BC Commercial Driver Test 03

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When turning, what does the phrase "off track refer" to?

When the tires move out of a set of tracks made from other vehicles

When a vehicle moves around a curve, the rear wheels follow a different path than the front wheels

When the vehicle drifts to the outside of the turn

When the vehicle drifts to the inside of the turn

2 / 30

What is the most dangerous point in a turn?

At 45 degrees around the corner

Just before initiating the turn

It's all dangerous

When the tractor has made the turn but the trailer hasn't

3 / 30

If you turn left too soon, what could happen?

Your vehicle would end up in the oncoming lane

The left side of your vehicle may hit another vehicle in the intersection or run over a median because of off tracking

The left rear wheels may hit the left curb

None of the above

4 / 30

Which statement is false? When an emergency vehicle approaches you with flashing lights, what do you do?

Stop your vehicle clear of any intersection

Drive to a position parallel to and as close as possible to the nearest edge or curb of the roadway

Travel slowly until they pass

Remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed

5 / 30

Which statement is false? Follow these tips to reduce your risk of causing a backing-up crash...

Back your vehicle out of traffic rather than into traffic

Use a person to guide your vehicle whenever possible

Sound the horn once, just before moving

Avoid backing up whenever possible

6 / 30

When curving to the left, why do you keep the front wheels close to the right edge of the lane?

To keep your driver's side rear wheels out of the next lane of traffic

To make the cure more manageable

To give the driver more visibility

To flatten the curve

7 / 30

When you curve to the right, why do you keep the front wheels close to the centre line?

To give the driver more visibility

To make the curve more manageable

So the rear wheels don't drop off the pavement or go onto the pavement shoulder

To flatten out the curve

8 / 30

What's the difference between torque and horsepower?

Torque is the ability of the engine to move the vehicle and horsepower is used to develop speed

Torque is used to start the engine and horsepower is used to keep it running

Torque is used to gain speed while horsepower determines how much speed you can get

They are the same thing

9 / 30

Traffic circles and roundabouts often have a truck apron around the edge of the island in the middle. Are trucks allowed to drive on this?

None of the above

No, the must stay to the right of the roundabout or traffic circle

No, they must remain on the road

Yes, in order to drive through the traffic circle or roundabout

10 / 30

Which lane should you use?

The lane that gives you the best vision, allows you to go where you want to go, and that best allows you to blend in with other traffic

Only the right lane

It doesn't matter

Whichever lane allows you to drive quickly to your destination

11 / 30

When should you check and adjust tire pressure?

After each run

After each 100 km traveled

When you notice excessive wear

When the tires are cool

12 / 30

What is meant by double-clutching?

Depressing the clutch pedal twice in the process of moving from one gear to another

None of the above

Using two feet to depress the clutch

Using your toes and then heel to depress the clutch

13 / 30

What is referred to as a "stale" traffic light?

A light that is stuck on the same colour for a long period of time

A light that's been the same colour for some time

A light that has faded over time

None of the above

14 / 30

When backing up with a guide, where should they be positioned?

Where there's a clear, continuous view of the backing path your vehicle will follow and you can see the guide throughout the manoeuvre

On the blind side since you can't see it, they can

Directly at the rear of the trailer

Wherever it's comfortable for them and you

15 / 30

When exiting the roundabout, is a signal required?

Not required

Yes, to the left

Yes, to the right

Only if other vehicles approaching

16 / 30

What should the minimum tread depth be for front tires?

1.6 mm

2 mm

2.6 mm

3 mm

17 / 30

What is an engine governor?

It slows the vehicle down when needed

It's an automatic shut off valve

It controls the amount of fuel going to the engine and regulates the speed of the engine

It pushes the accelerator down more when needed

18 / 30

What's the difference between roundabouts and traffic circles?

None of the above

They are identical

Roundabouts are much smaller than traffic circles

Roundabouts are generally larger

19 / 30

What should you do if you are in the nearest lane to an emergency vehicle with lights flashing stopped at the side of the road?

Keep going but with caution

Reduce speed and change lanes to provide safe space margins if it is safe to do so

Tap the horn twice to warn of your approach

Stop and proceed when directed

20 / 30

When you stop for a railway crossing, how far from the crossing should you be?

20 metres

25 metres

5 to 15 metres

30 metres

21 / 30

When other drivers indicate they want to overtake your vehicle, what can you do to help them to pass safely?

Put your arm out the window and wave them on

None of the above

Keep going but put on your hazard lights

Reduce your speed and give them room

22 / 30

How does inertia affect your vehicle while you're driving it?

It pulls the vehicle to the inside of a turn or curve

None of the above

It wants your vehicle to move in a straight line

It pushes the vehicle to the outside during a turn or curve

23 / 30

What is referred to as lugging?

When there is a delay in shifting gears

When the vehicle is dragging something behind it

None of the above

When the engine is operated below peak torque for any length of time

24 / 30

What's the problem with making frequent lane changes?

They add more work for the driver

They increase the risk of a collision and can increase fuel consumption

They are time-consuming

Nothing

25 / 30

What steering method is recommended when you need to do a lot of turning?

Shuffling the steering wheel

The push-pull method

The hand-over-hand steering method

Palming the steering wheel

26 / 30

When driving at night, when do you switch from high beam headlights to low beam headlights?

Once the vehicle reaches 100 metres from your vehicle

60 metres from the approaching vehicles

Only if the oncoming driver flashes their headlights at you

At least 150 m from the approaching vehicles

27 / 30

Which statement is false? Wheel separations are usually caused by...

Loose wheel fasteners

Broken wheels/rims

Low tire inflation

Wheel bearing failure

28 / 30

What is the maximum speed you should travel in an alley?

20 km/h

10 km/h

30 km/h

15 km/h

29 / 30

When approaching a roundabout, who should be given the right of way?

Whoever wants to go first

It doesn't matter

Traffic on your right

The traffic already in the roundabout

30 / 30

Which statement is false? To ensure your vehicle stays in place when parked and to prevent a runaway vehicle, you should...

If you're parking a single-unit vehicle on an uphill with a curb, turn the wheels to the left towards the centre of the road

You should block the wheels of any large vehicle parked on even a slight grade

Set the parking brake in the tractor

Place the transmission in the highest forward gear, if parked facing uphill, or reverse gear if parked facing downhill, or neutral if the vehicle has an automatic transmission

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