Alberta Class 1–4 Mock Exam 5

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1. The semi-trailer has no spring brakes on any axle. What must you do before backing under it?

   1. Hook up the air lines and set its brakes
   2. Raise the landing gear fully before backing
   3. Chock only the tractor wheels
   4. Back under it faster so the jaws lock firmly

2. Division 2.3 gases are:

   1. Flammable
   2. Toxic
   3. Non-flammable and non-toxic
   4. Corrosive

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. When coupling a pintle hitch with a no-slack ram, what confirms the ram is working?

   1. Listening for the latch click
   2. Measuring the drawbar height
   3. A tug test after charging the air
   4. Checking the trailer lights

5. You have only one wheel chock when uncoupling. Where should it go?

   1. Beside the fifth wheel
   2. Behind the semi-trailer wheel
   3. In front of the semi-trailer wheel
   4. Under the tractor steer wheel

6. 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

7. Under the regulation, when is a vehicle being used "for hire"?

   1. Whenever passengers share gas costs
   2. When someone is paid for the service the vehicle provides
   3. Whenever the vehicle is commercially registered
   4. Only when a taxi meter is used

8. 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

9. What flash point defines a Class 3 flammable liquid?

   1. Below 37.8 °C
   2. Below 93 °C
   3. Above 60.5 °C
   4. Below 60.5 °C (closed cup)

10. An ambulance driver ignores a red light without meeting the legal conditions and crashes. What can follow?

    1. Civil and criminal penalties
    2. No penalty, since it was an emergency
    3. Only a warning from the employer
    4. Only a parking ticket

11. Why does a C train move less from side to side than an A train?

    1. Its trailers must always be shorter than an A train's
    2. It has no fifth wheel at all
    3. Its rear trailer must always be the heavier trailer
    4. Its double drawbar leaves one pivot point

12. Students must cross a rural highway after leaving the bus. Where should they walk first?

    1. Two paces beside the door
    2. At least 10 paces in front of the bus
    3. Directly behind the bus
    4. Along the shoulder to the rear

13. 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

14. What is the maximum overall length of a tractor semi-trailer?

    1. 23 m
    2. 27.5 m
    3. 20 m
    4. 25 m

15. Which standard sets the cargo securement rules adopted in Alberta?

    1. CSA Standard D250
    2. NSC Standard 10
    3. NSC Standard 13
    4. The Highway Traffic Act

16. The load is stuck in the raised box. What should you do?

    1. Lower the box first
    2. Climb in and loosen it with a shovel
    3. Drive forward sharply to shake it loose
    4. Raise the box higher and wait

17. A loaded truck travels twice as fast as an empty truck half its weight. How much more braking force does it need?

    1. Six times as much
    2. Eight times as much
    3. Twice as much
    4. Four times as much

18. How is a converter dolly handled in trip inspections?

    1. Only at the annual inspection
    2. On its own separate report
    3. It never needs to be inspected
    4. As part of the trailer it carries

19. 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

20. You pass the Class 1 road test in a truck with an automatic transmission. What is the result?

    1. You must take the road test again within 12 months
    2. Your licence becomes a Class 3 instead
    3. You may only drive within 160 km of your home terminal
    4. A condition code limits you to automatic trucks

21. By law, which door do students use to enter and leave a school bus?

    1. The rear door in bad weather
    2. The front door
    3. Either door, at the driver's choice
    4. The rear door when the bus is full

22. Under federal rules, a driver may not drive unless they have had at least how much consecutive time off in the previous 14 days?

    1. 72 hours
    2. 48 hours
    3. 24 hours
    4. 36 hours

23. Which licence class lets you drive a single motor vehicle with three or more axles, such as a tandem dump truck?

    1. Class 5
    2. Class 2 only
    3. Class 4
    4. Class 3

24. Compared with level ground at the same speed, how does stopping distance change going downhill?

    1. It stays the same
    2. It gets shorter because of weight
    3. It gets longer because of gravity
    4. It gets shorter if the brakes are hot

25. 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

26. You hold a Class 5 GDL (probationary) licence. Can you apply for a Class 3 licence now?

    1. No, not while you are a probationary GDL driver
    2. Yes, once you have passed the knowledge test
    3. Only for farm-registered trucks
    4. Yes, as long as you are at least 18 years old

27. 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

28. What is brake lag time in an air brake system?

    1. The time from pressing the pedal until a full stop
    2. The delay while air flows to apply the brakes
    3. The time the compressor takes to refill tanks
    4. The time the driver takes to notice the hazard ahead

29. The bus chapter is mainly about school buses. Does it matter to other bus drivers?

    1. Only if the bus has an S endorsement
    2. No, it applies only to school buses
    3. Only the railway section applies
    4. Yes, most of it applies to all bus operations

30. A substance gives off flammable gas when it gets wet. Which division is it?

    1. Division 4.1
    2. Division 4.2
    3. Division 4.3
    4. Division 5.1