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1. A B-Double is:
Explanation: The B-double only has two semi-trailers and the second must be connected with a turntable.
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2. A Road train is:
Explanation: It is either a truck hauling two or more trailers, or a prime mover and semi-trailer hauling one or more trailers (Note: this is not a B-double, which consists of a prime mover and two semitrailers)
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3. Look at the diagram. The diagram shows a trailer with a tri-axle fitted with 12 standard tyres. The maximum statutory axle load is:
Explanation: The maximum statutory axle load on a trailer with a tri-axle fitted with 12 standard tyres is 20.0 tonnes.
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4. Vehicle monitoring device records for B-Doubles must be retained for at least how long?
Explanation: Records should be kept for at least 6 months.
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5. Can a 'Road Train' sign be displayed on vehicles that are not coupled together as a road train?
Explanation: Only vehicles classified as a road train are allowed to display signage indicating they are a road train.
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6. A B-Double must be speed limited so that it has a maximum road speed capability of:
Explanation: It is 100 km/h
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7. What is the maximum allowable width of a B-Double?
Explanation: B-doubles are limited to 2.5 metres wide. They can also be up to 26 metres long and 4.6 metres high (if they have a permit)
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8. What sign must be fitted to the back of a B-double?
Explanation: The long vehicle sign lets other motorists know that the vehicle will be more difficult to overtake. A vehicle with a long vehicle sign will be at least 22m long.
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9. What sign must be displayed to the rear of a B-Double?
Explanation: The long vehicle sign lets other motorists know that the vehicle will be more difficult to overtake and is mandatory on a B-double.
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10. Speed limiters for road trains are required to be set for what maximum speed capability?
Explanation: It is 90 km/h for a road train. Other heavy vehicles may have a speed limiter set to 100 km/h
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11. Look at the diagram. The diagram shows a trailer with a tandem axle fitted with 8 standard tyres. The maximum statutory axle load is:
Explanation: The maximum statutory axle load on a trailer with a tandem axle and eight standard tyres is 16.5 tonnes.
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12. Which of the following is true when you are coupling a vehicle and trailer?
Explanation: You should couple them in a straight line.
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13. Must all units in a road train combination be registered?
Explanation: All vehicles and trailers must be registered if they are being used on the road.
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14. Where must a 'ROAD TRAIN' sign be displayed on a road train combination?
Explanation: Usually ROAD and TRAIN are displayed either side of the number plate that is in the centre, but this position is not mandated.
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15. A road train is a truck hauling how many trailers?
Explanation: A road train hauls two or more trailers.
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