CPC Road Safety

Question 1

What is the speed limit for an HGV over 7.5 tonnes on a single carriageway in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

50 mph

Answer

40 mph

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60 mph

Answer

70 mph

Question 2

When driving an HGV in heavy rain, what should the driver do?

Accepted Answer

Increase following distance and reduce speed to account for longer stopping distances

Answer

Maintain normal speed to avoid holding up traffic

Answer

Drive as close as possible to the vehicle ahead for better visibility

Answer

Turn off all lights to avoid dazzling other drivers

Question 3

What is the main danger when an HGV driver is overtaking a cyclist?

Accepted Answer

The HGV's blind spots and air displacement can pull the cyclist towards the vehicle

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The cyclist might be going too fast

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The cyclist's bell might distract the driver

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There is no particular danger

Question 4

What does the Highway Code recommend as a safe following distance in good conditions?

Accepted Answer

At least a two-second gap (more for larger vehicles)

Answer

One car length per 10 mph

Answer

One vehicle length

Answer

Whatever feels comfortable

Question 5

Why are roundabouts particularly hazardous for HGV drivers?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle's length requires using more than one lane, creating blind spot risks for other road users

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HGVs are not allowed on roundabouts

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Roundabouts are always slippery

Answer

HGVs cannot turn left on roundabouts

Question 6

What action should an HGV driver take when approaching a level crossing with warning lights flashing?

Accepted Answer

Stop behind the white line and wait until the lights stop flashing and barriers fully rise

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Speed up to cross before the barriers come down

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Drive around the barriers if they are only half down

Answer

Reverse away from the crossing