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1.Which of the following factors would not generally have an influence on perception time?

The driver is distracted

The driver has used drugs or alcohol

The driver is feeling unwell

Poor road conditions

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2.Which of the following statements about braking force is false? Assume that the two vehicles are identical except for weight and speed

A vehicle weighing 1500kg will require half the braking force of a vehicle weighing 3000kg

A vehicle weighing 4000kg will require twice the braking force of a vehicle weighing 2000kg

A vehicle weighing 4000kg and travelling at 50kph will require the same braking force as a vehicle weighing 2000kg and travelling at 100kph

A vehicle travelling at 80kph will require four times the braking force of a vehicle travelling at 40kph

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3.Under which of the following circumstances is a trip inspection report invalid?

If the inspection was completed by anyone other than the driver

If the inspection report is not attached to the trip inspection schedule

If the report was completed more than 24 hours ago

If the inspection report was not reviewed by a registered vehicle inspector

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4.Which out of the following would not be permitted to operate an ambulance with passengers?

Holder of a Class 2 operator's licence

Holder of a Class 3 operator's licence

Holder of a Class 1 operator's licence

Holder of a Class 4 operator's licence

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5.What is the most important task in the coupling procedure?

Unlocking the fifth wheel very slowly and carefully

To be extremely precise when coupling the pintle hitch attachments

To physically and visually check all connections

To park the tractor-truck and semi-trailer in a straight line

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6.What is the correct order of steps for a pre-trip air brake inspection?

Chock wheels; tractor protection system; park control valve; supply circuit; air system leaks; service break response

Service break response; supply circuit; air system leaks; park control valve; tractor protection system; chock wheels

Chock wheels; supply circuit; park control valve; tractor protection system; air system leaks; service break response

Chock wheels; tractor protection system; air system leaks; park control valve; supply circuit; service break response

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7.How should you test the service brakes of a truck-tractor?

Drive forward at a reasonable speed and pump the brakes a few times

Visual inspection

Check the brake lights and fluid level

Drive forward slowly and stop

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8.When should a defect be reported to the carrier?

When submitting the trip inspection report

At the end of the work shift

At the next convenient opportunity for the driver

Immediately upon discovery of the defect

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9.What is the maximum permissible length for a straight truck?

11.0 metres

12.5 metres

10.5 metres

12.0 metres

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10.Total stopping distance is:

The sum of perception distance, reaction distance, lag time distance and braking distance

The distance travelled from the moment the brakes are applied to the moment the vehicle stops

The difference between braking distance and reaction distance

The sum of the speed and the weight of the vehicle, divided by the amount of traction

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11.Which of the following is a driver with a Class 1 licence not able to operate?

Farm vehicles

Ambulance

Bus

Motorcycle

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12.Which of the following is recommended practice for using the brakes when going through hills?

Pump the brakes to maintain the air pressure

Upshift at the base of hill

Use the trailer hand valve as much as needed on steep hills

Downshift before going over the top of the hill

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13.When coupling a truck-tractor to a semi-trailer:

Corrections should be made if you notice slack during the tug test

The jaws of the fifth wheel should be in the locked position before coupling

The fifth wheel should be higher than the semi-trailer before making the connection

It is essential that you have chocks at the front and rear of the semi-trailer wheel

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14.Which of the following statements about the holder of a Class 2 operator's licence is false?

An air brake 'Q' endorsement is required to operate air brake equipped vehicles

He/she must provide a bus with a seating capacity of at least 20 passengers for the road test

He/she may operate any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles that the holder of a Class 3, 4 or 5 operator's licence may operate

He/she may only operate Class 1 and 6 vehicles for learning

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15.Which of the following statements about braking force is true?

If the speed of the vehicle is doubled, the braking force must be double

If the weight of the vehicle is doubled, the braking force must be quadrupled

If the weight and the speed of the vehicle are doubled, the braking force must be increased by six times

If the speed of a vehicle is doubled, the braking force must be quadrupled

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16.Which of the following road surfaces will help you achieve the best fuel efficiency?

Flat, multi-lane highway

Suburban roads

Mountainous highway

Flat, two-lane highway

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17.When loading a dump vehicle, what is one of the steps you must follow before moving the vehicle?

Tarp the load, but only if this is part of your carrier's policy

Check that large items are not protruding more than 1 metre from the sides of the vehicle

Ensure all of the material is grouped towards one side of the box

Secure the load so that it will not blow or fall off

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18.If you are operating an ambulance during an emergency, you could use the red flashing overhead lights and not the siren when:

You have received complaints from the public about excessive noise

Never. You are required by law to always use the siren during an emergency

There is little traffic in the streets

You do not want to frighten other motorists and possibly cause an accident

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19.If you are a school bus driver and there is a breakdown, the best course of action is to:

Place an approved warning device a few metres in front of the bus to alert other drivers

Activate the alternating flashing amber lights

Stop the bus as far off the roadway as practical and radio for help if you cannot fix the problem

Get all of the passengers off the bus as soon as possible regardless of the problem

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20.An oxidizing substance is defined as:

An organism that is believed to be infectious to humans

A substance or article that explodes as a mass

A substance that contributes to the combustion of other material by yielding oxygen

A substance that might spontaneously combust when exposed to air

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21.Which of the following is not a class of dangerous goods?

Explosives

Toxic substances

Biohazardous substances

Radioactive materials

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22.How many hazard classes of dangerous goods are there?

6

9

7

8

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23.When preparing to discharge a fire extinguisher to put out a fire, you should hold the extinguisher in what position?

Upright

However you can get the tightest grip

Parallel to the ground

In line with the top of the flames

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24.Which of the following is correct procedure for a stopping at an uncontrolled railway crossing with a Class 2 vehicle?

Stop at least 15 metres in advance of the track

If on a multi-lane highway, move to the far right lane in advance of the crossing

Activate the alternately flashing amber or red lights

Leave the front door closed at all times

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25.When performing a turnaround with a school bus, the correct procedure is to:

Only back onto a highway if there are no vehicles coming in either direction

Wait for traffic to pass around you before reversing safely

Stop the bus approximately three bus lengths ahead of the road you will be reversing into

Unload passengers just before you begin reversing

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26.What is the maximum speed limit for a loaded bus under ideal conditions?

90 km/h or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower

Speed limits only apply to loaded school buses

Whatever is the posted speed limit

100 km/h or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower

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27.Who is legally allowed to refuel a propane vehicle?

Only those with proper certification or training

Only those over 18 years of age

Only those wearing protective gloves and clothing

Only those holding a Class 1 licence

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28.When going through urban areas, all drivers must:

Encourage other vehicles to pass you before making left turns

Activate the emergency hazard lights during night-time hours

Stop before every uncontrolled railway crossing

Drive only on the routes specified for trucks and dangerous goods vehicles

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29.

The driver of a taxicab when carrying a passenger for hire

Dangerous goods carriers

School bus drivers

Emergency medical responders

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30.What is the correct order of actions when operating a fire extinguisher?

Aim; Squeeze; Sweep; Pull

Pull; Aim; Squeeze; Sweep

Aim; Pull; Squeeze; Sweep

Sweep; Aim; Pull; Squeeze

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31.Which of statements below about making a turn with a school bus is false?

Avoid shifting gears during the turn

When stopped waiting to turn left, point the front wheels to a ten o'clock position

Check the mirrors as you are turning for swing and clearance

Use the outer left turning lane when dual left turn lanes are available

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32.Ultimately, whose responsibility is it to ensure that employees have the proper training to work safely with dangerous goods?

The training provider

The carrier

The employee

A dangerous goods inspector

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33.When squeezing the fire extinguisher, what motion should you follow?

Sweep the extinguisher towards where the wind is blowing

Sweep the extinguisher from side-to-side, starting at one side of the fire

Sweep the extinguisher up-and-down, starting at the base of the fire

Sweep the extinguisher from side-to-side, starting from the middle of the fire

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34.Emergency medical responders driving with their sirens on are granted special driving permissions, but they are not able to:

Park in a designated loading zone

Drive the vehicle in excess of the speed limit

Discard any and all laws under the Traffic Safety Act

Proceed through stop signs without stopping

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35.When parking a single unit Class 3 motor vehicle uphill, without a curb, the front wheels should be:

Pointed straight ahead

Turned to the right

Turned to the left

On the grass or sidewalk

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36.What is the best approach for ensuring that students are behaved and conduct themselves safely on the bus?

Let the students know that if they cause any problems they will be ejected from the bus immediately

Organize a surprise evacuation drill to explain the safety procedures at your own convenience

Relax the normal safety provisions if it helps to keep the students quiet

Establish a good relationship with students, parents and teachers so that everyone is aware of the rules

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37.If reversing a school bus and you lose sight of the guide, what should you do?

Adjust your mirrors

Slow your reversing speed

Stop immediately

Tap the horn

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38.When approaching a very busy intersection in an emergency vehicle with your sirens and lights activated, you should:

Ensure that other drivers have seen you before proceeding through a red light

Watch out for pedestrians

Slow down

All answers are correct

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39.Which of the following is correct about assisting a person in a wheelchair?

Focus your attention on the person instead of the ground while pushing the wheelchair

If there are bumps in the pavement, turn around and reverse the wheelchair over them

Ensure that the wheelchair brakes are applied when the wheelchair is stopped

Fold back the foot rests because they could bang into something

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40.As a school bus driver, you should never:

All answers are correct

Drive with open front doors

Refuel a bus with passengers aboard

Break the four-second following rule

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41.Which of the following is not a considered a Class 4 vehicle?

Sixteen-passenger mini bus for hire

Thirty-passenger school bus

Taxi

Ambulance

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42.Which of the following situations could be unsafe when unloading a Class 3 vehicle into a hopper?

Unloading when there are people within the radius of the raised box

Lowering the box and getting into the box if you need to loosen items that are stuck

Using a guide for hand signals

Unloading on rocky terrain

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43.When parking a school bus downhill (on the right-hand side of the road), which of the following should you not do?

Leave the vehicle in neutral if it has a manual transmission

Turn the front wheels to the right

Allow the front wheel to make contact with the curb

Engage the parking brake

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44.You are driving a school bus on a foggy day with low visibility and you stop at an uncontrolled railway crossing. What is the best course of action to ensure safety?

Listen very carefully for a train whistle and if proceed carefully if you do not hear one

Proceed very slowly towards the tracks beyond the normal 5 metre stopping distance to get a closer look

Walk to the track yourself to see if you can cross safely, remembering to shut off the engine and set the brakes first

Instruct one of the passengers to walk to the track to see if there are any trains coming

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45.When reversing to unload a dump vehicle, you should:

Use the backing alarm if the vehicle is equipped with one

Back the vehicle to the passenger's side (right)

Avoid using your mirrors and rely entirely on the hand signals of the guide

Position the guide so that he or she can see your path, but cannot be seen by you

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Truck Test 2

1.Which of the following factors would not generally have an influence on perception time?

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2.Which of the following statements about braking force is false? Assume that the two vehicles are identical except for weight and speed

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3.Under which of the following circumstances is a trip inspection report invalid?

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4.Which out of the following would not be permitted to operate an ambulance with passengers?

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5.What is the most important task in the coupling procedure?

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6.What is the correct order of steps for a pre-trip air brake inspection?

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7.How should you test the service brakes of a truck-tractor?

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8.When should a defect be reported to the carrier?

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9.What is the maximum permissible length for a straight truck?

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10.Total stopping distance is:

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11.Which of the following is a driver with a Class 1 licence not able to operate?

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12.Which of the following is recommended practice for using the brakes when going through hills?

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13.When coupling a truck-tractor to a semi-trailer:

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14.Which of the following statements about the holder of a Class 2 operator's licence is false?

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15.Which of the following statements about braking force is true?

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16.Which of the following road surfaces will help you achieve the best fuel efficiency?

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17.When loading a dump vehicle, what is one of the steps you must follow before moving the vehicle?

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18.If you are operating an ambulance during an emergency, you could use the red flashing overhead lights and not the siren when:

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19.If you are a school bus driver and there is a breakdown, the best course of action is to:

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20.An oxidizing substance is defined as:

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21.Which of the following is not a class of dangerous goods?

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22.How many hazard classes of dangerous goods are there?

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23.When preparing to discharge a fire extinguisher to put out a fire, you should hold the extinguisher in what position?

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24.Which of the following is correct procedure for a stopping at an uncontrolled railway crossing with a Class 2 vehicle?

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25.When performing a turnaround with a school bus, the correct procedure is to:

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