LGV Motorway Rules for LGVs

Question 1

Which lanes of a three-lane motorway are LGVs over 7.5 tonnes permitted to use?

Accepted Answer

Lanes 1 and 2 only

Answer

Lane 1 only

Answer

All three lanes

Answer

Lanes 1 and 3 only

Question 2

What is the maximum speed for an LGV over 7.5 tonnes on a motorway?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

70 mph

Answer

50 mph

Answer

65 mph

Question 3

What does a motorway matrix sign showing a red X above a lane mean?

Accepted Answer

That lane is closed — you must not drive in it

Answer

Reduce speed in that lane

Answer

Caution — hazard in that lane

Answer

Emergency vehicles using that lane

Question 4

What should an LGV driver do if their vehicle breaks down on a motorway?

Accepted Answer

Move to the hard shoulder if possible, switch on hazard lights, exit via the nearside, call for assistance from the emergency telephone

Answer

Stop in lane 1 and wait for help

Answer

Continue to the next junction before stopping

Answer

Place a warning triangle behind the vehicle in the carriageway

Question 5

What is the purpose of 'smart motorway' running in Active Traffic Management (ATM) mode?

Accepted Answer

To use the hard shoulder as a running lane to increase capacity and manage traffic flow

Answer

To allow higher speed limits for LGVs

Answer

To restrict HGVs to lane 1 only

Answer

To replace road markings with electronic signals

Question 6

An LGV driver is driving on a smart motorway where no hard shoulder exists. The vehicle develops a problem. What should the driver do?

Accepted Answer

Head for the next Emergency Refuge Area (ERA) as soon as possible

Answer

Stop in lane 1 immediately

Answer

Continue to the next junction

Answer

Use the central reservation as a stopping area