heavy trailer endorsement test

Question 1 of 25

When driving slowly up or down hills, a good practice is to?

Straddle the lanes so that drivers behind don’t pass on a double solid line
Drive in the left lane
Drive in the right lane
Drive in the right lane using your four-way flashers

Question 2 of 25

The right side of the vehicle is designated as the “blind side” when backing because?

When the trailer has turned and the tractor has not, the right mirror is rendered useless and the driver is backing with only the convex mirror
The backup sensors only work when backing to the left
A guide cannot stand on the right side of the truck owing to the obstructions that are there and the high risk of being struck by traffic
The driver sits on the left side of the truck and cannot see well when backing to the right
B and C are correct

Question 3 of 25

Which one of the following is NOT something that you could potentially strike or damage when making a right-hand turn?

A cyclist
A motorcyclists
Pedestrians
Light standard
Left lane curb
Trailer tires

Question 4 of 25

Good space margins allow the driver to?

Save fuel
Give you enough room to make a smooth gradual stop, even if the driver in front makes a panic stop
Reduce the likelihood of being struck by a tailgater
All the above

Question 5 of 25

Properly inflated tires do which of the following?

Saves fuel
Increase vehicle traction
Prolong tire life
Improve vehicle performance
All of the above

Question 6 of 25

How is the Gross Vehicle Weight of the vehicle determined?

1.5 times the net weight of the vehicle
2 times the net weight of the vehicle
According to the manufacturer’s recommended load limits
According to state and provincial authorities based on reports produced by the Road Engineer’s Society

Question 7 of 25

The final factor in determining whether a vehicle will stop is?

The brakes are in adjustment
The contact between the vehicle brake linings and the drum creating friction
Friction
Driver alertness

Question 8 of 25

How often does a driver have to take 24 consecutive hours of off-duty time, regardless of cycle?

Upon reaching 70 hours in 7 days or every 14 days, whichever comes first
Once every fortnight
Every time the truck is refueled
Once a month when the unit goes to the shop for its regular maintenance

Question 9 of 25

Which safety equipment is required to be carried in a commercial vehicle?

Flags, flares or triangles
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Hydraulic jack
B and C are correct
All the above

Question 10 of 25

Black ice is?

Dangerous
An admission that the driver failed to adjust his driving to the weather conditions
Water that freezes on bridges and underpasses
Frozen acid rain

Question 11 of 25

What are the two methods or categories of securing cargo for transporting?

Blocking and bracing, and tiedowns
Skid mats and tiedowns
Blocking and bracing, and Skid mats
Tiedowns and dunnage

Question 12 of 25

This sign means?

Indicates that an oversize load is being transported
Indicates that there is a detour ahead
Indicates that dodge ball cannot be played on this section of the highway during business hours
Indicates that slower traffic should keep left

Question 13 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 14 of 25

solidroadmarking

This road marking means?

Vehicles traveling in either direction may pass when it is safe
Designates traffic traveling in opposite directions, only in urban areas
Designates traffic traveling in opposite directions, only in rural areas
No passing

Question 15 of 25

Which of the following does NOT decrease a danger zone?

Covering the brake
Lower speeds
Smaller vehicle
Heavy loads

Question 16 of 25

What should you do if your trailer whips or swerves?

Continue to drive because it is fun for the people riding in the trailer
Slow down gradually by taking your foot off the accelerator and steer in the direction that you wish to travel
Speed up by slamming the accelerator to the floor and after the trailer straightens out resume the posted speed limit
Brake aggressively to bring the unit to a stop as quickly as possible

Question 17 of 25

Which of the following is NOT a tool required to complete a pre-trip inspection?

A rag to wipe the dirt from the head-, and taillights
Tire pressure gauge to check tires
Impact wrench
A flashlight to inspect components

Question 18 of 25

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

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

Question 19 of 25

school_stop

This sign means?

Stop, and proceed when the way is clear
Yield
School bus stop sign-proceed only after the sign has retracted and the flashing lights have been turned off
Proceed when the way is clear

Question 20 of 25

What is the definition of traffic flow?

The speed at which the traffic is moving on a roadway
The movement of a group of vehicles on a road, where the actions of one vehicle within this group may affect several or all the vehicles
When vehicles are properly spaced three car lengths apart when traveling along the road
The movement of traffic along freeways and limited access highways

Question 21 of 25

Which of the following is NOT a road user?

Pedestrian
Wheeled electric scooter
Train
Bicycle
Cargo plane

Question 22 of 25

How far from the nearest rail or railway crossing are you allowed to park?

10m
5m
50m
15m

Question 23 of 25

busyield

This sign means?

Buses yield to traffic
Indicates to traffic that buses have the right-of-way when pulling away from the curb or a bus stop when the posted speed limit is below 60km/hr
Yield to all buses at intersections
Yield to buses when these are turning

Question 24 of 25

When approaching the vehicle from a distance, which should the driver be looking for?

That another driver has not taken his coveted ‘Kenworth’ parking space
Leaks and body damage on the vehicle
Her co-driver
The trailer she was assigned to pull to Wyoming

Question 25 of 25

Except for a pole trailer, what is the maximum length permitted for a draw bar or coupling device between vehicles?

6m
5m
4m
9m

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