BC Commercial Driver Test 04

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1 / 30

Where a tiedown could be cut or scraped where it contacts cargo, what should be used to prevent this?

Rubber booties

Additional straps

Metal clamps

Edge protectors

2 / 30

Front-end structures less than 1.83 m in height must be able to withstand a static load of how much?

At least 75 per cent of the total cargo weight uniformly distributed over the front-end structure

At least 25 per cent of the total cargo weight uniformly distributed over the front-end structure

At least 50 per cent of the total cargo weight uniformly distributed over the front-end structure

At least 30 per cent of the total cargo weight uniformly distributed over the front-end structure

3 / 30

If your trailer whips or swerves, what should you do to control it?

Stay to the right until the trailer stops whipping or swerving

Slow down and stop as soon as it's safe

Tap the gas to straighten the trailer

None of the above

4 / 30

A trailer with a high centre of gravity, what does it increase the chance of the vehicle doing?

Rolling over

Poor fuel economy

Longer stopping distances

Fishtailing

5 / 30

When coupling and uncoupling multiple trailers, if the trailers have spring brakes, what should you do before coupling?

Nothing

Ensure the vehicle is in neutral

Make sure the spring brakes are applied

Block the wheels

6 / 30

When transporting livestock and you have less than a full load, what can you do to keep livestock bunched together?

Use tiedowns

None of the above

Rope off a section

Use false bulkheads

7 / 30

When loading the trailer, why should the load be partially over or just ahead of the rear axles?

To save the front tires

None of the above

To shorten braking distance

To get proper tire loading

8 / 30

For trailers equipped with air suspension, what has to happen before applying the trailer brakes when leaving the trailer parked?

The air suspension should be drained

The wheels should be chocked

More air should be added

None of the above

9 / 30

When towing two trailers, what risk do you face?

None of the above

A jackknife or rollover

A slide

Locked wheels

10 / 30

Which statement is false? What is the advantage of turning the engine off when you're not driving (for example, at a truck stop or depot)

none of the above

it will run better

it has no advantages

It is more economical

11 / 30

When coupling a trailer to the tractor, how do you know they are lined up correctly?

You will feel it

You will hear a click

You will have to get out of the cab multiple times to check

You should be able to see an equal portion of each side of the trailer in each mirror

12 / 30

What does TAC stand for?

Transportation Aerodynamics Contribution

Transporting of Animal Cargo

Transportation Association of Canada

Transportation Administration of Canada

13 / 30

If your vehicle becomes disabled, park as far off the road as possible and place warning devices in front and behind the vehicle, but how far?

30 m ahead and 30 m behind the vehicle

75 m ahead and 75 m behind the vehicle

50 m ahead and 50 m behind the vehicle

60 m ahead and 60 m behind the vehicle

14 / 30

What is referred to as dunnage?

Blocks to use to ensure the wheels don't move after parking the trailer

Straps attached to the winch

Straps attached to the anchor points

Spacing blocks, boards and mats that separate cargo from itself and its restraints

15 / 30

Is a trip inspection report required for every new trailer you pick up each day?

No, unless it is loaded ahead of time

Not unless you're taking it onto the highway

Yes

16 / 30

Before a vehicle transporting logs enters a highway from a private road, what must the driver do first?

Measure the logs

None of the above

Inspect the vehicle, the logs and the securing devices to ensure compliance

Weigh their load

17 / 30

What percentage of all greenhouse gases are produced by vehicles?

20%

10%

15%

30%

18 / 30

When loading cargo, how should it be loaded so it doesn't cause your trailer to lean?

As close to the centre of your rig as possible

Closer to the front of the rig

Closer to the rear of the rig

It doesn't matter as long as it's secured

19 / 30

Which statement is false? Tiedowns must not be used for cargo securement if...

The chain has been correctly repaired

There are knots in any portion of chain, wire rope or webbing

The chain has cracked welds or links

Wire cable has missing strands or wraps

20 / 30

Which statement is false? Whipping and swerving may be caused by...

Proper tire pressure

Driving too fast for the conditions

Improper trailer connections

Shifting loads

21 / 30

What should be the minimum distance between your breastbone and the airbag unit in the steering wheel?

A minimum of 35 cm

A minimum of 15 cm

A minimum of 10 cm

A minimum of 25 cm

22 / 30

Which statement is false? When you use load binders, you must...

Make sure your tiedown assemblies are strong enough

Protect all tiedown assemblies from abrasion

Ensure you can tighten all tiedowns unless steel, fiber or synthetic strapping is used

Always check any tiedown assembly that's worn beyond a wear limitation embossed by the manufacturer or is unsafe after every 150 km travelled

23 / 30

If you're going to work with dangerous goods, what must your current employer do first?

Nothing

Inspect the tractor

Certify that you've had appropriate training

Inspect the load

24 / 30

What should the working load limit of tiedowns used to secure cargo be?

At least 90 per cent of the cargo weight

At least 25 per cent of the cargo weight

at least 50 per cent of the cargo weight.

At least 75 per cent of the cargo weight

25 / 30

Loads on a straight truck can't extend how far beyond the turn centre without having a red flag attached?

No more than 3 metres

No more than 4 metres

No more than 2 metres

No more than 1 metre

26 / 30

How far in front of the vehicle can load extend?

They can't extend

1 metre

1.5 metres

2 metres

27 / 30

Which statement is false? Police can impound the vehicle you're driving if you're caught committing any of the following offences, such as...

Excessive speeding (20 km/h or more over the posted limit)

Driving while suspended or prohibited

Street racing or stunt driving

Driving while unlicensed

28 / 30

The Standard outlines specific requirements for transporting coils of rolled sheet metal where the shipment of coils weigh how much?

2,268 kg or more

1866 kg or less

4600 kg or more

3968 kg or more

29 / 30

What type of hitch is used to couple a truck and trailer?

A pintle hitch

No hitch, just chains

I fifth wheel

A ball hitch

30 / 30

Is a cab shield (cab protector, bulkhead) considered a front-end structure or part of a cargo securement?

No, it is not

Yes, but only for light loads

Yes, but only for short loads

Yes

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