Motorway Rules for LGVs Flashcards
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What must an LGV driver do if their load shifts and the vehicle becomes unstable on a motorway?
Answer: Reduce speed gently and carefully, steer smoothly to regain stability, move to the hard shoulder or nearest safe area, and stop
A shifted load affects the vehicle's centre of gravity and stability. The driver must reduce speed gently (not brake sharply, which could worsen the instability), steer smoothly, and stop safely on the hard shoulder or at the next ERA to investigate.
What is the legal requirement regarding insurance for an LGV on a motorway?
Answer: The vehicle must be covered by at least third party motor insurance at all times
All motor vehicles on public roads, including motorways, must be covered by at least third party insurance. This applies to LGVs of all sizes. Operating without insurance is a serious criminal offence.
How should an LGV driver handle a tyre blowout on a motorway?
Answer: Hold the steering wheel firmly, ease off the throttle gradually, do not brake sharply, steer to the hard shoulder
In a tyre blowout, the instinct to brake sharply can cause a loss of control, especially with a heavy vehicle. The correct response is to grip the wheel firmly, gradually ease off the throttle, allow speed to reduce, and steer gently to the hard shoulder.
What does a motorway sign showing a petrol pump symbol with a mileage indicate?
Answer: Services with fuel are available at that distance ahead
Signs with a petrol pump symbol and distance indicate motorway service areas with fuel ahead. LGV drivers should plan fuel stops carefully as fuel consumption on motorways is significant and services can be widely spaced.
An LGV is traveling in lane 2 overtaking another lorry. The driver of the vehicle in lane 1 increases speed. What should the LGV driver in lane 2 do?
Answer: Complete the overtake safely if possible, or abandon it and return to lane 1 if it cannot be completed safely
If the overtake cannot be completed safely, the driver should abandon it and return to lane 1. Forcing an unsafe overtake at motorway speeds is extremely dangerous with heavy vehicles. Never use headlight flashing to pressure other drivers.
What does the term 'contra-flow' mean in the context of motorway roadworks?
Answer: Traffic flows in the opposite direction to normal in a section of the motorway
A contra-flow system reverses the direction of travel on one side of the motorway, often requiring both directions of traffic to use one carriageway divided by temporary barriers. LGV drivers must follow signs carefully and drive at reduced speed.