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Question 1 of 15

What is the following distance when driving a bus, truck or other heavy vehicle?

5 seconds
2 seconds
3 seconds
4 seconds

Question 2 of 15

How many hours are you allowed on-duty before you are not allowed to drive?

14
16
12
15
If time is deferred ‘a’ and ‘b’ are correct

Question 3 of 15

Vehicle tail swing must be at the forefront of the driver’s mind when conducting which of the following manoeuvres?

Backing
Turning
Driving in a straight line
Operating in rural areas
‘a’ and ‘b’ are correct

Question 4 of 15

When a traffic light stops working, what is the correct procedure to advance through the intersection?

First person to arrive has the right-of-way
Person on the right has the right-of-way
The biggest vehicle has the right-of-way
The intersection is to be treated as a four-way stop

Question 5 of 15

What is one of the hazards of stopping a tractor/trailer combination?

Jackknifing
Either the tractor or the trailer may have ABS and the other does not, which could potentially lead to jackknifing
Misjudging the stopping distance of the vehicle and skidding through the intersection or colliding with another vehicle or object
The air brakes have a high probability of failure

Question 6 of 15

Which of the following increase the chances of a vehicle hydroplaning?

Worn tires
Water deeper than 4 inches
Low air pressure
Tires smaller then size eleven
“a” and “c” are correct

Question 7 of 15

Which of the following is NOT a tool required to complete a pre-trip inspection?

A tool to pry on the air brake chamber pushrod to check for free stroke
Tire pressure gauge to check tires
Impact wrench
A watch or other timing device to check air brake leakage and buildup time
A flashlight to inspect components

Question 8 of 15

What is the difference between ABS and ATC?

Anti-lock braking system versus Automatic Traction Control
Steering versus braking
One system pertains to the truck while the other pertains to the trailer
Both use the same fundamental system, but one maintains steering during hard braking, while the other redirects power away from a wheel that has lost traction

Question 9 of 15

How many hours must you take off to reset Cycle #2?

36
72
24
48

Question 10 of 15

Pre-trip inspection reports must be given to the carrier within?

30 days
60 days
20 days
7 days

Question 11 of 15

When driving a commercial vehicle slower than the traffic flow, tailgaters often drive where?

At the rear of your vehicle in the blind spot increasing the risk of a rear-end collision
In the right-hand lane
Two cars back
Keeping pace with your vehicle in the left lane refusing to pass or capitulate to traffic behind

Question 12 of 15

When should a retarding device by used?

When your best friend is teasing you about a bad date that you went on 10 years ago
On roads that are NOT snow covered or wet
At high RPMs
Only during adverse weather conditions

Question 13 of 15

When coupling a tractor to a semi-trailer, in what sequence should that airlines be connected to the trailer?

Before backing under the trailer and connecting the king pin to the 5th wheel
Before backing under the trailer if it is not equipped with spring brakes;After hooking the king pin to the 5th wheel if the trailer is equipped with spring brakes
After cranking up the landing gear
“b” and “c” are correct

Question 14 of 15

Where should the majority of the weight of a load on a semi-trailer be placed?

5th wheel
At the rear of the trailer
At the midway point of the trailer
Directly over the trailer axles

Question 15 of 15

This sign means?

Shows an action that is not permitted
Tells about motorist services that not available
Explains lane use
Warns of hazards ahead and the likelihood of colliding with these

Class 1 (Tractor-Trailer) Practice - Test 4

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