class 4 practice test

Question 1 of 25

What are the top two reasons that commercial drivers are involved in a police reported casualty crash?

Drunk driving and fatigue
Driving without due care and attention and unsafe speed
Amphetamines and poor diet
Old equipment and a ‘reckless’ attitude

Question 2 of 25

When descending a hill and the driver notices smoke coming from an oil-filled hub, what should she do?

Continue to the next rest and then stop and investigate the source of the problem
Stop immediately and investigate the source of the problem
Drive to the next truck stop and call dispatch
Ask your co-driver why there is smoke coming from the hub and follow his instructions

Question 3 of 25

Stopping so you can see the tires of the vehicle in front of you on the pavement allows you to?

Determine if you want to purchase Bridgestone or Michelin for your next set of tires
See if the person is environmentally conscious
Allows you to drive around the vehicle in front of you if the car stalls or you see a car in your rear-view mirror coming up too fast
Allows you to get the licence plate number

Question 4 of 25

slowertraffic

This sign means?

When entering the campground, larger vehicles should stay right
Only applies to commercial vehicles traveling along freeways
Move into right lane if driving slower than traffic flow
Move into the right lane if you are traveling less than 20km/hr below the posted speed limit and activate your four-way flashers

Question 5 of 25

Which one of the following is NOT a restriction that applies when loading or carrying baggage on a bus?

It cannot fall on or against any passenger
Baggage or cargo must not block or partially block any aisle or exit
The baggage belonging to the other driver must be securely fastened to the rear of the bus
Protect all baggage from dust and moisture

Question 6 of 25

When a school bus has a defect, what is the procedure followed by the driver?

If the defect is minor, the driver is simply required to report the defect and have the carrier make necessary repairs before the end of the week
The vehicle cannot be used to transport passengers until the vehicle is repaired
The vehicle can be used to transport passengers if they are notified of the said defects and consent to continuing their journey, so long as the driver is sure that they vehicle will make it to the destination
The vehicle must be parked and a mechanic brought out to fix any defects

Question 7 of 25

Why are drivers required to complete a trip inspection report?

To save money by preventing the vehicle from breaking down en-route
It is company policy
To ensure that the safety features on the vehicle are operational
It is required as part of the National Safety Code regulations to ensure minimum safety standards within the commercial transportation industry
‘c’ and ‘d’ are correct

Question 8 of 25

When are drivers required to complete a pre-hill inspection?

On grades of more than 8%
When indicated by regulatory signs that a pre-hill inspection is required
At the beginning of the day when the driver knows she will be operating in mountainous terrain
Only a regulation specific to the province of BC and unless otherwise indicated it is only a suggestion

Question 9 of 25

What action would you take if the commercial passenger vehicle you are driving broke down and you could not continue the trip?

Make arrangements to have the passengers transported to their destination with as little delay as possible
Call the company to arrange for a mechanic to come out and fix the problem
Have the passengers hitchhike to their destination
Wait with the passengers until the next scheduled bus arrives and then transfer all passengers and luggage to that vehicle

Question 10 of 25

Which one of the following does NOT affect the driving characteristics of your unit?

Size
Weight
Single or dual rear axle
Length
Steering wheel diameter

Question 11 of 25

How often is it necessary to test the brakes on a school bus?

Every time the bus is fueled
At every pre-trip inspection or weekly, whichever occurs first
Daily
While the parking brake is checked

Question 12 of 25

What are the 4 types of retarders?

Engine, Exhaust, Hydraulic driveline and Electric driveline
Engine, Exhaust, Hydraulic driveline and the Flintstone’s Foot drag
Exhaust, Hydraulic driveline, Electric driveline and Pyrometer
Exhaust, Hydraulic driveline, Electric driveline and automatic wheel deflater

Question 13 of 25

Total stopping distance of a commercial vehicle can be increased by?

Poor quality tires
Brakes out of adjustment
Fatigued driver
Poor traction
All the above

Question 14 of 25

Under what highway conditions may a taxi or bus take on or let off passengers on a highway outside the limits of a city or municipality?

Only if the vehicle is operated within 12 miles of the municipality or city where the carrier has registered the vehicle
The vehicle must be visible to other traffic from a distance of 85m
If at night, there must be adequate street lighting available to make the vehicle visible to other traffic at a distance of 60m
Buses and taxis must operate with jet packs so they can accelerate to highway speed in under 5seconds

Question 15 of 25

At what times of the day are inside lights in public passenger vehicles to be illuminated?

Any time the vehicle is in operation
½ hour before sunset and ½ hour after sunrise
½ hour after sunset and ½ hour before sunrise
Between sunset and sunrise

Question 16 of 25

What are the smoking restrictions for drivers of public or limited passenger vehicles?

The driver may smoke if he receives permission for the passengers
The driver must not smoke if passengers are in your vehicle
The driver can never smoke in the vehicle in keeping with current municipal bylaws
The driver may never smoke in the vehicle

Question 17 of 25

Passengers are permitted to stand on a bus only if?

All the seats are full
There are more females than males on the bus
Only if the passenger transportation licence permits standing passengers and the passengers do not impede the driver’s operation of the vehicle
On any bus that is not a school or highway bus

Question 18 of 25

Which of the following does NOT decrease a danger zone?

Covering the brake
Lower speeds
Smaller vehicle
Higher speeds

Question 19 of 25

Which of following ailments do NOT preclude a BC driver from operating in the United States?

Epilepsy
The use of prescription glasses for driving
Diabetes controlled by insulin
You do not meet the US hearing standards

Question 20 of 25

Which of the following is NOT a precaution that should be taken when refueling public passenger vehicles?

Extinguish all open flames
Park the bus perpendicular to the fuel pumps
On-board radios are turned off
Keep the nozzle in contact with the filler pipe at all times

Question 21 of 25

Who is responsible for ensuring that the safety equipment is available and in working order?

The driver
The owner
The carrier
The last person who operated the vehicle

Question 22 of 25

How old must passengers be before the driver can get their permission to smoke in the vehicle?

19
18
16
21

Question 23 of 25

Which of the following distinguishes a professional driver?

Set their pace in accordance with the existing conditions and traffic flow
Maintain a safe space margin ahead, behind and to the sides
Allow time to read and interpret the traffic pattern
Continuously plan an escape route in case the danger zone becomes occupied
a and c are correct
All the above

Question 24 of 25

downhill

This sign means?

A crash is imminent
Incredibly steep hill and driver should gear down to a lower gear
Scenic lookout ahead
18% of the trucks on this hill are single axle vehicles

Question 25 of 25

Which one of the following does NOT maximize fuel economy?

Good tire pressure
Steady speeds
Over use of the brake pedal
Ample space margins

Class 4 (Bus, Taxi, Limo) Practice - Test 2

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