Ontario AZ Practice Test 04 /86 3 votes, 3.7 avg 1687 All AZ Driving Rules in English All Truck Driving Rules 30 Questions Passing Marks - 80% 1 / 86 Why should you check under the hood? To ensure horn is working To ensure the fluid levels To check the flashers To ensure engine is running 2 / 86 If you are coming from behind the bus, stop at least _____ metres away. 15 10 25 20 3 / 86 What is purpose of the central apron in a roundabout? Acts as an extra lane for large vehicles Nothing. Just a design Acts as an extra lane for all vehicles 4 / 86 What is the recommended method when performing an alley dock? Backing at higher speed than recommended Backing from the passenger’s side None of these Backing from the driver’s side 5 / 86 What should you do if you are feeling drowsy when driving? Drive faster so that you can reach your destination quickly Drink coffee Pull off the road and park your vehicle in a safe, secure place and rest Listen to loud music 6 / 86 How to check the free play or lash in the steering system? With the engine off and the wheels straight ahead; turn the steering wheel in both directions with your fingers until you can feel the resistance of the tires With the engine on and the wheels straight ahead; turn the steering wheel in both directions with your fingers until you can feel the resistance of the tires With all these methods By applying parking brakes 7 / 86 If the new wheels are installed or the wheels are re-installed after repair, after how many kms you should re-check the wheels and fasteners. Between 40 km and 400 km Between 20 km and 30 km Between 80 km and 160 km Between 1000 km and 1500 km 8 / 86 How to check if the coupling is secure? By lifting the landing gear By visual inspection only By turning on the flashers By performing the tug test 9 / 86 The daily log must contain ____ Odometer reading, at the start of the day Driver’s name Cycle that the driver is following All of these 10 / 86 What are the recommended stopping positions at the intersection? All of these are correct If there is a crosswalk but no stop line, stop just before the crosswalk If there is an unmarked crosswalk, stop where you would if there were a marked crosswalk. If there is a stop line, stop just before the line 11 / 86 When sharing the road with smaller vehicles, you must Slow down enough to let other vehicle pass safely Signal before turning, slowing or stopping Maintain the safe following distance Do all these 12 / 86 A daily inspection report is valid for _____. 24 hours 36 hours 48 hours 12 hours 13 / 86 It is illegal to: Lend your licence Do any of these Use an altered licence Use a fictitious or imitation licence 14 / 86 Which of the following is the easiest and safest backing maneuver? Straight backing Parallel backing Offset backing Alley dock backing 15 / 86 If your commercial vehicle is disabled on a highway and visibility is limited, you are required to set out one type of emergency warning device approximately: 50 metres (160 ft.) to both the front and rear of your vehicle 60 metres (200 ft.) to both the front and rear of your vehicle 30 metres (100 ft.) to both the front and rear of your vehicle 90 metres (300 ft.) to both the front and rear of your vehicle 16 / 86 The landing gear should be ________ when uncoupling. Lowered before stopping Lowered onto firm ground Raised and stowed Lowered to raise the trailer from the fifth wheel 17 / 86 You cannot operate a vehicle or combination of vehicles on a highway when its gross weight exceeds the maximum weight permitted under Part VII of the Highway Traffic Act and its regulations. True False 18 / 86 In a period of seven consecutive days, a driver cannot drive after having been on-duty for _______ 60 hours 50 hours 70 hours 80 hours 19 / 86 You must re-inspect the cargo and the cargo securement systems, and make adjustments if Any of these occurs The vehicle has been driven for three hours There is a change of duty status of the driver The vehicle has been driven for 240 km 20 / 86 You can be charged if you are impaired behind the wheel, even if you have not started to drive. False True 21 / 86 The maximum height for a vehicle in Ontario is_______. 3.15 metres 4.15 metres 5.15 metres 6.15 metres 22 / 86 What is the most common reason for taking a commercial vehicle out of service? Defective lights Out-of-adjustment air brakes None of these Defective wipers 23 / 86 What should you do if you are unable to keep to traffic speed? Activate your hazard lights Inform the owner operator Stop and do not drive Keep sounding the horn 24 / 86 A driver must use the trailer hand valve, or the tractor protection valve to hold a parked unit. True False 25 / 86 Wheels and tires must be installed by ________ Driver A Certified tire installer or a mechanic Owner Operator Dispatcher 26 / 86 Demerit points stay on your record for _____ 5 years from the date of the offence 3 years from the date of the offence 2 years from the date of the offence 6 years from the date of the offence 27 / 86 What is the maximum number of hours you can drive in a day? 10 hours 14 hours 13 hours 8 hours 28 / 86 Where a school-crossing guard displays a red and white stop sign, you must Honk to let the guard know you are coming Practice back parking Not use that road Stop before reaching the crossing 29 / 86 Do not pass any vehicle within _____ metres of a pedestrian crossover. 30 20 15 25 30 / 86 Who can adjust a commercial vehicle’s air brakes? Operator Certified mechanic No one Driver 31 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the seven-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 36 72 32 78 32 / 86 All vehicles, including loads, are limited to a height of ________to ensure adequate clearance is maintained at bridges and overpasses. 6.15 metres 4.15 metres 3.15 metres 5.15 metres 33 / 86 What is the safe driving practice before driving down long, steep hills? Turn off the engine Sound the horn Use parking brakes Shift into lower gear 34 / 86 What should you do if low air-pressure warning device operates? Ignore the warning and keep driving Stop immediately in the safest available place and correct the loss of air pressure before proceeding Tap on the warning device Inform the operator and keep driving 35 / 86 Before starting the coupling always check that Fifth wheel is tilted, and jaws are fully opened Fifth wheel is flat, and jaws are closed Fifth wheel is tilted, and jaws are closed Fifth wheel is flat, and jaws are fully opened 36 / 86 After driving for 13 hours, you must take a minimum of ______ consecutive off-duty hours. 8 10 12 9 37 / 86 If you are involved in a crash, you must exchange _____ information with the other driver. Vehicle exhaust Insurance information, Name and address, License Plate Number Tire rim size Vehicle horn type 38 / 86 You must yield the right-of-way: Under all these circumstances To any vehicle approaching from the right at an uncontrolled intersection To the oncoming traffic when making a left turn To the first vehicle that come to a complete stop at an intersection with stop signs at all corners 39 / 86 How to ensure that a vehicle has passed the annual inspection? By Contacting the MTO By checking an expired inspection sticker By checking a valid inspection sticker affixed to the vehicle By checking the brakes of the vehicle 40 / 86 What should you do if you find a minor defect in the vehicle you are driving? Record the defect on the inspection report and report the defect to the operator Monitor the condition of the vehicle, no need to report or record Report the defect to the operator and keep driving You don’t need to do anything as long as there is no police 41 / 86 Who is exempt from carrying a daily log? Drivers operating within a 170-km radius of where they start the day and return to the same location at the end of the day. Drivers operating within a 180-km radius of where they start the day and return to the same location at the end of the day. Drivers operating within a 160-km radius of where they start the day and return to the same location at the end of the day. Drivers operating within a 190-km radius of where they start the day and return to the same location at the end of the day. 42 / 86 The speed-limiting system of the commercial motor vehicles shall be properly set to no more than _______ 100 km/h 105 km/h 110 km/h 120 km/h 43 / 86 If you refuse or fail to proceed to a weigh scale when requested, for how many days your license will be suspended? Up to 20 days Up to 100 days Up to 30 days Up to 60 days 44 / 86 Commercial vehicle and trailers must be inspected each year by _______. Police Driver Operator A licensed motor-vehicle inspection mechanic 45 / 86 If a truck inspection station is open, should you enter for the truck inspection? No, if you already have done the inspection Yes, only if you think your truck is in good condition Yes, you must enter and stop for inspection No, if you are getting late 46 / 86 What is the safe driving practice when you are rounding a right curve on a highway? Flashing the brake lights Keeping the front wheels close to the right side of the lane Keeping the front wheels close to the left side of the lane Keeping the front wheels close to the opposite side of the lane 47 / 86 What should you do if you find a major defect in the vehicle you are driving? Monitor the condition of the vehicle, no need to report or record Report the defect to the operator and keep driving Ignore the defect if you are getting late Report the defect to the operator and do not drive until the defect is repaired 48 / 86 The next step when you have raises and secured the landing gear is ______ Supply air to the trailer and test brake operation Locking the jaws Turning on the flashers Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines 49 / 86 When is a driver not required to inspect the load? At night If the cargo is sealed in a vehicle and the driver has been ordered not to open it If driver is getting late If the load is not heavy 50 / 86 Any police officer or appointed ministry officer has the authority to perform a safety inspection Only before staring the trip At any time and any location At night only At inspection stations only 51 / 86 When passing a cyclist, you must maintain a minimum distance of ______ 4 meters 1 meter 3 meters 2 meters 52 / 86 When you start to move a loaded tractor-trailer, you should put the vehicle In the lowest gear In neutral In Parking In the highest gear 53 / 86 When entering or exiting a roundabout, you must: Ensure that you are in the appropriate lane Stop Do all these Sound the horn 54 / 86 When coupling you must align the fifth wheel lower coupler with the _____ Trailer kingpin Trailer tires Landing gear Air bags 55 / 86 What should you do before backing? Turn off phone/radio and open windows Use both rear-view mirrors Do all these Activate four-way flashers and sound horn 56 / 86 The front tires of a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle rating of more than 4,500 kilograms must have at least __________ of tread measured in two adjacent tread grooves. 1 mm 2mm 3mm 4mm 57 / 86 When approaching a railway crossing where the signal lights are activated, where should you stop. Stop at least 10 metres from the nearest rail or gate Stop at least 2 metres from the nearest rail or gate Stop at least 5 metres from the nearest rail or gate Stop at least 8 metres from the nearest rail or gate 58 / 86 Out of the following, what a properly completed inspection report contains: The signature of the dispatcher The signature of the mechanic The signature of MTO officer The signature of the person who completed the inspection report 59 / 86 Any load overhanging the rear of a vehicle by 1.5 metres (5 ft.) or more should be marked by A yellow light at night and by a yellow flag at all other times A red light at night and by a red flag at all other times A red light at night and by a yellow flag at all other times A blue light at night and by a blue flag at all other times 60 / 86 Who is responsible for the weight of the commercial vehicle? All of them Drivers Operators Shippers 61 / 86 Prior to the uncoupling/coupling procedure, you must always remember to: Roll down windows and turn off any audio systems Confirm the location is suitable and safe for uncoupling and coupling the truck and trailer. Sound your horn before backing (electric horn only if during the road test) Do all these 62 / 86 Drivers must re-check the cargo not more than ____ km from the point where the cargo was loaded. 80 100 60 40 63 / 86 What is the minimum distance that you must maintain if you are following another vehicle on a highway? 60 meters 90 meters 80 meters 50 meters 64 / 86 How can you minimize the risk of developing a dangerous situation? By driving only daylight hours By continuously sounding the horn By checking the traffic as far as possible By driving with flashers on 65 / 86 The hours-of-service regulations apply to drivers of the following types of vehicles: Commercial motor vehicles having gross weight of not more than 4,500 kilograms Commercial motor vehicles having gross weight over 4,500 kilograms Motor homes over 2100 kilograms Tow trucks over 2900 kilograms 66 / 86 What is the best practice to safely complete a turn? Always stop before making a turn Sound the horn to alert the traffic and pedestrians Proceed slowly and cautiously and always monitor rear wheels to avoid curbs. Use four-way flashers 67 / 86 At a circular intersection, when 1 vehicle is already in the intersection and the 2nd vehicle is entering the circular intersection, who has the right of way? Doesn’t matter Vehicle already in the intersection Both Vehicles Vehicle entering the intersection 68 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the 14-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 78 32 72 36 69 / 86 If the driver behind you tries to overtake your vehicle, you must Call the police Move to the right to let the vehicle pass Not allow such vehicle to pass Turn on the flashers to let the driver know he cannot pass 70 / 86 Can you use your left-turn signals to tell the following motorists it is safe to pass? No, it is against the law Yes, if you are going slow 71 / 86 Which of the following document is not required to carry when driving a commercial vehicle? Safety standard certificate Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate Original insurance certificate A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days 72 / 86 If brakes should fail on a level road, you should downshift and use engine braking to slow the vehicle. True False 73 / 86 Who is responsible for the safe operating condition of a commercial motor vehicle? c) Operator d) Both b) and c) b) Driver a) The mechanic 74 / 86 What should you always carry when driving a commercial vehicle? Original insurance certificate A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days All of these Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate 75 / 86 What should you do if the tractor is jackknifing? Turn the steering wheel to left and right Apply the tractor brakes Speed up Apply the trailer brakes 76 / 86 When driving on long downgrades, what is the best practice to control the speed? Using the parking brakes None of these Using the engine brakes Threshold braking technique 77 / 86 Which one of the following is considered off-duty? Travelling as a co-driver Time spent in the sleeper berth Inspection Driving 78 / 86 When you approach an intersection on a main road, and the intersection is blocked with traffic, you must Keep going behind the vehicle in front of you Stop before entering the intersection and wait until the traffic ahead moves on Not stop if your are facing green light Only stop if the lights are red 79 / 86 What should you do after you have lowered the landing gear while uncoupling? Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines Connect air and electrical lines Sound the horn Perform a tug test 80 / 86 No combination of vehicles is permitted to exceed a length of ________ except double-trailer combinations that meet special requirements for both trailers and the tractor. 25 meters 23 metres 26 meters 24 meters 81 / 86 A driver is required to complete a vehicle inspection every _____ 48-hours period 24-hours period 14-hours period 10-hours period 82 / 86 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Prevents wheel lock but may not shortens the stopping distance Lock the wheels Locks the wheels and shortens the stopping distance Prevents wheel lock and shortens the stopping distance 83 / 86 A longer distance (wheel base) between the front wheels and the rear wheels of the vehicle creates: More off-tracking None of these Less off-tracking Same off-tracking 84 / 86 When you are doing a visual inspection of the coupling and you see a space between the upper plate of the trailer and the fifth wheel, it indicates: The coupling is secure You should raise the landing gears Fifth wheel need to be cleaned The coupling is not secure 85 / 86 What is the minimum tread depth of a rear tire of a motor vehicle? 4.5 millimetres 1.5 millimetres 2.5 millimetres 3.5 millimetres 86 / 86 What is the safe driving practice when you are rounding a left curve on a highway? 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