Before leaving a lorry heavier than 7.5 tonnes unattended on a verge, what must you obtain?

Before leaving a lorry heavier than 7.5 tonnes unattended on a verge, what must you obtain?

• A. A warning triangle
• B. Police permission
• C. A loading permit
• D. The owner's permission

Answer: (B)

The rule being tested is about where a heavy goods vehicle may be left unattended on a verge and who must authorize it. For lorries over 7.5 tonnes, you cannot leave the vehicle unattended on a verge without explicit police permission. This is to prevent dangerous obstructions to pedestrians and other road users and to avoid damage to the verge; the police assess the location and give permission if it's safe and appropriate. A warning triangle is used if you have to stop in the carriageway, not to authorize leaving the vehicle on a verge. A loading permit or the owner's permission does not replace the legal requirement for police authorization.

The rule being tested is about where a heavy goods vehicle may be left unattended on a verge and who must authorize it. For lorries over 7.5 tonnes, you cannot leave the vehicle unattended on a verge without explicit police permission. This is to prevent dangerous obstructions to pedestrians and other road users and to avoid damage to the verge; the police assess the location and give permission if it's safe and appropriate. A warning triangle is used if you have to stop in the carriageway, not to authorize leaving the vehicle on a verge. A loading permit or the owner's permission does not replace the legal requirement for police authorization.