Ontario Truck Driver's Knowledge Exam 1 1 / 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) 2 / 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 3 / 20 Before reversing a tractor-trailer when no observer is available, the driver should: Check the rear view mirrors only Sound the horn only Flash the brake lights only Leaves the vehicle and checks the path it will take 4 / 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 5 / 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 driver The person responsible for loading 6 / 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 7 / 20 Allowing the clutch to slip will result in: A longer lasting clutch Electrical problems Clutch failure due to overheating A faster get-away when the vehicle is loaded 8 / 20 To assist a driver in performing the daily circle check, it is a good idea to: Follow a systematic inspection sheet Ask a fellow driver to complete it Ignore items which have not been a problem Memorize all items to be checked 9 / 20 A driver, holding a class A licence, may not drive a: Tractor-trailer combination vehicle Passenger automobile Motorcycle Tandem dump track 10 / 20 When uncoupling, the landing gear should: Not be lowered if the ground is firm Not be lowered if the trailer brakes are set Be lowered after the trailer is uncoupled Be lowered before the trailer is uncoupled 11 / 20 When making a right turn in a tractor-trailer, the driver should: Check the rear view mirror and proceed Flash the brake lights Allow sufficient room to prevent the trailer wheels from going over the curb or sidewalk Sound the horn and activate the 4-way flashers 12 / 20 A driver applying for class A driver's licence must be at least: 15 years of age 18 years of age 16 years of age 21 years of age 13 / 20 When starting to move a loaded tractor-trailer the vehicle should be put in: The lowest available gear The second lowest available gear The highest available gear Doesn't matter as long as vehicle moves 14 / 20 The maximum width of a commercial vehicle, including the load, shall not exceed: 1.6 meters (approx 5 feet) 2.0 meters (approx 7 feet) 2.6 meters (approx 9 feet) 5.0 meters (approx 16 feet) 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 After coupling, if any space appears between the upper plate of the trailer and fifth wheel, this indicates that: Vehicle is ready to be driven Coupling is secure Landing gear can be raised Coupling is not secure 17 / 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 18 / 20 If forced to reduce speed while climbing a steep hill, the driver of a commercial vehicle should: Use left signal to let following traffic know that it is safe to pass Continue at slow speed while ignoring following traffic Move to the left to prevent Be aware of following vehicles and pull off roadway when safe, allowing traffic to pass 19 / 20 Which of the following items are checked at a truck inspection station? Axle spacing and weight Driver's daily log book Driver's licence All of these 20 / 20 Before moving the unit, after coupling has been completed, the driver must: Raise and secure the landing gear Connect the brake and electrical lines Carries out the engine check Secure the tractor against movement Your score is 0% Restart quiz
