Alberta Class 1–4 Practice Test 3

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1. 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

2. How close to a propane dispenser may an ignition source be during filling?

   1. Not within 15 m (50 ft)
   2. Anywhere if the engine is off
   3. Not within 3 m (10 ft)
   4. Not within 1 m (3 ft)

3. What is brake lag time in an air brake system?

   1. The time from pressing the pedal until a full stop
   2. The delay while air flows to apply the brakes
   3. The time the compressor takes to refill tanks
   4. The time the driver takes to notice the hazard ahead

4. When does a school bus driver turn on the alternately flashing amber lights?

   1. Only once the bus has fully stopped
   2. While crossing railway tracks
   3. As it starts slowing for a stop
   4. Whenever the bus is parked

5. During uncoupling, why stop when the fifth wheel just clears the trailer?

   1. To reconnect the air lines for the next trailer
   2. To lower the fifth wheel so it slides out easily
   3. To check the landing gear holds the trailer
   4. To release the trailer brakes

6. Who may refuel a propane vehicle?

   1. Any licensed driver of the vehicle
   2. Certified or trained people only
   3. Only the registered vehicle owner
   4. Any station attendant

7. What does the Traffic Safety Act's zero tolerance mean for commercial drivers?

   1. A written warning for a first offence only
   2. Sanctions only after a collision
   3. A roadside sanction for any alcohol or drugs
   4. A legal limit of 0.05 blood alcohol

8. A child weighing 15 kg is your passenger. What does the law require?

   1. A booster cushion and lap belt
   2. Nothing if the trip is short
   3. A lap and shoulder belt only
   4. A properly installed car seat

9. A carrier runs trucks only within Alberta. From what registered weight do its trucks need a Safety Fitness Certificate?

   1. 15,000 kg or more
   2. 4,500 kg or more
   3. 5,000 kg or more
   4. 11,794 kg or more

10. 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

11. A loaded dangerous goods trailer is dropped in a lot with no one in charge. Where does a copy of the documents go?

    1. With the nearest police detachment
    2. Mailed to the carrier's head office
    3. Inside the locked trailer with the goods
    4. In a waterproof holder on the trailer

12. A loaded truck travels twice as fast as an empty truck half its weight. How much more braking force does it need?

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

13. What does PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

    1. Pull, Aim low, Squeeze, Sweep
    2. Point, Activate, Spray, Stop
    3. Push, Aim high, Squeeze, Spray
    4. Pull, Approach, Shake, Sweep

14. A Class 3 driver wants to drive a vehicle seating 20 people with passengers aboard. Is this allowed?

    1. No, not with passengers in a vehicle seating over 15
    2. Yes, as long as the passengers are not paying a fare
    3. Yes, with an S endorsement added
    4. Yes, because the vehicle has three or more axles

15. Who sets the requirements for a taxi or limousine permit?

    1. The federal government
    2. The municipality
    3. The National Safety Code
    4. The taxi company alone

16. 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

17. What is the rule about shifting gears while crossing railway tracks?

    1. Shift up once you are halfway across
    2. Shift down if the bus begins to slow
    3. It is not allowed
    4. It is allowed with an automatic only

18. Since February 1, 2023, which commercial class no longer requires a road test?

    1. Class 2
    2. Class 1 with an automatic
    3. Class 4
    4. Class 3

19. By what pressure should the low air warning come on as pressure drops?

    1. 20 psi
    2. 40 psi
    3. 60 psi
    4. 90 psi

20. When may a school bus make a U-turn?

    1. On a four-lane divided highway with a wide enough median
    2. Whenever students are not aboard
    3. At any signal-controlled intersection when the light is green
    4. On any road that has no sign prohibiting U-turns

21. You must turn right onto a narrow street. What should you do?

    1. Swing left into the oncoming lanes before turning
    2. Cut over the curb with the trailer
    3. Start turning early, right at the corner
    4. Go well into the intersection first

22. What is the minimum tread depth for drive axle and trailer tires?

    1. 3.2 mm
    2. 2.4 mm
    3. 0.8 mm
    4. 1.6 mm

23. How does drowsy driving compare with impaired driving, according to the guide?

    1. It only affects new drivers
    2. It is only risky at night
    3. It is just as dangerous
    4. It is much safer

24. When may a school bus reverse on school grounds?

    1. Only when there are no students aboard
    2. Never, under any condition
    3. With an adult outside at the rear directing
    4. Only at a speed below 10 km/h

25. 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

26. What does a white diamond on a black background on a reserved lane sign mean?

    1. Lane traffic flows the same way as other traffic
    2. The lane is for high-occupancy cars
    3. Lane traffic flows against other traffic
    4. The lane ends ahead

27. What is the maximum on-duty time in federal cycle 2?

    1. 120 hours in 14 days
    2. 70 hours in 7 days
    3. 120 hours in 7 days
    4. 100 hours in 10 days

28. Before backing under a semi-trailer, what position should the fifth wheel jaws be in?

    1. Half locked
    2. It does not matter
    3. Closed and locked
    4. Open (unlocked)

29. Which explosives division has a mass explosion hazard?

    1. Division 1.4
    2. Division 1.1
    3. Division 1.6
    4. Division 1.2

30. You are backing a semi-trailer and want the trailer to go left. Which way do you turn the steering wheel?

    1. To the right
    2. It depends on trailer length
    3. To the left
    4. Straight, then left