Alberta Commercial Driver Test 04

We recommend familiarizing yourself with all the relevant Alberta transportation laws and regulations, as this knowledge can help you to answer questions correctly. Finally, we encourage you to stay calm and confident throughout the exam and take as much time as needed to answer each question accurately. We are sure you have what it takes to pass your official Alberta commercial driver exam with flying colors!

1 / 30

If the reversing distance exceeds two vehicle lengths, what should you do?

Check each mirror every five seconds

Stop, get out and visually recheck the areas behind, above, below and around the entire unit

Sound the horn multiple times

Reverse with your hazard lights on

2 / 30

While doing your daily vehicle walk-around inspection on an air brake-equipped vehicle, which check do you not perform?

The brake chambers for condition and security

The air lines have no leaks, kinks, cuts, abrasions or cracks

Ignore the slack adjuster angle, pushrod travel, mechanical condition and wear

The air compressor is securely mounted, condition of lines, fittings, hoses and couplers

3 / 30

How many hours are drivers who are using cycle 2 required to take off prior to reaching their 70th hour?

12 hours

24 hours

8 hours

18 hours

4 / 30

All buses designed to carry more than 11 passengers except one are required to be inspected. Which one does not?

Commercial buses

Municipal transit buses

Private school buses

Public School buses

5 / 30

When linking two or more trailers to a towing unit, which trailer is attached directly to the tractor?

The heaviest trailer

The longest trailer

The lightest trailer

The shortest trailer

6 / 30

If a vehicle breakdown happens outside the limits of an urban municipality during daylight hours, how far from the vehicle do you place an approved warning device on the highway in line with the vehicle?

25 metres (about 82 feet) in both front of and behind the vehicle

75 metres (about 250 feet) in both front of and behind the vehicle

50 metres (about 165 feet) in both front of and behind the vehicle

30 metres (about 100 feet) in both front and reverse of the vehicle

7 / 30

What is another factor what increases the distance a vehicle can stop?

An uphill slope

A curve

A level surface

A downhill slope

8 / 30

If your speed is doubled, how much should the braking force will need to be required?

Four times

It should also be doubled

It should be eight times

It does not change

9 / 30

Before issuing an LCV Driver's Certificate, the carrier must ensure that the driver has either 24 months experience or a minimum number of kms driving experience. What is that amount of kms?

60,000 kms

100,000 kms

75,000 kms

150,000 kms

10 / 30

Which is not a warning sign of driver fatigue

Yawning

Unable to sit still while in the driver's seat

Driving the past few kilometres without remembering them

Wandering in your lane

11 / 30

Specialized, oversized or overweight equipment requires a special permit. What does the permit not state?

The days and hours of travel

The type of equipment that must be used

Driver's name

The routes you may travel on

12 / 30

If the weight and speed of the vehicle are both doubled, how much is the braking force required?

Braking force must be increased by eight times

Braking force must be doubled

Braking force must be increased by four times

Braking force does not change

13 / 30

A carrier must ensure their drivers are following cycle 1 or 2. How many hours over how many days is cycle 1?

80 hours of on-duty time in 7 consecutive days

70 hours of on-duty time in 7 consecutive days

102 hours of on-duty time in 7 consecutive days

91 hours of on-duty time in 7 consecutive days

14 / 30

If a vehicle breakdown happens outside the limits of an urban municipality during darkness, how far from the vehicle do you place an approved warning device on the highway in line with the vehicle?

50 metres (about 165 feet) in both front of and behind the vehicle

30 metres (about 100 feet) in both front of and behind the vehicle

25 metres (about 82 feet) in both front of and behind the vehicle

75 metres (about 250 feet) in both front of and behind the vehicle

15 / 30

When it comes to idling your truck engine, which statement is true?

Idling your truck engine at 900 RPM uses up to 10 litres of fuel

Idling your truck engine at 900 RPM uses up to 4 litres of fuel per hour

Idling your truck engine stops your fuel line from freezing in cold weather

Idling your truck engine improves your fuel efficiency in cold weather

16 / 30

Pumping the brakes is not recommended to stop the vehicle. What negative effect will that have with stopping the vehicle?

It prolongs the stop

None of the above

It creates a loss in air pressure

It puts wear on the pedal system

17 / 30

Using the proper grade and type of fuel can improve fuel economy by how much?

12%

15%

18 / 30

The distracted driving laws apply to which vehicles?

All vehicles defined in the Traffic Safety Act

Passenger vehicles only

All vehicles except Class 2 vehicles

All vehicles except farm vehicles

19 / 30

If the cargo overhangs the back of the trailer, what must drivers do before safely making a turn?

Use a flag to warn drivers behind you're turning

Turn with hazard lights flashing if traffic behind

Turn as normal, but slower

Let traffic behind pass before you make the turn

20 / 30

The laws on dangerous goods state the following.

You are able to handle dangerous goods provided you read the manual first

Transporting dangerous goods is permitted as long as you do not directly handle them

No one shall handle, offer for transport, or transport dangerous goods unless they are trained or they work in direct contact with someone who is trained

None of the above

21 / 30

When coupling a tractor trailer and the semi-trailer does not have spring brakes on at least one axle, how do you adjust?

Get a different trailer

Connect air lines from the truck-tractor to the semi-trailer and fill the trailer air tanks

Do the maneuver slowly and cautiously

Manually release the brakes

22 / 30

Which condition does not affect a vehicle's traction?

The condition and inflation pressure of the tires

The condition of the road

How much traffic you're dealing with

How much tire contact there is with the road surface

23 / 30

When a turnaround must be done with a school bus, what is not done?

Back into the road on the right when it is clear, using your mirrors and shoulder checking to the right

Start slowing down well in advance of the turnaround

Take up two lanes at the same time to allow for plenty of room to turn

Re-enter the main roadway when it is clear and safe to do so

24 / 30

Which gear should you use while reversing a commercial vehicle?

It doesn't matter if you ride the brake

Use neutral while reversing down a hill

Select the highest reverse gear

Select the lowest reverse gear available

25 / 30

If a vehicle's load reaches or extends more than 1.5 metres beyond the rear of the vehicle, what should you do to notify others in nighttime hours?

Attach a red light to the end of the extension

Attach a red flag to the end of the extension

Attach flashing yellow lights to the end of the extension

Nothing

26 / 30

Companies must have and be able to provide proof that their drivers meet and maintain the requirements outlined in the Canadian Trucking Alliance's LCV Driver's Manual. What does LCV stand for?

Lowest Calculated Venture

Least Combined Vehicle

Longer Combination Vehicle

Low Combustion Vehicle

27 / 30

What is the best solution to feeling fatigued or drowsy while operating a vehicle?

Listen to the radio

Increase your fresh air intake

Stop and take a break

Drink coffee

28 / 30

When operating long combination vehicles, who is responsible for issuing an annual LCV Driver's Certificate?

The driver

Yard workers

The maintenance team

The carrier

29 / 30

What is the maximum speed limit for a loaded or unloaded school bus?

70 km/h

90 km/h

80 km/h

100 km/h

30 / 30

Tire friction benefits the driver by creating what?

An increase of tire inflation

Better tire rotation

Hydroplaning

Traction

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