QLD Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test flashcards
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- Heavy rigid (HR) class
- An HR licence covers a rigid vehicle with a GVM over 15 tonnes, or a heavy bus seating more than 12 adults including the driver.
- Multi-combination (MC) class
- An MC licence covers a prime mover or rigid vehicle towing two or more trailers, with a combined GVM over 15 tonnes.
- Light rigid (LR) class
- An LR licence covers a rigid vehicle with a GVM over 4.5 tonnes but not more than 8 tonnes, or a light bus seating more than 12 adults.
- Medium rigid (MR) class
- An MR licence covers a rigid vehicle with a GVM over 8 tonnes but not more than 15 tonnes, or a medium bus seating more than 12 adults.
- Heavy combination (HC) class
- An HC licence covers a prime mover or rigid vehicle towing one or more trailers, with a combined GVM over 15 tonnes.
- Heavy vehicle definition
- A heavy vehicle is any motor vehicle or trailer with a gross vehicle mass (GVM) over 4.5 tonnes. Buses are classified separately by seating capacity.
- Default urban speed limit
- The general urban speed limit in Queensland is 50 km/h unless signs indicate otherwise. Heavy vehicles must not exceed posted limits.
- Minimum following distance
- A minimum following distance of 3 seconds applies in good conditions. Increase to 4 seconds or more in rain, at night, or when heavily loaded.
- Cyclist passing distance
- When overtaking a cyclist, a heavy vehicle must leave at least 1 metre at 60 km/h or below, and at least 1.5 metres above 60 km/h.
- Railway crossing procedure
- At a railway level crossing, heavy vehicles must stop, look, and listen unless a sign or signal indicates it is safe to proceed without stopping.
- Load projection warning
- Any load projecting more than 1.2 metres behind a vehicle must carry a warning flag or light to alert other road users.
- Blood alcohol limit
- Heavy vehicle licence holders in Queensland must have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.00. Any alcohol above zero is an offence.
- General mass limits (GML)
- GML include steer axle 6.0 t, single axle 9.0 t, tandem axle group 16.5 t, and tri-axle group 20.0 t, unless otherwise permitted.
- General dimension limits
- General dimension limits are width 2.5 m, height 4.3 m, rigid vehicle length 12.5 m, and combination length 19.0 m, except road trains.
- Rear overhang limit
- For a rigid vehicle, rear overhang must not exceed 3.7 metres or 60% of the wheelbase, whichever is less.
- Load restraint requirement
- A load must be restrained so it cannot become dislodged. Use lashings, chains, or straps rated for the load mass and checked before travel.
- Overmass permit
- An overmass or overdimensional vehicle requires a permit unless operating under a notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance with mass or dimension limits.
- Weighbridge compliance
- Axle mass limits are enforced at weighbridges. Drivers must ensure the vehicle and load comply with applicable mass limits before proceeding.
- Standard fatigue limits
- Under standard solo fatigue rules, a driver must have at least 7 continuous hours of stationary rest in any 24-hour period and not work more than 12 hours.
- Minimum rest break
- A minimum 30-minute rest break is required after 5 hours of work time (or 5.5 hours under some exemptions) for fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle drivers.
- Work diary retention
- Work diaries must be carried and completed accurately. Records must be kept for at least 3 years and made available for inspection.
- Fatigue-related offences
- Fatigue-related offences include exceeding work time, failing to take minimum rest breaks, and falsifying work diary entries. Penalties can include fines and licence action.
- Night work rest
- Night work may require additional rest breaks under fatigue rules. Drivers must manage fatigue and stop to rest if feeling tired.
- Pre-start check
- Before each journey, a driver should check tyres, brakes, lights, steering, fluids, and load security to ensure the vehicle is safe to operate.
- Major defect
- A major defect, such as brake failure, steering fault, or tyre with insufficient tread, means the vehicle must not be driven until repaired.
- Minor defect
- A minor defect, such as a faulty interior light, must be repaired within a specified time. The vehicle may continue if it remains safe to operate.
- Defect reporting
- A driver must report any defect that affects safe operation to the operator and record it in the maintenance system before further driving.
- Tyre tread depth
- Tyres must have a tread depth of at least 1.5 mm across the tread width. Heavy vehicle tyres may have higher requirements depending on the axle.
- Brake system check
- Brake systems must be tested regularly. Air pressure loss or unusual noises indicate a defect requiring immediate attention before driving.
- Defect notice compliance
- Defect notices issued by authorities must be complied with. Failing to rectify a major defect can lead to grounding of the vehicle.
- Daily inspection records
- Daily inspection records should be kept and made available for inspection by authorised officers to demonstrate compliance with maintenance requirements.
- Load security check
- Load security must be checked before each journey. Loads must be restrained so they cannot move or fall, using appropriate lashings or straps.