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