class 3 practice test

Question 1 of 25

Tie downs that rub against the load are:

Better situated to keep the load secure during emergency braking
Dangerous, owing to the fact that the load could potentially cut or prematurely wear out the strap
Will damage the freight
Positioned correctly

Question 2 of 25

On an air brake equipped vehicle, brake adjustment can be checked from which location?

From the cab
Visually, from the side of the vehicle
Should always be checked from the rear of the vehicle
Brake adjustment should be checked when the driver is underneath the truck

Question 3 of 25

A rotor is part of which of the following brake system?

ABS brakes
Disc brakes
Drum brakes
ATC brakes

Question 4 of 25

Which of the following does NOT affect off-tracking?

Wheel base
Pivot points
The height of the vehicle
The position of the 5th wheel or length of hitch or draw bar

Question 5 of 25

What consequences may a driver face if they fail to stop for a brake pre-hill inspection?

Reprimand
Fine
Honking horns from frustrated drivers
Serious injury after brakes fail

Question 6 of 25

Illegal drugs, alcohol and some over-the-counter drugs can impair your ability to operate a motor-vehicle; abstaining from the first two will ensure your alertness for driving, but if unsure about prescription drugs what or whom should you consult?

Your spouse
The label of the container in which the drugs came
Your pharmacist or physician
The vehicle’s owner’s manual
b and c are correct

Question 7 of 25

With the wheels chocked and the brakes released on an air brake equipped vehicle, a driver should do what while conducting their pre-trip inspection?

Smack all the tires with a hammer to ensure that they are inflated
Ensure that all the lug nuts are tight and there is no evidence of rust streaks
Listen for air leaks
Ensure that the tires on the vehicle have adequate tread and even wear on the top of the tires
All the above

Question 8 of 25

What are the dangers when transporting livestock?

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) may chase you down and impound your truck
The animal noises can distract the driver
Your truck may break down and you will have to get another vehicle to transport the livestock
The high centre of gravity of your vehicle in combination with the fact that the animals may move when cornering makes the vehicle susceptible to rolling over during turns

Question 9 of 25

Which of the following is NOT a condition of reducing your 10 hours off-duty by up to 2 hours?

You clearly indicate ‘Day 1’ and ‘Day 2’ on your logbook
The 2 hours are not part of your 8 consecutive off-duty hours
You are on your way home and are preparing to be off duty for a period of not less than 24 hours
The 2 hours are added to the 8 consecutive off-duty hours taken off the next day

Question 10 of 25

What are the 3 ways to interpret the meaning of a sign?

Its position on the roadway, colour and shape
Shape, its position on the roadway and message printed on it
Shape, colour and the message printed on them
Colour, distance from an intersection and the message written on it

Question 11 of 25

tippingover

This sign means?

Curve ahead – trucks and buses slow to suggested speed to avoid tipping over
Road narrows ahead
Steep hill ahead – slow down
Bump or rough road ahead

Question 12 of 25

A peace officer can do which of the following if you exceed your number of driving on-duty hours?

Issue a fine
Reprimand the driver
Put you out of service
Give you a warning
c is the correct answer, but the officer can also levy a fine, a warning and reprimand you

Question 13 of 25

Wheelbase is defined as?

Distance between the right front and Left front tire
Distance between front tires and rear trailer tires
Distance between front wheels and rear wheels of vehicle
b and c are correct

Question 14 of 25

A logbook must be updated?

Every 2 hours
Last change of duty status
When you stop driving
Only during daylight hours when convenient

Question 15 of 25

solidroadmarking

This road marking means?

No passing
Vehicles traveling in either direction may pass using extra caution when it is safe to do so
Designates traffic traveling in opposite directions, only in urban areas
Designates traffic traveling in opposite directions, only in rural areas

Question 16 of 25

When using a commercial vehicle for personal use what must the driver record in her log book?

Hours driving
Pre-trip inspection
Odometer reading
Destination city

Question 17 of 25

Your seat should be positioned so that your breastbone is approximately how far from the vehicle’s airbag?

25cm (10 inches)
50 cm (20 inches)
75 cm (30 inches)
15 cm (12 inches)

Question 18 of 25

When driving a commercial vehicle slower than the traffic flow, tailgaters often drive where?

At the rear of your vehicle in the blind spot increasing the risk of a rear-end collision
In the right-hand lane
Two cars back
Keeping pace with your vehicle in the left lane refusing to pass

Question 19 of 25

The final component of a pre-trip inspection regardless of class is?

Tug test and service brake response test
Complete a pre-trip inspection report
Report to your employer that you have completed the inspection and the you are ready to report for duty
Check the lights

Question 20 of 25

When driving around a right hand curve, where should the driver position the vehicle through the curve?

Stay to the Right
Stay close to the centre line
Remain in the centre of the lane
Position of the vehicle is irrelevant

Question 21 of 25

How many brake chambers are typically located on each axle of an air brake equipped vehicle?

1
4
6
2

Question 22 of 25

What is compressed air?

Air that cools the drums during braking
Air that is squeezed into a much smaller space than it would normally occupy
The air in the tires
The air in the brake chambers

Question 23 of 25

What is the purpose of a load binder?

Load binders are used to tighten the chain, webbing and other strapping to secure the load so it will not shift
Are boards secured at both the front and the back of the load which prevent forward and rearward movement
Aids in closing the rear doors of the trailer when the load ‘just’ fits
Prevents the load from striking the back of the tractor

Question 24 of 25

Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top is at least even with your:

Neck
Jawline
Top of ears
Bottom of forehead

Question 25 of 25

What is the unit of measurement for compressed air?

Pounds per square inch
Megahertz
Kilopascals (kPa)
a and c‘ are correct

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