Alberta Class 1–4: Size, weight and cargo securement

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1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. What is the maximum height of a commercial vehicle, including its load?

   1. 4.5 m
   2. 4.0 m
   3. 4.15 m
   4. 3.85 m

10. What is the maximum wheelbase of a truck-tractor?

    1. 5.0 m
    2. 6.2 m
    3. 7.5 m
    4. 12.5 m

11. What is the longest semi-trailer box allowed?

    1. 16.2 m (53 ft)
    2. 17.4 m (57 ft)
    3. 14.6 m (48 ft)
    4. 18.3 m (60 ft)

12. 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

13. 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

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

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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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