Ontario Truck Driver's Knowledge Exam 1 1 / 20 When making a right turn in a tractor-trailer, the driver should: 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 Check the rear view mirror and proceed 2 / 20 Before reversing a tractor-trailer when no observer is available, the driver should: Sound the horn only Check the rear view mirrors only Leaves the vehicle and checks the path it will take Flash the brake lights only 3 / 20 Allowing the clutch to slip will result in: A longer lasting clutch Clutch failure due to overheating A faster get-away when the vehicle is loaded Electrical problems 4 / 20 After completing the circle check and coupling, the foot brake should be checked: At the first intersection Within the first 10 miles of operation Whenever convenient Immediately after the vehicle is underway 5 / 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 6 / 20 To assist a driver in performing the daily circle check, it is a good idea to: Ask a fellow driver to complete it Ignore items which have not been a problem Follow a systematic inspection sheet Memorize all items to be checked 7 / 20 When starting to move a loaded tractor-trailer the vehicle should be put in: The second lowest available gear The highest available gear Doesn't matter as long as vehicle moves The lowest available gear 8 / 20 After completing the circle check and coupling, the foot brake should be checked: Immediately after the vehicle is underway Within the first 10 miles of operation At the first intersection Whenever convenient 9 / 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 10 / 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 11 / 20 A commercial vehicle driver can be required to attend a truck inspection station at the request of a: Fellow truck driver Mechanic By-law officer Police or Ministry appointed officer 12 / 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) 13 / 20 The responsibility for ensuring that loads are balanced and secured at all times is that of: The owner The owner and the person responsible for loading The driver The person responsible for loading 14 / 20 A driver, holding a class A licence, may not drive a: Motorcycle Passenger automobile Tandem dump track Tractor-trailer combination vehicle 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 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 Flash the brake lights 16 / 20 No vehicle, including the load, shall exceed a height greater than: 1.5 meters (approx 5 feet) 6.15 meters (approx 20 feet) 2.5 meters (approx 8 feet) 4.15 meters (approx 14 feet) 17 / 20 If forced to reduce speed while climbing a steep hill, the driver of a commercial vehicle should: Move to the left to prevent Use left signal to let following traffic know that it is safe to pass Be aware of following vehicles and pull off roadway when safe, allowing traffic to pass Continue at slow speed while ignoring following traffic 18 / 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 Landing gear can be raised Coupling is secure Coupling is not secure 19 / 20 Which of the following items are checked at a truck inspection station? All of these Driver's licence Axle spacing and weight Driver's daily log book 20 / 20 A driver applying for class A driver's licence must be at least: 15 years of age 21 years of age 18 years of age 16 years of age Your score is 0% Restart quiz
