Class 1 Practice Questions March 2007

Grab a Piece of paper and a pen ... number your answers as you go along. Answers are found at the bottom of the page.

 

1. The holder of a Class 1 operator's licence may operate any motor vehicle 

True or False

2. Commercial vehicles must not be more than ____ meters in height off the ground surface?

            a. 3.25             b. 5.15             c. 4.15             d. no restrictions

 3. During daylight hours, a red flag, not less that __ cm square, must be attached to the end of the extension.

            a. 20cm                       b.30cm                        c.25cm                        d.35cm

4. The governor limits the maximum air pressure that can be reached in the system. The maximum air pressure is?

a. 110 to 120 PSI        b. 120 to 130 PSI        c. 130 to 140 PSI        d. 140 to 150 PSI

5. At what PSI should your low pressure warning device turn on?

            a. 50                b.55                 c. 60                d. 65

6. The compressor must have sufficient capacity to build air pressure to 50 - 90 PSI in ___ minutes or less?

            a. 3                  b. 2                  c. 1                  d. 4     

7. When pulling two trailers the lightest trailer should be placed closest to the tractor?  True or False       

8. On a right hand curve you should keep the the front of the vehicle closer to the?

            a. left   of the lane       b. right of the lane       c. center of the lane   

9. Off-tracking is any vehicle where the rear axle can steer during a turn? True or False

10. If you are carrying explosives or flammable goods, you must stop at all controlled railway crossings?  True or False

11. If a breakdown occurs on a highway, outside the limits of an urban municipality between sunset and sunrise, or anytime when there is not enough light to clearly see people or vehicles on a highway, activate your emergency hazard lights. And place approved warning devices (lights or flares) at what distance in front and behind the vehicle?

            a. 85 meters                b. 100 meters              c. 75 meters                d. 95 meters   

12. Every driver who transports dangerous goods must have a copy of the shipping document, waste manifest or any other of the documents required by law. When the driver is not in the cab of the truck the documents must be...

a. Kept with the driver at all times

b. Taped to the outside of the tractor or visibly noticeable on the trailer

c. Kept in the pocket of the truck door or on the drivers seat            

d. On the passenger seat or in the glove box

13. What is the gross weight of a vehicle combination regulated by NSC?

            a. 12.953 kg                b. 11.794 kg                c. 10.854 kg                d. 14.695 kg

14. When you have a spotter that is helping you back up he should be standing?

a. along the left side of the trailer so that he can talk you through the backing up

b. along the right side of the tailor to direct traffic

c. the front of the tracker so that you can keep eye contact

d. the back of the trailer so he can see the path the vehicle is taking, and within view at all times of the driver.

15. When backing a tractor-trailer, turn your steering wheel in the opposite direction to where you want the trailer to go.  True or False      

16. A tractor trailer combination cannot be longer than ­­­­____ if constructed after November 15, 1988?
       a. 15 meters         b. 6.18 meters             c. 20 meters                d. 23 meters

17. A medical report when hold a class one licence is required every 3 years until the age of 45?              True or False

18. Trailers under what weight do not require brakes?
       a. 2200 kg            b. 2300 kg                  c. 2500 kg                   d. 2800 kg

19. On a tractor trailer combination, a service leakage test should not exceed _____ lbs. in two minutes with a full brake application?
       a. 4 lbs.                b. 2 lbs.                      c. 6 lbs.                       d. 8 lbs.

20.  All commercial vehi4500kg or more must report to inspection stations (weigh scales) when open?    True or False

21. When performing a highway turnaround with a bus and dropping off passengers, when should the passengers be unloaded?

a. before backing up
b. after backing up
c. it doesn't matter

22.When parking on a road with a curb, the furthest tire should not be more than?
        a. 50 cm.             b. 60 cm.                     c. 40 cm.                     d. 45 cm.

23. Snow plows on a highway are requires to pull over at what distance to allow traffic to pass?
       a. 6-8 km.             b. 8-10 km.                  c. 8-12 km.                 d. 10-14 km.

24. When parking brake on an airbrake equipped unit is applied, the pushrod to slack adjuster angle should not be less than?
       a. 90 º                   b. 60 º                          c. 45 º                          d. 80 º


25.  DO NOT FORGET TO STUDY SIGNS!!!!!!!!

 
 
 
 
 
Answers: 1) Answer is False  2) Answer is c  3) Answer is b  4) Answer is b  5) Answer is c  6) Answer is a  7) The answer is False  8) Answer is c
9) Answer is False  10) Answer is False  11) Answer is c  12) Answer is c  13)  Answer is b  14) Answer is d  15) Answer is True  16) Answer is d
17) Answer is False  18) Answer is b  19) Answer is c  20) Answer is True  21) Answer is b  22) Answer is a  23) Answer is c  24) Answer is a

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