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