Alberta Class 1–4 Practice Test 1

All 30 questions in this test

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1. 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

2. During a circle check, what should you see at the fifth wheel?

   1. The slider pin left unlocked
   2. A small gap of daylight between the plate and the apron
   3. Plate flush with the apron, jaws locked on the kingpin
   4. Jaws left open so the trailer can pivot in turns

3. When do you turn off the flashing lights after a stop?

   1. Once you start moving
   2. After all students are seated
   3. As soon as the door closes
   4. When the stop arm folds itself

4. 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

5. On a curve to the left, where should you keep the front of the vehicle?

   1. Exactly in the middle of your lane
   2. Close to the centre line the whole way
   3. On the left shoulder
   4. Toward the outside (right side)

6. If you double the weight of a vehicle, how much more braking force is needed to stop it?

   1. Twice as much
   2. Four times as much
   3. Eight times as much
   4. The same, thanks to better traction

7. How often does the guide recommend scheduling a break on a long trip?

   1. Every two hours or 160 km
   2. Every hour or 50 km
   3. Every four hours or 300 km
   4. Only when you feel tired

8. At what speed should you enter a curve?

   1. Any speed, then brake hard if needed
   2. One needing no braking in the curve
   3. The posted limit, braking hard once in the curve
   4. Slightly above the limit to keep momentum

9. One brake on your unit is out of adjustment. What happens when you stop?

   1. The ABS fixes the difference automatically
   2. The vehicle stops faster because that side grips more
   3. Nothing changes as long as the other brakes are good
   4. The other brakes work harder, so the stop takes longer

10. A train is approaching a crossing. How close to the nearest rail may you stop?

    1. No closer than 5 m
    2. No closer than 2 m
    3. No closer than 50 m
    4. No closer than 15 m

11. What connects the second trailer in an A train?

    1. A rigid frame with no hitch
    2. A converter dolly with a single A-shaped drawbar
    3. A fifth wheel built onto the lead trailer
    4. A dolly with two drawbars

12. You have only one wheel chock when uncoupling. Where should it go?

    1. Beside the fifth wheel
    2. Behind the semi-trailer wheel
    3. In front of the semi-trailer wheel
    4. Under the tractor steer wheel

13. When pushing a wheelchair, how far ahead should you watch?

    1. At least 10 m (33 ft)
    2. Only at your feet
    3. At least 1 m (3 ft)
    4. At least 3 m (10 ft)

14. A passenger is upset about a delay. Which response does the guide suggest?

    1. "That's not my problem."
    2. "I understand your concern."
    3. "Listen to me."
    4. "Sit down and be quiet."

15. You pass the Class 1 road test in a truck with an automatic transmission. What is the result?

    1. You must take the road test again within 12 months
    2. Your licence becomes a Class 3 instead
    3. You may only drive within 160 km of your home terminal
    4. A condition code limits you to automatic trucks

16. In an urban area, which reversing move is illegal?

    1. Backing slowly on a quiet street
    2. Backing into an intersection
    3. Backing into a marked parking stall
    4. Backing with a guide standing behind

17. After a dangerous goods leak from your vehicle, whom must you notify immediately?

    1. Only your employer, in writing by the end of the day
    2. Police, the Alberta CIC, and the owner, employer and consignor
    3. Only the fire department and the nearest hospital
    4. Only the consignee at delivery

18. On a school bus post-trip inspection, what is a key thing to look for?

    1. Children still aboard, even asleep
    2. Whether the radio works
    3. The odometer reading for the trip log
    4. The fuel level for the next morning's run

19. A carrier has one truck that sometimes runs into British Columbia. Which hours-of-service rules apply to its drivers who never leave Alberta?

    1. Whichever rules each driver prefers
    2. No rules if they stay in Alberta
    3. Federal rules for all its drivers
    4. Alberta rules for in-province drivers

20. 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

21. What must you do with the engine while adding gasoline or diesel?

    1. Leave it idling
    2. Keep it at high idle
    3. Shut it off
    4. Turn it off only for gasoline

22. Why are large vehicles at greater risk at railway crossings?

    1. They ride higher than the train
    2. Their horns are quieter than a car's
    3. They are exempt from crossing signals
    4. They need more time and room

23. About how much fuel is wasted for every 10 psi of tire under-inflation?

    1. 10 per cent
    2. 5 per cent
    3. 1 per cent
    4. 0.1 per cent

24. By law, which door do students use to enter and leave a school bus?

    1. The rear door in bad weather
    2. The front door
    3. Either door, at the driver's choice
    4. The rear door when the bus is full

25. Which lights should always be used together with the emergency overhead lights?

    1. Headlights
    2. Hazard lights only
    3. Fog lights only
    4. Interior dome lights

26. Since September 1, 2022, when may a driver operate a school bus without an S endorsement?

    1. With two passengers at most, none of them students or minors
    2. Whenever the whole trip is shorter than 50 kilometres
    3. When a teacher rides on the bus
    4. On weekends, holidays and other days without classes

27. 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

28. Who may handle or transport dangerous goods?

    1. A trained person, or one working with them
    2. Any Class 1 or Class 3 licence holder
    3. Anyone over 21 with a clean driving record
    4. Anyone with a Q endorsement

29. Under a carrier's safety plan, what must a driver report to the carrier?

    1. Nothing; police report directly
    2. Only collisions with injuries
    3. Violations, convictions and collisions
    4. Only fines over $500

30. Which driving movement does the guide list as a common cause of ambulance collisions?

    1. Reversing
    2. Using headlights
    3. Stopping at intersections
    4. Using the left lane