Alberta Truck Test -3 - Canada Driving License

1.When conversing with or offering help to someone with disabilities, it is important to:

Consider their visual, hearing or physical impairment when speaking to them

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Respect their desire for personal space

Identify yourself and provide reassurance about the transportation help you can provide

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2.Which of the vehicles below would be required to stop at all uncontrolled railway crossings?

A semi-trailer carrying corrosive materials

A truck that has just finished unloading a delivery of flammable liquids

An ambulance

A 16-passenger tour bus

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3.For what class of hazardous materials must a special document be carried in the vehicle that indicates the name of the authorized driver and is signed by the owner?

Flammable liquids

Radioactive materials

Gases

Explosives

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4.When should you use a guide to assist with reversing?

If possible, always use a guide

When reversing to the right

When reversing to the left

When straight line reversing

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5.When is it safe to remove the safety marks from a vehicle that was carrying dangerous goods?

After completing your final delivery of dangerous goods and doing a quick visual inspection for leaks

At least one week after the last dangerous goods were unloaded from the vehicle

Before making the last delivery of dangerous goods

When the vehicle has been cleaned and purged of all residues of dangerous goods

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6.What does a white diamond on a black background featured on a 'reserved lane' sign indicate?

The lane is reserved for any vehicles carrying two or more passengers

Vehicles in the reserved lane travel in the same direction as traffic

The posted driving restrictions only apply during rush hour

Vehicles are not permitted to change out of the lane

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7.Which of the following can commercial drivers not do while driving according to the Distracted Driving Law?

Read a gauge that provides important information about the vehicle's running systems

Hold and enter information into a GPS unit

Communicate with an employer using a two-way radio

Read a display screen that is tracking the vehicle's location, driver status, and delivery of goods

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8.The law requires that the wheels of a parked vehicle be no farther than what distance from the curb?

25 centimetres

100 centimetres

50 centimetres

75 centimetres

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9.When entering a right curve in a large vehicle, the driver should:

Keep the front of the vehicle closer to the centre of the road

Keep the front of the vehicle closer to the right side of the road

Aim to keep the vehicle aligned in the centre of the lane

Use his or her mirrors to monitor the path of the rear wheels

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10.What is considered a safe distance from the bus to bring your passengers if you notice a fire while on route?

35 metres

25 metres

50 metres

100 metres

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11.When reversing a semi-trailer, you should:

Turn the steering wheel in the same direction to where you want to go

Honk the horn only if there are other vehicles or bystanders in the vicinity

Tap the throttle gently to begin reversing

Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction to where you want the trailer to go

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12.To lower the risk of fire, you should:

Gently ‘drag' the brakes when the vehicle is in motion

Leave your engine running while refuelling

Drive back to your home terminal immediately if you notice a fuel leak after having taken a rest break

Touch the fuel hose nozzle against the filler pipe before filling up with fuel

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13.What are the warning signs of driver fatigue?

The feeling that vehicles in the rear view mirror appeared out of nowhere

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Daydreaming and disconnected thoughts

Accidentally drifting into other lanes

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14.When a driver is making more than one delivery of dangerous goods, he or she should make note of the change in quantity of dangerous goods on the shipping document when?

Immediately following each delivery

When the quantity of dangerous goods aboard changes significantly in the driver's estimation

When completing the daily log

At the end of the work shift

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15.Which best describes the effect of centrifugal force on a vehicle when entering a curve?

It increases the speed of the vehicle

It pushes the vehicle to the outside of the curve

It causes the vehicle to skid and roll over

It reduces the friction between the vehicle and the road surface

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16.What should you do when you approach a crossing in a large commercial vehicle and you notice that there is a STOP sign facing you on the opposite side of the tracks?

Perform a U-turn and find a different route

After you have crossed and reached the STOP sign, check that your vehicle is not hanging over the tracks

Before crossing, make sure there is sufficient space for your vehicle to clear the tracks when you'll reach the STOP sign

Before crossing, ensure there are no vehicles behind you

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17.If you are a driver of persons with disabilities on a city bus, you should:

Never delay your schedule by assisting someone with a disability

Treat all people with intellectual disabilities the same

Get the full medical history of someone with disabilities before transporting them

Always communicate with your passengers and be understanding of their needs

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18.Which of the following is not one of the 'distractions' that a commercial vehicle driver would be fined for under the Distracted Driving Law of the Traffic Safety Act?

Personal grooming

Reading a newspaper

Emailing a friend on a hand-held cell phone

Read a GPS display screen

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19.Corrosive materials can corrode:

Human skin

Internal tissue

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Metal

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20.Why are railway crossings potentially more dangerous for larger, heavier commercial vehicles?

These vehicles need more speed to clear the crossing

These vehicles need more time to clear a crossing

These vehicles have to overcome the centrifugal force acting upon them

These vehicles need to stop farther away from a crossing before proceeding safely

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21.In what situations would the use of CB radios be exempt from the Distracted Driving Law?

When participating in a search and rescue operation

When participating in a search and rescue operation or when communicating extreme weather conditions

When communicating extreme weather conditions

When operating a tour bus

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22.When do most fatigue related collisions occur?

Between 2 and 6am

During weekends

At sunset

Between 9pm and midnight

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23.What is the symbol for a non-flammable, non-toxic compressed gas?

A white diamond with a skull and crossbones

A white diamond with the flames and vertical red stripes

A blue coloured diamond with flames

Green coloured diamond with a white cylindrical tube

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24.If a 'reserved lane' sign includes a list of hours of the day or days of the week on it, what do these mean?

They indicate when that lane is not reserved

They indicate when that lane is reserved

They indicate when the vehicles represented on the sign are not permitted to drive in that that

They indicate when any vehicle can drive in that lane

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25.What is the best solution for preventing driver fatigue?

Get plenty of sleep the night before driving and schedule breaks every two hours during your trip

Think about something soothing while you drive

Turn up the radio to help keep you alert

Drink lots of coffee before beginning your shift

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26.When are drivers of emergency vehicles are exempt from the Distracted Driving Law?

When they have made a clear assessment that operating a hand-held device would not pose a danger

When their siren and lights are activated

When acting within the scope of their employment

The hours between sunset and sunrise (night)

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27.When driving a vehicle that is transporting dangerous goods, all pertinent documents should be located where?

As electronic copies on the driver's smartphone

Within reach or in a pocket mounted on the driver's door

Attached to the container holding the dangerous goods

In a labelled folder in the glove compartment of the passenger seat

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28.What should you do if you have begun crossing a set of railroad tracks and the crossing lights begin to flash?

Get out of the vehicle

Put the vehicle in reverse

Stop the vehicle

Keep driving forward

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29.Under what conditions would a private passenger vehicle not be considered ‘for hire' under the Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation?

When the driver is carrying two or fewer passengers

When the total distance travelled during the journey is less than 3km

When the passenger is a regular customer and friend of the driver

When the driver is party to an agreement to provide transportation to only his or her family members

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30.If safety marks are needed to indicate the presence of dangerous goods, where on the vehicle should they be placed?

On the front of the lead trailer

On the side that will be most visible to other vehicles

On each side and each end of the trailer or transport unit

At the end of the trailer or transport unit

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31.Qualifying for an air brake endorsement is mandatory to obtain what type of licence?

Class 2

Class 1

Class 4

Class 3

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32.Which of the following statements about long combination vehicles is incorrect?

Drivers of LCV should allow for maximum following distance

The maximum speed limit for drivers of long combination vehicles should never be more than 100km/h

In order to be issued with a Longer Combination Vehicle Driver's Certificate, a driver must not have had any prior moving violations

The heaviest trailer should always be hooked up directly to the tractor

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33.Why does the 'Q' endorsement not appear on a Class 1 licence?

A driver must have an air brake endorsement before applying for a Class 1 licence

The renewal period for a Class 1 licence is shorter than the renewal period for an air brake endorsement

The driver failed the air brake course two or more times after getting his or her Class 1 licence

The driver might have taken the air brake course through a private agency, in which case the qualifications must be kept separate

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34.What is the minimum seating capacity (including the driver) for a commercial vehicle to be considered a 'bus' under the Traffic Safety Act?

9

11

24

15

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35.Who out the following is exempt from the requirement to obtain an SFC under provincial law?

Any carrier that does not transport dangerous goods

Farmers

Taxi drivers

Ambulance drivers

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36.What does having the 'S' condition code on a Class 1, 2, or 4 licence signify?

The driver has been authorized to operate a vehicle carrying oversized loads

The driver has completed the School Bus Driver Improvement Program

The driver has obtained a Safety Fitness Certificate

The driver has qualified to tow a semi-trailer from a motor vehicle with three or more axles

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37.When inspecting the power steering pump and hose during a pre-trip inspection, you should check for:

Cleanliness

Leaks and fluid level

Adequate tension

Proper alignment

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38.What is the maximum time a driver has to deliver a daily log to the employer under Alberta's Hours of service legislation?

20 days

One month

Two months

25 days

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39.What is the difference between an A Train and a C Train?

A C Train does not use an independent converter, but an A Train does

An A Train has an additional articulation point

An A Train has a self-steering axle, but a C train does no

An C Train has only one pintle hitch, but an A Train has two

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40.When is an air brake 'Q' endorsement required?

Neither a nor b

When taking the road test for a Class 3 licence with a single motor vehicle with three axels

When driving a single motor vehicle registered as a farm vehicle

Both a and b

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42.When inspecting the air lines on a vehicle with air brakes during a pre-trip inspection, you should:

Ensure there are no cuts, abrasions or cracks in the air lines

Measure the pressure

Calibrate the air lines

Check the temperature

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43.To safely make a right turn in a large vehicle, it is recommended that you:

Veer into the left lane before making your turn to give yourself more space to turn

Allow for high speed off-tracking to counteract the centrifugal force

Drive well into the intersection before starting the turn

Allow your rear wheels to mount the curb if there is no obstruction

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44.Which of the following is required to upgrade from a Class 5 to a Class 4 licence?

Knowledge test

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Medical form completed by a doctor

Vision assessment

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45.Which of the following is not required as part of a carrier's Safety Plan?

Policy and procedures related to driver training responsibilities

Daily evaluation of each driver's knowledge of existing safety laws

Instructions for the use of safety equipment

Retention of complete records for each driver in accordance with regulations

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