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