Ontario Class A (AZ) Practice Test 4

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1. How are the safety chains or cables connected on a non-fifth-wheel combination?

   1. Parallel
   2. Crossed
   3. Left hanging loose
   4. Knotted together

2. Which insurance document must a commercial driver carry?

   1. The insurance company's annual report
   2. A note from the operator's office
   3. The original insurance certificate
   4. A photocopy faxed by the broker

3. After loading, within what distance must you re-check the cargo for the first time?

   1. 8 km
   2. 500 km
   3. 160 km
   4. 80 km

4. How many previous days of daily logs must a driver carry, besides today's?

   1. 30 days
   2. 7 days
   3. 3 days
   4. 14 days

5. A fire starts in your combination. Which step is recommended if possible?

   1. Open the trailer doors
   2. Drive to the next exit
   3. Uncouple the units
   4. Pour water on fuel

6. Where is over-braking a combination most likely to cause a skid or jackknife?

   1. At low speed in a yard
   2. When the trailer is fully loaded
   3. On wet roads or in curves
   4. On dry, straight highway

7. Besides identity, what must Class A applicants now document when they apply?

   1. Proof that they own a tractor-trailer
   2. Residence, legal status, work eligibility
   3. A hiring letter from a trucking employer
   4. Their credit rating and bank account details

8. During an alley dock, the trailer is turning too early and too sharp. How do you correct?

   1. Speed up to finish the turn
   2. Turn the wheel slightly left
   3. Turn the wheel hard right
   4. Stop and pull fully forward

9. As a best practice, how much space should you leave when passing a cyclist?

   1. No set distance
   2. At least 5 metres
   3. At least one metre
   4. At least 30 cm

10. What shape and colour is a stop sign?

    1. Red triangle
    2. White rectangle
    3. Red octagon
    4. Yellow diamond

11. How many exterior items will you be asked to inspect on the daily inspection test?

    1. Six
    2. Every item
    3. Two
    4. Four

12. Where should you stop the fifth wheel on the first approach to the trailer?

    1. Firmly against the trailer kingpin
    2. Just ahead of or slightly under it
    3. Directly underneath the landing gear
    4. About two metres in front of the trailer

13. Which item should you bring to the Class A knowledge test?

    1. Your completed medical report form
    2. Your truck's annual inspection decal
    3. A letter from your driving school
    4. A logbook for the previous 14 days

14. You approach a tow truck stopped on the shoulder with amber lights flashing, on a two-lane highway. What must you do?

    1. Stop behind it until it leaves
    2. Sound the horn as you pass
    3. Slow down and move over a lane if safe
    4. Keep speed; tow trucks are exempt

15. A load sticks out 1.5 m past the rear of your flatbed at night. What marking is required?

    1. A blue flag
    2. A white reflector
    3. An amber flasher
    4. A red light

16. What do yellow lines on the pavement separate?

    1. Traffic going the same direction
    2. Opposite directions of traffic
    3. Parking spaces from driving lanes
    4. Bike lanes from regular car lanes

17. The same truck is caught a third time within two years with critical defects. What impoundment applies?

    1. 60 days
    2. 90 days
    3. 15 days
    4. 30 days

18. When turning right with a tractor-trailer, which road should provide most of the extra space?

    1. The road you are entering
    2. The sidewalk on the corner
    3. The road you are leaving
    4. The oncoming left-turn lane

19. Which of these is illegal?

    1. Renewing at a DriveTest centre
    2. Updating your address online
    3. Carrying your licence while driving
    4. Holding two Ontario driver's licences

20. On a curve to the right, where should you keep the tractor's front wheels?

    1. On the paved shoulder
    2. Centred exactly in the lane
    3. Near the left side of the lane
    4. Near the right edge of the pavement

21. Which item must you bring to every Class A road test?

    1. A device to measure pushrod stroke
    2. A printed route map
    3. A spare tire for the trailer
    4. A copy of the bill of lading

22. How long do demerit points stay on your record?

    1. One year from conviction
    2. Until your next renewal
    3. Five years from the offence
    4. Two years from the offence

23. Can you be charged with impaired driving if your truck is parked and not moving?

    1. Yes
    2. Only on a highway
    3. Only with passengers
    4. No

24. How should the vehicle be secured for the exterior inspection?

    1. Parking brake on and wheels chocked
    2. Engine running in first gear
    3. Trailer hand valve applied
    4. Parking brake released

25. A driver's operator assigned the 7-day cycle. What is the on-duty total that stops driving within any 7 days?

    1. 120
    2. 80
    3. 70
    4. 60

26. How many duty status categories do the rules define?

    1. Three
    2. Six
    3. Two
    4. Four

27. Which device may a commercial driver legally use while driving?

    1. A two-way radio, mic mounted
    2. A hand-held cell phone on speaker
    3. A hand-held GPS unit held at the wheel
    4. A tablet showing a movie on the dash

28. When are vehicle lights required under the overhang rule?

    1. Only when it is raining or snowing
    2. Only on 400-series highways at night
    3. Only between midnight and 5 a.m.
    4. ½ hour before sunset to ½ after sunrise

29. Which class of fire involves grease, oil or gasoline?

    1. Class A
    2. Class B
    3. Class C
    4. Class D

30. How far should you lower the landing gear when uncoupling?

    1. Until it lifts the trailer two inches
    2. Just above or just touching the ground
    3. Halfway, then let the tractor lower it
    4. All the way until the pads stop

31. Testing power-assisted hydraulic brakes, the pedal drops slightly and stops when you start the engine. What does it mean?

    1. The fluid is leaking out
    2. The brakes are out of adjustment
    3. The master cylinder has failed
    4. The power assist is working

32. Which two documents about the daily inspection must you carry?

    1. The tire receipts and the fuel receipts
    2. The current report and the schedule
    3. The annual certificate and the logbook
    4. The CVOR record and the bill of lading

33. Who may inspect the dangerous goods items on the schedule?

    1. Any person over 18
    2. Any passenger in the cab
    3. Only a qualified driver
    4. Only a police officer

34. Your pre-trip finds a minor defect. What must you do?

    1. Refuse to drive until it is repaired
    2. Fix it yourself before the next trip
    3. Ignore it until the annual inspection
    4. Record it and report it to the operator

35. On the 14-day cycle, what must you take before driving once you reach 70 on-duty hours?

    1. 8 hours in a sleeper berth
    2. 24 consecutive hours off
    3. A medical examination
    4. 36 consecutive hours off

36. Why should you not fan the brakes on dry pavement?

    1. It is the best way to stop fast
    2. It locks the trailer wheels
    3. It overheats the engine
    4. It wastes air and helps nothing

37. Unless a sign forbids it, what may you do at a red light after a full stop?

    1. Go straight when clear
    2. Turn right when clear
    3. Turn left from any road
    4. Nothing until green

38. An ambulance with its siren on approaches from behind. What must you do?

    1. Speed up to clear the lane
    2. Move right and stop
    3. Move into the left lane
    4. Stop where you are

39. On a regulatory sign, what does a red circle with a slash mean?

    1. The activity is allowed
    2. The activity shown is not allowed
    3. The rule applies at night only
    4. Caution is advised

40. About how long does the mandatory entry-level training course take?

    1. One to two days
    2. Four to six weeks
    3. Six to twelve months
    4. Two full years of study