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100+ Free UK LGV/HGV Theory Practice Questions

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100

multiple-choice questions in Driver CPC part 1a

GOV.UK Driver CPC part 1 test: theory

1h 55m

time allowed for part 1a

GOV.UK Driver CPC part 1 test: theory

85/100

part 1a pass mark

GOV.UK Driver CPC part 1 test: theory

£26

DVSA fee for Driver CPC part 1a multiple-choice

GOV.UK Driver CPC fees

19 clips / 20 hazards

part 1b hazard perception structure

GOV.UK Driver CPC part 1 test: theory

67/100

part 1b hazard perception pass mark

GOV.UK Driver CPC part 1 test: theory

2 years

theory test certificate validity from first passed part

GOV.UK Driver CPC part 1 test: theory

Driver CPC part 1a is a 100-question multiple-choice DVSA theory test for LGV/HGV candidates. You have 1 hour 55 minutes and need 85 correct answers to pass. It costs £26. Part 1b hazard perception is booked separately, costs £11, uses 19 clips with 20 developing hazards, and requires 67 out of 100. Passing both parts within 2 years gives the theory test certificate needed for Driver CPC part 3a and 3b driving tests.

Sample UK LGV/HGV Theory Practice Questions

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1During a daily HGV walkaround check, which defect should stop you from taking the vehicle onto the road until it is fixed?
A.A cab step has light mud on it
B.A tyre has cord visible through the tread
C.The radio display is not working
D.A seat cover is worn at the edge
Explanation: Visible cord means the tyre is seriously damaged and illegal. An HGV driver must not use a vehicle with a dangerous defect because roadworthiness is a driver and operator responsibility.
2Why should an HGV driver check that mirrors and camera lenses are clean and correctly adjusted before moving off?
A.To reduce engine wear during the first mile
B.To make tachograph mode changes automatic
C.To maintain the best possible view around blind spots
D.To avoid having to check the load later
Explanation: Large goods vehicles have significant blind spots, especially close to the cab and along the nearside. Clean, correctly adjusted mirrors and cameras help the driver see vulnerable road users and monitor the vehicle's position.
3You find an air leak while doing the walkaround check on a vehicle with air brakes. What is the safest action?
A.Drive slowly to see whether the leak gets worse
B.Only use the parking brake until the next depot
C.Report the defect and do not use the vehicle until it is safe
D.Increase tyre pressures to compensate for the leak
Explanation: An air leak can reduce braking performance or prevent the braking system from maintaining pressure. It should be treated as a serious defect and reported through the operator's defect system before the vehicle is used.
4What is the main reason for checking that all wheel nuts are secure and that no wheel-fixing indicators have moved?
A.Loose wheels can detach and cause a serious collision
B.Loose wheel nuts reduce the payload allowance
C.Wheel-fixing indicators set the speed limiter
D.Wheel nuts are checked only to improve fuel consumption
Explanation: A loose wheel on a heavy vehicle can become a life-threatening hazard because of the mass and speed involved. Wheel security is therefore a key part of daily HGV roadworthiness checks.
5A driver notices that one marker light has failed on a long goods vehicle before an early-morning journey. What should the driver do?
A.Ignore it if the headlamps work
B.Record and report the defect, and follow the operator's repair procedure before using the vehicle
C.Cover the failed lamp with tape so it is less noticeable
D.Drive only on roads with street lighting
Explanation: Lights and reflectors help other road users judge the size and position of a large goods vehicle. A failed required lamp must be reported and dealt with under the operator's defect procedure.
6Which check best confirms that a trailer's air and electrical connections are secure after coupling?
A.The trailer curtains are closed
B.The suzies are connected, undamaged, clear of sharp edges, and do not foul the catwalk
C.The cab radio switches on
D.The driver has entered the correct destination in the sat nav
Explanation: Air and electrical lines must be connected correctly and routed so they cannot be stretched, trapped, or damaged while turning. Damaged or wrongly routed lines can affect braking and lighting.
7Why is it important to check that spray-suppression equipment and mudguards are secure on an HGV?
A.They can reduce spray and prevent loose parts from endangering other traffic
B.They remove the need to use dipped headlights in rain
C.They allow the vehicle to exceed normal speed limits
D.They replace the need for tyre-tread checks
Explanation: Secure mudguards and spray-suppression equipment help reduce water spray and prevent parts from falling into the road. They do not remove the driver's duties for lighting, speed, or tyre condition.
8What should be included when checking the load area of a box-bodied rigid vehicle before departure?
A.Only whether the rear number plate is clean
B.That doors, shutters, locks, body panels, and any load restraints are secure
C.Only the fuel level and adblue level
D.Whether the tachograph has enough paper
Explanation: The body and load area must be secure so doors or panels cannot open and the load cannot move or fall. These checks sit alongside other walkaround checks such as fluids, lights, tyres, and documents.
9A defect was present at the start of the day but was not recorded on the daily defect report. Why is this a serious problem?
A.Defect records are only for the transport office, not for safety
B.It can allow an unsafe vehicle to stay in service and weakens the operator's roadworthiness system
C.It automatically cancels the vehicle's insurance in every case
D.It makes the driver's digital tachograph card invalid
Explanation: Daily defect reporting is part of the system that keeps HGVs roadworthy. If defects are not recorded, they may not be repaired and both driver and operator can be exposed to enforcement action.
10When checking an HGV's tyres, which combination is most relevant to roadworthiness?
A.Brand, colour, and whether valve caps match
B.Tread depth, pressure, cuts, bulges, exposed cord, and correct fitment
C.How recently the driver washed the sidewalls
D.Only whether all tyres are the same age
Explanation: Tyres must be suitable, correctly inflated, and free from dangerous damage such as exposed cord or bulges. Condition and fitment are more important for safety than cosmetic details.

About the UK LGV/HGV Theory Exam

The UK LGV/HGV Driver CPC Part 1a multiple-choice theory test is the 100-question DVSA lorry theory test taken before the practical HGV driving tests. It is based on The Highway Code, Know Your Traffic Signs, and official DVSA goods-vehicle guidance. Candidates need broad professional-driving knowledge across vehicle safety checks, defect reporting, safe loading, trailer coupling where applicable, drivers' hours and tachographs, road signs, speed limits, motorway and urban driving, braking and vehicle stability, vulnerable road users, incidents, documents, fatigue, environmental driving, and hazard awareness.

Assessment

Driver CPC Part 1 has two separately booked theory tests: part 1a multiple-choice and part 1b hazard perception. This practice bank targets part 1a while including hazard-perception concepts candidates must understand for part 1b.

Time Limit

1 hour 55 minutes

Passing Score

85 out of 100 for part 1a multiple-choice; part 1b hazard perception requires 67 out of 100

Exam Fee

£26 for Driver CPC part 1a multiple-choice; £11 for part 1b hazard perception (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA))

UK LGV/HGV Theory Exam Content Outline

12%

Vehicle Checks and Roadworthiness

Daily walkaround checks, defect records, tyres, lights, mirrors, glass, brakes, leaks, body security, trailer brake lines, and stopping for dangerous defects.

12%

Safe Loading and Stability

Vehicle limits, axle weights, load distribution, centre of gravity, positive fit, lashings, friction, tall loads, diminishing loads, and load security enforcement.

6%

Coupling and Uncoupling

Trailer parking brake, fifth-wheel engagement, dog clip or safety device, tug test, airlines and electrics, landing legs, and safe trailer parking.

12%

Drivers' Hours and Tachographs

Assimilated/AETR and GB domestic rules at a high level, 4.5-hour break rule, daily driving limits, tachograph modes, manual records, and operator duties.

12%

Road Signs, Markings and Highway Code

Signs that give orders, warn, or inform; low bridge and route restriction signs; box junctions; road studs; authorised-person signals; and motorway variable signs.

14%

Road Driving, Speed and Space

Speed limits for goods vehicles, speed limiters, following distance, overtaking, roundabouts, lane positioning, urban hazards, and motorway restrictions for heavy vehicles.

8%

Braking, Handling and Stability

Vehicle momentum, stopping distance, ABS, retarders, brake fade, downhill control, side winds, rollover risk, low-speed manoeuvring, and smooth control.

8%

Hazard Awareness and Vulnerable Road Users

Developing hazards, mirror checks, blind spots, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, horse riders, weather, queues, school areas, and hazard perception scoring concepts.

16%

Incidents, Professional Duties and Environment

Breakdowns, fires, collisions, emergency services, first response, Driver CPC card and periodic training, documents, vehicle security, fuel-efficient driving, and company image.

How to Pass the UK LGV/HGV Theory Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 85 out of 100 for part 1a multiple-choice; part 1b hazard perception requires 67 out of 100
  • Assessment: Driver CPC Part 1 has two separately booked theory tests: part 1a multiple-choice and part 1b hazard perception. This practice bank targets part 1a while including hazard-perception concepts candidates must understand for part 1b.
  • Time limit: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Exam fee: £26 for Driver CPC part 1a multiple-choice; £11 for part 1b hazard perception

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

UK LGV/HGV Theory Study Tips from Top Performers

1Start with The Highway Code and Know Your Traffic Signs, then connect each rule to the size, weight, stopping distance, and blind spots of an LGV.
2Practise vehicle-check questions until you can explain why a dangerous defect must be fixed before continuing.
3Treat load security as a safety system: check the platform, bodywork, anchor points, gross weight, axle weights, restraint, and stability before moving.
4For drivers' hours, focus on the high-frequency numbers: 4.5 hours driving before a 45-minute break, 9 hours daily driving, and 10 hours only twice in a fixed week.
5Use hazard-perception practice to spot developing hazards early, but avoid patterned or continuous clicking because GOV.UK says that can score zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the UK LGV/HGV Driver CPC part 1a theory test?

GOV.UK says part 1a has 100 multiple-choice questions. You have 1 hour 55 minutes and need 85 correct answers to pass.

How much does the Driver CPC part 1a multiple-choice test cost?

GOV.UK lists the DVSA fee for Driver CPC part 1a multiple-choice as £26. The separate part 1b hazard perception test is £11.

What is the hazard perception part for LGV/HGV candidates?

Part 1b uses 19 video clips. Each clip has at least one developing hazard, and one clip has two, giving 20 scorable hazards. The pass mark is 67 out of 100.

How long is the Driver CPC theory test certificate valid?

After you pass both part 1a and part 1b, the theory test certificate is valid for 2 years from when you passed the first part. You must pass Driver CPC part 3a and part 3b within that period.

What official materials are the HGV multiple-choice questions based on?

GOV.UK and Safe Driving for Life point candidates to The Highway Code, Know Your Traffic Signs, and The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Goods Vehicles, plus official DVSA theory test preparation.

Are these the real DVSA questions?

No. These are original practice questions written from official topics and guidance. They are designed to teach the same knowledge areas without copying official DVSA revision questions.