Ontario Class D (DZ) Mock Exam 5

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1. How far to the right can a snow plow's wing extend?

   1. Up to 3 m
   2. Up to 5 m
   3. Up to 10 m
   4. Up to 1 m

2. A pick-up tows a 5,000 kg trailer, but the pair weighs 10,500 kg in total. Which class applies?

   1. Class A
   2. Class AR
   3. Class D
   4. Class G

3. A doctor reports a DZ driver's heart condition. What can follow?

   1. A fine for the doctor
   2. Automatic upgrade to Class A
   3. Nothing; such reports are ignored
   4. A suspension until cleared

4. Which class is a school-purposes bus with at most 24 passengers?

   1. Class C
   2. Class B
   3. Class F
   4. Class E

5. Since July 1, 2018, what must Class D drivers file from time to time to keep the class?

   1. A satisfactory medical report
   2. A letter from their employer
   3. A new road test every year
   4. A logbook audit from the operator

6. Why do drivers new to a truck often brake hard in curves?

   1. Curve speeds are posted too low
   2. They misjudge safe curve speed
   3. Their brakes are always too weak
   4. Trucks cannot downshift in curves

7. A collision causes $3,000 of damage and no injuries. What must you do?

   1. Exchange information
   2. Pay the other driver in cash
   3. Report it to police within 1 hour
   4. Leave the scene without stopping

8. From how far must an "OVERSIZE LOAD" sign be visible?

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

9. For a tight right turn, which lane of the street you are entering might you need to use?

   1. The bike lane
   2. Only the curb lane
   3. The second lane
   4. The opposite sidewalk

10. Who must install wheels and tires on a commercial vehicle?

    1. Any service station attendant on duty
    2. A certified installer or mechanic
    3. Any driver who carries a jack
    4. The shipper's loading-dock staff

11. Leaving the curb after the roadside stop, which signal do you use?

    1. Four-way flashers only
    2. No signal at all is needed
    3. Left signal, flashers off
    4. The right turn signal

12. When following another vehicle at night, within what distance must you use low beams?

    1. 30 m
    2. 60 m
    3. 300 m
    4. 150 m

13. A pedestrian starts crossing on a walk signal and the hand symbol appears. Who has the right-of-way?

    1. Turning vehicles
    2. The pedestrian still does
    3. Whoever moves first
    4. Trucks only

14. What is registered gross weight?

    1. The weight a permit was issued for
    2. The truck's weight with an empty box
    3. The heaviest load ever carried
    4. The weight stamped on each tire

15. With no insurance claim, who determines the brand for a badly damaged truck?

    1. The driver of the truck
    2. The police officer at the scene
    3. A Type 6 station mechanic
    4. Any licensed used-car dealer

16. You are in a roundabout when an ambulance approaches. What should you do?

    1. Stop at once inside the circle
    2. Exit, pass the island, pull over
    3. Speed around the circle twice more
    4. Reverse out the way you came in

17. About how early does the medical report notice arrive before it is due?

    1. Five years
    2. One week
    3. One year
    4. Three months

18. What shape is a school zone sign?

    1. Eight-sided
    2. Round
    3. Five-sided
    4. Triangular

19. When may you turn left on a red light?

    1. Only if no pedestrians are near
    2. From any road after stopping
    3. From one-way onto one-way
    4. Never, anywhere in Ontario

20. Your truck has lane-keeping assist. Can you still be charged with careless driving?

    1. Yes, you must stay in control
    2. No, the system is responsible
    3. Only on city streets
    4. Only at night

21. Which items can affect your driving, according to the handbook?

    1. Chewing gum
    2. Vitamin C tablets
    3. Allergy and cold remedies
    4. Bottled water

22. The road ahead looks black and shiny on a cold day. What should you suspect?

    1. A fuel spill
    2. Black ice
    3. Clean dry pavement
    4. Fresh asphalt

23. A local driver ends the day at a different yard from where they started. Do they need a daily log?

    1. Yes, they must return to the start
    2. No, if they drove a straight truck
    3. No, if they worked under 13 hours
    4. No, if they stayed within 160 km

24. A car shows a flashing green light behind you. Who is it?

    1. A tow truck on a call
    2. A police supervisor's car
    3. A volunteer responder
    4. A road construction crew

25. Where is tire tread depth measured for the minimum rule?

    1. At the edge of the sidewall
    2. Only at the centre rib
    3. Across the whole tire width
    4. In two adjacent tread grooves

26. You come to an intersection with no signs or lights. Who has the right-of-way?

    1. The vehicle on your right
    2. The heavier of the two vehicles
    3. The faster of the two vehicles
    4. The vehicle coming from your left

27. Which two cycles can an operator assign to a driver?

    1. 7 days or 14 days
    2. 1 day or 7 days
    3. 7 days or 30 days
    4. 5 days or 10 days

28. What colour are guide (information and direction) signs?

    1. Green with white letters
    2. Orange with black letters
    3. Yellow with black letters
    4. Red with white letters

29. Where should you avoid stopping or parking?

    1. In a highway rest area
    2. On the right shoulder when needed
    3. In a marked truck parking bay
    4. Behind a vehicle about to reverse

30. A sign bans trucks on a road on weekends. What must you do?

    1. Ignore it if lightly loaded
    2. Use flashers and proceed
    3. Obey it and use another route
    4. Drive under 40 km/h

31. Your renewal form never arrived. Whose responsibility is it to keep a valid licence?

    1. Your employer's
    2. Yours
    3. Your insurer's
    4. The ministry's

32. A clearance light on your cube van is broken. What does the handbook say to do?

    1. Cover the lens with red tape
    2. Ignore it until the next rainstorm
    3. Park the truck out of service at once
    4. Report it for prompt repair

33. Your truck has a back-up alarm. Does it remove your responsibility when reversing?

    1. Only with a guide present
    2. Only in daylight
    3. Yes, the alarm warns everyone
    4. No, the driver stays responsible

34. A driver uses a pick-up with a 5,500 kg MGVWR for personal errands. Do hours-of-service rules apply?

    1. Yes, always
    2. Only over 160 km
    3. No, it is exempt
    4. Only on weekends

35. Your truck stalls on a busy road. What is your first priority if it can still move?

    1. Leave it and call a tow truck at once
    2. Set flares in your lane before anything
    3. Get it off the road if you can
    4. Wait inside with the doors locked

36. What does a slow-moving vehicle sign look like?

    1. A green rectangle with an arrow
    2. A red octagon with white letters
    3. A yellow diamond showing a tractor
    4. An orange triangle with a red border

37. A driver on the 14-day cycle has 118 on-duty hours in 14 days. How much more on-duty time may come before driving stops?

    1. 2 hours
    2. None
    3. 12 hours
    4. 22 hours

38. While straight backing, the rear drifts left. What should you do?

    1. Stop and walk away
    2. Keep going and finish fast
    3. Correct the alignment gently
    4. Turn the wheel hard right

39. You feel very sleepy. Which remedy works?

    1. Pulling over to sleep
    2. Opening the window
    3. Turning up the radio
    4. Drinking coffee and pushing on

40. Instead of flares or lanterns, which warning devices are acceptable?

    1. Portable reflectors
    2. Cardboard signs
    3. Spare tires
    4. Orange traffic vests