Ontario Truck Driver's Knowledge Exam 1 1 / 20 Allowing the clutch to slip will result in: Electrical problems A faster get-away when the vehicle is loaded Clutch failure due to overheating A longer lasting clutch 2 / 20 A driver, holding a class A licence, may not drive a: Passenger automobile Tandem dump track Motorcycle Tractor-trailer combination vehicle 3 / 20 After coupling, if any space appears between the upper plate of the trailer and fifth wheel, this indicates that: Vehicle is ready to be driven Coupling is not secure Landing gear can be raised Coupling is secure 4 / 20 When starting to move a loaded tractor-trailer the vehicle should be put in: The lowest available gear The highest available gear The second lowest available gear Doesn't matter as long as vehicle moves 5 / 20 If forced to reduce speed while climbing a steep hill, the driver of a commercial vehicle should: Be aware of following vehicles and pull off roadway when safe, allowing traffic to pass Use left signal to let following traffic know that it is safe to pass Move to the left to prevent Continue at slow speed while ignoring following traffic 6 / 20 No vehicle, including the load, shall exceed a height greater than: 2.5 meters (approx 8 feet) 4.15 meters (approx 14 feet) 1.5 meters (approx 5 feet) 6.15 meters (approx 20 feet) 7 / 20 Gross weight of a commercial vehicle means: The weight of the vehicle and load The weight of the vehicle The weight the tires are able to support The weight of the load 8 / 20 After completing the circle check and coupling, the foot brake should be checked: Within the first 10 miles of operation Immediately after the vehicle is underway Whenever convenient At the first intersection 9 / 20 While rounding a curve to the right on a 2-lane highway with tractor-trailer, the driver should: keep the front of the vehicle close to the center line of the highway keep the front of the vehicle close to the right edge of the highway Flash the brake lights keep the front of the vehicle in the center of the line 10 / 20 A driver applying for class A driver's licence must be at least: 15 years of age 18 years of age 21 years of age 16 years of age 11 / 20 The maximum width of a commercial vehicle, including the load, shall not exceed: 2.6 meters (approx 9 feet) 1.6 meters (approx 5 feet) 5.0 meters (approx 16 feet) 2.0 meters (approx 7 feet) 12 / 20 A commercial vehicle driver can be required to attend a truck inspection station at the request of a: By-law officer Police or Ministry appointed officer Fellow truck driver Mechanic 13 / 20 The responsibility for ensuring that loads are balanced and secured at all times is that of: The owner The owner and the person responsible for loading The person responsible for loading The driver 14 / 20 After completing the circle check and coupling, the foot brake should be checked: Immediately after the vehicle is underway Within the first 10 miles of operation At the first intersection Whenever convenient 15 / 20 Before moving the unit, after coupling has been completed, the driver must: Secure the tractor against movement Carries out the engine check Connect the brake and electrical lines Raise and secure the landing gear 16 / 20 To assist a driver in performing the daily circle check, it is a good idea to: Ignore items which have not been a problem Follow a systematic inspection sheet Ask a fellow driver to complete it Memorize all items to be checked 17 / 20 When uncoupling, the landing gear should: Be lowered after the trailer is uncoupled Be lowered before the trailer is uncoupled Not be lowered if the trailer brakes are set Not be lowered if the ground is firm 18 / 20 Which of the following items are checked at a truck inspection station? All of these Driver's licence Axle spacing and weight Driver's daily log book 19 / 20 Before reversing a tractor-trailer when no observer is available, the driver should: Check the rear view mirrors only Sound the horn only Flash the brake lights only Leaves the vehicle and checks the path it will take 20 / 20 When making a right turn in a tractor-trailer, the driver should: Allow sufficient room to prevent the trailer wheels from going over the curb or sidewalk Flash the brake lights Sound the horn and activate the 4-way flashers Check the rear view mirror and proceed Your score is 0% Restart quiz
