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Written test questions 2 Flashcards

1
Q

Any load which projects from the rear of the vehicle by 1.5m (5 feet) or more must be marked with:

a. A yellow flag or marker in daylight a, blue light at night
b. A red flag or marker in daylight, amber light at night
c. A red flag or marker on in daylight, red light at night
d. A blue flag or marker ni daylight, a yelow light at night

A

A red flag or marker in daylight, red light at night

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2
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When starting to move a loaded tractor-trailer, the vehicle should be Put in

a. The highest available gear
b. The lowest available gear
c. Doesn’t matter as long as the vehicle moves
d. The second lowest available gear

A

b. The lowest available gear

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3
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When uncoupling, the landing gear should:

a. Be lowered before brakes are set or wheels are chocked
b. Be lowered onto firm ground
c. Be lowered to raise trailer 6 inches above tract.or height
d. Be lowered after the trailer is uncoupled

A

Be lowered onto firm ground

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4
Q

What factor does not affect the maximum allowable gross weight of a commercial vehicle?

a. The weight allowed on the steering axle
b. Cargo weight
c. The distance between the axles
d. The number of axles

A

Cargo weight

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5
Q

Allowing the clutch to slip will result in:

a. A faster acceleration when the vehicle is loaded
b. Damage due to overheating
c. Alonger lasting clutch
d. Electrical problems

A

Damage due to overheating

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6
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When climbing a steep hill and your speed Is reduced you should:

a. Continue driving and activate four-way flashers during ascent
b. Continue at slow Speed while ignoring folowing traffic
c. Use left signal to let following traffic know that ti is safe to pass
d. Move to the left to prevent passing

A

Continue driving and activate four-way flashers during ascent

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7
Q

Which of the following would be considered a minor defect when conducting a daily inspection?

a. Flat tire
b. Exhaust leaks into the cab
c. Broken leaf springs
d. Broken clearance lamps

A

Broken clearance lamps

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8
Q

What is the maximum number of hours you can drive in a day?

a. 10 hours
b.12 hours
c. 13 hours
d.15 hours

A

13 hours

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9
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To safely complete a turn you should:

a. Should horn to warn pedestrians
b. Touch brakes to warn following vehicles
c. Proceed slowly and monitor rear wheels of vehicle to avoid curbs, edges and other objects
d. Alternate high and low beams ot warn oncoming vehicles

A

Proceed slowly and monitor rear wheels of vehicle to avoid curbs, edges and other objects

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10
Q

When you perform a daily inspection and find no defects, what must you do?

a. Skip the daily inspection report and proceed
b. Complete and sign the daily inspection report
c. Inform operator and do not proceed
d. Call the mechanic and schedule an appointment

A

Complete and sign the daily inspection report

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11
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The purpose of a central apron in a roundabout is to:

a. Create an extra lane for all traffic
b. Ad a visible finish ot the inner and outer edges
c. Allow rear wheels to rider over right hand or outside curb
d. Allow the rear wheels to mount the centre portion of the roadway

A

d. Allow the rear wheels to mount the centre portion of the roadway

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12
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When can you drive the vehicle after identifying a major defect?

a. Only after the defect is repaired
b. Until end of day
c. until next daily inspection
d. Only after it is reported

A

Only after the defect is repaired

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13
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You may notice excessive lash or free play which may indicate a defect in:

a. Brake chamber
b. Suspension
c. Tire tread
d. Steering

A

Steering

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14
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What is the maximum number of hours that a daily inspection report is valid for:

a. 12 hours
b. 24 hours
c. 36 hours
d. 48 hours

A

b. 24 hours

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15
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You must inspect the load securement and make necessary adjustments after:

a. 80 Km
b. 100 Krn
c. 150 Km
d.300 Km

A

80 Km

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16
Q

Who is responsible for ensuring that loads are secured while in operation:

a. The dispatcher
b The shipper
c. The owner
d. The driver

A

The driver

17
Q

A good safe driving Practice on a multi-lane highway is to:

a. Manage your blind spot and keep adequate space
b. Always drive slower than surrounding traffic to make it easier for traffic to pass
c. Folow other vehicles as closely as possible to make ti easier for traffic to Pass by .
d. Constant, change lanes

A

Manage your blind spot and keep adequate space

18
Q

To assist you in performing the daily inspection, it is necessary to

a. Inspect only major fault areas
b. Ignore items which have not been a problem
c. Follow a systematic approach, inspection sheet or applicable schedule
d. Memorize al the items to be checked

A

Follow a systematic approach, inspection sheet or applicable schedule

19
Q

Gross weight of a commercial motor vehicle means:

a. The weight of the trailer without the load
b. The weight of the load
c. The weight of the vehicle
d. The combined weight of the vehicle and the load

A

The combined weight of the vehicle and the load

20
Q

Excessive free play or lash e.g., over 10cm (4 inches), may indicate to you that:

a. Steering needs repair or adjustment before proceeding
b. Front tires are too small
c. Minor defect should be noted
d. No action is required

A

Steering needs repair or adjustment before proceeding

21
Q

When approaching a railway crossing and the signals lights are activated, you must stop:

a. 5 metres from the nearest rail
b. 10 metres from the nearest rail c. IS metres from the nearest rail d. 20 metres from the nearest rail

A

5 metres from the nearest rail

22
Q

The responsibility for the safe operating condition of a commercial motor vehicle is that of:

a. The police and the driver
b. The operator and the driver
c. The operator and the mechanic
d. The mechanic and the driver

A

The operator and the driver

23
Q

The key principle in loading any cargo on a commercial vehicle is to ensure:

a. Load is al the way to the back over rear axle
b. Load is on driver side of trailer for ease of viewing
c. Load is on the passenger side of the vehicle to increase field of view
d. Load is balanced for safety and vehicle stability

A

Load is balanced for safety and vehicle stability

24
Q
  1. The maximum height commercial motor vehicle, Including the load is:

a. 3.75 meters (12.3 feet)
b. 4.15 metres (13.6 feet)
e. 4.85 metres (15.9 feet,
d. 5.25 metres (17.2 feet,

A

4.15 metres (13.6 feet)

25
Q

If you are required to hook up a trailer at a remote location. You must:

a. Hook up the trailer and immediately stan the MP
b. Perform a daily inspection on the trailer before operating the vehicle
C. Perform a quick check for visible defects
d. Cal the operator ot determine the trailer’s condition

A

Perform a daily inspection on the trailer before operating the vehicle

26
Q

You are required to ensure that the brakes on the vehicle are not out-of-adjustment:

a. It is not the driver’s responsibility to ensure the brakes are in adjustment
b. Once every 24 hours
c. When you think the braking is inadequate
d. At all times

A

At all times

27
Q

You are required to ensure that the brakes on the vehicle are not out-of-adjustment:

a. It is not the driver’s responsibility to ensure the brakes are in adjustment
b. Once every 24 hours
c. When you think the braking is inadequate
d. At all times

A

At all times

28
Q

After Coupling, if any space appears between the upper plate of the trailer and fifth wheel, this indicates that:

a. Landing gear can be raised
b. Vehicle is ready to be driven
c. Coupling is secure
d. Coupling is not secure

A

Coupling is not secure

29
Q

The person who cannot be charged with an offence for an overloaded vehicle is:

a. The driver
b. The shipper
c. The receiver
d. The operator

A

The receiver

30
Q

When reversing to couple a trailer, the fifth wheel opening must be in direct line with:

a. The trailer apron plate
b. The master link
c. The landing gear
d. The trailer kingpin

A

The trailer kingpin

31
Q

What distance must you maintain between commercial motor vehicle travelling in the same direction on a highway?

a. 30 metres (100 feet).
b. 60 metres (200 feet).
c. 90 metres (300 feet).
d. 150 metres (500 feet).

A

60 metres (200 feet).

32
Q

When driving larger vehicles you must always be aware of the vehicle’s height and width to ensure:

a. Adequate clearance is maintained at bridges and Overpasses.
b. Aproper daily inspection is performed.
c. The proper license fees are Paid.
d. Proper tires are on the vehicle.

A

Adequate clearance is maintained at bridges and Overpasses.

33
Q

A longer wheel base between the front wheels and the rear wheels of the vehicle creates:

a. More off-tracking.
b. The same off-tracking.
c. Less off-tracking.
d. No change in off-tracking.

A

More off-tracking.

34
Q

Before moving the tractor to couple with the trailer you must:

a. Inspect fifth wheel, trailer couplers and connect.,
D. Listen for fifth wheel to latch into its locked position.
c. Ensure fifth wheel sits above the kingpin
d. Ensure trailer lights are activated

A

Inspect fifth wheel, trailer couplers and connect

35
Q

Prior to coupling you should check to ensure:

a. Fifth wheel is lying flat and jaws are fuly closed
b. Jaws are fully closed
c. The fifth wheel is lying flat
d. The fifth wheel is tilted back and jaws are fuly opened

A

The fifth wheel is tilted back and jaws are fuly opened

36
Q

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

a. Less than 1.5 millimetres (0.06 inches)
b. Less than 3 millimetres (0.12 inch.)
c. Less than 6 millimetres (0.24 inches)
d. Less than 15 millimetres (0.59 inches)

A

Less than 1.5 millimetres (0.06 inches)

37
Q

In order to transport dangerous goods, you must:

a. No qualification is required, just be very careful
b. Be trained and certified by your employer
c. Hold a dangerous goods license and endorsement
d. Beanemployeeofthemanufactureronly

A

Be trained and certified by your employer

Truck Driving A-Class (2 decks)

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