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1.What is the advantage of a vehicle with an anti-lock brake system?

The system prevents the wheel from skidding and increases vehicle stability and control even in the most adverse situations.

The system prevents jackknifing and increases vehicle stability in even the most adverse situations.

The system prevents the tires from overinflating and increases stability and control in even the most adverse situations.

The system prevents the wheels from spinning in even the most adverse situations.

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2.When can a vehicle display a 'Slow-moving Vehicle' sign?

Only when it is travelling at a speed of 60 km/h or less.

Only when it is travelling at a speed of 30 km/h or less.

Only when it is travelling at a speed of 40 km/h or less.

There are no restrictions on when a vehicle can display a 'Slow-moving Vehicle' sign.

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3.How often should you pump the brakes when operating a vehicle with ABS?

Pump the brakes whenever you feel the wheels lock.

Pump the brakes up to five times per second.

Pump the brakes up to five times per minute.

Do not pump the brakes if the vehicle is equipped with ABS.

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4.Which of the following describes how to judge distance between your car and the car directly ahead of it?

Pick a landmark, such as an overpass or sign post. When the rear of the vehicle ahead of you passes the object, begin counting. Count to from 'one-thousand-and-one' to 'one-thousand-and-four'. If you reach the object after the four seconds, you are following at the correct distance.

Pick a landmark, such as an overpass or sign post. When the front of the vehicle ahead of you passes the object, begin counting. Count to from 'one-thousand-and-one' to 'one-thousand-and-three'. If you reach the object after the three seconds, you are following at the correct distance.

Pick a landmark, such as an overpass or sign post. When the rear of the vehicle ahead of you passes the object, begin counting. Count to from 'one-thousand-and-one' to 'one-thousand-and-three'. If you reach the object after the three seconds, you are following at the correct distance.

Pick a landmark, such as an overpass or sign post. When the front of the vehicle ahead of you passes the object, begin counting. Count to from 'one-thousand-and-one' to 'one-thousand-and-four'. If you reach the object after the four seconds, you are following at the correct distance.

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5.For which of the following should you use neutral (N) gear?

For driving on slippery surfaces or up and down steep inclines.

For normal forward driving conditions.

For starting the engine, stopping for an extended length of time and parking.

For driving very slowly when off the highway.

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6.What is the effect of an engine that turns over too quickly?

All of the above.

The engine provides more power than it would at a higher rpm.

The engine consumes more fuel than is necessary.

The engine tends to jerk or lurch and can damage the vehicle.

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7.If the speed of a vehicle is doubled, how much must the braking force change to be able to stop in the same distance?

The braking force must double.

The braking force must be increased four times.

The braking force must be increased eight times.

The braking force must stay the same.

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8.Which is NOT true about visibility for larger vehicles?

Large side mirrors give a clear view of the road behind the vehicle.

There may be blind spots to the side and right behind the vehicle.

Larger vehicles tend to offer worse view of the road than smaller vehicles.

Larger windshields and a higher seating position provide a good view to the front

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9.Which of the following best describes a 'tailgater'?

A vehicle that follows the vehicle ahead of them so closely that they could not avoid a collision if the vehicle ahead of them stopped quickly.

A vehicle that travels much slower than the traffic tempo, increasing the likelihood that other vehicles will follow too closely or try to overtake when it is not safe to do so.

A vehicle that drives over the speed limit.

A vehicle that changes lanes frequently, increasing the risk of collision.

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10.Which of the following causes the danger zone to increase?

Decreasing the vehicle's speed.

Decreasing the vehicle's weight.

None of these

Rain, snow, ice or gravel.

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11.On a multi-lane highway, the left lane should be used for:

Larger vehicles.

Passing vehicles or faster moving traffic.

Slower vehicles.

Vehicles exiting the highway.

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12.What is the 'danger zone' of any vehicle?

The area directly behind a vehicle, where collisions can occur if the vehicle stops suddenly.

The area directly to the right of a large vehicle, where another vehicle cannot be seen.

The area in the middle of the intersection where two roads intersect.

The area directly in front of the vehicle in which the vehicle cannot be stopped.

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13.Which of the following describes 'highway hypnosis'?

Sleeping less than one full sleep cycle. This can cause fatigue and lead to accidents.

When a driver becomes inattentive because of uninteresting terrain. When this happens, drivers may not be aware of their surroundings and will not be alert to changing traffic conditions.

A short period of time, usually seconds, when the brain tunes out what is going on around it. A driver will have no knowledge of that last few seconds or sometimes minutes.

The sleeping time that has been missed and must be repaid over an extended period of time. If a person continually robs their body of sleep for long periods, it will begin to affect their health and driving ability.

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14.Which of the following is correct driving practice?

Shift gears to a higher gear while turning a curve.

Shift gears prior to starting down a hill.

All of the above.

Shift gears while crossing railway tracks.

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15.What does ABS stand for?

Automatic balance system.

Automatic brake system.

Anti-lock brake system.

Anti-lock balance system.

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16.Large vehicles have a louder exhaust resonance than passenger vehicles. What does this mean?

They appear to be producing less exhaust than they actually are.

They appear to be producing more exhaust than they actually are.

They appear to be traveling at lower speeds than they actually are.

They appear to be traveling at higher speeds than they actually are.

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17.What should you do to decrease risks when driving around a curve?

Increase your speed prior to entering the curve and then brake during the turn.

Decrease your speed during the turn.

Decrease your speed prior to entering the curve.

Increase your speed prior to entering the curve.

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18.Which of the following is a potential consequence of over-inflated tires?

The tire has a greater risk of riding up on a film of water.

The tire will crack on the edges.

The tire has less tread surface touching the road, which reduces the amount of traction.

The tire has less tread surface touching the road, which increases the amount of traction.

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19.Which of the following is a potential consequence of under-inflated tires?

The tire has less tread surface touching the road, which reduces the amount of traction.

The tire has a greater risk of riding up on a film of water.

The tire has less tread surface touching the road, which increases the amount of traction.

The tire will crack in the centre.

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20.What is an uncontrolled intersection?

An intersection that does NOT have a traffic light or sign.

An intersection with three or more streets.

An intersection of two high-traffic streets.

An intersection that is not controlled by a traffic light, but has a stop sign.

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21.Which of the following describes a 'stale' green light?

A red light that is about to change to a green light.

A green light that has just changed from a red light.

A yellow light that has just changed from a green light.

A green light that is about to change to a yellow light.

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22.When stopping at a railway crossing, what should the driver do?

All of these

Keep at least five metres away from the nearest rail in a restricted speed area.

Check both ways for trains and remember they always have the right-of-way.

Get ready to stop, as most motorists seriously misjudge the speed of trains.

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23.What is the effect of braking during a curve?

Braking increases steering control and increases the effect of centrifugal force.

Braking reduces steering control and increases the effect of centrifugal force.

Braking reduces steering control and decreases the effect of centrifugal force.

Braking increases steering control and decreases the effect of centrifugal force.

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24.Drivers may cross a railway crossing when the warning lights are flashing if:

The vehicle came to a complete stop, the crossing is not protected by gates, the crossing is within a restricted speed area, and the train is a safe distance away.

The vehicle came to a complete stop, the crossing is not protected by gates, the crossing is within an unrestricted speed area, and the train is a safe distance away. I

t is never legal to cross a railway crossing when the warning lights are flashing.

The vehicle came to a complete stop, the crossing is protected by gates, the crossing is within a restricted speed area, and the train is a safe distance away.

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25.Which of the following best describes centrifugal force and its effects on a vehicle traveling around a curve?

Centrifugal force pushes inward from the vehicle as it goes around the curve. The higher the speed, the greater the centrifugal force.

Centrifugal force pushes outward from the vehicle as it goes around the curve. The higher the speed, the lower the centrifugal force.

Centrifugal force pushes inward from the vehicle as it goes around the curve. The higher the speed, the lower the centrifugal force.

Centrifugal force pushes outward from the vehicle as it goes around the curve. The higher the speed, the greater the centrifugal force.

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26.When backing up a large vehicle without a guide, the driver should do which of the following?

Enter the cab, sound horn and observe both mirrors while backing very slowly.

Check for clearances and obstacles above, below, to the sides, to the rear and to the front of the vehicle.

Step out of the vehicle and look at the backing area for hazards.

All of these

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27.About what per cent of all night rail/highway crossing accidents involve vehicles hitting trains?

15 per cent

65 per cent

50 per cent

25 per cent

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28.Which of the following is NOT something you should do to avoid intersection accidents?

Look left and right before entering any intersection to check for a violator who may run the traffic sign or traffic light.

Speed up gradually before entering the intersection so that you can make your turn quickly.

Look well ahead for 'stale' green lights to avoid travelling through the intersection late.

Never enter a limited-view intersection at a speed at which you cannot stop your vehicle safely should you need to do so.

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29.When should tire pressure be measured?

Tire pressure should be measured when the tires are warm, and you should not let air out of a cold tire.

Tire pressure should be measured when the tires are cool, and you should not let air out of a warm tire.

Tire pressure should be measured when the tires are warm, but you can let air out of a cold tire.

Tire pressure should be measured when the tires are cool, but you can let air out of a warm tire.

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30.When parking a vehicle, how far must the vehicle be from the nearest rail of a railway crossing (unless otherwise posted)?

15 metres.

40 metres.

30 metres.

5 metres.

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31.You are waiting at a railway crossing, and traffic is backed up so that you can't get across the tracks. What should you do?

Stop and wait at least ten metres from the crossing until the traffic jam clears and it is safe to cross.

None of the above.

Cross the tracks, waiting on the tracks until the traffic has cleared.

Stop and wait at least five metres from the crossing until the traffic jam clears and it is safe to cross.

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32.Which of the following best describes proper protocol for being passed?

Drivers should not direct other drivers to pass, but should help them pass safely by reducing speed.

Drivers should not direct other drivers to pass, but should help them pass safely by maintaining the same speed.

Drivers should direct other drivers to pass, and help them pass safely by reducing speed.

Drivers should direct other drivers to pass, and help them pass safely by maintaining the same speed.

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33.Which of the following is an indication of an under-inflated tire?

None of the above.

The tire has worn at the edges first.

The under-inflation exposes the wear indicators between two or more adjacent grooves.

The tire has worn in the centre first.

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34.Which of the following is illegal?

Shift gears when crossing railway tracks outside of a restricted speed area.

Drive a vehicle onto a railway crossing unless there is sufficient space at the other side of the crossing to accommodate your vehicle without blocking a passing train.

All of these are illegal.

Drive a vehicle through, around or under a crossing gate or barrier that is either closed or being opened or closed.

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35.Where do the most traffic accidents occur?

The left turning lane.

Intersections.

The right turning lane.

The passing lane.

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36.Which of the following is the appropriate procedure for changing lanes?

First check the mirrors for traffic to the side of the vehicle and any traffic that may be approaching quickly, then check the blind spot looking down the cab of the vehicle. If the way is still clear, make the lane change quickly, turning the signal on while making the lane change.

First turn on the turn signal, then check the mirrors for traffic to the side of vehicle and any traffic that may be approaching quickly. Check the mirrors again and the blind spot looking down beside the cab of the vehicle. If the way is still clear, turn off the turn signal, and make the lane change quickly.

First turn on the turn signal. Then, use the convex mirror to check for traffic to the side of the vehicle. If the way is clear, slowly make the lane change. Turn off the turn signal only once the vehicle is completely in the new lane.

First check the mirrors for traffic to the side of the vehicle and any traffic that may be approaching quickly, then activate the turn signal in the direction of the lane change. Check the mirrors again and the blind spot looking down beside the cab of the vehicle. If the way is still clear, make the lane change leaving turn signal on until the vehicle is completely in the new lane.

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37.Which of the following is NOT something you should do to adjust to road conditions of ice, wet, sleet or snow?

Keep windows and windshields clear, inside and out

Start out at a slow speed and test the steering and brakes for control.

Avoid sudden or jerky movements of the steering wheel.

Use heavy brake applications to avoid wheel lock-up.

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38.Which of the following is NOT a precaution that you should take to ensure the vehicle would say in position when parked?

Remove the ignition key to lock the ignition.

If the vehicle is parked on a hill or an incline, position the front wheels so that, if the vehicle moves, it will roll off the road.

Set the parking brake.

Stop the engine and place the transmission in the gear position recommended in the operator's manual.

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39.When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection, how should the vehicles react?

Both vehicles must slow down. The vehicle on the right must always yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the left.

The vehicle on the left must slow down, but the vehicle on the right may continue through the intersection without slowing.

Both vehicles must slow down. The vehicle on the left must always yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.

The vehicle on the right must slow down, but the vehicle on the left may continue through the intersection without slowing.

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40.When backing up a large vehicle, you should use a guide whenever possible. Where should the guide stand?

The guide should stand to the driver's side of the vehicle.

The guide should be visible to the driver in his mirror throughout the manoeuvre.

The guide should stand where there is a clear, continuous view of the backing path the vehicle will follow.

The guide should stand close to the back of the vehicle.

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41.Large vehicles travelling at high speeds create carrying degrees of air turbulence that can be hazardous to smaller passenger vehicles. Where are the turbulent sections of large vehicles?

Immediately behind the saddle tank area.

Alongside the saddle tank area and immediately ahead of the trailer.

Immediately ahead of the saddle tank area.

Alongside the saddle tank area and at the immediate rear of the trailer.

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42.Which of the following is an indication of an over-inflated tire?

The tire has worn at the edges first.

The over-inflation exposes the wear indicators between two or more adjacent grooves.

The tire has worn at the centre first.

None of the above.

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43.What should you check when inspecting a vehicle's tires?

Check that tires on the same axle are not mismatched, such as a radial and non-radial tire or tires of different sizes.

Check that the tires are inflated to the recommended tire pressure.

All of these

Check that the tire tread is not worn.

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44.Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce risk while backing up a large vehicle?

Sound the horn for each vehicle length travelled.

Back the vehicle out of traffic rather than into traffic.

Back the vehicle to the view side when possible, rather than backing into the blind side.

Make one long backing manoeuvre.

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45.Which of the following is an indication that a tire should be replaced due to normal wear?

The tire has worn at the edges first.

The tire has worn at the centre first.

None of the above.

The wear has exposed wear indicators between two or more adjacent grooves.

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1.What is the advantage of a vehicle with an anti-lock brake system?

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2.When can a vehicle display a 'Slow-moving Vehicle' sign?

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3.How often should you pump the brakes when operating a vehicle with ABS?

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4.Which of the following describes how to judge distance between your car and the car directly ahead of it?

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5.For which of the following should you use neutral (N) gear?

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6.What is the effect of an engine that turns over too quickly?

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7.If the speed of a vehicle is doubled, how much must the braking force change to be able to stop in the same distance?

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8.Which is NOT true about visibility for larger vehicles?

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9.Which of the following best describes a 'tailgater'?

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10.Which of the following causes the danger zone to increase?

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11.On a multi-lane highway, the left lane should be used for:

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12.What is the 'danger zone' of any vehicle?

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13.Which of the following describes 'highway hypnosis'?

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14.Which of the following is correct driving practice?

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15.What does ABS stand for?

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16.Large vehicles have a louder exhaust resonance than passenger vehicles. What does this mean?

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17.What should you do to decrease risks when driving around a curve?

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18.Which of the following is a potential consequence of over-inflated tires?

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20.What is an uncontrolled intersection?

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