Alberta Commercial Driver Test 01

Taking the Alberta commercial driver practice test is a crucial step towards obtaining a truck driver’s license. It is essential to be well-prepared, as the official exam can be challenging, covering a wide range of topics, including vehicle safety, traffic laws, and handling hazardous materials.

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Which vehicles can you drive with a Class 1 license?

Motorcycle

Only 3-axle vehicle

All but motorcycle

Taxi, ambulance, or bus only

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A Class 3 license will allow you to drive the following vehicles.

Class 6 vehicles alone

Class 1 vehicles alone

Drive passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and 3 or more axel vehicles without air brakes

Class 2 vehicles alone

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To learn to drive a commercial vehicle, which type of license must you possess?

Class 7

Class 5 or a Class 5 GDL driver's license

Class 6

Does not matter which type, as long as you have one

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What is the minimum age to learn to become a commercial driver in Alberta?

21 years

18 years

25 years

16 years

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When it comes to becoming a professional driver, which statement is the truest?

Driving different types of vehicles allows you to become a good professional driver

Getting paid is all it takes to become a good professional driver

None of the above

Being a professional driver involves more than driving, it also includes attitude and pride in being a professional driver

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What is the minimum age to become licensed as a commercial driver in Alberta?

18 years

25 years

21 years

19 years

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Which statement is false?

Every driver is responsible to carry out those inspections and maintenance required by the owner

Every driver is responsible to carry out any inspections required by legislation, such as vehicle trip inspections

Every driver is responsible to understand the company's maintenance plan

Every driver is responsible to develop their own safety program

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When a driver successfully completes an approved Alberta air brake course through an authorized agency, which letter is placed on their license?

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When would you need to have an air brake endorsement if driving a farm vehicle?

You don't

If you run more than one farm vehicle

If driving a farm vehicle combination that requires the driver to hold a Class 1 driver's license

If you currently have a Class 1 license

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A vehicle with an air brake system has brakes that are initiated by air pressure. Where does this air pressure come from?

A canister that has been filled with air

A compressor pre-filled with air before each trip

An engine-driven compressor

An air pump attached to the vehicle

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If you do not pass your vision test, what happens next?

You can no longer upgrade your license

You wait 24 hours and try again

They send you to an optometrist or ophthalmologist

You lose all driving privileges

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What is an air-over hydraulic braking system?

None of the above

This is a system that uses hydraulic brakes filled with air

This is a combination of air and hydraulic foundation brakes

This is a system that closes off hydraulic brakes and only uses air brakes

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A Class 2 license will allow you to drive which type of vehicle?

Motorcycle

Class 6 with a passenger

Class 1 alone

Operate any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles that the holder of a Class 3, Class 4, or Class 5 license may operate

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When learning to operate a vehicle that is equipped with air brakes, which of the following statement is true?

It's up to your employer if you need the air brake endorsement

You have the option of having the air brake endorsement

You do not need an air brake endorsement

You must have an air brake endorsement

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Do drivers need an air brake endorsement to drive vehicles equipped with an air-actuated hydraulic braking system?

It is required if leaving the province of Alberta

It is required provided the weight of the vehicle is more than 11794 kg

An air brake endorsement is not required

It is only required if hauling dangerous goods

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Which statement is false? For a Class 1 road test, you must provide a tractor-trailer with the following configurations...

Total weight no more than 4500 kg

Minimum tandem axle tractor and a tandem axle trailer

A 13-speed manual transmission

Full-air brake system on both tractor and trailer

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A Class 4 license will allow you to operate which types of vehicles?

Class 1 vehicles alone

Any 3-axel vehicles

Motorcycle

Ambulance, Bus, and taxi

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During a work shift, a driver cannot drive after driving for how many hours?

18 Hours

13 Hours

12 Hours

16 Hours

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You must have a medical report to upgrade to a Class 1,2 or 4 license. Where can you get such a form?

Any hospital

A registry agent, a doctor, or a nurse practitioner

Online

Your employer

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Which type of vehicle must carriers also have a Safety Fitness Certificate?

Only school-purpose buses

Taxis

Ambulances

A commercial passenger vehicle with an original manufacturer's seating capacity of 11 or more persons including the driver

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To drive a school bus, Licence Class 1,2, or 4 will have which letter added to their license?

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What is checked before upgrading your Alberta driver's license?

Your age

Your vision

Your height

Your eye colour

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Having a Class 2 license will allow you to learn which type of vehicle?

Class 1 and 6

Class 4 and 6

Class 3 and 4

Class 3 and 6

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No holder of a Class 3 driver's license shall operate a motor vehicle with a maximum passenger limit of...?

15 passengers

8 passengers

24 passengers

12 passengers

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Until the age of 45, how often do you require a medical report?

Every year

Every two years

Every five years

You don't

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In an air-actuated hydraulic braking system the air compressor is used to boost what type of braking system?

Electromagnetic

Mechanical

Vacuum-assisted

Hydraulic

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Federal law applies to carriers wishing to operate outside of Alberta while driving a truck, tractor, trailer, or any combination of these vehicles registered for or weighing in excess of 4,500 kg to possess what kind of certificate?

A Safety Fitness Certificate

A national Safety Code certificate

None of the above

A Dangerous Goods Certificate

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As a smart, professional driver, being involved in a collision may result in many negative outcomes. Which statement is false?

A loss of income

Steady work hours

A loss of job

Personal injury

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What is an air-actuated hydraulic braking system?

None of the above

A system that lessens the braking power

Hydraulic brakes but the air is ready to be used if they fail

Air assisted, but all foundation brakes are hydraulic

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To be a professional commercial driver, which statement is false?

Always drive defensively

Driving at a consistent and fast speed saves time and fuel

Protect yourself, the vehicle, the passengers, and the cargo

Be patient and tolerant of other drivers

Your score is

To pass the official exam with flying colors, it’s crucial to devote time and effort to practice and learn the intricacies of safe driving. The practice test is an excellent way to identify knowledge gaps and areas needing improvement. By dedicating themselves to mastering the material, drivers can maximize their chances of success on the exam.

Be sure to visit the section for the Alberta Class 1 Licence Test that is tailored to your needs. This preparation will boost your confidence and equip you with the skills necessary for a successful driving career.

Alberta Commercial Driver Test 01

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