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1.You are parking on a downgrade. What types of vehicles should be parked with the wheels turned right towards the edge of the roadway?

any vehicle, no matter the size

no vehicles

tractor-trailer combinations only

single-unit vehicles only

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2.How should you shift gears in order to keep your vehicle stable and provide good acceleration as you leave a curve?

After you enter the curve, increase your speed, then put the vehicle in neutral in order to coast through the curve.

Before you enter the curve, slow to a safe speed and downshift to a gear that lets you use engine power all through the curve.

As you leave the curve, downshift to the next gear, then accelerate

Before you enter the curve, increase your speed and upshift to the next gear, then accelerate.

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3.When you are approaching a roundabout or traffic circle, you must yield to vehicles that are already in the roundabout or traffic circle. If, however, you and another vehicle arrive at the roundabout or traffic circle at the same time, what must you do?

Yield to vehicle arriving at the same time if it is on your right

Speed ahead so that you enter the roundabout or traffic circle first.

Yield to the vehicle arriving at the same time if it is on your left.

Slow down so that the other driver enters the roundabout or traffic circle first.

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4.Which of the following can you do to reduce your vehicle's danger zone any time you sense a possible hazard?

slow down and cover the brake pedal with your foot

remove your foot from the brake pedal and lightly cover the accelerator pedal

monitor your mirrors carefully for hazards behind you

increase your speed, but cover the brake pedal with your foot

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5.When curving to the right, especially in a large vehicle, which of the following should you do so that your rear wheels don't drop off the pavement or go onto the pavement shoulder?

Keep the front wheels close to the centre line.

Keep the front wheels away from the centre line and along the left edge of the lane.

Keep the front wheels on the pavement shoulder.

Keep the front wheels off the pavement.

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6.What is the wheelbase of a vehicle?

the radius of a single wheel for wheel replacement purposes

the total number of wheels on a vehicle or a combination of vehicles

the distance between the front wheels and rear wheels of the vehicle

the size of the wheels on the tractor compared to the wheels on any attached trailers

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7.You are driving a bus, and just ahead you need to make a sharp right turn. Following proper procedures, you position the bus one to two metres from the curb as you approach, then which of the following should you do?

Drive straight until the bus completely passes the curb line of the side street, then make the turn.

Drive straight until you can see the curb line of the side street through the bus's front entrance door, then enter the turn at low speed.

Drive straight until you see the curb line of the side street through the bus's front windshield, then increase speed so that you enter the turn at high speed.

Drive to the left until you pass the curb line of the side street, then aggressively swing right.

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8.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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9.Whenever you are backing up a vehicle, you should back the vehicle into the view side, not the blind side. Why?

The side mirrors are not helpful when you are backing up.

You want to see what you are backing into

It is easier to judge distances on the blind side.

It is illegal to back into the blind side.

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10.What is a vehicle's danger zone?

the section of road 30 m behind a large commercial vehicle

the section of road a vehicle travels through before it can stop

any section of road not monitored by traffic cameras

any section of road that is uncontrolled by traffic signals

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11.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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12.When curving to the left, especially in a large vehicle, which of the following should you do so that your rear wheels don't enter the next lane of traffic?

Keep the front wheels close to the centre line.

Keep the front wheels in the next lane of traffic.

Keep the front wheels close to the right edge of the lane.

Keep the front wheels on the pavement shoulder.

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13.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 'two-second' rule

the 'five-second' rule

the 'three-second' rule

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14.You have been caught driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .05. You were caught two years ago with a BAC of .07. What consequences do you face?

You will lose your driver's licence immediately for seven (7) days, you will pay over $500 in penalty and fees, and you may lose your vehicle for seven (7) days and be required to pay the towing and storage fees during that time.

You will lose your driver's license and your truck for three (3) days, and you will have to pay over $500 in penalties and fines, as well as towing and storage fees for the truck.

Your driver's licence will be unaffected, but you will lose your vehicle for seven (7) days and you are required to pay the towing and storage fees during that time

You will lose your driver's licence and your vehicle for seven (7) days unless you immediately pay the penalty and fees of over $500.

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15.Never do which of the following when you are crossing a railway crossing?

slow down

look both ways

listen for an approaching train

shift gears

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16.Which of the following is a correct placement of a concentrated load on a single-unit truck?

just ahead of the rear axle with the longest side on the floor

just behind the rear axle with the shortest side on the floor

just behind the cab with the longest side on the floor

just behind the cab with the shorter side on the floor

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17.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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18.School buses are equipped with alternating flashing red lights, swing-out stop signs and may also have flashing amber lights which are displayed with the flashing red lights. Which should you use to alert other drivers whenever your passengers are crossing the road?

the alternating flashing red lights

the swing-out stop sign

the amber lights, if available, if not, the swing-out stop sign

the swing-out stop sign and the amber lights (if amber lights are available)

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19.Which of the following shifting practices reduces engine wear, decreases noise, and saves fuel?

shifting after you reach the maximum governed r.p.m.

shifting before you reach the maximum governed r.p.m.

not using the clutch when shifting

using the clutch every other time you shift

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20.Why is it important to spread out the cargo of a trailer and keep it as close to the trailer deck as possible?

The height of the load has no effect on the centre of gravity, but spreading out the load is more fuel efficient.

As the height of a load increases, the midpoint of the weight (the centre of gravity) moves higher. A vehicle with a higher centre of gravity is more likely to roll over.

As the height of a load increases, the midpoint of the weight (the centre of gravity) moves lower. A vehicle with a lower centre of gravity is more likely to roll over.

As the height of a load decreases, the midpoint of the weight (the centre of gravity) moves higher. A vehicle with a higher centre of gravity is more likely to roll over.

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21.When backing up a tractor with a semi-trailer, you should first turn your steering wheel to the direction that's opposite to where you want the trailer to go. Then, as soon as the trailer begins to turn, which of the following should you do?

Engage the tractor brake, then straighten the steering wheel and continue backing up.

Turn the steering wheel the other way so that now you are turning it in the same direction as the trailer is travelling.

Straighten the steering wheel so that you are not turning it in either direction and continue backing up, then turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction the trailer is traveling.

Turn the steering wheel the other way so that now you are turning it in the same direction as the trailer is travelling.

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22.You are a commercial bus driver, driving a city bus route. What is your most important concern?

being polite and courteous to passengers

keeping on schedule

collecting the appropriate fare

the safety of your passengers

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23.While you are driving a city bus, a passenger comes forward and asks you if you have change for a dollar. What should you do?

Explain to the passenger that you are not allowed to make change while the bus is moving, but you will help them the next time you come to a stop.

Ask the passenger to hold the steering wheel, and monitor the road while you make change.

Steady the steering wheel with your knees, and quickly make change.

Quickly make change, but ask the passenger to please sit back down.

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24.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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25.You drive a commercial passenger vehicle, and, as you performed your vehicle inspection this morning, you discovered one of the door latches and locks on a passenger door was not functioning properly. Because this defect or deficiency could make the vehicle unsafe, what must you do?

Make a verbal report to the carrier within 48 hours.

Make a verbal report to the carrier no later than the end of the day.

Make a report in writing and give it to the carrier no later than the end of the day

Make a report in writing and give it to the carrier within 48 hours.

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26.When driving a passenger vehicle and letting passengers on or off on the highway, you should signal to warn traffic that you are stopping, then stop in a location that allows other drivers to see your vehicle from at least what distance in front and behind?

150 m

100 m

200 m

85 m

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27.Which of the following is a rough guide for the use of tiedowns?

three tiedowns for the first 3.04 m of a load and two tiedowns for every 3.04 m after that

two tiedowns for the first 3.04 m of a load and one tiedown for every 3.04 m after that

one tiedown for the first 6.08 m of a load and one tiedown for every 6.08 m after that

two tiedowns for the first 6.08 m of a load and one tiedown for every 3.04 m after that just

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28.How often must the floor of a school be washed with disinfectant solution?

once a month

once every two months

twice a month

once a week

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29.As a commercial bus driver, you may refuse to transport passengers if they are acting in a disorderly manner or being offensive to other passengers. What, however, must you ensure if you refuse to continue transporting such persons?

that they can disembark safely and in a location where they can reasonably be expected to find alternate transportation

only that they can disembark safely. You do not need to be concerned about them finding alternate transport.

that you return their fare before they exit the bus

that you notify the nearest police agency that you have refused transport to certain passengers

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

50 per cent

30 per cent

40 per cent

10 per cent

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31.What two (2) actions should you take as a bus driver before you leave a curb?

Look in the side mirror and open the door to check that traffic is clear.

Open the door of the bus and look out it, then look over your shoulder to check that traffic is clear.

Look in the side mirror and over your shoulder to check that traffic is clear.

Look out the back window and over your shoulder to check that traffic is clear.

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32.Commercial vehicles with a licensed gross vehicle weight of more than what amount must report to a scale to be weighed and inspected whenever a sign, a police officer or an authorized person directs them?

7500 kg

5500 kg

6000 kg

5000 kg

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33.What is dunnage?

the clasps that secure a tiedown

the maximum load that a vehicle can carry

boards and mats that separate cargo from itself

another name for the working load limit of a tiedown

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34.If your trailer whips or swerves, which of the following should you do?

Turn into the swerve, then straighten the steering wheel until the vehicle has righted itself, then proceed to the nearest service station.

Increase your speed until the vehicle has righted itself, then proceed to the nearest service station.

Slow down and stop as soon as it's safe, then check the vehicle for any a mechanical problem or adjust your load, as needed, to fix the problem.

Swerve in the opposite direction until the vehicle rights itself, then stop and check the vehicle for mechanical problems or adjust the load, as needed, to fix the problem.

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35.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?

your unlicensed GVWR

GVW

GVWR

the licensed GVW

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36.What is the rule about passengers standing on a commercial bus?

Passengers are allowed to stand only if the vehicle is equipped with hand straps for standing passengers.

Passengers are not allowed to stand, except when they are within 85 m of the bus stop where they will be exiting.

No passengers are allowed to stand while the vehicle is in motion.

Passengers are not allowed to stand while the vehicle is in motion unless the licence for the vehicle allows a (limited) number of passengers to stand.

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37.Are passengers allowed to stand while a school bus is moving?

Yes, but only if the driver has given them permission.

Yes, but only if no seats are available.

No. Passengers are not allowed to stand on a school bus.

Yes, but only if the passenger is over 18 years old

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38.The extremities of all oversize vehicles or loads must be marked with red flags that are at least 30 cm by 30 cm in size, and, for night travel, what else?

lights: red to the front and amber to the rear

reflector strips along all sides of the vehicle

reflector strips along the side and end of only the load

lights: amber to the front and red to the rear

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39.When passengers are loading and unloading from your school bus, how much road must you have left available on either side of the bus, and from how far away must other drivers be able to see the bus?

There must be at least 3 m on either side of the bus, and other drivers must be able to see you from 60 m.

There must be at least 3 m on either side of the bus, and other drivers must be able to see you from 100 m.

There must be at least 5 m on either side of the bus, and other drivers must be able to see you from 100 m.

There must be at least 1 m on either side of the bus, and other drivers must be able to see you from 60 m.

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40.You are coupling a tractor and trailer using a fifth wheel. When should you connect air lines?

before you align the kingpin to the fifth wheel

before the kingpin locks into the fifth wheel

after you tug-test the connection between the tractor and trailer

after you connect the kingpin to the fifth wheel

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41.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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42.You are driving a dump truck that is hauling a load of wood chips. These cannot be contained by sideboards or tiedowns, and the wood chips are likely to blow from the top of the vehicle. What must you do?

wet down the load before you begin driving

cover it with a tarp

transfer it to a fully enclosed vehicle

drive at a maximum speed of 60 kph

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

only when you use a fifth wheel

only when you use a pintle hitch connection

every time, regardless of the coupling device

whenever you are NOT using a fifth wheel

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45.To promote fuel efficiency, you should let a large vehicle's engine warm up for only three (3) to five (5) minutes when temperatures are above freezing. How long should the engine warm up if the temperature is below 0° C?

twenty (20) to twenty-five (25) minutes

fifteen (15) to twenty (20) minutes

seven (7) to ten (10) minutes

ten (10) to fifteen (15) minutes

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1.You are parking on a downgrade. What types of vehicles should be parked with the wheels turned right towards the edge of the roadway?

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2.How should you shift gears in order to keep your vehicle stable and provide good acceleration as you leave a curve?

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3.When you are approaching a roundabout or traffic circle, you must yield to vehicles that are already in the roundabout or traffic circle. If, however, you and another vehicle arrive at the roundabout or traffic circle at the same time, what must you do?

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4.Which of the following can you do to reduce your vehicle's danger zone any time you sense a possible hazard?

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5.When curving to the right, especially in a large vehicle, which of the following should you do so that your rear wheels don't drop off the pavement or go onto the pavement shoulder?

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6.What is the wheelbase of a vehicle?

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7.You are driving a bus, and just ahead you need to make a sharp right turn. Following proper procedures, you position the bus one to two metres from the curb as you approach, then which of the following should you do?

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8.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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9.Whenever you are backing up a vehicle, you should back the vehicle into the view side, not the blind side. Why?

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10.What is a vehicle's danger zone?

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11.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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12.When curving to the left, especially in a large vehicle, which of the following should you do so that your rear wheels don't enter the next lane of traffic?

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13.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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14.You have been caught driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .05. You were caught two years ago with a BAC of .07. What consequences do you face?

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15.Never do which of the following when you are crossing a railway crossing?

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16.Which of the following is a correct placement of a concentrated load on a single-unit truck?

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17.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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18.School buses are equipped with alternating flashing red lights, swing-out stop signs and may also have flashing amber lights which are displayed with the flashing red lights. Which should you use to alert other drivers whenever your passengers are crossing the road?

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19.Which of the following shifting practices reduces engine wear, decreases noise, and saves fuel?

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21.When backing up a tractor with a semi-trailer, you should first turn your steering wheel to the direction that's opposite to where you want the trailer to go. Then, as soon as the trailer begins to turn, which of the following should you do?

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22.You are a commercial bus driver, driving a city bus route. What is your most important concern?

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24.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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