Saskatchewan Professional Driver Test 08

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A vehicle, whether loaded or empty, that is used primarily for the purpose of transporting any petroleum product or a liquid that is flammable or explosive, shall be brought to a stop at what distance from the nearest rail at all uncontrolled railway crossings?

Not less than 10 m

Not less than 5 m

Not less than 9 m

Not less than 15 m

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What is used to attach a trailer to another trailer being pulled by a tractor?

A ball hitch

All of these

Hook

Converter dolly

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Which statement is false? Many passenger accidents with class 2 and 4 vehicle have been attributed to...

Sudden stops or starts with standing passengers

Being improperly parked at a loading zone

Picking up or discharging passengers when unsafe to do so

Picking passengers up at the wrong locations

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Backing a bus on school property is not permitted unless...

You have a responsible person to guide you

You have permission from the principal

School has been out of session for a minimum of 60 minutes

Your employer gives you permission

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After you disconnect air and electrical lines, stow the couplers...

On the hooks attached to the rear of the cab

Ahead of the kingpin

In the coupler box located at the rear of the cab

Using the dead-end couplers and plug holder on the tractor and ensure the lines are secure

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Every school bus driver shall activate safety lights, except where prohibited by law, before stopping to load or unload passengers at least how far before stopping on a highway with a speed limit over 50 km/h?

100 metres

120 metres

50 metres

75 metres

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What have some companies that operate equipment with brakes on the converter dollies applied in order to identify the service and emergency lines?

Different size lines

Coloured tape to the air lines

Labels

Magnetic strips

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When uncoupling a tractor-trailer with air ride suspension, which of the following steps are not done during the parking of tractor and trailer?

Chock trailer wheels, if required

Park the tractor and trailer in a straight line

Get out of the cab and inspect the parking area for any hazards

Choose a level and firm ground condition

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Which statement is false? Cruelty to livestock is prohibited. No person, while transporting livestock or other animals in a motor vehicle, shall...

Leave a trailer alone while attached to the tractor

Transport the livestock or other animals in such a manner or position as to cause unnecessary suffering to any of them by overexposure to heat or cold

Transport various classes of livestock unless separated by a partition

By negligence or ill-usage in the transportation thereof, cause or permit any damage or injury to be done to the livestock or other animals

10 / 30

Which of the following is not a step used after coupling to connect air and electrical lines?

Supply air to the trailer by pushing in the trailer supply valve (red button)

Ensure the air pressure gauges show normal pressure levels and the trailer hand valve operates properly

Connect air lines to the trailer

Connect electrical cord to trailer and check dashboard to confirm normal operation of all trailer lights

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School buses are required to stop at all railway crossings, unless...

There are no passengers on the bus

The crossing is equipped with automatic light signals indicating it's clear to cross

There is a clear view of 1 km in both directions

All the trains have passed

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Once parked, you should lower landing gear until...

Most of the trailer weight is off the tractor but does not raise the trailer completely off the fifth wheel

None of these

The trailer weight is off the tractor completely

The landing gear is just above the ground

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To handle increased weights allowable under axle weight loading, many trucking operations done what to compensate?

Hired more drivers

All of these

Make multiple, shorter trips

Gone to the 'train' or 'pup-train' vehicle combination

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An original of the bill of lading that must be kept in the possession of whom?

None of these

The driver of the vehicle while the freight is being carried on the vehicle

The carrier

The shipper

15 / 30

While uncoupling of fifth wheel from kingpin, which of the following is not a step?

Slowly drive ahead when the kingpin is just clear of fifth wheel jaws, stop the tractor

Release and keep the fifth wheel locked on the kingpin

Release or dump the tractor air suspension

Continue to slowly drive forward and stop the tractor when the fifth wheel is fully out from under the trailer, but the frame of the tractor is still under the trailer

16 / 30

When coupling a tractor-trailer with air ride suspension, which of the following is not a required step with regards to trailer inspection?

Pins for the sliding trailer axles are in the locked position

Check the height of the trailer in relation to the fifth wheel

Kingpin is aligned with the opening of the fifth wheel jaws

Kingpin and apron should have excessive wear or cracks

17 / 30

When coupling a tractor-trailer with air ride suspension, which of the following is not a required step with regards to the alignment of tractor and trailer?

Align the tractor in front of the trailer

Stop the tractor when the fifth wheel is just ahead of the trailer

Remain in the cab before and while backing

Slowly reverse towards the trailer and align the centre of the fifth wheel with the kingpin

18 / 30

Which statement is false? A bill of lading shall contain at least the following information...

The license of the driver

The name of the carrier

The name of the shipper

The name of the place at which the freight was accepted for transportation

19 / 30

When coupling a tractor-trailer with air ride suspension, which of the following is not a required step with regards to tractor inspection?

Fifth wheel horns are tilted down and the jaws are in the unlocked position

Air lines and electrical cord are in good condition and loosely fitted

there is adequate grease on the surface of the fifth wheel

Fifth wheel is securely mounted to the frame and there are no damaged, missing or loose parts

20 / 30

Some loads might not exceed the legal length but may overhang the vehicle body. Any overhang must carry...

A red flag at the end of the load between the hours of sunrise and sunset

A sign indicating a long load

A red flag at the end of the load 24 hours a day

None of these

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When coupling a tractor-trailer with air ride suspension, which of the following is not a required step with regards to coupling of fifth wheel to kingpin?

Slowly reverse under the trailer until the fifth wheel is fully under the front of the trailer, but still ahead of the kingpin

Restore the tractor air suspension to its normal height

Increase the tactor air suspension

Continue to reverse slowly until you hear and feel the fifth wheel lock around the kingpin

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Why must a bill of lading must be signed by the shipper and the carrier?

Company policy

It's a legal requirement from SGI

It verifies that the itemized list of goods in the shipment is correct

All of these

23 / 30

What should be your speed when passing a tow truck or service vehicle stopped on the roadside with its amber or amber and blue lights flashing while it is rendering assistance to a disabled vehicle, unless the truck is on the opposite side of a divided highway?

50 km/h

60 km/h

70 km/h

40 km/h

24 / 30

You should attempt to stop as far to the right as practical while picking up passengers, but stay at least how far away from any waiting students?

3 metres

5 metres

2 metres

1 metre

25 / 30

During night hours, what must be visible at the extreme rear of the overhang?

A sign

A red flag

A red light

A yellow flag

26 / 30

A carrier shall at the time of acceptance of each shipment of freight for transportation on a public service vehicle issue or cause to be issued...

A bill of lading

A safety certificate

A certificate of transportation

None of these

27 / 30

Which answer is false? A school bus driver must not...

Operate a bus unless its headlights and tail lights are activated

Operate the bus until all passengers are seated in a seat designated for the purposes of transporting passengers

Activate the stop arm while the bus is stopped for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers

Back up on school grounds except with the direction of a responsible person who is positioned in such a manner that the driver can see that the bus can be safely backed up

28 / 30

Whose responsibility is it to ensure that employees are trained with respect to the dangerous goods that will be assigned to them?

The carrier

The employer

The employee

All of these

29 / 30

After coupling, what should be done to confirm fifth wheel is locked and secure?

None of these

Keep glancing at the dashboard for any warnings

Perform a minimum of two tug tests

Drive away and keep checking the mirrors

30 / 30

When carrying loose material, why should you make sure that you completely cover the load with a tarp?

To help provide additional securement of the straps

All of these

To help the driver provide a better view through the mirrors

To prevent dangerous driving situations for those following behind you

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