BC Commercial Driver Test 03

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What's the difference between roundabouts and traffic circles?

They are identical

Roundabouts are generally larger

Roundabouts are much smaller than traffic circles

None of the above

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What should you do if you are in the nearest lane to an emergency vehicle with lights flashing stopped at the side of the road?

Stop and proceed when directed

Keep going but with caution

Reduce speed and change lanes to provide safe space margins if it is safe to do so

Tap the horn twice to warn of your approach

3 / 30

What should the minimum tread depth be for front tires?

2 mm

3 mm

2.6 mm

1.6 mm

4 / 30

What is the maximum speed you should travel in an alley?

15 km/h

30 km/h

10 km/h

20 km/h

5 / 30

When you stop for a railway crossing, how far from the crossing should you be?

30 metres

25 metres

5 to 15 metres

20 metres

6 / 30

When turning, what does the phrase "off track refer" to?

When a vehicle moves around a curve, the rear wheels follow a different path than the front wheels

When the tires move out of a set of tracks made from other vehicles

When the vehicle drifts to the outside of the turn

When the vehicle drifts to the inside of the turn

7 / 30

Which statement is false? Follow these tips to reduce your risk of causing a backing-up crash...

Avoid backing up whenever possible

Sound the horn once, just before moving

Back your vehicle out of traffic rather than into traffic

Use a person to guide your vehicle whenever possible

8 / 30

How does inertia affect your vehicle while you're driving it?

None of the above

It wants your vehicle to move in a straight line

It pushes the vehicle to the outside during a turn or curve

It pulls the vehicle to the inside of a turn or curve

9 / 30

Which statement is false? When an emergency vehicle approaches you with flashing lights, what do you do?

Remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed

Travel slowly until they pass

Drive to a position parallel to and as close as possible to the nearest edge or curb of the roadway

Stop your vehicle clear of any intersection

10 / 30

When backing up with a guide, where should they be positioned?

Directly at the rear of the trailer

On the blind side since you can't see it, they can

Wherever it's comfortable for them and you

Where there's a clear, continuous view of the backing path your vehicle will follow and you can see the guide throughout the manoeuvre

11 / 30

When should you check and adjust tire pressure?

After each run

When you notice excessive wear

When the tires are cool

After each 100 km traveled

12 / 30

What is referred to as a "stale" traffic light?

None of the above

A light that has faded over time

A light that's been the same colour for some time

A light that is stuck on the same colour for a long period of time

13 / 30

Which lane should you use?

Only the right lane

The lane that gives you the best vision, allows you to go where you want to go, and that best allows you to blend in with other traffic

Whichever lane allows you to drive quickly to your destination

It doesn't matter

14 / 30

Which statement is false? Wheel separations are usually caused by...

Broken wheels/rims

Loose wheel fasteners

Low tire inflation

Wheel bearing failure

15 / 30

When you curve to the right, why do you keep the front wheels close to the centre line?

So the rear wheels don't drop off the pavement or go onto the pavement shoulder

To give the driver more visibility

To make the curve more manageable

To flatten out the curve

16 / 30

What steering method is recommended when you need to do a lot of turning?

The push-pull method

Shuffling the steering wheel

Palming the steering wheel

The hand-over-hand steering method

17 / 30

If you turn left too soon, what could happen?

The left side of your vehicle may hit another vehicle in the intersection or run over a median because of off tracking

Your vehicle would end up in the oncoming lane

The left rear wheels may hit the left curb

None of the above

18 / 30

When approaching a roundabout, who should be given the right of way?

Traffic on your right

The traffic already in the roundabout

Whoever wants to go first

It doesn't matter

19 / 30

Which statement is false? To ensure your vehicle stays in place when parked and to prevent a runaway vehicle, you should...

Set the parking brake in the tractor

You should block the wheels of any large vehicle parked on even a slight grade

Place the transmission in the highest forward gear, if parked facing uphill, or reverse gear if parked facing downhill, or neutral if the vehicle has an automatic transmission

If you're parking a single-unit vehicle on an uphill with a curb, turn the wheels to the left towards the centre of the road

20 / 30

When exiting the roundabout, is a signal required?

Only if other vehicles approaching

Yes, to the right

Yes, to the left

Not required

21 / 30

What is an engine governor?

It controls the amount of fuel going to the engine and regulates the speed of the engine

It slows the vehicle down when needed

It's an automatic shut off valve

It pushes the accelerator down more when needed

22 / 30

What is meant by double-clutching?

Using your toes and then heel to depress the clutch

None of the above

Using two feet to depress the clutch

Depressing the clutch pedal twice in the process of moving from one gear to another

23 / 30

What is referred to as lugging?

When there is a delay in shifting gears

When the vehicle is dragging something behind it

When the engine is operated below peak torque for any length of time

None of the above

24 / 30

When other drivers indicate they want to overtake your vehicle, what can you do to help them to pass safely?

None of the above

Put your arm out the window and wave them on

Reduce your speed and give them room

Keep going but put on your hazard lights

25 / 30

When driving at night, when do you switch from high beam headlights to low beam headlights?

Once the vehicle reaches 100 metres from your vehicle

At least 150 m from the approaching vehicles

Only if the oncoming driver flashes their headlights at you

60 metres from the approaching vehicles

26 / 30

Traffic circles and roundabouts often have a truck apron around the edge of the island in the middle. Are trucks allowed to drive on this?

No, the must stay to the right of the roundabout or traffic circle

No, they must remain on the road

None of the above

Yes, in order to drive through the traffic circle or roundabout

27 / 30

What's the problem with making frequent lane changes?

They increase the risk of a collision and can increase fuel consumption

They are time-consuming

Nothing

They add more work for the driver

28 / 30

What is the most dangerous point in a turn?

Just before initiating the turn

At 45 degrees around the corner

It's all dangerous

When the tractor has made the turn but the trailer hasn't

29 / 30

When curving to the left, why do you keep the front wheels close to the right edge of the lane?

To flatten the curve

To give the driver more visibility

To make the cure more manageable

To keep your driver's side rear wheels out of the next lane of traffic

30 / 30

What's the difference between torque and horsepower?

They are the same thing

Torque is used to gain speed while horsepower determines how much speed you can get

Torque is the ability of the engine to move the vehicle and horsepower is used to develop speed

Torque is used to start the engine and horsepower is used to keep it running

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