Alberta Class 1–4 Mock Exam 1

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1. Under a carrier's safety plan, what must a driver report to the carrier?

   1. Nothing; police report directly
   2. Only collisions with injuries
   3. Violations, convictions and collisions
   4. Only fines over $500

2. Before backing under a semi-trailer, what position should the fifth wheel jaws be in?

   1. Half locked
   2. It does not matter
   3. Closed and locked
   4. Open (unlocked)

3. When is a GPS screen allowed under the distracted driving law?

   1. Whenever it is held up at eye level
   2. If mounted and set before driving
   3. When you type in data at low speed
   4. Only on highways

4. You must load students on the roadway because there is no room off it. How far from waiting students should you stop?

   1. At least one metre away
   2. At least ten paces away
   3. Right beside them
   4. At least five metres away

5. A carrier's trucks travel into Saskatchewan. Which Safety Fitness Certificate threshold applies?

   1. Trucks registered at 11,794 kg or more
   2. Only trucks with three or more axles
   3. Trucks over 4,500 kg
   4. Only trucks hauling dangerous goods

6. After a dangerous goods leak from your vehicle, whom must you notify immediately?

   1. Only your employer, in writing by the end of the day
   2. Police, the Alberta CIC, and the owner, employer and consignor
   3. Only the fire department and the nearest hospital
   4. Only the consignee at delivery

7. During a circle check, what should you see at the fifth wheel?

   1. The slider pin left unlocked
   2. A small gap of daylight between the plate and the apron
   3. Plate flush with the apron, jaws locked on the kingpin
   4. Jaws left open so the trailer can pivot in turns

8. After the fifth wheel connects, how do you check the hook-up first?

   1. Do a firm tug test
   2. Raise the landing gear
   3. Drive forward at road speed
   4. Release the tractor brakes

9. A trailer weighing more than how much must have brakes the driver controls?

   1. 2,300 kg
   2. 4,500 kg
   3. 1,500 kg
   4. 910 kg

10. When backing the tractor toward the trailer, where should you first stop?

    1. Once the landing gear lifts
    2. Right after the kingpin has entered the jaws
    3. Two metres from the trailer
    4. Just before the fifth wheel meets the apron

11. Your low air pressure warning comes on while driving. What should you do?

    1. Drive on to the next scale and report it there
    2. Ignore it until the buzzer stops
    3. Keep going and pump the brakes
    4. Stop when safe and build up air

12. What is the longest semi-trailer box allowed?

    1. 16.2 m (53 ft)
    2. 17.4 m (57 ft)
    3. 14.6 m (48 ft)
    4. 18.3 m (60 ft)

13. What does the Traffic Safety Act's zero tolerance mean for commercial drivers?

    1. A written warning for a first offence only
    2. Sanctions only after a collision
    3. A roadside sanction for any alcohol or drugs
    4. A legal limit of 0.05 blood alcohol

14. Approaching an intersection with cross traffic during an emergency run, what should an ambulance driver do?

    1. Keep speed and rely on the siren
    2. Switch off the siren to avoid startling drivers
    3. Slow down, stop briefly if practical, and make eye contact
    4. Speed up to clear it quickly

15. What is the maximum speed for a long combination vehicle in Alberta?

    1. 90 km/h on every highway, whatever the sign
    2. The posted limit minus 10 km/h
    3. 110 km/h on divided highways with a permit
    4. 100 km/h or the posted limit, if lower

16. When does a vehicle have the most traction while braking?

    1. Right after the wheels lock
    2. While the wheels are skidding
    3. Just before the wheels lock
    4. When the brakes are released

17. What does a white diamond on a black background on a reserved lane sign mean?

    1. Lane traffic flows the same way as other traffic
    2. The lane is for high-occupancy cars
    3. Lane traffic flows against other traffic
    4. The lane ends ahead

18. With its siren on, what may an emergency vehicle driver do where reasonable and safe?

    1. Exceed the speed limit and go through a stop signal
    2. Drive on sidewalks at any speed
    3. Ignore all safety of others
    4. Pass school buses with red lights at speed

19. When may placards be removed from a vehicle that carried dangerous goods?

    1. As soon as the last goods are unloaded
    2. When the vehicle leaves the highway
    3. At the end of the driver's shift
    4. Once unloaded and cleaned of residue

20. What should a passenger driver do before every trip?

    1. Check the fare tables
    2. Plan the radio playlist
    3. Ask passengers to rate them
    4. Assess their own fitness to drive

21. Who may supervise a Class 2 learner driving a bus?

    1. A Class 3 or Class 4 holder
    2. Any driver with a Q endorsement
    3. Any adult with a full Class 5
    4. A driver who holds Class 1 or Class 2

22. One brake on your unit is out of adjustment. What happens when you stop?

    1. The ABS fixes the difference automatically
    2. The vehicle stops faster because that side grips more
    3. Nothing changes as long as the other brakes are good
    4. The other brakes work harder, so the stop takes longer

23. If you double the weight of a vehicle, how much more braking force is needed to stop it?

    1. Twice as much
    2. Four times as much
    3. Eight times as much
    4. The same, thanks to better traction

24. What is a motor carrier under the National Safety Code?

    1. The government office that inspects commercial trucks
    2. The driver who holds a Class 1 licence
    3. Anyone who operates a commercial truck or bus
    4. Only a company that hauls dangerous goods for others

25. On a multi-lane road, which lane should a school bus use when stopping at a railway crossing?

    1. The right-most lane
    2. The left-most lane
    3. The centre lane
    4. Any lane with less traffic

26. Who may handle or transport dangerous goods?

    1. A trained person, or one working with them
    2. Any Class 1 or Class 3 licence holder
    3. Anyone over 21 with a clean driving record
    4. Anyone with a Q endorsement

27. Another driver shows road rage toward your vehicle. What should you do?

    1. Brake suddenly to warn them off
    2. Lock the doors and get away safely
    3. Roll down the window and explain
    4. Follow them closely to get their plate

28. What makes a good en route check stop?

    1. A wide gravel shoulder partway up a long hill
    2. One you can enter and leave without backing
    3. Any spot with a view of traffic
    4. The bottom of a long hill

29. You are pulling away from the curb in a bus. Who has the right of way?

    1. Whoever moves first
    2. The bus, if its signal is on
    3. Traffic already on the road
    4. The bus, because it is larger

30. What is the rule for a major defect listed on the inspection schedule?

    1. You may drive it to your destination
    2. You must repair it within 24 hours
    3. The vehicle may not be driven on a highway
    4. You may drive it at reduced speed