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The content of this guide will be updated on a timely basis. For the latest version, please visit the website of the Transport Department: [www.td.gov.hk](www.td.gov.hk) (Publications and Press Releases > Publications > Free Publications) . If there is any discrepancy between any hardcopy and the online version, the online version shall always prevail.  \n2. This guide is designed for reference only, and has no legal bindings on driving tests.  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nPage  \nINTRODUCTION 2  \nPART I TEST VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS 3  \nSpecific Requirements 3  \nGeneral Requirements 3  \nOthers 4  \nPART II TESTING PROCEDURES & INFORMATION TO NOTE 5  \nBasic Requirements of the Test 5  \nDocuments and Papers Presented for the Test 6  \nVision Test 6  \nPART III POINTS TO NOTE ON DRIVING FOR CANDIDATES 7  \nPreparation before Moving Off 7  \nDriving Manoeuvres and Control of Speed 7  \nJudging Car Distance 7  \nOvertaking 8  \nHazard Recognition 8  \nRoundabouts and Junctions 8  \nTraffic Signs / Traffic Lights / Directions of Authorized Traffic 9  \nControllers  \nTraffic Lanes 9  \nThe Stopping Rule 9  \nReversing and Parking Manoeuvres 9  \nTurnabout in a Narrow Road 10  \nOral Test Relating to Safe Driving 10  \nPART IV OTHERS 11  \nTest Routes 11  \nDangerous Driving / Inadequate Control 11  \nMethods of Recording Driving Errors 11  \nTest Form and Record of Result 11  \nApplication for Driving Licence by Successful Candidates and 12  \nApplication for a Second Test by Unsuccessful Candidates  \nAppendix Braking System and Safe Driving 15  \nIntroduction 15  \nBraking System 15  \nPower-assisted Braking System 15  \nSafety Precaution 16  \nThe Use of Parking Brake (Handbrake) 16  \nRunning Down Slopes 16  \nUse of Exhaust Brake 16  \nINTRODUCTION  \nThe medium goods vehicle and heavy goods vehicle driving tests aim at assessing candidate’s driving ability, and help the candidate acquire good traffic knowledge, establish a safe driving attitude and give due consideration to other road users in future.  \nThe Driving Examiner will carry out the driving test in accordance with the contents of this Guide and will handle situations that are not described here by applying his profound experience and sound judgment in driving.  \nPART I TEST VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS  \nSpecific Requirements  \nVehicles that do not meet the following specific requirements will NOT be accepted for the purpose of driving test: –  \nMedium Goods Vehicle (Code 18)  \n(A) It should be a licensed medium goods vehicle with permitted gross weight not less than  \n9 tonnes.  \n(B) Dimensions:  \nLength – not less than 5.30 metres  \nWidth – not less than 2.00 metres  \n*Wheel Span – not less than 3.20 metres (C) The seating capacity should be not less than 2-seater (excluding driver) .  \nHeavy Goods Vehicle (Code 19)  \n(A) It should be a licensed heavy goods vehicle with permitted gross weight not less than  \n30 tonnes.  \n(B) Dimensions:  \nLength – not less than 8.30 metres  \nWidth – not less than 2.40 metres  \n*Wheel Span – not less than 6.30 metres (C) The seating capacity should be not less than 2-seater (excluding driver) .  \nNote : * Wheel Span : Distance between the centre points of the first front axle and the last rear axle.  \nGeneral Requirements  \nVehicles also have to meet the following general requirements, otherwise, it will NOT be accepted for the purpose of driving test: –  \n(A) The test vehicle must be in good mechanical order with a braking system readily accessible to the Driving Examiner.  \n(B) The test vehicle must be insured to cover third party risks (including driving test purpose) .  \n(C) The test vehicle must carry a simulated load in such a manner that the total weight of the vehicle including the required loading should be equivalent to at least two third of the permitted gross weight of the test vehicle.  \n(D) The test vehicle must be a vehicle that meets the require","cbCaigYrmpiLck7F","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigYrmpiLck7F","pdf",326809,"English","# Introduction\n# Part I Test Vehicle Requirements\n## Specific Requirements\n## General Requirements\n## Others\n# Part II Testing Procedures & Information to Note\n## Basic Requirements of the Test\n## Documents and Papers Presented for the Test\n## Vision Test\n# Part III Points to Note on Driving for Candidates\n## Preparation before Moving Off\n## Driving Manoeuvres and Control of Speed\n## Judging Car Distance\n## Overtaking\n## Hazard Recognition\n## Roundabouts and Junctions\n## Traffic Signs / Traffic Lights / Directions of Authorized Traffic\n## Traffic Lanes\n## The Stopping Rule\n## Reversing and Parking Manoeuvres\n## Turnabout in a Narrow Road\n## Oral Test Relating to Safe Driving\n# Part IV Others\n## Test Routes\n## Dangerous Driving / Inadequate Control\n## Methods of Recording Driving Errors\n## Test Form and Record of Result\n## Application for Driving Licence and Second Test","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the medium and heavy goods vehicle driving tests?\",\"answer\":\"The tests assess candidates’ driving ability and help candidates build good traffic knowledge, a safe driving attitude, and consideration for other road users.\"},{\"question\":\"What vehicle features are required for the test for medium goods vehicles (Code 18)?\",\"answer\":\"The vehicle must be 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Candidates may use vehicles with automatic transmission types for the driving test, and those who pass using automatic transmission may apply for a restricted licence covering automatic transmission vehicles of the same class.\"}]","Guide to Medium Goods Vehicle and Heavy Goods Vehicle Driving Test | PDF"]