Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test Parts 3

Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test
Parts 3

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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ONTARIO COMMERCIAL DRIVING PRACTICE TEST PART 2

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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

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

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

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

It has axles only at or near its rear end

It has axles either at its front or rear ends

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What is a possible disciplinary action assessed to a carrier due to failing to follow a written safety program?

Charges laid in court

Designation as a high-risk carrier

Immediate loss of licence to operate that type of vehicle

Mandatory completion of a special safety course

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Corrosive materials can corrode:

Internal tissue

Human skin

Metal

All answers are correct

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When are drivers of emergency vehicles are exempt from the Distracted Driving Law?

When their siren and lights are activated

The hours between sunset and sunrise (night)

When acting within the scope of their employment

When they have made a clear assessment that operating a hand-held device would not pose a danger

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When approaching a very busy intersection in an emergency vehicle with your sirens and lights activated, you should:

All answers are correct correct

Ensure that other drivers have seen you before proceeding through a red light

When approaching a very busy intersection in an emergency vehicle with your sirens and lights activated, you should

Watch out for pedestrians

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When coupling a truck-tractor to a semi-trailer:

The jaws of the fifth wheel should be in the locked position before coupling

Corrections should be made if you notice slack during the tug test

The fifth wheel should be higher than the semi-trailer before making the connection

It is essential that you have chocks at the front and rear of the semi-trailer wheel

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

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

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 only 24 consecutive hours off in the preceding 14 days

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For what class of hazardous materials must a special document be carried in the vehicle that indicates the name of the authorized driver and is signed by the owner?

Flammable liquids

Radioactive materials

Explosives

Gases

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To lower the risk of fire, you should:

Leave your engine running while refuelling

Touch the fuel hose nozzle against the filler pipe before filling up with fuel

Gently ‘drag' the brakes when the vehicle is in motion

Drive back to your home terminal immediately if you notice a fuel leak after having taken a rest break

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What are the warning signs of driver fatigue?

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

All answers are correct

Daydreaming and disconnected thoughts

Accidentally drifting into other lanes

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What is the minimum seating capacity (including the driver) for a commercial vehicle to be considered a 'bus' under the Traffic Safety Act?

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What is lag time?

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

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 sum of the perception time and the driver reaction time

14 / 30

What is the correct order of steps for a pre-trip air brake inspection?

Chock wheels; supply circuit; park control valve; tractor protection system; air system leaks; service break response

Service break response; supply circuit; air system leaks; park control valve; tractor protection system; chock wheels

Chock wheels; tractor protection system; park control valve; supply circuit; air system leaks; service break response

Chock wheels; tractor protection system; air system leaks; park control valve; supply circuit; service break response

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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, ensure there are no vehicles behind you

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

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

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What does having the 'S' condition code on Class 1, 2, or 4 licences signify?

The driver has qualified to tow a semi-trailer from a motor vehicle with three or more axles

The driver has completed the School Bus Driver Improvement Program

The driver has obtained a Safety Fitness Certificate

The driver has been authorized to operate a vehicle carrying oversized loads

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Which of the following is not considered a Class 4 vehicle?

Sixteen-passenger mini bus for hire

Ambulance

Taxi

Thirty-passenger school bus

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If three identical vehicles travel at the same speeds, but one is on a level surface, one is going uphill, and one is going downhill, which will have the shortest stopping distance?

The vehicle travelling on the level surface

The vehicle travelling uphill

The vehicle travelling downhill

All three vehicles will have the same stopping distance

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

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

When communicating extreme weather conditions

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What is considered a safe distance from the bus to bring your passengers if you notice a fire while on route?

35 metres

100 metres

50 metres

25 metres

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Which of the vehicles below would be required to stop at all uncontrolled railway crossings?

An ambulance

A 16-passenger tour bus

A semi-trailer carrying corrosive materials

A truck that has just finished unloading a delivery of flammable liquids

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Which of the following statements is true about the holder of a Class 3 operator's licence?

He/she may operate any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles that the holder of a Class 5 operator's licence may operate

He/she may operate all motor vehicles under Classes 1, 2, 4 and 6 for learning only

He/she can operate a single motor vehicle with three or more axles towing any type of trailer with one or more axles

He/she can transport passengers for hire as long as the motor vehicle has a seating capacity of less than 15 people

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When is it safe to remove the safety marks from a vehicle that is carrying dangerous goods?

When the vehicle has been cleaned and purged of all residues of dangerous goods

After completing your final delivery of dangerous goods and doing a quick visual inspection for leaks

At least one week after the last dangerous goods were unloaded from the vehicle

Before making the last delivery of dangerous goods

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

Pull; Aim; Squeeze; Sweep

Aim; Squeeze; Sweep; Pull

Sweep; Aim; Pull; Squeeze

Aim; Pull; Squeeze; Sweep

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Which of the following statements about braking force is true?

If the weight and the speed of the vehicle are doubled, the braking force must be increased by six times

If the speed of the vehicle is doubled, the braking force must be double

If the speed of a vehicle is doubled, the braking force must be quadrupled

If the weight of the vehicle is doubled, the braking force must be quadrupled

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When performing the pre-trip inspection for a truck-tractor or three-axle vehicle, it is essential to verify the following:

That first drive axle tires have a tread depth of no more than 1.6mm

That the axle assembly has not breaks, cracks, holes, broken seals or bends

That with the fifth wheel coupling there is visible space between the plate and the apron

That the slack adjuster moves at least a few inches when you pull on it

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What is the purpose of a trip inspection?

Ensure the early identification of a vehicle problem and defects before the vehicle is operated on the highway

Ensure compliance with the provincial and federal legislation

Ensure the driver has the training and knowledge needed to safely operate the vehicle on the highway

Ensure the driver is aware of the major and minor defects he may have to deal while operating the vehicle on the highway

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When inspecting the power steering pump and hose during a pre-trip inspection, you should check for the following:

Cleanliness

Adequate tension

Proper alignment

Leaks and fluid level

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

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

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

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

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Under this Provinces Vehicle Inspection Program:

All answers are correct

Buses must be inspected more frequently than trucks

Truck-tractors with a registered gross vehicle weight of more than 4,500kg must be inspected every 12 months

Municipal transit buses are exempt from inspection only if they carry fewer than 11 passengers

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