Ontario Truck Driver's Knowledge Exam 1 1 / 20 When making a right turn in a tractor-trailer, the driver should: Sound the horn and activate the 4-way flashers 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 2 / 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 3 / 20 The responsibility for ensuring that loads are balanced and secured at all times is that of: The person responsible for loading The driver The owner The owner and the person responsible for loading 4 / 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 5 / 20 After completing the circle check and coupling, the foot brake should be checked: Whenever convenient Within the first 10 miles of operation Immediately after the vehicle is underway At the first intersection 6 / 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 7 / 20 Before moving the unit, after coupling has been completed, the driver must: Secure the tractor against movement Connect the brake and electrical lines Raise and secure the landing gear Carries out the engine check 8 / 20 A commercial vehicle driver can be required to attend a truck inspection station at the request of a: Mechanic Police or Ministry appointed officer Fellow truck driver By-law officer 9 / 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 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 10 / 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 Ask a fellow driver to complete it Ignore items which have not been a problem 11 / 20 Allowing the clutch to slip will result in: A longer lasting clutch Electrical problems A faster get-away when the vehicle is loaded Clutch failure due to overheating 12 / 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 13 / 20 After coupling, if any space appears between the upper plate of the trailer and fifth wheel, this indicates that: Coupling is secure Landing gear can be raised Coupling is not secure Vehicle is ready to be driven 14 / 20 A driver applying for class A driver's licence must be at least: 18 years of age 16 years of age 15 years of age 21 years of age 15 / 20 A driver, holding a class A licence, may not drive a: Tractor-trailer combination vehicle Passenger automobile Tandem dump track Motorcycle 16 / 20 When uncoupling, the landing gear should: Not be lowered if the trailer brakes are set Be lowered after the trailer is uncoupled Not be lowered if the ground is firm Be lowered before the trailer is uncoupled 17 / 20 The maximum width of a commercial vehicle, including the load, shall not exceed: 1.6 meters (approx 5 feet) 2.6 meters (approx 9 feet) 5.0 meters (approx 16 feet) 2.0 meters (approx 7 feet) 18 / 20 Before reversing a tractor-trailer when no observer is available, the driver should: Flash the brake lights only Leaves the vehicle and checks the path it will take Check the rear view mirrors only Sound the horn only 19 / 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) 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
