BC Commercial Driver Test 05

The BC commercial driver practice test is crucial to passing the official exam. The practice test will allow you to familiarize yourself with the structure and content of the official exam, as well as identify any areas that require extra attention. By taking the practice test, you can develop strategies to manage your time and ensure you are adequately prepared to answer each question confidently and precisely.

1 / 30

Should you always carry your training certificate with you when transporting dangerous goods?

Only if requested

Only if you are on probation

Yes

2 / 30

What happens to your passengers if a crash or breakdown makes it impossible for you to continue?

They are on their own

They wait with you until the problem is rectified

You can make that decision when the time comes

You must make immediate arrangements to have your passengers transported to their destination with as little delay as possible

3 / 30

Which statement is false? Where should dangerous goods placards be placed on the transport trucks?

The front

The rear

The sides

The top

4 / 30

Can any school bus be fuelled while its engine is running or with any passenger inside it?

Yes

When no other choice presents itself

Only if driving on fumes

5 / 30

Which vehicles must carry warning devices such as flags and flares?

Passenger vehicles that have a seating capacity of up to 7 passengers

Passenger vehicles that have a seating capacity of more than 10 passengers

Passenger vehicles that have a seating capacity of up to 5 passengers

None of the above

6 / 30

Who's responsible for ensuring that the safety equipment is available and in working order?

The employer

Whoever last drove the vehicle

The head of maintenance

The driver

7 / 30

In addition to the regular outside rear-view mirrors, what type of mirror must be installed on cab-over or forward-control type school buses?

No other mirror is required

A second outside mirror

Another interior mirror

Convex mirror

8 / 30

When are overload permits generally issued?

When the load exceeds 2868 kg

When loads can't be reduced or when a vehicle isn't licensed up to its allowable weight

When the load has to be extended onto a separate trailer

None of the above

9 / 30

Are passengers allowed to stand on a school bus?

Yes, provided all the seats are filled

Yes, but only those with special permission can do so

Not unless instructed to do so by the driver

10 / 30

Which statement is false? A bus shouldn't be loaded with baggage in a way that...

Obstructs access to any equipment other than emergency equipment

Interferes with the movement of the driver's arms or legs

Hinders the safe operation of the bus

Obscures the driver's view to the front, left or right

11 / 30

As a school bus driver, when do you turn off your flashing lights and draw in your stop sign?

After your passengers are safely in your vehicle or safely across the road

Once the passengers have entered the bus

After waiting at least 15 seconds after your passengers are seated or across the road

Once there is a gap in traffic

12 / 30

If directed by signs, a police officer or an authorized person directs you, when must you report to a weigh scales?

If you drive a commercial vehicle with a licensed gross vehicle weight of more than 4,500 kg

If you drive a commercial vehicle with a licensed gross vehicle weight of more than 5,500 kg

If you drive a commercial vehicle with a licensed gross vehicle weight of more than 3,500 kg

If you drive a commercial vehicle with a licensed gross vehicle weight of more than 2,500 kg

13 / 30

Which statement is false? Every commercial passenger vehicle that has a seating capacity of more than 10 occupants, including the driver, must have...

One spare tire

A working navigational system

One first-aid kit (that meets the WorkSafe BC guidelines)

At least one fire extinguisher

14 / 30

Which statement is false? When you apply for a permit you must provide...

Specifics on the load you'll be carrying

Registration and insurance papers for the trailer(s) only

A time when you plan to move your oversized load

Details about your planned route and destination

15 / 30

Which statement is false? Before you open the doors of your school bus to let passengers on or off, ensure that...

There are at least six metres of road available on the left side of your vehicle

Passengers enter or leave your school bus from the right side only

Your vehicle has come to a full stop

Other drivers will be able to see your bus from at least 60 metres in either direction

16 / 30

Can a person be allowed to board or leave a school bus other than from the right side?

Not unless a problem arises

If directed by the driver

Yes, with special permission

17 / 30

Which statement is false? When operating an emergency vehicle, what conditions must be considered before exceeding speed limits or driving through stop signs and traffic signal lights?

The condition and use of the highway

The amount of traffic that's on, or is expected to be on, the highway

The time of day

The seriousness of the emergency you're responding to

18 / 30

Some municipalities require all limousine and taxi drivers to have a special type of permit. What is this called?

None of the above

A butler's permit

A service permit

A chauffeur's permit

19 / 30

As a condition of an oversize or overload permit, a pilot car may be required. What is a pilot car?

A pilot car warns other drivers about the larger-than-normal vehicle they're about to encounter

A pilot car marks the route taken by the truck driver

A pilot car removes any debris from the road so the truck can make it through easily

A pilot car looks ahead to help the driver of the truck if there are issues up the road

20 / 30

If any mechanical inspector or peace officer finds that a school bus is unfit, what happens?

You have 48 hours to have the bus fixed

It must be reported within 72 hours

You can't operate that vehicle as a school bus until the defect(s) has been fixed

Drive carefully until it gets fixed

21 / 30

Is it necessary to have working lights that illuminate the passenger aisle of a bus?

None of the above

Not unless requested

Yes

Only at certain times of the year

22 / 30

What is the maximum legal with of a vehicle without and oversize load permit?

2.8 metres

2.6 metres

3 metres

2.4 metres

23 / 30

When driving a bus, what is not a clue that can help you avoid a collision with people or parked vehicles?

The hazard lights flashing

Front wheels turned out

A driver sitting behind the steering wheel

Brake lights, back-up lights and turn signals

24 / 30

You must report any defect or deficiency that could make your vehicle unsafe and be given in writing to...

To the head of maintenance

The head of the union

To the carrier you work for at the time you find the defect

No one, just fix it

25 / 30

Which statement is false? Tips for transporting persons with disabilities...

Speak directly to the companion of the person with the disability

Be patient, flexible and creative in the way you communicate

Remember that every person's unique and people's needs and abilities will vary greatly

26 / 30

What is the maximum allowable height for a commercial vehicle without an oversize load permit?

3.85 metres

3.95 metres

4.75 metres

4.15 metres

27 / 30

When stopping to let off passengers, what distance should other drivers be able to see your vehicle?

A distance of at least 85 metres (285 ft) in front and behind

A distance of at least 35 metres (115 ft) in front and behind

A distance of at least 55 metres (180 ft) in front and behind

A distance of at least 75 metres (245 ft) in front and behind

28 / 30

How often is it necessary to test the brakes on a school bus?

Each day

Weekly

Monthly

Only if a problem existed

29 / 30

What can happen to the rear of the bus before leaving the curb?

It follows the same path as the front of the bus

It could swing over the sidewalk, hitting someone or something

It runs parallel with the curb before pulling into the live lane

None of the above

30 / 30

As the operator of a school bus, how often are you required to wash the floor of the vehicle with water containing a disinfectant solution?

At least once a week

After they have been dirty long enough

Daily

Monthly

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