Alberta Commercial Driver Test 05

To pass the official exam with flying colors, it is recommended to take the practice test multiple times until you feel confident answering all questions correctly. Additionally, it is essential to study and understand the Alberta Commercial Driver’s Guide thoroughly. This guide contains all the important information you need to know to operate a commercial vehicle safely and legally. Passing the official exam with flying colors gives you a sense of pride and accomplishment and ensures you are well-equipped to become a professional commercial driver.

1 / 30

How often should you monitor your vehicle's condition during your trip, such as checking gauges, tires and cargo?

Every three hours

Once a day

Every four hours

Only during trip inspections

2 / 30

Who is exempt from the distracted driving law and can use their cell phone while operating their vehicle?

No one is exempt

Drivers of emergency vehicles

School bus operators

Taxi drivers

3 / 30

Which statement is untrue: You must not move a loaded dump vehicle until the following has occurred:

The material is piled high in the middle of the bed

The vehicle is loaded so the total dimensions and total weight on each axle are within the limits according to the laws in the jurisdiction where the vehicle is being operated

The material is evenly distributed in the box

The load is secured so it will not blow or fall off and damage other vehicles or cause personal injury

4 / 30

Where a trip inspection report has been completed, the trip inspection is valid for a maximum of...?

72 hours

48 hours

24 hours

36 hours

5 / 30

Before dumping into a hopper, what should you do?

Turn off the engine

Get out and look to make sure the hopper is empty

Sound your horn

Secure the vehicle in park

6 / 30

Every driver is responsible to:

understand the company's maintenance plan

All of these

carry out those inspections and maintenance required by the owner

carry out any inspections required by legislation, such as vehicle trip inspections

7 / 30

Who is allowed by law to refill a propane vehicle or cylinder?

Anyone from the maintenance team

Only people with the proper certification or training can refuel a propane vehicle or container

Anyone with a dangerous goods certificate

The driver is allowed

8 / 30

Certain display screens are permitted and not part of the distracted driving laws. Which one is not permitted?

a logistical transportation tracking system that tracks vehicle location, driver status or the delivery of goods for commercial purposes

A dispatch system for transporting passengers

GPS navigation system as long as it is affixed to the vehicle

Video screen

9 / 30

When leaving the vehicle, it's recommended to use the three-point contact procedure. What is this?

Two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand remain on the vehicle at all times

It pertains to the 3-point stance

The driver must turn off 3 points of contact: the engine, the lights and the ventilation

It pertains to removing the 3-point seat belt

10 / 30

When warming up the engine, how long should you do it to warm it up adequately?

Fifteen minutes

Five minutes

Ten minutes

Twenty minutes

11 / 30

In the event of a major or minor fuel spill, who do you notify?

The HAZMAT team

The attendant to get it cleaned up

Your employer in case there is damage to the vehicle

Transport Canada

12 / 30

While approaching railway tracks, what helps the driver notice an approaching train?

Listen to your CB radio for warnings

Listen to traffic reports on the radio

Roll down the window and reduce any noise inside the vehicle

None of the above

13 / 30

Crossing railway tracks can be especially hazardous for drivers of large vehicles. Which statement is untrue?

Visibility can be tough for drivers of larger vehicle to see up and down the tracks

Longer vehicles need to travel further and will need more time to clear a crossing

Heavier vehicles take more time and need more room to stop before a crossing

Larger vehicles are more likely to derail a train if there is a collision

14 / 30

Who is responsible to ensure drivers are properly trained to carry dangerous good and earn a Dangerous Goods Training Certificate?

The federal government

The provincial government

The driver

The employer

15 / 30

Distracted driving is not just electronic distractions. Which of the following is not listed as a distraction?

Personal grooming

Reading printed materials in the vehicle

Talking with passengers

Writing while driving

16 / 30

What is the maximum speed you are able to drive a school bus?

No more than 90 km/h

No more than 110 km/h

No more than 80 km/h

No more than 100 km/h

17 / 30

Why is pumping the throttle not a good idea that can waste fuel when starting a fuel-injected vehicle?

It wears down the throttle pedal

It stops fuel from entering the engine

It doesn't really hurt it that much

The amount of fuel required for starting is pre-measured

18 / 30

Every driver who transports dangerous goods, must have with them a copy of which documents?

The pre-trip inspection

All of the above

The shipping document, waste manifest or any other of the document(s) required by law

Their Dangerous Goods Training Certificate

19 / 30

After stopping the school bus before railway tracks, how do you improve your visibility to see up and down the tracks?

Stick your head out of the doors and windows

Just listen for the sound of a train

Get out of the vehicle to look

Open the front doors completely

20 / 30

What can you do while driving that can improve operating costs by 30%

Shifting gears smoothly and professionally

Avoid driving up hills

Using top fuel

Driving very slowly in poor weather

21 / 30

When operating a school bus with passengers on it and the bus breaks down, when do you get the passengers off the bus and guide them to a safe location?

Never

If the bus is stopped in a dangerous location

If the driver has parental permission forms signed

If the view outside the bus is worth looking at

22 / 30

Each driver should report any violations, convictions, and collisions to the...?

Carrier

Fellow driver

Ministry

Police

23 / 30

At what point is it illegal to reverse a school bus, whether it's loaded or unloaded?

In a maintenance yard

At a weigh scale

In a schoolyard or at a location next to a school ground unless there is a responsible guide located outside at the rear of the bus giving direction

In a driveway without a guide

24 / 30

Why is it recommended to back up a Class 3 vehicle to the left?

Better visibility

None of the above

The spotter can see you in the mirror

The vehicle turns better

25 / 30

If the dangerous goods placards and panels are lost, damaged, or defaced during the trip, who replaces them?

The maintenance team

The driver

The carrier

The owner of the dangerous goods

26 / 30

Who is in charge of or in control of dangerous goods when a dangerous incident occurs such as a leak or a collision, or an unintentional release or near release?

The driver

The employer

The maintenance team

The person or company who owns the consignment of dangerous goods

27 / 30

In Alberta, who is exempt from wearing a seat belt?

No one is exempt

Drivers of small school buses

Drivers of ambulances

Drivers of taxis

28 / 30

You are permitted to use a GPS system while driving without being penalized under the distracted driving laws, but under which circumstances?

In unfamiliar areas

Only for work-related opportunities

Only in daylight hours

The navigation system must be affixed to the vehicle

29 / 30

At what rpm should you shift gears to improve fuel efficiency?

Downshift at about 1600 rpm and upshift at about 1800 rpm

Downshift at about 1200 rpm and up-shift at about 1600 rpm

Do what you would normally do as modern vehicles can handle it

Downshift at about 2000 rpm and upshift at about 2000 rpm

30 / 30

When driving a school bus, how far must you stop from the nearest railway track?

Not less than three metres

Not less than ten metres

Not less than five metres or more than 15 metres

Doesn't matter, as long as you stop

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