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The Driver

Health, eyesight, alcohol and drugs, fatigue and your responsibilities as a professional driver.

What this topic covers

Health, eyesight, alcohol and drugs, fatigue and your responsibilities as a professional driver. The full LGV & HGV Theory Test & Toolkit app contains 117 questions on this topic.

In the app's syllabus: Consideration, Courtesy, Priority, Vehicle safety equipment, Tiredness, Drugs and alcohol.

Worked examples

Here are a few practice questions from this topic. Try answering each before reading the explanation.

Example 1

You're approaching a green traffic light and are going straight ahead. What should you do when the traffic ahead, beyond the junction, has stopped and is queuing?

A. Go forward if your vehicle will clear the junction ✓ correct
B. Drive slowly across the junction
C. Maintain your speed and sound your horn
D. Stop across the junction until the traffic clears

Explanation: Look well ahead and plan your approach to all junctions. Even if the traffic lights are green, do not go forward if queuing traffic will cause you to block the junction. Be aware of the length of your vehicle and how much space it needs to clear the junction.

Example 2

When is your nearside mirror most likely to endanger pedestrians?

A. When driving over a speed hump
B. When driving near a hospital
C. When driving close to the kerb ✓ correct
D. When driving past a car park

Explanation: When you drive too close to the kerb, there's a risk that your nearside mirror could strike the head of a pedestrian. Be aware of this hazard and, if you see pedestrians close to the road, make sure you leave them enough room.

Example 3

You're following a car being driven slowly by a learner driver. What should you do if it’s not safe to overtake it?

A. Flash your lights so the driver sees you
B. Be patient and stay well behind ✓ correct
C. Switch your hazard lights on
D. Drive along the centre line of the road

Explanation: Learner drivers are often nervous. If you stay well back, this will reduce the risk of incidents occurring if they make a mistake, and you will not intimidate them. Remember, you were once in that situation yourself.

Example 4

Should you give way to a car showing a flashing green beacon?

A. Yes, because it's a doctor going to an emergency ✓ correct
B. Yes, because it's a fire-crew support vehicle
C. No, because it's a slow-moving vehicle
D. No, because it's a breakdown vehicle

Explanation: If you see a vehicle with a green flashing light, it will be a doctor on an emergency call, so give way by pulling over and letting the vehicle pass. But do not just stop suddenly - choose a safe place as soon as you can to let the doctor's car pass safely.

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