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Question 1 of 25

Which one of the following does NOT affect following distance?

Traffic
Driver’s mental and physical condition
Glare
Dusk
Changing road configurations
None of the above

Question 2 of 25

What is the first step of the pre-trip?

Open the hood
Start the engine to build the air pressure to 125 psi
Release the brakes
Chock the wheels

Question 3 of 25

Only one driver is required to sign the pre-trip, except in the event of?

A discrepancy between the two drivers regarding defective Items
Two different drivers are operating the same vehicle
One of the drivers is a novice
One of the drivers is a mechanic and not a regular driver on the vehicle

Question 4 of 25

If the oil pressure drops to “0” while driving what should the driver do?

Continue to drive to the nearest mechanic shop
Stop the vehicle immediately and investigate the source of the problem
Stop the truck and check the engine oil
Check the source of the problem when stopped for a break

Question 5 of 25

Larger distance between the trailer tires and the kingpin?

Reduces off-tracking
Increases off-tracking
Has no bearing on off-tracking
Only effects off-tracking if the trailer is 53’ and a tridem

Question 6 of 25

What are the emergency items required by law to be in the vehicle:

Triangles, First Aid Kit, and Fire Extinguisher
Gloves, First Aid Kit, and Fire Extinguisher
Flags, First Aid Kit, and Flashlight
Flares, First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher, and Flashlight

Question 7 of 25

Who is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle?

The owner
The driver
The company
The mechanic

Question 8 of 25

Fuel efficient driving techniques can reduce fuel consumption by as much as?

15%
20%
30%
5%

Question 9 of 25

When is a pre-trip required to be completed by law?

Daily
When it is suspected that there is a problem with the vehicle
When external Damage has been noted while approaching the vehicle
Weekly

Question 10 of 25

When taking her ICBC exam, the student’s truck may be loaded with which of the following?

Steel plates
Unbaffled liquids or dry bulk
Oversized loads
Dangerous goods or explosives

Question 11 of 25

Off-tracking is defined as?

The different paths that the front and rear wheels take when cornering
The different paths followed by large commercial vehicles and personal motor-vehicles when making a turn
The term for steering, while backing a tractor to connect to the trailer
When the front tires and the rear tires have different tread patterns

Question 12 of 25

When may a Class 2 driver pull a trailer exceeding 4,600 kilograms?

The bus and trailer have airbrakes
The bus is a single axle unit
Neither the bus and trailers nor towed vehicle have air brakes
Never

Question 13 of 25

A tire worn on the outer edges may indicate?

That the front steer axle is out of alignment
The load on the truck is too heavy
The tire is over inflated
The tire is under-inflated

Question 14 of 25

What is the final factor that will determine if the vehicle will move?

Friction
Traction
Condition of tires
Weather conditions

Question 15 of 25

When driving around a right hand curve, where should the driver position the vehicle through the curve?

Stay to the Right
Stay to the Left
Remain in the centre of the lane
Position of the vehicle is irrelevant

Question 16 of 25

When inspecting the surface of the tire, what is the driver looking for?

Adequate tread to move the water from below the tire in order to prevent hydroplaning
Adequate tread, even wear and that the plies are not separating
No lump, bulges or cracks
That the tire has to correct tread pattern

Question 17 of 25

What is the purpose of the National Safety Code?

To annoy drivers by putting in regulations that curtail the number of hours that they can operate a commercial vehicle
To protect the driving public from big bad trucks
To set out minimum safety standards for commercial vehicles, drivers and carriers operating in Canada
Does not apply in British Columbia as it has been deem ultra vires under the Highway Traffic Act

Question 18 of 25

What are the 3 ways to interpret the meaning of a sign?

Its position on the roadway, colour and shape
Shape, its position on the roadway and message printed on it
Shape, colour and the message printed on them
Colour, distance from an intersection and the message written on it

Question 19 of 25

Which instrument gauges should be checked immediately after starting the vehicle’s engine?

Oil, Voltmeter, Water Temperature, and Fuel Gauge
Fuel, Oil, and Air Brake Gauges
Oil, Voltmeter, and Air Brake Gauges
Oil, Pyrometer, and Air Brake Gauges

Question 20 of 25

Rust trails around the lug nuts on the tires indicate:

That the rim is defective
That the lugs may be loose
That the tire hasn’t been removed in some time
That the lugs are corroded and would be difficult to get off in the event of a tire repair

Question 21 of 25

The driver must do an en route check of his/her truck when?

After the first 80 km (50 miles), and every 240 km (150 miles) or three hours thereafter
Every two hours;Every 480 km (300 miles) or 4 hours, whichever comes first
A change of duty status
Either a or b – which ever comes first

Question 22 of 25

This sign means?

Proceed when clear
Slow moving vehicle – a vehicle traveling less than 40 km/hr
Do not enter
No stopping

Question 23 of 25

What is the definition of traffic flow?

The speed at which the traffic is moving on a roadway
The movement of a group of vehicles on a road, where the actions of one vehicle within this group may affect several or all of the vehicles
When vehicles are properly spaced three car lengths apart when traveling along the road
The movement of traffic along freeways and limited access highways

Question 24 of 25

What is the legal stopping position at a stop signed intersection?

Before the stop line
Before the sidewalk; Before the edge of the road
When no stop line present, before the stop sign
At different configured intersections 'a','b', and 'c' are correct

Question 25 of 25

What is the correct minimum following distance for buses, commercial trucks, and other heavy vehicles?

2 seconds
4 seconds
5 seconds
10 seconds

Class 1 (Tractor-Trailer) Practice - Test 1

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