Ontario Truck Driver's Knowledge Exam 1 1 / 20 Gross weight of a commercial vehicle means: The weight of the vehicle and load The weight of the vehicle The weight of the load The weight the tires are able to support 2 / 20 Allowing the clutch to slip will result in: A faster get-away when the vehicle is loaded Electrical problems A longer lasting clutch Clutch failure due to overheating 3 / 20 No vehicle, including the load, shall exceed a height greater than: 2.5 meters (approx 8 feet) 1.5 meters (approx 5 feet) 6.15 meters (approx 20 feet) 4.15 meters (approx 14 feet) 4 / 20 After completing the circle check and coupling, the foot brake should be checked: Whenever convenient At the first intersection Immediately after the vehicle is underway Within the first 10 miles of operation 5 / 20 A commercial vehicle driver can be required to attend a truck inspection station at the request of a: Mechanic Fellow truck driver By-law officer Police or Ministry appointed officer 6 / 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 Be aware of following vehicles and pull off roadway when safe, allowing traffic to pass Use left signal to let following traffic know that it is safe to pass Move to the left to prevent 7 / 20 Which of the following items are checked at a truck inspection station? Axle spacing and weight All of these Driver's licence Driver's daily log book 8 / 20 After completing the circle check and coupling, the foot brake should be checked: Immediately after the vehicle is underway Whenever convenient At the first intersection Within the first 10 miles of operation 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 A driver, holding a class A licence, may not drive a: Passenger automobile Tractor-trailer combination vehicle Motorcycle Tandem dump track 11 / 20 When uncoupling, the landing gear should: Be lowered before the trailer is uncoupled Not be lowered if the ground is firm Not be lowered if the trailer brakes are set Be lowered after the trailer is uncoupled 12 / 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 Check the rear view mirror and proceed Flash the brake lights Sound the horn and activate the 4-way flashers 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 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 center line of the highway keep the front of the vehicle close to the right edge of the highway 15 / 20 The responsibility for ensuring that loads are balanced and secured at all times is that of: The owner The person responsible for loading The driver The owner and the person responsible for loading 16 / 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 Sound the horn only Flash the brake lights only 17 / 20 To assist a driver in performing the daily circle check, it is a good idea to: Ask a fellow driver to complete it Follow a systematic inspection sheet Memorize all items to be checked Ignore items which have not been a problem 18 / 20 Before moving the unit, after coupling has been completed, the driver must: Secure the tractor against movement Carries out the engine check Raise and secure the landing gear Connect the brake and electrical lines 19 / 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 20 / 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 Your score is 0% Restart quiz
