Cameroon Heavy-Vehicle Theory study plan
Cameroon Heavy-Vehicle Theory · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Road Signs, Signals and Road Markings
Classify every regulatory, warning, and information sign type into a personal three-column table with at least 40 entries drawn from Cameroon road practice
Decode the meaning of each road marking category (edge lines, centre lines, hatched areas, stop lines, zebra crossings) and state the rule each one imposes on a heavy vehicle
Interpret police hand signals, traffic-light sequences including flashing amber, and the priority order when signals conflict with markings
Explain how sign placement, sight distance, and stopping distance interact for a loaded truck approaching a junction
Your checkpoint
A hand-drawn or printed flashcard set of 40 signs and markings, self-tested with a score of at least 36/40 recorded on paper
Road Signs, Signals and Road Markings & Traffic Rules and Right-of-Way
Apply right-of-way rules at uncontrolled intersections, roundabouts, and T-junctions, and justify each decision in writing
Identify the specific offences and penalties attached to ignoring stop signs, red lights, and no-entry markings
Distinguish overtaking prohibitions signalled by markings from those signalled by signs, and state where heavy vehicles face extra restrictions
Solve at least 15 scenario-style sign-and-rule questions without referring to notes
Your checkpoint
A written answer sheet of 15 mixed sign/right-of-way scenarios with a short justification for each choice, reviewed against the highway code
Heavy-Vehicle Mechanical Knowledge and Pre-Trip Inspection
Name the function of each major system on a heavy vehicle: air brake circuit, exhaust brake, suspension, steering linkage, and fifth wheel coupling
Perform a documented pre-trip inspection sequence covering tyres, wheels, brake lines, lights, coupling, load security, and fluid levels
Diagnose three common fault symptoms (brake fade, air pressure loss, steering wander) and state the correct action before driving
Explain the difference between service brake, parking brake, and emergency brake operation on an air-braked truck
Your checkpoint
A completed pre-trip inspection checklist with at least 25 items, each ticked with a one-line note on what a fault would look like
Vehicle Loading, Mass Limits and Dimensions & Heavy-Vehicle Mechanical Knowledge and Pre-Trip Inspection
State the legal maximum gross vehicle mass, axle loads, height, width, and length limits applicable to heavy vehicles in Cameroon and explain how each is checked
Calculate load distribution across axles for a given cargo weight and identify when a load becomes illegal or unstable
Describe correct load-securing methods for typical cargoes and the risks of shifted loads on braking and cornering
Link overloading to braking distance, tyre failure, and road damage with concrete examples
Your checkpoint
A one-page load-planning worksheet showing an axle-load calculation for a sample cargo plus a written overloading-risk summary
Safe Driving, Hazard Perception and Defensive Driving & Road Safety, Accident Procedures and First Aid
Identify the main hazard categories on Cameroonian roads (pedestrians, motorbikes, livestock, unlit vehicles at night, wet-season road damage) and state a defensive response to each
Apply the two-second following rule and adjust it for rain, night, and heavy load
Execute the correct sequence of actions at an accident scene: secure the area, warn traffic, call for help, and avoid secondary collisions
Demonstrate basic first-aid priorities: bleeding control, airway, recovery position, and when not to move a casualty
Your checkpoint
A written hazard-response log of 10 real or described road situations with the chosen defensive action and first-aid step for each
Driver Licensing, Documentation and Traffic Law & Fatigue, Alcohol, Drugs and Fitness to Drive
List the licence classes, endorsements, and documents a heavy-vehicle driver must carry, and state the consequences of driving without them
Explain the legal alcohol limit, the effect of drugs and medication on fitness to drive, and the penalties for impairment
Describe fatigue causes, warning signs, and the rest-break strategy a professional driver should plan into a journey
Outline the obligations after a collision: stopping, reporting, insurance notification, and dealing with authorities
Your checkpoint
A two-column summary sheet: legal requirement versus penalty for at least 12 driver-documentation and fitness-to-drive items
Environmental Awareness, Fuel Efficiency and Vehicle Maintenance & Heavy-Vehicle Mechanical Knowledge and Pre-Trip Inspection
Apply fuel-efficient driving techniques: smooth acceleration, engine-speed management, correct gear selection, and avoiding unnecessary idling
Explain how tyre pressure, wheel alignment, and filter condition affect fuel consumption and emissions
Build a simple weekly maintenance and daily walk-around routine that catches faults before they become breakdowns
Describe how poor maintenance contributes to air pollution and how to reduce a vehicle's environmental impact
Your checkpoint
A written weekly maintenance and eco-driving routine of at least 10 scheduled checks with the reason for each
Road Signs, Signals and Road Markings & Traffic Rules and Right-of-Way & Heavy-Vehicle Mechanical Knowledge and Pre-Trip Inspection & Vehicle Loading, Mass Limits and Dimensions & Safe Driving, Hazard Perception and Defensive Driving & Road Safety, Accident Procedures and First Aid & Driver Licensing, Documentation and Traffic Law & Fatigue, Alcohol, Drugs and Fitness to Drive & Environmental Awareness, Fuel Efficiency and Vehicle Maintenance
Complete two full timed mock exams under exam conditions and record scores per domain
Re-study the two weakest domains using the recorded error log until each reaches at least 80 percent accuracy
Recite from memory the pre-trip inspection sequence, accident-scene actions, and key mass and dimension limits
Review all personal flashcards and summary sheets once, marking anything still uncertain for a final pass
Your checkpoint
Two completed mock-exam score sheets with an error log and a final one-page revision sheet covering every domain
Milestones
Week 2: Score at least 80 percent on a self-made 30-question signs and right-of-way test without notes
Week 4: Perform the full pre-trip inspection from memory in under 15 minutes and complete the axle-load calculation correctly
Week 6: Score at least 75 percent on a mixed 40-question mock covering domains 1 to 6, with no domain below 60 percent
Week 8: Score at least 85 percent on both full mock exams, with every domain at or above 80 percent