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1
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How can you ensure that the vehicle has passed an annual inspection?

a. a valid Inspection sticker is affixed to the vehicle
b. Does not require proof
c. As stated by the operator
d. Has to be forwarded to MTO (Ministry of Transportation)

A

A valid Inspection sticker is affixed to the vehicle

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A police or appointed ministry officer has the authority to perform a safety inspection:

a. Only at an inspection station
b. At any time and any location
c. Only on public roadway
d. During daylight hours only

A

At any time and any location

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A Properly completed daily inspection report contains:

a. Appropriate schedule
b. Daily log
c. The signature of the driver or person completing the report
d. Deliveryschedule

A

The signature of the driver or person completing the report

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You must ensure that the following items are secure on the vehicle:

a. Only items being transport. for Paid compensation
b. The entire load including items such as gas cans and wheel chocks
c. Only the load and direct attachments
d. None, bad security is the responsibility of operator not driver

A

The entire load including items such as gas cans and wheel chocks

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5
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A front tire fails an inspection if the tread on two adjacent grooves anywhere on the tire are:

a. Less than 1.5 millimeters (0.06 Inches)
b. Less than 3 millimeters (0.12 inches)
c. Less than 6 millimeters (0.24 inches)
d. Less than 15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
6. What is the minimum number of consecutive

A

Less than 3 millimeters (0.12 inches)

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What is the minimum number of consecutive off-duty hours you must take after accumulating Hours driving time,

a. 7hours
b. 8hours
c. 9hours
d. 10hours

A

8hours

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7
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Three of the following four are good practices before backing. Which is not?

a. Soundhorn
b. Inform operator or complete paperwork
c. Turn off radio/Phone
d. Open windows

A

b. Inform operator or complete paperwork

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Three of the following four are good practices before backing. Which is not?

a. Soundhorn
b. Inform operator or complete paperwork
c. Turn off radio/Phone
d. Open windows

A

b. Inform operator or complete paperwork

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9
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Which of the following steps do you perform after you raise and secure the landing gear?

a. Perform tug test to check connection
b. Supply air to trailer and test service brake
c. Visual inspection of fifth wheel connection
d. Attach air and electric lines to trailer

A

b. Supply air to trailer and test service brake

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10
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After the jaws lock when coupling, you should:

a. Perform tug test, then visually confirm coupling is secure
b. inspect lights and drive away
c. Rely on fellow driver to inspect the connection
d. Raise the landing gear and drive away

A

Perform tug test, then visually confirm coupling is secure

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11
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his sign means:

a. No truck over 6.5 metres in length in this lane
b. No trucks taller than 6.5 metres permitted ni this lane c. This lane is a truck route
d. No truck in this lane

A

No truck over 6.5 metres in length in this lane

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12
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After stopping on an uphill grade, when rejoining traffic you should:

a. Keep the clutch slipping while slowly accelerating
b. Hold the vehicle using the parking brakes until the clutch engages
c. Let the vehicle rol backwards before you engage the clutch
d. Disengage the clutch while reviving the engine

A

Hold the vehicle using the parking brakes until the clutch engages

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13
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The main reason you should check under the hood is:

a. To verify fluid levels
b. To check spark Plugs
c. To ensure lightning system is functioning
d. To verify engine compartments

A

To verify fluid levels

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14
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This sign means:

a. No truck parking
b. Truck route
c. No trucks permitted
d. Low bridge clearance

A

No trucks permitted

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15
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When backing up the tractor to couple with the trailer, you must:

a. Back from an angle
b. Ensure the fifth wheel slot is in line with the trailer kingpin
c. Not use mirrors to confirm alignments
d. Ensure the fifth wheel is touching and against the kingpin

A

Ensure the fifth wheel slot is in line with the trailer kingpin

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16
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The maximum length of a combination vehicle is:

a. 17 metres (56 feet)
b. 19 metres (6) feet)
c. 23 metres (75 feet)
d. 28 metres (92 feet)

A

23 metres (75 feet)

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17
Q

Many commercial motor vehicles have a speed limiting system which limits their maximum speed to:

a. 85 km/h
b. 95 km/h
c. 105 km/h
d. 115 km/h

A

105 km/h

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18
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Dangerous goods transported on Ontario’s roads and highways are identified:

a. By markings and safety labels for each classification of dangerous goods
b. Dangerous goods are not labeled
c. With a red circle
d. With a green square

A

By markings and safety labels for each classification of dangerous goods

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19
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If during the course of discovers a minor defect, you must:

a. Record on a daily report, inform operator and monitor condition
b. Record on a daily report for checking at next daily inspection
c. Inform operator, no further action req…
d. Monitor vehicle condition, no further action required

A

Record on a daily report, inform operator and monitor condition

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20
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Three of the following activities are considered on-duty, which one off-duty?

a. Time spent in a sleeper berth
b. Driving
c. Loading and unloading
d. Performing a daily inspection

A

Time spent in a sleeper berth

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21
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When making a right turn to prevent the wheels from going over the curb or sidewalk, you should:

a. Sound the horn
b. Proceed well into the intersection before turning right
C. Activate the four way flashers
d. Flash the rear brake lights

A

Proceed well into the intersection

22
Q

After a daily inspection, you discover the vehicle does not have any working brake lamps. What must you do?

a. No further action is required
b. Record the minor defect and proceed while monitoring the condition of the vehicle
c. Record the major defect and proceed
d. Record the major defect and do not operate the vehicle until the defect is repaired

A

Record the major defect and do not operate the vehicle until the defect is repaired

23
Q

After a daily inspection, you discover the vehicle does not have any working brake lamps. What must you do?

a. No further action is required
b. Record the minor defect and proceed while monitoring the condition of the vehicle
c. Record the major defect and proceed
d. Record the major defect and do not operate the vehicle until the defect is repaired

A

Record the major defect and do not operate the vehicle until the defect is repaired

24
Q

You can be required to attend a truck inspection station at the request of a:

a. Mechanic
b. Fellow truck driver
c. Tow truck driver
d. Police officer

A

Police officer

25
Q

Before reversing you should:

a. Exit the vehicle and check the path the vehicle will take
b. Flash the brake lights only
c. Sound horn only
d. Check the rear view mirrors only

A

Exit the vehicle and check the path the vehicle will take

26
Q

When your wheels have been in for service, It is important that you:

a. Tell the wheel installer to tighten the wheels ot a level higher than specification
b. Tell the wheel installer to use lubricant
c. Have the securement rechecked after driving between 80 km and 160 km
d. Inspect the wheels the following day

A

Have the securement rechecked after driving between 80 km and 160 km

27
Q

You cannot drive a commercial motor vehicle after accumulating how many on-duty hours

a. 50 hours
b. 60 hours
c. 70 hours
d. 80 hours

A

70 hours

28
Q

When approaching a roundabout you must:

a. Stop prior to roundabout to perform traffic check
b. Ensure your vehicle is in the appropriate lane for both entry and exit
c. Enter directly beside another vehicle already in a roundabout
d. Increase speed to enter the roundabout

A

Ensure your vehicle is in the appropriate lane for both entry and exit

29
Q

Anti-lock braking systems (ABS):

a. Prevent wheel lock and may reduce steering control
b. Cause wheel lock and may not shorten vehicle stopping distance
c. Prevent wheel lock but may not shorten vehicle stopping distance
d. Cause wheel lock ot shorten vehicle stopping distance

A

Prevent wheel lock but may not shorten vehicle stopping distance

30
Q

The driver of which of the following vehicles must adhere to hours of service regulations:

a. Commercial motor vehicles over 4,500 kg
b. Tow trucks over 3,000 kg
c. Transit buses over 3,500 kg
d. Motor homes over 5,000 kg

A

Commercial motor vehicles over 4,500 kg

31
Q

The maximum width of a commercial motor vehicle, including the load, shall not exceed:

a. 1.6 metres (5.2 feet)
b. 2.0 metres (6.5 feet)
c. 2.6 metres (8.5 feet)
d. 5.0 metres (06.4 feet)

A

2.6 metres (8.5 feet)

32
Q

When approaching an intersection and you notice the roadway beyond is blocked with traffic, you should:

a. Sound horn to warn vehicles ahead to move on
b. Keep as close as possible to the vehicle ahead
c. Stop before entering the intersection and wait until traffic ahead moves on
d. Proceed into the intersection until the traffic ahead clears

A

Stop before entering the intersection and wait until traffic ahead moves on

33
Q

Which of the following items are checked at a truck inspection station.

a. Vehicle is clean
b. Fluids levels
c. Height, length and width of the load
d. Sealed cargo

A

Height, length and width of the load

34
Q

The driver of which of the following vehicles must adhere to hours of service regulations

a. Commercial motor vehicles over 4,500 kg
b. Tow trucks over 3,000 kg
c. Transit buses over 3,500 kg
d. Motor homes over 5,000 kg

A

Commercial motor vehicles over 4,500 kg

35
Q

To ensure brakes are functioning normally, you should test the brakes:

a. Whenever convenient
b. At the first intersection
c. Immediately after the vehicle is underway
d. After the first 10 km of operation

A

Immediately after the vehicle is underway

36
Q

The easiest and safest backing manoeuvre is:

a. Straight backing
b. Parallel backing
c. Ally dock backing
d. Offset drivers side backing

A

Straight backing

37
Q

As a driver you should minimize possible development of a dangerous situation by

a. Driving only during daylight hours
b. Checking traffic as far down the roadway as possible
c. keeping your attention focused immediately in front of your vehicle
d. Driving only during night time hours

A

Checking traffic as far down the roadway as possible

38
Q

When uncoupling a trailer, after having lowered the landing gear you should:

a. Test trailer brake lights
b. Apply the tractor protection valve
c. Disconnect air and electrical connections and stow them
d. lower the fifth wheel

A

Disconnect air and electrical connections and stow them

39
Q

A licensed driver learning to operate a commercial motor vehicle must:

a. Obtain permission from the ministry before making arrangements for instruction
b. Drive only during daylight hours
c. Own a commercial motor vehicle
d. Be accompanied by a driver who is licensed to drive that vehicle

A

Be accompanied by a driver who is licensed to drive that vehicle

40
Q

When the driver of another vehicle is about to overtake and pass your vehicle, you must:

a. Move to the right and allow such vehicle to pass
b. Signal the other driver not to pass
c. Move to the left to prevent passing
d. Speed up so that passing is not necessary

A

Move to the right and allow such vehicle to pass

41
Q

When rounding a right curve on a highway with a tractor-trailer, you should:

a. Flash the brake lights
b. Keep the front of the vehicle close to the right edge of the highway
c. Accelerate to carry momentum into the curve
d. Keep the front wheels to the left side of the lane

A

Keep the front wheels to the left side of the lane

42
Q

If driving over the centre line while making a right hand turn, you must:

a. Only signal the turn and check the mirrors
b. After signaling, immediately take the right-of-way
c. Sound the horn and move quickly to straddle the lanes
d. Yield to traffic, signal the turn and ensure a safe manoeuvre

A

Yield to traffic, signal the turn and ensure a safe manoeuvre

43
Q

If during the course of a trip you discover a minor defect, you must:

a. Record on daily report, inform operator and monitor condition
b. Record on daily report for checking at next daily inspection
c. Inform operator, no further action required
d. Monitor vehicle condition no further action required

A

Record on daily report, inform operator and monitor condition

44
Q

Which of the following is true when driving a in a roundabout:

a. Requires a much faster speed
b. Other drivers entering after you have the right of way
c. Larger vehicles always have the right of way
d. The vehicle in the roundabout has right of way

A

The vehicle in the roundabout has right of way

45
Q

The main reason you should check under the hood Is:

a. To verify fluid levels
b. To check spark plugs
c. To ensure lighting system is functioning
d. To verify engine compartments

A

To verify fluid levels

46
Q

When flares or reflectors are required to mark a disabled commercial motor vehicle On a highway, you must place them:

a. 15 metres (SO feet) to front and rear
b. 30 metres (100 feet) to front and rear
c. 60 metres (200 feet) to front and rear
d. 90 metres (300 feet) to front and rear

A

30 metres (100 feet) to front and rear

47
Q

What documentation is not required by the Highway Traffic Act to be carried in a commercial motor vehicle,

a. The legible copy of the CVOR certificate
b. The vehicle registration or a true copy
c. Original insurance certificate
d. Safety standard certificate

A

Safety standard certificate

48
Q

After you detect and record a major defect on your daily inspection report, you must:

a. Inform the operator and do not operate the vehicle until defect is repaired
b. Inform the operator and proceed
c. Schedule the repair and proceed
d. No further action is required

A

Inform the operator and do not operate the vehicle until defect is repaired

49
Q

Who is permitted to change a tire on a commercial motor vehicle,

a. Driver
b. Tow truck driver
c. Certified tire installer
d. Owner/Operator

A

Certified tire installer

50
Q

When a daily log is required, you must track:

a. On-duty time only
b. Of-duty time only
c Driving time only
d. All duty status time

A

All duty status time

51
Q

Before descending a steep hill, a good safe driving practice is to

a. Place the gear shift in neutral
b Turn of the ignition
c. Slow down or gear down
d. Disengage the clutch and coast

A

Slow down or gear down

Truck Driving A-Class (2 decks)

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