NL Drivers Practice Test | Newfoundland Learner's Permit Test

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1.What colour and shape are signs that pertain to warnings near schools?

yellow outlined in red and circular

blue outlined in yellow and square

yellow and diamond-shaped

Fluorescent yellow-green and pentagon-shaped

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2.Using the pry method of free stroke measurement for checking brake adjustment, a free stroke approaching what length indicates the brakes need adjusting?

10 mm

20 mm

25 mm

30 mm

Correct! Wrong!

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3.What colour are signs, such as speed limit signs, that advise drivers about driving regulations?

white outlined in black

yellow

red outlined in yellow

orange outlined in red

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4.As a commercial driver, you must keep in your possession a daily log that's updated to your last change in duty status, as well as copies of your daily log for your cycle, and any supporting documents. How much time do you have to submit those items to your carrier?

7 days

20 days

30 days

45 days

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5.What is an industrial road?

any road that exists for the transportation of natural resources, machinery, materials or personnel

a road that was specifically strengthened for the transport of industrial equipment

a road that solely provides access to the servicing of railroad tracks

a road that was built using natural resources

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6.Which passenger vehicles must be equipped with an emergency exit door or emergency windows?

ones with a seating capacity of more than 10, including the driver

ones with a seating capacity of more than 10, excluding the driver

ones with a seating capacity of more than 12, excluding the driver

ones with a seating capacity of more than 12, including the driver

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7.You are driving a single unit truck and you are approaching a bridge which bears a sign indicating the maximum allowable weight on the bridge. Which of the following should you use to determine whether your vehicle is allowed to cross the bridge?

GVW

GVWR

the licensed GVW

your unlicensed GVWR

Correct! Wrong!

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8.The working load limit of tiedowns must be what per cent of cargo weight in order to secure the cargo?

10 per cent

30 percent

40 per cent

50 per cent

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9.You have just pulled into a truck stop and you expect to be there only a few minutes. Which of the following is the best practice?

turn on all auxiliary power and leave the engine running

leave the engine idling

shut off all auxiliary power but leave the engine running

turn the engine off

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10.When must you use chains or metal cables that are equal in strength to the coupling device to connect a towing and towed vehicle?

whenever you are NOT using a fifth wheel

every time, regardless of the coupling device

only when you use a pintle hitch connection

only when you use a fifth wheel

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11.Which of the following statements about stopping distance is true, assuming the same pressure on the brakes?

If the weight and the speed of the vehicle are doubled, the stopping distance must be doubled

If the weight of the vehicle is doubled, the stopping distance is quadrupled

If the speed of the vehicle is doubled, the stopping distance is doubled

If the speed of the vehicle is doubled, the stopping distance is quadrupled

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12.A blowout in which tire might cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and for it to veer to the left?

Rear left tire

Rear right tire

Front right tire

Front left tire

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13.If you are carrying potentially explosive goods and are involved in an accident, what is your first priority?

To get yourself and others as far away from the vehicle as possible

To put out the fire with a fire extinguisher

To unhitch the trailer

To call the police and wait for their instruction

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14.When driving a vehicle that is transporting dangerous goods, the shipping document should be stored where when the driver is aboard?

As an electronic copy on the driver's smartphone

Attached to the container holding the dangerous goods

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

Within reach or in a protective jacket mounted on the driver's side door

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15.A driver begins his shift at 08:00, but does not begin driving until 10:00. He or she takes a one two hour break from 17:00-1900, but is otherwise driving. At what point is the driver no longer legally permitted to drive? (excluding a deferral situation)

Midnight

04:00

02:00

22:00

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16.When you are driving a large commercial vehicle on the highway, what is the minimum distance you should maintain between your vehicle and other large commercial vehicles?

30m (100 ft.)

60m (200 ft.)

50m (160 ft.)

40m (130 ft.)

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17.At least one (1) fire extinguisher must be carried on each of the following: limited passenger vehicles that have an authorized seating capacity of more than 10, all public passenger vehicles, and all school buses. What type of vehicle must carry at least two (2) fire extinguishers?

a vehicle transporting explosives

taxis

limousines

tractor-trailer combinations

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18.If you are driving a vehicle larger than a taxi or limousine, what 'rule' should you follow to maintain a safe driving distance between you and the vehicle in front of you (assuming normal driving conditions)?

the 'four-second' rule

the 'five-second' rule

the 'two-second' rule

the 'three-second' rule

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19.Which of the following are the maximum allowable height and the maximum allowable width (including its load) of a commercial vehicle unless it has an oversize load permit?

height: 3.75 m; width 2.6 m

height: 4.15 m; width 2.6 m

height: 5.15 m; width 3.6 m

height: 4.15 m; width 3.6 m

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20.At least one (1) fire extinguisher must be carried on each of the following: limited passenger vehicles that have an authorized seating capacity of more than 10, all public passenger vehicles, and all school buses. What type of vehicle must carry at least two (2) fire extinguishers?

taxis

tractor-trailer combinations

a vehicle transporting explosives

limousines

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21.What is the main protection that the headrest provides?

It allows you to rest your head while driving long hours

It can help prevent whiplash in a collision

It enables you to see the road properly

It prevents you from hitting the steering wheel if you are rear-ended

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22.Why do authorized weight limits vary from zone to zone in Quebec during spring thaw?

The regions are divided based on the quality of the road infrastructure

The regions have different weather conditions

The regions are corridors for the transportation of different products

None of these

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23.On average, after how many waking hours does a driver's performance actually become worse that that of a driver with a blood alcohol level of 0.05%?

10 waking hours

19 waking hours

25 waking hours

30 waking hours

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24.When should a driver ensure that a vehicle is equipped with a warning device?

When there is an oversized load

When the vehicle will be travelling at high speeds

When the driver is new or inexperienced

When the vehicle is transporting radioactive substances

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25.What are the components of a strong diet that will help to manage fatigue?

Frequent sodium intake to keep the body hydrated

Eating high carbohydrate foods regularly to ensure plenty of energy

Low-fat meals that include 5-10 servings of fruit and vegetables each day

None of these

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26.Which of the following is true about the connection between a vehicle's wheelbase and its off tracking?

Vehicles with longer wheelbases have less off tracking than those with short wheelbases.

Vehicles with shorter wheelbases have more off tracking than those with longer wheelbases

Vehicles with longer wheelbases have more off tracking than those with short wheelbases.

There is no connection between a vehicle's wheelbase and its off tracking.

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27.You are driving a school bus. After you load your passengers, the weight of the school bus is doubled. If, after loading, you also double your speed, what effect do both those changes (doubled weight and doubled speed) have on your stopping power? In other words, how much more stopping power will be required after those two changes?

ten times

two times

eight times

four times

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28.For how long is a learner’s licence for a Class 1, 2, 3, or 4 licence valid?

thirty (30) months

one (1) year

eighteen (18) months

two (2) years

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29.You are driving a truck and you pick up a load that doubles the weight of the truck. What effect does the change in weight have on the power required to stop the truck?

it cuts it in half

it quadruples it

it doubles it

it triples it

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30.You are driving a tractor-trailer combination slowly up a hill on a multi-lane highway. Which of the following should you do to increase safety?

pull off the road if traffic builds behind you

travel in the far left lane so that other vehicles may pass on the right

travel in the far right lane and put on your four-way flashers

wave at tailgaters behind you to tell them to pass in front of you

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31.In what instance should you check your brakes before going downhill?

When the incline of the hill is greater than 15%

When the total horizontal distance of the hill is greater than 2 km

When you are transporting dangerous goods

Always check your brakes before going downhill

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32.When operating a vehicle with an automatic transmission, it is recommended to choose a low gear to go down a hill. In doing so, you need to make sure that:

The engine speed does not get too high

The vehicle does not slow down

The transmission automatically switches to a higher gear

The brakes are pressed and released several times

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33.Air brake systems might operate at different pressure levels, but the difference in pressure between when the air compressor starts and stops operating is always the same. It is:

138 kPa

152 kPa

176 kPa

114 kPa

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34.The emergency brake will take over and bring the vehicle to a stop when the pressure in the service brakes drops below:

242 kPa

380 kPa

550 kPa

446 kPa

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35.What is the maximum load authorized for an axle class?

The load limit of the axle class

The front axle capacity

Whichever of the three above values is the lowest

The total capacity of all tires in the same axle class

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36.How often should you be checking your rearview mirrors?

Before changing lanes to see if anyone is in your blind spots

Quick glances every 10-12 seconds and to complete manoeuvres safely

For about 5-6 seconds straight every minute to get a full grasp of what is happening behind you

Only to see if cargo is still secured

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37.When is jackknifing most likely to occur?

When the anti-lock braking system comes into play because the driver is attempting to stop urgently

When the angle between the push rod and the slack adjuster is 90°

When the space between the brake lining and the brake drums is too large

When the brake linings are worn down

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38.When the brake pedal has been applied, what happens immediately after compressed air pushes on the diaphragm of the brake chamber?

The brake shoes come into contact with the drum

The brake shoes are pulled apart

The push rod is pushed

The S-cam is rotated

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39.Which of the following situations could prevent you from clearing an overpass even if your vehicle is shorter than the height indicated?

There is vehicle coming from the other direction

There is a sign indicating strong crosswinds in the area

There is a heavy load inside your trailer

There is a thick amount of packed snow on the roads

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40.If an air compressor begins operating when the air pressure in the service reservoirs drops below 714 kPa, then the air compressor will stop filling them when the pressure reaches:

890 kPa

828 kPa

866 kPa

852 kPa

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41.If you doing a brake adjustment inspection, what is the sign that your brake(s) needs to be adjusted?

If pulling the slack adjuster requires considerable strength

If the push rod is coming out of the brake chamber

If the brakes on the same axle have identical push rod travel measurements

If the push road travel is more than 19mm

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42.As a responsible driver, you should look ahead over the distance you will be covering in the next:

3-6 seconds

17-20 seconds

12-15 seconds

5-8 seconds

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43.What does the acronym GVWR stand for?

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

Gear Valve Wear Resistance

Gross Volume Weight Restriction

Grid Voltage Wheel Rotation

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44.What is the cause of 'highway hypnosis'?

Frequent changes in the road environment such as hills and curves

Over-stimulation from busy highways and heavy oncoming traffic

Excessive noise from the engine or exhaust system of the vehicle

Driving for long periods where the surroundings are monotonous

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45.Retarders will:

Work well in any gear

Slow down but not stop your vehicle

Do the same thing as a runaway lane if your brakes fail

Automatically be operable

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1.What colour and shape are signs that pertain to warnings near schools?

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2.Using the pry method of free stroke measurement for checking brake adjustment, a free stroke approaching what length indicates the brakes need adjusting?

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3.What colour are signs, such as speed limit signs, that advise drivers about driving regulations?

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4.As a commercial driver, you must keep in your possession a daily log that's updated to your last change in duty status, as well as copies of your daily log for your cycle, and any supporting documents. How much time do you have to submit those items to your carrier?

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5.What is an industrial road?

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6.Which passenger vehicles must be equipped with an emergency exit door or emergency windows?

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7.You are driving a single unit truck and you are approaching a bridge which bears a sign indicating the maximum allowable weight on the bridge. Which of the following should you use to determine whether your vehicle is allowed to cross the bridge?

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8.The working load limit of tiedowns must be what per cent of cargo weight in order to secure the cargo?

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9.You have just pulled into a truck stop and you expect to be there only a few minutes. Which of the following is the best practice?

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10.When must you use chains or metal cables that are equal in strength to the coupling device to connect a towing and towed vehicle?

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11.Which of the following statements about stopping distance is true, assuming the same pressure on the brakes?

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12.A blowout in which tire might cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and for it to veer to the left?

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13.If you are carrying potentially explosive goods and are involved in an accident, what is your first priority?

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14.When driving a vehicle that is transporting dangerous goods, the shipping document should be stored where when the driver is aboard?

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15.A driver begins his shift at 08:00, but does not begin driving until 10:00. He or she takes a one two hour break from 17:00-1900, but is otherwise driving. At what point is the driver no longer legally permitted to drive? (excluding a deferral situation)

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16.When you are driving a large commercial vehicle on the highway, what is the minimum distance you should maintain between your vehicle and other large commercial vehicles?

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17.At least one (1) fire extinguisher must be carried on each of the following: limited passenger vehicles that have an authorized seating capacity of more than 10, all public passenger vehicles, and all school buses. What type of vehicle must carry at least two (2) fire extinguishers?

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18.If you are driving a vehicle larger than a taxi or limousine, what 'rule' should you follow to maintain a safe driving distance between you and the vehicle in front of you (assuming normal driving conditions)?

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19.Which of the following are the maximum allowable height and the maximum allowable width (including its load) of a commercial vehicle unless it has an oversize load permit?

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20.At least one (1) fire extinguisher must be carried on each of the following: limited passenger vehicles that have an authorized seating capacity of more than 10, all public passenger vehicles, and all school buses. What type of vehicle must carry at least two (2) fire extinguishers?

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21.What is the main protection that the headrest provides?

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22.Why do authorized weight limits vary from zone to zone in Quebec during spring thaw?

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23.On average, after how many waking hours does a driver's performance actually become worse that that of a driver with a blood alcohol level of 0.05%?

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24.When should a driver ensure that a vehicle is equipped with a warning device?

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25.What are the components of a strong diet that will help to manage fatigue?

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26.Which of the following is true about the connection between a vehicle's wheelbase and its off tracking?

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