Oral Mechanic Test For Lorry (Camion) Mauritius

QUESTION 1/25

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A tachometre shows...

the engine revolution

the speed you're going at

the battery voltage

the distance you've driven

QUESTION 2/25

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What is the load of a lorry?

The weight of the lorry plus the goods you are carrying

The weight of only the goods that are being transported

The weight of only the lorry without any goods

The weight of the lorry plus the passengers

QUESTION 3/25

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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 60 psi

When the radiator reaches 80 degrees celcius

When the air pressure falls below 80 psi

QUESTION 4/25

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

1st gear

3rd gear

Neutral

2nd gear

QUESTION 5/25

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

When damage is limited to structure or property but not vehicles

When damage is only to the vehicles involved in the accident

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

When there are no serious injuries to people

QUESTION 6/25

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

Change to a lower gear

Carry more weight

Change to a higher gear

Carry less weight

QUESTION 7/25

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

steep downhill hgv

Deers have the right of passage

Using brakes too often can result in brake failure

You can get an upset stomach if you drive too fast

It's preferable to use a high gear

QUESTION 8/25

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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 9/25

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Why is ABS important?

Anti-lock braking system allows for better control when braking

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

QUESTION 10/25

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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 11/25

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

Only when you have authorisation from the NTA

You can only carry immediate family members

You can carry passengers only after 10pm

QUESTION 12/25

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

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

You should answer quickly before the traffic lights change

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

QUESTION 13/25

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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 lights

Checking the insurance certificate has not expired

QUESTION 14/25

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What are Jake Brakes?

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

Brakes made by the company founded by Jake in 1952

The ABS Anti-locking Braking System in the vehicle

QUESTION 15/25

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

You will maintain a constant safe speed

You will cause damage to the engine

You may cause the engine to stall

Your vehicle may roll back

QUESTION 16/25

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

4 metres

10 metres

8 metres

6 metres

QUESTION 17/25

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

Road conditions

Sharpness of curve

Distance to destination

Speed

Weight

QUESTION 18/25

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How do exhaust brakes work?

By preventing exhaust gases from escaping the engine

By lubricating the brake discs

By cleaning the exhaust gases going out

QUESTION 19/25

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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 20/25

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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

Load and tare not visible on vehicle

Certificate of fitness not displayed

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

QUESTION 21/25

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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 22/25

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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?

No

Yes

QUESTION 23/25

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What does this sign mean?

goods vehicle prohibited

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 weighing 7.5 tonnes are not allowed

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

QUESTION 24/25

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

Odometer

Ampermetre

Tachometre

Speedometer

QUESTION 25/25

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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

Oral Mechanic Test For Lorry (Camion) Mauritius

QUESTION 1/25

A tachometre shows...

QUESTION 2/25

What is the load of a lorry?

QUESTION 3/25

When are you likely to see this warning sign?

QUESTION 4/25

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

QUESTION 5/25

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

QUESTION 6/25

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

QUESTION 7/25

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

QUESTION 8/25

On seeing this traffic sign, you should...

QUESTION 9/25

Why is ABS important?

QUESTION 10/25

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

QUESTION 11/25

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

QUESTION 12/25

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

QUESTION 13/25

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

QUESTION 14/25

What are Jake Brakes?

QUESTION 15/25

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

QUESTION 16/25

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

QUESTION 17/25

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

QUESTION 18/25

How do exhaust brakes work?

QUESTION 19/25

Which is true?

QUESTION 20/25

Which of the following would NOT result in a contravention?

QUESTION 21/25

You are about to do a sharp bend.

QUESTION 22/25

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

QUESTION 23/25

What does this sign mean?

QUESTION 24/25

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

QUESTION 25/25

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

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