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