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: Landing gear can be raised Coupling is secure Coupling is not secure Vehicle is ready to be driven 2 / 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 3 / 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 4 / 20 Before reversing a tractor-trailer when no observer is available, the driver should: Leaves the vehicle and checks the path it will take Sound the horn only Flash the brake lights only Check the rear view mirrors only 5 / 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 6 / 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 7 / 20 After completing the circle check and coupling, the foot brake should be checked: Immediately after the vehicle is underway At the first intersection Within the first 10 miles of operation Whenever convenient 8 / 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 9 / 20 The maximum width of a commercial vehicle, including the load, shall not exceed: 5.0 meters (approx 16 feet) 2.0 meters (approx 7 feet) 2.6 meters (approx 9 feet) 1.6 meters (approx 5 feet) 10 / 20 Before moving the unit, after coupling has been completed, the driver must: Connect the brake and electrical lines Carries out the engine check Raise and secure the landing gear Secure the tractor against movement 11 / 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 12 / 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 13 / 20 A driver, holding a class A licence, may not drive a: Tractor-trailer combination vehicle Tandem dump track Passenger automobile Motorcycle 14 / 20 Allowing the clutch to slip will result in: Clutch failure due to overheating A faster get-away when the vehicle is loaded A longer lasting clutch Electrical problems 15 / 20 When starting to move a loaded tractor-trailer the vehicle should be put in: The lowest available gear The second lowest available gear Doesn't matter as long as vehicle moves The highest available gear 16 / 20 The responsibility for ensuring that loads are balanced and secured at all times is that of: The owner and the person responsible for loading The driver The owner The person responsible for loading 17 / 20 A driver applying for class A driver's licence must be at least: 16 years of age 18 years of age 21 years of age 15 years of age 18 / 20 No vehicle, including the load, shall exceed a height greater than: 1.5 meters (approx 5 feet) 2.5 meters (approx 8 feet) 4.15 meters (approx 14 feet) 6.15 meters (approx 20 feet) 19 / 20 Gross weight of a commercial vehicle means: The weight the tires are able to support The weight of the load The weight of the vehicle The weight of the vehicle and load 20 / 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 Your score is 0% Restart quiz
