Ontario Truck Driver Test 05

Are you preparing to take the Ontario Truck driver’s licence practice test? As a guide, We would highly recommend taking advantage of the resources available to ensure a successful outcome. Firstly, visit the official Ontario government website, where you can find the Ministry of Transportation’s Commercial Driver Handbook. This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of truck driving, including vehicle inspections, driving techniques, and road safety. Once you have studied the handbook thoroughly, take advantage of the many practice tests available online. These tests simulate the actual test conditions, enabling you to identify areas of weakness and gain confidence ahead of the actual test. Remember, the Ontario Truck driver’s licence practice test is designed to test your knowledge and ensure the highest standards of safety on our roads. By studying hard and practising diligently, you will be well on your way to success.

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How are the anti-lock braking system (ABS) designed to work?

It pumps the brakes on all wheels at the same time

None of the above

A quick drop in wheel speed indicates potential wheel lock and causes the brake force to be reduced to that wheel

It holds the locked wheel in place

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Which statement is false? Other than road conditions, what causes skids?

Pumping brakes

Harsh accelerating

Hard braking

Overly aggressive turning

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Why should you not sound your horn unnecessarily when you are overtaking a cyclist?

It will annoy them

It may frighten them and cause them to lose control

It causes road rage

All of the above

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How would you recognize a snow-removal vehicle from a distance within 150 metres?

They have a yellow beacon flashing on the top of the vehicle

They are equipped with a large sign at the rear of the vehicle

They are typically much taller than other larger vehicles

They are equipped with flashing blue lights

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When passing a cyclist, as a best practice, allow at least how much distance between your vehicle and the cyclist?

One car width minimum

One metre minimum

30 cm minimum

Two metres minimum

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When driving at night on a dark road, what can mislead you thinking you can see further ahead than you actually can?

Reflective road signs

Flat sections of the road

Going downhill

New headlights

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Most tractors, combines and other farm vehicles have a maximum speed of...

60 km/h

30 km/h

40 km/h

10 km/h

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When a bus in a bus bay begins flashing its left-turn signals, indicating that it is ready to leave the bus bay, and you are approaching in the lane adjacent to the bus bay, what should you do?

Nothing in particular

Watch to ensure the bus does not cut you off

You must allow the bus to re-enter traffic

Pass the bus safely so it can enter behind you

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What is referred to as over-driving your headlights?

When your stopping distance is farther than you can see with your headlights

None of the above

When one of your headlights goes out on a dark highway

When your headlights fail to see around a curve

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Which of the following is not an example of a bus bay that you would be passing?

Indentations immediately before and after intersections

Bays within a parking lot

Bus-stop areas between two designated parking areas

Mid-block indented bays

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Which statement is false? Black ice will generally form...

In shaded areas

On bridges

Under overpasses

On curved roads

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Which of the following is not a warning sign that your drowsiness is serious enough to place you at risk?

You are perfect with keeping your vehicle in the centre of the lane

You are missing traffic lights and signals

You yawn frequently

You have difficulty keeping your eyes open

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At an intersection without signs or lights, you must yield the right- of-way to...

The smallest vehicle

Any vehicle approaching from the right

Any vehicle approaching from the left

The vehicle coming from the west

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What is the problem of driving in a large puddle?

A puddle can hide a large pothole that could damage your vehicle or its suspension, or flatten a tire

A puddle may cause your vehicle to hydroplane

A puddle could splash a pedestrian walking nearby

All of the above

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If parked on the side of the road, what should you do before opening your door?

Nothing

Look behind you and check your mirrors and blind spots for a passing cyclist

Signal left

Tap your horn

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Which of the following is not a safety tip for driving in snow?

Slow down gradually and drive at a speed that suits the conditions

Remain patient

Use high beam headlights to make your vehicle more visible

Increase your following distance and brake early

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Many roundabouts are also designed with a central apron, a raised section of pavement around the central island. Are larger vehicles allowed to drive on this?

Only if a vehicle next to them forces them onto it

Only to wait for passing emergency vehicles

Yes

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Use your low-beam headlights when you are within how many metres of an oncoming vehicle?

100

150

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Does ABS allow the vehicle to stop quicker?

Only on wet roads

When braking at moderate speeds

Yes

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Persons operating mobility devices (motorized wheelchair and medical scooters) should be treated the same way as...

All of the above

Pedestrians

Motorized vehicles

Cyclists

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Are you allowed to enter or cross a bike lane to turn right at a corner or driveway?

Only if forced to because of oncoming traffic

Yes

It is illegal

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What type of vehicle is threshold braking typically used with?

Most tractor-trailers

All of the above

A vehicle that is not equipped with ABS

A fire vehicle

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If you must drive through a flooded stretch of road, test your brakes afterwards to dry them out by driving at what speed?

40 km/h

80 km/h

50 km/h

20 km/h

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If you are in a roundabout when an emergency vehicle approaches, what should you do?

Stop immediately

Stop immediately if in the right lane

Continue to your intended exit and proceed beyond the traffic island before pulling over

Change lanes in the roundabout to the right and stop

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When meeting oncoming vehicles with bright headlights at night, what should you do to reduce the impact of glare?

None of the above

Look up and beyond and slightly to the right of the oncoming lights

Look just ahead of your vehicle

Look immediately to the front right of your vehicle at the lane making to help stay in your lane

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What is referred to as hydroplaning?

None of the above

When the tires drip better on wet roads

When the water on the road gets dispersed through the tire tread

When your tires ride on top of the water

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Driving on country roads at night, when should you switch to low beam headlights?

Before you go up a hill

All of the above

When you come to a curve or hilltop

When stopped

28 / 30

Studies have shown that collisions involving drowsiness tend to occur at what time of the day?

After dinner hour

24 hours

After breakfast hour

During late night/early morning hours or late afternoon

29 / 30

If you are caught driving in fog, which of the following is not a safety tip?

Be patient

Make sure the full lighting system of your vehicle is turned on

Slow down gradually and drive at a speed that suits the conditions

Follow the vehicle ahead closely so you can use their taillights to see better

30 / 30

Use your low-beam headlights when you are within how many metres when following a vehicle?

100

150

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