Quebec Commercial Driver Test 01

If you want to become a heavy vehicle driver in Quebec, you must prepare yourself well. Part of that preparation is taking the free Quebec Commercial driver practice test, which is an excellent resource to help you understand the official exam format and allow you to practice your knowledge. The practice test will also help you identify areas of weakness, allowing you to focus on improving your understanding of trucking regulations, safety requirements, and driving skills.

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A synchromesh manual transmission usually has how many gears?

5 or 6

7 or 8

2 / 30

Which of the following is not an effect from fatigue?

Slow your reaction time

Impair your memory

Sharpens your alertness, concentration and attention

Alter your judgment and the quality of your decision-making

3 / 30

How many positions does the clutch pedal in a non-synchromesh manual transmission have?

Four

Six

Two

Three

4 / 30

During the thaw each spring, road resistance decreases by how much?

35%

50%

40%

30%

5 / 30

Which statement is false? While transporting passengers, the following must apply...

Arrange and secure baggage, cargo and mail properly in designated bus compartments

Properly secure the load on a truck

Use as much seating available to place as many passengers into the vehicle as possible

Obey the regulations governing the transport of dangerous substances, including the prohibition on driving through tunnels

6 / 30

Which statement is false? As a heavy vehicle driver, you may be subject to a roadside inspection and you are required to stop your vehicle and cooperate with the peace officer an inspection of the following points...

Vehicle registration

Registration in the Register of owners and operators of heavy vehicles

Driver's abstract

Transport permits

7 / 30

Which statement is false? Buckle up and refrain from driving your vehicle if the seat belt is...

Has been altered

Too big

Not in working order

Missing

8 / 30

Which statement is false? Inform the operator if your licence or the licence class and endorsements authorizing you to drive the vehicle is...

Cancelled

Modified

Wrong

Suspended

9 / 30

What does the 'Move Over Law' require you to do?

Move to the right for emergency vehicles stopped on the opposing shoulder

Create a buffer between your vehicle and emergency vehicles stopped at the side of the road

All of these

Stop immediately when approaching emergency vehicles are approaching

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Which statement is false? When driving your heavy vehicle, you must avoid...

Resting your foot on the clutch pedal when not using it

Allowing the transmission to slip by releasing the pedal too slowly because such friction could generate excess heat and prematurely wear out the clutch plate

Pushing the clutch pedal all the way to the floor when shifting gears

Forcing the transmission by releasing the clutch pedal too slowly

11 / 30

What happens to your field of vision when you speed up?

Nothing

It increases

It gradually shrinks

It quickly shrinks

12 / 30

Load limits (total loaded mass) are based on...

How the vehicle is being used

The vehicle's configuration and the type of axle used

The experience of the driver

All of these

13 / 30

Any driver with a blood alcohol level of 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood (0.08) or more and who is driving while impaired is subject to the penalties. If you violate this zero-tolerance rule of no alcohol or drugs, you are prohibited from driving any such vehicle for how long?

24 hours

36 hours

72 hours

48 hours

14 / 30

What should be placed on the rear end of an outsized load in daylight hours if it extends more than one metre beyond the rear of the vehicle?

All of these

A flashing yellow light

A red flag or reflective panel

A sign

15 / 30

A non-synchromesh manual transmission usually has how many gears?

8 to 18

6 to 8

16 / 30

While approaching an oncoming vehicle and face with glare from their headlights, what should you do?

Look directly over your hood to see your lane

Look toward the right side of the road

Look over their vehicle, past their headlights

None of these

17 / 30

Keep accurate off-duty and driving time logs in your vehicle for the previous 14 days, regardless of the cycle you are following, unless...

You do not have to follow driving time logs

None of these

You have been exempted

Instructed otherwise by your employer

18 / 30

The load restriction period is usually from...

January to February

December to January

May to June

March to May

19 / 30

When is the risk of falling asleep at the wheel is greatest?

Between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

All the above

Between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. and between midnight and 6:00 a.m.

20 / 30

Consumption of alcohol, medications or drugs greatly amplifies the effects of...

Irritability

Fatigue

All of these

Distractions

21 / 30

When using an electronic log book, it must only be used...

At the start of your run

None of these

Anytime while stopped at a traffic light

When the vehicle is parked in a safe location

22 / 30

Which statement is false? Driving under the influence of alcohol does the following...

Impairs your coordination

Reduces your resistance to fatigue

Improves your judgment

Increases your reaction time

23 / 30

To determine the maximum authorized weight limit during spring thaw and to factor in weather conditions according to region, Quebec is divided into how many major zones?

Three

Two

Four

Five

24 / 30

Which statement is false? During hot weather, you should also regularly check...

The engine oil pressure gauge

The engine coolant temperature gauge

The A/C gauge

The transmission fluid temperature gauge

25 / 30

Which statement is false? You are required to stop at an inspection station when its lights are flashing if you are driving...

A combination of road vehicles (a truck hauling a trailer, for example), where at least one of the vehicles has a GVWR of 4,500 kg or more

A vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 4,500 kg or more that is designed and equipped primarily for the transportation of goods or for the transportation of equipment that is permanently attached to the vehicle

A vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 4,500 kg but used to carry passengers

A tow truck or a tool vehicle

26 / 30

Which of the following is not a sign of fatigue?

Not remembering the last few kilometres travelled

Constantly looking around

Yawning frequently and blinking excessively

Straying into the adjacent lane

27 / 30

Which statement is not part of the circle check?

Keep the circle check report in the employer's office files

Keep the circle check report up to date

Report any mechanical defects and anomalies in writing

Make sure the vehicle you are operating has no major defects

28 / 30

What is the purpose of a flag person?

They check the oversize load markers

They direct traffic on a road where construction or maintenance work is being carried out

They work with the lead technician

None of these

29 / 30

Is holding any kind of portable electronic device in your hand while driving illegal?

Depends on what you are using it for

Yes

Depending on the vehicle

30 / 30

Since automatic transmissions in heavy vehicles do not have a PARK setting, what needs to be done to make sure the vehicle remains stationary when you are stopped?

Shift to neutral and put on the parking brake

Use any gear and put on the parking brake

Place the gear selector in reverse

Shift to the lowest gear

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