Hong Kong Part A Written Test - Light Goods Vehicle

What is the passing standard for the Hong Kong Part A Written Test?

• A12 or more correct answers out of 20
• B14 or more correct answers out of 20
• C16 or more correct answers out of 20
• D18 or more correct answers out of 20

How much time is allowed for the standard computerised Part A Written Test?

• A10 minutes
• B20 minutes
• C30 minutes
• D40 minutes

The Part A Written Test questions are mainly based on which official publication?

• AThe Road Users' Code
• BThe Code of Practice for Private Roads
• CThe vehicle licence fee table
• DThe taxi operation booklet

For a light goods vehicle licence, which tests does the Transport Department procedure list?

• AOnly a road test, with no written test
• BA written test on the Road Users' Code and a road test
• COnly a taxi written test
• DA vehicle examination instead of a driving test

On Transport Department Form TD 82, a light goods vehicle is vehicle class code:

• A1
• B2
• C3
• D22

For the TD 82 light goods vehicle class, the permitted gross vehicle weight must not exceed:

• A1.9 tonnes
• B3.0 tonnes
• C5.5 tonnes
• D8.0 tonnes

Before driving, what must a Hong Kong driver carry or hold?

• AA valid driving licence for the vehicle class
• BA vehicle registration document only
• CA proof of address issued within three months
• DA receipt for fuel purchase

If you need glasses to meet the driving eyesight standard, what should you do when driving?

• AWear the glasses or corrective lenses
• BWear sunglasses at night instead
• CDrive only at low speed without glasses
• DUse hazard lights continuously

Which action is safest if you have drunk alcohol?

• ADrive only on familiar roads
• BDrink coffee before driving
• CDo not drive; use other transport or a non-drinking driver
• DDrive with the windows open

What should you check before moving off in an LGV?

• AOnly whether the radio works
• BDoors, mirrors, seat belts, blind spots and nearby obstructions
• COnly the route after joining traffic
• DOnly whether the cargo looks tidy from inside the cab

What does the Road Users' Code recommend before any manoeuvre such as changing lanes or turning?

• AThink, look, signal, look again
• BSignal, accelerate, brake, turn
• CHorn, flash headlights, move immediately
• DCheck the mirror only after moving

What is the correct use of a horn under normal road rules?

• ATo warn other road users of danger
• BTo rebuke a slow driver
• CTo ask pedestrians to hurry across
• DTo make traffic lights change sooner

What is the only meaning of flashing headlamps in the Road Users' Code?

• AYou are giving up priority
• BYou are warning others that you are there
• CYou are telling pedestrians to cross
• DYou are demanding that the vehicle ahead move aside

When driving an LGV, when should you use a seat belt if one is fitted?

• AOnly on expressways
• BOnly when carrying goods
• CWhenever driving, except for specified reversing manoeuvres
• DOnly during the road test

What should an LGV driver do before helping passengers board or loading goods after getting out?

• ALeave the engine running to save time
• BSwitch off the engine, select a secure gear or park mode, and apply the parking brake
• CLeave the vehicle in neutral with no brake
• DKeep the hazard lights on and leave the cab unlocked

What shape are most Hong Kong regulatory signs that give orders?

• ACircular
• BTriangular
• CDiamond-shaped
• DHexagonal

What do most triangular traffic signs in Hong Kong indicate?

• AParking places
• BWarnings of hazards ahead
• CMandatory routes only
• DRoute numbers only

At a red traffic light, what must you do?

• AProceed if there is no cross traffic
• BStop behind the Stop line
• CStop only if pedestrians are present
• DSound the horn before crossing

An amber traffic light normally means you must stop unless:

• AYou are close enough that sudden stopping might cause an accident
• BYou are driving a light goods vehicle
• CYou are turning left
• DThe vehicle behind is impatient

What does a red cross lane signal above your lane mean?

• AProceed carefully
• BUse the lane only for overtaking
• CDo not proceed beyond the signal in that lane
• DThe speed limit is cancelled

What does a green downward arrow lane signal mean?

• AYou may proceed in that lane if it is safe
• BYou must leave the lane immediately
• CYou must stop in that lane
• DOnly buses may use that lane

What does a No entry sign mean?

• AOnly goods vehicles may enter
• BNo vehicles may enter from that direction
• CEntry is allowed after midnight
• DEntry is allowed if you are turning around

What does a Give way sign require you to do?

• AAlways stop for exactly three seconds
• BGive way to traffic on the major road
• CAccelerate to merge first
• DUse the horn before entering

What does a blue circular mandatory sign usually tell you?

• ASomething must be done
• BA hazard is ahead
• CParking is free
• DA scenic route begins

What does a thick solid white line at the edge of a bus lane mark?

• AThe edge of the bus lane
• BA pedestrian crossing
• CThe start of a parking bay
• DA lane for all vehicles at all times

What do zigzag lines beside a zebra crossing warn drivers about?

• AA place where pedestrians may be crossing or waiting to cross
• BA place reserved for goods loading
• CA bus-only stop
• DA private road entrance

At a green-man crossing, what should you do when the traffic light is green for vehicles?

• AProceed only if there are no pedestrians on the crossing and there is room
• BDrive through even if pedestrians are still crossing
• CStop for all green lights
• DSound the horn to make pedestrians move faster

What does a No goods vehicles sign prohibit?

• AGoods vehicles entering where the sign applies
• BAll private cars entering
• CPedestrians crossing the road
• DOnly medium and heavy goods vehicles stopping

What is the general meaning of road markings in the Road Users' Code?

• AThey are decorative only
• BThey can give orders, warnings or information
• CThey apply only to learner drivers
• DThey apply only on expressways

On a one-way road, what does the One way traffic sign indicate?

• AThe permitted direction of traffic flow
• BThe recommended parking direction only
• CThat overtaking is banned at all times
• DThat goods vehicles are exempt from lane discipline

When moving off from the kerb in an LGV, what is the safest sequence?

• ASignal first, then check mirrors after moving
• BCheck mirrors and blind spots, signal when safe, then move off smoothly
• CMove first so other drivers can see your intention
• DUse the horn and pull out immediately

When changing lanes, why should an LGV driver check over the shoulder as well as using mirrors?

• AMirrors can have blind spots that do not show nearby vehicles or cyclists
• BIt is required only for the driving test and not in real traffic
• CIt replaces the need to signal
• DIt lets the driver ignore lane markings

On a two-lane dual carriageway, which lane should you normally use?

• AThe left lane except when overtaking
• BThe right lane because it is smoother
• CEither lane continuously if traffic is light
• DThe hard shoulder whenever traffic slows

After overtaking on a dual carriageway, what should you do?

• AStay in the right lane until the road ends
• BReturn left as soon as you can do so safely without cutting in
• CBrake sharply in front of the vehicle you passed
• DMove left without checking because the manoeuvre is finished

When being overtaken, what should you do?

• AIncrease speed to shorten the overtaking time
• BHold or reduce speed if necessary to let the other vehicle pass safely
• CMove towards the centre line
• DFlash headlamps to block the manoeuvre

Where should you avoid overtaking because you cannot see far enough ahead?

• AAt or approaching a bend or the brow of a hill
• BOn a straight road with a clear view
• CAfter checking that no traffic is near
• DWhen the vehicle ahead is travelling slowly in a safe passing area

If double white lines have a solid line nearer to you, what is the normal rule?

• AYou must not cross or drive on the lines
• BYou may cross whenever the vehicle ahead is slow
• COnly light goods vehicles may cross
• DThe lines are advisory only

On a normal two-lane road with parked vehicles on your left, what should you do before passing them?

• AGive way to oncoming vehicles before passing the obstruction
• BForce oncoming traffic to stop because your side is blocked
• CDrive on the pavement to avoid waiting
• DPass without checking because parked vehicles do not move

When reversing an LGV, what should you do if you cannot see clearly behind?

• AReverse slowly and hope alarms warn people
• BGet out to check or ask someone to guide you
• CRely only on white reversing lights
• DReverse from a side road into a main road

When is a U-turn allowed?

• AOnly when it can be done without endangering or obstructing other road users and it is no…
• BWhenever you miss a turning on a dual carriageway
• CAt any junction if you signal
• DOnly for light goods vehicles

At a roundabout, what should you generally do before entering?

• AGive way to traffic from the right unless signs or markings direct otherwise
• BEnter at speed to avoid delaying traffic
• CStop on the roundabout to read direction signs
• DUse any lane and change at the last second

On a narrow single-track road with a passing place on your left, what should you do when an oncoming vehicle approaches?

• APull into the passing place if it is safe
• BPark in the passing place to wait for loading
• CForce the oncoming vehicle to reverse
• DDrive faster to reach the next bend first

On a steep downhill road in an LGV, what should you do for control?

• ASelect and stay in a low gear and use light footbrake pressure as needed
• BRely solely on the footbrake for the whole descent
• CCoast in neutral to save fuel
• DSwitch off the engine to reduce speed

When turning left in an LGV, why should you watch carefully for cyclists on your left?

• ACyclists may have moved up between your vehicle and the kerb
• BCyclists are never allowed near junctions
• CCyclists must always overtake on your right
• DCyclists can be ignored if you signal early

If a long vehicle ahead swings right before turning left, what should you do?

• AOvertake on its left before it turns
• BGive it room and be ready to stop
• CMove into its blind spot to pass quickly
• DSound the horn continuously

What is the general maximum speed on Hong Kong roads unless signs show otherwise?

• A30 km/h
• B50 km/h
• C70 km/h
• D100 km/h

Why is a speed limit not a target speed?

• ABecause you must still adjust for traffic, weather, visibility and vehicle condition
• BBecause limits apply only to private cars
• CBecause LGVs may ignore speed signs when empty
• DBecause speed limits are advisory only

What is the two-second rule used for?

• AJudging a safe time gap behind the vehicle in front in good conditions
• BTiming how long to sound the horn
• CMeasuring how long to stop at every Give way sign
• DDeciding when to switch on fog lamps