Ontario Class A (AZ) Mock Exam 5

All 40 questions in this test

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1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. How many randomly chosen interior items are inspected after the in-cab check?

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

5. Why avoid using the differential lock when it is not needed?

   1. It wears tires and strains axles
   2. It disables the ABS
   3. It raises the trailer height
   4. It drains the air tanks

6. In which position should the inter-axle differential lock normally be kept?

   1. Unlocked
   2. Half locked
   3. Locked
   4. Locked above 50 km/h

7. You find a defect halfway through your trip. When must you report it to the operator?

   1. Only at the next annual inspection
   2. Only if a police officer asks
   3. As soon as possible
   4. At the end of the week

8. How many exterior items will you be asked to inspect on the daily inspection test?

   1. Six
   2. Every item
   3. Two
   4. Four

9. In a tractor-semitrailer, where is off-tracking the greatest?

   1. At the tractor's drive wheels
   2. At the tractor's front wheels
   3. At the semi-trailer's rear wheels
   4. At the landing gear

10. May you look at the Schedule 1 during the daily inspection test?

    1. No, it must be memorized
    2. Only for the in-cab part
    3. Yes, as a guide
    4. Only after you finish

11. Who trains a driver to carry dangerous goods and issues the certificate?

    1. Transport Canada inspectors only
    2. The driver's current employer
    3. Any community college of the driver's choice
    4. DriveTest at a road test

12. May you drive a tractor-trailer that has a major defect?

    1. Yes, if the trailer is empty
    2. No, not until it is repaired
    3. Yes, if you report it by phone
    4. Yes, to the next town for repairs

13. At what pressure do spring brakes normally apply automatically?

    1. About 90 psi
    2. About 60 psi
    3. About 20 psi
    4. About 120 psi

14. Which trucks must have a speed limiter?

    1. 1995 or newer, 11,794 kg MGVWR or more
    2. Any truck over 4,500 kg
    3. Only trucks hauling dangerous goods
    4. Only trucks built after 2015

15. What must you hand the examiner before the road test begins?

    1. A letter from your MELT training school
    2. The trailer's original purchase invoice
    3. Your last 14 days of fuel receipts
    4. A daily inspection report and schedule

16. Will the examiner guide you while you back up?

    1. No, they give no help
    2. Yes, over a two-way radio
    3. Yes, using hand signals
    4. Only if you ask them twice

17. What is the maximum fine for failing to go to a weigh scale when directed?

    1. $5,000
    2. $20,000
    3. $2,000
    4. $500

18. Which backing manoeuvre may you be asked to do on the Class A road test?

    1. A parallel park between two cars
    2. An offset or driver's-side alley dock
    3. A blind-side 180-degree turnaround
    4. Backing around a full city block

19. How long do demerit points stay on your record?

    1. One year from conviction
    2. Until your next renewal
    3. Five years from the offence
    4. Two years from the offence

20. What size must the warning flags on an oversize load be?

    1. Any size if bright red
    2. At least 40 cm square
    3. Exactly 1 m square
    4. At least 10 cm square

21. What is balanced braking in a tractor-semitrailer?

    1. Foot valve applies both units equally
    2. Only the drive axles brake
    3. The hand valve and pedal cancel out
    4. The trailer brakes before the tractor

22. With the trailer supply valve closed, air escapes from the service gladhand when braking. What is defective?

    1. The tractor protection valve
    2. The trailer spring brakes
    3. The air dryer purge valve
    4. The front wheel-limiting valve

23. What is the standard maximum length of a semi-trailer?

    1. 12.5 m (41 ft)
    2. 14.65 m (48 ft)
    3. 23.0 m (75.5 ft)
    4. 18.0 m (59 ft)

24. In a turn, how do the trailer's rear wheels track compared with the tractor's front wheels?

    1. They swing outside the front wheels
    2. They cut inside the front wheels' path
    3. They follow exactly the same path
    4. They track behind the steering axle only

25. May a tractor-trailer with two people aboard use an HOV lane?

    1. No, large trucks are not allowed
    2. Yes, at night only
    3. Yes, if under 23 m long
    4. Yes, with two or more people

26. From which side is an alley dock recommended?

    1. Either side equally
    2. The driver's side
    3. The passenger side
    4. Straight from the front

27. A yellow sign shows "3.9 m" between two arrows. What is it?

    1. Distance in km to the next exit ramp
    2. Maximum trailer length allowed ahead
    3. Maximum clearance height ahead
    4. Minimum lane width for the next section

28. The low air-pressure warning comes on while driving. What should you do?

    1. Drive to the next truck stop
    2. Pump the brakes to raise pressure
    3. Stop at once in the safest place
    4. Pull the trailer hand valve

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

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

30. A learner wants to practise driving a tractor-trailer. Who must ride with them?

    1. Any passenger aged 21 or older
    2. Any driver who holds a full G licence
    3. A driver with a valid Class A licence
    4. A licensed mechanic or technician

31. As part of the daily inspection, what should you check on the annual inspection decal?

    1. That it is signed by the shipper
    2. That its date is still valid
    3. That it shows the driver's name
    4. That it matches the plate colour

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

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

33. Which gear should you generally use to go down a long grade?

    1. One gear higher than usual
    2. The highest gear available
    3. Neutral to save fuel
    4. The gear you would climb it in

34. 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

35. How often does a 55-year-old Class A driver file a medical report?

    1. Every five years
    2. Every three years
    3. Every year
    4. Every ten years

36. 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

37. How close may you follow a fire truck responding to a call?

    1. No closer than 50 m
    2. No closer than 100 m
    3. No limit applies
    4. No closer than 150 m

38. Which condition is part of the daily log exemption?

    1. Driving fewer than 8 hours that day
    2. Having a co-driver on board all day
    3. Hauling only empty trailers that day
    4. Working for one operator that day

39. 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

40. Who may inspect the dangerous goods items on the schedule?

    1. Any person over 18
    2. Any passenger in the cab
    3. Only a qualified driver
    4. Only a police officer