PEI Commercial Driver Test 01

By taking the practice test, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the key concepts and essential knowledge you need to know before taking the official exam. Additionally, you’ll be able to identify your strong and weak areas and work on the latter to improve your chances of acing the test. By passing your PEI driver test with flying colors, you can confidently embark on a rewarding career in the transportation industry and set yourself up for success.

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

Every three years

Every six months

Once a year

Every two years

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

10 PSI

100 PSI

150 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 a light indicated on the instrument panel

By gently driving forward

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

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

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

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

Tractor parking brake

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

Trailer brakes

Service brake

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

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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?

Wipers, washers, heater, and defroster

Marker, headlights, and right turn signal

Seat and mirrors

Rear door, emergency exits, and warning buzzer

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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, battery, and radiator

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

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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?

Breakaway electronic device

Safety chains

Wheel chocks

There are no other devices that need to be engaged

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

7 years

1 year

10 years

2 years (5 for a school bus)

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

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

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

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

Lower landing gear for clearance

Apply parking brake or shift transmission into 'park.'

Release 5th wheel locks to 'open' position

Check the ground around the vehicle

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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

Remove wheel chocks

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

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

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

Electrical

There is no other connection that needs to be checked

Safety Chains

Breakaway electronic device

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

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

Brakeaway electronic device

Light cord

In logical order, usually with the service line first

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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 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 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 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 15,000 kg or a two-axle straight truck with a registered weight of 500 kg or more

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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?

Coupling procedure

General check

Systematic circle check

Uncoupling procedure

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

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

Check the audible warning device

Turn on all lights and right turn signal

The inside of the cab does not need to be checked

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

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

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

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

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

In case the trailer rolls backward accidentally during coupling

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

Park brakes and service brakes

Service brakes and trailer brakes

Park Brakes, service brakes, and trailer brakes

Park brakes only

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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?

Soft or uneven

Dry, clean areas

There is no specific footing desirable for uncoupling

Sturdy and flat

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

Breakaway electronic device

Service brakes

Park brakes

Park and service brakes

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

After removing the wheel chocks

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 cranking up the landing gear

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

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

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 in-cab check has been completed

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What is the first step a driver must perform 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

Place chock blocks under trailer wheels, check the ground

Remove wheel chocks

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

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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'?

Crank loading gear down

Unhook safety chains and breakaway electronic braking service and unhook cord

Place chock blocks in front/behind trailer wheels

Apply parking brake or shift transmission into 'park.'

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

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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?

120 degrees

45 degrees

180 degrees

90 degrees

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

In the cab of the tractor

Directly behind the trailer

Standing alongside the tractor drive wheels

Directly in front of the vehicle

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PEI Commercial Driver Test 01

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