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

Only travel trailers

Any trailer you wish to tow

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

Only trailers less than 4600 kg

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

None of the above

They end up bouncing

They may skid, also resulting in a longer stopping distance

They help to stop the vehicle much quicker

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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

Yes

Only with a medical condition

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

After loading the vehicle for the first run

It's up to the carrier

Anytime during the first run of the day

Before the first run of the day.

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

National Safety Coalition

None of the above

National School of Commercial driver

National Safety Code

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How long is the learner's licence valid for?

9 months

12 months

24 months

6 months

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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

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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?

You must take the road test in a manual transmission vehicle

There is no difference

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

None of the above

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

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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?

14 days

24 hours

21 days

30 days

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

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

It would be difficult to operate those vehicles

You would be given a warning

None of the above

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

None of the above

With permission from ICBC

If bus and trailers do not have air brakes

If the vehicle is only used for farming purposes

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

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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 create poor tire wear

It can result in brake damage and possible failure

It can create heat within the brake lines

Nothing negative as the heat just dissipates as normal

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

It helps to fill the time

None of the above

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

Because it's part of RoadSafetyBC rules

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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 1/4 of a second

About 1 full second

About 3/4 of a second

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

About 3 /4 of a second

About 1 full second

About 1/4 of a second

About 1/2 of a second

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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?

None of the above

Get a letter from your previous insurance company

Get a driver's abstract from that jurisdiction

Get a police check

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Brakes convert the energy of motion back into what?

Heat

The ability to stop

Nothing

Into hot air

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What is considered a special activity bus?

It's used for private schools

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

It's the same as a regular school bus

None of the above

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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?

Three kilometres and over three minutes

One kilometre and over one minute

Two kilometres and over two minutes

Four kilometres and over four minutes

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Where is the heat is absorbed and dissipated into?

The atmosphere, primarily through the brake drums/rotors

Brake pads

Tires

Brake lines

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

A class 2 vehicle

A class 4 restricted vehicle

Motorcycle

A class 4 unrestricted 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 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

To complete a declaration form regarding medical conditions

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

Not unless they wear corrective lenses

Yes

Yes, but only at night

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How does the energy of heat stop the vehicle?

The heat goes into the tires which creates more friction

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

None of the above

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

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

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

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

Take you word for it

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

Make a copy of your driver's licence

Receive a letter from your previous employer as proof

Your score is

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