BC Commercial Driver Test 05

The BC commercial driver practice test is crucial to passing the official exam. The practice test will allow you to familiarize yourself with the structure and content of the official exam, as well as identify any areas that require extra attention. By taking the practice test, you can develop strategies to manage your time and ensure you are adequately prepared to answer each question confidently and precisely.

1 / 30

What can happen to the rear of the bus before leaving the curb?

It runs parallel with the curb before pulling into the live lane

It could swing over the sidewalk, hitting someone or something

None of the above

It follows the same path as the front of the bus

2 / 30

Can any school bus be fuelled while its engine is running or with any passenger inside it?

Yes

Only if driving on fumes

When no other choice presents itself

3 / 30

As a school bus driver, when do you turn off your flashing lights and draw in your stop sign?

After your passengers are safely in your vehicle or safely across the road

Once the passengers have entered the bus

After waiting at least 15 seconds after your passengers are seated or across the road

Once there is a gap in traffic

4 / 30

Who's responsible for ensuring that the safety equipment is available and in working order?

The employer

The driver

Whoever last drove the vehicle

The head of maintenance

5 / 30

Some municipalities require all limousine and taxi drivers to have a special type of permit. What is this called?

A butler's permit

A service permit

A chauffeur's permit

None of the above

6 / 30

What happens to your passengers if a crash or breakdown makes it impossible for you to continue?

You can make that decision when the time comes

You must make immediate arrangements to have your passengers transported to their destination with as little delay as possible

They wait with you until the problem is rectified

They are on their own

7 / 30

If directed by signs, a police officer or an authorized person directs you, when must you report to a weigh scales?

If you drive a commercial vehicle with a licensed gross vehicle weight of more than 3,500 kg

If you drive a commercial vehicle with a licensed gross vehicle weight of more than 4,500 kg

If you drive a commercial vehicle with a licensed gross vehicle weight of more than 5,500 kg

If you drive a commercial vehicle with a licensed gross vehicle weight of more than 2,500 kg

8 / 30

Is it necessary to have working lights that illuminate the passenger aisle of a bus?

None of the above

Only at certain times of the year

Not unless requested

Yes

9 / 30

In addition to the regular outside rear-view mirrors, what type of mirror must be installed on cab-over or forward-control type school buses?

Convex mirror

A second outside mirror

No other mirror is required

Another interior mirror

10 / 30

As a condition of an oversize or overload permit, a pilot car may be required. What is a pilot car?

A pilot car looks ahead to help the driver of the truck if there are issues up the road

A pilot car warns other drivers about the larger-than-normal vehicle they're about to encounter

A pilot car marks the route taken by the truck driver

A pilot car removes any debris from the road so the truck can make it through easily

11 / 30

How often is it necessary to test the brakes on a school bus?

Only if a problem existed

Each day

Monthly

Weekly

12 / 30

Can a person be allowed to board or leave a school bus other than from the right side?

Yes, with special permission

If directed by the driver

Not unless a problem arises

13 / 30

Which statement is false? Every commercial passenger vehicle that has a seating capacity of more than 10 occupants, including the driver, must have...

At least one fire extinguisher

A working navigational system

One spare tire

One first-aid kit (that meets the WorkSafe BC guidelines)

14 / 30

You must report any defect or deficiency that could make your vehicle unsafe and be given in writing to...

To the head of maintenance

The head of the union

To the carrier you work for at the time you find the defect

No one, just fix it

15 / 30

What is the maximum allowable height for a commercial vehicle without an oversize load permit?

4.75 metres

3.95 metres

4.15 metres

3.85 metres

16 / 30

Are passengers allowed to stand on a school bus?

Not unless instructed to do so by the driver

Yes, provided all the seats are filled

Yes, but only those with special permission can do so

17 / 30

Should you always carry your training certificate with you when transporting dangerous goods?

Only if you are on probation

Only if requested

Yes

18 / 30

When driving a bus, what is not a clue that can help you avoid a collision with people or parked vehicles?

Front wheels turned out

A driver sitting behind the steering wheel

Brake lights, back-up lights and turn signals

The hazard lights flashing

19 / 30

When stopping to let off passengers, what distance should other drivers be able to see your vehicle?

A distance of at least 75 metres (245 ft) in front and behind

A distance of at least 35 metres (115 ft) in front and behind

A distance of at least 55 metres (180 ft) in front and behind

A distance of at least 85 metres (285 ft) in front and behind

20 / 30

Which statement is false? Where should dangerous goods placards be placed on the transport trucks?

The rear

The front

The sides

The top

21 / 30

If any mechanical inspector or peace officer finds that a school bus is unfit, what happens?

You have 48 hours to have the bus fixed

It must be reported within 72 hours

You can't operate that vehicle as a school bus until the defect(s) has been fixed

Drive carefully until it gets fixed

22 / 30

Which statement is false? When you apply for a permit you must provide...

A time when you plan to move your oversized load

Details about your planned route and destination

Specifics on the load you'll be carrying

Registration and insurance papers for the trailer(s) only

23 / 30

Which statement is false? A bus shouldn't be loaded with baggage in a way that...

Obstructs access to any equipment other than emergency equipment

Hinders the safe operation of the bus

Interferes with the movement of the driver's arms or legs

Obscures the driver's view to the front, left or right

24 / 30

As the operator of a school bus, how often are you required to wash the floor of the vehicle with water containing a disinfectant solution?

At least once a week

Daily

After they have been dirty long enough

Monthly

25 / 30

When are overload permits generally issued?

When loads can't be reduced or when a vehicle isn't licensed up to its allowable weight

When the load has to be extended onto a separate trailer

When the load exceeds 2868 kg

None of the above

26 / 30

Which statement is false? Tips for transporting persons with disabilities...

Remember that every person's unique and people's needs and abilities will vary greatly

Speak directly to the companion of the person with the disability

Be patient, flexible and creative in the way you communicate

27 / 30

What is the maximum legal with of a vehicle without and oversize load permit?

2.4 metres

2.6 metres

2.8 metres

3 metres

28 / 30

Which statement is false? When operating an emergency vehicle, what conditions must be considered before exceeding speed limits or driving through stop signs and traffic signal lights?

The condition and use of the highway

The amount of traffic that's on, or is expected to be on, the highway

The seriousness of the emergency you're responding to

The time of day

29 / 30

Which statement is false? Before you open the doors of your school bus to let passengers on or off, ensure that...

Other drivers will be able to see your bus from at least 60 metres in either direction

Passengers enter or leave your school bus from the right side only

There are at least six metres of road available on the left side of your vehicle

Your vehicle has come to a full stop

30 / 30

Which vehicles must carry warning devices such as flags and flares?

Passenger vehicles that have a seating capacity of up to 7 passengers

Passenger vehicles that have a seating capacity of up to 5 passengers

Passenger vehicles that have a seating capacity of more than 10 passengers

None of the above

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