BC Commercial Driver Test 01

Taking the BC commercial driver practice test is a critical step towards passing your official exam with flying colors. This practice test is designed to help you familiarize yourself with the test format, the types of questions asked, and the time constraints you will face. By taking this test seriously and preparing well, you can increase your chances of success on the official exam.

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What is the minimum age in order to legally operate a class 1 vehicle?

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Why is the pre-trip inspection part of your road test?

To show that you know how, when and why you must complete a trip inspection

None of the above

Because it's part of RoadSafetyBC rules

It helps to fill the time

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Driving a class 2 or 3 vehicle, under what conditions can you operate a vehicle over 4600 kg?

If bus and trailers do not have air brakes

None of the above

If the vehicle is only used for farming purposes

With permission from ICBC

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What is every carrier you work for required to do before you are hired?

Check your driving record before hiring you and once a year after hiring you

Receive a letter from your previous employer as proof

Take you word for it

Make a copy of your driver's licence

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If you take your Class 1, 2 or 3 road test using an automatic transmission, how is this reflected on your driver's licence?

There is no difference

You must take the road test in a manual transmission vehicle

None of the above

Your Class 1, 2 or 3 driver's licence will be restricted to automatic transmissions only

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Are you required to take medical exams on a regular schedule as long as you hold a commercial driver's licence?

Yes

Only with a medical condition

If asked by your doctor

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What vehicle can you not drive with a class 1 licence?

A class 2 vehicle

A class 4 restricted vehicle

A class 4 unrestricted vehicle

Motorcycle

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Brakes convert the energy of motion back into what?

Into hot air

The ability to stop

Nothing

Heat

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Which statement is false? When you apply for a commercial driver's licence, heavy trailer endorsement or industrial air brake endorsement you'll be asked...

To have a Driver's Medical Examination form that your doctor needs to complete and send to RoadSafetyBC

To sign a declaration that most of the medical conditions won't affect your safe operation of a vehicle

If you have certain medical conditions that may affect your fitness and ability to hold a commercial driver's licence

To complete a declaration form regarding medical conditions

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Which driver licence classes allow you to operate a school bus?

Class 3

Class 4 unrestricted

Class 4 restricted

Class 5

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If the axles are not equally loaded, how are wheels with lighter loads affected during braking?

None of the above

They end up bouncing

They may skid, also resulting in a longer stopping distance

They help to stop the vehicle much quicker

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You must provide proof that you have an acceptable driving record before you can get a commercial class driver's licence. If you live outside of BC, how do you show proof?

Get a police check

None of the above

Get a letter from your previous insurance company

Get a driver's abstract from that jurisdiction

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How long is the learner's licence valid for?

9 months

6 months

24 months

12 months

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Excessive use of the brakes could result in a buildup of more heat than the brakes can absorb and dissipate. What negative thing can happen if there is too much heat?

It can result in brake damage and possible failure

It can create heat within the brake lines

Nothing negative as the heat just dissipates as normal

It can create poor tire wear

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Are commercial drivers required to meet a higher vision standard than Class 5 drivers?

Not unless they wear corrective lenses

Yes

Yes, but only at night

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What is the minimum age in order to legally operate a class 3 vehicle?

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When you see a problem ahead while driving, how long will it take for your perception to take hold?

About 1/4 of a second

About 1 full second

About 1/2 of a second

About 3 /4 of a second

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Under the NSC, when must pre-trip inspections always be done?

Before the first run of the day.

After loading the vehicle for the first run

It's up to the carrier

Anytime during the first run of the day

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Do you need to follow all the steps for upgrading your commercial licence once you have a commercial licence for a difference class vehicle?

Only with less than 5 years experience

Yes

Only if asked to do so

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What does a heavy trailer endorsement (code 20) for a Class 4 or 5 driver's licence allow you to tow?

Trailers of any weight provided that neither the truck nor trailer has air brakes

Only trailers less than 4600 kg

Only travel trailers

Any trailer you wish to tow

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The NSC requires most commercial drivers to complete trip inspections. What does NSC stand for?

National Safety Code

National Safety Coalition

National School of Commercial driver

None of the above

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Even though it may have a diesel engine producing over 400 hp, because of the weight of the combination and its load, how long can it take to accelerate up to 100 km/h?

One kilometre and over one minute

Three kilometres and over three minutes

Four kilometres and over four minutes

Two kilometres and over two minutes

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What is considered a special activity bus?

It is operated for a school, and doesn't run on a set schedule

It's the same as a regular school bus

It's used for private schools

None of the above

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Where is the heat is absorbed and dissipated into?

Brake pads

Brake lines

The atmosphere, primarily through the brake drums/rotors

Tires

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What is the minimum age in order to legally operate a class 4 unrestricted or restricted vehicle?

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After your perception takes hold, what is the typical reaction time of moving from the accelerator to the brake pedal?

About 1/2 of a second

About 1 full second

About 3/4 of a second

About 1/4 of a second

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If you've failed the first attempt of a class 1-4 licence, what is the minimum waiting period before a re-test can be done?

21 days

14 days

30 days

24 hours

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What is the minimum age in order to legally operate a class 2 vehicle?

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How does the energy of heat stop the vehicle?

The heat goes into the tires which creates more friction

None of the above

It swells the brake pads, causing a wider section to stop the vehicle

The brake linings rub against the brake drum, or in the case of disc brakes, brake pads rub against the brake rotor creating friction

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What happens if you drive without a valid driver's licence or correct class of licence?

None of the above

You would be given a warning

It may breach your insurance coverage if you're in a crash

It would be difficult to operate those vehicles

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