Saskatchewan Professional Driver Test 03

By familiarizing yourself with the test format, types of questions, and focus areas, you can build the necessary skills, confidence, and knowledge to pass the exam successfully. It’s always recommended to take multiple practice tests to identify areas of weakness and work towards improving them.

1 / 30

In normal stopping, the brake components heat up and will continue to build up with excessive hard braking until what happens?

The vehicle suddenly stops

It exceeds the capability of the brake components to absorb and dissipate the heat

The brake components crack

All of these

2 / 30

Which statement is false? All drivers can reduce collisions when backing if they follow these backing rules...

Back the vehicle to the blind side when it is possible

Use a guide whenever possible

Avoid unnecessary backing – plan ahead to minimize backing distances

Whenever possible, plan your approach so you can view the area into which you will be backing

3 / 30

What is another name for engine retarders?

Down-shifters

Engine brakes

Emergency brakes

Brake retarders

4 / 30

In a combination of vehicles (such as a truck and trailer, or power unit with a semi trailer unit) equipped with an air brake system controlled by...

Two primary brake pedals

All of these

A foot control valve

Four primary air tanks

5 / 30

What does centrifugal force do when a vehicle is entering a curve?

It pushes outward from the centre of the curve and tries to keep the object on its original straight line

It pushes inward from the centre of the curve and tries to pull the vehicle from traveling in a straight line

It assists the vehicle's traction while going around a curve

None of these

6 / 30

Preferably park how far away from an intersection when stopping for a break?

76 m

153 m

105 m

23 m

7 / 30

Outside rear-view mirrors reflect a large area, and if properly mounted and adjusted, give the driver a clear view of the roadway behind, except...

The blind area at the front passenger side of the vehicle

The blind area at the front driver's side of the vehicle

The blind area immediately behind the vehicle

None of these

8 / 30

If the weight of the vehicle is doubled, the braking force should be...

The same

Tripled

Quadrupled

Doubled

9 / 30

If the speed of the vehicle is doubled, the braking force should be...

Six times

Four times

Doubled

Ten times

10 / 30

If the weight and speed of the vehicle is doubled, the braking force should be...

Four times

Eight times

Six times

Ten times

11 / 30

Why should you place a slight drag on the brakes when it becomes necessary to run through water?

To warn the driver behind

To reduce the amount of water admitted to the drums and shoes

To channel out the water through the tires

To reduce braking distance

12 / 30

Which statement is false? Before backing into a loading dock, you should...

Turn on your four-way flashers (hazard lights)

Avoid sounding your horn

Have someone guide you in

Back the vehicle to the view side

13 / 30

When the driver behind you does make their move to pass your vehicle, what can you do to help them complete the pass?

Wave them on to pass

Reduce your speed

All of these

Put on your hazard lights

14 / 30

What happens when the brake drums heat up too much?

The pads seize

They lock

They expand away from the brake linings

None of these

15 / 30

Which statement is false? Before backing a vehicle without a guide, you must...

Look at the backing area or hazards without leaving the vehicle

Set the park brake

If there is no guide present, sound horn before moving. Observe both mirrors while backing slowly

Check for clearances and obstacles above, below, to the sides, to the rear and to the front of the vehicle

16 / 30

If the Anti-lock braking system (ABS) detects a wheel locking up during a brake application, what happens next?

The system releases brake pressure to that wheel only to prevent the wheel from skidding

The systems removes braking from that wheel and adds it to the other wheels

It causes all of the brakes to pump

The system shifts into neutral to remove the power sent to the wheels

17 / 30

When should you drive off the roadway onto the shoulder to pass another vehicle?

If conditions permit that move to be done safely

If directed by the driver ahead of you

If both lanes of traffic are moving too slowly

Never

18 / 30

When the trailer brakes are applied along with the tractor brakes, what is this often referred to as?

Balanced braking

Couple braking

Mainstream braking

Dual braking

19 / 30

If you reach an unsafe speed while descending a downgrade on a highway, what should you do?

Apply the brakes to reduce your speed and downshift to a lower main gear

Sound your horn

All of these

Put on your hazard lights

20 / 30

Entering a curve too fast can result in skidding or...

A jackknife

A sudden increase of speed

A quick build of momentum

A rollover

21 / 30

Which statement is false? For the safe negotiation of curves, the following should be used...

If speed adjustment is needed, slow down before the curve

Accelerate when in the curve as conditions permit

Spot the curve in advance by heeding the curve ahead warning sign and suggested speed sign

Switch to a higher gear approaching the curve

22 / 30

Large vehicles such as truck-trailer and semi trailer units have engine governors which do what?

Inform the driver of any issues

Crate a shut-off valve

Control the maximum rpm at which the engine may be operated

None of these

23 / 30

Which of the following is not a factor of making a smooth braking application?

Setting speed in relation to the distance you can see

Doing exactly what the driver ahead is doing

Looking ahead to time stops

Maintaining safe following distance

24 / 30

To proceed down a steep grade, which gear should be selected?

None of these

Select a gear low enough to control the speed

Fourth

One gear above what would be used to climb the hill

25 / 30

Applying brakes in a curve can cause a skid or...

A jackknife

A rollover

A quick reduction of momentum

None of these

26 / 30

Which statement is false? If the vehicle intrudes into the traveled section, is disabled ,or will be parked for more than four hours, it's recommended to place flares or reflective triangles...

One at approximately 30 m from the stopped commercial vehicle in the centre of the traffic lane or shoulder occupied by the commercial vehicle and in the direction of approaching traffic

One at approximately 50 m from the stopped commercial vehicle in the centre of the traffic lane or shoulder occupied by the commercial vehicle and in the direction of approaching traffic

One on the traffic side of and approximately 3 m from the stopped commercial vehicle in the direction of approaching traffic

One at approximately 30 m from the stopped commercial vehicle in the centre of the traffic lane or shoulder occupied by the commercial vehicle and in the direction away from approaching traffic

27 / 30

Trailers weighing over how many kg must be equipped with service brakes?

1270 kg

900 kg

1125 kg

1,360 kg

28 / 30

What is the advantage by 'covering the brake'?

The driver can communicate more effectively

It saves brake wear

The stopping distance is reduced

All of these

29 / 30

What advantage do the engine retarders create?

Reduces tire wear

Improves fuel economy

All of these

Help to save the main braking system for emergency stopping

30 / 30

A slow revolving wheel on an icy surface will be more effective than...

Anti-lock braking

All of these

A locked wheel skidding on icy surfaces

Threshold braking

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