PEI Commercial Driver Test 01

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What is the first step in a Class III uncoupling procedure?

Lower landing gear for clearance

Release 5th wheel locks to 'open' position

Apply parking brake or shift transmission into 'park.'

Check the ground around the vehicle

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What brake should be applied after the operator has tested the coupling of the 5th wheel jaws and the kingpin?

Trailer brakes

No brake needs to be applied after the operator has tested the coupling

Service brake

Tractor parking brake

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What device should be engaged in a Class III vehicle while testing the coupling of the 5th wheel jaw and kingpin or gooseneck hitch and ball?

There are no other devices that need to be engaged

Breakaway electronic device

Wheel chocks

Safety chains

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What is the first step a driver must perform during the uncoupling procedure in a Class I vehicle?

Remove wheel chocks

Place chock blocks under trailer wheels, check the ground

Apply the tractor parking brake and pull out the Tractor Protection Valve

Disconnect air lines and light cords in a logical order and secure them on dummy couplers

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Which vehicle is allowed for a Class III road test?

A three-axle straight truck with a tandem drive axle with a minimum registered weight of 20,000 kg or a two-axle straight truck with a registered weight of 1,500 kg or more

A three-axle straight truck with a tandem drive axle with a minimum registered weight of 14,000 kg or a two-axle straight truck with a registered weight of 4,500 kg or more

A three-axle straight truck with a tandem drive axle with a minimum registered weight of 1,000 kg or a two-axle straight truck with a registered weight of 5,500 kg or more

A three-axle straight truck with a tandem drive axle with a minimum registered weight of 15,000 kg or a two-axle straight truck with a registered weight of 500 kg or more

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Before operating a Class II vehicle on the road, which two brake systems must be checked for good working order?

Park and service brakes

Park brakes

Breakaway electronic device

Service brakes

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What is the final step a driver must perform when disconnecting the tractor from the trailer during the uncoupling procedure in a Class I vehicle?

Disconnect air lines and light cords in a logical order and secure them on dummy couplers

Check and double check front and rear of the 5th wheel to determine that the jaw and kingpin are in place

safely dismount the tractor and pull the 5th wheel lock handle into 'open'

Remove wheel chocks

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How often must it be inspected if a vehicle is registered as a bus?

Every two years

Every three years

Once a year

Every six months

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How to Ensure the 5th Wheel Throat Aligns with the Kingpin beneath the Trailer's Front

The 5th wheel throat does not need to be in direct line with the kingpin

Slowly inch backward toward the trailer with the truck without looking

Aligning the tractor drive wheels with the side of the trailer while looking in the side mirrors

Have someone stand beside the trailer and guide the Driver backward

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Which type of brakes need to be checked before operating the tractor-trailer?

Park Brakes, service brakes, and trailer brakes

Service brakes and trailer brakes

Park brakes only

Park brakes and service brakes

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Before driving a Class I vehicle, what crucial checks should you perform under the engine/hood during the pre-operating inspection?

All fluid levels such as oil and water, battery, hose, leaks, radiator, compressor, and governor

Brakes and battery

Check only for leaks; the rest will take care of itself

All fluid levels, battery, and radiator

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What is the minimum age requirement for a Class III Driver's licence?

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When should the wheel chocks be removed from the tractor-trailer?

Before the in-cab check has been completed

Before the four-way flashers have been checked

After all other steps in the coupling procedure have been taken and the vehicle is ready for operation

Before the wheels, hubs, tired and brake lines have been tested

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Why is it necessary to check behind the trailer and remove any obstacles after the wheel chock blocks have been implemented?

In case the trailer rolls backward accidentally during coupling

In case the objects have damaged the vehicle

In case the ground is soft

In case the objects get in the way of coupling/uncoupling

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Which step in the uncoupling procedure for a Class III vehicle comes after the 5th wheel locks have been locked to an 'open position'?

Unhook safety chains and breakaway electronic braking service and unhook cord

Place chock blocks in front/behind trailer wheels

Crank loading gear down

Apply parking brake or shift transmission into 'park.'

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In what order should the air lines and light cord be connected?

In logical order, usually with the service line first

Brakeaway electronic device

It doesn't matter which of the air lines and light cord are connected first

Light cord

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What is the age requirement for operating a school bus under the Class II licence?

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Where should the tractor-trailer operator stand when checking and adjusting the trailer height?

Standing alongside the tractor drive wheels

In the cab of the tractor

Directly in front of the vehicle

Directly behind the trailer

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What general method of inspection is required around the vehicle every time a driver takes the truck out for a day's work?

Systematic circle check

General check

Coupling procedure

Uncoupling procedure

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After applying the parking brake for the uncoupling procedure, the next step is to check the ground around the vehicle. What type of footing is most undesirable for uncoupling?

There is no specific footing desirable for uncoupling

Sturdy and flat

Dry, clean areas

Soft or uneven

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What is the last step of the in-cab inspection during the pre-operation check of a Class II vehicle?

Turn on all lights and right turn signal

Check the seat and seat belts, mirror adjustment, and vehicle secured

Check the audible warning device

The inside of the cab does not need to be checked

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Which three security and exit components must be checked in the vehicle's cab during the Class III pre-operating inspection?

Rear door, emergency exits, and warning buzzer

Marker, headlights, and right turn signal

Wipers, washers, heater, and defroster

Seat and mirrors

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When preparing the truck and trailer during the pre-operating inspection, the valve stem cap should be positioned at what angle?

45 degrees

90 degrees

120 degrees

180 degrees

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How much air brake pressure is needed to safely couple a trailer?

150 PSI

10 PSI

100 PSI

200 PSI

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How does the tractor-trailer operator determine that the airlines are hooked up in the proper order?

By listening for air exhausting out of the rear of the trailer

By a light indicated on the instrument panel

By gently driving forward

There isn't a proper order for hooking up the air lines

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How long must a person have their Driver's licence before they are allowed to upgrade to a Class II?

10 years

7 years

2 years (5 for a school bus)

1 year

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After removing the wheel chocks in the Class III coupling procedure, which connection does the operator ensure is continually working?

Breakaway electronic device

There is no other connection that needs to be checked

Electrical

Safety Chains

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How Old Do You Need to Be to Get a Class I Driver's Licence?

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How do you test the coupling of the 5th wheel and the kingpin once the jaw is locked?

The 5th wheel and the kingpin are not part of the coupling procedure

By pulling at it with your hands, if it doesn't budge, the coupling must be secure

The coupling doesn't need to be tested; once the jaw is locked, it stays locked

Gently pull the tractor forward

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When should the hand control valve be released during the Class I coupling procedure?

After the coupling has been tested and the tractor parking brake has been applied.

The hand control valve does not need to be released

After removing the wheel chocks

After cranking up the landing gear

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