Test Questions Flashcards
(117 cards)
1
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True or false
In order to be issued with a longer combination vehicles driver certificate, a driver must not have had any prior moving violations
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True
2
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What is a possible disciplinary action assessed to a carrier as a result of failing to follow a written safety program ?
A
Charges laid in court
3
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To safety complete a left turn in a large vehicle it is recommended that you …..?
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Ensure a wide enough turning arc to allow the vehicle to off trac on the left side without crossing the centre line
4
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What is required for an Alberta safety fitness certificate to be valid in other Canadian jurisdictions
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The registered vehicle must have Alberta plates and the carrier must declare that they are a federal company
5
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What is low speed off tracking
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When the rear tires are pulled inward of the steering path
6
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Which of the following is true of a truck registered for a weight of 10,000 kilograms being driven solely in Alberta
A. If the carrier wished to tow a trailer weighing 2,000 kilograms he/she would be required to obtain a safety fitness certificate
B. Federal law applies because the vehicle is weighing in excess of federally designated threshold
C. The driver is not required to obtain a safety fitness certificate for the reason that the vehicle is not being operated outside the province
D. According to provincial law the carrier must obtain a safety fitness certificate because of the weight of the vehicle
A
A. If the carrier wished to tow a trailer weighing 2,000 kilograms he/she would be required to obtain a safety fitness certificate
7
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What is not included in the official definition of a semi trailer
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It has axles either at its front or rear ends
8
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What does the ‘s’ condition code on a class 1,2 or 4 license signify
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The driver has completed the school bus driver improvement program
9
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When inspecting the power steering pump and hose on a pre trip inspection you should check for ?
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Leaks and fluid level
10
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Small defects discovered during an inspection do not need to be reported to the carrier
True or false
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False
11
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When inspecting the air lines on a vehicle with air brakes during pre trip inspection you should …?
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Ensure there are no cuts abrasions or cracks in the air lines
12
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What is the minimum seating capacity (including the driver) for a commercial vehicle to be considered a bus under the traffic safety act ?
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13
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What is required to upgrade from a class 5 to class 4 license
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Vision assessment
Knowledge test
Medical form completed by a doctor
14
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Qualifying for an air brake endorsement is mandatory to obtain what type of license
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Class 1
15
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To safely make a right turn in a large vehicle it is recommended that you …?
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Drive well into the intersection before starting the turn
16
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Why does the ‘Q’ endorsement not appear on a class one license
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A driver must have an air brake endorsement before applying for a class one license
17
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What is the maximum time a driver has to deliver a daily log to the employer under Alberta’s hours of service legislation
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20 days
18
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Each driver should receive training specified in the company’s safety plan and know how to perform their duties properly and safety
True or false
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True
19
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Carriers operating a tractor outside of Alberta are required to obtain a safety fitness certificate if the vehicle weighs in excess of …?
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4500 kilograms
20
Q
True or false
If you have a class 4 license you can operate a vehicle with a maximum seating capacity of 24, excluding the driver
A
True
21
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What is the difference between an A train and a C train
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An A train has an additional articulation point
22
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When performing the pre trip inspection for a truck tractor or three axel vehicle it is important to verify what
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That the axel has not breaks, cracks, holes, broken seals or bends
23
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Who is exempt from the requirement to obtain an SFC under provincial law
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Farmers
24
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Is a daily evaluation of each drivers knowledge of existing safety laws required as part of a carriers safety plan
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No
25
What lights would not be found at the rear of the vehicle of a bus
A. All of these lights would be found at the rear
B. Clearance and marker lights
C. White flashing strobe lights
D. Alternating amber and red flashing lights
A. All of these lights would be found at the rear
26
When is an airbrake ‘Q’ endorsement required
When taking the road test for a class 3 license with a single motor vehicle with three axels
27
According to Alberta’s hours of service legislation under which of the following conditions would a driver not be able to drive ?
A. If the road conditions are dangerous
B. If he/she has had more than 3 shifts that week
C. If he/she has already driven more than 10 hours during that shift
D. If he/she has already been on duty for 15 hours
D. If he/she has already been on duty for 15 hours
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Which is not one of the four conditions for having the daily log requirement waived under Alberta’s hours of service legislation
A. The driver stays within a 160 km radius of the home terminal
B. There are fewer than 8 hours of on duty driving time during a shift
C. The work shift does not exceed 15 hours
D. The driver starts and ends the work shifts at the same place
B. There are fewer than 8 hours of on duty driving time during a shift
29
Which of the following belts would you check during a pre trip inspection
A. All of the belts in the front of the engine
B. Alternator belt
C. Power steering belt
D. Water pump belt
A. All belts on the front of the engine
30
During a work shift a driver is not permitted to drive more than 13 hours under the federal hours of service regulations ....
True or false
True
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When should a defect be reported to the carrier
Immediately upon discovery of the defect
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Which of the following would not generally have an influence on perception time
A. The driver is feeling unwell
B. The driver is distracted
C. Poor road conditions
D. The driver has used drugs or alcohol
C. Poor road conditions
33
True or false
If the speed of a vehicle is doubled the braking force must be quadrupled
True
34
When uncoupling a truck trailer from a semi trailer when should you lower the landing gear
Before disconnecting the electrical and air lines and unlocking the fifth wheel
35
Clearance lights are required for vehicles wider than how many meters
2.05
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A vehicle inspection at a rest and check stop does not need to include what
The left and right turn signals work
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True or false
A holder of a class 2 operators license must provide a bus with a seating capacity of at least 20 passengers for a road test
False
38
Describe the factors of total stopping distance
The sum of perception distance, reaction distance, lag time distance and breaking distance
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What is lag time ?
The amount of time it takes for the air brakes system to respond after the driver has applied pressure on the brakes
40
The fifth wheel assembly sits on the rear axel of the lead trailer on a b train coupling mechanism
True or false
True
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True or false
Under Alberta’s vehicle inspection program buses must be inspected more frequently than trucks
True
42
True or false
If a trip inspection report was completed more than 24 hours ago it is invalid
True
43
What is the correct order of steps for a pre-trip air brake inspection?
c. Chock wheels; tractor protection system; park control valve; supply circuit; air system leaks; service break response
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What is the most important task in the coupling procedure?
To physically and visually check all connections
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How should you test the service brakes of a truck-tractor?
Drive forward slowly and stop
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When coupling a truck-tractor to a semi-trailer
Corrections should be made if you notice slack during the tug test
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What is the most accurate definition of traction?
Traction is the friction between the road surface and the area where the tire contacts that surface
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Which of the following is recommended practice for using the brakes when going through hills?
Downshift before going over the top of the hill
49
Which of the following statements is true about the holder of a Class 3 operator's licence?
a. He/she may operate all motor vehicles under Classes 1, 2, 4 and 6 for learning only
b. He/she can operate a single motor vehicle with three or more axles towing any type of trailer with one or more axles
c. He/she can transport passengers for hire as long as the motor vehicle has a seating capacity of less than 15 people
d. He/she may operate any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles that the holder of a Class 5 operator's licence may operate
He/she may operate any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles that the holder of a Class 5 operator's licence may operate
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If doing a pre-trip air brake inspection, which of the below would be acceptable pressure levels for the air supply valve and park control valve to pop out at?
a. Any pressure, as long as it is roughly equal for both valves
b. 50 PSI for the air supply valve and 30 PSI for the park control valvecorrect
c. 70 PSI for the air supply valve and 50 PSI for the park control valve
d. 35 PSI for the air supply valve and 15 PSI for the park control valve
50 PSI for the air supply valve and 30 PSI for the park control valve
51
Under which of the following circumstances would a driver not be permitted to drive under federal Hours of Service regulations?
a. The driver has already been on duty for 10 hours
b. The driver has taken a 36-hour reset and is switching from cycle 1 to cycle 2
c. A driver on cycle 2 has accumulated 120 hours of on-duty time in 12 dayscorrect
d. The driver has taken only 24 consecutive hours off in the preceding 14 days
A driver on cycle 2 has accumulated 120 hours of on-duty time in 12 days
52
Which out of the following would not be permitted to operate an ambulance with passengers?
a. Holder of a Class 1 operator's licence
b. Holder of a Class 4 operator's licence
c. Holder of a Class 3 operator's license
d. Holder of a Class 2 operator's licence
Holder of a Class 3 operator's licence
53
Which of the following statements about braking force is false? Assume that the two vehicles are identical except for weight and speed
a. A vehicle weighing 4000kg and travelling at 50kph will require the same braking force as a vehicle weighing 2000kg and travelling at 100kph
b. A vehicle weighing 4000kg will require twice the braking force of a vehicle weighing 2000kg
c. A vehicle weighing 1500kg will require half the braking force of a vehicle weighing 3000kg
d. A vehicle travelling at 80kph will require four times the braking force of a vehicle travelling at 40kph
A vehicle weighing 4000kg and travelling at 50kph will require the same braking force as a vehicle weighing 2000kg and travelling at 100kph
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What are the four factors affecting the distance a commercial vehicle needs to stop?
Brake condition; traction; weight; speed
55
What is the maximum permissible length for a straight truck?
12.5 metres
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What is the purpose of a trip inspection?
Ensure the early identification of a vehicle problem and defects before the vehicle is operated on the highway
57
What is normal driver reaction time?
¾ of a second
58
When parking a single unit Class 3 motor vehicle uphill, without a curb, the front wheels should be
Turned to the right
59
Which of the following road surfaces will help you achieve the best fuel efficiency?
Flat, multi-lane highway
60
When performing a turnaround with a school bus, the correct procedure is to
Wait for traffic to pass around you before reversing safely
61
Which of the following is correct procedure for a stopping at an uncontrolled railway crossing with a Class 2 vehicle?
. If on a multi-lane highway, move to the far right lane in advance of the crossing
62
If you are a school bus driver and there is a breakdown, the best course of action is to
Stop the bus as far off the roadway as practical and radio for help if you cannot fix the problem
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When loading a dump vehicle, what is one of the steps you must follow before moving the vehicle?
Secure the load so that it will not blow or fall off
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Which of statements below about making a turn with a school bus is false?
When stopped waiting to turn left, point the front wheels to a ten o'clock position
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When squeezing the fire extinguisher, what motion should you follow
Sweep the extinguisher from side-to-side, starting at one side of the fire
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Which of the following is correct about assisting a person in a wheelchair
Ensure that the wheelchair brakes are applied when the wheelchair is stopped
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Who from the choices below is exempt from wearing a seat belt where the assemblies are provided?
The driver of a taxicab when carrying a passenger for hire
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Which of the following situations could be unsafe when unloading a Class 3 vehicle into a hopper?
Unloading when there are people within the radius of the raised box
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Which of the following is not a considered a Class 4 vehicle?
Thirty-passenger school bus
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Who is legally allowed to refuel a propane vehicle?
Only those with proper certification or trainingcorrect
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You are driving a school bus on a foggy day with low visibility and you stop at an uncontrolled railway crossing. What is the best course of action to ensure safety?
Walk to the track yourself to see if you can cross safely, remembering to shut off the engine and set the brakes first
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When preparing to discharge a fire extinguisher to put out a fire, you should hold the extinguisher in what position?
Upright
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When parking a school bus downhill (on the right-hand side of the road), which of the following should you not do
Leave the vehicle in neutral if it has a manual transmission
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How many hazard classes of dangerous goods are there?
9
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As a school bus driver, you should never (3 things)
Break the four-second following rule
b. Drive with open front doors
c. Refuel a bus with passengers aboard
d. All answers are correct
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If you are operating an ambulance during an emergency, you could use the red flashing overhead lights and not the siren when
Never. You are required by law to always use the siren during an emergency
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When reversing to unload a dump vehicle, you should
Use the backing alarm if the vehicle is equipped with one
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What is the maximum speed limit for a loaded bus under ideal conditions?
90 km/h or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower
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When going through urban areas, all drivers must
Drive only on the routes specified for trucks and dangerous goods vehicles
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Which of the following is not a class of dangerous goods?
Biohazardous substances
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Ultimately, whose responsibility is it to ensure that employees have the proper training to work safely with dangerous goods?
The carrier
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What is the correct order of actions when operating a fire extinguisher?
Pull; Aim; Squeeze; Sweep
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Emergency medical responders driving with their sirens on are granted special driving permissions, but they are not able to:
Discard any and all laws under the Traffic Safety Act
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If reversing a school bus and you lose sight of the guide, what should you do
Stop immediately
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When approaching a very busy intersection in an emergency vehicle with your sirens and lights activated, you should
All answers are correctcorrect
b. Slow down
c. Ensure that other drivers have seen you before proceeding through a red light
d. Watch out for pedestrians
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What is the best approach for ensuring that students are behaved and conduct themselves safely on the bus?
Establish a good relationship with students, parents and teachers so that everyone is aware of the rules
87
An oxidizing substance is defined as:
A substance that contributes to the combustion of other material by yielding oxygen
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What are the warning signs of driver fatigue?
All answers are correctcorrect
b. Daydreaming and disconnected thoughts
c. The feeling that vehicles in the rear view mirror appeared out of nowhere
d. Accidentally drifting into other lanes
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When conversing with or offering help to someone with disabilities, it is important to:
Respect their desire for personal space
b. All answers are correct
c. Consider their visual, hearing or physical impairment when speaking to them
d. Identify yourself and provide reassurance about the transportation help you can provide
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What is considered a safe distance from the bus to bring your passengers if you notice a fire while on route?
35 metres
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When should you use a guide to assist with reversing?
If possible, always use a guide
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When a driver is making more than one delivery of dangerous goods, he or she should make note of the change in quantity of dangerous goods on the shipping document when
Immediately following each delivery
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What should you do when you approach a crossing in a large commercial vehicle and you notice that there is a STOP sign facing you on the opposite side of the tracks?
Before crossing, make sure there is sufficient space for your vehicle to clear the tracks when you'll reach the STOP sign
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Which of the following can commercial drivers not do while driving according to the Distracted Driving Law?
Hold and enter information into a GPS unit
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When is it safe to remove the safety marks from a vehicle that was carrying dangerous goods?
When the vehicle has been cleaned and purged of all residues of dangerous goods
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For what class of hazardous materials must a special document be carried in the vehicle that indicates the name of the authorized driver and is signed by the owner?
Explosives
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Which of the vehicles below would be required to stop at all uncontrolled railway crossings?
A truck that has just finished unloading a delivery of flammable liquid
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Which best describes the effect of centrifugal force on a vehicle when entering a curve?
It pushes the vehicle to the outside of the curve
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When do most fatigue related collisions occur?
Between 2 and 6am
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When entering a right curve in a large vehicle, the driver should:
Keep the front of the vehicle closer to the centre of the road
101
What is the symbol for a non-flammable, non-toxic compressed gas?
Green coloured diamond with a white cylindrical tube
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Under what conditions would a private passenger vehicle not be considered ‘for hire' under the Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation?
When the driver is party to an agreement to provide transportation to only his or her family members
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If a 'reserved lane' sign includes a list of hours of the day or days of the week on it, what do these mean?
They indicate when that lane is reserved
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What is the best solution for preventing driver fatigue?
Get plenty of sleep the night before driving and schedule breaks every two hours during your trip
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When driving a vehicle that is transporting dangerous goods, all pertinent documents should be located where?
Within reach or in a pocket mounted on the driver's door
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When are drivers of emergency vehicles are exempt from the Distracted Driving Law?
When acting within the scope of their employment
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Why are railway crossings potentially more dangerous for larger, heavier commercial vehicles?
These vehicles need more time to clear a crossing
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Which of the following is not one of the 'distractions' that a commercial vehicle driver would be fined for under the Distracted Driving Law of the Traffic Safety Act?
Read a GPS display screen
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The law requires that the wheels of a parked vehicle be no farther than what distance from the curb?
50 centimetres
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What should you do if you have begun crossing a set of railroad tracks and the crossing lights begin to flash?
Keep driving forward
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If you are a driver of persons with disabilities on a city bus, you should
Always communicate with your passengers and be understanding of their needs
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When reversing a semi-trailer, you should:
Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction to where you want the trailer to go
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In what situations would the use of CB radios be exempt from the Distracted Driving Law?
When participating in a search and rescue operation or when communicating extreme weather conditions
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If safety marks are needed to indicate the presence of dangerous goods, where on the vehicle should they be placed?
On each side and each end of the trailer or transport unit
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Corrosive materials can corrode
Human skin
Internal tissue
Metal
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What does a white diamond on a black background featured on a 'reserved lane' sign indicate?
Vehicles in the reserved lane travel in the same direction as traffic
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To lower the risk of fire, you should
Touch the fuel hose nozzle against the filler pipe before filling up with fuelcorrect
