BC Commercial Driver Test 02

Studying the materials and reviewing the rules of the road is essential. Understanding the intricacies of commercial driving, including proper handling, safety protocols, and regulations, is crucial to success. Additionally, you can find valuable resources online, including practice questions, videos, and interactive tools.

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Why should you place a slight drag on the brakes while you drive through the water?

It helps to stop the vehicle

None of the above

It builds up more heat which will evaporate the water, keeping the brakes dryer

It will reduce the amount of water entering the brake drums and shoes

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What is the minimum following distance for cars and lights trucks?

3 car lengths

3 seconds

2 seconds

2 car lengths

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What should drivers continuously do if the danger zone becomes occupied?

Plan an escape route

Be prepared to put on hazard lights

Nothing

Be prepared to sound the horn

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Most brake components operate best at around what temperature?

300° C

250° C

200° C

120° C

5 / 30

What is referred to as the vehicle's danger zone?

The section of road a vehicle travels through before it can stop

The blind spot behind the vehicle

Directly in front of the grill

The blind spot beside the vehicle

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What can you do to travel safely through construction zones?

Drive with hazard lights on

Leave space between you, the construction crews and their equipment

None of the above

Tap the horn before entering the construction zone

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What can reduce fuel consumption by as much as 30 per cent?

Good safe driving habits

Nothing

Good tires

Proper fuel

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Which statement is false? To help you stop safely...

Ensure that your brakes are correctly adjusted

Ensure your load is balanced

Ensure you check your brake temperature first

Ensure your tires are in good condition

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Other than vehicle weight and speed, what is another factor that affects stopping distances?

None of the above

The aerodynamics of the vehicle

The slope of the road

The driver's ability

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What can reduce your danger zone?

Bright headlights

Slowing down

Tapping your horn

Windshield wipers

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When you're unable to keep up with the traffic flow, what should you do?

You must put your hazard lights on while in whichever lane you're in

You must tap your brake on occasion to warn drivers behind

You must travel in the right lane

You must monitor your mirrors more regularly

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When there is two times the vehicle weight, how much more stopping power is required?

6 times the stopping power

2 times the stopping power

8 times the stopping power

4 times the stopping power

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Which statement is false? For emergency stopping with ABS brakes, you should...

Not be alarmed by brake noise, pedal movement or shudder as this is normal

Be extremely cautious when steering around obstacles

Apply firm, hard continuous pressure to the brake pedal until the vehicle stops

Gradually build up brake pressure

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What is the purpose of ABS brakes?

It helps prevent wheel lockup or skids

None of the above

It helps you stop with just the rear brakes

It helps to keep your regular brakes cooler

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What is referred to as brake fade?

None of the above

Your brakes begin to fall apart in small pieces

Your brakes begin use less heat to stop the vehicle

Your brakes stop working properly because they're overheated

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What can lessen the impact if a tailgater rear-ends your vehicle?

Nothing

Make more gradual stops

Drive with hazard lights on

Pump the brakes before stopping

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What is the recommended safe following distance while driving a bus, trucks and other large heavy vehicles at highway speeds?

Never be less than four seconds behind the vehicle ahead

Never be less than five seconds behind the vehicle ahead

Never be less than three seconds behind the vehicle ahead

Never be less than two seconds behind the vehicle ahead

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What's another name for engine retarders?

Exhaust retarders

Hydraulic retarders

Engine brakes

Electric brakes

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What is the minimum following distance if driving a bus, truck or other heavy vehicle?

5 seconds

2 seconds

3 seconds

2 car lengths

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When there is two times the vehicle weight and two times the vehicle speed, how much more stopping power is required?

4 times the stopping power

2 times the stopping power

8 times the stopping power

6 times the stopping power

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What do retarders do for the vehicle?

They assist the brakes by reducing the heat that's built up inside them

Nothing

They cool down the brake pads and rotors

They provide auxiliary slowing of the vehicle

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When there is two times the vehicle speed, how much more stopping power is required?

8 times the stopping power

2 times the stopping power

6 times the stopping power

4 times the stopping power

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Does ABS allow you stop sooner?

Yes, but only on wet roads

Yes, but only on dry roads

Yes

24 / 30

What does ATC stand for?

Automatic Traction Control

Automatic Terrain Capacity

None of the above

Anti-traction Control

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What's the purpose of a runaway lane?

To allow drivers to check their brakes before continuing on their route

To help slow and stop vehicles if their brakes fail as they are going downhill

It gives drivers room to accelerate up to speed

It serves as a rest area

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When is an engine retarder is more efficient?

At normal engine rpm and normal vehicle speed

At a lower engine rpm and a higher vehicle speed

At higher engine rpm and higher vehicle speed

At a higher engine rpm and a lower vehicle speed

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What can you do if you see a potential hazard while driving?

Removing your foot from the accelerator and putting it lightly on the brake pedal

Tap the horn twice

None of the above

Flash your headlights

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Which statement is false? When driving on a downhill grade in the city...

Select a safe speed that's not too fast for the conditions

Select an appropriate low gear to hold that speed

Keep braking to maintain the same controlled speed

Use the vehicle's retarding device unless signs prohibit their use

29 / 30

What is the maximum fine for operating a vehicle with brakes that are not adjusted correctly or not performing adequately?

500

250

1000

2000

30 / 30

What's the best way to stop on icy roads?

Brakes normal

Let the ABS do their thing

Use extremely light pressure on the brake

Pump the brakes

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