Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test Parts 4

Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test
Parts 4

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 3

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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 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

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

2 / 30

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

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

Unload passengers just before you begin reversing

Wait for traffic to pass around you before reversing safely

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Which of the following belts should you check during a pre-trip inspection:

Power steering belt

All belts on the front of the engine

Alternator belt

Water pump belt

4 / 30

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

Adequate tension

Cleanliness

Proper alignment

Leaks and fluid level

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

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

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

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

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

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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 communicating extreme weather conditions

When operating a tour bus

7 / 30

When uncoupling a truck tractor from a semi-trailer, when should you lower the landing gear?

Before disconnecting the electrical and air lines and unlocking the fifth wheel

After disconnecting the electrical and air lines and unlocking the fifth wheel

After you move the tractor-truck ahead so that the fifth wheel just clears the semi-trailer

Before chocking the semi-trailer wheel

8 / 30

Total stopping distance is:

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

The difference between braking distance and reaction distance

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

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

9 / 30

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

a. A 16-passenger tour bus
b. A truck that has just finished unloading a delivery of flammable liquids
c. A semi-trailer carrying corrosive materials
d. An ambulance

Why are railway crossings potentially more dangerous for larger, heavier commercial vehicles?

a. These vehicles need more time to clear a crossing
b. These vehicles need to stop farther away from a crossing before proceeding safely
c. These vehicles need more speed to clear the crossing
d. These vehicles have to overcome the centrifugal force acting upon them

Corrosive materials can corrode:

a. Internal tissue
b. All answers are correct
c. Human skin
d. Metal

If a 'reserved lane' sign includes a list of hours of the day or days of the week on it, what do these mean?

a. They indicate when the vehicles represented on the sign are not permitted to drive in that
b. They indicate when any vehicle can drive in that lane
c. They indicate when that lane is reserved
d. They indicate when that lane is not reserved

When reversing a semi-trailer, you should:

a. Honk the horn only if there are other vehicles or bystanders in the vicinity
b. Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction to where you want the trailer to go
c. Tap the throttle gently to begin reversing
d. Turn the steering wheel in the same direction to where you want to go

If safety marks are needed to indicate the presence of dangerous goods, where on the vehicle should they be placed?

On the side that will be most visible to other vehicles

At the end of the trailer or transport unit

On each side and each end of the trailer or transport unit

On the front of the lead trailer

10 / 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

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Which of the following is recommended practice for using the brakes when going through hills?

Use the trailer hand valve as much as needed on steep hills

Downshift before going over the top of the hill

Pump the brakes to maintain the air pressure

Upshift at the base of hill

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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?

Perform a U-turn and find a different route

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

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What are the four factors affecting the distance a commercial vehicle needs to stop?

Traction; speed; perception time; reaction time

Speed; weather; perception time; tire pressure

Speed; brake condition; reaction time; weight

Brake condition; traction; weight; speed

14 / 30

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

Taxi

Sixteen-passenger mini bus for hire

Thirty-passenger school bus

Ambulance

15 / 30

Which of the following situations could be unsafe when unloading a Class 3 vehicle into a hopper?

Lowering the box and getting into the box if you need to loosen items that are stuck

Unloading when there are people within the radius of the raised box

Unloading on rocky terrain

Using a guide for hand signals

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When loading a dump vehicle, what is one of the steps you must follow before moving the vehicle?

Tarp the load, but only if this is part of your carrier's policy

Secure the load so that it will not blow or fall off

Ensure all of the material is grouped towards one side of the box

Check that large items are not protruding more than 1 metre from the sides of the vehicle

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Carriers operating a tractor outside of this Province are required to obtain a Safety Fitness Certificate if the vehicle weighs in excess of:

Safety Fitness Certificates are only required for trucks and trailers

5,000 kilograms

4,500 kilograms

4,000 kilograms

18 / 30

To lower the risk of fire, you should:

Leave your engine running while refuelling

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

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

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

19 / 30

When parking a single unit Class 3 motor vehicle uphill, without a curb, the front wheels should be:

On the grass or sidewalk

Turned to the right

Pointed straight ahead

Turned to the left

20 / 30

The law requires that the wheels of a parked vehicle be no farther than what distance from the curb?

75 centimetres

100 centimetres

25 centimetres

50 centimetres

21 / 30

When a driver is making more than one delivery of dangerous goods, he or she should make note of the change in the quantity of dangerous goods on the shipping document when?

At the end of the work shift

When the quantity of dangerous goods aboard changes significantly in the driver's estimation

When completing the daily log

Immediately following each delivery

22 / 30

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

23 / 30

Which of the following can commercial drivers not do while driving according to the Distracted Driving Law?

Hold and enter information into a GPS unit

Read a display screen that is tracking the vehicle's location, driver status, and delivery of goods

Read a gauge that provides important information about the vehicle's running systems

Communicate with an employer using a two-way radio

24 / 30

Corrosive materials can corrode:

Metal

Internal tissue

Human skin

All answers are correct

25 / 30

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

Watch out for pedestrians

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

26 / 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

27 / 30

If reversing a school bus and you lose sight of the guide, what should you do?

Slow your reversing speed

Adjust your mirrors

Stop immediately

Tap the horn

28 / 30

What does a white diamond on a black background featured on a 'reserved lane' sign indicate?

Vehicles are not permitted to change out of the lane

The lane is reserved for any vehicles carrying two or more passengers

Vehicles in the reserved lane travel in the same direction as traffic

The posted driving restrictions only apply during rush hour

29 / 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

30 / 30

When preparing to discharge a fire extinguisher to put out a fire, you should hold the extinguisher in what position?

Upright

Parallel to the ground

However you can get the tightest grip

In line with the top of the flames

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