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1.Which of the following statements about driving a double road train is false?

A double road train requires more time to accelerate than shorter vehicles

Drivers operating double road trains should slow down more when entering curves than they would in a shorter vehicle

The longest and heaviest semitrailer should be at the back

Double road trains are more susceptible to skidding than shorter vehicles

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2.Where must the reflective strips be located on a heavy vehicle trailer measuring at least 2.05 m in width and with a GVWR of 4,500 kg or more?

On each side of the trailer

On the horizontal surface of the rear bumper bar

On the upper-facing rear corners of the trailer

All of these

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3.Which is the most common cause of double train rollovers?

Braking too slowly

Accelerating too quickly

Turning the wheel too sharply during a curve

Having a load with a low centre of gravity

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4.Which of the following is not exempt from the regulatory requirements governing on-duty and off-duty time?

Equipment transport vehicles

Publically operated urban transit buses

Emergency vehicles

A heavy vehicle used for an entire day for personal reasons

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5.If you have to brake suddenly when driving a double road train and the front wheels lock, what is the biggest safety risk?

Unhitching of the pup semitrailer

Jackknifing

Loss of steering control

Fishtailing

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6.The time that a driver spends checking the load of the vehicle is considered:

Off-duty time

On-duty 'hours of service' time

On-duty driving time

Optional downtime

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7.When making a left-hand turn in a double road train, you might need to do what to complete the turn safely?

Cross the centre lane of the road you are turning onto, as long as there is no oncoming traffic

Encroach into the lane to the right of the one you are turning from prior to making the turn, as long as it is free

Cross the centre lane of the road you are on prior to making the turn, as long as there is no oncoming traffic

Encroach into the lane to the right of the one you are turning onto, as long as it is free

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8.When does the holder of a special LCV operating permit need to provide the data stored by the driver monitoring system to a carrier enforcement officer?

Only when approved by the employer or carrier

On the request of the officer

Only if the driver believes he or she might have been driving unsafely

Only when an accident has transpired

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9.Driving defensively means:

Actively checking your mirrors to know your surroundings

Avoiding the need to brake suddenly

Looking well beyond your vehicle to anticipate problems

All of these

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10.If you are driving a 24 m double road train vehicle, what is the minimum safe following distance you should maintain between your vehicle and the one in front of you?

8 seconds

12 seconds

3 seconds

6 seconds

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11.Under which of the following circumstances would a LCV not be authorized to operate?

During the month of March

When it is carrying dangerous substances

When you can see at least 500 m ahead of you

When there are strong crosswinds

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12.How many hazard classes of dangerous substances are there?

8

7

6

9

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13.Under which of the following circumstances would a driver not be permitted to drive under the Regulation respecting the hours of driving and rest of heavy vehicle drivers?

The driver has already accumulated 60 hours of on-duty time in the previous 6 days

The driver has taken a 36-hour reset and is switching from cycle 1 to cycle 2

A driver on cycle 2 has accumulated 120 hours of on-duty time in 12 days

The driver has taken only 24 consecutive hours off in the preceding 14 days

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14.What are 'defensive driving techniques'?

Safe driving practices for keeping you and other road users safe

Safety precautions that only need to be taken in adverse weather or road conditions

The pre-inspection steps you should go over before operating a heavy vehicle

The guidelines for driving with dangerous substances on board

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15.When could the heavy vehicle you are driving be subject to a roadside emissions test by a Carrier Enforcement Officer?

When visible exhaust fumes or odour give reasonable cause to believe that a vehicle fails to comply with the emissions regulation

When the vehicle is transporting Class 2 or Class 6 dangerous substances

At a roadside inspection station, where all passing vehicles are subject to emissions testing

When a pollution complaint is registered by another driver

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16.In which of the below scenarios would a driver not be permitted to extend his or her hours of driving time?

An unexpected thunderstorm hits the region and delays what is usually a simple trip to complete under normal driving conditions

The driver is caught in the usual traffic jam that congests roads at 16:00

The driver of a tow truck must tow a vehicle on a public road that is 120km from the home terminal

The driver and his passengers need to travel an extra distance in order to find a safe place to stop during an emergency

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17.Which is not one the conditions for having the daily log requirement waived?

The work shift begins and ends on different days

The driver stays within a 160km radius of the home terminal

The work shift does not exceed 13 hours

The driver returns to the home terminal each day

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18.What is a T endorsement?

It certifies that a Class 1, 2 or 3 licence holder can drive a heavy vehicle loaded with dangerous substances

It certifies that a Class 1 licence holder can drive a road train with a total length of more than 25 m

It certifies that a Class 1, 2 or 3 licence holder can drive a heavy vehicle equipped with air brakes

It certifies that a Class 1, 2 or 3 licence holder can drive a heavy vehicle equipped with a manual transmission

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19.If a driver elects to drive for 15 hours in one shift and defer two hours of off-duty time to the next day and, what is the maximum number of hours he or she can drive the next day?

9 hours

11 hours

13 hours

7 hours

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20.What is the purpose of the pre-trip inspection?

To evaluate the driver's competency at dealing with emergency situations

To test that the vehicle's components meet the highest quality and performance standards in the province

To confirm that the emergency brakes will work in the event of a service brake failure

To check that the vehicle's main components are in good working order and ensure the vehicle is safe before driving on the road

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21.Which component does not need to be checked when inspecting a straight truck?

Trailer hitch

Suspension

Parking and emergency brake

Air brake system

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22.Which of the following is considered a minor defect that should be repaired within 48 hours of being detected?

Neither of the low beam headlights works when switched on

The parking brake does not hold the vehicle back when you apply the brake and ease the vehicle forward

The power steering belt is in imminent danger of breaking

The windshield wiper on the driver's side does not wipe the windshield properly

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23.When inspecting your tires during the pre-trip inspection, you should not drive the vehicle under any circumstances if you discover:

A tire appears worn and damaged

A tire on a single wheel that has a large and visible bulge or is deformed

A tire on a dual wheel base has an object lodged in the tread that could cause a flat

The wear indicator touches the ground

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24.If a driver makes multiple stops close together within a municipality, to simplify the daily log, the driver is permitted to:

Group together all of the stopping time into a single stop and mark it with an unbroken line on the 'On-duty' section before the hours of driving

Group together all of the stopping time into a single stop and mark it with an unbroken line on the 'On-duty' section after the hours of driving

Count the time spent stopping for pick ups and deliveries as driving hours and add it to the unbroken line of the 'Driving time' section

Round-up each pick up or delivery time to the nearest half-hour increment and enter it in the 'On-duty' section

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25.In addition to the pre-trip inspection, the industry recommends that safety checks be conducted how frequently during a trip?

Every time you stop for a mandatory brake inspection

Every six hours

Every 160 km

Every rest break

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26.Which of the following meets the requirements for a sleeper berth?

An area in the passenger compartment of a bus that ensures privacy and has a bed measuring 1.5 m in length and 60 cm in width and height

A large separate area within the heavy vehicle that is not reached by the temperature control system, but that is outfitted with many blankets

A large passenger seat within the cab that reclines into a bed

A securely compartmentalized area within the cargo space that includes an appropriate sized bed

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27.What is the recommended order of steps for pre-trip inspection?

Approach the vehicle; Check under the hood; Check inside the cab; Walk-around inspection; Check other mandatory lights

Approach the vehicle; Check inside the cab; Walk-around inspection; Check other mandatory lights; Check under the hood

Approach the vehicle; Check inside the cab; Check under the hood; Walk-around inspection; Check other mandatory lights

Approach the vehicle; Walk-around inspection; Check under the hood; Check inside the cab; Check other mandatory lights

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28.A visual inspection check is normally sufficient for verifying the condition of which of the following components during a pre-trip inspection?

Steering mechanism

Rearview mirrors

Wheels

Horn

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29.A driver whose home terminal is Quebec City drives 140 km and finishes his shift in Shawinigan. On Tuesday and Wednesday he starts and finishes his shift at the Shawinigan terminal, making deliveries within a 160-km radius. On Thursday he makes deliveries and then travels 400 km to Saguenay. The operator keeps a record of the driver's hours. For which days would the driver need to fill out a daily log?

Monday and Thursday

Monday only

Thursday only

Wednesday and Thursday

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30.If a solo driver is using the sleeper berth to split his or her hours of off-duty time into two periods, what is the minimum length of one period?

4 hours

3 hours

2 hours

1 hour

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31.A copy of the daily logs dating back to which time period must be kept in the vehicle?

21 days

14 days

7 days

10 days

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32.Which of the following statements is not true about extending normal working hours to perform vital winter road maintenance?

A driver must stop driving after accumulating 16 hours of on-duty time

The driver can drive up to a total of 45 hours over three consecutive work shifts as long as these hours are spread evenly

A total of at least 30 off-duty time hours must be taken during the three-day period that includes three work shifts

A driver must take at least 8 consecutive hours of off-duty time before beginning the first work shift

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33.Under which of the following circumstances would a driver be exempt from completing a pre-trip inspection?

When the driver's shift overlaps into a new day

When the driver returns to the wheel in the evening, after an 8-hour rest, and an inspection was carried out earlier that same day

When inspections of the previous 7 days have revealed no defects

When the driver adds a new trailer to the vehicle during the course of the same trip

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34.Holders of which type of licence are authorized to drive school buses?

Class 2

Class 1

Class 1 and 2

Class 3

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35.What is an example of a major defect in the air brake system when completing the pre-trip inspection?

If you find that you have to press down on the brake pedal several times to generate pressure in the lines

If the low air pressure buzzer cannot be heard when the air pressure in the brake system drops below 380 kPa

If the pressure drop after one minute of pressing the brake pedal and turning the engine off is less than 20 kPa

If the air compressor does not stop operating when air pressure is between 805 kPa and 945 kPa

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36.Which defects should be entered in the pre-trip inspection report?

Only major defects

Only major defects that present an immediate safety threat

Only defects that the driver cannot repair immediately

All major and minor defects found in the course of an inspection

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37.When checking the rearview mirrors in the pre-trip inspection, which of the findings is not serious enough to be noted in the report?

The supports attached to the mirror move easily when a small amount of pressure is applied

A mirror will not stay in position when adjusted

None. All of these findings constitute minor defects

A mirror is cracked

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38.What is one of the main causes of accidents involving wheel loss?

Low tire pressure

Lack of wheel bearing lubricant

Leak in the air spring suspension

Wheels that are not parallel

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39.If the stop sign mounted to a school bus is not working properly, which of the following statements is true?

The vehicle can be driven as long as the alternate flashing lights are in good working order

This is a minor defect that must be fixed within 48 hours, but in the meantime the driver can transport children as long as hand signals are used

This is a major defect and the vehicle must not be operated

This is considered a minor defect, but the driver is prohibited from transporting schoolchildren

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40.It is considered an offence if:

A cargo load is positioned in such a way that it reduces the driver's field of vision

The turn-signal lights do not work when the lever is pressed

The fire extinguisher is not properly mounted

The spare wheel is not in good enough condition to be used on the road

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41.If you are conducting the pre-trip inspection of the trailer hitch and you find that there is damage to one of the components that could cause a breakaway, you should:

Check to see if all of the other components of the hitching device are in decent condition, and if so, drive to a service station

Have a mechanic repair the faults before the vehicle is operated

Activate your emergency lights and proceed carefully to a service station

Ensure that the next driver on shift is aware of the problem so that he or she can practice defensive driving techniques

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42.To test your air brake system for leaks, you should:

Press down on the brake pedal all of the way and measure the change in the air pressure gauge

Check the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir

Pump the brake pedal until the pressure drops below 620 kPa while the engine is idling

Turn off the engine and slowly take your foot off the brake pedal

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43.Which of the vehicles below would be exempt from having to complete a pre-trip inspection?

A tractor-semitrailer combination weighing over 3,000 kg, but transporting goods that are not dangerous

Straight-body truck with two axles used to transport unprocessed grain by the producer himself

A double road train that has been correctly hitched

A passenger bus weighing under 3,000 kg

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44.What is the recommended order for checking the components listed below?

Fifth wheel; Power steering belt; Turn-signal lights; Service brakes

Power steering belt; Service brakes; Fifth wheel; Turn-signal lights

Turn-signal lights; Service brakes; Fifth wheel; Power steering belt

Service brakes; Turn-signal lights; Power steering belt; Fifth wheel

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45.Approximately how long should it take you to complete a pre-trip inspection of a tractor-semitrailer?

30 minutes

20 minutes

10 minutes

5 minutes

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1.Which of the following statements about driving a double road train is false?

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2.Where must the reflective strips be located on a heavy vehicle trailer measuring at least 2.05 m in width and with a GVWR of 4,500 kg or more?

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3.Which is the most common cause of double train rollovers?

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4.Which of the following is not exempt from the regulatory requirements governing on-duty and off-duty time?

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5.If you have to brake suddenly when driving a double road train and the front wheels lock, what is the biggest safety risk?

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6.The time that a driver spends checking the load of the vehicle is considered:

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7.When making a left-hand turn in a double road train, you might need to do what to complete the turn safely?

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8.When does the holder of a special LCV operating permit need to provide the data stored by the driver monitoring system to a carrier enforcement officer?

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9.Driving defensively means:

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10.If you are driving a 24 m double road train vehicle, what is the minimum safe following distance you should maintain between your vehicle and the one in front of you?

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11.Under which of the following circumstances would a LCV not be authorized to operate?

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12.How many hazard classes of dangerous substances are there?

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14.What are 'defensive driving techniques'?

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15.When could the heavy vehicle you are driving be subject to a roadside emissions test by a Carrier Enforcement Officer?

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18.What is a T endorsement?

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19.If a driver elects to drive for 15 hours in one shift and defer two hours of off-duty time to the next day and, what is the maximum number of hours he or she can drive the next day?

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20.What is the purpose of the pre-trip inspection?

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21.Which component does not need to be checked when inspecting a straight truck?

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22.Which of the following is considered a minor defect that should be repaired within 48 hours of being detected?

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