Question 1

What is the maximum mass that may be carried on a single axle with dual tyres other that an omnibus?

Accepted Answer

9000kg

Question 2

What is the maximum speed limit in the built -up area unless otherwise indicated, for a vehicle that weighs more than 4.5 tonnes?

Accepted Answer

50km/h

Question 3

What is the maximum permissible height of a vehicle and its load, other that a livestock trailer?

Accepted Answer

4.3 metres

Question 4

A heavy vehicle of which the mass, together with any attached trailer and the total load carried (if any), exceeds 12 tonnes is compelled to carry certain emergency equipment, if outside a built-up area. What is this equipment?

Accepted Answer

3 portable warning signs complying with the relevant Australian Standards.

Question 5

What is the permissible width, including the load, of any vehicle?

Accepted Answer

2.5 metres

Question 6

What are the requirements in regard to any extra mass or oversize permit which may be issued?

Accepted Answer

The permit must be carried in the vehicle and be produced on demand when requested by any police officer or other authorised person.

Question 7

When must a trailer be equipped with break away brakes?

Accepted Answer

Where the gross mass exceeds two tonnes or it is a semi-trailer or pole-type trailer.

Question 8

What is the maximum speed limit for a vehicle, the gross vehicle mass of which taking into account any trailer attached and including the total load carried, is more than 12 tonnes?

Accepted Answer

100 km/h

Question 9

Is it permissible to tow a trailer behind an articulated vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Not without the written permission of the Commissioner of Main Roads.

Question 10

What are the provisions with regard to condition of mudguards?

Accepted Answer

They shall be in good condition, free from cracks and sharp or jagged edges.

Question 11

What is the maximum permitted length of an articulated vehicle and its load?

Accepted Answer

19.0 meters

Question 12

What is the permissible overall length, including the load, of any rigid vehicle, other than an omnibus?

Accepted Answer

12.5 metres

Question 13

What is the maximum mass that may be carried on a single axle with single tyres, other than an omnibus?

Accepted Answer

6000kg

Question 14

What must you do when you desire to carry an overwidth, overheight, or overlength load or a load exceeding that for which the vehicle is licensed?

Accepted Answer

Obtain a permit from the Commissioner of Main Roads, or appointed agent.

Question 15

If you are hauling a load greater than your licence permits, what may you be compelled to do in relation to the overload, either where you are stopped or at a specific place?

Accepted Answer

Offload the excess.

Question 16

Regarding vehicle weight, what information is printed on the registration sticker for a vehicle licensed as a goods vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM), Gross Combination Mass (GCM) and Manufacturers Gross Combination Mass (Man-GCM).

Question 17

In the event of a disabled heavy vehicle being left on a carriageway outside a built-up area during the hours of darkness, in what position must the portable warning signs be placed?

Accepted Answer

One sign must be placed beside the vehicle and one each to the front and rear at a distance of not less than fifty metres or more than one hundred and fifty metres. Wherever practicable, at least one sign must be visible to an approaching driver at a distance of not less than two hundred metres.

Questions and Answers for Truck Driver Learners Permit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Answer 10 Questions From the Following Questionnaire (8 Out of 10 Correct For a Pass):

Question: What is the Maximum Mass That May Be Carried on a Single Axle With Dual Tyres Other That an Omnibus?

Question: What is the Maximum Speed Limit in the Built-up Area Unless Otherwise Indicated, For a Vehicle That Weighs More Than 4.5 Tonnes?

Question: What is the Maximum Permissible Height of a Vehicle and its Load, Other That a Livestock Trailer?

Question: A Heavy Vehicle of Which the Mass, Together With Any Attached Trailer and the Total Load Carried (if any), Exceeds 12 Tonnes is Compelled to Carry Certain Emergency Equipment, if Outside a Built up Area. What is this Equipment?

Question: What is the Permissible Width, Including the Load, of Any Vehicle?

Question: What are the Requirements in Regard to Any Extra Mass or Oversize Permit Which May be Issued?

Question: When Must a Trailer be Equipped With Break Away Brakes?

Question: What is the Maximum Speed Limit for a Vehicle, the Gross Vehicle Mass of Which Taking Into Account Any Trailer Attached and Including the Total Load Carried, is More Than 12 Tonnes?

Question: Is it Permissible to Tow a Trailer Behind an Articulated Vehicle?

Question: What are the Provisions With Regard to Condition of Mudguards?

Question: What is the Maximum Permitted Length of an Articulated Vehicle and its Load?

Question: What is the Permissible Overall Length, Including the Load, of Any Rigid Vehicle, Other Than an Omnibus?

Question: What is the Maximum Mass That May be Carried on a Single Axle With Single Tyres, Other Than an Omnibus?

Question: What Must You Do When You Desire to Carry an Overwidth, Overheight, or Overlength Load or a Load Exceeding That For Which the Vehicle is Licensed?

Question: If You are Hauling a Load Greater Than Your Licence Permits, What May You be Compelled to do in Relation to the Overload, Either Where You are Stopped or at a Specific Place?

Question: Regarding Vehicle Weight, What Information is Pinted on the Registration Sticker For a Vehicle Licensed as a Goods Vehicle?

Question: In the Event of a Disabled Heavy Vehicle Being Left on a Carriageway Outside a Built-up Area During the Hours of Darkness, in What Position Must the Portable Warning Signs be Placed?