Quebec Commercial Driver Test 04

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When must you pull over when you come to a brake check area designated by a VERIFICATION sign?

When driving any vehicle with a total loaded mass of 4,200 kg or more, including a bus

When driving any vehicle with a total loaded mass of 5,000 kg or more, including a bus

When driving any vehicle with a total loaded mass of 4,000 kg or more, including a bus

When driving any vehicle with a total loaded mass of 3,000 kg or more, including a bus

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Even though buses are subject to mechanical inspection rules, you do not have to stop at inspection stations, unless...

The bus is hauling a trailer

When a sign instructs you to do so

Directed to do so by a peace officer

All of these

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Which statement is false? You are responsible for making sure that your school bus is equipped with the following...

One dry-chemical fire extinguisher installed inside the bus near the front door and properly secured in a box within reach of the driver

One CB radio

One complete first-aid kit solidly installed within reach of the driver

Three reflective warning triangles

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How often do school bus drivers have to renew their certificate?

Every 5 years

Every year

Every 2 years

Every 3 years

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What is the maximum width for a straight truck?

2.1 m

2.8 m

2.6 m

2.4 m

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The passengers' baggage must be distributed and secured in such a way that...

It cannot move around freely during the trip

The passengers can easily identify it

The passengers can easily access it

All of these

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When should you never leave your school bus?

To call your supervisor

If you are still on duty

If there are passengers still on board

For no reason

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What is the maximum overhang for a straight truck?

3.3 m

3.75 m

3 m

4 m

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For drivers of a school bus, to obtain this certificate of competency, drivers have to pass a training course of how long?

10 hours

15 hours

24 hours

30 hours

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What causes jackknifing?

Underinflated trailer tires

All of these

Wet road

When the forward thrust of the semi-trailer pushes the tractor over to the left or to the right to an angle of less than 90°

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What is the maximum length of a tractor and semi-trailer?

23 m

21 m

24 m

20 m

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What is the maximum length for a bus?

13 m

14 m

13.2 m

12.5 m

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It is prohibited to carry any item weighing over...

35 kg

25 kg

50 kg

40 kg

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Are drivers allowed to pick up or drop off school children with a school bus if the flashing red lights are not switched on?

If no traffic

Only on private property

Yes

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What is the maximum height for a straight truck?

4.15 m

4.5 m

3.8 m

4 m

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Which statement is false? Your brakes may perform poorly or fail due to...

Overheating

Mechanical failure by the wheels

A loss of air pressure or leakage of brake fluid

Age of the brakes

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For bus drivers, how far must you stop your vehicle from the railway crossing?

At least 12 m

At least 5 m

At least 8 m

At least 10 m

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What is the maximum length of a type B double train?

23 m

21 m

28 m

25 m

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If you are using a school bus to carry school children or passengers under 18 years of age, you must make sure your vehicle is equipped with...

Additional yellow paint

All of these

A slow-moving vehicle sign

An ÉCOLIERS sign at the front and the back

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Which of the following is not a cause of a skid?

Rapid downshifting

Over braking

Wrong gear

Over accelerating

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Which of the following is not a required step if your brakes fail?

Downshift

Pump the brake pedal (quick repeated strokes) to generate pressure in the brake lines so that you can stop your vehicle

Shift to neutral

Apply the parking brake (which also serves as the emergency brake in most hydraulic systems

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Which statement is false? It is permitted to drive on the shoulder of a highway or another controlled access road if all of the following conditions are met...

The speed of traffic on the highway is under 50 km/h

The driver took the required training course

The road conditions are normal

The signage authorizes travel on that highway or road

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As a driver of a school bus, you may not drive on after stopping until...

None of these

You are sure that all of your passengers are seated and the bus door is closed

The last passenger has closed the door

You are given permission from the supervisor

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What is the maximum box length for a truck and trailer?

18 m

20 m

21.5 m

22 m

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When driving a school bus, you may not allow more than how many school children on one seat?

One

Four

Two

Three

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Which of the following is not a way to avoid skidding?

Use the hand brake to slow down your vehicle in slippery conditions

Reduce your speed as dictated by road conditions and layout

Maintain a sufficient distance between your vehicle and other road users, especially when the pavement is slippery. This will help you avoid having to brake abruptly, which is one of the most frequent causes of skidding

Check your semi-trailer in the rear view mirrors every time you brake. Let up on your brakes if the semi-trailer is starting to skid

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Which statement is false? If the rear end of the vehicle is skidding to the left, you should do the following.

Keep the wheels to the right until the front wheels are lined up straight

Pump the brakes

When the vehicle is almost back in line, turn the steering wheel to the right

Turn the steering wheel to the left to pull the vehicle back into a straight line

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What is the maximum length for a straight truck?

13 m

12 m

14.28 m

12.5 m

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If you drive a school bus with 12 rows of seats, how many standing passengers can you accept?

None

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If you have to stop your school bus behind another school bus that has its flashing lights on, should you switch your flashing lights on as well?

Only if asked to do so

Yes

Only if you are picking up passengers as well

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