Ontario AZ Practice Test 04 /86 3 votes, 3.7 avg 1679 All AZ Driving Rules in English All Truck Driving Rules 30 Questions Passing Marks - 80% 1 / 86 What is the safe driving practice when you are rounding a left curve on a highway? Keeping the front wheels close to the right side of the lane Flashing the brake lights Keeping the front wheels close to the opposite side of the lane Keeping the front wheels close to the left side of the lane 2 / 86 What should you do if you are unable to keep to traffic speed? Keep sounding the horn Activate your hazard lights Inform the owner operator Stop and do not drive 3 / 86 When entering or exiting a roundabout, you must: Ensure that you are in the appropriate lane Stop Do all these Sound the horn 4 / 86 Drivers must re-check the cargo not more than ____ km from the point where the cargo was loaded. 40 80 100 60 5 / 86 Any load overhanging the rear of a vehicle by 1.5 metres (5 ft.) or more should be marked by 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 yellow 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 6 / 86 Do not pass any vehicle within _____ metres of a pedestrian crossover. 20 25 30 15 7 / 86 What should you do if you are feeling drowsy when driving? Drive faster so that you can reach your destination quickly Listen to loud music Drink coffee Pull off the road and park your vehicle in a safe, secure place and rest 8 / 86 What is the recommended method when performing an alley dock? Backing from the passenger’s side Backing from the driver’s side None of these Backing at higher speed than recommended 9 / 86 What is the safe driving practice when you are rounding a right curve on a highway? Keeping the front wheels close to the left side of the lane Keeping the front wheels close to the right side of the lane Flashing the brake lights Keeping the front wheels close to the opposite side of the lane 10 / 86 Who is responsible for the safe operating condition of a commercial motor vehicle? c) Operator b) Driver d) Both b) and c) a) The mechanic 11 / 86 Which one of the following is considered off-duty? Driving Inspection Travelling as a co-driver Time spent in the sleeper berth 12 / 86 What is the maximum number of hours you can drive in a day? 8 hours 10 hours 14 hours 13 hours 13 / 86 In a period of seven consecutive days, a driver cannot drive after having been on-duty for _______ 70 hours 80 hours 50 hours 60 hours 14 / 86 A daily inspection report is valid for _____. 48 hours 12 hours 24 hours 36 hours 15 / 86 When approaching a railway crossing where the signal lights are activated, where should you stop. Stop at least 5 metres from the nearest rail or gate Stop at least 10 metres from the nearest rail or gate Stop at least 8 metres from the nearest rail or gate Stop at least 2 metres from the nearest rail or gate 16 / 86 What should you do after you have lowered the landing gear while uncoupling? Connect air and electrical lines Perform a tug test Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines Sound the horn 17 / 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? Vehicle already in the intersection Both Vehicles Vehicle entering the intersection Doesn’t matter 18 / 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 3mm 4mm 2mm 19 / 86 How to ensure that a vehicle has passed the annual inspection? By checking the brakes of the vehicle By checking a valid inspection sticker affixed to the vehicle By checking an expired inspection sticker By Contacting the MTO 20 / 86 Who is responsible for the weight of the commercial vehicle? Operators Shippers All of them Drivers 21 / 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. False True 22 / 86 After driving for 13 hours, you must take a minimum of ______ consecutive off-duty hours. 10 9 12 8 23 / 86 You must yield the right-of-way: To the oncoming traffic when making a left turn To any vehicle approaching from the right at an uncontrolled intersection To the first vehicle that come to a complete stop at an intersection with stop signs at all corners Under all these circumstances 24 / 86 Out of the following, what a properly completed inspection report contains: The signature of the mechanic The signature of the person who completed the inspection report The signature of the dispatcher The signature of MTO officer 25 / 86 What should you do if low air-pressure warning device operates? Inform the operator and keep driving Tap on the warning device Stop immediately in the safest available place and correct the loss of air pressure before proceeding Ignore the warning and keep driving 26 / 86 What should you always carry when driving a commercial vehicle? Original insurance certificate Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate All of these A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days 27 / 86 Demerit points stay on your record for _____ 3 years from the date of the offence 2 years from the date of the offence 5 years from the date of the offence 6 years from the date of the offence 28 / 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: You should raise the landing gears Fifth wheel need to be cleaned The coupling is not secure The coupling is secure 29 / 86 A longer distance (wheel base) between the front wheels and the rear wheels of the vehicle creates: Same off-tracking None of these Less off-tracking More off-tracking 30 / 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 31 / 86 All vehicles, including loads, are limited to a height of ________to ensure adequate clearance is maintained at bridges and overpasses. 6.15 metres 5.15 metres 3.15 metres 4.15 metres 32 / 86 Why should you check under the hood? To check the flashers To ensure engine is running To ensure the fluid levels To ensure horn is working 33 / 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 34 / 86 When you approach an intersection on a main road, and the intersection is blocked with traffic, you must Only stop if the lights are red Not stop if your are facing green light Stop before entering the intersection and wait until the traffic ahead moves on Keep going behind the vehicle in front of you 35 / 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 36 / 86 The landing gear should be ________ when uncoupling. Lowered onto firm ground Raised and stowed Lowered before stopping Lowered to raise the trailer from the fifth wheel 37 / 86 Which of the following document is not required to carry when driving a commercial vehicle? Safety standard certificate A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days Original insurance certificate Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate 38 / 86 Wheels and tires must be installed by ________ Dispatcher Owner Operator Driver A Certified tire installer or a mechanic 39 / 86 When is a driver not required to inspect the load? If driver is getting late If the load is not heavy If the cargo is sealed in a vehicle and the driver has been ordered not to open it At night 40 / 86 When sharing the road with smaller vehicles, you must Signal before turning, slowing or stopping Do all these Maintain the safe following distance Slow down enough to let other vehicle pass safely 41 / 86 The daily log must contain ____ All of these Cycle that the driver is following Odometer reading, at the start of the day Driver’s name 42 / 86 What should you do before backing? Turn off phone/radio and open windows Do all these Use both rear-view mirrors Activate four-way flashers and sound horn 43 / 86 If you are coming from behind the bus, stop at least _____ metres away. 15 25 10 20 44 / 86 Where a school-crossing guard displays a red and white stop sign, you must Stop before reaching the crossing Practice back parking Not use that road Honk to let the guard know you are coming 45 / 86 Prior to the uncoupling/coupling procedure, you must always remember to: Sound your horn before backing (electric horn only if during the road test) Roll down windows and turn off any audio systems Do all these Confirm the location is suitable and safe for uncoupling and coupling the truck and trailer. 46 / 86 The maximum height for a vehicle in Ontario is_______. 6.15 metres 4.15 metres 3.15 metres 5.15 metres 47 / 86 If you are involved in a crash, you must exchange _____ information with the other driver. Insurance information, Name and address, License Plate Number Vehicle exhaust Tire rim size Vehicle horn type 48 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the seven-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 78 32 72 36 49 / 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 30 days Up to 60 days Up to 100 days Up to 20 days 50 / 86 A driver is required to complete a vehicle inspection every _____ 14-hours period 10-hours period 24-hours period 48-hours period 51 / 86 What is the most common reason for taking a commercial vehicle out of service? None of these Out-of-adjustment air brakes Defective lights Defective wipers 52 / 86 Can you use your left-turn signals to tell the following motorists it is safe to pass? Yes, if you are going slow No, it is against the law 53 / 86 The hours-of-service regulations apply to drivers of the following types of vehicles: Commercial motor vehicles having gross weight over 4,500 kilograms Motor homes over 2100 kilograms Commercial motor vehicles having gross weight of not more than 4,500 kilograms Tow trucks over 2900 kilograms 54 / 86 Who can adjust a commercial vehicle’s air brakes? No one Driver Certified mechanic Operator 55 / 86 When passing a cyclist, you must maintain a minimum distance of ______ 3 meters 4 meters 2 meters 1 meter 56 / 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 The vehicle has been driven for 240 km There is a change of duty status of the driver 57 / 86 What should you do if the tractor is jackknifing? Apply the tractor brakes Apply the trailer brakes Turn the steering wheel to left and right Speed up 58 / 86 When coupling you must align the fifth wheel lower coupler with the _____ Landing gear Air bags Trailer kingpin Trailer tires 59 / 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 1000 km and 1500 km Between 80 km and 160 km Between 40 km and 400 km Between 20 km and 30 km 60 / 86 What are the recommended stopping positions at the intersection? If there is an unmarked crosswalk, stop where you would if there were a marked crosswalk. All of these are correct If there is a crosswalk but no stop line, stop just before the crosswalk If there is a stop line, stop just before the line 61 / 86 Who is exempt from carrying a daily log? 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. 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 170-km radius of where they start the day and return to the same location at the end of the day. 62 / 86 What should you do if you find a major defect in the vehicle you are driving? Report the defect to the operator and do not drive until the defect is repaired Report the defect to the operator and keep driving Monitor the condition of the vehicle, no need to report or record Ignore the defect if you are getting late 63 / 86 What is the best practice to safely complete a turn? Proceed slowly and cautiously and always monitor rear wheels to avoid curbs. Use four-way flashers Sound the horn to alert the traffic and pedestrians Always stop before making a turn 64 / 86 It is illegal to: Lend your licence Use a fictitious or imitation licence Use an altered licence Do any of these 65 / 86 When you start to move a loaded tractor-trailer, you should put the vehicle In the lowest gear In neutral In the highest gear In Parking 66 / 86 Commercial vehicle and trailers must be inspected each year by _______. Driver Operator Police A licensed motor-vehicle inspection mechanic 67 / 86 When driving on long downgrades, what is the best practice to control the speed? Using the parking brakes Using the engine brakes None of these Threshold braking technique 68 / 86 If a truck inspection station is open, should you enter for the truck inspection? No, if you are getting late Yes, only if you think your truck is in good condition Yes, you must enter and stop for inspection No, if you already have done the inspection 69 / 86 The speed-limiting system of the commercial motor vehicles shall be properly set to no more than _______ 100 km/h 105 km/h 120 km/h 110 km/h 70 / 86 What is the safe driving practice before driving down long, steep hills? Shift into lower gear Use parking brakes Turn off the engine Sound the horn 71 / 86 Any police officer or appointed ministry officer has the authority to perform a safety inspection At any time and any location At night only Only before staring the trip At inspection stations only 72 / 86 What is purpose of the central apron in a roundabout? Acts as an extra lane for all vehicles Acts as an extra lane for large vehicles Nothing. Just a design 73 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the 14-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 32 36 78 72 74 / 86 A driver must use the trailer hand valve, or the tractor protection valve to hold a parked unit. False True 75 / 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: 90 metres (300 ft.) to both the front and rear of your vehicle 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 76 / 86 You can be charged if you are impaired behind the wheel, even if you have not started to drive. False True 77 / 86 What should you do if you find a minor defect in the vehicle you are driving? Report the defect to the operator and keep driving Record the defect on the inspection report and report the defect to the operator You don’t need to do anything as long as there is no police Monitor the condition of the vehicle, no need to report or record 78 / 86 The next step when you have raises and secured the landing gear is ______ Locking the jaws Turning on the flashers Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines Supply air to the trailer and test brake operation 79 / 86 What is the minimum distance that you must maintain if you are following another vehicle on a highway? 90 meters 80 meters 60 meters 50 meters 80 / 86 How can you minimize the risk of developing a dangerous situation? By checking the traffic as far as possible By continuously sounding the horn By driving only daylight hours By driving with flashers on 81 / 86 If brakes should fail on a level road, you should downshift and use engine braking to slow the vehicle. False True 82 / 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 By applying parking brakes 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 83 / 86 Which of the following is the easiest and safest backing maneuver? Offset backing Alley dock backing Straight backing Parallel backing 84 / 86 If the driver behind you tries to overtake your vehicle, you must Not allow such vehicle to pass Move to the right to let the vehicle pass Call the police Turn on the flashers to let the driver know he cannot pass 85 / 86 Before starting the coupling always check that Fifth wheel is flat, and jaws are closed Fifth wheel is flat, and jaws are fully opened Fifth wheel is tilted, and jaws are fully opened Fifth wheel is tilted, and jaws are closed 86 / 86 What is the minimum tread depth of a rear tire of a motor vehicle? 1.5 millimetres 3.5 millimetres 4.5 millimetres 2.5 millimetres Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte 0% Restart quiz Please rate this quiz Send feedback AZ Road Rules Road Rules – 1 Road Rules – 2 Road Rules – 3 Road Rules – 4 Road Rules – 5 AZ Practice Tests Practice Test – 1 Practice Test – 2 Practice Test – 3 Practice Test – 4 Practice Test – 5 Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
