Alberta Class 1–4 Practice Test 4

All 30 questions in this test

Every question and its answer choices. The correct answers and explanations appear when you take the test above.

1. Your governor cuts out at 125 psi. Where should it cut in?

   1. About 100 to 105 psi
   2. About 85 to 90 psi
   3. About 115 to 120 psi
   4. About 60 psi

2. To which side should you back a dump truck when unloading, for better visibility?

   1. The driver's side (left)
   2. Straight back only
   3. The passenger side (right)
   4. Whichever side has more room

3. Which vehicles are exempt from Alberta's Vehicle Inspection Program for commercial vehicles?

   1. School buses and charter buses used for field trips
   2. Any truck whose carrier has an approved safety plan
   3. All trailers under 11,794 kg
   4. Transit buses and in-province farm trucks

4. Your truck is hauling flammable goods. What must you do at every uncontrolled railway crossing?

   1. Switch on the hazard lights only
   2. Sound the horn twice
   3. Slow to 30 km/h
   4. Stop before crossing

5. A stop sign just past the tracks would leave your trailer over the rails. How long may you block the crossing?

   1. As long as the light at the stop sign is red
   2. Not at all, under any condition
   3. Up to two minutes if traffic is heavy
   4. 20 seconds at most, once clear of trains

6. When may an emergency vehicle park contrary to parking rules?

   1. Only in hospital zones
   2. Never; parking rules always apply to it
   3. Only when the siren is also operating
   4. With flashing lights on, if safe

7. There are two left-turn lanes at an intersection. Which one should the bus use?

   1. The outer left-turn lane
   2. The inner left-turn lane
   3. Whichever is shorter
   4. Neither; go straight instead

8. Which reversing manoeuvre does the guide call the most difficult and dangerous?

   1. 90-degree reversing from the blind (right) side
   2. Offset reversing to the left
   3. Straight-line reversing
   4. 90-degree reversing from the left side

9. Reducing aerodynamic drag by 10 per cent improves fuel efficiency by about:

   1. 5 per cent
   2. 2 per cent
   3. 20 per cent
   4. 10 per cent

10. Which licence class lets you drive a single motor vehicle with three or more axles, such as a tandem dump truck?

    1. Class 5
    2. Class 2 only
    3. Class 4
    4. Class 3

11. While stopped at an uncontrolled crossing, what should a school bus driver open?

    1. All of the passenger windows
    2. Only the rear emergency door
    3. Nothing; keep everything closed
    4. The front door and the driver's window

12. At a fast idle of about 1,200 rpm, how quickly should air pressure build from 50 to 90 psi?

    1. Within ten minutes
    2. Within one minute
    3. Within five minutes
    4. Within three minutes

13. Who must sign a driver's Dangerous Goods Training Certificate?

    1. The employer
    2. The registry agent
    3. A police officer
    4. The shipper

14. Your bus breaks down in a safe spot with no danger nearby. Where should the passengers usually stay?

    1. On the roadside ditch
    2. In the oncoming lane shoulder
    3. Walking to the next stop
    4. On the bus

15. At about what engine speed does the guide suggest progressive shifting?

    1. About 1,600 rpm
    2. About 2,500 rpm
    3. Right at governed rpm
    4. About 900 rpm

16. A passenger with a disability travels with an attendant. To whom should you speak first?

    1. Whoever is closer to you
    2. The dispatcher
    3. The passenger
    4. The attendant

17. Why does a C train move less from side to side than an A train?

    1. Its trailers must always be shorter than an A train's
    2. It has no fifth wheel at all
    3. Its rear trailer must always be the heavier trailer
    4. Its double drawbar leaves one pivot point

18. A driver passes your stopped school bus while its red lights flash. What can you do?

    1. Follow the vehicle to get its details
    2. Sound the horn and chase it
    3. Note the licence plate and report it to police
    4. Nothing; only police can see it

19. A reserved lane sign shows no hours or days. What does this mean?

    1. Any vehicle may use it on weekends
    2. The reservation has ended
    3. The lane is reserved full time
    4. The lane is reserved only at rush hour

20. 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

21. A driver on federal cycle 1 wants to reset the cycle to zero. How long must they be off duty?

    1. 36 consecutive hours
    2. 72 consecutive hours
    3. 48 hours in any blocks
    4. 24 consecutive hours

22. Which is a warning sign of fatigue?

    1. Not remembering the last few kilometres
    2. Wanting to change the radio station
    3. Seeing more traffic than usual
    4. Feeling hungry

23. Which class covers explosives?

    1. Class 7
    2. Class 3
    3. Class 1
    4. Class 5

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. How should you control speed on a long, steep downgrade?

    1. Use the trailer hand valve only, to spare the tractor
    2. Ride the brakes lightly all the way down the hill
    3. Downshift before the crest and use the engine
    4. Shift to neutral and brake firmly

26. A farmer drives a farm-registered tractor-trailer combination that needs a Class 1 licence. Is a Q endorsement required?

    1. No, farm-registered vehicles never need an air brake endorsement
    2. Only when driving outside Alberta
    3. Yes, a Class 1 farm combination needs it
    4. Only if the trailer is loaded

27. Which is a recommended pre-driving step when transporting passengers?

    1. Set the GPS before you leave
    2. Leave the doors unlocked for a quick exit
    3. Program the GPS once you are moving
    4. Start driving before passengers sit

28. 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

29. What is the maximum speed for a long combination vehicle in Alberta?

    1. 90 km/h on every highway, whatever the sign
    2. The posted limit minus 10 km/h
    3. 110 km/h on divided highways with a permit
    4. 100 km/h or the posted limit, if lower

30. Which sum makes up total stopping distance for an air-brake vehicle?

    1. Lag and braking distance only
    2. Reaction and braking distance only
    3. Perception, reaction, lag and braking distance
    4. Perception, reaction and braking distance