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Class 1 Knowledge Test 1

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1.How far away from a stop sign must you be to park on the curb of the road?

5 metres

7.5 metres

10 metres

15 metres

Correct! Wrong!

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2.When you approach a bus that has flashing red lights, you are required to:

Honk to let the bus know you are in close proximity

Slow down

Speed up

Stop

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3.At an unmarked crosswalk, drivers are required to:

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians

Signal an intention to proceed

Stop and ask the pedestrian to cross quickly

Increase your vehicle's speed and cross before the pedestrian gets there

Correct! Wrong!

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4.What is the maximum trailer length?

15.24 metres (50 feet) provided gross vehicle weight is less than 36,287 kg (80,000 lb)

16.15 metres (53 feet) and as long as the trailer and tractor meet special requirements

16.15 metres (53 feet) with no restrictions

16.76 metres (55 feet)

Correct! Wrong!

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5.Shifting should be done while taking a curve because:

It is easier to shift when at an angle

It is the safest time to do so

Shifting should not be done while taking a curve

You have more time to focus on the task

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6.Who is required to wear a seatbelt?

All drivers and passengers are required to wear a seatbelt and be properly buckled up

Only drivers are required to wear a seatbelt

Only passengers are required to wear a seatbelt

Wearing a seatbelt is optional

Correct! Wrong!

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7.What part of the lane should you ride in to discourage others from trying to share the left lane?

In the centre of the lane

In the left part of the lane

In the left tire track

In the right tire track

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Class 1 Knowledge Test 1

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8.A Class 1, 2, 3, or 4 learner’s licence allows you to practise driving with a supervisor. Which of the following two requirements must your supervisor meet?

He/she must be at least 21 years old and hold the appropriate license for the vehicle you’re practicing on.

He/she must be at least 19 years old and hold the appropriate license for the vehicle

He/she must be at least 18 years old and hold a Class 1 license.

He/she must be at least 19 years old and hold a Class 5 license.

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9.Truck owners with a registered gross weight of 5,000 kg (11,000 lbs) are exempt from holding a CVOR certificate if it is used to carry supplies to a job site.

All truck owners are required to hold a CVOR certificate

If vehicle has a gross weight of less than 11,000 lbs, no CVOR certificate is required

Since the truck is carrying supplies to a job site, the owner is exempt

This is not an exemption from holding a CVOR certificate

Correct! Wrong!

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Class 1 Knowledge Test 1

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10.The driver must check which of the following during a vehicle inspection:

Correct brake adjustment

Presence of loose wheel fasteners

Tire condition, including tread depth, air leaks and the presence of bulges

All of the above

Correct! Wrong!

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11.Each air brake chamber style, size and type has a specific:

Colour

Shape

Adjustment Limit

All of the above

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12.Your feet should be positioned:

A few inches from the ground

Firmly on the footrest

Resting just above the controls

None of the above

Correct! Wrong!

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Class 1 Knowledge Test 1

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13.What is the maximum number of hours a commercial vehicle driver can be on-duty after a period of seven consecutive days?

40 hours

50 hours

60 hours

70 hours

Correct! Wrong!

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Class 1 Knowledge Test 1

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14.In bad weather, what is the best speed to drive?

The speed limit

The speed with which you will be safe

45 mph

None of the above

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Class 1 Knowledge Test 1

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15.What colour is the Service Air Host and Gladhand?

Black

Blue

Green

Red

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16.Whether or not you load and secure your load yourself, you are responsible for:

Inspection your cargo

Knowing your cargo is securely tied down and covered

Recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight

All of the above

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17.What vehicle has a flashing blue light?

Ambulance

Firetruck

Police car

Snow plow

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18.When leaving a freeway, you should:

Signal and move into the exit lane when safe

Slow down, and if need be, stop before exiting

Speed up and merge into the exit lane without signalling

Wait until the last second to exit

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19.What happens when you put on the brakes by pushing down the brake pedal?

Air pressure is applied to the brake pads

Compressed air is let go out of the system

The air pressure is reduced to the brake pads

None of the above

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20.You drive defensively when you:

Always put one car length between you and the car ahead

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

Look only at the car in front of you while driving

Speed up to make a light before it turns red

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21.When you come to a railway crossing and there are flashing lights, what must you do?

Make it through the crossing before the gates come down

Proceed with caution

Stop for a second, then proceed with caution

Stop safely before the crossing

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22.When you approach a bus that has flashing red lights, you are required to:

Honk to let the bus know you are in close proximity

Slow down

Speed up

Stop

Correct! Wrong!

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23.Being positioned in the center of the lane is a bad choice because:

It does not provide visibility around the vehicle ahead of you

It is not a bad choice

It provides no visibility for the car in front of you

It provides the most visibility for you

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24.When passing cars, staying in the left portion of the lane helps avoid:

Cars pulling out

Getting hit from people opening doors

People stepping in between cars

All of the above

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25.What colour is the Service Air Host and Gladhand?

Black

Blue

Green

Red

Correct! Wrong!

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26.How far away from a stop sign must you be to park on the curb of the road?

5 metres

7.5 metres

10 metres

15 metres

Correct! Wrong!

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27.If you have to make an emergency stop on a slippery surface, you should:

Only use the front brake

Quickly downshift

Use the front and rear brakes

Use the rear brakes

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28.Shifting should be done while taking a curve because:

It is easier to shift when at an angle

It is the safest time to do so

Shifting should not be done while taking a curve

You have more time to focus on the task

Correct! Wrong!

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29.In bad weather, what is the best speed to drive?

The speed limit

The speed with which you will be safe

45 mph

None of the above

Correct! Wrong!

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Class 1 Knowledge Test 1

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30.Your feet should be positioned:

Firmly on the footrest

None of the above

Resting just above the controls

A few inches from the ground

Correct! Wrong!

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Class 1 Knowledge Test 1

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31.What is the safest action to take if you drive over black ice?

Brake hard and steer in the direction you want to go

Brake hard and steer toward the side of the road

Remove your foot from the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go

Remove your foot from the accelerator and steer toward the side of the road

Correct! Wrong!

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32.What do air brakes used to make the brakes work?

Compressed air

Compressed gas

Compressed oil

Hydraulic fluid

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Class 1 Knowledge Test 1

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33.At an unmarked crosswalk, drivers are required to:

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians

Signal an intention to proceed

Stop and ask the pedestrian to cross quickly

Increase your vehicle's speed and cross before the pedestrian gets there

Correct! Wrong!

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Class 1 Knowledge Test 1

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34.What is the maximum trailer length?

15.24 metres (50 feet) provided gross vehicle weight is less than 36,287 kg (80,000 lb)

16.15 metres (53 feet) and as long as the trailer and tractor meet special requirements

16.15 metres (53 feet) with no restrictions

16.76 metres (55 feet)

Correct! Wrong!

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35.What is the maximum number of hours a commercial vehicle driver can be on-duty after a period of seven consecutive days?

40 hours

50 hours

60 hours

70 hours

Correct! Wrong!

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Class 1 Knowledge Test 1

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36.If your vehicle begins to skid on black ice, you should:

Brake and steer in the opposite direction you want to go

Brake and steer in the direction you want to go

Ease off the accelerator and steer towards the side of the road

Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to

Correct! Wrong!

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37.Truck owners with a registered gross weight of 5,000 kg (11,000 lbs) are exempt from holding a CVOR certificate if it is used to carry supplies to a job site.

All truck owners are required to hold a CVOR certificate

If vehicle has a gross weight of less than 11,000 lbs, no CVOR certificate is required

Since the truck is carrying supplies to a job site, the owner is exempt

This is not an exemption from holding a CVOR certificate

Correct! Wrong!

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38.Worn or uneven tire tread will:

Damage the brake lines

Make the bike go faster

Affect the handling of the motorcycle

All of the above

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39.The driver must check which of the following during a vehicle inspection:

Correct brake adjustment

Presence of loose wheel fasteners

Tire condition, including tread depth, air leaks and the presence of bulges

All of the above

Correct! Wrong!

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40.Truck owners with a registered gross weight of 5,000 kg (11,000 lbs) are exempt from holding a CVOR certificate if it is used to carry supplies to a job site.

All truck owners are required to hold a CVOR certificate

If vehicle has a gross weight of less than 11,000 lbs, no CVOR certificate is required

Since the truck is carrying supplies to a job site, the owner is exempt

This is not an exemption from holding a CVOR certificate

Correct! Wrong!

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41.Your feet should be positioned:

A few inches from the ground

Firmly on the footrest

Resting just above the controls

None of the above

Correct! Wrong!

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42.In cities, keeping to the left tire track may avoid:

Dangers of cyclists on the side

Dangers of people opening car doors

Dangers of people pedestrians jutting out onto the street

All of the above

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43.An air dryer removes moisture, which is then expelled when the:

Compressor reaches the cut-out pressure

Low air warning device is activated

Service brakes are engaged

Spring brakes are applied/engaged

Correct! Wrong!

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44.The driver must check which of the following during a vehicle inspection:

Correct brake adjustment

Presence of loose wheel fasteners

Tire condition, including tread depth, air leaks and the presence of bulges

All of the above

Correct! Wrong!

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1.How far away from a stop sign must you be to park on the curb of the road?

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2.When you approach a bus that has flashing red lights, you are required to:

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3.At an unmarked crosswalk, drivers are required to:

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4.What is the maximum trailer length?

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5.Shifting should be done while taking a curve because:

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6.Who is required to wear a seatbelt?

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7.What part of the lane should you ride in to discourage others from trying to share the left lane?

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8.A Class 1, 2, 3, or 4 learner’s licence allows you to practise driving with a supervisor. Which of the following two requirements must your supervisor meet?

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10.The driver must check which of the following during a vehicle inspection:

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