Written test questions 2 Flashcards
Any load which projects from the rear of the vehicle by 1.5m (5 feet) or more must be marked with:
a. A yellow flag or marker in daylight a, blue light at night
b. A red flag or marker in daylight, amber light at night
c. A red flag or marker on in daylight, red light at night
d. A blue flag or marker ni daylight, a yelow light at night
A red flag or marker in daylight, red light at night
When starting to move a loaded tractor-trailer, the vehicle should be Put in
a. The highest available gear
b. The lowest available gear
c. Doesn’t matter as long as the vehicle moves
d. The second lowest available gear
b. The lowest available gear
When uncoupling, the landing gear should:
a. Be lowered before brakes are set or wheels are chocked
b. Be lowered onto firm ground
c. Be lowered to raise trailer 6 inches above tract.or height
d. Be lowered after the trailer is uncoupled
Be lowered onto firm ground
What factor does not affect the maximum allowable gross weight of a commercial vehicle?
a. The weight allowed on the steering axle
b. Cargo weight
c. The distance between the axles
d. The number of axles
Cargo weight
Allowing the clutch to slip will result in:
a. A faster acceleration when the vehicle is loaded
b. Damage due to overheating
c. Alonger lasting clutch
d. Electrical problems
Damage due to overheating
When climbing a steep hill and your speed Is reduced you should:
a. Continue driving and activate four-way flashers during ascent
b. Continue at slow Speed while ignoring folowing traffic
c. Use left signal to let following traffic know that ti is safe to pass
d. Move to the left to prevent passing
Continue driving and activate four-way flashers during ascent
Which of the following would be considered a minor defect when conducting a daily inspection?
a. Flat tire
b. Exhaust leaks into the cab
c. Broken leaf springs
d. Broken clearance lamps
Broken clearance lamps
What is the maximum number of hours you can drive in a day?
a. 10 hours
b.12 hours
c. 13 hours
d.15 hours
13 hours
To safely complete a turn you should:
a. Should horn to warn pedestrians
b. Touch brakes to warn following vehicles
c. Proceed slowly and monitor rear wheels of vehicle to avoid curbs, edges and other objects
d. Alternate high and low beams ot warn oncoming vehicles
Proceed slowly and monitor rear wheels of vehicle to avoid curbs, edges and other objects
When you perform a daily inspection and find no defects, what must you do?
a. Skip the daily inspection report and proceed
b. Complete and sign the daily inspection report
c. Inform operator and do not proceed
d. Call the mechanic and schedule an appointment
Complete and sign the daily inspection report
The purpose of a central apron in a roundabout is to:
a. Create an extra lane for all traffic
b. Ad a visible finish ot the inner and outer edges
c. Allow rear wheels to rider over right hand or outside curb
d. Allow the rear wheels to mount the centre portion of the roadway
d. Allow the rear wheels to mount the centre portion of the roadway
When can you drive the vehicle after identifying a major defect?
a. Only after the defect is repaired
b. Until end of day
c. until next daily inspection
d. Only after it is reported
Only after the defect is repaired
You may notice excessive lash or free play which may indicate a defect in:
a. Brake chamber
b. Suspension
c. Tire tread
d. Steering
Steering
What is the maximum number of hours that a daily inspection report is valid for:
a. 12 hours
b. 24 hours
c. 36 hours
d. 48 hours
b. 24 hours
You must inspect the load securement and make necessary adjustments after:
a. 80 Km
b. 100 Krn
c. 150 Km
d.300 Km
80 Km
Who is responsible for ensuring that loads are secured while in operation:
a. The dispatcher
b The shipper
c. The owner
d. The driver
The driver
A good safe driving Practice on a multi-lane highway is to:
a. Manage your blind spot and keep adequate space
b. Always drive slower than surrounding traffic to make it easier for traffic to pass
c. Folow other vehicles as closely as possible to make ti easier for traffic to Pass by .
d. Constant, change lanes
Manage your blind spot and keep adequate space
To assist you in performing the daily inspection, it is necessary to
a. Inspect only major fault areas
b. Ignore items which have not been a problem
c. Follow a systematic approach, inspection sheet or applicable schedule
d. Memorize al the items to be checked
Follow a systematic approach, inspection sheet or applicable schedule
Gross weight of a commercial motor vehicle means:
a. The weight of the trailer without the load
b. The weight of the load
c. The weight of the vehicle
d. The combined weight of the vehicle and the load
The combined weight of the vehicle and the load
Excessive free play or lash e.g., over 10cm (4 inches), may indicate to you that:
a. Steering needs repair or adjustment before proceeding
b. Front tires are too small
c. Minor defect should be noted
d. No action is required
Steering needs repair or adjustment before proceeding
When approaching a railway crossing and the signals lights are activated, you must stop:
a. 5 metres from the nearest rail
b. 10 metres from the nearest rail c. IS metres from the nearest rail d. 20 metres from the nearest rail
5 metres from the nearest rail
The responsibility for the safe operating condition of a commercial motor vehicle is that of:
a. The police and the driver
b. The operator and the driver
c. The operator and the mechanic
d. The mechanic and the driver
The operator and the driver
The key principle in loading any cargo on a commercial vehicle is to ensure:
a. Load is al the way to the back over rear axle
b. Load is on driver side of trailer for ease of viewing
c. Load is on the passenger side of the vehicle to increase field of view
d. Load is balanced for safety and vehicle stability
Load is balanced for safety and vehicle stability
- The maximum height commercial motor vehicle, Including the load is:
a. 3.75 meters (12.3 feet)
b. 4.15 metres (13.6 feet)
e. 4.85 metres (15.9 feet,
d. 5.25 metres (17.2 feet,
4.15 metres (13.6 feet)
