Ontario Class A (AZ) Mock Exam 3

All 40 questions in this test

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1. How close to a pedestrian crossover may you NOT pass another vehicle?

   1. Within 30 m
   2. Within 60 m
   3. Within 150 m
   4. Within 10 m

2. What is the most driving time allowed in a day?

   1. 16 hours
   2. 10 hours
   3. 14 hours
   4. 13 hours

3. Several plows are staggered across a freeway clearing all lanes. What should you do?

   1. Pass between them carefully
   2. Pass on the right shoulder
   3. Flash lights so they move over
   4. Stay behind; never pass between

4. After loading, within what distance must you re-check the cargo for the first time?

   1. 8 km
   2. 500 km
   3. 160 km
   4. 80 km

5. Which national standard sets Ontario's cargo securement rules?

   1. ISO Standard 9001
   2. CSA Standard 1
   3. NSC Standard 11
   4. NSC Standard 10

6. From January 1, 2027, what is new for drivers taking the Class A road test?

   1. A minimum of 1,000 logged hours
   2. A night-driving section on the test
   3. 6 months of Class G or higher first
   4. A second written test on trailers

7. What does a steep-hill warning sign tell a truck driver?

   1. Passing is allowed uphill
   2. A lower gear may be needed
   3. Chains are required
   4. Trucks are banned on the hill

8. When exiting an expressway on the road test, where should you do your slowing?

   1. On the shoulder
   2. In the exit lane
   3. In the through lane
   4. Before signalling

9. Which endorsement is needed on top of Class A to drive a tractor with air brakes?

   1. A Q restriction
   2. A Z endorsement
   3. A T endorsement
   4. An R condition

10. Who is responsible for making sure the cargo on your trailer is balanced and secured?

    1. The driver
    2. Only the shipper
    3. Only the receiver
    4. Only the carrier's dispatcher

11. What is the minimum tread depth on a rear tire of a commercial vehicle?

    1. 1.5 mm
    2. 0.5 mm
    3. 3 mm
    4. 4 mm

12. What does a flashing yellow light mean?

    1. Proceed with caution
    2. Stop, then go
    3. The light will turn green
    4. Trucks must stop

13. What is the industry colour for the trailer service air line?

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

14. Approaching a stopped school bus from behind with its upper red lights flashing, how far back must you stop?

    1. At least 10 m
    2. At least 20 m
    3. At least 50 m
    4. At least 5 m

15. Why must turn signals be cancelled by hand on most trucks?

    1. The law requires it on cars too
    2. They drain the battery
    3. They are too loud
    4. They do not self-cancel

16. Before any trip, what should you check on a van trailer besides the cargo itself?

    1. The condition of the paint on the roof
    2. The shipper's business licence number
    3. Doors latched; racks and tarps secured
    4. The tire brand fitted on each axle

17. Mirrors are left out of the width measurement if they stick out no more than what on each side?

    1. 1 m
    2. 50 cm
    3. 10 cm
    4. 30 cm

18. Besides DriveTest, who can assess a Class A road test and issue a certificate of competence?

    1. The truck's manufacturer or its dealer
    2. A police officer working at a weigh scale
    3. A Recognized Authority
    4. Any insurance company claims adjuster

19. What does a flashing green light mean?

    1. Pedestrians may now cross the road
    2. The light is about to turn red
    3. Proceed with caution as at an all-way stop
    4. Advance green; oncoming has red

20. To what top speed must a commercial vehicle's speed limiter be set?

    1. 110 km/h
    2. 90 km/h
    3. 105 km/h
    4. 100 km/h

21. What must you do with the oversize load sign when you are not carrying an oversize load?

    1. Turn it upside down
    2. Remove it or cover it
    3. Move it inside the cab window
    4. Leave it showing at all times

22. Which situation is part of the on-road section of the test?

    1. A gravel logging road
    2. An expressway section
    3. A border crossing
    4. A car wash

23. Which device may a commercial driver legally use while driving?

    1. A two-way radio, mic mounted
    2. A hand-held cell phone on speaker
    3. A hand-held GPS unit held at the wheel
    4. A tablet showing a movie on the dash

24. Which road surfaces freeze first as temperatures drop?

    1. Sunny, open stretches of highway
    2. Freshly paved city streets
    3. Gravel shoulders beside the road
    4. Bridges, overpasses, shade

25. What are the three main parts of the Class A road test?

    1. Coupling, loading and fuelling
    2. Inspection, backing and on-road driving
    3. Parking, logbook and weigh scale
    4. Vision, written and medical tests

26. How is a pedestrian crossover marked?

    1. A single solid yellow line across the road
    2. Green paint on the road and a stop sign
    3. White double lines, X marks, yellow lights
    4. Red bricks and a flashing red light overhead

27. Within how many hours before driving must a Schedule 1 inspection have been done?

    1. 8 hours
    2. 12 hours
    3. 48 hours
    4. 24 hours

28. A fire starts in your combination. Which step is recommended if possible?

    1. Open the trailer doors
    2. Drive to the next exit
    3. Uncouple the units
    4. Pour water on fuel

29. A coupler mounting has one loose fastener. How is it classed?

    1. A minor defect
    2. A critical impound defect
    3. A major defect
    4. Not a defect

30. Which licence must you already hold before applying for Class A?

    1. A Class G1 with a clean record
    2. Any licence from any country
    3. A Class G2 held at least one year
    4. A valid Class G or higher

31. Every driver must have had at least 24 consecutive hours off within the preceding how many days?

    1. 10
    2. 30
    3. 7
    4. 14

32. Where should a tractor-trailer finish a left turn onto a multi-lane road?

    1. In the oncoming lanes
    2. Just right of the centre line
    3. In the far right lane at once
    4. On the right shoulder

33. Several weight formulas apply to your truck. Which result is the maximum gross allowable weight?

    1. The lowest of them
    2. The highest of them
    3. The registered weight plus 10%
    4. Their average

34. Warning lamps carried on a commercial vehicle must be visible from at least how far?

    1. 150 m
    2. 500 m
    3. 30 m
    4. 60 m

35. From where do you confirm that the fifth-wheel jaws have closed around the kingpin?

    1. From the driver's seat using the mirrors
    2. From the trailer's open rear doors
    3. From a ladder on top of the trailer
    4. Under the trailer, behind the tractor

36. Which two documents about the daily inspection must you carry?

    1. The tire receipts and the fuel receipts
    2. The current report and the schedule
    3. The annual certificate and the logbook
    4. The CVOR record and the bill of lading

37. What can happen if the trailer is too high when you back under it?

    1. The air lines will cross
    2. The tractor will hit the trailer nose
    3. The landing gear will collapse
    4. It may not couple correctly

38. What does overdriving your headlights mean?

    1. Your high beams are much too bright
    2. Stopping distance exceeds sight distance
    3. You use your headlights in daytime
    4. Your headlights are aimed too low

39. Besides identity, what must Class A applicants now document when they apply?

    1. Proof that they own a tractor-trailer
    2. Residence, legal status, work eligibility
    3. A hiring letter from a trucking employer
    4. Their credit rating and bank account details

40. What is the maximum overall length of a single tractor-semi-trailer combination?

    1. 18 m (59 ft)
    2. 23 m (75.5 ft)
    3. 40 m (131 ft)
    4. 25 m (82 ft)