Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test Sign Parts 2 - Canadian Driver Knowledge Test

Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test Sign
Parts 2

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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BRITISH COLUMBIA CLASS 1 LICENCE TEST 1

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

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

The hours between sunset and sunrise (night)

When their siren and lights are activated

When acting within the scope of their employment

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What is the symbol for a non-flammable, non-toxic compressed gas?

A blue coloured diamond with flames

A white diamond with the flames and vertical red stripes Question was not answered

Green coloured diamond with a white cylindrical tube

A white diamond with a skull and crossbones

3 / 30

When is an air brake 'Q' endorsement required?

When taking the road test for a Class 3 licence with a single motor vehicle with three axels

Both a and b

Neither a nor b

When driving a single motor vehicle registered as a farm vehicle

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

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

Before making the last delivery of dangerous goods

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

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

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Total stopping distance is:

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

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

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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?

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

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

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

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If you are a school bus driver and there is a breakdown, the best course of action is to:

Place an approved warning device a few metres in front of the bus to alert other drivers

Activate the alternating flashing amber lights

Stop the bus as far off the roadway as practical and radio for help if you cannot fix the problem

Get all of the passengers off the bus as soon as possible regardless of the problem

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Which of the following statements about braking force is true?

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

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

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

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

9 / 30

Which of the following is the correct procedure for stopping at an uncontrolled railway crossing with a Class 2 vehicle?

a. Stop at least 15 metres in advance of track
b. Activate the alternately flashing amber or red lights wrong
c. If on a multi-lane highway, move to the far right lane in advance of the crossing correct
d. Leave the front door closed at all times

As a school bus driver, you should never:

a. Break the four-second following rule
b. Drive with open front doors
c. All answers are correct
d. Refuel a bus with passengers aboard wrong

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

a. Parallel to the ground
b. However you can get the tightest grip
c. In line with the top of the flameswrong
d. Uprightcorrect

How many hazard classes of dangerous goods are there?

a. 9correct
b. 7
c. 6wrong
d. 8

Which of the statements below about making a turn with a school bus is false?

a. When stopped waiting to turn left, point the front wheels to a ten o'clock position correct
b. Avoid shifting gears during the turn wrong
c. Use the outer left turning lane when dual left turn lanes are available
d. Check the mirrors as you are turning for swing and clearance

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

a. Pointed straight ahead
b. On the grass or sidewalk
c. Turned to the left
d. Turned to the right correct

An oxidizing substance is defined as:

a. A substance that contributes to the combustion of other material by yielding oxygen correct
b. A substance that might spontaneously combust when exposed to air wrong
c. A substance or article that explodes as a mass
d. An organism that is believed to be infectious to humans

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?

a. Proceed very slowly towards the tracks beyond the normal 5 metre stopping distance to get a closer look wrong
b. Walk to the track yourself to see if you can cross safely, remembering to shut off the engine and set the brakes firstcorrect
c. Instruct one of the passengers to walk to the track to see if there are any trains coming
d. Listen very carefully for a train whistle, and if proceed carefully if you do not hear one

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

a. Pull; Aim; Squeeze; Sweepcorrect
b. Aim; Pull; Squeeze; Sweep
c. Sweep; Aim; Pull; Squeezewrong
d. Aim; Squeeze; Sweep; Pull

When reversing to unload a dump vehicle, you should:

a. Use the backing alarm if the vehicle is equipped with onecorrect
b. Avoid using your mirrors and rely entirely on the hand signals of the guide
c. Position the guide so that he or she can see your path, but cannot be seen by youwrong
d. Back the vehicle to the passenger's side (right)

When going through urban areas, all drivers must:

a. Stop before every uncontrolled railway crossing
b. Encourage other vehicles to pass you before making left turnswrong
c. Activate the emergency hazard lights during night-time hours
d. Drive only on the routes specified for trucks and dangerous goods vehicles, correct

If you are operating an ambulance during an emergency, you could use the red flashing overhead lights and not the siren when:

You do not want to frighten other motorists and possibly cause an accident

There is little traffic in the streets

You have received complaints from the public about excessive noise

Never. You are required by law to always use the siren during an emergency

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

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

Watch out for pedestrians

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

All answers are correct correct

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Which of the following is correct about assisting a person in a wheelchair?

Ensure that the wheelchair brakes are applied when the wheelchair is stopped

Fold back the foot rests because they could bang into something

Focus your attention on the person instead of the ground while pushing the wheelchair

If there are bumps in the pavement, turn around and reverse the wheelchair over them

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Which of the following is the correct procedure for stopping at an uncontrolled railway crossing with a Class 2 vehicle?

Stop at least 15 metres in advance of the track

Activate the alternately flashing amber or red lights

Leave the front door closed at all times

If on a multi-lane highway, move to the far right lane in advance of the crossing

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When conversing with or offering help to someone with disabilities, it is important to:

All answers are correct

Identify yourself and provide reassurance about the transportation help you can provide

Respect their desire for personal space

Consider their visual, hearing or physical impairment when speaking to them

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When reversing a semi-trailer, you should:

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

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

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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:

5,000 kilograms

Safety Fitness Certificates are only required for trucks and trailers

4,000 kilograms

4,500 kilograms

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

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

17 / 30

Corrosive materials can corrode:

Human skin

All answers are correct

Metal

Internal tissue

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What is the maximum speed limit for a loaded bus under ideal conditions?

90 km/h or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower

Speed limits only apply to loaded school buses

Whatever is the posted speed limit

100 km/h or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower

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

Unload passengers just before you begin reversing

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

Wait for traffic to pass around you before reversing safely

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

20 / 30

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

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

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

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

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What is the most critical task in the coupling procedure?

Unlocking the fifth wheel very slowly and carefully

To be extremely precise when coupling the pintle hitch attachments

To park the tractor-truck and semi-trailer in a straight line

To physically and visually check all connections

22 / 30

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

A 16-passenger tour bus

An ambulance

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

A semi-trailer carrying corrosive materials

23 / 30

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

100 centimetres

25 centimetres

50 centimetres

75 centimetres

24 / 30

Which of the following statements about operating passenger vehicles is correct?

If you have a Class 2 licence, you can operate a motor vehicle that has a seating capacity of no more than 24 people

If you have a Class 4 licence, you cannot operate a vehicle with a seating capacity of more than 15 people, excluding the driver

If you have a Class 4 licence, you can operate a vehicle with a maximum seating capacity of 24, excluding the driver

None of them

25 / 30

What is lag time?

The sum of the perception time and the driver reaction 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 between deciding to stop and actually applying pressure to the brake pedal

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

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If you are a driver of persons with disabilities on a city bus, you should:

Get the full medical history of someone with disabilities before transporting them

Always communicate with your passengers and be understanding of their needs

Never delay your schedule by assisting someone with a disability

Treat all people with intellectual disabilities the same

27 / 30

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

Turned to the right

Pointed straight ahead

On the grass or sidewalk

Turned to the left

28 / 30

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

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

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

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

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

29 / 30

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

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

Drivers of LCV should allow for maximum following distance

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

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

30 / 30

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

Class 2

Class 1

None of them

Class 3

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