New Brunswick Driving Knowledge Test Practice

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1.Qualifying for an air brake endorsement is mandatory to obtain what type of license?

Class 2

Class 1

Class 4

Class 3

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02/43

2.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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03/43

3.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 license.

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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04/43

4.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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05/43

5.Low speed off-tracking:

Is when the rear tires pull outward from the steering path

Is when the rear tires are pulled inward of the steering path

Is when centrifugal force is greater than traction when entering a curve

The driver makes a right turn

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6.What is required for an Alberta Safety Fitness Certificate to be valid in other Canadian jurisdictions?

The carrier must declare that they are a federal company

The registered vehicle must have Alberta plates OR the carrier must declare that they are a federal company

The registered vehicle must have Alberta plates AND the carrier must declare that they are a federal company

The registered vehicle must have Alberta plates

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07/43

7.What lights would not be found at the rear of the vehicle of a bus?

Alternating amber and red flashing lights

Clearance and marker lights

White flashing strobe light

All of these lights would be found at the rear

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08/43

8.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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09/43

9.Which of the following belts should you check during a pre-trip inspection:

Alternator belt

All belts on the front of the engine

Water pump belt

Power steering belt

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10.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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11.According to Alberta Hours of service legislation, under which of the following conditions would a driver not be allowed to drive?

If he/she has already driven 10 hours during that shift

If road conditions are dangerous

If he/she has had more than 3 work shifts that week

If he/she has already been on-duty for 15 hours

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12.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 not.

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

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13.Carriers operating a tractor outside of Alberta are required to obtain a Safety Fitness Certificate if the vehicle weighs in excess of:

Safety Fitness Certificates are only required for trucks and trailers

5,000 kilograms

4,500 kilograms

4,000 kilograms

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14.What is not included in the official definition of a semi-trailer?

When connected to the truck tractor or preceding trailer, it is connected by means of a kingpin and a fifth wheel

While being towed, it is supported at its front end by the truck tractor or the immediately preceding trailer

It has axles only at or near its rear end

It has axles either at its front or rear ends

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15.Which of the following is true of a truck registered for a weight of 10,000 kilograms being driven solely in Alberta?

The driver is not required to obtain a Safety Fitness Certificate for the reason that the vehicle is not being operated outside of the province

According to provincial law, the carrier must obtain a Safety Fitness Certificate because of the weight of the vehicle

If the carrier wished to tow a trailer weighing 2,000 kilograms, he/she would be required to obtain a Safety Fitness Certificate

Federal law applies because the vehicle is weighing in excess of federally designated threshold

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16.Which is not one the four conditions for having the daily log requirement waived under Alberta's Hours of service legislation?

The driver starts and ends the work shifts at the same place

The work shift does not exceed 15 hours

The driver stays within a 160km radius of the home terminal

There are fewer than 8 hours of on-duty driving time during a shift

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17.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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18.What is a possible disciplinary action assessed to a carrier as a result of failing to follow a written safety program?

Mandatory completion of a special safety course

Designation as a high-risk carrier

Charges laid in court

Immediate loss of licence to operate that type of vehicle

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19.Which of the following statements about the federal Hours of service regulations is true?

During a work shift a driver is not permitted to drive more than 13 hours

The federal regulations are less restrictive than the Alberta regulations

Drivers can change between cycle 1 and cycle 2 as long as they notify their carrier

In each day a driver must take 10 hours of consecutive off-duty time

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020/43

20.Which of the following statements about a carrier's Safety Plan is correct?

Drivers do not need to have documentation such as Bills of Lading and Dangerous Goods documents in their possession as long as the company has a copy

Each driver should receive training specified in the company's safety plan and know how to perform their duties properly and safely

Experienced drivers do not need to receive as much training in defensive driving, load security and trip inspections as newer drivers.

Drivers are responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is being operated in accordance with the owner's policies, regardless of what the law states

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21.Which of the following statements about operating passenger vehicles is correct?

If you have a Class 2 licence, you can operate a motor vehicle that has a seating capacity of no more than 24 people

If you have a Class 4 licence, you can operate a vehicle with a maximum seating capacity of 24, excluding the driver

None of them

If you have a Class 4 licence, you cannot operate a vehicle with a seating capacity of more than 15 people, excluding the driver

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22.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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23.When performing the pre-trip inspection for a truck-tractor or three axle vehicle, it is important to verify:

That with the fifth wheel coupling there is visible space between the plate and the apron

That first drive axle tires have a tread depth of no more than 1.6mm

That the slack adjuster moves at least a few inches when you pull on it

That the axle assembly has not breaks, cracks, holes, broken seals or bends

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24.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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25.To safely complete a left turn in a large vehicle, it is recommended that you:

Use a fixed hand steering method to maintain control of the vehicle

Use engine compression to control your speed during the turn

Ensure a wide enough turning arc to allow the vehicle to off-track on left side without crossing the centre line

Merge into the farthest right as soon as your turning arc is complete

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26.Which of the following statements about preventative maintenance plans is false?

Leased vehicles are not exempt from the requirement to follow an established preventative maintenance plan

Small defects discovered during an inspection do not need to be reported to the carrier

On-road inspections received from an enforcement officer must be reported to the carrier

Every driver is responsible for carrying out inspections required by the owner and required by legislation

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

Knowledge test

All answers are correct

Medical form completed by a doctor

Vision assessment

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28.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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29.If three identical vehicles are travelling at the same speeds, but one is on a level surface, one is going uphill and one is going downhill, which will have the shortest stopping distance?

The vehicle travelling downhill

All three vehicles will have the same stopping distance

The vehicle travelling uphill

The vehicle travelling on the level surface

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30.Which of the following statements is true about a B Train coupling mechanism?

The fifth wheel assembly sits on the rear axle of the lead trailer

The B Train is a safer coupling mechanism than the A Train

An independent converter dolly is required

The B Train is the optimal connection for carrying heavy loads

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31.What are the four factors affecting the distance a commercial vehicle needs to stop?

Brake condition; traction; weight; speed

Traction; speed; perception time; reaction time

Speed; weather; perception time; tire pressure

Speed; brake condition; reaction time; weight

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32.When uncoupling a truck-tractor from a semi-trailer, when should you lower the landing gear?

Before chocking the semi-trailer wheel

Before disconnecting the electrical and air lines and unlocking the fifth wheel

After you move the tractor-truck ahead so that the fifth wheel just clears the semi-trailer

After disconnecting the electrical and air lines and unlocking the fifth wheel

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33.What is the most accurate definition of traction?

Traction is the amount of contact made between the front tires and the road surface

Traction is the friction between the road surface and the area where the tire contacts that surface

Traction is the resistance generated between a rough road surface and worn tires

Traction is the distance required for a vehicle to stop under ideal road conditions

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34.What is lag time?

The amount of time it takes for the driver to notice the need to stop if he or she is not paying attention

The amount of time it takes for the air brake system to respond after the driver has applied pressure on the brake pedal

The amount of time it takes between deciding to stop and actually applying pressure to the brake pedal

The sum of the perception time and the driver reaction time

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35.A vehicle inspection at a rest and check stop does not need to include which of the following:

The left and right turn signals work

There are no air leaks

The load is secure

The tires are properly inflated and are not hot

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36.If doing a pre-trip air brake inspection, which of the below would be acceptable pressure levels for the air supply valve and park control valve to pop out at?

Any pressure, as long as it is roughly equal for both valves

35 PSI for the air supply valve and 15 PSI for the park control valve

50 PSI for the air supply valve and 30 PSI for the park control valve

70 PSI for the air supply valve and 50 PSI for the park control valve

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37.Under which of the following circumstances would a driver not be permitted to drive under federal Hours of Service regulations?

The driver is driving a vehicle that does not have an electronic logging device (ELD).

The driver is operating a vehicle with a load that is overweight but within legal limits.

The driver has been on duty for more than 14 consecutive hours.

The driver has completed a full 24-hour rest period.

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38.Clearance lights are required for vehicles that are wider than:

2.05 metres

2.60 metres

1.90 metres

1.75 metres

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39.Which of the following statements is true about the holder of a Class 3 operator's licence?

He/she may operate all motor vehicles under Classes 1, 2, 4 and 6 for learning only

He/she can transport passengers for hire as long as the motor vehicle has a seating capacity of less than 15 people

He/she can operate a single motor vehicle with three or more axles towing any type of trailer with one or more axles

He/she may operate any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles that the holder of a Class 5 operator's licence may operate

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40.What is normal driver reaction time?

0.5 seconds

2 seconds

1.5 second

3 second

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41.What is the purpose of a trip inspection?

Ensure compliance with the provincial and federal legislation

Ensure the early identification of a vehicle problem and defects before the vehicle is operated on the highway

Ensure the driver has the training and knowledge needed to safely operate the vehicle on the highway

Ensure the driver is aware of the major and minor defects he may have to deal while operating the vehicle on the highway

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42.Which of the following operator's licences are you permitted to apply for as a probationary driver?

Class 2

Class 1

Class 3

None of them

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43.Under Alberta's Vehicle Inspection Program:

All answers are correct

Municipal transit buses are exempt from inspection only if they carry fewer than 11 passengers

Buses must be inspected more frequently than trucks

Truck-tractors with a registered gross vehicle weight of more than 4,500kg must be inspected every 12 months

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

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

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

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5.Low speed off-tracking:

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6.What is required for an Alberta Safety Fitness Certificate to be valid in other Canadian jurisdictions?

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7.What lights would not be found at the rear of the vehicle of a bus?

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

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9.Which of the following belts should you check during a pre-trip inspection:

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

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11.According to Alberta Hours of service legislation, under which of the following conditions would a driver not be allowed to drive?

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

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13.Carriers operating a tractor outside of Alberta are required to obtain a Safety Fitness Certificate if the vehicle weighs in excess of:

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14.What is not included in the official definition of a semi-trailer?

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15.Which of the following is true of a truck registered for a weight of 10,000 kilograms being driven solely in Alberta?

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