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UK LGV HGV Hazard Perception Practice Questions - UK LGV HGV Driver CPC Part 1b Hazard Perception Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
In LGV hazard perception practice, which situation has become a developing hazard?
Choose one answer below.
A
A parked car is stationary with no signal showing
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B
A side road is visible but no vehicle is emerging
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C
A parked van signals and starts to move out into your lane
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D
A low bridge warning sign is passed on an alternative route
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What best distinguishes a potential hazard from a developing hazard in the official scoring concept?
Choose one answer below.
A
A potential hazard is outside towns, while a developing hazard is always in a town
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B
A potential hazard needs monitoring, while a developing hazard is starting to require a driving response
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C
A potential hazard always involves another driver breaking the law
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D
A developing hazard is only something directly in the centre of your lane
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QUESTION 3 / 25
During the official Driver CPC part 1b video test, when should you respond to a developing hazard?
Choose one answer below.
A
As soon as you recognise the hazard is starting to develop
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B
Only after you would need to make an emergency stop
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C
At regular intervals throughout every clip
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D
Only when the hazard is directly touching your vehicle
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QUESTION 4 / 25
How many video clips are in the official LGV/HGV Driver CPC part 1b hazard perception test?
Choose one answer below.
A
14 clips
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B
16 clips
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C
19 clips
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D
25 clips
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QUESTION 5 / 25
How many scoreable developing hazards are in the official LGV/HGV Driver CPC part 1b test?
Choose one answer below.
A
19, because every clip has exactly one hazard
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B
20, because one of the 19 clips contains two developing hazards
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C
75, because each clip can have several hazards
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D
100, because every possible hazard is scored
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What is the official pass mark for Driver CPC part 1b hazard perception?
Choose one answer below.
A
44 out of 75
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B
57 out of 75
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C
67 out of 100
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D
85 out of 100
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QUESTION 7 / 25
How many points can each scoreable developing hazard be worth in Driver CPC part 1b?
Choose one answer below.
A
Up to 2 points
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B
Up to 5 points
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C
Exactly 10 points
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D
A fixed pass or fail only
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What can happen if you click continuously or in a clear pattern during a hazard perception clip?
Choose one answer below.
A
You automatically get the maximum score for the clip
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B
The clip may score nothing even if a real hazard appeared
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C
Only your first click is ignored and all later clicks count normally
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D
The system adds a penalty to your part 1a multiple-choice score
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Why should you treat each official hazard perception clip as a one-time observation task?
Choose one answer below.
A
You can review each clip only if you fail the first time
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B
You can replay the clip after answering part 1a
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C
You get only one attempt at each clip and cannot review or change responses
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D
You can pause the clip to inspect mirrors and signs
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What is the correct part 1a context for LGV/HGV Driver CPC candidates?
Choose one answer below.
A
50 questions in 57 minutes with a 43 out of 50 pass mark
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B
100 questions in 1 hour 55 minutes with an 85 out of 100 pass mark
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C
7 case studies in 1 hour 15 minutes with a 40 out of 50 pass mark
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D
19 video clips with a 67 out of 100 pass mark
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QUESTION 11 / 25
How should these MCQ practice questions be used for Driver CPC part 1b preparation?
Choose one answer below.
A
As a full replacement for interactive video practice
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B
As a supplement that teaches hazard concepts, alongside official-style video practice
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C
Only after passing the practical driving test
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D
Only to memorise the exact clips used by DVSA
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What must happen with Driver CPC part 1a and part 1b to get the theory test certificate?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only part 1b must be passed, because hazard perception is the final theory result
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B
Both parts must be passed within 2 years of each other
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C
Part 1a and part 1b must always be taken in the same test appointment
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D
Part 1a must be passed after the practical on-road test
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Why should an LGV driver scan further ahead than a car driver in the same traffic?
Choose one answer below.
A
Large vehicles need more time and distance to slow, position and stop safely
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B
Large vehicles are exempt from ordinary hazard perception decisions
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C
The driver can ignore hazards close to the nearside
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D
The height of the cab removes all blind spots
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Before moving off in an LGV, what observation habit best reduces blind-spot risk?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use all mirrors, check blind spots, signal if needed, and make a final check before moving
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B
Look only through the windscreen because mirrors are mainly for reversing
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C
Signal first and assume other road users will stay clear
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D
Move off quickly so cyclists have less time to come alongside
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When should an LGV driver use mirrors during normal driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only after hearing a horn
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B
Frequently, and in good time before signalling, changing speed or changing direction
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C
Only when the vehicle is stationary
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D
Only when reversing into a loading bay
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QUESTION 16 / 25
At traffic lights with an advanced stop line for cyclists, why should a large vehicle stop well back from the first line?
Choose one answer below.
A
So the driver can see the whole cyclist waiting area despite the front blind spot
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B
So the LGV can accelerate harder when the light turns green
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C
Because large vehicles are allowed to block the cycle waiting area
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D
Because cyclists must always wait behind the lorry
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QUESTION 17 / 25
You intend to turn left in an LGV and a cyclist is approaching on your nearside. What is the safest hazard response?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay back and let the cyclist clear the conflict before turning
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B
Turn immediately because your indicator gives you priority
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C
Move closer to the kerb to block the cyclist at the last moment
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D
Sound the horn and continue turning
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Why is a bus or tram stop ahead a hazard clue for an LGV driver?
Choose one answer below.
A
Pedestrians may step out suddenly from around the stopped vehicle
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B
All traffic must overtake the stopped vehicle immediately
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C
The road always becomes a motorway after a bus stop
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D
Large vehicles can ignore pedestrians if they are not on a crossing
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QUESTION 19 / 25
You see a school warning sign and children near the pavement edge. What should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive slowly, scan both sides, and be ready to stop
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B
Maintain speed because children should not enter the road
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C
Move close to the kerb to discourage crossing
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D
Focus only on oncoming vehicles
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QUESTION 20 / 25
You are following a cyclist near a junction and intend to turn left. What should you avoid?
Choose one answer below.
A
Staying behind until the cyclist's path is clear
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B
Cutting across the cyclist as you turn left
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C
Checking mirrors before changing position
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D
Reducing speed early
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QUESTION 21 / 25
At a roundabout, why should an LGV driver give cyclists extra room even if they are in the left-hand lane?
Choose one answer below.
A
Cyclists may continue around the roundabout and move across your path
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B
Cyclists must always leave at the first exit
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C
Cyclists cannot be hazards on roundabouts
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D
The LGV's size gives it priority over slower users
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Why might a long vehicle ahead take up more than one lane when turning?
Choose one answer below.
A
It may need extra road space because of its length and turning path
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B
The driver is always trying to block traffic deliberately
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C
Long vehicles do not need to signal when turning
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D
The vehicle is exempt from giving way at junctions
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QUESTION 23 / 25
In slow traffic near a pedestrian crossing, what should an LGV driver do if there is not enough room to clear the crossing?
Choose one answer below.
A
Enter the crossing so following traffic can keep moving
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B
Keep the crossing clear until there is room beyond it
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C
Stop on the zig-zag markings to improve forward view
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D
Wave pedestrians across from the cab
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Why are roadworks a hazard clue for professional goods-vehicle drivers?
Choose one answer below.
A
There may be workers, cones, narrow lanes, debris, and vehicles entering or leaving the works area
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B
Roadworks signs are only advisory and can be ignored by large vehicles
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C
Roadworks always give LGVs priority over other traffic
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D
Cyclists and motorcyclists are safer in roadworks because lanes are narrower
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Why must an LGV driver leave more space than a car driver when following traffic?
Choose one answer below.
A
Large vehicles and motorcycles need a greater distance to stop
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B
Following distance only matters in tunnels
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C
The vehicle's air brakes make stopping distance shorter than a car
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D
A loaded lorry can always steer around a stopped vehicle
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