CPC Road Traffic Law

Question 1

What is the maximum speed limit for a laden HGV on a motorway in the UK?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

70 mph

Answer

56 mph

Answer

50 mph

Question 2

A driver of a vehicle over 3.5 tonnes GVW must hold at least which driving licence category?

Accepted Answer

Category C1 or C depending on vehicle weight

Answer

Category B

Answer

Category BE

Answer

Category D

Question 3

Under the Road Traffic Act 1988, what is the legal drink-drive limit in England and Wales (blood alcohol)?

Accepted Answer

80 mg per 100 ml of blood

Answer

50 mg per 100 ml of blood

Answer

35 mg per 100 ml of breath

Answer

65 mg per 100 ml of blood

Question 4

A vehicle operator who knowingly causes or permits a driver to exceed driving time rules can be prosecuted under:

Accepted Answer

EU Regulation 561/2006 / UK retained law and the Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations 2005

Answer

The Highway Code

Answer

The Health and Safety at Work Act only

Answer

The Companies Act

Question 5

What is the penalty for using a handheld mobile phone while driving in the UK (as of 2023)?

Accepted Answer

£200 fixed penalty and 6 points on the licence

Answer

£100 fixed penalty and 3 points

Answer

Automatic disqualification only

Answer

A warning on first offence

Question 6

Which document must a professional driver produce to a DVSA examiner or police officer on request?

Accepted Answer

Driving licence, Driver CPC card (DQCARD) and tachograph card

Answer

National insurance number

Answer

Passport and proof of address

Answer

Vehicle registration document (V5C) only