Alberta Class 1–4 Practice Test 2

All 30 questions in this test

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1. Under Alberta hours-of-service rules, what are the driving and on-duty limits in a work shift?

   1. 10 hours driving or 12 hours on duty
   2. 14 hours driving or 16 hours on duty
   3. 13 hours driving or 15 hours on duty
   4. 13 hours driving or 14 hours on duty

2. When backing the tractor toward the trailer, where should you first stop?

   1. Once the landing gear lifts
   2. Right after the kingpin has entered the jaws
   3. Two metres from the trailer
   4. Just before the fifth wheel meets the apron

3. You must back up more than two vehicle lengths. What should you do?

   1. Speed up a little to finish the move quickly
   2. Sound the horn continuously
   3. Stop, get out and look again
   4. Rely on the convex mirror for the rest

4. During which hours do most fatigue-related collisions happen?

   1. 6 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.
   2. 10 a.m. to noon
   3. Midnight to 1 a.m. only
   4. 1 to 4 p.m. and 2 to 6 a.m.

5. An ambulance has only its red flashing lights on, no siren. What is its legal status?

   1. It may exceed the limit by 20 km/h
   2. It has the right of way everywhere it goes
   3. It may run red lights if it does so carefully
   4. It must follow normal traffic law

6. May you refuel a bus while passengers are aboard?

   1. No
   2. Yes, if the doors are open
   3. Yes, if the engine is off
   4. Yes, with diesel only

7. How should you find out what help a passenger with a disability needs?

   1. Ask other passengers
   2. Follow the same steps for everyone
   3. Ask the person first
   4. Assume based on their device

8. How does a driver get the Q (air brake) endorsement added to a licence?

   1. Complete an approved Alberta air brake course
   2. Pass the Class 3 road test
   3. Drive air-brake vehicles for one year
   4. Hold a Class 4 licence for two years

9. When should a bus driver shift gears during a turn?

   1. Whenever the engine labours
   2. At the start of the turn
   3. Halfway through the turn
   4. Never during the turn

10. What is the rule for a major defect listed on the inspection schedule?

    1. You may drive it to your destination
    2. You must repair it within 24 hours
    3. The vehicle may not be driven on a highway
    4. You may drive it at reduced speed

11. A dangerous goods inspector asks to see proof of training. What must the driver show?

    1. The bill of lading only
    2. The driver's medical report
    3. The training certificate
    4. The vehicle registration

12. About how long does a typical portable extinguisher discharge?

    1. Three seconds
    2. 30 to 40 seconds
    3. Eight to ten seconds
    4. Two to three minutes

13. Which steering method does the guide recommend for turning a large vehicle?

    1. Palming the wheel with one hand
    2. Using the spinner knob
    3. Hand-over-hand, using both hands
    4. Shuffle steering with one hand

14. 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

15. Which commercial upgrades require a medical report?

    1. All classes, including Class 5
    2. Class 1 and 3
    3. Class 3 only
    4. Class 1, 2 and 4

16. 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

17. While filling propane, how do you know the tank has reached its maximum?

    1. The engine warning light turns on
    2. The hose becomes warm
    3. The pump shuts itself off automatically
    4. Liquid mist leaves the bleeder valve

18. When are the alternately flashing red lights and the stop arm used?

    1. During any breakdown
    2. Only to load or unload
    3. Whenever the bus stops in traffic
    4. At every railway crossing

19. While its siren is operating, an emergency vehicle has:

    1. The right of way over all other vehicles
    2. The right of way only at intersections
    3. The right of way only on highways
    4. No special right of way

20. You will talk for a while with a passenger in a wheelchair. Where should you position yourself?

    1. Behind the wheelchair
    2. Standing beside them
    3. At the vehicle door
    4. In front of them, at eye level

21. What risk comes from using only the trailer hand valve to slow down?

    1. The tractor brakes overheat first
    2. The ABS light comes on permanently
    3. Unbalanced braking that could cause a jackknife
    4. The trailer brakes adjust themselves too tight

22. During a trip you find a defect that would endanger others. What does the maintenance rule require?

    1. Report it at the next annual inspection
    2. Tell the carrier and do not drive the vehicle
    3. Fix it yourself and report nothing
    4. Finish the trip, then report it

23. What flash point defines a Class 3 flammable liquid?

    1. Below 37.8 °C
    2. Below 93 °C
    3. Above 60.5 °C
    4. Below 60.5 °C (closed cup)

24. You are building a double with one heavy and one light trailer. Which goes directly behind the tractor?

    1. Either, if both are full
    2. The heavier trailer
    3. The lighter trailer
    4. The longer trailer

25. A yard worker inspected your truck and signed the report. Who is legally responsible for that report?

    1. The person who signed it
    2. The carrier's safety manager
    3. The driver who takes the truck
    4. Nobody until it is filed

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. May a taxi or school bus be fueled while passengers are on board?

    1. Yes, for diesel only
    2. Yes, in winter
    3. No
    4. Yes, if the engine is off

28. If you double your speed, how much braking force is needed to stop?

    1. Three times as much
    2. Four times as much
    3. Twice as much
    4. Eight times as much

29. On a divided highway, which drivers must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?

    1. Drivers in both directions
    2. Only drivers in the oncoming lanes
    3. No one, on a divided highway
    4. Drivers coming from behind the bus

30. 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