Alberta Class 1–4 Practice Test 5

All 30 questions in this test

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1. Roads are icy and visibility is poor. How should you change your following distance?

   1. Add one second
   2. Halve it to stay with traffic
   3. Keep four seconds
   4. Double it

2. The material in your dump box is piled at one end. What must you do before moving?

   1. Have it evenly distributed in the box
   2. Raise the box slightly to level it
   3. Drive slowly so it settles
   4. Tarp it and leave as is

3. What is the minimum size for a square wheel block?

   1. 20 cm by 20 cm
   2. 10 cm by 10 cm
   3. 30 cm by 30 cm
   4. 15 cm by 15 cm

4. When coupling a pintle hitch with a no-slack ram, what confirms the ram is working?

   1. Listening for the latch click
   2. Measuring the drawbar height
   3. A tug test after charging the air
   4. Checking the trailer lights

5. Why should you not pump air brakes?

   1. It overheats the compressor belt
   2. It locks the spring brakes at once
   3. It is only allowed on dry roads
   4. It wastes air pressure

6. Your bus is stopped, waiting to turn left. How should the front wheels be?

   1. Straight, with the parking brake on
   2. Turned left, ready to go
   3. Pointed straight ahead, brake pedal pressed
   4. Turned right toward the curb

7. How is a turnaround done with a bus?

   1. Back into a side road on the right
   2. Make a U-turn at the next intersection
   3. Back into a side road on the left
   4. Reverse along the shoulder

8. 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

9. Before you move off after unloading, which mirror helps you check for students near the front of the bus?

   1. The interior rear-view mirror
   2. The crossover mirror
   3. No mirror; use the horn
   4. The convex side mirror only

10. Under federal rules, a driver may not drive unless they have had at least how much consecutive time off in the previous 14 days?

    1. 72 hours
    2. 48 hours
    3. 24 hours
    4. 36 hours

11. How many hazard classes of dangerous goods are there?

    1. Nine
    2. Six
    3. Seven
    4. Twelve

12. Which class is needed to drive a taxi or an ambulance in Alberta?

    1. Class 4
    2. Class 6
    3. Class 3
    4. Class 5

13. Where must a large vehicle stop when it has to stop at a railway crossing?

    1. At least 30 m from the rail
    2. Right at the crossing gate
    3. Between 5 m and 15 m from the nearest rail
    4. Between 2 m and 5 m from the rail

14. What is a motor carrier under the National Safety Code?

    1. The government office that inspects commercial trucks
    2. The driver who holds a Class 1 licence
    3. Anyone who operates a commercial truck or bus
    4. Only a company that hauls dangerous goods for others

15. Which ground conditions raise the risk of a dump truck tipping over?

    1. Level asphalt pavement
    2. Frozen, flat ground
    3. Soft or uneven fill
    4. Dry, well-packed gravel

16. With the engine off and a full brake application held for 2 minutes, what loss is allowed for a tractor pulling one trailer?

    1. 8 psi
    2. 2 psi
    3. 4 psi
    4. 6 psi

17. The bus has an automatic transmission. Before opening the door to unload, what should you do?

    1. Shift to neutral and release the brakes
    2. Leave it in drive and hold the brake pedal
    3. Park, park brake, foot on the brake
    4. Turn off the engine and red lights

18. When may an emergency vehicle's siren be used under the Traffic Safety Act?

    1. Only when responding to an emergency
    2. Whenever traffic is heavy in the area
    3. Only between sunset and sunrise
    4. Any time the vehicle is on duty

19. What payload level does the guide suggest aiming for to save fuel?

    1. About 60 per cent of capacity
    2. Exactly 50 per cent of capacity
    3. Over 110 per cent with a permit
    4. 80 to 90 per cent of capacity

20. How much can snow-covered roads increase fuel consumption?

    1. 15 to 20 per cent
    2. 2 to 5 per cent
    3. 40 to 50 per cent
    4. It has no effect

21. Division 2.3 gases are:

    1. Flammable
    2. Toxic
    3. Non-flammable and non-toxic
    4. Corrosive

22. How is a converter dolly handled in trip inspections?

    1. Only at the annual inspection
    2. On its own separate report
    3. It never needs to be inspected
    4. As part of the trailer it carries

23. What does the guide call the most important task in any coupling procedure?

    1. Checking every connection
    2. Reading the trailer's registration
    3. Coupling as quickly as possible
    4. Backing in a perfectly straight line every time

24. The crossing lights begin to flash after you have started across the tracks. What should you do?

    1. Back up off the tracks
    2. Keep going across
    3. Shift to a lower gear and stop
    4. Stop on the tracks and wait

25. Another driver shows road rage toward your vehicle. What should you do?

    1. Brake suddenly to warn them off
    2. Lock the doors and get away safely
    3. Roll down the window and explain
    4. Follow them closely to get their plate

26. 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

27. A passenger stays rude even after you tried to calm things. What is the guide's next step?

    1. Raise your voice so they listen to you
    2. Ignore their comments completely
    3. Stop and order them out of the vehicle
    4. Respectfully offer a clear choice

28. Who may supervise a Class 2 learner driving a bus?

    1. A Class 3 or Class 4 holder
    2. Any driver with a Q endorsement
    3. Any adult with a full Class 5
    4. A driver who holds Class 1 or Class 2

29. When is a taxi driver exempt from wearing a seat belt in Alberta?

    1. Only on trips shorter than 5 km
    2. Never; there is no exemption
    3. While carrying a paying passenger
    4. Whenever driving inside city limits

30. Compared with level ground at the same speed, how does stopping distance change going downhill?

    1. It stays the same
    2. It gets shorter because of weight
    3. It gets longer because of gravity
    4. It gets shorter if the brakes are hot