BC Commercial Driver Test 06

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What's the minimum amount of time that a driver must spend off duty every day?

Minimum of 11 hours

Minimum of 12 hours

Minimum of 14 hours

Minimum of 10 hours

2 / 30

All drivers must take 24 consecutive hours off duty at what point?

Every 5 days

Every 14 days

Every 7 days

Every 10 days

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Who is responsible for ensuring drivers and vehicles meet the standards of the NSC?

Provincial government

The drivers themselves

Municipal government

Carriers

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Which statement is false? You aren't required to keep logbooks if...

You operate a commercial vehicle within a radius of 160 km of the home termina

You're not driving under a permit issued under these regulations

You return to the home terminal each day to begin a minimum of eight consecutive hours of off-duty time

You have permission from the carrier

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Are all commercial vehicles that fall under the National Safety Code (NSC) be inspected before they're used each day?

If requested by an inspector

Yes

Only if they are traveling more than 160 km that day

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When more than one driver is sharing a vehicle during a trip, who is required to sign the trip inspection report?

Both drivers

Only one of the drivers, provided there is no disagreement

The driver with the most seniority

The newest driver, for experience purposes

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Which statement is false? You must inspect the vehicle prior to driving it to...

Ensure that cargo doesn't interfere with exiting the vehicle,

Confirm that the equipment used in the vehicle's operations (such as tailgate, tailboard, doors, tarpaulins and spare tire) are somewhat secured

Ensure that cargo doesn't interfere with safe operation of the vehicle

Make any necessary adjustments to the cargo and cargo securement system

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A peace officer may place your vehicle out of service if drum brake linings are how thick?

Less than 1/8 inch (3.2 mm)

Less than 3/4 inch (19 mm)

Less than 1/2 inch (12.7mm)

Less than 1 /4 inch (6.4 mm)

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What can happen if yo0u do not carry a trip inspection report?

You may be fined

Nothing

Your carrier will get a warning letter

You'll get a warning letter

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When should you submit your logbook and all supporting documents to your carrier?

Within 14 days

Within 20 days

Within 24 hours

Within 7 days

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If there's a disagreement over the defects to be reported, what happens next?

The vehicle is deemed out of service

They bring the matter up to the carrier before heading out on the road

All drivers must sign and indicate the nature of the disagreement

None of the above

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What is the purpose of the National Safety Code (NCS)?

It monitors driver behaviour for commercial drivers across Canada

It determines weight restrictions for commercial vehicles

It sets out minimum safety standards for commercial vehicles, drivers and carriers operating in Canada

None of the above

13 / 30

Since you may not be able to safely inspect all components on vehicles with low ground clearance or air suspension, what happens next?

Jack the vehicle up and inspect it

The vehicle is deemed out of service

The carrier must be notified of this and they decide if the vehicle goes out

They should be checked by a mechanic as part of regular preventative maintenance of your vehicle

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Whose responsibility is it to ensure these inspections are done properly?

Just the driver

The head of the maintenance team

Both the carrier and the driver

Just the carrier

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At what point must you re-inspect the cargo securement system?

Within 80 km from the point where the cargo was loaded

After you feel it has shifted

Within 160 km from the point where the cargo was loaded

No need until you reach your final destination

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Drivers working on cycle 1 must not drive after completing how many on-duty hours?

50 on-duty hours in 5 days

70 on-duty hours in 7 days

60 on-duty hours in 6 days

40 on-duty hours in 4 days

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Who does the NCS apply to?

Only drivers with a class 1 licence

Any licenced driver in the province

Those who drive a motor vehicle that's used to transport people or freight for any business purpose

Only drivers with a class 1 or 2 licence

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Which statement is false? Every written trip inspection report must...

state that no defect was discovered, if that was the case

include the licence plate or unit numbers for the commercial vehicle, but not the trailers

specify all defects that may affect the safe operation of the vehicle

be signed by the person making the report

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What are logbooks?

They record all maintenance performed on the vehicle

They record what was loaded onto the vehicle

They record maintenance to trailers

They are used to record your hours of on-duty, driving and off-duty time

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Why should you get in the habit of conducting pre-trip inspections in the same order every time?

The carrier requests this each time

To avoid missing items

It's part of the NCS guidelines

None of the above

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Which statement is false? Driving a commercial vehicle for personal use is not considered to be on-duty time if...

The vehicle's not towing a trailer

The odometer readings are recorded

You're not subject to an out-of-service declaration

the vehicle is carrying a load

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If a peace officer does order you out of service, does this also include the vehicle?

Yes

Yes, until further notice

Not unless the tractor has a full load

23 / 30

What is referred to as on-duty time?

The time when you begin your pre-trip inspection

The period when you begin work or when a carrier requires you to be ready to start work

The time you're driving the vehicle

None of the above

24 / 30

Can a peace officer order you out of service if you drive after reaching the maximum number of on-duty hours permitted for the cycle you are operating under?

Yes

Only during cycle 2

Only in certain municipalities

25 / 30

Which statement is incorrect? When checking wheel lugs, what are you looking for?

Broken

They are secure

Rusted

Not missing

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Why should you remove the keys from the ignition when doing a pre-trip inspection?

To ensure the keys don't get locked inside the cab

So no one tries to drive away while you're inspecting underneath it

None of the above

To know where the keys are when you're ready to drive away

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Are post-trip inspections also required?

Yes

Only if they are traveling more than 160 km that day

If requested by an inspector

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Drivers working on cycle 2 must not drive after completing how many on-duty hours?

110 hours in 14 days

90 hours in 10 days

120 hours in 14 days

100 hours in 14 days

29 / 30

You can reset cycle 1 at any time by taking how many days off?

42 consecutive hours off

18 consecutive hours off

24 consecutive hours off

36 consecutive hours off

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You Can reset cycle 2 at any time by taking how many days off?

72 consecutive hours off

60 consecutive hours off

48 consecutive hours off

56 consecutive hours off

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