Ontario Class A (AZ) Practice Test 1

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1. Which vehicle's driver is exempt from the hours-of-service rules?

   1. A tow truck
   2. A loaded dump truck
   3. A tractor-trailer hauling freight
   4. A school bus

2. What is the time limit for the backing manoeuvre?

   1. Less than 3 minutes
   2. No time limit
   3. Less than 10 minutes
   4. Less than 20 minutes

3. Which vehicle may a Class A licence holder NOT drive?

   1. A tractor with a flatbed semi-trailer
   2. A pick-up towing a 5,000 kg trailer
   3. A bus carrying passengers
   4. A dump truck over 11,000 kg

4. Mirrors are left out of the width measurement if they stick out no more than what on each side?

   1. 1 m
   2. 50 cm
   3. 10 cm
   4. 30 cm

5. What is progressive shifting?

   1. Shifting before maximum governed rpm
   2. Skipping gears when loaded
   3. Downshifting on every hill
   4. Shifting at maximum rpm each time

6. Which licence must you already hold before applying for Class A?

   1. A Class G1 with a clean record
   2. Any licence from any country
   3. A Class G2 held at least one year
   4. A valid Class G or higher

7. What is the fine range for a first offence of passing a stopped school bus with lights flashing?

   1. $5,000 to $20,000
   2. $1,000 to $4,000
   3. $100 to $500
   4. $400 to $2,000

8. What is the minimum age to apply for a Class A licence in Ontario?

   1. 16
   2. 18
   3. 19
   4. 21

9. How should you chock a parked tractor-trailer?

   1. Only in front of a steer tire
   2. Under the fifth wheel plate
   3. Front and back of a rear wheel
   4. Behind the landing gear pads

10. From which side is an alley dock recommended?

    1. Either side equally
    2. The driver's side
    3. The passenger side
    4. Straight from the front

11. On the 14-day cycle, what is the on-duty limit before driving must stop?

    1. 140 hours
    2. 120 hours
    3. 100 hours
    4. 70 hours

12. Approaching a stopped school bus from behind with its upper red lights flashing, how far back must you stop?

    1. At least 10 m
    2. At least 20 m
    3. At least 50 m
    4. At least 5 m

13. Wide, closely spaced broken lines appear on your left. What do they usually mean?

    1. Your lane is ending or exiting
    2. You may pass freely
    3. A bike lane is ahead
    4. A school zone begins

14. How long do convictions and inspections stay on an operator's CVOR record?

    1. Five years
    2. One year
    3. Two years
    4. Ten years

15. At what point in a right turn is your view in the right mirror most limited?

    1. When you first signal the turn
    2. When you cross the stop line
    3. At the tractor's sharpest angle
    4. When you are fully straightened out

16. How often does a 55-year-old Class A driver file a medical report?

    1. Every five years
    2. Every three years
    3. Every year
    4. Every ten years

17. What size must the warning flags on an oversize load be?

    1. Any size if bright red
    2. At least 40 cm square
    3. Exactly 1 m square
    4. At least 10 cm square

18. To what top speed must a commercial vehicle's speed limiter be set?

    1. 110 km/h
    2. 90 km/h
    3. 105 km/h
    4. 100 km/h

19. After unlocking the fifth wheel, how far do you first pull the tractor forward?

    1. Just far enough to release the fifth wheel
    2. Fully clear of the trailer in one move
    3. About 10 m to test the trailer brakes
    4. Until the landing gear lifts the trailer

20. What does "hitting the pin" mean?

    1. Pulling the fifth-wheel release pin out
    2. Backing sharply to set the kingpin in the jaws
    3. Tapping the kingpin with a heavy hammer
    4. Inserting the safety pin in the landing gear

21. How close to a pedestrian crossover may you NOT pass another vehicle?

    1. Within 30 m
    2. Within 60 m
    3. Within 150 m
    4. Within 10 m

22. In which position should the inter-axle differential lock normally be kept?

    1. Unlocked
    2. Half locked
    3. Locked
    4. Locked above 50 km/h

23. What should you NOT expect from anti-lock brakes?

    1. Steering control in a hard stop
    2. Less wheel lock-up
    3. Pulsing in the brake pedal
    4. A shorter stopping distance

24. Besides licence suspensions, what penalty does zero tolerance bring?

    1. A free medical test
    2. Mandatory MELT retraining
    3. Monetary penalties
    4. A CVOR audit of the driver

25. How must two safety chains on a pintle-hook trailer be connected?

    1. Hooked and crossed, hooks secured
    2. Twisted together into one chain
    3. Parallel and slack, hooks open
    4. Wrapped around the drawbar

26. The traffic lights are dark because of a power failure. How do you treat the intersection?

    1. As a green light for main roads
    2. As an all-way stop
    3. As a yield for trucks only
    4. As an uncontrolled crossing

27. Where should a tractor-trailer finish a left turn onto a multi-lane road?

    1. In the oncoming lanes
    2. Just right of the centre line
    3. In the far right lane at once
    4. On the right shoulder

28. On an air-brake tractor, when may you start moving after starting the engine?

    1. After exactly five minutes
    2. As soon as the engine is running
    3. When the oil light comes on
    4. Once the low-air warning has stopped

29. What is the most pull-ups you may use to complete the coupling on the road test?

    1. Unlimited
    2. 10
    3. 2
    4. 5

30. Your rig breaks down at night in a 90 km/h zone and cannot leave the road. Where do you set warning devices?

    1. About 5 m behind only
    2. On the cab roof
    3. About 30 m ahead and behind
    4. About 100 m behind only

31. Who trains a driver to carry dangerous goods and issues the certificate?

    1. Transport Canada inspectors only
    2. The driver's current employer
    3. Any community college of the driver's choice
    4. DriveTest at a road test

32. After how many hours on duty in a day may you no longer drive?

    1. 13
    2. 16
    3. 14
    4. 12

33. What does the LCV placard on the back of a double trailer tell you?

    1. The truck is about to turn
    2. The driver is in training
    3. The truck carries dangerous goods
    4. Expect extra length and limited speed

34. What is the minimum tread depth on the steer tires of a tractor rated over 4,500 kg?

    1. 3 mm
    2. 5 mm
    3. 1.5 mm
    4. 2 mm

35. What can happen if a load shifts or breaks loose?

    1. Better fuel economy
    2. Only a fine at the scale
    3. A collision or rollover
    4. Nothing if the doors are shut

36. How do you check for excessive steering lash?

    1. Engine on, turn wheel with fingers to resistance
    2. Drive in a tight circle and listen for clunks
    3. Jack up the front axle and shake each tire
    4. Engine off, jerk the steering wheel hard both ways

37. May you look at the Schedule 1 during the daily inspection test?

    1. No, it must be memorized
    2. Only for the in-cab part
    3. Yes, as a guide
    4. Only after you finish

38. Why must turn signals be cancelled by hand on most trucks?

    1. The law requires it on cars too
    2. They drain the battery
    3. They are too loud
    4. They do not self-cancel

39. Your truck begins to skid. What should you do?

    1. Accelerate and turn the wheel sharply
    2. Brake hard and hold the wheel straight
    3. Shift up into a higher gear right away
    4. Ease off; steer where you want to go

40. What does the law require of every load carried on a truck or trailer?

    1. It must be covered with a tarp
    2. It must weigh under 10 tonnes
    3. It must be loaded at the front
    4. No part can fall off