Ontario Truck Driver Test 05

Are you preparing to take the Ontario Truck driver’s licence practice test? As a guide, We would highly recommend taking advantage of the resources available to ensure a successful outcome. Firstly, visit the official Ontario government website, where you can find the Ministry of Transportation’s Commercial Driver Handbook. This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of truck driving, including vehicle inspections, driving techniques, and road safety. Once you have studied the handbook thoroughly, take advantage of the many practice tests available online. These tests simulate the actual test conditions, enabling you to identify areas of weakness and gain confidence ahead of the actual test. Remember, the Ontario Truck driver’s licence practice test is designed to test your knowledge and ensure the highest standards of safety on our roads. By studying hard and practising diligently, you will be well on your way to success.

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How are the anti-lock braking system (ABS) designed to work?

None of the above

It pumps the brakes on all wheels at the same time

A quick drop in wheel speed indicates potential wheel lock and causes the brake force to be reduced to that wheel

It holds the locked wheel in place

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Does ABS allow the vehicle to stop quicker?

Yes

When braking at moderate speeds

Only on wet roads

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Driving on country roads at night, when should you switch to low beam headlights?

When stopped

All of the above

When you come to a curve or hilltop

Before you go up a hill

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At an intersection without signs or lights, you must yield the right- of-way to...

The vehicle coming from the west

Any vehicle approaching from the left

Any vehicle approaching from the right

The smallest vehicle

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Why should you not sound your horn unnecessarily when you are overtaking a cyclist?

It will annoy them

It causes road rage

All of the above

It may frighten them and cause them to lose control

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Are you allowed to enter or cross a bike lane to turn right at a corner or driveway?

Only if forced to because of oncoming traffic

Yes

It is illegal

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When driving at night on a dark road, what can mislead you thinking you can see further ahead than you actually can?

Reflective road signs

New headlights

Going downhill

Flat sections of the road

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Most tractors, combines and other farm vehicles have a maximum speed of...

30 km/h

40 km/h

10 km/h

60 km/h

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When passing a cyclist, as a best practice, allow at least how much distance between your vehicle and the cyclist?

30 cm minimum

Two metres minimum

One metre minimum

One car width minimum

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Which of the following is not a safety tip for driving in snow?

Remain patient

Use high beam headlights to make your vehicle more visible

Slow down gradually and drive at a speed that suits the conditions

Increase your following distance and brake early

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Many roundabouts are also designed with a central apron, a raised section of pavement around the central island. Are larger vehicles allowed to drive on this?

Only to wait for passing emergency vehicles

Only if a vehicle next to them forces them onto it

Yes

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If parked on the side of the road, what should you do before opening your door?

Signal left

Look behind you and check your mirrors and blind spots for a passing cyclist

Tap your horn

Nothing

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Use your low-beam headlights when you are within how many metres of an oncoming vehicle?

100

150

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How would you recognize a snow-removal vehicle from a distance within 150 metres?

They are equipped with a large sign at the rear of the vehicle

They have a yellow beacon flashing on the top of the vehicle

They are equipped with flashing blue lights

They are typically much taller than other larger vehicles

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Which of the following is not an example of a bus bay that you would be passing?

Indentations immediately before and after intersections

Bays within a parking lot

Mid-block indented bays

Bus-stop areas between two designated parking areas

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What is referred to as over-driving your headlights?

When one of your headlights goes out on a dark highway

When your stopping distance is farther than you can see with your headlights

When your headlights fail to see around a curve

None of the above

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If you are in a roundabout when an emergency vehicle approaches, what should you do?

Stop immediately

Continue to your intended exit and proceed beyond the traffic island before pulling over

Change lanes in the roundabout to the right and stop

Stop immediately if in the right lane

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Persons operating mobility devices (motorized wheelchair and medical scooters) should be treated the same way as...

Motorized vehicles

All of the above

Pedestrians

Cyclists

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When a bus in a bus bay begins flashing its left-turn signals, indicating that it is ready to leave the bus bay, and you are approaching in the lane adjacent to the bus bay, what should you do?

You must allow the bus to re-enter traffic

Watch to ensure the bus does not cut you off

Nothing in particular

Pass the bus safely so it can enter behind you

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What is referred to as hydroplaning?

When your tires ride on top of the water

When the water on the road gets dispersed through the tire tread

None of the above

When the tires drip better on wet roads

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Which statement is false? Black ice will generally form...

On curved roads

On bridges

Under overpasses

In shaded areas

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Studies have shown that collisions involving drowsiness tend to occur at what time of the day?

During late night/early morning hours or late afternoon

After dinner hour

24 hours

After breakfast hour

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If you are caught driving in fog, which of the following is not a safety tip?

Slow down gradually and drive at a speed that suits the conditions

Follow the vehicle ahead closely so you can use their taillights to see better

Be patient

Make sure the full lighting system of your vehicle is turned on

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Which statement is false? Other than road conditions, what causes skids?

Pumping brakes

Hard braking

Overly aggressive turning

Harsh accelerating

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Which of the following is not a warning sign that your drowsiness is serious enough to place you at risk?

You have difficulty keeping your eyes open

You yawn frequently

You are missing traffic lights and signals

You are perfect with keeping your vehicle in the centre of the lane

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When meeting oncoming vehicles with bright headlights at night, what should you do to reduce the impact of glare?

Look immediately to the front right of your vehicle at the lane making to help stay in your lane

Look up and beyond and slightly to the right of the oncoming lights

Look just ahead of your vehicle

None of the above

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What is the problem of driving in a large puddle?

All of the above

A puddle can hide a large pothole that could damage your vehicle or its suspension, or flatten a tire

A puddle could splash a pedestrian walking nearby

A puddle may cause your vehicle to hydroplane

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If you must drive through a flooded stretch of road, test your brakes afterwards to dry them out by driving at what speed?

20 km/h

80 km/h

50 km/h

40 km/h

29 / 30

Use your low-beam headlights when you are within how many metres when following a vehicle?

150

100

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What type of vehicle is threshold braking typically used with?

A vehicle that is not equipped with ABS

Most tractor-trailers

All of the above

A fire vehicle

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