Official question bank: Lorry (C)

What does this sign mean?

This sign shows a maximum axle weight limit of 2 tonnes; vehicles with any axle heavier than that must not pass.

If thick black smoke is coming from the exhaust of your vehicle you should:

Thick black smoke indicates a serious engine or fuel fault; stop in a safe place and get help rather than continuing to drive.

If you are about to overtake a motorcyclist and he looks over his right shoulder, it is most likely that:

A rider looking over the right shoulder is checking the blind spot before moving out or turning right, so do not overtake at that moment.

You are driving behind a moped and you want to turn left at a junction just ahead. You should:

Stay behind the moped until it has passed the junction; overtaking or running alongside it and then turning left could cut across the rider.

Another vehicle has overtaken you and has pulled in too close in front. You should:

Slow down to restore a safe following distance; flashing, tailgating or re-overtaking only increases the danger.

A large vehicle is most stable when driven in a straight line under:

Gentle acceleration in a straight line keeps the weight evenly balanced and the drive wheels gripping, which is when a large vehicle is most stable.

You should be careful NOT to allow your vehicle to spill diesel fuel onto the road. It can be a serious risk ESPECIALLY to:

Spilled diesel makes the road extremely slippery; motorcycles, with only two wheels, can easily skid and fall.

You are driving a vehicle emitting excessive exhaust smoke. Which two of the following are correct?

Excessive exhaust smoke is an offence, so you are breaking the law and other road users or the authorities may report you.

You are following a scooter. The rider has left it too late to avoid potholes in the road. You should be aware that the rider may suddenly:

A rider who notices potholes too late is likely to brake and slow down suddenly, so keep a safe distance behind.

If your lorry does NOT have an anti-lock braking system fitted how may you prevent the wheels from locking under heavy braking?

Without ABS, pumping the brake pedal rapidly lets the wheels turn briefly so you keep steering control.

What should you do if a brake pressure-warning device comes on?

A brake pressure warning means the brakes may not work properly; stop safely and have the fault fixed.

To prevent 'brake fade', lorry drivers should ensure:

Selecting a suitable low gear before a downhill lets engine braking help, preventing the brakes from overheating and fading.

What is the correct procedure for stopping a lorry equipped with an anti-lock braking system in an emergency?

With ABS, apply the footbrake firmly and continuously; the system prevents the wheels locking, so do not pump.

Brake fade is a loss of effectiveness of the brakes caused by their continuous use:

On a long downhill gradient, continuous braking overheats the brakes and they lose effectiveness; use a lower gear and the endurance brake instead.

The main cause of brake fade is:

Brake fade is mainly caused by the brakes overheating through prolonged or repeated use.

You are behind a large vehicle. How can you improve your view ahead?

Staying further back widens your field of view past the large vehicle and gives you more time to react.

You should overtake at night only when:

At night you should only overtake when you can see well ahead and can complete the move without cutting in on the vehicle you have passed.

After driving through a flood you should:

Wet brakes are less effective; driving slowly in a low gear while lightly applying the footbrake generates heat that dries them out.

Coasting downhill could seriously affect the correct working of what?

Coasting removes engine braking, so the air brakes are used more; this can deplete air pressure and overheat the brakes, seriously affecting their correct working.

Your vehicle has power-assisted steering. Its main purpose is to:

Power-assisted steering is designed mainly to reduce the effort the driver needs to turn the steering wheel.

Many vehicles are fitted with power-assisted steering. You need to be aware that this:

Power steering senses when you start to turn the wheel and assists you, making the steering feel light and easier to turn; it does not stop you oversteering.

On a vehicle with automatic transmission you would use 'kickdown' to:

Kickdown – pressing the accelerator fully down – makes an automatic gearbox change to a lower gear for quicker acceleration, for example when overtaking.

Your truck is not fitted with an anti-lock braking system. You can avoid locking the wheels when braking suddenly by

Without ABS, rapidly pumping the brake pedal (cadence braking) lets the wheels keep turning so you keep steering control.

You are approaching a green traffic light and you want to go straight. The traffic has stopped and queuing in the road you want to take. What should you do?

Do not enter a junction unless your exit is clear; drive on only if your vehicle can clear the junction.

Seat belts are fitted to your lorry. Wearing them is:

Where seat belts are fitted, wearing them is required by law.

You are driving this box van and you are waiting to turn right. Just before turning you should:

Before turning right, check the right mirror and blind spot for vehicles overtaking on your right.

Extra skills are needed when driving at night. The MAIN problems you will have to deal with are:

At night the main problems are dazzle from high beams, tiredness and dazzle from bright shop windows.

A properly adjusted head restraint will:

A correctly adjusted head restraint limits how far your head is thrown back in a collision, helping to prevent neck (whiplash) injuries.

What could reduce the risk of neck injury in a collision?

A properly adjusted head restraint supports your head in a collision and reduces the risk of neck injury.

You may remove your seat belt when carrying out a manoeuvre that involves:

You are allowed to take off your seat belt while reversing, so you can turn round to see behind; put it back on afterwards.

You are driving along this road. The red van cuts in close in front of you. What should you do?

Stay calm and ease off to rebuild a safe gap behind the red van; flashing, hooting or closing up only makes the situation more dangerous.

While driving you approach a large puddle that is close to the left-hand kerb. Pedestrians are close to the water. You should:

Slow down before the puddle and, where safe, keep away from it so that you do not splash the pedestrians standing nearby.

What should you do if a long heavily laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you?

Slowing down lets the long, heavy lorry complete its overtake and move back in sooner and more safely.

You are driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow road. If a car wishes to overtake you should:

Pull in safely as soon as you can to let the faster traffic pass; stopping suddenly or waving drivers on can be dangerous.

You are driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow winding road. In order to let other vehicles overtake you should:

Pull in when you can do so safely; waving others past or signalling left could mislead them into an unsafe overtake.

What should you use your horn for?

The horn is only for warning other road users that you are there; never use it in anger, as a greeting or to claim priority.

You are following a car driven by a learner driver. You cannot overtake it. You should:

Learners may make mistakes such as stalling or stopping unexpectedly, so be patient, stay well back and be ready to react.

Large vehicles have many blind spots. What does 'blind spot' mean?

A blind spot is an area around the vehicle that cannot be seen in your mirrors, so you must look round or use extra mirrors to check it.

You are driving a vehicle fitted with a hand-held telephone. To answer it you should:

Using a hand-held phone while driving is illegal and dangerous; find a safe place to stop before answering.

You have a mobile telephone fitted in your vehicle. It should only be used when you are:

A phone distracts you from driving, so it should only be used when you have stopped in a safe place.

A pelican crossing that crosses the road in a STRAIGHT line and has a central island must be treated as:

If a pelican crossing goes straight across the road, it is one crossing even with a central island, so you must wait for pedestrians crossing from either side.

At a zebra crossing you should:

Never stop on a zebra crossing in queuing traffic; keep it clear so pedestrians can cross safely.

In fast traffic a two-second gap may be enough only when conditions are:

A two-second gap is only enough in good, dry conditions; in wet, damp or foggy conditions you need a much larger gap.

Following a large goods lorry too closely is dangerous because:

Close behind a large lorry your view of the road ahead is seriously reduced, leaving you unable to see hazards in time.

You are following a car on a wet road. You should leave a time gap of at least:

On wet roads stopping distances increase, so the normal two-second gap should be at least doubled to four seconds.

A coach is overtaking you. When it is safe for the coach to move back to the left you should:

Easing off and leaving a safety gap lets the coach move back in safely; flashing your lights could be misunderstood.

What should you do when being followed by an ambulance showing a flashing blue beacon?

Help the emergency vehicle by pulling over to let it pass as soon as it is safe, without braking harshly or stopping dangerously.

A bus is stopped at a bus stop ahead of you and its right-hand indicator is flashing. You should:

A bus signalling to pull out from a stop should be given way to when it is safe, so slow down and let it move off.

You stop for pedestrians waiting to cross at a zebra crossing. They do not start to cross. What should you do?

Be patient and give pedestrians time; do not wave them across, because another vehicle may not have stopped.

You should beckon pedestrians to cross the road at:

You should never beckon pedestrians to cross, because another vehicle may not stop and they could walk into danger.

You should never wave people across at pedestrian crossings because:

Another vehicle, for example one overtaking or coming the other way, may not stop, and a pedestrian you waved across could be hit.

You are driving close to the kerb in a busy shopping area. What dangers should you be most aware of?

Near the kerb in a busy shopping area, cyclists may ride up your left side, your nearside mirror can strike pedestrians, and people may step off the pavement.

You have stopped for an elderly pedestrian who is slowly crossing the road. Traffic behind you is being held up. What should you do?

Stay where you are and let the elderly pedestrian cross in their own time; never hurry them or drive around them.

Where should you NOT park your vehicle or trailer?

Parking opposite a traffic island narrows the road, in front of an entrance blocks access, and near the brow of a hill hides you from approaching traffic.

Mirrors fitted to your vehicle MUST be:

Whatever type they are, mirrors must be clean and properly adjusted so that you have a clear view behind and to the sides.

You are driving a slow-moving vehicle along a narrow road. You should let other vehicles overtake by:

Pulling in when it is safe lets queuing traffic pass; signals or waving could mislead other drivers.

As you drive past a group of school children standing close to the kerb you should:

Children near the kerb are on your left (nearside); check the nearside mirror so that your vehicle and mirror stay clear of them.

You are driving at a legal speed limit. A vehicle comes up quickly behind flashing its headlights. You should:

Even if you are within the limit, let the vehicle overtake; don't try to block it, brake-test or speed up.

A vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction. What should you do?

Slow down and be ready to stop to avoid a collision; reacting aggressively only adds to the danger.

Your mobile phone rings while you are driving. You should:

Don't answer while driving or stop suddenly; wait until you can pull up in a suitable, safe place.

You are most likely to lose concentration when driving if you:

Using a mobile phone, even hands-free, takes your attention away from the road and is the most likely of these to make you lose concentration.

You should ONLY use a mobile/cellular phone when:

A mobile phone should only be used when you are suitably and safely parked, never while driving.

Which THREE result from drinking alcohol and driving?

Alcohol impairs your judgment of speed, reduces your control and gives a false sense of confidence; it never improves awareness or reactions.

Which THREE of these are likely effects of drinking alcohol on driving?

Alcohol makes drivers over-confident, reduces coordination and impairs judgement, all of which raise the risk of a crash.

Drinking any amount of alcohol is likely to:

Any amount of alcohol can give false confidence, worsen your judgment of speed and slow your reactions to hazards.

What else can seriously affect your concentration when driving, other than alcoholic drinks?

Loud music, tiredness and drugs or medicines can all seriously reduce your concentration while driving.

How does alcohol affect your driving?

Alcohol reduces your concentration and slows your reactions; it never improves coordination or awareness.

Your doctor has given you a course of medicine. Why should you ask if it is OK to drive?

Some medicines cause drowsiness or slow your reactions, so check with your doctor or pharmacist whether it is safe to drive.

You are about to drive home. You feel very tired and have a severe headache. You should

Tiredness and illness slow your reactions; wait until you are fit and well before driving.

If you are overtaking another lorry and due to an uphill gradient you start to lose speed you should:

If you lose speed while overtaking uphill, ease off and move back in behind the lorry; never try to force the other driver.

In strong winds which type of vehicle is most at risk from an overtaking lorry?

A motorcycle is light and can be blown off course by the wind and the turbulence of an overtaking lorry.

You are driving a lorry in a busy town. A driver pulls out in front of you and you have to brake hard. What should you do?

Everyone makes mistakes; stay calm and accept it rather than reacting aggressively.

You are waiting at a T-junction. A vehicle is coming from the right with the left signal flashing. What should you do?

A signal does not guarantee the driver will turn; wait until the vehicle actually starts to turn in before pulling out.

You are about to pass this car. What are the TWO main hazards you should be aware of?

A parked car may pull out without warning and its driver's door may open suddenly, so leave plenty of room.

Before braking in wet conditions you should make sure, if possible, that:

Braking while travelling in a straight line on a wet road reduces the risk of skidding or jack-knifing.

When driving on which TWO occasions would you be most likely to experience weight transfers?

Cornering shifts weight sideways and braking shifts weight forwards, so these are when weight transfer is felt most.

When driving a laden vehicle downhill the effect of gravity will tend to:

Going downhill, gravity makes a laden vehicle gain speed, so more braking effort is needed and stopping distances increase.

Which of these vehicles is most at risk from strong crosswinds on motorways?

A motorcycle is light and has only two wheels, so strong crosswinds can easily blow it off course.

You are driving a large vehicle in gusty conditions. Which of the following is most likely to be affected when you overtake it?

In gusty conditions a motorcycle is easily destabilised by the wind and by the buffeting from a large vehicle passing it, so give it plenty of room.

Which road users are in the most danger from the buffeting effects of large vehicles?

Cyclists, horse riders and pedestrians are unprotected and can be unbalanced by the air turbulence from a passing large vehicle.

Turbulence is created by large vehicles travelling at speed. This is most likely to be a danger to:

Turbulence from a fast large vehicle can unbalance pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists and make caravans sway.

You are following a scooter on an uneven road. You should:

On an uneven road a scooter rider may swerve suddenly to avoid potholes, so leave extra room.

The road is wet. Why might a motorcyclist steer around drain covers on a bend?

Wet drain covers are slippery and can make a motorcycle skid, especially when leaning on a bend.

In heavy rain what is the least amount of space you should allow for braking?

On wet roads stopping distances can be at least double, so allow at least twice the normal distance.

You are driving on a dual carriageway and the vision ahead of you is poor due to heavy spray. Which THREE of the following should you do?

In heavy spray use dipped headlights so you can be seen, reduce your speed and increase your gap to at least four seconds; full beam would reflect back and dazzle.

You are driving in heavy rain. Why is there a need to increase your distance from the vehicle in front?

In heavy rain stopping distances can double, tyres grip less and spray reduces visibility, so you need a much larger gap.

A driver pulls out of a side road in front of you. You have to brake hard. You should:

Everyone makes mistakes; stay calm and don't react aggressively, which could provoke further danger.

A car driver pulls out causing you to brake. You should:

Keep calm and do not retaliate; aggressive reactions only increase the risk of a collision.

Tailgating another vehicle is dangerous because:

Driving too close reduces your view of the road ahead and leaves too little distance to brake if the vehicle in front stops.

You should take care when overtaking at night because:

In the dark it is harder to judge the speed and distance of oncoming vehicles, so overtaking needs extra care.

What should you do before overtaking or changing lanes?

Always check your mirrors carefully before overtaking or changing lanes to make sure it is safe and nobody is already overtaking you.

You have just overtaken another vehicle. When moving back in, you should avoid:

After overtaking, don't cut in sharply in front of the vehicle you passed; move back only when there is a safe gap.

You should not overtake when:

Do not overtake if others would have to slow down, if you cannot see clearly ahead, or if you would have to break the speed limit.

After overtaking another large vehicle how would you know when it is safe to move back to the nearside lane?

Check your nearside mirror until you can see the whole of the vehicle you overtook and a safe gap, then move back in.

Because of its size and design a large vehicle will have:

Their length, height and cab design give large vehicles more blind spots than smaller vehicles.

You are driving on a dual carriageway and intend to overtake the vehicle ahead. Behind there is a car approaching quickly in the right-hand lane. You should:

A car is approaching quickly in the right-hand lane, so moving out would be dangerous; keep behind the slower vehicle until it is safe.

What should you do after overtaking on a dual carriageway?

After overtaking, return to the left-hand lane as soon as it is safe; in Malta the right-hand lane is for overtaking.

You are turning right at a roundabout when driving a long vehicle. You need to occupy a part of the left-hand lane. You should check mirrors and:

Signal right on approach so other road users know your intention, even though your long vehicle has to use part of the left-hand lane.

You are driving at night in a built up area. To ensure that you can be seen you should use:

In a built-up area at night use dipped headlights so that you can be seen without dazzling other road users.

What must you do if you are involved in an accident?

If you are involved in an accident you must stop at the scene; call 112 if anyone is injured or there is danger.

At an accident a casualty is unconscious. Which three of the following should you check urgently?

For an unconscious casualty, check the Airway, Breathing and Circulation (ABC) first, as these are life-threatening priorities.

You arrive at the scene of an accident. It has just happened and someone is unconscious. Which of the following should be given urgent priority to help them?

Life-saving priorities are to clear and keep open the airway, check breathing and stop any heavy bleeding; never give an injured person anything to drink.

At an accident a casualty is unconscious but still breathing. You should only move them if:

Moving a casualty could worsen injuries, especially to the spine, so only move them if they are in further danger.

Which type of fire extinguisher should NOT be used on flammable liquids?

Water extinguishers must not be used on burning flammable liquids, as water can spread the burning liquid.

Before driving through a tunnel what should you do?

Remove sunglasses before entering a tunnel so your eyes can adjust quickly to the darker conditions inside.

You are driving through a tunnel and the traffic is flowing freely. What should you do?

Use dipped headlights in a tunnel so that you can see and be seen, even when traffic is flowing freely.

You are driving through a congested tunnel and have to stop. What should you do?

Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front when stopped in a tunnel, so there is room to manoeuvre and for emergency access.

You are driving through a tunnel. Your vehicle breaks down. What should you do?

Switch on your hazard warning lights straight away to warn other traffic, then call for help from an emergency point or 112.

You have an accident while driving through a tunnel. You are not injured but your vehicle cannot be driven. What should you do first?

First switch off the engine to reduce the risk of fire and switch on the hazard lights to warn other traffic.

What is the MINIMUM depth of tread required over three-quarters of the breadth of a lorry tyre?

According to the official answer, the minimum tread depth over three-quarters of the breadth of a lorry tyre is 1 mm.

Whilst you are driving, your steering suddenly becomes heavy to turn. What could this indicate?

Steering that suddenly becomes heavy usually indicates a puncture in a front tyre or a failure of the power-assisted steering.

Air tanks on brake systems require draining because:

Air drawn in from the atmosphere contains moisture, which condenses into water in the air tanks and must be drained off.

What does this warning light on the instrument panel mean?

This warning light indicates low oil pressure; stop safely as soon as possible, because driving on could seriously damage the engine.

As you are driving, this warning light comes on. What does it mean?

This warning light indicates an electrical fault, such as a problem with the charging system; have it checked as soon as possible.

When pulling up on the left in busy places you should be careful that:

In Malta you pull up on the left, next to the pavement, so make sure the nearside mirror does not strike pedestrians.

You have just parked a lorry along the roadside in very heavy traffic. Before dismounting from the cab you should give particular attention to which two of the following?

Before getting out, check behind in the mirrors for passing traffic and make sure the parking brake is applied.

When driving a long vehicle. Where must you NOT park?

You must never park on a pedestrian crossing.

Before opening your cab door you should be aware of:

Check your mirrors and look round for vehicles, cyclists and motorcyclists passing close by before opening your cab door.

Why should you always distribute the weight evenly over the axles when loading a lorry?

Spreading the weight evenly over the axles gives maximum stability.

Which of the following is most important when loading a heavy vehicle?

Spreading the load evenly is most important for stability and safe handling.

Who is responsible for making sure that a lorry's load is properly secured during a journey?

The driver is responsible for ensuring the load is properly secured throughout the journey.

Should the load on a lorry become insecure on a journey what should the driver do?

An insecure load is dangerous; park safely and re-secure it before continuing.

Who is responsible for ensuring that a lorry's load does not move whilst in transit?

The lorry driver is responsible for making sure the load does not move during the journey.

Ropes should NOT be used to secure a load of:

Ropes are unsuitable for steel plates, which can slide and cut through them; chains or straps should be used.

What are the main reasons that a lorry could shed its load?

Sudden changes of direction or speed, driving too fast and harsh braking can make a lorry shed its load.

If the lorry you are driving is heavily laden and you are approaching a bend too fast the load may:

A heavy load's momentum tends to carry the lorry straight on when you approach a bend too fast.

You are driving a vehicle with an unladen trailer. What could happen if you change into a low gear while traveling at speed?

Changing into a low gear at speed causes sudden heavy engine braking, which can make a vehicle with an unladen trailer go out of control.

You are driving a lorry and you decide to move off from behind a stationary car. What should you do?

Before moving off use both mirrors, check the blind spot and signal if necessary.

You are driving this lorry (arrowed) and want to turn right. What are the main dangers to be aware of?

When turning right, watch for the motorcyclist following (who may be overtaking on your right) and the pedestrian stepping out.

If you are unable to see clearly when reversing into a loading bay you should:

If you cannot see clearly when reversing, get someone to guide you.

You are driving this lorry and turning right from this minor road. What should you be ESPECIALLY aware of?

When turning right you cross the path of traffic overtaking on your right; a motorcyclist passing the parked van may be hidden from view until very late.

You are driving this lorry (arrowed) and want to turn right. What dangers should you be most aware of?

The motorcycle is hard to see and may be close by, and the pedestrians may step into the road you are turning into; both are the most vulnerable hazards.

You are turning right onto a dual carriageway from a side road. Your vehicle is too long for the central gap. How should you proceed?

If your vehicle is too long to wait in the central gap, it would block traffic, so wait until the road is clear in both directions before emerging.

You are turning right at a T-junction. Your view to the right and left is blocked due to parked vehicles. You should:

Ease forward slowly until you can see clearly past the parked vehicles, ready to stop; don't rely on others waving you out.

Motorcycle riders are more at risk from other road users. This is because they:

Motorcyclists are smaller and harder for other road users to see, which puts them at greater risk.

What is the MAIN cause of motorcycle collisions?

Most motorcycle collisions are caused by other drivers who fail to see or anticipate the motorcyclist.

At road junctions which of the following are most at risk?

Cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists are the most vulnerable road users at junctions.

Driving too close to the car in front will:

Driving too close to the vehicle in front decreases your view of the road ahead and the hazards on it.

At junctions it is difficult to see motorcyclists because they:

Motorcycles are smaller than other vehicles and can easily be hidden in blind spots or behind window pillars, so look carefully.

Drivers should be aware that motorcyclists are more vulnerable ESPECIALLY:

Motorcyclists are especially vulnerable on poor road surfaces, in gusty winds and to vehicles emerging from junctions.

Before reversing you MUST always:

Before reversing you must look all around, as large vehicles have big blind areas behind them where people may be hidden.

You will be driving your vehicle in Europe. Which of these documents MUST you carry?

When driving in Europe you must carry your national driving licence; workshop manuals and service records are not required.

When driving in Europe you must carry:

The vehicle registration document must be carried when driving in Europe to prove the vehicle's registration and ownership.

You intend to drive in Europe. What must you carry?

You must carry your national driving licence when driving in Europe.

Which of the following would help to reduce the impact that your lorry has on the environment?

Anticipating well ahead, braking in good time and planning routes to avoid busy times all reduce fuel use and emissions; racing and driving through town centres increase them.

You are driving a lorry with a loaded skip. The skip should be covered with a net to:

A net over a loaded skip prevents rubbish from blowing or falling out onto the road, where it would pollute and endanger other road users.

You can help to reduce the impact of road transport on the environment by:

Braking in good time and avoiding over-acceleration save fuel and reduce emissions.

As a driver you can help to protect the environment by:

Using bypasses instead of driving through town centres reduces congestion, fuel use and pollution where people live.

As a driver you can help to ease traffic congestion by:

Planning routes to avoid busy times spreads traffic and helps to ease congestion.

Which three of the following could cause unnecessary pollution to the environment?

Badly maintained vehicles, bad driving and excessive exhaust fumes all cause unnecessary pollution; regular servicing reduces it.

Diesel fuel has been spilled on the road. This will cause particular danger to:

Diesel makes the road surface very slippery, which is particularly dangerous for two-wheeled motorcycles.

What must you do after filling your fuel tanks?

After refuelling, make sure the filler caps are securely closed and clean up any spilled fuel, which is slippery and a fire risk.

Your vehicle leaks diesel fuel on a roundabout. This will most affect:

Motorcyclists lean over when going round a roundabout, so diesel on the surface can easily make them skid and fall.

You have lost the filler cap to your diesel tank. You should:

Without a proper filler cap fuel can spill onto the road, so get a replacement before driving.

The vehicle ahead is being driven by a learner driver. You should:

Learner drivers may be slow or make mistakes, so keep calm, be patient and keep a safe distance.

You are driving towards a zebra crossing. Waiting to cross is a person in a wheelchair. You should:

Be prepared to stop and let the wheelchair user cross; don't wave them on, as another vehicle may not stop.

You have stopped at a pelican crossing. A disabled person is crossing slowly in front of you. The lights have now changed to green. You should:

Even when the lights turn green, pedestrians still on the crossing must be allowed to finish crossing, so be patient and wait.

Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road?

A

B

C

D

The correct sign warns that there may be pedestrians walking along the road ahead, for example where there is no footpath.

You are turning left at a junction. Pedestrians have started to cross the road. You should

Pedestrians who have already started to cross the road you are turning into have priority, so give way to them.

You are turning left from a main road into a side road. People are already crossing the road into which you are turning. You should:

Pedestrians already crossing the road you are turning into have priority, so wait and let them cross.

You are at the road junction turning into a minor road. There are pedestrians crossing the minor road. You should:

Pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into have priority, so stop and wait for them to cross.

You intend to turn right into a side road. Just before turning you should check for motorcyclists who might be:

When you are waiting to turn right, motorcyclists may overtake you on the right, so check your right mirror and blind spot before turning.

What action would you take when elderly people are crossing the road?

Elderly people may need more time to cross, so be patient and let them cross in their own time without hurrying them.

You see two elderly pedestrians about to cross the road ahead. You should:

Elderly pedestrians may misjudge the speed of approaching vehicles, so be careful and ready to slow down or stop.

You are coming up to a roundabout. A cyclist is signaling to turn right. What should you do?

A cyclist turning right at a roundabout may stay in the left lane and cross your path, so give them plenty of room.

You are waiting to come out of a side road. Why should you watch carefully for motorcycles?

Motorcycles are smaller and can easily be hidden by other vehicles or street furniture, so look carefully before emerging.

In daylight an approaching motorcyclist is using a dipped headlight. Why?

Motorcyclists use dipped headlights in daylight so that they can be seen more easily by other road users.

Motorcyclists should wear bright clothing mainly because:

Drivers often fail to see motorcyclists, so bright clothing makes them more conspicuous.

Motorcyclists will often look round over their right shoulder just before turning right. This is because:

Looking over the right shoulder lets motorcyclists check the blind area that their mirrors do not cover before turning right.

At road junctions which of the following are most vulnerable?

Cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists have little protection and are hard to see at junctions, making them the most vulnerable.

As you approach a pelican crossing the lights change to green. Elderly people are halfway across. You should:

Pedestrians already on the crossing must be allowed to finish; elderly people may take longer, so wait patiently.

You are approaching this crossing. You should:

As you approach a pedestrian crossing, be prepared to slow down and stop for anyone waiting to cross or already on it.

You are following a motorcyclist on an uneven road. You should

On uneven roads motorcyclists may swerve suddenly to avoid pot-holes, so leave them extra room.

You are following two cyclists. They approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane. In which direction should you expect the cyclists to go?

Cyclists often keep to the left-hand lane at a roundabout whatever exit they intend to take, so be ready for them to go in any direction.

Which THREE of the following are hazards that motorcyclists present in queues of traffic?

In slow queues motorcyclists may filter between lanes, pass very close and cut in just ahead of you, so check your mirrors often.

How would you react to drivers who appear to be inexperienced?

Inexperienced drivers may react more slowly and make mistakes, so be patient and give them time.

You are following a learner driver who stalls at a junction. You should

Learner drivers are expected to make mistakes such as stalling; be patient and do not pressure them.

You are following a car driven by an elderly driver. You should

Older drivers' reactions may be slower, so allow for this and keep a safe distance.

You want to turn right from a main road into a side road. Just before turning you should

In Malta overtaking is done on the right, so just before turning right check your right-hand mirror and blind spot for vehicles overtaking you.

You are driving in town. There is a bus at the bus stop on the other side of the road. Why should you be careful?

Passengers getting off a bus may step out from behind it into your path, so slow down and be ready to stop.

How should you overtake horse riders?

Horses can be easily frightened, so pass slowly and give them plenty of room.

You are driving on a main road. You intend to turn right into a side road. Just before turning you should:

Vehicles overtake on the right in Malta, so a final check to the right just before turning right prevents a collision with an overtaking vehicle.

You are driving a lorry with a heavy load. You see this sign ahead. What should you be prepared to do?

The sign warns of a steep hill; with a heavy load you should change down to a lower gear so the engine can pull (or hold) the vehicle without labouring.

What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

This sign tells you that you have priority over oncoming vehicles on the narrow section ahead; still proceed with care.

What does this sign mean?

This sign gives you priority over vehicles coming from the opposite direction through the narrow section ahead.

Which FOUR of these would be indicated by a triangular road sign?

Triangular signs give warnings, such as a low bridge, road narrowing, T-junction or children crossing; 'ahead only' and 'minimum speed' are circular mandatory signs.

Which sign means that pedestrians may be walking along the road?

A

B

C

D

The first sign is the warning sign for pedestrians in the road ahead, used where there is no pavement.

What does this traffic sign mean?

A triangular sign with an exclamation mark warns of a general danger ahead; the plate below may explain the hazard.

You see this traffic light ahead. Which light(s) will come on next?

The light shown is amber alone, and after amber alone comes red alone.

These flashing red lights mean STOP. In which TWO of the following places could you find them?

Alternately flashing red stop lights are used at level crossings and outside places such as fire stations, where emergency vehicles need to come out.

What does this sign mean?

This is the clearway sign: you must not stop on the road at any time, even to pick up or set down passengers.

What does this sign mean?

This prohibitory sign means U-turns are not allowed.

The driver of the car in front is giving this arm signal. This means the driver:

The arm signal shown is the official signal that the driver intends to turn left.

You are approaching this sign. Who has priority?

This sign means you must give way to oncoming traffic through the narrow section ahead.

You are approaching a red traffic light. What signal or signals will show next?

The sequence after red is red and amber together, then green.

You see this sign ahead. What should you do?

This warning sign tells you the road narrows ahead, so slow down and take care.