LGV Driving in Adverse Weather Conditions 2

Question 1

Which type of LGV is most at risk from strong crosswinds on an exposed road?

Accepted Answer

An empty or lightly loaded high-sided vehicle

Answer

A fully loaded low-loader carrying heavy plant

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A fully loaded curtain-sided trailer

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A fully laden rigid tanker

Question 2

What makes black ice particularly dangerous for LGV drivers?

Accepted Answer

It is nearly invisible and can cause sudden severe loss of traction without warning

Answer

It is only found on motorways

Answer

It causes brake fade in drum brake systems

Answer

It only affects steering and not braking distance

Question 3

What checks should an LGV driver carry out before starting a long winter journey?

Accepted Answer

Antifreeze levels, battery condition, and tyre tread depth

Answer

Fuel level only

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Windscreen washer fluid only

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Tyre pressures only

Question 4

When should rear fog lights be switched off after fog has cleared?

Accepted Answer

As soon as visibility improves beyond 100 metres

Answer

Only when the vehicle is parked

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After at least ten minutes of improved visibility

Answer

At the next safe opportunity to pull over

Question 5

What is the main braking hazard when an LGV drives through deep standing water?

Accepted Answer

Brake fade as water soaks drum or disc braking surfaces

Answer

Corrosion of the brake lines

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Overheating of the transmission

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Engine flooding from water ingestion

Question 6

In heavy rain, what is the safest action an LGV driver can take to protect other road users?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and greatly increase the following distance

Answer

Flash headlights to warn approaching vehicles

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Activate hazard warning lights continuously

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Sound the horn at every junction

Question 7

If your LGV begins to skid on ice, what is the correct initial response?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the accelerator and steer gently into the skid

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Apply the footbrake firmly to slow the vehicle

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Steer sharply in the opposite direction to the skid

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Increase speed to regain wheel traction