Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test Sign Part 1

Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test Sign
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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ONTARIO COMMERCIAL DRIVING PRACTICE TEST PART 4

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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

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Which of the following statements about long combination vehicles is incorrect?

The heaviest trailer should always be hooked up directly to the tractor

In order to be issued with a Longer Combination Vehicle Driver's Certificate, a driver must not have had any prior moving violations

The maximum speed limit for drivers of long combination vehicles should never be more than 100km/h

Drivers of LCV should allow for maximum following distance

3 / 30

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

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

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

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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

4,000 kilograms

4,500 kilograms

5 / 30

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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You are driving a school bus on a foggy day with low visibility and you stop at an uncontrolled railway crossing. What is the best course of action to ensure safety?

Proceed very slowly towards the tracks beyond the normal 5 metre stopping distance to get a closer look

Walk to the track yourself to see if you can cross safely, remembering to shut off the engine and set the brakes first

Instruct one of the passengers to walk to the track to see if there are any trains coming

Listen very carefully for a train whistle and if proceed carefully if you do not hear one

7 / 30

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

They indicate when any vehicle can drive in that lane

They indicate when that lane is not reserved

They indicate when the vehicles represented on the sign are not permitted to drive in that that

They indicate when that lane is reserved

8 / 30

A vehicle inspection at a rest and check stop does not need to include which of the following:

There are no air leaks

The left and right turn signals work

The load is secure

The tires are properly inflated and are not hot

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

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

The posted driving restrictions only apply during rush hour

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

Vehicles are not permitted to change out of the lane

10 / 30

As a school bus driver, you should never:

All answers are correct

Drive with open front doors

Break the four-second following rule

Refuel a bus with passengers aboard

11 / 30

Which of the following is exempt from the requirement to obtain an SFC under provincial law?

Any carrier that does not transport dangerous goods

Farmers

Ambulance drivers

Taxi drivers

12 / 30

When reversing a semi-trailer, you should:

Turn the steering wheel in the same direction to where you want to go

Tap the throttle gently to begin reversing

Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction to where you want the trailer to go

Honk the horn only if there are other vehicles or bystanders in the vicinity

13 / 30

When squeezing the fire extinguisher, what motion should you follow?

Sweep the extinguisher towards where the wind is blowing

Sweep the extinguisher from side-to-side, starting at one side of the fire

Sweep the extinguisher up-and-down, starting at the base of the fire

Sweep the extinguisher from side-to-side, starting from the middle of the fire

14 / 30

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

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

Drive well into the intersection before starting the turn

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

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

15 / 30

Clearance lights are required for vehicles that are wider than:

2.05 metres

1.90 metres

2.60 metres

1.75 metres

16 / 30

Which of the following is required to upgrade from a Class 5 to a Class 4 licence?

Medical form completed by a doctor

All answers are correct

Knowledge test

Vision assessment

17 / 30

What is the maximum permissible length for a straight truck?

10.5 metres

12.5 metres

11.0 metres

12.0 metres

18 / 30

What is the best solution for preventing driver fatigue?

Get plenty of sleep the night before driving and schedule breaks every two hours during your trip

Turn up the radio to help keep you alert

Drink lots of coffee before beginning your shift

Think about something soothing while you drive

19 / 30

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

Dangerous goods carriers

School bus drivers

The driver of a taxicab when carrying a passenger for hire

Emergency medical responders

20 / 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 distance travelled from the moment the brakes are applied to the moment the vehicle stops

The difference between braking distance and reaction distance

21 / 30

What is the difference between an A Train and a C Train?

An C Train has only one pintle hitch, but an A Train has two

An A Train has a self-steering axle, but a C train does not

An A Train has an additional articulation point

A C Train does not use an independent converter, but an A Train does

22 / 30

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

The driver has completed the School Bus Driver Improvement Program

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

The driver has obtained a Safety Fitness Certificate

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

23 / 30

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

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

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

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

The federal regulations are less restrictive than the Alberta regulations

24 / 30

Who is legally allowed to refuel a propane vehicle?

Only those wearing protective gloves and clothing

Only those holding a Class 1 licence

Only those over 18 years of age

Only those with proper certification or training

25 / 30

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

Upshift at the base of hill

Downshift before going over the top of the hill

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

Pump the brakes to maintain the air pressure

26 / 30

Which of the following operator's licences is you permitted to apply for as a probationary driver?

None of them

Class 3

Class 2

Class 1

27 / 30

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

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

The driver has already been on duty for 10 hours

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

28 / 30

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

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

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

29 / 30

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

Stop immediately

Slow your reversing speed

Adjust your mirrors

Tap the horn

30 / 30

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

Engage the parking brake

Turn the front wheels to the right

Leave the vehicle in neutral if it has a manual transmission

Allow the front wheel to make contact with the curb

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