Class 1 beginner test questions

 40 Class 1 beginner test questions in Canada:

 

 

    What is the maximum legal length of a tractor and trailer?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------           tractor and trailer including load, 23 metres

2.      If the rear overhang exceeds 1.0 metre, it must carry a red flag not less than _____ centimetres square at the end of the load.----------------- 30cm

3.      What is the background color of a dangerous goods class 4, (division 3) placard?------------------------------------------------------------------------- blue

4.      Who is responsible for supplying the initial carrier with the appropriate safety marks and dangerous goods documentation?--------------------- Consignor

5.      When it becomes necessary to block off more than one lane of traffic to

negotiate a sharp right turn, what special precautions should a driver take?------------------------------------------------------------------------------- properly check the mirror for traffic that may try to pass you on the right

6.      When coupling a tractor to a trailer, connect the air lines:---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- before the fifth wheel makes contact with the apron of the trailer

7.      How many divisions are there in dangerous goods class 5?---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- two

8.      The legal length of vehicle varies according to the type of vehicle. The maximum length of a single is ______ metres.----------------------------- 12.5

9.                     The investment of time in checking a vehicle before starting out as required by law, will often prevent what?----------------------------- All of the ablove

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               a.                           an accident resulting from mechanical failure

               b.                           costly delays

               c.                           late deliveries due to on route breakdown

               d.                           all of the above

1   All left turns must be started in the left lane as close to the center line or median as possible.

 When turning with a bus, the bus should be positioned approximately _____ metre(s) from the center lane or median.---------------------------- One

1  The maximum allowable height of a vehicle on a highway is:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.15 metres

1  To reduce glare, do not look directly at the headlights of oncoming traffic, instead look at the:--------------------------------------------------------right edge of the road

   Tires of a vehicle with a GVWR of 4499 KG or less should have a tire tread of:---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.6 mm

   If the speed of the vehicle is doubled, how many times must the braking force be increased to stop the vehicle?----------------------------------- Four

   When inspecting the front steering tires of a bus or a truck with a GVWR of 4500 KGS or over, what is the required tire tread depth?----------- 3.2 mm

1  How would you test to verify that the jaws of the fifth wheel have locked to the trailer pin?----------------------------------------------------------- with the tractor brakes released, trailer brakes applied, in forward gear and the engine running, try to tug

against the jaws of the coupler

1   Dim your headlights at least _____ metres from oncoming vehicles.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 450

1  Vehicles transporting loose hay, straw or fodder can be loaded to a maximum of _____ metres overall width without a permit.----------------- 3.7 metres

1  What preventive measures should a driver take before entering a narrow bridge from a curved approach?------------------------------------------ must exercise caution and be aware of the vehicles off-track

2  How can a driver safely conduct a test for an 'icy' road surface?--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- start out slowly, testing the steering and brakes for control

2   When a commercial passenger vehicle is being fuelled, the most important procedure is to:----------------------------------------------------------- keep the nozzle of the fuel-hose in contact with the fuel-intake so it will provide a ground to the fuel-tank

   A project exceeding _____ metre(s) beyond the front bumper is prohibited unless authorized in a permit.------------------------------------------- 1.0 metres

2  If carrying passengers, a Class 2 licence is required to drive a bus having a seating capacity of how many passengers?---------------------------- over 24

2  A Manitoba Class 3 and higher licence is acceptable as a Commercial Driver's Licence (CDL) in the United States. --------------------------------- Twenty-One

For operation under the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), you must be

 at least _____ years of age and carry a completed medical card.

2   Drivers descending steep grades with a loaded vehicle should:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- select a lower gear before starting downhill which will keep the rpm just below governed speed

2  When a wheel or wheel assembly becomes separated from a vehicle it will:---------------------------------------------------------------------------- travel faster than the vehicle

2  To proceed down a steep grade, at what point should the driver gear down?-------------------------------------------------------------------------- before descending the grade

2   Right turns into very narrow streets may require that you proceed well into the intersection with the

                bus before commencing the turn. It may be necessary to travel over the:------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Center line

2      Which of the following vehicles may have to stop at all rail crossings?------------------------------------------------------------------------ All of the above

               a.                           regular buses

               b.                           school buses

               c.                           vehicles carrying flammable materials

               d.                           all of the above

  If the weight and the speed of the vehicle are doubled, how many times must the braking force be increased to stop the vehicle?----------- Eight

3   What are the three steps a driver should take, when it is impossible to have a guide, before backing a large vehicle?--------------------------- step out of the vehicle and check the backing area for hazards; check for clearances; enter the cab, sound the

horn and observe both mirrors while backing slowly

3  What is the background color of a dangerous goods class 3 placard?----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Red

3   The technique of 'Double Clutching' is helpful when shifting gears because:----------------------------------------------------------------------------            shifting is faster and smoother

3  When carrying passengers, a class 4 licence is required to operate a SCHOOL BUS

 having a seating capacity of between eleven and _____ passengers.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  36

3   If carrying passengers, a Class 2 licence is required to drive a SCHOOL BUS having a seating capacity of how many passengers?---------------over 36

3  To execute a sharp turn to the right, the driver should position the bus at least ______ metres from the curb.------------------------------------ one to two

3   When stopping at a railway crossing in a non-restricted speed area (rural area), you should stop at least _____ metres away.----------------- 15

3  A vehicle and its load must not exceed the maximum legal width of--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.60 metres

   When required to park near a railway crossing, what is the minimum distance from the nearest track that a driver may park a vehicle?-------- Thirty Metres

4   What is the prime factor which determines the amount of control the driver has over a vehicle on a curve?---------------------------------------- speed of the vehicle

4   During the period of 'Spring Road Restrictions', what must drivers ensure?------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the load does not exceed the restricted weight amount

4   When inspecting tires on the rear of a bus or a truck with a GVWR of 4500 KGS or over, what should the tire tread depth be?------------------1.6 mm

4  Who is resonsible for ensuring that dangerous goods safety marks are in place and are not damaged or lost during transport?----------------- Carrier

 
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