Alberta Class 1–4 Mock Exam 4

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1. 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

2. 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

3. After stopping to let passengers out, what should you check before they open the doors?

   1. The mirrors, for people near the doors
   2. The odometer reading for the fare
   3. The fuel gauge for the next trip
   4. The radio volume

4. When may a commercial driver use a two-way (CB) radio while driving?

   1. Never, under any condition
   2. Only when the truck is parked
   3. Only to talk with family
   4. To escort oversized loads

5. A child weighing 15 kg is your passenger. What does the law require?

   1. A booster cushion and lap belt
   2. Nothing if the trip is short
   3. A lap and shoulder belt only
   4. A properly installed car seat

6. Which class covers explosives?

   1. Class 7
   2. Class 3
   3. Class 1
   4. Class 5

7. How should you park an ambulance at a collision scene?

   1. Behind other vehicles with lights off
   2. Well away so it does not block any traffic
   3. On the far side of the road facing traffic
   4. To shield the injured, lights on

8. When do you turn off the flashing lights after a stop?

   1. Once you start moving
   2. After all students are seated
   3. As soon as the door closes
   4. When the stop arm folds itself

9. Who decides whether the driver stays in the cab or stands outside during loading?

   1. The loader operator only
   2. The driver alone
   3. Provincial law, always in the cab
   4. Company policy

10. Why does a loaded concrete mixer need special care on turns and ramps?

    1. It is top-heavy and unstable
    2. Mixers have no power steering
    3. Its brakes are weaker than other trucks'
    4. Concrete makes the tires lose pressure

11. A carrier operates only in Alberta. Which trucks need trip inspection reports?

    1. Every truck, whatever its weight
    2. Trucks registered at 11,794 kg or more
    3. Only trucks with air brakes
    4. Trucks registered at 4,500 kg or more

12. Under Alberta hours-of-service rules, what are the driving and on-duty limits in a work shift?

    1. 10 hours driving or 12 hours on duty
    2. 14 hours driving or 16 hours on duty
    3. 13 hours driving or 15 hours on duty
    4. 13 hours driving or 14 hours on duty

13. Which class is needed to drive a taxi or an ambulance in Alberta?

    1. Class 4
    2. Class 6
    3. Class 3
    4. Class 5

14. Which steering method does the guide recommend for turning a large vehicle?

    1. Palming the wheel with one hand
    2. Using the spinner knob
    3. Hand-over-hand, using both hands
    4. Shuffle steering with one hand

15. 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

16. When uncoupling, what do you do before disconnecting the air and electrical lines?

    1. Raise the fifth wheel
    2. Pull the tractor ahead slowly
    3. Remove the wheel chocks
    4. Lower the landing gear

17. You are about to dump into a hopper. What should you do first?

    1. Back in quickly to save time
    2. Check that the hopper is empty
    3. Raise the box partway to test the hoist
    4. Sound the horn three times

18. Your bus breaks down in a safe spot with no danger nearby. Where should the passengers usually stay?

    1. On the roadside ditch
    2. In the oncoming lane shoulder
    3. Walking to the next stop
    4. On the bus

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. A load shifts in the trailer enough to affect the unit's stability. Under the securement rules, this means:

    1. The rules allow it if nothing falls off
    2. The cargo was not properly secured
    3. Only the shipper is responsible
    4. It is legal if the trailer is closed

21. 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

22. What connects the second trailer in an A train?

    1. A rigid frame with no hitch
    2. A converter dolly with a single A-shaped drawbar
    3. A fifth wheel built onto the lead trailer
    4. A dolly with two drawbars

23. 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

24. Your siren and lights are on. How should you treat other drivers?

    1. Expect them to stop in their lane
    2. Assume they may not have seen you
    3. Assume they heard you a block away
    4. Expect them to clear the way at once

25. You must turn right onto a narrow street. What should you do?

    1. Swing left into the oncoming lanes before turning
    2. Cut over the curb with the trailer
    3. Start turning early, right at the corner
    4. Go well into the intersection first

26. Which conditions can a special permit for oversized equipment set?

    1. Routes, travel times and equipment
    2. Only the licence class of the driver
    3. Only the maximum speed
    4. Only the permit fee you must pay

27. When is a taxi driver exempt from wearing a seat belt in Alberta?

    1. Only on trips shorter than 5 km
    2. Never; there is no exemption
    3. While carrying a paying passenger
    4. Whenever driving inside city limits

28. When are the alternately flashing red lights and the stop arm used?

    1. During any breakdown
    2. Only to load or unload
    3. Whenever the bus stops in traffic
    4. At every railway crossing

29. How far from the curb may the wheels of a parked bus be?

    1. No more than 50 cm
    2. No more than 30 cm
    3. No more than 1 m
    4. No more than 15 cm

30. At about what engine speed does the guide suggest progressive shifting?

    1. About 1,600 rpm
    2. About 2,500 rpm
    3. Right at governed rpm
    4. About 900 rpm