Commercial test 3 1 / 52 How can you keep livestock bunched together during their transportation? Use false bulkheads. Crowd them in with other cargo. Place food in strategic places. Tie them together. 2 / 52 Peak torque is found at a higher engine speed than peak horsepower. the level of torque at which you should be operating your vehicle. used to develop speed. found at a lower engine speed than peak horsepower. 3 / 52 What is a runaway lane? A lane designed to stop a vehicle whose brakes have failed A lane with a dangerously steep descent A lane designed for commercial vehicles only A lane in which vehicles may exceed the posted speed limit 4 / 52 On a TAC (BC) vehicle, loads on the trailer must not extend more than __________ beyond the articulation point. a 4-metre radius a 2-metre radius a 1-metre radius a 3-metre radius 5 / 52 A tire that is overinflated or underinflated can overheat. wear unevenly. burst. do any of the above. 6 / 52 Why should you use extra caution at railway crossings in rural areas? (a) There are fewer automatic warning systems. (b) Brush is more prevalent. (c) The road surfaces are less smooth. Both (a) and (b) are valid reasons. 7 / 52 Industrial roads do NOT include which of the following? Roads exclusively for utility lines or pipes Privately owned roads Roads within manufacturing plants or industrial sites All of the above 8 / 52 Every cargo securement system must be able to withstand 0.5 g deceleration in a rearward direction. 0.5 g deceleration in a forward direction. 0.8 g deceleration in a rearward direction. 0.8 g deceleration in either sideways direction. 9 / 52 Which of the following statements about a vehicle's turning radius are true? It's dependent on the length of the vehicle. The front wheels have a different turning radius than the rear wheels. It's the radius of the smallest (tightest) circular turn that the vehicle can make. All of the above are true. 10 / 52 Are commercial drivers subject to a higher vision standard compared to Class 5 drivers? Yes No Only if driving at night It depends on the specific commercial licence. 11 / 52 Load binders are used for what purpose? To hold down a load that is too large for the vehicle To tighten tiedown chains To contain aggregate loads To bind bundles of cargo such as logs or poles 12 / 52 To drive defensively, you should be alert for vehicles that are about to pass you. prepare to stop as you approach a stale green light. scan the traffic all around you regularly. do all of the above. 13 / 52 What is defined as a special activities bus? A bus used for transporting passengers to special events, like concerts or sports games. A bus used for transporting senior citizens to community events. A bus used for transporting school children but doesn't run on a fixed schedule. All of the above. 14 / 52 The width of most loads should not exceed 2.6 metres. 2.0 metres. 3.2 metres. 1.6 metres. 15 / 52 Is the holder of a commercial driver's licence required to undergo regular medical exams? It depends on the type of vehicle you're driving. No, unless you're over the age of 65. Yes. No, only if you have a prior medical condition. 16 / 52 If the brakes are used excessively, generating more heat than they are capable of absorbing and dissipating, what could happen as a result? The vehicle could spontaneously ignite. The brake pads could wear out quickly. It can result in brake damage and potential failure. The tires can become deflated from the heat. 17 / 52 After you obtain a commercial driver’s licence, your driving record will be checked periodically by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. be checked periodically by your employer and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. be checked periodically by your employer. become a matter of public record. 18 / 52 Besides regular brake maintenance, who is responsible for ensuring that the brakes of a vehicle are working properly before the vehicle is driven? The carrier The mechanic The driver Both the carrier and the driver 19 / 52 On-duty time includes which of the following? Waiting along the route because of an unanticipated event Travelling as one of two drivers when you’re not resting in the sleeper berth The time you spend inspecting or servicing your vehicle All of the above 20 / 52 The time you spend riding on a ferry is considered off-duty time unless you are a bus driver selling tickets while on the ferry. you must take a ferry to get home from work. the ferry ride is less than one hour. any of the above are true. 21 / 52 What is the licensed gross vehicle weight (GVW)? The weight of the vehicle when it is empty. The combined weight of a vehicle and the maximum load that it should carry. The combined weight of the vehicle and its load. The combined weight of the vehicle and the maximum load that it is licensed to carry or tow. 22 / 52 Side-view mirrors may extend up to ______ beyond the side of a commercial vehicle without being considered in the overall width of the vehicle. 20 cm 15 cm 25 cm 10 cm 23 / 52 How long is the learner's licence valid? 6 months. 24 months. 36 months. 12 months. 24 / 52 Loads must not extend more than _________ beyond the front bumper of the vehicle. 0.5 metres. 1.5 metres. 1.0 metre. 2.0 metres. 25 / 52 The way in which a vehicle can be manoeuvred depends on which of the following? The length of the vehicle The position of the driver's seat relative to the front axle The size and weight of the vehicle All of the above 26 / 52 You're driving a truck that is 17.6 metres long. Under ideal driving conditions, you should maintain a following distance of at least ________ behind the vehicle ahead. 4 seconds 3 seconds 6 seconds 5 seconds 27 / 52 Which of the following may reduce the amount of steering control you have? Bald tires Overinflated tires Underinflated tires All of the above 28 / 52 Your vehicle's engine will start to lug (strain) if it is operated above peak horsepower. below peak torque. below peak horsepower. above peak torque. 29 / 52 Loads on a straight truck must not extend more than ________ beyond the turn centre. 2 metres 4 metres 3 metres 5 metres 30 / 52 Stopping on icy roads requires light pressure on the brakes. pumping the brakes. heavy brake use. heavy brake use. 31 / 52 When a vehicle's axles are unevenly loaded, how does braking affect wheels carrying lighter loads? There is no effect on those wheels. They may skid, potentially increasing stopping distance. They brake more effectively than those carrying heavier loads. The tires may blow out due to decreased weight. 32 / 52 If you pass your Class 1, 2 or 3 road test on a vehicle with an automatic transmission, how is this denoted on your driver's licence? Your licence will be marked for automatic transmission only. The notation is made in your driving record, but not on the licence. You will be issued a special sticker for your licence. You will be required to take a separate test for manual transmission. 33 / 52 Under the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, how often must commercial vehicles be inspected? (a) Before they are used each day (b) At the end of the final trip of each day Both (a) and (b) Either (a) or (b) 34 / 52 A tractor-trailer travelling at high speeds creates air turbulence in which of the following areas? Directly in front At the immediate rear Alongside the cab All of the above 35 / 52 An oversize load permit may require you to travel on a specific day of the week. be escorted by a pilot car. travel on a specific route. do all of the above. 36 / 52 Once you've identified a problem on the road, how long does the typical response time take, such as moving from the accelerator to the brake pedal? About 1/2 of a second. About 1 seconds. About 3/4 of a second About 2 seconds. 37 / 52 What is the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)? The combined weight of the vehicle and its load. The combined weight of a vehicle and the maximum load that it should carry. The combined weight of the vehicle and the maximum load that it is licensed to carry or tow. The weight of the vehicle when it is empty. 38 / 52 You're rounding a curve to the right. You should keep your front wheels close to the right edge of your lane. close to the centre line of the roadway. in the centre of your lane. close to the left edge of your lane. 39 / 52 Which of the following statements about intermodal cargo containers are true? They are designed to be moved from one type of transportation to another. They can be moved without unloading their contents. They should be securely attached to the structure of the vehicles transporting them. All of the above are true. 40 / 52 Why is it important for you to know the dimensions of your vehicle? You must drive more cautiously if your vehicle is large. You must be sure that your vehicle can pass safely through tunnels and underpasses. You'll need an oversize load permit if your vehicle exceeds the legal maximum dimensions. All of the above reasons are valid. 41 / 52 The working load limit of tiedowns used to secure cargo must be at least _____ of the cargo weight. 10% 25% 75% 50% 42 / 52 Which of the following statements about revolutions per minute (rpm) are true? It's the number of turns the crankshaft makes in one minute. It's displayed on your tachometer. It helps you decide when to shift. All of the above are true. 43 / 52 The maximum speed in an alley is _______ unless otherwise posted. 25 km/h 20 km/h 30 km/h 15 km/h 44 / 52 Permits are not normally issued for vehicles that are wider than 4.4 metres. 2.6 metres. 3.4 metres. 5.2 metres. 45 / 52 Which of the following statements are true about timber used as dunnage? (a) It must be checked every 100 kilometres. (c) It must be strong enough not to be split or crushed by the cargo. (b) and (c) are true. (b) It must be protected with extra tiedowns. 46 / 52 In the context of commercial driving, what does NSC stand for? National Steering Committee National Speed Control National Safety Code National Safety Codex 47 / 52 Which of the following statements about off-tracking are true? The longer the vehicle's wheelbase, the greater the off-tracking. It's the difference between the path of the front wheels and the path of the rear wheels on a curve. n a combination vehicle with two trailers, the rearmost trailer has the most off-tracking. All of the above are true. 48 / 52 Under ideal driving conditions, passenger cars and light trucks should maintain a following distance of at least ________ behind the vehicle ahead. 5 seconds 2 seconds 3 seconds 4 seconds 49 / 52 The brakes, tires and suspension of a combination vehicle work best when roads are wet. the vehicle is travelling at a high rate of speed. the vehicle is loaded. the towed unit is empty. 50 / 52 If you've failed your first attempt of a class 1–4 licence test, how long must you wait before reattempting the test? 21 days. 7 days. 14 days. 30 days. 51 / 52 The most dangerous blind spots are in the front of your vehicle. in the back of your vehicle. to the sides of your vehicle. All of the above 52 / 52 Most moving trains have a stopping distance of 5 km. 3 km. 2 km. 4 km. Your score is
