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