Quebec Commercial Driver Test 04

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1 / 30

If you drive a school bus with 12 rows of seats, how many standing passengers can you accept?

None

2 / 30

It is prohibited to carry any item weighing over...

35 kg

25 kg

50 kg

40 kg

3 / 30

What is the maximum box length for a truck and trailer?

22 m

21.5 m

20 m

18 m

4 / 30

For bus drivers, how far must you stop your vehicle from the railway crossing?

At least 5 m

At least 12 m

At least 8 m

At least 10 m

5 / 30

How often do school bus drivers have to renew their certificate?

Every 3 years

Every 2 years

Every year

Every 5 years

6 / 30

What is the maximum length for a straight truck?

14.28 m

12 m

13 m

12.5 m

7 / 30

Which statement is false? If the rear end of the vehicle is skidding to the left, you should do the following.

When the vehicle is almost back in line, turn the steering wheel to the right

Pump the brakes

Turn the steering wheel to the left to pull the vehicle back into a straight line

Keep the wheels to the right until the front wheels are lined up straight

8 / 30

As a driver of a school bus, you may not drive on after stopping until...

You are given permission from the supervisor

You are sure that all of your passengers are seated and the bus door is closed

None of these

The last passenger has closed the door

9 / 30

Which statement is false? You are responsible for making sure that your school bus is equipped with the following...

One dry-chemical fire extinguisher installed inside the bus near the front door and properly secured in a box within reach of the driver

Three reflective warning triangles

One complete first-aid kit solidly installed within reach of the driver

One CB radio

10 / 30

When driving a school bus, you may not allow more than how many school children on one seat?

Two

Four

One

Three

11 / 30

Which statement is false? Your brakes may perform poorly or fail due to...

Mechanical failure by the wheels

Age of the brakes

A loss of air pressure or leakage of brake fluid

Overheating

12 / 30

Which of the following is not a way to avoid skidding?

Use the hand brake to slow down your vehicle in slippery conditions

Maintain a sufficient distance between your vehicle and other road users, especially when the pavement is slippery. This will help you avoid having to brake abruptly, which is one of the most frequent causes of skidding

Reduce your speed as dictated by road conditions and layout

Check your semi-trailer in the rear view mirrors every time you brake. Let up on your brakes if the semi-trailer is starting to skid

13 / 30

What is the maximum width for a straight truck?

2.4 m

2.8 m

2.1 m

2.6 m

14 / 30

What is the maximum overhang for a straight truck?

3.3 m

3.75 m

4 m

3 m

15 / 30

Which statement is false? It is permitted to drive on the shoulder of a highway or another controlled access road if all of the following conditions are met...

The driver took the required training course

The road conditions are normal

The signage authorizes travel on that highway or road

The speed of traffic on the highway is under 50 km/h

16 / 30

Which of the following is not a cause of a skid?

Over accelerating

Wrong gear

Over braking

Rapid downshifting

17 / 30

If you are using a school bus to carry school children or passengers under 18 years of age, you must make sure your vehicle is equipped with...

An ÉCOLIERS sign at the front and the back

All of these

A slow-moving vehicle sign

Additional yellow paint

18 / 30

When must you pull over when you come to a brake check area designated by a VERIFICATION sign?

When driving any vehicle with a total loaded mass of 5,000 kg or more, including a bus

When driving any vehicle with a total loaded mass of 4,000 kg or more, including a bus

When driving any vehicle with a total loaded mass of 4,200 kg or more, including a bus

When driving any vehicle with a total loaded mass of 3,000 kg or more, including a bus

19 / 30

What causes jackknifing?

Wet road

All of these

Underinflated trailer tires

When the forward thrust of the semi-trailer pushes the tractor over to the left or to the right to an angle of less than 90°

20 / 30

What is the maximum length for a bus?

12.5 m

13.2 m

14 m

13 m

21 / 30

If you have to stop your school bus behind another school bus that has its flashing lights on, should you switch your flashing lights on as well?

Only if you are picking up passengers as well

Only if asked to do so

Yes

22 / 30

What is the maximum length of a tractor and semi-trailer?

21 m

24 m

20 m

23 m

23 / 30

What is the maximum length of a type B double train?

23 m

21 m

25 m

28 m

24 / 30

Which of the following is not a required step if your brakes fail?

Apply the parking brake (which also serves as the emergency brake in most hydraulic systems

Shift to neutral

Pump the brake pedal (quick repeated strokes) to generate pressure in the brake lines so that you can stop your vehicle

Downshift

25 / 30

When should you never leave your school bus?

If there are passengers still on board

If you are still on duty

For no reason

To call your supervisor

26 / 30

For drivers of a school bus, to obtain this certificate of competency, drivers have to pass a training course of how long?

15 hours

30 hours

24 hours

10 hours

27 / 30

What is the maximum height for a straight truck?

4.5 m

4.15 m

4 m

3.8 m

28 / 30

Even though buses are subject to mechanical inspection rules, you do not have to stop at inspection stations, unless...

Directed to do so by a peace officer

When a sign instructs you to do so

All of these

The bus is hauling a trailer

29 / 30

The passengers' baggage must be distributed and secured in such a way that...

The passengers can easily identify it

All of these

It cannot move around freely during the trip

The passengers can easily access it

30 / 30

Are drivers allowed to pick up or drop off school children with a school bus if the flashing red lights are not switched on?

If no traffic

Only on private property

Yes

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