BC Commercial Driver Test 04

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A trailer with a high centre of gravity, what does it increase the chance of the vehicle doing?

Fishtailing

Poor fuel economy

Longer stopping distances

Rolling over

2 / 30

What does TAC stand for?

Transporting of Animal Cargo

Transportation Aerodynamics Contribution

Transportation Association of Canada

Transportation Administration of Canada

3 / 30

Where a tiedown could be cut or scraped where it contacts cargo, what should be used to prevent this?

Additional straps

Rubber booties

Metal clamps

Edge protectors

4 / 30

What is referred to as dunnage?

Spacing blocks, boards and mats that separate cargo from itself and its restraints

Blocks to use to ensure the wheels don't move after parking the trailer

Straps attached to the anchor points

Straps attached to the winch

5 / 30

When coupling a trailer to the tractor, how do you know they are lined up correctly?

You will have to get out of the cab multiple times to check

You will feel it

You should be able to see an equal portion of each side of the trailer in each mirror

You will hear a click

6 / 30

What percentage of all greenhouse gases are produced by vehicles?

10%

20%

30%

15%

7 / 30

Which statement is false? Police can impound the vehicle you're driving if you're caught committing any of the following offences, such as...

Driving while unlicensed

Excessive speeding (20 km/h or more over the posted limit)

Street racing or stunt driving

Driving while suspended or prohibited

8 / 30

If you're going to work with dangerous goods, what must your current employer do first?

Nothing

Inspect the tractor

Inspect the load

Certify that you've had appropriate training

9 / 30

When transporting livestock and you have less than a full load, what can you do to keep livestock bunched together?

Use false bulkheads

None of the above

Use tiedowns

Rope off a section

10 / 30

Loads on a straight truck can't extend how far beyond the turn centre without having a red flag attached?

No more than 3 metres

No more than 2 metres

No more than 1 metre

No more than 4 metres

11 / 30

Is a cab shield (cab protector, bulkhead) considered a front-end structure or part of a cargo securement?

Yes, but only for short loads

Yes

No, it is not

Yes, but only for light loads

12 / 30

How far in front of the vehicle can load extend?

They can't extend

2 metres

1 metre

1.5 metres

13 / 30

When loading the trailer, why should the load be partially over or just ahead of the rear axles?

To shorten braking distance

To save the front tires

To get proper tire loading

None of the above

14 / 30

If your vehicle becomes disabled, park as far off the road as possible and place warning devices in front and behind the vehicle, but how far?

60 m ahead and 60 m behind the vehicle

30 m ahead and 30 m behind the vehicle

50 m ahead and 50 m behind the vehicle

75 m ahead and 75 m behind the vehicle

15 / 30

What should be the minimum distance between your breastbone and the airbag unit in the steering wheel?

A minimum of 35 cm

A minimum of 15 cm

A minimum of 25 cm

A minimum of 10 cm

16 / 30

What should the working load limit of tiedowns used to secure cargo be?

At least 25 per cent of the cargo weight

at least 50 per cent of the cargo weight.

At least 75 per cent of the cargo weight

At least 90 per cent of the cargo weight

17 / 30

Front-end structures less than 1.83 m in height must be able to withstand a static load of how much?

At least 50 per cent of the total cargo weight uniformly distributed over the front-end structure

At least 30 per cent of the total cargo weight uniformly distributed over the front-end structure

At least 75 per cent of the total cargo weight uniformly distributed over the front-end structure

At least 25 per cent of the total cargo weight uniformly distributed over the front-end structure

18 / 30

What type of hitch is used to couple a truck and trailer?

A ball hitch

A pintle hitch

No hitch, just chains

I fifth wheel

19 / 30

When loading cargo, how should it be loaded so it doesn't cause your trailer to lean?

Closer to the front of the rig

As close to the centre of your rig as possible

It doesn't matter as long as it's secured

Closer to the rear of the rig

20 / 30

If your trailer whips or swerves, what should you do to control it?

None of the above

Stay to the right until the trailer stops whipping or swerving

Tap the gas to straighten the trailer

Slow down and stop as soon as it's safe

21 / 30

When towing two trailers, what risk do you face?

A jackknife or rollover

A slide

Locked wheels

None of the above

22 / 30

Which statement is false? What is the advantage of turning the engine off when you're not driving (for example, at a truck stop or depot)

It is more economical

it will run better

none of the above

it has no advantages

23 / 30

Before a vehicle transporting logs enters a highway from a private road, what must the driver do first?

Inspect the vehicle, the logs and the securing devices to ensure compliance

Weigh their load

Measure the logs

None of the above

24 / 30

For trailers equipped with air suspension, what has to happen before applying the trailer brakes when leaving the trailer parked?

The wheels should be chocked

The air suspension should be drained

None of the above

More air should be added

25 / 30

Which statement is false? When you use load binders, you must...

Always check any tiedown assembly that's worn beyond a wear limitation embossed by the manufacturer or is unsafe after every 150 km travelled

Make sure your tiedown assemblies are strong enough

Ensure you can tighten all tiedowns unless steel, fiber or synthetic strapping is used

Protect all tiedown assemblies from abrasion

26 / 30

Is a trip inspection report required for every new trailer you pick up each day?

No, unless it is loaded ahead of time

Not unless you're taking it onto the highway

Yes

27 / 30

When coupling and uncoupling multiple trailers, if the trailers have spring brakes, what should you do before coupling?

Ensure the vehicle is in neutral

Block the wheels

Make sure the spring brakes are applied

Nothing

28 / 30

Which statement is false? Whipping and swerving may be caused by...

Shifting loads

Proper tire pressure

Driving too fast for the conditions

Improper trailer connections

29 / 30

The Standard outlines specific requirements for transporting coils of rolled sheet metal where the shipment of coils weigh how much?

3968 kg or more

4600 kg or more

1866 kg or less

2,268 kg or more

30 / 30

Which statement is false? Tiedowns must not be used for cargo securement if...

There are knots in any portion of chain, wire rope or webbing

The chain has been correctly repaired

The chain has cracked welds or links

Wire cable has missing strands or wraps

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