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Question 1Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

Under Jordanian traffic law, what is the general maximum speed limit for heavy goods vehicles on a rural highway outside built-up areas, unless a lower limit is posted?

  1. 80 km/h
  2. 50 km/h
  3. 100 km/h
  4. 70 km/h Correct answer.

Explanation

Heavy goods vehicles in Jordan are held to a lower rural ceiling than private cars because of their mass and braking distance. The standard figure applied to trucks outside towns is 70 km/h unless a lower sign is posted. Candidates should always check posted signs, which override the general default.

Question 2Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A heavy truck approaches a sign showing a red circle with the number 30 inside. What does this require?

  1. A minimum speed of 30 km/h must be maintained
  2. A 30-metre stopping distance must be kept
  3. The vehicle may not exceed 30 km/h Correct answer.
  4. The truck must stop after 30 metres

Explanation

A red-bordered circle containing a number is a prohibition sign that sets a maximum permitted speed. The number states kilometres per hour, so the driver must keep the vehicle at or below that figure. Blue circular signs, by contrast, indicate minimum speeds.

Question 3Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

What does a solid white line along the centre of a two-way carriageway mean for a heavy vehicle driver?

  1. Crossing it to overtake is prohibited Correct answer.
  2. Overtaking is allowed when the road ahead is clear
  3. The line marks a bus-only lane boundary
  4. It marks the edge of the carriageway only

Explanation

A continuous centre line is a mandatory longitudinal marking that must not be crossed or straddled. It is placed where visibility or road geometry makes overtaking unsafe. The prohibition applies regardless of how clear the driver believes the road ahead to be.

Question 4Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A heavy vehicle driver sees a circular blue sign with a white arrow pointing straight ahead. What is the effect?

  1. Turning is permitted in either direction
  2. The road ahead is one-way only
  3. Straight-ahead travel is mandatory at that point Correct answer.
  4. Straight ahead is recommended but optional

Explanation

Blue circular signs are mandatory instruction signs, and an arrow inside one directs the permitted direction of travel. A single straight arrow means the driver must proceed straight and may not turn. It is not advisory; ignoring it is an offence.

Question 5Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

In Jordan, what does a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black symbol generally indicate?

  1. A service facility location
  2. A mandatory prohibition
  3. A parking restriction zone
  4. A warning of a hazard ahead Correct answer.

Explanation

Warning signs in Jordan use a diamond shape to alert drivers to hazards such as bends, junctions or steep gradients ahead. They call for reduced speed and increased attention rather than imposing a legal prohibition. Prohibitions appear on circular signs.

Question 6Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A heavy truck is involved in a collision that causes injury to a person. What is the driver's first legal obligation?

  1. Move all vehicles before doing anything else
  2. Exchange details only if the other party requests it
  3. Continue to the nearest police station without stopping
  4. Stop immediately, secure the scene and report to the police Correct answer.

Explanation

Jordanian traffic law requires a driver involved in an injury collision to stop at once, take reasonable steps to secure the scene and notify the police. Fleeing the scene is a serious offence. Details are exchanged in addition to, not instead of, reporting.

Question 7Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

What is the meaning of a red circle containing a black truck symbol on a Jordanian road?

  1. Trucks may proceed only at night
  2. Trucks are prohibited from proceeding Correct answer.
  3. Trucks must use the left lane
  4. Trucks must reduce speed to 40 km/h

Explanation

A red-bordered circle with a vehicle symbol is a prohibition sign banning that class of vehicle from the route or section ahead. The truck driver must therefore not proceed and should follow an alternative route. It does not merely restrict speed or lane choice.

Question 8Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

When may a heavy vehicle driver lawfully use a mobile phone while driving on a Jordanian road?

  1. When using a hands-free kit without holding the device Correct answer.
  2. When the call lasts under one minute
  3. When driving below 40 km/h
  4. When traffic is stationary in a queue

Explanation

Holding and operating a phone while driving is prohibited because it distracts the driver from the road. A hands-free arrangement that does not require holding the device is the lawful alternative. Neither slow traffic nor short calls create an exception.

Question 9Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A truck approaches a junction where a traffic officer is directing vehicles while the traffic lights show green. Which instruction must the driver follow?

  1. The road markings, because they are permanent
  2. The officer, because their directions take precedence Correct answer.
  3. Whichever allows the fastest passage
  4. The traffic light, because signals override people

Explanation

A police officer directing traffic takes precedence over fixed signals and markings. Drivers must obey the officer's hand signals even when the lights indicate otherwise. This hierarchy exists so that incidents and congestion can be managed safely.

Question 10Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A heavy goods vehicle is carrying a load that projects beyond the rear of the vehicle. What is required?

  1. That the vehicle travels only on motorways
  2. A red flag or warning marker visible to following traffic Correct answer.
  3. A police escort at all times
  4. Nothing, provided the load is tied down

Explanation

A load overhanging the rear must be made visible to traffic behind, typically with a warning marker or flag, so following drivers can judge the true extent of the vehicle. Securing the load alone does not satisfy the visibility requirement. Escorts are reserved for exceptional oversized loads.

Question 11Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

What does a single broken white line separating two lanes travelling in the same direction permit?

  1. Driving astride the line continuously
  2. Parking along the lane boundary
  3. Overtaking on the right at any time
  4. Lane changing when it is safe to do so Correct answer.

Explanation

A broken white line between lanes in the same direction indicates that lane changes are permitted when safe. It is not a parking boundary and does not license continuous straddling. Drivers must still signal and check mirrors before moving across.

Question 12Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A truck carrying dangerous goods approaches a tunnel sign showing a prohibition on vehicles carrying dangerous substances. What must the driver do?

  1. Stop before the tunnel and take an alternative route Correct answer.
  2. Wait at the entrance until a convoy forms
  3. Proceed slowly through the tunnel with hazard lights on
  4. Reduce speed to 30 km/h and continue

Explanation

A prohibition sign banning dangerous-substance carriers from a tunnel is absolute and admits no speed-based exception. The driver must not enter and must divert to a permitted route. Hazard lights or convoy waiting do not override the ban.

Question 13Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

On a steep downhill gradient, what is the correct technique for a heavily loaded truck to control speed?

  1. Coast in neutral to reduce engine wear
  2. Select a low gear and use engine braking with intermittent braking Correct answer.
  3. Switch off the engine to save fuel
  4. Rely on the footbrake continuously down the slope

Explanation

Continuous footbrake use on a long descent can overheat the brakes and cause fade, which is especially dangerous for a heavy load. Selecting a low gear lets engine braking hold the speed while the service brake is used briefly and intermittently. Coasting or shutting off the engine removes control.

Question 14Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A heavy vehicle driver intends to turn right at a junction. What must be checked before and during the manoeuvre?

  1. The right blind spot and any cyclists or pedestrians alongside Correct answer.
  2. Only the vehicle directly ahead
  3. The rear-view mirror alone
  4. Only the traffic light state

Explanation

Large vehicles have significant blind spots, and a right turn can sweep across cyclists or pedestrians travelling alongside. The driver must check mirrors and the blind spot and signal in good time. Relying on a single mirror or the light state leaves other road users unseen.

Question 15Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

What is the purpose of a hatched area bounded by solid white lines in the centre of a Jordanian road?

  1. A lane reserved for overtaking
  2. A parking bay for heavy vehicles
  3. A lane for slow-moving trucks
  4. A refuge area that vehicles must not enter Correct answer.

Explanation

Hatched areas bordered by solid lines separate opposing traffic streams or protect turning space and must not be entered except in an emergency. They are not driving or parking lanes. Crossing the bounding solid line to use the hatch is prohibited.

Question 16Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A truck driver is directed by a sign showing a red circle with a white horizontal bar. What does this require?

  1. End of all restrictions
  2. No parking at any time
  3. No entry for vehicular traffic Correct answer.
  4. Stop and wait for a green light

Explanation

A red circle with a white horizontal bar is the universal no-entry sign, meaning vehicles may not proceed past it. It is different from a stop sign, which requires a halt before continuing. Drivers must find another route.

Question 17Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

What must a heavy vehicle driver do when approaching a pedestrian crossing where a person is waiting to cross?

  1. Change lane and accelerate past
  2. Sound the horn and continue at speed
  3. Slow down and give way to the pedestrian Correct answer.
  4. Flash headlights to warn the pedestrian to wait

Explanation

Drivers must slow down and yield to pedestrians at marked crossings, and heavy vehicles need a longer stopping distance so early reduction of speed is essential. Sounding the horn or flashing lights does not transfer priority to the vehicle. The pedestrian has the right to cross.

Question 18Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A heavy goods vehicle wishes to overtake a slower vehicle on a rural road. Which condition must be satisfied before the manoeuvre?

  1. The vehicle ahead signals that it is safe
  2. The truck's engine is powerful enough
  3. The road has at least three lanes
  4. The overtaking lane is clear, the line marking permits it and visibility is sufficient Correct answer.

Explanation

Overtaking is lawful only when the lane ahead is clear, the marking permits crossing and the driver can see far enough to complete the move safely. A signal from the vehicle ahead is not an authorisation. Engine power or lane count do not by themselves make an overtake legal.

Question 19Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A truck is stopped by a traffic officer who requests the driving licence and vehicle registration documents. What is the driver's obligation?

  1. Produce the requested documents for inspection Correct answer.
  2. Promise to present them the next day
  3. Show only the licence and not the registration
  4. Refuse until a written reason is given

Explanation

Drivers must carry and produce their licence and the vehicle's registration documents when required by a traffic officer. Refusal or postponement is an offence. The officer does not need to provide a written justification before inspection.

Question 20Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A heavy vehicle approaches a junction marked with a yellow box grid on the carriageway. How should the driver proceed?

  1. Always stop inside the box to give way
  2. Enter only if the exit beyond the box is clear Correct answer.
  3. Enter and stop in the box if the exit is blocked
  4. Treat the box as a parking area

Explanation

A yellow box junction must not be entered unless the driver can clear it without stopping, so the exit must be clear first. Stopping inside the box blocks crossing traffic and is prohibited. The box is not a stopping or parking place.

Question 21Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A truck's permitted maximum laden weight is exceeded by the load being carried. What is the legal position?

  1. It is permitted if the load is agricultural produce
  2. It is permitted if the driver reduces speed
  3. It is an offence regardless of speed Correct answer.
  4. It is permitted on rural roads only

Explanation

Exceeding a vehicle's permitted maximum laden weight is an offence because it affects braking, stability and road damage. Reducing speed does not cure the overload. There is no exemption for particular road types or cargo categories.

Question 22Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

Why does a heavy goods vehicle require a substantially longer stopping distance than a private car at the same speed?

  1. Its greater mass increases the kinetic energy that brakes must dissipate Correct answer.
  2. Its steering is deliberately restricted
  3. Its tyres have less tread by design
  4. Its engine is always less powerful

Explanation

Stopping distance grows with mass because the brakes must dissipate far more kinetic energy, and a laden truck also carries greater momentum. This is why heavy drivers must maintain larger gaps and lower speeds. Tyre design and engine power are not the governing factors.

Question 23Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A driver of a heavy vehicle is tired on a long intercity route. Which action is consistent with Jordanian traffic law and safe practice?

  1. Open the window and continue without stopping
  2. Continue while drinking strong coffee
  3. Stop at a safe place and rest before continuing Correct answer.
  4. Increase speed to finish the journey sooner

Explanation

Driving while fatigued impairs reaction time and judgement, and a heavy vehicle magnifies the consequences of any error. The lawful and safe response is to stop at a safe location and rest. Stimulants or fresh air do not remove fatigue.

Question 24Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A heavy vehicle is descending a hill and the driver notices the brakes becoming less effective. What is the most appropriate immediate response?

  1. Use a lower gear to gain engine braking and find a safe place to stop Correct answer.
  2. Continue and rely on the handbrake alone
  3. Pump the accelerator to increase braking power
  4. Turn off the engine to slow the vehicle

Explanation

Fading brakes mean the service brake is overheating, so the driver should shift to a lower gear to let engine braking reduce speed and stop safely as soon as possible. The handbrake alone cannot control a heavy vehicle on a gradient. Accelerating or cutting the engine worsens the situation.

Question 25Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A truck approaches a level crossing where the barrier is raised but the red lights are flashing. What must the driver do?

  1. Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing Correct answer.
  2. Stop on the tracks to check for trains
  3. Proceed because the barrier is up
  4. Proceed slowly while sounding the horn

Explanation

Flashing red lights at a level crossing mean a train is approaching and the driver must stop and wait, even if the barrier has not yet lowered. The barrier position does not override the lights. Stopping on the tracks is extremely dangerous.

Question 26Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

On a Jordanian road, a circular sign with a red border containing the number 40 in black means that a heavy vehicle driver must:

  1. Sound the horn every 40 metres
  2. Not exceed 40 km/h Correct answer.
  3. Maintain a following gap of 40 metres
  4. Keep a minimum speed of 40 km/h

Explanation

A red-bordered circle carrying a black number is a regulatory maximum speed sign, so the figure shown is the highest speed permitted from that point onward. Heavy vehicles may also be subject to lower limits for their category, in which case the lower figure applies.

Question 27Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A heavy truck is travelling on a road where a solid white line runs along its side of the centre of the carriageway. What does this line require of the driver?

  1. Stay on the left of it except when overtaking a cyclist
  2. Keep to the side of the line indicated, without crossing it Correct answer.
  3. Cross it freely provided the indicator is used
  4. Cross it only when the road ahead is clear for 50 metres

Explanation

A continuous white line at the centre of the carriageway marks a boundary the driver must not cross; it is placed where crossing would be unsafe because of limited visibility or junction layout. Overtaking across such a line is prohibited regardless of how clear the road appears.

Question 28Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A driver of a heavy goods vehicle approaches a STOP sign at a minor road joining a main road. What is the correct legal action?

  1. Stop only when a traffic officer is present
  2. Stop only if another vehicle is approaching
  3. Slow down and continue if nothing is visible
  4. Come to a complete stop at the line, then proceed when safe Correct answer.

Explanation

The STOP sign, supported by the solid stop line, requires a full stop before entering the major road, after which the driver may proceed only when the way is clear. Rolling slowly past the line does not satisfy the requirement, and a loaded truck needs the pause to check both directions.

Question 29Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

What does a blue circular sign showing a white arrow pointing down and to the left require a truck driver to do?

  1. Turn left at the next junction
  2. Leave the carriageway to the left
  3. Pass to the left of the obstacle or island ahead Correct answer.
  4. Give way to traffic coming from the left

Explanation

A blue circular sign with a white directional arrow is a mandatory direction sign telling drivers which side of an obstruction, island or narrowing they must use. It directs the path of travel rather than ordering a turn at a junction.

Question 30Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A truck driver sees a yellow diamond-shaped warning sign with a black symbol of a vehicle skidding. How should the driver respond on a wet road?

  1. Maintain speed because the sign applies only in winter
  2. Move to the centre of the road to gain grip
  3. Reduce speed before the hazard and avoid sudden braking or steering Correct answer.
  4. Accelerate to pass the section quickly

Explanation

Yellow diamond warning signs alert drivers to a hazard ahead and call for a reduction in speed before reaching it. A loaded truck on a wet surface should slow progressively and avoid abrupt braking or steering inputs that could break traction.

Question 31Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A heavy vehicle is parked on a rural road at night where there is no street lighting. What does Jordanian traffic law require regarding the vehicle's lights?

  1. Headlights must be left on main beam
  2. Parking lights must be left on so the vehicle is visible Correct answer.
  3. No lights are needed if the vehicle is off the carriageway
  4. Only the hazard lights may be used while parked

Explanation

A vehicle left on an unlit road at night must display parking lights so that other road users can see it in time, which matters greatly for a large, dark vehicle body. Hazard lights are a warning device for a breakdown or hazard, not a substitute for position lighting.

Question 32Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A truck approaches a junction where a sign shows a red triangle with the point downwards and a black symbol inside. What is the driver's obligation?

  1. Give way to traffic on the road being joined Correct answer.
  2. Proceed first because the triangle faces the other road
  3. Turn only in the direction of the symbol
  4. Stop completely before entering the junction

Explanation

The inverted red triangle is the give-way sign: the driver must yield to traffic on the road being entered and proceed only when it is safe. Unlike the STOP sign, it does not demand a complete stop when the road is clearly free.

Question 33Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A heavy goods vehicle is approaching a roundabout. Which statement correctly describes the driver's obligation towards traffic already circulating?

  1. Priority depends on which lane the truck intends to use
  2. The largest vehicle present always has priority
  3. Circulating traffic has priority and entering vehicles must give way Correct answer.
  4. Traffic entering has priority over circulating traffic

Explanation

At a roundabout, vehicles already on the circulatory carriageway have priority, and drivers entering must give way and, if necessary, stop. A heavy vehicle needs extra time to enter safely because of its size and slow acceleration, so the driver should wait for a clear gap rather than force an entry.

Question 34Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A truck driver wishes to change lanes on a multi-lane urban road. Which combination of checks is required before the manoeuvre?

  1. A horn warning to nearby vehicles followed by the move
  2. Mirrors, a shoulder check of the blind spot and a signal in good time Correct answer.
  3. A shoulder check only, to keep attention on the road ahead
  4. A signal only, since mirrors cover all blind spots

Explanation

Lane changing requires the driver to check the mirrors, look into the blind spot over the shoulder and signal in good time so other road users know the intention. A heavy vehicle has large blind areas, so mirror checks alone are insufficient before moving sideways.

Question 35Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A driver of a loaded truck is directed by a traffic officer to stop at a checkpoint. The driver's documents are in order. What is the driver's legal duty?

  1. Continue driving unless the officer shows written authority
  2. Refuse to stop if this would delay a scheduled delivery
  3. Comply with the officer's direction and present the documents on request Correct answer.
  4. Comply only if the checkpoint is marked by a permanent sign

Explanation

Directions given by a traffic officer on duty must be obeyed, and drivers of heavy vehicles are required to produce their licence, vehicle registration and other relevant papers when asked. Delivery schedules do not override a lawful direction to stop.

Question 36Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A truck is carrying a load of loose sand on an open flatbed. Which requirement applies under Jordanian traffic rules?

  1. Covering is required only on motorways
  2. The load must be covered or secured so that no material can fall onto the road Correct answer.
  3. The load may project sideways if marked with a red flag
  4. The load may remain uncovered if the truck keeps below 40 km/h

Explanation

Loads must be secured and, where the material is loose or likely to be blown or shaken out, covered so that nothing falls onto the carriageway and endangers following traffic. Falling material is a serious hazard, particularly when it strikes a smaller vehicle behind a truck.

Question 37Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A heavy vehicle driver is following a slow tractor on a narrow rural road with a continuous centre line. What is the correct course of action?

  1. Overtake if the tractor signals to the right
  2. Remain behind and wait for a legal overtaking opportunity Correct answer.
  3. Overtake by using the hard shoulder
  4. Overtake because agricultural vehicles must always give way

Explanation

A continuous centre line prohibits crossing, so the truck must stay behind the tractor until a section with a broken line and adequate sight distance allows a lawful overtaking manoeuvre. Patience is essential because a loaded truck needs a long clear stretch to complete the pass.

Question 38Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A truck driver is about to enter a road marked with a sign showing a red circle containing a white lorry symbol. What does this mean?

  1. Lorries must sound a warning before entering
  2. Lorries are prohibited from entering that road Correct answer.
  3. Lorries may enter but must reduce speed to 30 km/h
  4. Lorries must use the left-hand lane only

Explanation

A red circle with a vehicle symbol inside is a prohibition sign, so a white lorry on a red ground bars goods vehicles from the road beyond the sign. The restriction may be qualified by a plate showing a weight limit or times, which the driver must read before proceeding.

Question 39Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A driver of a heavy vehicle notices that a mandatory direction sign and a police officer's hand signal conflict at a junction. Which instruction takes precedence?

  1. Whichever instruction allows the vehicle to proceed first
  2. The officer's signal, because it overrides signs and markings Correct answer.
  3. The road marking, because it is painted at the junction
  4. The sign, because it is a permanent legal installation

Explanation

Signals given by a police officer on duty take precedence over traffic lights, signs and road markings, because the officer is managing the actual conditions at the scene. A driver must follow the officer's direction even where a sign appears to permit a different movement.

Question 40Traffic Law, Signs and Road Markings

A truck with a permitted maximum laden weight of 12 tonnes approaches a bridge preceded by a sign showing a red circle with the figure 10 t. What is the legal position?

  1. The truck may cross at reduced speed
  2. The truck may cross if it travels in the centre of the bridge
  3. The truck may cross if the actual load is below 10 tonnes
  4. The truck may not cross because its permitted weight exceeds the limit Correct answer.

Explanation

A weight-limit sign applies to the permitted maximum laden weight of the vehicle, so a truck rated above the figure shown may not use the bridge even if it happens to be lightly loaded at the time. The restriction protects the structure from vehicles designed to carry more than it can bear.

Question 41Safe Driving and Defensive Driving Techniques

Jordanian traffic law requires a heavy vehicle driver to keep a safe following distance. At 80 km/h on a dry road, which gap best reflects the two-second rule?

  1. About 22 metres
  2. About 90 metres
  3. About 45 metres Correct answer.
  4. About 10 metres

Explanation

The two-second rule means the gap in seconds multiplied by speed. At 80 km/h the vehicle covers roughly 22 metres per second, so two seconds equals about 45 metres. This gap gives time to react if the truck ahead brakes suddenly.

Question 42Safe Driving and Defensive Driving Techniques

Why should a heavy truck driver increase the following distance when the road surface is wet?

  1. Because headlights become dimmer in rain
  2. Because braking distance grows and tyres lose grip more easily Correct answer.
  3. Because the engine needs more cooling air
  4. Because the legal speed limit always drops

Explanation

Wet asphalt reduces the friction between tyre and road, so the vehicle needs a longer distance to stop. Water also raises the risk of aquaplaning on a loaded truck. Extra space compensates for the longer stopping distance.

Question 43Safe Driving and Defensive Driving Techniques

A heavy vehicle approaches a long downhill grade in Jordan. Which action best controls speed and protects the brakes?

  1. Shift to neutral to coast
  2. Select a lower gear and use engine braking Correct answer.
  3. Switch on the hazard lights and keep the same gear
  4. Ride the footbrake lightly all the way down

Explanation

Engine braking with a low gear holds the vehicle back without heating the service brakes. Continuous footbrake use on a long descent can cause brake fade and loss of stopping power. Coasting in neutral removes engine braking entirely and is dangerous.

Question 44Safe Driving and Defensive Driving Techniques

What is the main danger of a heavy truck's blind spots for a defensive driver?

  1. The truck uses more fuel when loaded
  2. Other road users may stay hidden where the driver cannot see them Correct answer.
  3. The mirrors become fogged in cold weather
  4. The horn may not be heard inside the cab

Explanation

Large vehicles have wide areas around them that mirrors do not cover, especially close beside and directly behind the cab. A cyclist or car in these zones can be missed during a lane change. Defensive drivers check mirrors repeatedly and turn the head where possible.

Question 45Safe Driving and Defensive Driving Techniques

You are driving a loaded truck at night and an oncoming vehicle keeps its high beams on. What is the safest response?

  1. Slow down and look toward the right edge of your lane Correct answer.
  2. Flash your high beams repeatedly until they dip theirs
  3. Look directly at the oncoming lights to judge distance
  4. Speed up to pass the vehicle more quickly

Explanation

Glare temporarily destroys night vision, so the driver should reduce speed and use the right lane edge as a guide line. Looking away from the beam source protects the eyes. Flashing lights can dazzle both drivers further.

Question 46Safe Driving and Defensive Driving Techniques

What does defensive driving mean for a heavy vehicle operator?

  1. Anticipating hazards and adjusting speed and position before danger develops Correct answer.
  2. Using the horn to claim priority at junctions
  3. Driving as slowly as possible at all times
  4. Relying on other drivers to obey the rules

Explanation

Defensive driving is a proactive approach: the driver reads the road, predicts what others may do, and creates safety margins. It is not simply driving slowly or assuming others will behave correctly. The aim is to avoid being forced into an emergency.

Question 47Safe Driving and Defensive Driving Techniques

A truck is carrying a heavy load that shifts during a curve. Which factor most affects the risk of rollover?

  1. The colour of the vehicle
  2. High centre of gravity combined with cornering speed Correct answer.
  3. The age of the tyres only
  4. The number of passengers in the cab

Explanation

Rollover risk rises sharply when a high centre of gravity, typical of loaded trucks, is combined with speed in a bend. Centrifugal force grows with the square of speed, so even a small speed increase matters. Loads should be secured to prevent shifting.

Question 48Safe Driving and Defensive Driving Techniques

When should a heavy vehicle driver use the retarder or exhaust brake instead of the service brakes?

  1. When parking on a slope
  2. When stopping suddenly at a red light
  3. When reversing into a loading bay
  4. On long descents to control speed without overheating the brakes Correct answer.

Explanation

Retarders and exhaust brakes provide continuous braking force on long downhill runs. This keeps the service brakes cool and ready for an emergency stop. They are not a substitute for the footbrake in a sudden stop.

Question 49Safe Driving and Defensive Driving Techniques

What is the purpose of the two-second rule in defensive driving?

  1. To time the traffic lights at junctions
  2. To limit the time spent overtaking
  3. To set a minimum time gap behind the vehicle ahead Correct answer.
  4. To measure how long a tyre lasts

Explanation

The two-second rule gives a simple way to keep a safe following distance in good conditions. The driver notes when the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point and counts two seconds to reach it. If the count finishes early, the gap is too small.

Question 50Safe Driving and Defensive Driving Techniques

A pedestrian steps onto a zebra crossing ahead of your truck. What should you do?

  1. Stop before the crossing and let the pedestrian cross Correct answer.
  2. Swerve around the pedestrian without slowing
  3. Flash your headlights so the pedestrian waits
  4. Sound the horn and continue at the same speed

Explanation

Pedestrians on a crossing have priority, and a heavy vehicle needs a long distance to stop. The driver must slow and stop before the crossing line. Sounding the horn or swerving creates panic and greater danger.