Alberta Class 3 Practice Test – Heavy Trucks

All 30 questions in this test

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1. Who can be fined when cargo is not properly secured?

   1. Driver, carrier or shipper
   2. Only the driver
   3. Only the vehicle owner
   4. Only the carrier

2. What is three-point contact when getting out of a truck?

   1. Three limbs always touching the vehicle
   2. One hand on the door and two feet on the ground
   3. Both feet and the seat stay on the vehicle
   4. Jumping with knees bent to land safely

3. From what registered weight must commercial trucks meet the cargo securement rules?

   1. Over 6,000 kg
   2. Over 4,500 kg
   3. Over 11,794 kg
   4. Over 2,300 kg

4. Why does a loaded concrete mixer need special care on turns and ramps?

   1. It is top-heavy and unstable
   2. Mixers have no power steering
   3. Its brakes are weaker than other trucks'
   4. Concrete makes the tires lose pressure

5. Your truck is 2.3 m wide. What lighting does the width require?

   1. None, since it is still under the 2.6 m maximum
   2. Flashing amber beacons mounted on the cab roof
   3. Amber clearance lights front, red at the rear
   4. White clearance lights all around

6. You park downhill on the right side of the road, with or without a curb. How do you turn the front wheels?

   1. Straight ahead
   2. To the left
   3. Left with a curb, right without
   4. To the right

7. What is the maximum width of a commercial vehicle in Alberta without a permit?

   1. 2.6 m
   2. 2.05 m
   3. 2.4 m
   4. 3.0 m

8. 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

9. What is the maximum length of a straight truck?

   1. 12.5 m
   2. 16.2 m
   3. 10.5 m
   4. 14.0 m

10. Before leaving the site, what should you do about rocks on the tailgate and hitch?

    1. Sweep or brush off all loose material
    2. Drive fast to blow them off
    3. Report them at the scale
    4. Leave them; they fall off at speed

11. Which conditions can a special permit for oversized equipment set?

    1. Routes, travel times and equipment
    2. Only the licence class of the driver
    3. Only the maximum speed
    4. Only the permit fee you must pay

12. What must you check before raising the box near a site?

    1. Overhead wires
    2. The radio frequency
    3. Only the tire pressures
    4. The fuel gauge

13. You are hauling long logs and must turn at an intersection. What does the guide advise?

    1. Turn faster so the logs swing less
    2. Let traffic behind pass first
    3. Drive straight and turn at the next block
    4. Signal early and cut the corner short

14. You are about to dump into a hopper. What should you do first?

    1. Back in quickly to save time
    2. Check that the hopper is empty
    3. Raise the box partway to test the hoist
    4. Sound the horn three times

15. You need to move an overweight load. What must you get?

    1. Nothing if you drive at night
    2. A signed letter from the shipper
    3. A special permit
    4. A police escort and nothing else

16. Which ground conditions raise the risk of a dump truck tipping over?

    1. Level asphalt pavement
    2. Frozen, flat ground
    3. Soft or uneven fill
    4. Dry, well-packed gravel

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

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

18. When may you raise the dump box to unload?

    1. When parked across a slope
    2. Once the guide waves you on, on any ground
    3. Only when the truck is on level ground
    4. Whenever the tailgate is open

19. A load shifts in the trailer enough to affect the unit's stability. Under the securement rules, this means:

    1. The rules allow it if nothing falls off
    2. The cargo was not properly secured
    3. Only the shipper is responsible
    4. It is legal if the trailer is closed

20. You park a single-unit dump truck uphill on the right side of a road with no curb. Which way do the front wheels go?

    1. Straight ahead
    2. Toward the centre line
    3. To the right
    4. To the left

21. At night, what is required on the end of a load that sticks out 1.5 m or more behind the vehicle?

    1. A red light
    2. An amber flashing light
    3. A red flag only
    4. A white light

22. Your guide is directing you and you hit an object. Who is responsible for the vehicle's movement?

    1. The guide
    2. The site supervisor
    3. The driver
    4. The company owner only

23. Your load extends 1.8 m past the rear of the truck in daylight. What must you attach?

    1. An orange triangle on the load
    2. A red flag, 30 cm square or larger
    3. Nothing below 2 m
    4. A white reflector on the load

24. Why is a load stuck at the back of a raised box with the tailgate closed dangerous?

    1. It only slows unloading
    2. It can tip the truck over backwards
    3. It makes the box lower by itself
    4. It overloads the front axle

25. 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

26. A backing alarm is required around workers on foot. What must be true of it?

    1. It can be switched off on quiet sites
    2. It must be louder than the horn
    3. It only sounds in low light
    4. It is automatic and has no shut-off switch

27. How often must trucks and trailers registered at 11,794 kg or more be inspected under the Vehicle Inspection Program?

    1. Every 12 months
    2. Every two years
    3. Every 24 hours
    4. Every six months

28. The material in your dump box is piled at one end. What must you do before moving?

    1. Have it evenly distributed in the box
    2. Raise the box slightly to level it
    3. Drive slowly so it settles
    4. Tarp it and leave as is

29. What is the maximum overall length for a TAC A, B or C train combination?

    1. 21 m
    2. 25 m
    3. 31 m
    4. 23 m

30. Where should your guide stand while you back up to unload?

    1. Outside at the rear, in your view
    2. In the passenger seat, watching the mirror
    3. In front of the truck, facing you
    4. Inside the dump box