Ontario Truck Driver's Knowledge Exam 3 1 / 20 When approaching a railway crossing at which an electrical or mechanical signal device or flagman is warning of approach of a train, you must: Stop not less than 5 metres ( 15 feet ) from the nearest rail Increase speed and cross tracks as quickly as possible Slow down and proceed with caution Stop not less than 1.5 metres ( 5 feet ) from the nearest rail 2 / 20 For a driver to reduce their chance of being involved in a rear end collision, the driver should All of these Ensure brakes are properly adjusted Maintain a distance between your vehicle and the vehicle you are following which will allow you to see Ensure tires are maintained in good condition 3 / 20 When a commercial motor vehicle becomes disabled on a highway during the period when lights are required, flares or reflectors must be placed to the front and rear of the vehicle at an approximate distance of : 15 metres ( 50 feet ) 60 metres ( 200 feet ) 90 metres ( 300 feet ) 30 metres ( 100 feet ) 4 / 20 Who is considered an "operator" under commercial vehicle Operator Registration ( CVOR ) The person responsible for the operation of the commercial motor vehicle The owner of the vehicle The vehicle owner's insurance company The driver of the vehicle 5 / 20 When at least one of the brakes is found to exceed the readjustment limit: Only the mechanic can adjust the brakes The driver must immediately ensure that the brakes are adjusted, either by a qualified mechanic or by himself The vehicle can be operated that way for the rest of the day Readjustment is not required until the next scheduled preventive maintenance inspection 6 / 20 When approaching a stop sign while driving a truck, if there is a crosswalk but not stop line on the road, you should bring the truck to a complete stop: Beside the stop sign As far into the intersection as necessary to properly check for traffic, if there are no pedestrians Well back of the intersection Before entering the pedestrian crosswalk 7 / 20 A rear tire of a motor vehicle would be considered a violation under the Highway Traffic Act if the tread left on two adjacent grooves anywhere on the tire is Less than 3 cm ( 1.18 inch ) Less than 15 mm ( 0.59 inch ) Less than 1.5 mm ( 0.05 inch ) Less than 3 mm ( 0.12 inch ) 8 / 20 When entering a freeway, you should signal, then Accelerate quickly to freeway speed and merge with freeway traffic Drive slowly and be prepared to stop for freeway traffic Slow down and then enter freeway at a sharp angle Stop on acceleration line wait for an opening then enter the freeway traffic 9 / 20 What are the maximum number of hours a driver can be on duty in a period of seven consecutive days ? 60 hours 50 hours 40 hours 70 hours 10 / 20 Which of the following duties are considered on duty for the purposes of driving Hours of Work rules All of them Performing a daily pre-trip inspection Filling the fuel Loading and unloading 11 / 20 The responsibility for the safe operating condition of a motor vehicle is that of The operator and driver The mechanic and driver The police The operator and mechanic 12 / 20 Proof that a commercial vehicle has had a periodic Mandatory Commercial Vehicle inspection : Has to be forwarded to MTO Does not have to be provided Is in the form of decal affixed to the vehicle As stated by the driver 13 / 20 During the course of the trip, the driver discovers that two marker lights are not working, which is a safety defect. The correct action is to: Proceed and report it to the mechanic at the end of the day Have the defect repaired immediately Proceed out, record the condition on the inspection report at the end of the day Leave it to next driver to find and report the condition 14 / 20 A driver is not required to complete a daily log under what condition Drivers must always maintain a daily log When working within a 160 Km ( 100 miles ) radius of the place the driver reports to work The driver returns within 16 hours of leaving and immediately goes off duty The driver with empty trailer 15 / 20 When a driver, who will be driving within 160 Km ( 100 miles ) radius of starting point discovers a safety defect on the commercial vehicle during a vehicle inspection the driver is required to : Record the defect on a trip inspection report Do nothing and start to drive the vehicle Report the defect to MTO Report the defect to the operator 16 / 20 The front tire on a commercial motor vehicle with a gross weight greater than 4,500 Kgs would be considered a violation under the Highway Traffic Act if the tread left on two adjacent anywhere on the tire is: Less than 3 mm ( 0.12 inch ) Less than 3 cm ( 1.18 inch ) Less than 15 mm ( 0.59 inch ) Less than 1.5 mm ( 0.05 inch ) 17 / 20 Drivers are required to transport and handle dangerous goods. What are the requirements for a driver to be able to perform these tasks ? A driver should be at least 30 years old Any driver can transport dangerous goods. A driver must be trained to a level acceptable to the drivers current employer. A driver must be trained 18 / 20 No person shall park or leave a vehicle on roadway unless there is a clear view for at least: 30 metres ( 100 feet ) in both directions 90 metres ( 300 feet ) in both directions 150 metres ( 500 feet ) in both directions 125 metres ( 410 feet ) in both directions 19 / 20 A driver is required to ensure that the brakes on the vehicle are not of adjustment: Once a week At the start of each trip It is not the drivers responsibility to ensure the brakes are in adjustment When he thinks the braking is inadequate 20 / 20 When approaching a red traffic signal light and a police officer motions you to go through, you must: Stop to make sure the police officer wants you to go through Call the police officer's attention to the red light Go through at once Wait for the light to turn green Your score is 0% Restart quiz