The road
Your lorry has a curtain-sided body. Your route will take you over several high-level bridges. Why should you check the weather forecast before starting your journey?
You're in the centre lane of a motorway, overtaking another vehicle. What should you do before returning to the left-hand lane?
Which of these vehicles is most at risk from strong side wind?
You're driving in the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway. What should you check for before moving into the middle lane to overtake a slower vehicle?
Why should you take care before moving into the centre lane of a three-lane motorway?
Which road users are most likely to be affected by the turbulence created by large vehicles travelling at speed?
You're driving an articulated lorry on a three-lane motorway. When can you drive in the right-hand lane?
When should you use the two-second rule?
You're following a large vehicle. How can you improve your view ahead?
When shouldn't you overtake?
What component fitted to your vehicle will help following drivers in wet weather?
What problem may you have when driving at night?
What should you do after overtaking on a dual carriageway?
What should you do if an overtaking vehicle pulls in too close in front of you?
What do you need to be aware of when you drive over an exposed suspension bridge?
When do long vehicles sometimes need to straddle lanes?
What ground conditions are suitable for a tipper lorry to tip its load?
In strong winds, an overtaking lorry can cause additional air turbulence that can affect other road users. Which vehicle is most at risk from this turbulence?
You're driving along a motorway in thick fog at night. The reflective studs are red on your left and white on your right. Which lane are you in?
You're driving on a motorway and it's raining heavily. What should you do when spray is causing poor visibility?
Why can visibility be worse when driving at high speed in wet weather?
What should you do before overtaking on a single carriageway road?
You're driving on a motorway. You look in your mirrors and see smoke coming from your rear tyres. What should you do?
What's the greatest risk to your safety when you're overtaking on a motorway in very wet weather?
You're driving on a motorway. What should you do if your view ahead is restricted by heavy spray?
When may you use your vehicle's hazard warning lights while it's moving?
What should you do when you park your vehicle on a two-way road at night?
What should you do before you start to overtake a lorry?
Where would you expect to find buffer lanes?
You're overtaking another lorry. What should you do if you start to lose speed due to an uphill gradient?
What should you do before driving your high-sided lorry in windy weather?
You're driving in wet conditions. What should you try to do before braking?
Where would you anticipate problems when you're driving a high-sided vehicle on a windy day?
You're driving on a motorway in heavy rain. When are you allowed to use high-intensity rear fog lights?
You're driving in wet weather. What effect will faulty spray-suppression equipment have on other drivers?
Which vehicles are most likely to be affected by high winds?
You're overtaking a motorcycle in windy conditions. Why should you check your nearside mirror?
You're driving a high-sided vehicle on a motorway. You should anticipate the effects of side wind. When is this most likely to happen?
You're driving downhill. How will this affect your vehicle?
What must you be certain of before you overtake at night?
You're driving a lorry from a wet construction site onto a motorway. Why must you take extra precautions before leaving the site?
You're driving a lorry towards a high bridge on a windy day. What should you expect?
How much longer can your stopping distance be in snow than in dry weather?
What should you be aware of when you're overtaking on a motorway while it's raining heavily?
Which lane should you use when you're driving on a clear motorway, at the speed limit for your vehicle?
Why is it dangerous to follow a large goods vehicle too closely?
What do you need to be careful of when you're driving in high winds?
You're driving on a dual carriageway and intend to overtake the vehicle ahead. What should you do if there's a car approaching quickly behind you in the right-hand lane?
You're driving a long vehicle and want to turn right at a roundabout ahead. How should you signal if you need to occupy the left-hand lane?
You're driving a large vehicle in gusty conditions. Which vehicle is most likely to be affected by buffeting when you overtake it?
You're driving on a motorway in heavy rain. What could cause your steering to become unresponsive?
You're driving at the speed limit in the left-hand lane of a motorway. What should you do if you see lorries merging from a slip road ahead?
Which vehicle is least likely to be affected by high wind?
You're on a motorway, approaching a working snow plough. Why should you stay behind it?
What should you do when you drive in windy weather?
You're on a motorway and there's a strong side wind. Which vehicle is particularly at risk?
What's the best way to control your vehicle when driving on snow?
You're driving through the night. What could it mean if your steering feels lighter than normal?
It's raining. Why would a motorcyclist steer around drain covers on a bend?
How could you reduce the problems caused by a strong side wind when driving an empty curtain-sided vehicle on an exposed bridge?
When would weight transference be most likely to occur?
You're driving a high-sided vehicle in very windy conditions. Where should you avoid travelling?
What should you do when you're overtaking a motorcyclist in very windy conditions?
You're in the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway. Why should you check for any vehicles in the right-hand lane before you overtake?
What's a buffer lane?
You're driving a high-sided vehicle on a motorway. Where should you be especially aware of the effects of side wind?
You have stopped in an emergency refuge area. What must you do before you rejoin the carriageway?
Why should you be especially aware of parked cars when you're driving at night?
You're driving behind two cyclists. They're approaching a roundabout in the left-hand lane. What should you expect them to do?
How should you drive through flood water?
What might happen if using the brakes continuously causes them to overheat?
What time gap should you leave when you're following a vehicle on a wet road?
You're driving your lorry on the motorway. What should you do when visibility is reduced by heavy rain and spray?
When should you use a crawler lane?
You're driving on a motorway after it's been raining heavily. What should you do if spray is being thrown up, causing poor visibility?
You're driving in heavy rain. Why do you need to increase your distance from the vehicle in front?
You're driving a large vehicle in heavy rain on a motorway. You slow down to reduce the risk of aquaplaning. For what other reason should you slow down?
You're driving in heavy rain. What should you do if your steering suddenly feels very light?
Which vehicle is most at risk in windy conditions?
What should you do if you see a vehicle too close behind when you're driving in traffic on the motorway?
Why is tailgating dangerous?
When is a buffer lane most likely to be in use?
It's very windy and you're overtaking a motorcyclist on a motorway. What should you be aware of that may cause them problems?
How should you use the brakes in icy weather?
What should you do when you want to join a motorway where traffic is flowing freely?
When is a high-sided vehicle most affected by side wind?
What should you do as you approach a zebra crossing?
You're driving at 50 mph (80 km/h) on a dry, level road. What gap should you leave between your vehicle and the one in front?
What should you do before changing lanes to overtake on a motorway?
When are air deflectors most effective?
You're driving in the left-hand lane of a motorway. What should you do when you see a large vehicle merging from a slip road ahead?
You're driving at night. Why should you ensure that all your lights are clean and working correctly?
When do drivers of long vehicles need to straddle lanes?
You're driving a lorry of more than 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass along a motorway. When can you use the right-hand lane to overtake?
How will gravity affect a laden vehicle going downhill?
You're on a wet, level road, driving at 50 mph. What's the minimum time gap you should leave between your vehicle and the one in front?
How should you slow down or stop when you're driving on an icy road?
You've just overtaken another vehicle on a motorway. What should you avoid when moving back to the left?
What should you do if you intend to overtake a lorry that's throwing up spray?
What's a crawler lane for?
This vehicle is fitted with spray-suppression equipment. In what weather conditions will it be most useful?
You're driving in fog that's starting to clear. When should you switch off your high-intensity rear fog lights?
The entrances to roundabouts are often slippery when they're wet. How should you deal with this hazard?
You're driving at a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) in good, dry conditions. What distance should you stay behind the vehicle in front?
What should you do when you overtake a cyclist on a two-way road?
What should you do before driving your lorry away from a wet construction site at the side of a motorway?
You're on a motorway and the surface is still wet after rain. Why should you take care when you're overtaking?
You're driving a fully laden vehicle approaching an uphill gradient. What will happen if you start to overtake?
What does it indicate if you see white lights on a vehicle at night?
You're driving an empty curtain-sided vehicle. Why might you consider tying the curtains open?
Why should you take extra care when overtaking at night?
You're waiting at a T-junction. What should you do if you see a vehicle is coming from the right, with its left indicator flashing?
When should you check your vehicle's spray-suppression equipment?
What's the minimum distance you should allow for braking when it's raining heavily?
High-sided vehicles can be affected by side wind. On which type of road is this most likely?
You've just overtaken another large vehicle. How do you know when it's safe to move back to the nearside lane?
How should you rejoin the motorway after a breakdown on the hard shoulder?
When may vehicles over 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass (MAM) use the right-hand lane of a motorway to overtake?
You're driving in fog. When should high-intensity rear fog lights be used?
In fast traffic, when should you leave a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front?
Why should you be aware of motorcyclists on a motorway when there are gusty winds?
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