BC Commercial Driver Test 01

Taking the BC commercial driver practice test is a critical step towards passing your official exam with flying colors. This practice test is designed to help you familiarize yourself with the test format, the types of questions asked, and the time constraints you will face. By taking this test seriously and preparing well, you can increase your chances of success on the official exam.

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How long is the learner's licence valid for?

9 months

12 months

6 months

24 months

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The NSC requires most commercial drivers to complete trip inspections. What does NSC stand for?

None of the above

National Safety Coalition

National Safety Code

National School of Commercial driver

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You must provide proof that you have an acceptable driving record before you can get a commercial class driver's licence. If you live outside of BC, how do you show proof?

Get a letter from your previous insurance company

None of the above

Get a driver's abstract from that jurisdiction

Get a police check

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Which driver licence classes allow you to operate a school bus?

Class 5

Class 4 restricted

Class 3

Class 4 unrestricted

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Excessive use of the brakes could result in a buildup of more heat than the brakes can absorb and dissipate. What negative thing can happen if there is too much heat?

It can result in brake damage and possible failure

It can create poor tire wear

It can create heat within the brake lines

Nothing negative as the heat just dissipates as normal

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After your perception takes hold, what is the typical reaction time of moving from the accelerator to the brake pedal?

About 1/2 of a second

About 3/4 of a second

About 1/4 of a second

About 1 full second

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What is considered a special activity bus?

It is operated for a school, and doesn't run on a set schedule

It's used for private schools

It's the same as a regular school bus

None of the above

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Are you required to take medical exams on a regular schedule as long as you hold a commercial driver's licence?

If asked by your doctor

Only with a medical condition

Yes

9 / 30

If you've failed the first attempt of a class 1-4 licence, what is the minimum waiting period before a re-test can be done?

21 days

24 hours

14 days

30 days

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What does a heavy trailer endorsement (code 20) for a Class 4 or 5 driver's licence allow you to tow?

Trailers of any weight provided that neither the truck nor trailer has air brakes

Any trailer you wish to tow

Only travel trailers

Only trailers less than 4600 kg

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When you see a problem ahead while driving, how long will it take for your perception to take hold?

About 1/4 of a second

About 1/2 of a second

About 1 full second

About 3 /4 of a second

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Are commercial drivers required to meet a higher vision standard than Class 5 drivers?

Yes, but only at night

Yes

Not unless they wear corrective lenses

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Where is the heat is absorbed and dissipated into?

The atmosphere, primarily through the brake drums/rotors

Brake lines

Brake pads

Tires

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If you take your Class 1, 2 or 3 road test using an automatic transmission, how is this reflected on your driver's licence?

None of the above

You must take the road test in a manual transmission vehicle

Your Class 1, 2 or 3 driver's licence will be restricted to automatic transmissions only

There is no difference

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What happens if you drive without a valid driver's licence or correct class of licence?

None of the above

You would be given a warning

It may breach your insurance coverage if you're in a crash

It would be difficult to operate those vehicles

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Even though it may have a diesel engine producing over 400 hp, because of the weight of the combination and its load, how long can it take to accelerate up to 100 km/h?

Two kilometres and over two minutes

Four kilometres and over four minutes

Three kilometres and over three minutes

One kilometre and over one minute

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Driving a class 2 or 3 vehicle, under what conditions can you operate a vehicle over 4600 kg?

If bus and trailers do not have air brakes

With permission from ICBC

None of the above

If the vehicle is only used for farming purposes

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Do you need to follow all the steps for upgrading your commercial licence once you have a commercial licence for a difference class vehicle?

Only with less than 5 years experience

Yes

Only if asked to do so

19 / 30

Brakes convert the energy of motion back into what?

The ability to stop

Nothing

Heat

Into hot air

20 / 30

What is the minimum age in order to legally operate a class 2 vehicle?

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Under the NSC, when must pre-trip inspections always be done?

It's up to the carrier

After loading the vehicle for the first run

Before the first run of the day.

Anytime during the first run of the day

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If the axles are not equally loaded, how are wheels with lighter loads affected during braking?

They help to stop the vehicle much quicker

They may skid, also resulting in a longer stopping distance

They end up bouncing

None of the above

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What is every carrier you work for required to do before you are hired?

Check your driving record before hiring you and once a year after hiring you

Receive a letter from your previous employer as proof

Take you word for it

Make a copy of your driver's licence

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What is the minimum age in order to legally operate a class 1 vehicle?

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Why is the pre-trip inspection part of your road test?

It helps to fill the time

To show that you know how, when and why you must complete a trip inspection

None of the above

Because it's part of RoadSafetyBC rules

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What vehicle can you not drive with a class 1 licence?

A class 4 unrestricted vehicle

Motorcycle

A class 2 vehicle

A class 4 restricted vehicle

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How does the energy of heat stop the vehicle?

It swells the brake pads, causing a wider section to stop the vehicle

The heat goes into the tires which creates more friction

None of the above

The brake linings rub against the brake drum, or in the case of disc brakes, brake pads rub against the brake rotor creating friction

28 / 30

What is the minimum age in order to legally operate a class 4 unrestricted or restricted vehicle?

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Which statement is false? When you apply for a commercial driver's licence, heavy trailer endorsement or industrial air brake endorsement you'll be asked...

If you have certain medical conditions that may affect your fitness and ability to hold a commercial driver's licence

To complete a declaration form regarding medical conditions

To have a Driver's Medical Examination form that your doctor needs to complete and send to RoadSafetyBC

To sign a declaration that most of the medical conditions won't affect your safe operation of a vehicle

30 / 30

What is the minimum age in order to legally operate a class 3 vehicle?

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