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Question 1 of 15

Which of the following does NOT decrease a danger zone?

Covering the brake
Lower speeds
Smaller vehicle
Heavy loads

Question 2 of 15

What is required before oversize or overweight loads may be transported?

Permits
Flags and oversized signs
Proper tiedowns
Tarps

Question 3 of 15

When driving north of the 60th parallel you may not drive after how many hours on-duty?

15
18
14
16

Question 4 of 15

When descending a hill and the driver notices smoke coming from an oil-filled hub, what should she do?

Continue to the next rest and then stop and investigate the source of the problem
Stop immediately and investigate the source of the problem
Drive to the next truckstop and call dispatch
Ask your co-driver why there is smoke coming from the hub and follow his instructions

Question 5 of 15

What are the top two reasons that commercial drivers are involved in a police reported casualty crash?

Drink driving and fatigue
Driving without due care and attention and unsafe speed
Amphetamines and poor diet
Old equipment and a ‘reckless’ attitude

Question 6 of 15

Which of the following distinguishes a professional driver?

Set their pace in accordance with the existing conditions and traffic flow
Maintain a safe space margin ahead, behind and to the sides
Allow time to read and interpret the traffic pattern
Continuously plan an escape route in case the danger zone becomes occupied
“a” and “c” are correct
All of the above

Question 7 of 15

Which of following ailments do NOT preclude a BC driver from operating in the United States?

Epilepsy
The use of prescription glasses for driving
Diabetes controlled by insulin
You do not meet the US hearing standards

Question 8 of 15

When are drivers required to complete a pre-hill inspection?

On grades of more than 8%
When indicated by regulatory signs that a pre-hill inspection is required
At the beginning of the day when the driver knows she will be operating in mountainous terrain
Only a regulation specific to the province of BC and unless otherwise indicated it is only a suggestion

Question 9 of 15

ABS (Anti-lock braking systems) allow the driver to?

Stop in a shorter distance
Avoid that pesky Sponge-Bob-Square-Pants, whom likes to wander around in traffic
Brake and steer at the same time
Drive faster and follow more closely owing to the fact that the car has added safety features

Question 10 of 15

What are the 4 types of retarders?

Engine, Exhaust, Hydraulic driveline and Electric driveline
Engine, Exhaust, Hydraulic driveline and the Flintstone’s Foot drag
Exhaust,Hydraulic driveline, Electric driveline and Pyrometer
Exhaust, Hydraulic driveline and Electric driveline

Question 11 of 15

A danger zone is defined as?

The theme song from the movie “Top Gun”
The section of road through which a vehicle must travel before it can stop
The section of road a pedestrian must cross when not crossing at an intersection and no crosswalk is available
The stretch of road that parallels an off- or on-ramp on freeways

Question 12 of 15

Commercial vehicles exceeding what weight are required to report to scales when the sign indicates that these are open?

4,600kg
5,500kg
10,000kg
All commercial vehicles

Question 13 of 15

Which of the following is a legal driving cycle in the United States?

60 hours of on-duty time in 7 days
65 hours of on-duty time in 7 days
70 hours of on-duty time in 9 days
70 hours of on-duty time in 7 days

Question 14 of 15

Why are drivers required to complete a trip inspection report?

To save money by preventing the vehicle from breaking down en-route
It is company policy;It is required as part of the National Safety Code regulations to ensure minimum safety standards within the commercial trucking industry
To ensure that the safety features on the vehicle are operational
‘c’ and ‘d’ are correct

Question 15 of 15

downhill

This sign means?

A crash is imminent
Incredibly steep hill and driver should gear down to a lower gear
Scenic lookout ahead
18% of the trucks on this hill are single axle vehicles

Class 3 (Tandem-Truck) Practice - Test 4

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