Commercial test 6 1 / 40 Why must you know your vehicle’s gross vehicle weight (GVW)? (a) You must ensure that your vehicle does not exceed weight limits on posted signs. (b) You must apply for a permit if you are carrying an overweight load. (c) You must have an extra driver with you if your vehicle is overweight. (a) and (b) 2 / 40 Which vehicles are required to stop at uncontrolled main railway crossings? Vehicles carrying flammable liquids Buses carrying passengers Vehicles carrying explosives All of the above 3 / 40 Which of the following should you check periodically during your trip? Brakes and hubs Trailer coupling and cargo Wheels, tires, and lights All of the above 4 / 40 Which of the following can increase the length of your danger zone (as defined in the British Columbia Driving Commercial Vehicles Manual)? Faster speeds Heavy loads Bad weather All of the above 5 / 40 After you __________, you must take at least eight consecutive hours of off-duty time. (a) complete 13 hours of driving time (b) complete 14 hours of on-duty time (c) complete 14 hours of driving time do either (a) or (b) 6 / 40 Where would an air dryer be installed in an air brake system? Between the governor and the compressor Immediately before the foot valve Immediately after the foot valve Between the compressor and the first reservoir 7 / 40 What’s the highest fine for using a vehicle with improperly adjusted or underperforming brakes? $500 $2,000 $1,500 $1,000 8 / 40 When you see a potential hazard in your danger zone, you should speed up and try to swerve around it. wait and see if it becomes an emergency. come to a complete stop until the hazard is gone. cover the brake pedal. 9 / 40 What is the minimum following distance if you're driving a car or a light truck? 3 seconds 2 seconds 5 seconds 4 seconds 10 / 40 At which of the following engine speeds should you drive your vehicle? Below peak torque At peak horsepower Between peak torque and peak horsepower Above peak horsepower 11 / 40 Whenever you use load binders, you must make sure your tiedown assemblies are strong enough. lock every load binder handle in place. protect all tiedown assemblies from abrasion. do all of the above. 12 / 40 You can be charged under the Criminal Code of Canada or the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act if you are found to be driving with a blood alcohol content between 0.05% and 0.08%. you are found to be driving with a blood alcohol content of over 0.08%. you refuse a test for alcohol upon the request of an officer. any of the above is true. 13 / 40 If you drive a commercial vehicle with a licensed gross vehicle weight of more than _______, you may be required to report to a weigh scale. 4,500 kg 3,500 kg 6,500 kg 5,500 kg 14 / 40 When you use any coupling device other than a fifth wheel, you should (a) make sure that the connection is so secure that chains and metal cables aren't needed. (b) use chains to connect the towed and towing vehicles. (c) use metal cables to connect the towed and towing vehicles. do either (b) or (c). 15 / 40 Why is turning right in a tractor-trailer dangerous? The view from the right rear-view mirror becomes almost useless. You may crowd road users on your right side. Road users may try to squeeze by you on your right side. All of the above are dangers. 16 / 40 What is the most effective method to stop on icy roads? Use extremely light pressure on the brake Use heavy pressure on the brake Switch off the engine and let the vehicle slide to a halt Use a combination of brake and accelerator 17 / 40 Why must you prevent tiedowns from rubbing against your load? So that the tiedowns won't make distracting noises So that the load won't be damaged So that the tiedowns will look good for your employer at the end of your trip So that the tiedowns won't be damaged 18 / 40 For large commercial vehicles, which of the following are advantages of air brakes as compared with hydraulic brakes? (a) Greater force to apply the brakes (b) More tolerant of small leaks (c) Shorter brake lag time Both (a) and (b) 19 / 40 When driving downhill, you should NOT constantly press the brake pedal to keep a controlled speed use your brakes periodically to maintain a controlled speed take advantage of engine braking, if possible try to keep your speed at or below the posted limit 20 / 40 Which vehicles are required to carry warning devices for use should the vehicle become disabled? Commercial vehicles with an overall width of more than 2.3 metres Commercial vehicles with a load width of more than 2.3 metres Vehicles that seat more than 10 passengers All of the above 21 / 40 To travel down a steep hill, what should you do? Use a gear that is lower than the gear you would use to go up that hill. Downshift before starting down the hill. Use a retarder. Do all of the above. 22 / 40 You are operating a vehicle whose peak engine torque is at 1,500 rpm and whose peak horsepower is at 2,000 rpm. When employing a standard rpm split to upshift, you should accelerate to 2,000 rpm, double-clutch to decrease to 1,500 rpm, and upshift. accelerate to 1,500 rpm and upshift. accelerate to 1,500 rpm, double-clutch, and upshift. accelerate to 2,000 rpm, double-clutch to decrease to 1,500 rpm, and upshift. 23 / 40 What is the purpose of checking your vehicle's slack adjusters? (a) To ensure your vehicle can stop safely (b) To ensure the foot valve is in the correct position (c) To comply with the law Both (a) and (c) 24 / 40 After you have connected your tractor to a trailer, you should do which of the following? Check that the release handle is in the locked position. Check that the locking jaws are closed around the kingpin. Check that the trailer apron is in contact with the fifth wheel. Do all of the above. 25 / 40 To turn right safely, what should you do? (a) Check for pedestrians on or near the curb. (b) Honk your horn throughout. (c) Check for vehicles on your right side. Do both (a) and (c). 26 / 40 As you turn right, what is the most dangerous point in the turn? When your vehicle crosses the centre line of the street you are entering When the tractor has made the turn but the trailer has not If you partially enter the left lane of the street you are turning from When you have completed the turn 27 / 40 What is known as brake fade? Weakening of brakes due to overcooling Weakening of brakes due to overheating Weakening of brakes due to moisture Weakening of brakes due to an air leak 28 / 40 You are uncoupling your tractor from the semitrailer. After you have eased pressure on the fifth wheel locking jaws, you should do which of the following? Lower the landing gear until its feet touch the ground. Disconnect the air lines and electrical cable. Block (chock) the trailer wheels. Do all of the above. 29 / 40 According to the British Columbia Driving Commercial Vehicles Manual, what is a danger zone? An area around your vehicle that you cannot see directly or in your mirrors A section of road through which your vehicle must travel before it can stop A section of roadway where conditions are less than ideal Engine speed above the speed of peak horsepower 30 / 40 According to the British Columbia Driving Commercial Vehicles Manual, which dashboard gauge can help you decide when to upshift? The clock The coolant temperature gauge The tachometer The speedometer 31 / 40 Which of the following types of commercial vehicles are required to carry fire extinguishers? Vehicles transporting explosives School buses Public passenger vehicles All of the above 32 / 40 Why are drivers required to complete a trip inspection report? For the driver's records For the vehicle maintenance log To comply with government regulations For all of the above reasons 33 / 40 What is meant by a vehicle's danger zone? The perimeter within which the vehicle's sensors can detect danger The part of the vehicle that is most prone to damage The area around the vehicle that other drivers should avoid The section of the road a vehicle traverses before it can halt 34 / 40 Why should you never run your vehicle's engine in a closed garage? Because you might become poisoned Because the engine might overheat Because it wastes fuel For all of the above reasons 35 / 40 Which two types of load have a high centre of gravity? Bagged products and dangerous goods Hanging meat and bulk tank loads Drums and barrels Wooden pallets and grinding balls 36 / 40 Besides the weight and speed of the vehicle, what is another factor that influences stopping distances? 3%The vehicle's colour 9%Off-road capability of the vehicle 6%The material used in making the vehicle 82%The gradient of the road The vehicle's colour Off-road capability of the vehicle The material used in making the vehicle The gradient of the road 37 / 40 Every written trip inspection report must include which of the following? The signature of the person making the report All defects that may affect the safe operation of the vehicle The licence plate or unit numbers for the vehicle or trailers All of the above 38 / 40 If the vehicle's weight is doubled, how much additional stopping power will be required? 50% more stopping power 4 times the stopping power 2 times the stopping power Same stopping power 39 / 40 Who is ultimately responsible for the condition of the brakes on a vehicle? The carrier and the maintenance technicians The carrier The driver The maintenance technicians 40 / 40 What could lessen the impact from a tailgater rear-ending your vehicle? Warning the tailgater with your high beam Increasing your speed abruptly Making more gradual stops Making more abrupt stops Your score is
