Chapter 3 of 9

Driving a truck safely

20 questions from the official bank with the right answer, in the order of the manual.

A test on this chapter Cards of this chapter

No. 1
In which lane(s) of motorways with three or more lanes per direction are lorries or combinations of them permitted to move:
1. AOnly in the rightmost lane.
2. BIn the two rightmost lanes.
3. CIn any lane, depending on the traffic conditions.
Right answer: B. An official question of the Ministry, in its official translation.
No. 2
In which lane(s) of streets with two lanes per direction are lorries or combinations of them allowed to move:
1. AOnly in the rightmost lane.
2. BIn either lane.
3. CIn the right lane and for a short time in special cases (overtaking, etc.) in the left one.
Right answer: C. An official question of the Ministry, in its official translation.
No. 3
In steep streets where it is impossible or difficult for two lorries coming from opposite directions to pass, which driver should give way?
1. AThe driver of the lorry that moves on the downhill.
2. BThe driver of the lorry that moves on the uphill.
Right answer: A. An official question of the Ministry, in its official translation.
No. 5
For how many consecutive hours is parking of lorries of over 3.500 kg allowed on the same position in streets within residential areas?
1. AUp to 12 hours.
2. BUp to 24 hours.
3. CAs many hours as its owner or driver wishes.
Right answer: B. An official question of the Ministry, in its official translation.
No. 7
When a bus has a breakdown within a residential area, at what distance should the driver place the warning triangle:
1. AAt a distance of at least 50 m.
2. BAt a distance of at least 20 m.
3. CAt a distance of up to 20 m.
Right answer: B. An official question of the Ministry, in its official translation.
No. 8
The wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS):
1. APrevents differential locking on curves.
2. BPrevents wheel skidding during acceleration.
3. CPrevents wheel locking when braking on a wet road.
Right answer: C. An official question of the Ministry, in its official translation.
No. 11
Outside urban centres the drivers must switch off the full beam headlights and use the dipped headlights or fog lights:
1. AIf there is a risk of dazzling other vehicles’ drivers coming from the opposite direction.
2. BHalf an hour before sunrise.
3. CWhen during driving they do not keep a safety distance.
Right answer: A. An official question of the Ministry, in its official translation.
No. 13
Which is the maximum permissible speed limit for lorries with a gross weight of over 3.500 kg in motorways, when this is not specified by special traffic signs?
1. A85 km/h.
2. B70 km/h.
3. C90 km/h.
Right answer: A. An official question of the Ministry, in its official translation.
No. 14
Which is the maximum permissible speed limit for lorries with a gross weight of over 3.500 kg in expressways, when this is not specified by special traffic signs?
1. A80 km/h.
2. B70 km/h.
3. C90 km/h.
Right answer: A. An official question of the Ministry, in its official translation.
No. 15
Which is the maximum permissible speed limit for lorries with a gross weight of over 3.500 kg outside residential areas, when this is not specified by special traffic signs?
1. A80 km/h
2. B70 km/h
3. C90 km/h
Right answer: A. An official question of the Ministry, in its official translation.
No. 16
What is the maximum speed limit for a combination of lorries outside residential areas, when this is not specified by special traffic signs?
1. A80 km/h.
2. B70 km/h.
3. C90 km/h.
Right answer: B. An official question of the Ministry, in its official translation.
No. 19
If more than one lorry that carry hazardous materials are moving in the same direction (convoy), the minimum distance they should keep from each other is recommended to be at least:
1. A75 m.
2. B100 m.
3. C150 m.
Right answer: A. An official question of the Ministry, in its official translation.
No. 20
A lorry in an expressway with three or more lanes in the same direction is allowed to move:
1. AOnly in the right lane.
2. BOnly in the two rightmost lanes.
3. CIn all lanes.
Right answer: B. An official question of the Ministry, in its official translation.
No. 21
A lorry moving in a road with two lanes, in the same direction, is allowed to move:
1. AIn the right lane. It may use the left one only in order to overtake or in other special cases and for a limited period of time.
2. BIn the right lane. It is not permitted to use the left one in any case.
3. CIn either lane.
Right answer: A. An official question of the Ministry, in its official translation.
No. 22
A lorry moving in a single-lane road is allowed to move?
1. AIn the middle of the lane.
2. BIn the right edge of the road.
3. CIn the middle of the road.
Right answer: B. An official question of the Ministry, in its official translation.
No. 24
In which of the following cases is overtaking very dangerous?
1. AWhen one’s direction has only one lane and one uses part of the road of the opposite direction.
2. BWhen one overtakes in a motorway due to the high speeds developed.
3. CWhen in a two-way street with two lanes per direction one uses, for overtaking, the left lane of their direction.
Right answer: A. An official question of the Ministry, in its official translation.
No. 25
What are the reasons that make the movement of loaded lorries very dangerous on bends?
1. AThe volume, kind and weight of the load.
2. BThe speed reduction of the lorry.
3. CThe proper handling by the driver.
Right answer: A. An official question of the Ministry, in its official translation.
No. 26
In order to negotiate a curve safely, the driver of a loaded lorry should:
1. ASlow down when within the curve.
2. BChange into a higher gear.
3. CSlow down before the curve and not when within it.
Right answer: C. An official question of the Ministry, in its official translation.
No. 27
The driver of a lorry (in particular, if it is loaded) that approaches a very steep downhill, must take the steps mentioned below in the following order:
1. ABefore reaching the downhill they should change into a lower gear, use the retarder so as to avoid the frequent, steady and long braking.
2. BContinue at the same speed and, when they ascertain that the vehicle accelerates, use the retarder and then change into a lower gear.
3. CPress continuously the footbrake pedal, as necessary, either by a frequent alternating pressing or a continuous and steady pressing.
Right answer: A. An official question of the Ministry, in its official translation.
No. 30
After the connection of an articulated lorry (tractive unit with semi-trailer) should you make checks?
1. ANo, it is not necessary, provided that the connection was carried out in accordance with the prescribed order of actions.
2. BYes, mainly of the connection, of the plate-pin joint locking and functionality of the braking system and electrical circuit of the semi-trailer.
Right answer: B. An official question of the Ministry, in its official translation.

In which lane(s) of motorways with three or more lanes per direction are lorries or combinations of them permitted to move:

In which lane(s) of streets with two lanes per direction are lorries or combinations of them allowed to move:

In steep streets where it is impossible or difficult for two lorries coming from opposite directions to pass, which driver should give way?

For how many consecutive hours is parking of lorries of over 3.500 kg allowed on the same position in streets within residential areas?

When a bus has a breakdown within a residential area, at what distance should the driver place the warning triangle:

The wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS):

Outside urban centres the drivers must switch off the full beam headlights and use the dipped headlights or fog lights:

Which is the maximum permissible speed limit for lorries with a gross weight of over 3.500 kg in motorways, when this is not specified by special traffic signs?

Which is the maximum permissible speed limit for lorries with a gross weight of over 3.500 kg in expressways, when this is not specified by special traffic signs?

Which is the maximum permissible speed limit for lorries with a gross weight of over 3.500 kg outside residential areas, when this is not specified by special traffic signs?

What is the maximum speed limit for a combination of lorries outside residential areas, when this is not specified by special traffic signs?

If more than one lorry that carry hazardous materials are moving in the same direction (convoy), the minimum distance they should keep from each other is recommended to be at least:

A lorry in an expressway with three or more lanes in the same direction is allowed to move:

A lorry moving in a road with two lanes, in the same direction, is allowed to move:

A lorry moving in a single-lane road is allowed to move?

In which of the following cases is overtaking very dangerous?

What are the reasons that make the movement of loaded lorries very dangerous on bends?

In order to negotiate a curve safely, the driver of a loaded lorry should:

The driver of a lorry (in particular, if it is loaded) that approaches a very steep downhill, must take the steps mentioned below in the following order:

After the connection of an articulated lorry (tractive unit with semi-trailer) should you make checks?