Ontario Truck Driver's Knowledge Exam 1 1 / 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 Use left signal to let following traffic know that it is safe to pass Move to the left to prevent Be aware of following vehicles and pull off roadway when safe, allowing traffic to pass 2 / 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 Check the rear view mirrors only Sound the horn only 3 / 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 4 / 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 Secure the tractor against movement Carries out the engine check 5 / 20 When making a right turn in a tractor-trailer, the driver should: Sound the horn and activate the 4-way flashers 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 6 / 20 Gross weight of a commercial vehicle means: The weight of the vehicle and load The weight of the load The weight the tires are able to support The weight of the vehicle 7 / 20 To assist a driver in performing the daily circle check, it is a good idea to: Ask a fellow driver to complete it Memorize all items to be checked Ignore items which have not been a problem Follow a systematic inspection sheet 8 / 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 not secure Vehicle is ready to be driven Coupling is secure 9 / 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 10 / 20 A driver, holding a class A licence, may not drive a: Motorcycle Passenger automobile Tractor-trailer combination vehicle Tandem dump track 11 / 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 12 / 20 The responsibility for ensuring that loads are balanced and secured at all times is that of: The person responsible for loading The owner The driver The owner and the person responsible for loading 13 / 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) 14 / 20 A commercial vehicle driver can be required to attend a truck inspection station at the request of a: Fellow truck driver Police or Ministry appointed officer Mechanic By-law officer 15 / 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 center line of the highway keep the front of the vehicle close to the right edge of the highway Flash the brake lights keep the front of the vehicle in the center of the line 16 / 20 After completing the circle check and coupling, the foot brake should be checked: Within the first 10 miles of operation Whenever convenient At the first intersection Immediately after the vehicle is underway 17 / 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) 2.0 meters (approx 7 feet) 1.6 meters (approx 5 feet) 18 / 20 A driver applying for class A driver's licence must be at least: 18 years of age 15 years of age 16 years of age 21 years of age 19 / 20 When starting to move a loaded tractor-trailer the vehicle should be put in: Doesn't matter as long as vehicle moves The second lowest available gear The highest available gear The lowest available gear 20 / 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 Your score is 0% Restart quiz
