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1.Which of the following statements is true about the laws regarding cell phones and driving?

If you are stopped at a red traffic light, you may use your cell-phone

If a CB radio is mounted on the dashboard and only the microphone or receiver is held in the hand, then the use of the device is permitted

You may hold a cell phone or other type of hand-held communication device in your hand while driving, as long as you do not look at it

If the telephone function has been deactivated on your cell phone, then you are permitted to use it for other tasks while driving

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2.During which season are roads the most vulnerable to damage from heavy loads?

Autumn

Summer

Spring

Winter

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3.What should you do if you notice that the driver's seat belt does not secure properly when conducting the pre-trip inspection?

Note this minor defect in the inspection report

Drive slowly and cautiously for the remainder of your shift, staying in the right-hand lane

Drive the vehicle to the nearest auto-body shop for immediate repair

Take action to get the seat belt repaired before operating the vehicle

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4.What aspect of a large commercial vehicle is limited during the annual thaw to reduce the impact on the pavement?

Tire size

Load weight

Certain categories of dangerous goods

Vehicle speed

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5.What is a typical warning sign that you are fatigued and should consider stopping in a safe location to rest?

Delayed braking

Excessing blinking

Involuntary lane changes

All of these

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6.What is the maximum permissible blood alcohol level for a heavy vehicle driver?

0.05

0.1

0.5

0.07

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7.What will help you to make an informed decision on the road when needing to act quickly to prevent an accident?

Knowledge of potential hazards en route

Knowledge of your cargo

Knowledge of prevailing road conditions

All of these

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8.What is the minimum gross vehicle weight rating at which a vehicle is required to stop at an inspection station with its lights flashing?

5,000 kg

4,500 kg

5,500 kg

4,000 kg

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9.Which of the following is not a pre-trip inspection requirement?

You must report both major and minor mechanical defects in writing

You must keep inspection report entries up to date

You must keep the inspection report in the vehicle

You must not operate a vehicle that has minor defects

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10.Which of the following would not be an appropriate action to take when trying to assist at the scene of an accident?

Putting out reflectors as a warning to other road users

Turning off the ignition of the vehicle involved as a safety precaution

Stopping your vehicle as close as possible to the scene

Administering first aid if a victim requires help and you are qualified

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11.What is sleep debt?

It is the amount of rest hours a driver should take if he or she is feeling the onset of extreme drowsiness

It is a sleep disorder causing difficulty in breathing while asleep

It is the accumulated hours of sleep that someone has missed in a previous period which may lead to serious fatigue

It is the number of hours of overtime a driver should be paid for working extended night shifts without sufficient time between shifts

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12.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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13.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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14.Which of the following is most true about the mental effects of fatigue?

It reduces your reaction time

It alters your judgment and the quality of your decision-making

The mental effects will vary greatly from person to person

It puts you in a hyper alert state

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15.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%?

25 waking hours

19 waking hours

30 waking hours

10 waking hours

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16.If another driver is signaling to move into the lane you occupy, what can you do to be courteous?

Speed up so that they will know to move in behind you

Honk your horn to indicate that it is safe for them to change lanes

Slow your speed so that they can move in front of you

Abruptly change to the other lane to give them more space

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17.What action should you take if you are driving long hours and feel a sense of 'highway hypnosis' setting in?

Reduce your speed so that you pose less of a danger to other drivers

Turn off distractions such as the radio or the air conditioning

Pull over as soon as it is safe to do so and take a break for a few minutes

Stare at a fixed point on the road to increase your focus

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18.If you are transporting dangerous substances in the province of Quebec, you are prohibited from driving where?

On two-lane highways

Up or down hills with a incline of 30% or greater

Through construction zones

Through tunnels

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19.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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20.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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21.If another driver acts aggressively and jeopardizes your safety on the road, the best response is to:

Catch up to the driver to explain the danger he or she is causing

Follow the driver intently so that you can record the licence plate number

Avoid confrontation and maintain professionalism

Use your cell phone to call the police immediately to report the vehicle

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22.When do most fatigue related collisions occur?

Between 9pm and midnight

At sunset

During weekends

Between 2 and 7am

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23.When might a driver be exempt from the Vehicle Load and Size Limits Regulation for vehicles operating on public roads?

During designated times of the day when the roads are less busy

When paying a toll

When the driver has received specific training on how to operate vehicles with oversized loads

When their owner or operator has a special permit issued for this purpose

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24.When scanning the road for potential dangers, where should your attention be focused?

On the vehicle in front of you to prepare for an unexpected stop

On a fixed point ahead that is in line with your direction of travel

In the rearview mirrors so that you are prepared for what's coming behind you

In front, beside and behind you to get an overall view

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25.What is the minimum number of days for which accurate driving time logs must be kept in the vehicle?

5 days

10 days

14 days

21 days

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26.Which of the following would be considered an 'environmental factor' that would contribute to a driver's level of fatigue?

The driver's schedule has been severely delayed due to long wait times at inspection stations

The driver's company is not allowing for adequate time off between work shifts

The driver is coping with some difficult personal issues and trying to balance another job

The driver's seat is causing great discomfort to his or her back

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27.In Canada what is the most common cause of traffic incidents involving a heavy vehicle?

Fatigue

Speed

Road conditions

Alcohol

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28.Which sequence of steps describes the correct method for a responsible driver to anticipate and assess dangers on the road?

Decide; Act; Evaluate; Survey

Stop; Assess; Identify; Execute

Survey; React; Decide; Assess

Scan; Identify; Decide; Act

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29.Who would legally be permitted to drive with a blood alcohol level of 0.07?

Tow truck driver

Bus driver

Taxi driver

None of these

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30.The operator of what sort of vehicle is able to drive after consuming a small amount of alcohol?

Taxi

Bus

Tow truck

Minibus

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31.What determines a vehicle's engine speed?

The transmission type and the engine temperature

The gear chosen and the kinetic force of the vehicle

The gear chosen and the pressure on the accelerator

The speed and the weight of the vehicle

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32.What is the correct way to notify another driver that their high beams are blinding you?

Honk your horn two or three times

Click your own high beams on and off repeatedly until the driver notices

Click your own high beams on and off a few times

None of these

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33.Which of the following statements about drug use and its effects on driving is true?

Only illegal drugs such as cannabis and cocaine can impair your driving

Cocaine can help to ward off fatigue

All drugs mimic the effects of alcohol

The effects of taking drugs can vary from one time to another

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34.What is a strategy for preventing 'visual fatigue' when driving?

Turning on all of the interior lights in the cab

Dimming the dashboard lights

Controlled and conscious blinking

Scanning a greater range around you as you drive

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35.What is one of the effects that speeding has on driving?

The time it takes to react to a potentially dangerous situation decreases

The traction with the road increases

The field of vision of the driver widens

The distance required to stop the vehicle increases

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36.Which brake would you use first in the event of a trailer breakaway?

Disc brake

Emergency brake

Parking brake

Service brake

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37.Icy roads lead to reduced:

Traction

Reaction time

Braking distance

Visibility

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38.When driving a vehicle with an automatic transmission and a mechanical gear use model, what is the best gear to use for driving in snow or on steep slopes?

2nd gear

4th gear

3rd gear

1st gear

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39.To make up for the reduced visual acuity at night, you should:

Look beyond the area covered by your headlights

Focus greater attention on the sides of the road

Drive with the interior light of the cab on

Wear tinted glasses

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40.When driving at night, you should adjust your speed such that your stopping distance is:

Less than 50 m

Greater than 50 m

Greater than the range of your headlights

Less than the range of the headlights

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41.What is good practice for checking your tires during the summer?

A hot tire will have a higher resistance to cuts and tears

You should not let any air out of your tires when they are hot

Check the condition of the tires at least once per hour

You should keep your tires at a low pressure because the pressure will increase as the tire heats up

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42.What is the advantage of the RT model 10-speed gear shift lever?

It eliminates the need to upshift

It eliminates the need to double-clutch

It eliminates the need to transition to neutral

It eliminates the need for frequent gear changes

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43.What is the correct procedure for reducing the effects of glare when driving at night and passing an oncoming vehicle?

Turn on your high beams before you pass an oncoming vehicle

Speed up to avoid being blinded for too long by the oncoming vehicle

Look towards the centre line when you pass an oncoming vehicle

Look towards the right side of the road when you pass an oncoming vehicle and pull over if necessary

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44.Which is not one of the recommended positions for holding the steering wheel?

10 o'clock and 2 o'clock

9 o'clock and 3 o'clock

11 o'clock and 1 o'clock

8 o'clock and 4 o'clock

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45.Which of the following is true about drinking and driving as it relates to heavy vehicle operation?

The ability to drive will only be affected by alcohol once your blood alcohol level surpasses the 0.05 limit

Heavy vehicle drivers need to comply with stricter rules than regular drivers

A driver who weighs more will likely be able to drive safely above the 0.05 limit because his or her body can absorb more alcohol

Eating a heavy meal can counteract the effects of drinking and negate the dangers of driving under the influence

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1.Which of the following statements is true about the laws regarding cell phones and driving?

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2.During which season are roads the most vulnerable to damage from heavy loads?

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3.What should you do if you notice that the driver's seat belt does not secure properly when conducting the pre-trip inspection?

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4.What aspect of a large commercial vehicle is limited during the annual thaw to reduce the impact on the pavement?

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5.What is a typical warning sign that you are fatigued and should consider stopping in a safe location to rest?

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6.What is the maximum permissible blood alcohol level for a heavy vehicle driver?

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7.What will help you to make an informed decision on the road when needing to act quickly to prevent an accident?

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8.What is the minimum gross vehicle weight rating at which a vehicle is required to stop at an inspection station with its lights flashing?

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9.Which of the following is not a pre-trip inspection requirement?

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10.Which of the following would not be an appropriate action to take when trying to assist at the scene of an accident?

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11.What is sleep debt?

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

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

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14.Which of the following is most true about the mental effects of fatigue?

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15.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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16.If another driver is signaling to move into the lane you occupy, what can you do to be courteous?

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17.What action should you take if you are driving long hours and feel a sense of 'highway hypnosis' setting in?

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18.If you are transporting dangerous substances in the province of Quebec, you are prohibited from driving where?

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

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