Oral Mechanic Test Quiz For Lorry (Camion) Mauritius

QUESTION 1/25

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Why is ABS important?

Abs or a 6 pack shows you can manoeuvre a heavy vehicle due to a strong core

Animal Behaviour Society studies animals to prevent road accidents

Anti-lock braking system allows for better control when braking

QUESTION 2/25

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What is the load of a lorry?

The weight of the lorry plus the passengers

The weight of only the lorry without any goods

The weight of only the goods that are being transported

The weight of the lorry plus the goods you are carrying

QUESTION 3/25

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Which of the following is NOT important when driving around a bend?

Distance to destination

Road conditions

Weight

Speed

Sharpness of curve

QUESTION 4/25

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In the diagram below, what is the purpose of the safety valve?

safety valve lorry diagram

To drain excessive air

To drain excessive fluid

To drain excessive exhaust gases

QUESTION 5/25

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Which of the following tells what distance the vehicle has done?

Ampermetre

Speedometer

Odometer

Tachometre

QUESTION 6/25

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On seeing this traffic sign, you should...

yellow traffic lights

Just carry on as the main lights are not working

Slow down as it will turn red soon

Speed up as it will turn green soon

QUESTION 7/25

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You're waiting at a junction because of the red traffic lights when an urgent call comes through.

You should make sure you'll be able to hold your phone properly when you start to drive

You should find a safe place to stop before you get on the call

You should answer quickly before the traffic lights change

QUESTION 8/25

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One way to manage centrifugal force on your vehicle is to....

Change to a higher gear

Carry less weight

Change to a lower gear

Carry more weight

QUESTION 9/25

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Which of the following is not part of the 7 step pre-trip inspection?

Doing the walking inspection

Checking the engine compartment

Checking the insurance certificate has not expired

Checking the lights

QUESTION 10/25

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Choose the incorrect statement using a high gear like 4th on a steep hill.

You will cause damage to the engine

You may cause the engine to stall

You will maintain a constant safe speed

Your vehicle may roll back

QUESTION 11/25

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You are about to do a sharp bend.

sharp left bend on road

You should maintain your speed to prevent skidding

You should downshift your gear for more stability and traction

You should put your head out of the window to see better around the bend

QUESTION 12/25

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When are you likely to see this warning sign?

air pressure warning dashboard

When the radiator reaches 60 degrees celcius

When the air pressure falls below 80 psi

When the air pressure falls below 60 psi

When the radiator reaches 80 degrees celcius

QUESTION 13/25

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In which of the following situations are you allowed to use the Constat A L'Amiable?

When there are no serious injuries to people

When the other party does not have valid insurance or driving licence

When damage is only to the vehicles involved in the accident

When damage is limited to structure or property but not vehicles

QUESTION 14/25

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What does this sign mean?

goods vehicle prohibited

Goods vehicle weighing 7.5 tonnes are not allowed

Goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes not allowed except for loading but no unloading

Goods vehicle not allowed between the time of 7-5 except for loading

Goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes not allowed except for loading and unloading

QUESTION 15/25

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Under what circumstances are you allowed to carry passengers on a lorry?

You can carry passengers only after 10pm

You can only carry immediate family members

Only when you have authorisation from the NTA

QUESTION 16/25

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Hydraulic brakes work by using brake fluid to transfer pressure from the brake pedal to the braking mechanism.

False

True

QUESTION 17/25

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How do exhaust brakes work?

By preventing exhaust gases from escaping the engine

By cleaning the exhaust gases going out

By lubricating the brake discs

QUESTION 18/25

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Which of the following would NOT result in a contravention?

Driving lorry with stone in between the rear left/right tyres

Certificate of fitness not displayed

Driving on the A1 road from Beau Bassin and Rose Hill on a weekend

Load and tare not visible on vehicle

QUESTION 19/25

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A tachometre shows...

the battery voltage

the distance you've driven

the speed you're going at

the engine revolution

QUESTION 20/25

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The unladen weight of your vehicle is 2800kg and you're driving on the M1 at 10:30am on Thursday. Is this legal?

Yes

No

QUESTION 21/25

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You're about to go downhill, what should you keep in mind?

steep downhill hgv

Using brakes too often can result in brake failure

Deers have the right of passage

You can get an upset stomach if you drive too fast

It's preferable to use a high gear

QUESTION 22/25

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How much gap should you leave from a bend or junction when parking?

8 metres

6 metres

4 metres

10 metres

QUESTION 23/25

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What gear should you be in when driving on a steep slope downhill?

3rd gear

1st gear

Neutral

2nd gear

QUESTION 24/25

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Which is true?

goods vehicle turning left

You should start turning left just before the front of your vehicle reaches the intersection

You should have reached the intersection before starting to turn left

QUESTION 25/25

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What are Jake Brakes?

A brake retarder using pressure in the engine to lessen the speed of a vehicle

The ABS Anti-locking Braking System in the vehicle

Brakes made by the company founded by Jake in 1952

Oral Mechanic Test Quiz For Lorry (Camion) Mauritius

QUESTION 1/25

Why is ABS important?

QUESTION 2/25

What is the load of a lorry?

QUESTION 3/25

Which of the following is NOT important when driving around a bend?

QUESTION 4/25

In the diagram below, what is the purpose of the safety valve?

QUESTION 5/25

Which of the following tells what distance the vehicle has done?

QUESTION 6/25

On seeing this traffic sign, you should...

QUESTION 7/25

You're waiting at a junction because of the red traffic lights when an urgent call comes through.

QUESTION 8/25

One way to manage centrifugal force on your vehicle is to....

QUESTION 9/25

Which of the following is not part of the 7 step pre-trip inspection?

QUESTION 10/25

Choose the incorrect statement using a high gear like 4th on a steep hill.

QUESTION 11/25

You are about to do a sharp bend.

QUESTION 12/25

When are you likely to see this warning sign?

QUESTION 13/25

In which of the following situations are you allowed to use the Constat A L'Amiable?

QUESTION 14/25

What does this sign mean?

QUESTION 15/25

Under what circumstances are you allowed to carry passengers on a lorry?

QUESTION 16/25

Hydraulic brakes work by using brake fluid to transfer pressure from the brake pedal to the braking mechanism.

QUESTION 17/25

How do exhaust brakes work?

QUESTION 18/25

Which of the following would NOT result in a contravention?

QUESTION 19/25

A tachometre shows...

QUESTION 20/25

The unladen weight of your vehicle is 2800kg and you're driving on the M1 at 10:30am on Thursday. Is this legal?

QUESTION 21/25

You're about to go downhill, what should you keep in mind?

QUESTION 22/25

How much gap should you leave from a bend or junction when parking?

QUESTION 23/25

What gear should you be in when driving on a steep slope downhill?

QUESTION 24/25

Which is true?

QUESTION 25/25

What are Jake Brakes?

Pass With Confidence