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

Goods vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes are restricted to 60 mph on motorways and dual carriageways, and 50 mph on single carriageways, not the national 70 mph car limit.

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

Vehicles between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes GVW require category C1; vehicles over 7.5 tonnes require a full category C licence with a valid CPC.

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

In England and Wales the legal limit is 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood (35 mg per 100 ml of breath), higher than Scotland's 50 mg limit; both are zero-tolerance policies in practice for professional drivers.

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

EU Regulation 561/2006 (retained in UK law) and the Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations 2005 impose obligations on both drivers and operators; operators can be prosecuted for causing or permitting breaches.

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

Since 2022 legislation, using a handheld mobile phone while driving attracts a £200 fixed penalty and 6 penalty points, making it a serious offence carrying potential disqualification for new drivers.

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CPC Road Traffic Law