Alberta Commercial Driving Class 1 Practice Test Part 3

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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 distance required for a vehicle to stop under ideal road conditions

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

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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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How should you test the service brakes of a truck tractor?

Visual inspection

Check the brake lights and fluid level

Drive forward at a reasonable speed and pump the brakes a few times

Drive forward slowly and stop

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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

4,000 kilograms

5,000 kilograms

4,500 kilograms

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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 starts and ends the work shifts at the same place

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

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

These vehicles need more speed to clear the crossing

These vehicles have to overcome the centrifugal force acting upon them

These vehicles need more time to clear a crossing

These vehicles need to stop farther away from a crossing before proceeding safely

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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?

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

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

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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

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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

Turn the front wheels to the right

Engage the parking brake

Leave the vehicle in neutral if it has a manual transmission

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

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

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

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

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Which of the following would not be permitted to operate an ambulance with passengers?

Holder of a Class 4 operator's licence

Holder of a Class 2 operator's licence

Holder of a Class 3 operator's licence

Holder of a Class 1 operator's licence

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As a school bus driver, you should never:

Break the four-second following rule

All answers are correct

Refuel a bus with passengers aboard

Drive with open front doors

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When reversing a semi-trailer, you should:

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

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

Tap the throttle gently to begin reversing

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

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

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

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

Emergency medical responders

Dangerous goods carriers

School bus drivers

The driver of a taxicab when carrying a passenger for hire

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Ultimately, whose responsibility is it to ensure that employees have the proper training to work safely with dangerous goods?

The training provider

The carrier

A dangerous goods inspector

The employee

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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

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

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

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To lower the risk of fire, you should:

Leave your engine running while refuelling

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

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

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

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What are the warning signs of driver fatigue?

Daydreaming and disconnected thoughts

All answers are correct

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

Accidentally drifting into other lanes

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Who is legally allowed to refuel a propane vehicle?

Only those with proper certification or training

Only those holding a Class 1 licence

Only those wearing protective gloves and clothing

Only those over 18 years of age

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Which of the following road surfaces will help you achieve the best fuel efficiency?

Flat, two-lane highway

Suburban roads

Mountainous highway

Flat, multi-lane highway

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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?

All three vehicles will have the same stopping distance

The vehicle travelling on the level surface

The vehicle travelling downhill

The vehicle travelling uphill

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Which of the following is a driver with a Class 1 licence not able to operate?

Ambulance

Motorcycle

Farm vehicles

Bus

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What is the most critical task in the coupling procedure?

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

Unlocking the fifth wheel very slowly and carefully

To be extremely precise when coupling the pintle hitch attachments

To physically and visually check all connections

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What is required for this province's Safety Fitness Certificate to be valid in other Canadian jurisdictions?

The registered vehicle must have Alberta plates AND the carrier must declare that they are a federal company

The carrier must declare that they are a federal company

The registered vehicle must have Alberta plates OR the carrier must declare that they are a federal company

The registered vehicle must have Alberta plates

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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

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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?

25 metres

100 metres

35 metres

50 metres

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

Aim; Pull; Squeeze; Sweep

Sweep; Aim; Pull; Squeeze

Pull; Aim; Squeeze; Sweep

Aim; Squeeze; Sweep; Pull

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Under what conditions would a private passenger vehicle not be considered ‘for hire' under the Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation?

When the driver is carrying two or fewer passengers

When the driver is party to an agreement to provide transportation to only his or her family members

When the passenger is a regular customer and friend of the driver

When the total distance travelled during the journey is less than 3km

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ALBERTA COMMERCIAL DRIVING CLASS 1 PRACTICE TEST 2023

Obtaining a Class 1 commercial driver’s license (CDL) in Alberta, Canada allows you to operate the heaviest and most complex vehicles on the road, such as tractor-trailers and large trucks. To get a Class 1 CDL in Alberta, you typically need to follow these steps:

1. **Eligibility:** Ensure you meet the eligibility requirements, which may include age restrictions, medical examinations, and providing a satisfactory driver’s abstract.

2. **Learn and Prepare:** Study the Alberta Driver’s Guide and prepare for the written knowledge test. You can obtain the guide from an Alberta registry agent office, or you can access it online. The guide will help you understand the rules of the road, including those specific to commercial vehicles.

3. **Written Knowledge Test:** Schedule an appointment with a registry agent office to take the written knowledge test. The test will cover topics related to commercial driving, rules of the road, and safety. You’ll need to pass this test to proceed.

4. **Air Brake Endorsement (if applicable):** If your Class 1 vehicle is equipped with air brakes, you may need to pass an air brake knowledge test and a practical air brake endorsement test.

5. **Training:** Consider enrolling in a driver training program or school that specializes in Class 1 commercial driving. This training can help you gain valuable experience and skills necessary for operating large commercial vehicles.

6. **Road Test:** Schedule a Class 1 road test through a registry agent office. During the road test, you’ll demonstrate your ability to operate a Class 1 vehicle safely. Make sure your vehicle is in good working condition and meets all safety requirements.

7. **Fees:** Pay the required fees associated with obtaining a Class 1 license. The fees may vary depending on the specific endorsements you need.

8. **Passport-sized Photos:** Provide passport-sized photos for your driver’s license application.

9. **Vision Test:** Undergo a vision test.

10. **Submit Documentation:** Present the necessary documents, including proof of identity and residency, at the registry agent office.

11. **Receive Your Class 1 License:** If you pass the road test and meet all requirements, you’ll receive your Class 1 commercial driver’s license.

It’s essential to check with a local Alberta registry agent for the most up-to-date information and any specific requirements that may have changed after my last knowledge update in September 2023. Keep in mind that operating a Class 1 vehicle involves significant responsibility and safety concerns, so thorough training and adherence to the rules of the road are crucial.

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