1. Which is the maximum permissible speed limit for lorries with a gross weight of over 3.500 kg in expressways, when this is not specified by special traffic signs?
80 km/h.
70 km/h.
90 km/h.
2. What is the maximum speed limit for a combination of lorries outside residential areas, when this is not specified by special traffic signs?
80 km/h.
90 km/h.
70 km/h.
3. If more than one lorry that carry hazardous materials are moving in the same direction (convoy), the minimum distance they should keep from each other is recommended to be at least:
75 m.
150 m.
100 m.
4. A lorry in an expressway with three or more lanes in the same direction is allowed to move:
In all lanes.
Only in the right lane.
Only in the two rightmost lanes.
5. A lorry moving in a road with two lanes, in the same direction, is allowed to move:
In either lane.
In the right lane. It is not permitted to use the left one in any case.
In the right lane. It may use the left one only in order to overtake or in other special cases and for a limited period of time.
6. A lorry moving in a single-lane road is allowed to move?
In the right edge of the road.
In the middle of the lane.
In the middle of the road.
7. In which of the following cases is overtaking very dangerous?
When one overtakes in a motorway due to the high speeds developed.
When in a two-way street with two lanes per direction one uses, for overtaking, the left lane of their direction.
When one’s direction has only one lane and one uses part of the road of the opposite direction.
8. What are the reasons that make the movement of loaded lorries very dangerous on bends?
The speed reduction of the lorry.
The volume, kind and weight of the load.
The proper handling by the driver.
9. In order to negotiate a curve safely, the driver of a loaded lorry should:
Slow down before the curve and not when within it.
Change into a higher gear.
Slow down when within the curve.
10. The driver of a lorry (in particular, if it is loaded) that approaches a very steep downhill, must take the steps mentioned below in the following order:
Press continuously the footbrake pedal, as necessary, either by a frequent alternating pressing or a continuous and steady pressing.
Continue at the same speed and, when they ascertain that the vehicle accelerates, use the retarder and then change into a lower gear.
Before reaching the downhill they should change into a lower gear, use the retarder so as to avoid the frequent, steady and long braking.
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