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