Commercial test 5

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According to the British Columbia Driving Commercial Vehicles Manual, when you drive a large commercial vehicle on a public roadway, you should leave at least ________ of space between your vehicle and other large commercial vehicles.

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When backing up a large vehicle, you should

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When transporting a large boulder on a flatbed vehicle, you should support it with at least ____ piece(s) of hardwood blocking and secure it with at least ____ chain(s).

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With progressive shifting, you should do which of the following?

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When driving in the Yukon or Northwest Territories, you may drive no more than ____ hours during your on-duty time.

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When driving in the United States, you may drive no more than ____ hours during your on-duty time.

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When refuelling your vehicle, you should

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If you are parking a single-unit (straight) vehicle on an upgrade without a curb, you should

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How should you drive through a large amount of water on the roadway?

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When you park a trailer, you can place blocks or pads under the landing gear

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To back up with the aid of a guide, what should you do?

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If a fire starts in your vehicle, you should do which of the following?

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Which statement is FALSE about stopping safely?

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When parking a vehicle with a two-speed axle, in which range should you leave the axle?

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To park a trailer that is not equipped with spring brakes, you should

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To stop quickly in an emergency, what should you do if your vehicle has antilock brakes (ABS)?

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While you're charging the trailer braking system, you find that the trailer brakes do not release. What are some possible causes?

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Sudden steering movements can

3%cause your brakes to stop functioning.

91%cause a rollover.

4%cause your trailer doors to open and your cargo to fall out.

2%cause problems when double-clutching.

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How should you back up a tractor-trailer?

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How should you handle driving around a curve?

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If you are parking a truck on a downgrade, you should

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To drive safely under snowy or icy conditions, what should you do?

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When observing a potential hazard on the road while driving, what's a precautionary action you can take?

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When a vehicle's speed is doubled, how much more stopping power is required?

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If you are parking a tractor-trailer on an upgrade, you should

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When should you check the tire pressures?

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When a tractor-trailer is loaded, the cargo should be placed

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What can help to decrease fuel usage by up to 30%?

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What is the function of retarders in the vehicle?

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When transporting heavy metal coils, you should

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Why might you apply a light drag on the brakes while driving in water?

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When coupling a tractor to a trailer that lacks spring brakes, you back up the tractor to the trailer. Then you exit the cab and do what?

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When driving in the Yukon or Northwest Territories, you can be on duty for no more than ____ hours at a time.

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When approaching a narrow bridge from a curve, you should

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If both the vehicle's weight and speed are doubled, how much more stopping power is needed?

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In vehicle control systems, what does ATC refer to?

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As air pressure builds during your pre-trip inspection of the air brakes, the low air pressure warning device should deactivate at

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When should you adjust an automatic slack adjuster?

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Which of the following can increase the danger of crossing railway tracks?

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What is another term for engine retarders?

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