BC Commercial Driver Test 03

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What is referred to as a "stale" traffic light?

A light that has faded over time

None of the above

A light that's been the same colour for some time

A light that is stuck on the same colour for a long period of time

2 / 30

When turning, what does the phrase "off track refer" to?

When the vehicle drifts to the inside of the turn

When the tires move out of a set of tracks made from other vehicles

When the vehicle drifts to the outside of the turn

When a vehicle moves around a curve, the rear wheels follow a different path than the front wheels

3 / 30

Which statement is false? Follow these tips to reduce your risk of causing a backing-up crash...

Sound the horn once, just before moving

Use a person to guide your vehicle whenever possible

Avoid backing up whenever possible

Back your vehicle out of traffic rather than into traffic

4 / 30

What is meant by double-clutching?

Using your toes and then heel to depress the clutch

Using two feet to depress the clutch

Depressing the clutch pedal twice in the process of moving from one gear to another

None of the above

5 / 30

What should you do if you are in the nearest lane to an emergency vehicle with lights flashing stopped at the side of the road?

Tap the horn twice to warn of your approach

Keep going but with caution

Stop and proceed when directed

Reduce speed and change lanes to provide safe space margins if it is safe to do so

6 / 30

What's the difference between roundabouts and traffic circles?

None of the above

They are identical

Roundabouts are generally larger

Roundabouts are much smaller than traffic circles

7 / 30

What's the difference between torque and horsepower?

Torque is the ability of the engine to move the vehicle and horsepower is used to develop speed

Torque is used to start the engine and horsepower is used to keep it running

Torque is used to gain speed while horsepower determines how much speed you can get

They are the same thing

8 / 30

What is referred to as lugging?

When there is a delay in shifting gears

When the engine is operated below peak torque for any length of time

None of the above

When the vehicle is dragging something behind it

9 / 30

When curving to the left, why do you keep the front wheels close to the right edge of the lane?

To flatten the curve

To make the cure more manageable

To keep your driver's side rear wheels out of the next lane of traffic

To give the driver more visibility

10 / 30

If you turn left too soon, what could happen?

Your vehicle would end up in the oncoming lane

The left side of your vehicle may hit another vehicle in the intersection or run over a median because of off tracking

None of the above

The left rear wheels may hit the left curb

11 / 30

When other drivers indicate they want to overtake your vehicle, what can you do to help them to pass safely?

Reduce your speed and give them room

None of the above

Put your arm out the window and wave them on

Keep going but put on your hazard lights

12 / 30

What is the maximum speed you should travel in an alley?

15 km/h

10 km/h

20 km/h

30 km/h

13 / 30

What is the most dangerous point in a turn?

When the tractor has made the turn but the trailer hasn't

At 45 degrees around the corner

Just before initiating the turn

It's all dangerous

14 / 30

When should you check and adjust tire pressure?

After each run

After each 100 km traveled

When you notice excessive wear

When the tires are cool

15 / 30

What's the problem with making frequent lane changes?

They increase the risk of a collision and can increase fuel consumption

They are time-consuming

Nothing

They add more work for the driver

16 / 30

Which statement is false? When an emergency vehicle approaches you with flashing lights, what do you do?

Remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed

Stop your vehicle clear of any intersection

Drive to a position parallel to and as close as possible to the nearest edge or curb of the roadway

Travel slowly until they pass

17 / 30

Which lane should you use?

Whichever lane allows you to drive quickly to your destination

The lane that gives you the best vision, allows you to go where you want to go, and that best allows you to blend in with other traffic

Only the right lane

It doesn't matter

18 / 30

What steering method is recommended when you need to do a lot of turning?

The hand-over-hand steering method

The push-pull method

Shuffling the steering wheel

Palming the steering wheel

19 / 30

What should the minimum tread depth be for front tires?

3 mm

2.6 mm

2 mm

1.6 mm

20 / 30

When you stop for a railway crossing, how far from the crossing should you be?

25 metres

20 metres

5 to 15 metres

30 metres

21 / 30

What is an engine governor?

It pushes the accelerator down more when needed

It's an automatic shut off valve

It controls the amount of fuel going to the engine and regulates the speed of the engine

It slows the vehicle down when needed

22 / 30

When driving at night, when do you switch from high beam headlights to low beam headlights?

Only if the oncoming driver flashes their headlights at you

60 metres from the approaching vehicles

At least 150 m from the approaching vehicles

Once the vehicle reaches 100 metres from your vehicle

23 / 30

Which statement is false? To ensure your vehicle stays in place when parked and to prevent a runaway vehicle, you should...

If you're parking a single-unit vehicle on an uphill with a curb, turn the wheels to the left towards the centre of the road

Set the parking brake in the tractor

Place the transmission in the highest forward gear, if parked facing uphill, or reverse gear if parked facing downhill, or neutral if the vehicle has an automatic transmission

You should block the wheels of any large vehicle parked on even a slight grade

24 / 30

When approaching a roundabout, who should be given the right of way?

It doesn't matter

Whoever wants to go first

Traffic on your right

The traffic already in the roundabout

25 / 30

When backing up with a guide, where should they be positioned?

Wherever it's comfortable for them and you

On the blind side since you can't see it, they can

Where there's a clear, continuous view of the backing path your vehicle will follow and you can see the guide throughout the manoeuvre

Directly at the rear of the trailer

26 / 30

When you curve to the right, why do you keep the front wheels close to the centre line?

To flatten out the curve

To make the curve more manageable

To give the driver more visibility

So the rear wheels don't drop off the pavement or go onto the pavement shoulder

27 / 30

Which statement is false? Wheel separations are usually caused by...

Wheel bearing failure

Broken wheels/rims

Loose wheel fasteners

Low tire inflation

28 / 30

When exiting the roundabout, is a signal required?

Yes, to the right

Only if other vehicles approaching

Not required

Yes, to the left

29 / 30

How does inertia affect your vehicle while you're driving it?

It wants your vehicle to move in a straight line

None of the above

It pulls the vehicle to the inside of a turn or curve

It pushes the vehicle to the outside during a turn or curve

30 / 30

Traffic circles and roundabouts often have a truck apron around the edge of the island in the middle. Are trucks allowed to drive on this?

No, the must stay to the right of the roundabout or traffic circle

None of the above

Yes, in order to drive through the traffic circle or roundabout

No, they must remain on the road

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