load
    • BMove the lorry yourself so traffic can pass
    • CKeep well away, do not smoke, and give the panel details to the emergency services
    • DHose down any spill to stop it spreading
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Keep well away, do not smoke, and give the panel details to the emergency services

    Rule 284: keep well away from dangerous goods incidents and give the emergency services as much information as possible from the labels.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    What do plain orange reflective plates on a lorry show?

    • AIt is carrying dangerous goods in packages
    • BIt is a slow-moving or abnormal load
    • CIt is more than 12 metres long
    • DIt is carrying live animals
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. It is carrying dangerous goods in packages

    Rule 284: vehicles carrying dangerous goods in packages show plain orange reflective plates.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    You are involved in a collision where someone is injured. When must you report it to the police if you did not do so at the scene?

    • AWithin 30 days, in writing
    • BOnly if the police contact you first
    • CWithin 7 days, at any police station
    • DAs soon as possible, and within 24 hours
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. As soon as possible, and within 24 hours

    Rule 286: if you do not give your details at the scene, report it to the police as soon as possible, and within 24 hours.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    Your lorry breaks down on a motorway with a hard shoulder. How should you leave the cab?

    • ABy the nearside door, then wait behind the barrier
    • BThrough the roof hatch, if one is fitted
    • CYou should stay in the cab with the doors locked
    • DBy the offside door, into the traffic lane
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. By the nearside door, then wait behind the barrier

    Rule 275: get out using the left-hand door and wait well away from the vehicle, behind the barrier where there is one.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    What is the drink-drive limit for lorry drivers in England and Wales?

    • A80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, the same as other drivers
    • B0 mg; professional drivers must not drink at all
    • C20 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, as for all professional drivers
    • D50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, the same as in Scotland
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, the same as other drivers

    England, Wales and Northern Ireland have an 80 mg limit for all drivers. Scotland's is 50 mg.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    What is the drink-drive limit for lorry drivers in Scotland?

    • A100 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
    • B20 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
    • C80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
    • D50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood

    Scotland's limit is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    You start to feel sleepy while driving a lorry on a motorway. What should you do?

    • ALeave at the next exit or services and take a proper rest
    • BDrive faster so you finish the journey sooner
    • CStop on the hard shoulder for a short nap
    • DOpen the window and keep going to your destination
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Leave at the next exit or services and take a proper rest

    Rule 91: if you feel sleepy, stop in a safe place. Do not stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    When may you use a hand-held mobile phone while driving a lorry?

    • AOnly to call 999 or 112 in an emergency when it is unsafe to stop
    • BWhen you are stopped in a traffic queue
    • COn quiet roads with little traffic
    • DFor short calls of under one minute
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Only to call 999 or 112 in an emergency when it is unsafe to stop

    Rule 149: you must not use a hand-held phone while driving, except to call 999 or 112 in a genuine emergency when it is unsafe to stop.

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