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Put your tipper lorry trivia to the test

Tipper lorry quiz

They’re loud, they’re powerful, and they get the heavy lifting done – usually before your morning coffee’s gone cold. We’re talking, of course, about tipper lorries – the workhorses of construction, demolition and muck-away jobs across the UK. From hauling hardcore in Hackney to shifting stone in Salford, tipper lorries play a critical (and muddy) role in keeping the country’s infrastructure moving. But behind all that grit and gravel lies a world of specialist knowledge, clever features and a fair bit of legal red tape.

Whether you’re a seasoned operator, a curious bystander or just someone who likes their lorries big and their facts obscure, this quiz is for you. Expect a mix of technical detail, some history and the odd wildcard thrown in for good measure. You’ll never look at a hydraulic ram the same way again.

Tipper lorry quiz

 

Right then, boots on and clipboard ready – it’s quiz time. See how many of these tipper-related teasers you can answer without phoning a friend in the trade.

 

1 / 10

What’s the main advantage of a rear tipper over a three-way tipper lorry?

 

2 / 10

In UK road haulage, what’s the maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW) permitted for a rigid 8-wheeler tipper lorry?

 

3 / 10

What does ‘muck-away’ usually mean in tipper lorry work?

 

4 / 10

Which legislation covers how tipper lorry loads need to be secured in the UK?

 

5 / 10

What type of hydraulic configuration is most commonly used in tipping mechanisms?

 

6 / 10

What’s the most likely reason a tipper might overturn while unloading?

 

7 / 10

Which safety device helps prevent accidental tipping during transit?

 

8 / 10

Why might an operator choose an aluminium-bodied tipper over a steel one?

 

9 / 10

In tipper lorry terms, what does ‘plating’ mean?

 

10 / 10

What risk does a tipper operator face in the colder months when discharging wet loads like clay or soil?

 

Your score is

The average score is 82%

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How did you do?

90–100%
You’re a load legend 🏆
You’re fluent in hydraulics, regs and the finer points of plating. You could probably run a quarry in your sleep (don’t… health & safety would have a fit).

70–80%
Nearly a tipper technician 🔧
You know your muck-away from your mesh sides, but there’s still a bit of room to polish your tipping prowess.

50–60%
Weekend trucker 🚛
You’ve got the basics nailed and you’re tipping in the right direction, but you might want to spend a bit more time reading the manual… or watching tipper fails on YouTube.

0–40%
Stuck in the cab 💤
Looks like tipper lorries might not be your thing – but hey, now you’ve got some top-notch trivia for the pub!