Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test Part 1

Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test
Part 1

A Class 5 license in Nova Scotia, Canada, is a type of driver’s license that allows the holder to operate a passenger vehicle, such as a car, under normal road conditions. To obtain a Class 5 license in Nova Scotia, an individual must pass a written knowledge test, a vision test, and a practical driving test. They must also fulfill other requirements, such as minimum age, residency, and liability insurance. Additionally, holders of a Class 5 license in Nova Scotia may be subject to certain restrictions and conditions, such as a curfew, a limit on the number of passengers they can carry, and a ban on using handheld electronic devices while driving.

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Alberta Commercial Driving Class 1 Practice Test Part 4

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To safely complete a left turn in a large vehicle, it is recommended that you:

Use a fixed hand steering method to maintain control of the vehicle

Merge into the farthest right as soon as your turning arc is complete

Use engine compression to control your speed during the turn

Ensure a wide enough turning arc to allow the vehicle to off-track on left side without crossing the centre line

2 / 30

Which of the following is not required as part of a carrier's Safety Plan?

Daily evaluation of each driver's knowledge of existing safety laws

Policy and procedures related to driver training responsibilities

Instructions for the use of safety equipment

Retention of complete records for each driver in accordance with regulations

3 / 30

What are the warning signs of driver fatigue?

All answers are correct

Accidentally drifting into other lanes

Daydreaming and disconnected thoughts

The feeling that vehicles in the rear view mirror appeared out of nowhere

4 / 30

When should a defect be reported to the carrier?

At the end of the work shift

Immediately upon discovery of the defect

At the next convenient opportunity for the driver

When submitting the trip inspection report

5 / 30

Under which of the following circumstances would a driver not be permitted to drive under federal Hours of Service regulations?

The driver has taken only 24 consecutive hours off in the preceding 14 days

The driver has already been on duty for 10 hours

A driver on cycle 2 has accumulated 120 hours of on-duty time in 12 days

The driver has taken a 36-hour reset and is switching from cycle 1 to cycle 2

6 / 30

When performing a turnaround with a school bus, the correct procedure is to:

Wait for traffic to pass around you before reversing safely

Unload passengers just before you begin reversing

Only back onto a highway if there are no vehicles coming in either direction

Stop the bus approximately three bus lengths ahead of the road you will be reversing into

7 / 30

What should you do when you approach a crossing in a large commercial vehicle and you notice that there is a STOP sign facing you on the opposite side of the tracks?

Before crossing, make sure there is sufficient space for your vehicle to clear the tracks when you'll reach the STOP sign

Before crossing, ensure there are no vehicles behind you

After you have crossed and reached the STOP sign, check that your vehicle is not hanging over the tracks

Perform a U-turn and find a different route

8 / 30

Which is not one of the four conditions for having the daily log requirement waived under Alberta's Hours of service legislation?

The driver starts and ends the work shifts at the same place

The work shift does not exceed 15 hours

There are fewer than 8 hours of on-duty driving time during a shift

The driver stays within a 160km radius of the home terminal

9 / 30

What should you do if you have begun crossing a set of railroad tracks and the crossing lights begin to flash?

Keep driving forward

Stop the vehicle

Get out of the vehicle

Put the vehicle in reverse

10 / 30

A “Q” endorsement is placed on ____________ driver’s licence when a driver successfully completes an approved by Province air brake course through an authorized organization.

Any class of

Class 3

Class 1

Class 2

11 / 30

Which of the following statements about the federal Hours of service regulations is true?

Drivers can change between cycle 1 and cycle 2 as long as they notify their carrier

The federal regulations are less restrictive than the Alberta regulations

During a work shift a driver is not permitted to drive more than 13 hours

In each day a driver must take 10 hours of consecutive off-duty time

12 / 30

What is lag time?

The sum of the perception time and the driver reaction time

The amount of time it takes for the air brake system to respond after the driver has applied pressure on the brake pedal

The amount of time it takes between deciding to stop and actually applying pressure to the brake pedal

The amount of time it takes for the driver to notice the need to stop if he or she is not paying attention

13 / 30

Which of the following factors would not generally have an influence on perception time?

The driver is distracted

The driver has used drugs or alcohol

The driver is feeling unwell

Poor road conditions

14 / 30

Which of the following is true of a truck registered for a weight of 10,000 kilograms being driven solely in this Province?

According to provincial law, the carrier must obtain a Safety Fitness Certificate because of the weight of the vehicle

The driver is not required to obtain a Safety Fitness Certificate for the reason that the vehicle is not being operated outside of the province

Federal law applies because the vehicle is weighing in excess of federally designated threshold

If the carrier wished to tow a trailer weighing 2,000 kilograms, he/she would be required to obtain a Safety Fitness Certificate

15 / 30

Which of the following statements about braking force is false? Assume that the two vehicles are identical except for weight and speed.

A vehicle weighing 1500kg will require half the braking force of a vehicle weighing 3000kg

A vehicle weighing 4000kg will require twice the braking force of a vehicle weighing 2000kg

A vehicle weighing 4000kg and travelling at 50kph will require the same braking force as a vehicle weighing 2000kg and travelling at 100kph

A vehicle travelling at 80kph will require four times the braking force of a vehicle travelling at 40kph

16 / 30

When driving a vehicle that is transporting dangerous goods, all pertinent documents should be located where?

Attached to the container holding the dangerous goods

As electronic copies on the driver's smartphone

In a labelled folder in the glove compartment of the passenger seat

Within reach or in a pocket mounted on the driver's door

17 / 30

Which of the following is not one of the 'distractions' that a commercial vehicle driver would be fined for under the Distracted Driving Law of the Traffic Safety Act?

Reading a newspaper

Emailing a friend on a hand-held cell phone

Personal grooming

Read a GPS display screen

18 / 30

When going through urban areas, all drivers must:

Activate the emergency hazard lights during night-time hours

Drive only on the routes specified for trucks and dangerous goods vehicles

Stop before every uncontrolled railway crossing

Encourage other vehicles to pass you before making left turns

19 / 30

To safely make a right turn in a large vehicle, it is recommended that you:

Drive well into the intersection before starting the turn

Allow for high speed off-tracking to counteract the centrifugal force

Veer into the left lane before making your turn to give yourself more space to turn

Allow your rear wheels to mount the curb if there is no obstruction

20 / 30

What is the correct order of actions when operating a fire extinguisher?

Aim; Squeeze; Sweep; Pull

Aim; Pull; Squeeze; Sweep

Sweep; Aim; Pull; Squeeze

Pull; Aim; Squeeze; Sweep

21 / 30

When should you use a guide to assist with reversing?

When reversing to the left

If possible, always use a guide

When straight line reversing

When reversing to the right

22 / 30

Under which of the following circumstances is a trip inspection report invalid?

If the report was completed more than 24 hours ago

If the inspection report was not reviewed by a registered vehicle inspector

If the inspection was completed by anyone other than the driver

If the inspection report is not attached to the trip inspection schedule

23 / 30

Who from the choices below is exempt from wearing a seat belt where the assemblies are provided?

Dangerous goods carriers

School bus drivers

Emergency medical responders

The driver of a taxicab when carrying a passenger for hire

24 / 30

In what situations would the use of CB radios be exempt from the Distracted Driving Law?

When communicating extreme weather conditions

When participating in a search and rescue operation

When participating in a search and rescue operation or when communicating extreme weather conditions

When operating a tour bus

25 / 30

Total stopping distance is:

The sum of perception distance, reaction distance, lag time distance and braking distance

The sum of the speed and the weight of the vehicle, divided by the amount of traction

The difference between braking distance and reaction distance

The distance travelled from the moment the brakes are applied to the moment the vehicle stops

26 / 30

What is not included in the official definition of a semi-trailer?

It has axles only at or near its rear end

While being towed, it is supported at its front end by the truck tractor or the immediately preceding trailer

When connected to the truck tractor or preceding trailer, it is connected by means of a kingpin and a fifth wheel

It has axles either at its front or rear ends

27 / 30

Corrosive materials can corrode:

Metal

All answers are correct

Internal tissue

Human skin

28 / 30

When parking a school bus downhill (on the right-hand side of the road), which of the following should you not do?

Allow the front wheel to make contact with the curb

Engage the parking brake

Leave the vehicle in neutral if it has a manual transmission

Turn the front wheels to the right

29 / 30

What is the most accurate definition of traction?

Traction is the amount of contact made between the front tires and the road surface

Traction is the resistance generated between a rough road surface and worn tires

Traction is the friction between the road surface and the area where the tire contacts that surface

Traction is the distance required for a vehicle to stop under ideal road conditions

30 / 30

What is the best approach for ensuring that students are behaved and conduct themselves safely on the bus?

Organize a surprise evacuation drill to explain the safety procedures at your own convenience

Let the students know that if they cause any problems they will be ejected from the bus immediately

Establish a good relationship with students, parents and teachers so that everyone is aware of the rules

Relax the normal safety provisions if it helps to keep the students quiet

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