BC Class 1–4 Mock Exam 5

All 50 questions in this test

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1. Does the reclining back seat of a bus count as a sleeper berth?

   1. Only for the co-driver
   2. No
   3. Yes, on trips over 500 km
   4. Yes, if it reclines fully

2. Which B.C. commercial class has a minimum age of 18 rather than 19?

   1. Class 2
   2. Class 3
   3. Class 1
   4. Class 4 unrestricted

3. How many people must a vehicle seat, including the driver, to be a bus?

   1. More than 15
   2. More than 25
   3. More than 10
   4. More than 6

4. A heavy load sits on one side of the deck. What can happen on a wet road?

   1. Nothing, if the load is tied
   2. The truck brakes more evenly because of the weight
   3. Wheels on the light side can lock and skid
   4. The tires grip better

5. Where must dangerous goods shipping documents be kept during a trip?

   1. At the carrier's office
   2. In the sleeper compartment only
   3. Locked in the trailer
   4. Readily available in the cab

6. How tall must the letters on a "School Bus" sign be?

   1. At least 20 cm
   2. At least 15 cm
   3. At least 10 cm
   4. At least 30 cm

7. How is the tug test done after coupling?

   1. Both brakes released, pull hard
   2. Tractor brakes applied, trailer released, back up
   3. Both brakes applied, rev the engine
   4. Trailer brakes applied, tractor brakes released, pull gently

8. What bus is used for a full B.C. Class 2 road test with no passenger restriction?

   1. A bus seating at least 36 adults
   2. A bus seating at least 25 adults
   3. Any full-size passenger van
   4. A bus with at least two axles

9. A sign tells trucks to stop and check brakes before a steep downgrade. What must you do?

   1. Slow down without stopping
   2. Turn on four-way flashers and continue
   3. Stop only if your brakes feel weak
   4. Stop in the pullout and inspect brakes and load

10. Who is ultimately responsible for brake adjustment before the vehicle moves?

    1. The maintenance crew
    2. The driver
    3. The vehicle owner only
    4. The CVIP inspector

11. Driving at 105 km/h instead of 90 km/h uses about how much more fuel?

    1. The same amount
    2. About 20 per cent more
    3. About 50 per cent more
    4. About 5 per cent more

12. When should you turn off the flashing lights and fold in the stop sign?

    1. After you start moving
    2. As soon as the entrance doors have closed
    3. When the first car stops
    4. Once passengers are aboard or across

13. How many passengers may sit on the driver's right in a sedan taxi?

    1. Up to three, if they can all fit on the seat
    2. Up to two, each with a seatbelt
    3. None; front seats stay empty
    4. One only

14. What is the correct running clearance between lining and drum?

    1. No clearance at all
    2. About one inch
    3. A few thousandths of an inch
    4. About half an inch

15. Before the Class 1 leakage test, what minimum air pressure is needed?

    1. At least 60 p.s.i.
    2. At least 80 p.s.i.
    3. At least 100 p.s.i.
    4. At least 120 p.s.i.

16. When did MELT become mandatory for new Class 1 applicants in B.C.?

    1. April 1, 2000
    2. September 1, 2023
    3. October 18, 2021
    4. January 1, 2019

17. What is a large capacity limousine?

    1. One carrying 11 to 24 people
    2. Any limousine that is longer than eight metres
    3. One carrying more than 25 people
    4. A limousine used only for weddings

18. How often must the floor of a school bus be washed with disinfectant?

    1. Once a school term
    2. Once a month
    3. Every day
    4. At least once a week

19. Where may a let-down (jump) seat be used?

    1. In the trunk area of a wagon
    2. In any vehicle, as long as you have a permit
    3. Beside the driver
    4. Only in the rear of a sedan built for it

20. Your speed creeps above your chosen speed on a downgrade. What does the guide advise?

    1. Ride the brakes lightly to the bottom
    2. Use the splitter to change gear
    3. Brake to drop 10–15 km/h, then downshift
    4. Shift up to ease the engine

21. How far should your breastbone be from a steering-wheel airbag?

    1. At least 25 cm (10 in)
    2. At least 50 cm (20 in)
    3. At least 10 cm (4 in)
    4. As close as is comfortable

22. You wait 40 minutes at a weigh scale. How is that time recorded?

    1. As sleeper berth time
    2. As driving time
    3. As on-duty time
    4. As off-duty time

23. An article is 2.5 m long and is not blocked in front. How many tiedowns does it need?

    1. Four
    2. Two
    3. Three
    4. One

24. When should you drain a trailer's air suspension before parking it?

    1. Before applying the trailer brakes
    2. Only in winter
    3. After driving away from the parked trailer
    4. Never; leave it charged

25. The low-air warning comes on while you drive. What should you do?

    1. Release the spring brakes
    2. Keep going to the next town
    3. Pump the brakes to raise pressure
    4. Stop and find the cause before going on

26. While backing toward the trailer, where should you first stop?

    1. When the landing gear lifts
    2. One metre short of the trailer
    3. Right after the jaws have locked on the kingpin
    4. When the fifth wheel just touches the apron

27. What must an emergency vehicle give before speeding or going through a red light?

    1. A radio call to police
    2. Proper warning to other drivers
    3. A signal from the dispatcher
    4. Nothing; it may simply proceed

28. Where may cargo go in the passenger area of a bus?

    1. Beside the driver's seat
    2. In front of the emergency exit
    3. In the aisle, as long as it is tied down securely
    4. In racks, under seats or a closed compartment

29. Which driving record keeps you from applying for a B.C. commercial licence?

    1. Two speeding tickets in five years
    2. One parking ticket in the past year
    3. Four or more penalty-point offences in two years
    4. A collision you were not responsible for

30. Which wear pattern shows a tire is underinflated?

    1. One side only wears faster
    2. Wear stays perfectly even
    3. The centre of the tread wears faster
    4. The outer edges of the tread wear faster

31. A line rupture empties the primary reservoir. What protects the secondary reservoir?

    1. The safety valve
    2. The one-way check valve
    3. The quick release valve
    4. The governor

32. What can a Class 4 restricted licence holder drive?

    1. Trucks with three or more axles
    2. School buses seating up to 25 people including the driver
    3. Any bus without air brakes
    4. Taxis and ride-hailing cars for up to 10 people

33. Where may a portable scale be set up?

    1. Only on private property
    2. Only at border crossings
    3. Only at fixed scale sites
    4. On any public road

34. What must you do before caging a spring brake?

    1. Release the service brakes
    2. Drain the wet tank
    3. Block the wheels
    4. Start the engine

35. With one trailer, what is the most air loss allowed during a one-minute brake application?

    1. 2 p.s.i. per minute
    2. 6 p.s.i. per minute
    3. 4 p.s.i. per minute
    4. 8 p.s.i. per minute

36. How should a partial load of livestock be carried?

    1. Use false bulkheads to keep them together
    2. Leave gates open for air
    3. Load them only at the rear
    4. Spread the animals out across the whole deck

37. Which part both adjusts for lining wear and acts as a lever to multiply force?

    1. The relay valve
    2. The foot valve
    3. The governor
    4. The slack adjuster

38. A combination has 16 brakes and two are out of adjustment. What happens?

    1. The ABS balances it out fully
    2. The others overwork and the stop is longer
    3. Nothing, 14 brakes are enough
    4. The vehicle stops sooner on that side

39. What is the purpose of a quick release valve?

    1. To fill the trailer reservoirs
    2. To apply the brakes faster in an emergency
    3. To lock the brakes when parked
    4. To exhaust air close to the chambers

40. What must every trailer's emergency system do if the trailer separates?

    1. Release all trailer brakes
    2. Fully apply the trailer brakes
    3. Lower the landing gear
    4. Sound a warning horn

41. Before working underneath the vehicle during an inspection, what should you do?

    1. Release the parking brakes
    2. Take the keys out of the ignition
    3. Start the engine to build air
    4. Remove the wheel blocks

42. How often does the guide recommend en route inspections, including tires and cargo?

    1. Every 30 minutes
    2. Once a day at the start
    3. At least every three hours
    4. Only at weigh scales

43. The primary section of a dual system fails. Which brakes still apply?

    1. Only the drive axle brakes
    2. Only the steering axle brakes
    3. All brakes normally
    4. No brakes at all

44. What colour is the dash parking brake control on most vehicles?

    1. Green
    2. Red
    3. Blue
    4. Yellow

45. What application pressure is held during the leakage test?

    1. 90 to 100 p.s.i. for one minute
    2. Full pressure for ten minutes
    3. 20 p.s.i. for five minutes
    4. 60 p.s.i. for 30 seconds

46. Before backing under a trailer, how should the fifth wheel be positioned?

    1. Level, with the jaws closed
    2. Tilted down toward the rear with jaws open
    3. Raised fully with the release handle locked
    4. Tilted up toward the cab with jaws open

47. About how long is air brake lag?

    1. One-tenth of a second
    2. Two seconds
    3. Four-tenths of a second
    4. Three-quarters of a second

48. The trailer apron sits well above the fifth wheel's pivot points. What should you do?

    1. Release air from the tractor tires
    2. Back in faster so the fifth wheel forces it up
    3. Couple anyway and check later
    4. Adjust trailer height with the landing gear

49. After coupling, why go under the trailer with a flashlight?

    1. To check the trailer's registration plate and decal
    2. To check the jaws are closed on the kingpin
    3. To look for the spare tire
    4. To adjust the brakes by hand

50. What vehicle may be used for a Class 4 restricted road test?

    1. Any car or pickup truck
    2. A bus seating at least 36 adults
    3. Only a marked taxi
    4. A van seating at least 11 adults