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Question 1

What may a holder of a class one license operate

Answer 1

Any motor vehicle or combination of vehicle other than a motor cycle

Question 2

What may a holder of a class 2 operate

Answer 2

A bus and any motor vehicle a class 3/4/5 operator can

Must provide 24 passenger bus excluding driver for test air brakes endorsement for air brake vehicles

Question 3

What may a holder of a class 3 operate

Answer 3

A single motor vehicle with three or more axels
Can tow a trailer with one or more axels if no air brakes
Class 2/4 type vehicles without passengers

Question 4

What can’t you operate as a class 3

Answer 4

A vehicle with a seating capacity over 15 if it has anyone other than the driver

No transporting people for work

Question 5

The holder of a Class 4 driver’s licence may operate the following:

Answer 5

A bus with seating capacity of max 24 excluding the driver

A bus or taxi

Question 6

Provincial law applies to carriers operating solely within Alberta and requires carriers to obtain an SFC if they operate:

Answer 6

A truck tractor trailer or any combination of these vehicles weighing in excess of 11794 kg

A commercial passenger vehicle with a seating capacity of 11

Question 7

During a work shift a driver cannot drive after how many hours of working and how many of driving

Provincial law

Answer 7

15 hours of work

13 hours of driving

Question 8

During a day 24 hour period a driver cannot drive after how many hours of work and driving

Federal law

Answer 8

14 hours of work

13 hours driving

Question 9

In each day a driver must take off how many hours

Federal law

Answer 9

10 hours 8 must be consecutive

Question 10

During a work shift a driver cannot drive after how many hours of driving and work

Federal law

Answer 10

13 hours driving

14 hours work

After 16 hours of time has elapsed since their last 8 hours consecutive off

Question 11

Pertaining to cycle 1 after how many hours in a set period shall a driver not drive

Answer 11

After 70 hours in 7 days

Question 12

Pertaining to cycle 2 after how many hours in set days shall a driver not drive

Answer 12

120 on duty in 14 consecutive days

Question 13

When are drivers of cycle two required to take 24 hours off

Answer 13

Drivers using cycle 2 are required to take at least 24 consecutive hours off prior to reaching their 70th hour of on duty time.

Question 14

How may drivers of each cycle reset their cycles

Answer 14

A driver operating on cycle 1 may reset their accumulative hours back to zero by taking 36 consecutive hours off-duty. A driver operating on cycle 2 may reset their accumulative hours to zero by taking 72 consecutive hours off-duty. A driver cannot move from one cycle to the other without taking a reset.

Question 15

When do buses need to be inspected under VIP program

Answer 15

All buses designed to carry more than 11 passengers, including the driver, must be inspected. This does not include municipal transit buses, but does include both school buses and commercial buses. Buses must be inspected every six months. Since 1978, Alberta has had a semi-annual inspection requirement for buses.

Question 16

When do trucks and trailers need to be inspected under VIP

Answer 16

All trucks, truck-tractors, trailers and semi- trailers with a registered combined gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 11,794 kg or more must be inspected. Trucks and trailers must be inspected every 12 months. These are the same vehicles as governed under the National Safety Code.

Question 17

Provincially registered carriers (those that operate solely in Alberta) must complete trip inspection reports on what

Answer 17

Trucks registered for a weight of 11,794 kg and greater

Commercial passenger vehicles with a designated seating capacity of 11 or more including the driver

Question 18

Federally regulated carriers (those that operate one or more vehicles outside the province of Alberta) must complete trip inspection reports on:

Answer 18

Trucks registered for a weight of 4500 kg and greater

• Commercial passenger vehicles with a designed seating capacity of 11 or more persons, including the driver.

Question 19

Define “commercial vehicle “

Answer 19

A “commercial vehicle” is defined as a vehicle operated on a highway by or on behalf of a person for the purpose of providing transportation but does not include a private passenger vehicle.

Question 20

What is the maximum width for a commercial vehicle

Answer 20

2.6 m

Wider than 2.05 requires clearance lights amber in the front red in the rear

Question 21

What is the maximum height for a commercial vehicle ?

Answer 21

4.15 meters from the ground

Question 22

What is the maximum length for a straight truck

Answer 22

12.5 meters

Question 23

Maximum wheel base for commercial vehicle

Answer 23

6.2 meters

Question 24

Maximum overall length for a tractor, semi trailer, or truck and towed trailer combination

Answer 24

23 meters

Question 25

Maximum overall length for TAC vehicle combinations consisting of A B and C trains

Answer 25

25 meters

Question 26

What could happen if the brakes are not adjusted properly

Answer 26

Some brakes will have to work harder than others and this could cause a skid

Question 27

A driver must not pull a trailer that is not equipped with breaks controlled by the driver that weighs more than how much

Answer 27

2300 kg

Question 28

Describe an A train converter

Answer 28

This converter has an A shaped drawbar that joins into a single pintle hitch point on the lead trailer. Due to its A shape, it is often called an A-dolly. When two trailers are joined together using the A-dolly, the whole unit is called an A train. These converters provide two points of articulation (joints that allow side to side or lateral movement). One of these points is at the pintle and the other is at the fth wheel.

Question 29

Describe a B train converter

Answer 29

In a B train, the converter is part of the lead trailer. The fth wheel assembly sits on the rear axle of the lead trailer. It is either permanently xed in position or slides out with the rear axle. No converter dolly is required, as the second unit connects directly to the extended frame of the lead unit.

Question 30

Describe a c train converter

Answer 30

A C train is like the A train, in that it uses an independent converter. The difference between the two is that the C train has two drawbars and two pintle hitches in the double drawbar converter. Two bars mean there is only one articulation point. The result is that the trailer moves less from side-to-side. To improve performance even more, double drawbar converters have a self-steering axle. When driving a C train, check that the air pressure on the self-steering axle is within the manufacturer’s standards. If the air pressure falls too low, the wheels will steer too much and the unit becomes unstable. This can lead to skid steering, which can damage the converter and hitch.

Question 31

Where should the heaviest and lightest trailer be when hooking up a link up arrangement

Answer 31

Heaviest directly to the tractor and lightest last

Question 32

Who is responsible for issuing annual LCV drivers certificates

Answer 32

The carrier

Question 33

How long is a LCV drivers certificate valid

Answer 33

12 months

Question 34

What is the Criteria for a driver to be issued an LCV drivers certificate

Answer 34

Hold a valid class one Passed air brakes Minimum of 24 months or 150,000 km driving articulated vehicles Has passed a professional driver improvement course with 48 months · has passed the Canadian Trucking Alliance’s Longer Combination Vehicles Driver Training Course or equivalent · has a driver’s abstract that is dated not more than one month prior to the issue date of the Driver’s Certi cate. It must show no driving- related criminal code convictions in the prior 36 months; no more than two moving violations in the prior 12 months; and no more than three moving violations in the prior 36 months. The date of conviction and the current date are the dates used to determine the time periods. · has in the past 12 months been instructed on all current regulations, permit conditions and issues covering the operation of LCVs.

Question 35

What is the maximum speed limit for long combination vehicles

Answer 35

100 kmh or posted lower of the two

Question 36

What is the minimum size for square wheel chocks

Answer 36

15x15 centimetres

Question 37

What gear should a manual transmission be in when parked

Answer 37

Lowest possible on hill always low

Question 38

How often must you sound horn when reversing

Answer 38

At least once for every vehicle length

Question 39

If no guide/spotter present when must you get out completely re Check area while reversing

Answer 39

Every two vehicle lengths

Question 40

What is the most dangerous style of reversing

Answer 40

90 degree blind side right side reversing

Question 41

When transporting logs what should you try to do before making a turn

Answer 41

Let vehicles pass you

Question 42

If breakdown occurs on a highway about where should you place warning markers

Answer 42

In line with the vehicle 30 m approx 100 feet in front and behind with hazards on

Question 43

If dark when breakdown occurs on highway where should you place markers

Answer 43

75 meters 250 feet in front and behind

Question 44

If a vehicle’s load reaches or extends more than 1.5 metres beyond the rear of the vehicle, the following is required:

Answer 44

``` During daylight hours, a red ag, not less than 30 centimetres square, must be attached to the end of the extension. • During nighttime hours, a red light must be attached to the end of the extension. ```

Question 45

What is the procedure for turning around a bus

Answer 45

Start slowing down well in advance of the turnaround. • Stop the bus in the proper position on the main roadway. It should be about one bus length ahead of the road that you will be reversing into. Check traf c in all directions to ensure that there is enough time and space in the traf c to allow the turnaround. Wait for traf c to pass around you. • Back into the road on the right when it is clear, using your mirrors and shoulder checking to the right. • Re-enter the main roadway when it is clear and safe to do so.

Question 46

Remember, never back onto or across a highway. If required to load or unload passengers at the turnaround point, do the following: •

Answer 46

Load the passengers before the turnaround (see 1 and 2 on the diagram). • Unload the passengers after backing (see 3 and 4 on the diagram).

Question 47

When can a u turn be done in a bus on a 4 lane highway

Answer 47

When the length of the bus is less than the meridian of the highway

Question 48

When must the stop arm and flashing red lights be used on a school bus

Answer 48

Only when loading and unloading passengers

Question 49

If equipped with an 8 light system when would the amber lights on a bus be activated

Answer 49

As the bus begins to slow down for a stop

Question 50

When would you activate alternately flashing red lights on a bus

Answer 50

Only once it has come to a full stop

Question 51

If students getting off the bus must cross the highway how must they do it

Answer 51

Go at least 10 paces in front of the bus

Question 52

Can you back up a bus in a school yard

Answer 52

No it is illegal unless guide is present

Question 53

a driver of a school bus, you are required by law to stop at a railway crossing unless:

Answer 53

the crossing has a traf c control signal, lights and bell, or • a peace of cer or flagman directs you to proceed.

Question 54

The following procedures apply at all uncontrolled railway crossings:

Answer 54

There should be no excess noise from the bus. Turn off any fans or radio that are working and ask the passengers to be quiet. • If in the left lane of a multi-lane highway, signal and change to the far right lane well in advance of the crossing. • Check for traf c behind. The alternately ashing amber or red lights must not be used when stopping at a railway crossing. • Stop not less than ve metres (about 16 feet) or more than 15 metres (about 49 feet) from the nearest track. • Put a manual transmission in neutral or park. For an automatic transmission, engage the parking brake and keep rm pressure on the brake pedal. • Open the front door and the driver’s window. Look both ways and listen for an approaching train. If you see or hear a warning signal or train whistle and do not see a train coming, do not cross the tracks until you know it is safe to do so. If bright sunlight, fog, snow or smoke makes it hard to see, walk to the track to see if you can cross it safely.

Question 55

When shall a bus driver activate the strobe light

Answer 55

During adverse atmospheric and visibility conditions

Question 56

How far do you need to watch in front when pushing someone in a wheel chair

Answer 56

3 meters 10 feet

Question 57

How far should you stop from the nearest rail on tracks

Answer 57

No closer than 5 meters 16 feet no further than 15 metres 49 feet

Question 58

What vehicles are required to stop at uncontrolled railway crossings

Answer 58

icles are: • school buses • vehicles carrying explosives as a cargo or part of their cargo • vehicles designated for carrying ammable liquids or gas, whether the vehicle is loaded or empty.

Question 59

If you notice a fire on a bus how far should you get your passengers awAy

Answer 59

35 meters 115 feet

Question 60

How far of stopping distance would it take travelling at 70 kmh

Answer 60

300 feet 90 meters