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Alberta Commercial Driving Class 1 Practice Test Part 3

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

Motorcycle

Farm vehicles

Bus

Ambulance

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Which of the following statements about preventative maintenance plans is false?

On-road inspections received from an enforcement officer must be reported to the carrier

Small defects discovered during an inspection do not need to be reported to the carrier

Every driver is responsible for carrying out inspections required by the owner and required by legislation

Leased vehicles are not exempt from the requirement to follow an established preventative maintenance plan

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Clearance lights are required for vehicles that are wider than:

2.60 metres

1.90 metres

2.05 metres

1.75 metres

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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?

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

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

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

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

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

These vehicles have to overcome the centrifugal force acting upon them

These vehicles need more time to clear a crossing

These vehicles need more speed to clear the crossing

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

Unloading on rocky terrain

Using a guide for hand signals

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

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Which best describes the effect of centrifugal force on a vehicle when entering a curve?

It reduces the friction between the vehicle and the road surface

It pushes the vehicle to the outside of the curve

It causes the vehicle to skid and roll over

It increases the speed of the vehicle

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Corrosive materials can corrode:

Internal tissue

Metal

Human skin

All answers are correct

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What lights would not be found at the rear of the vehicle of a bus?

White flashing strobe light

All of these lights would be found at the rear

Alternating amber and red flashing lights

Clearance and marker lights

10 / 30

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

However you can get the tightest grip

Parallel to the ground

In line with the top of the flames

Upright

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

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

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

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

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

Turned to the left

Pointed straight ahead

On the grass or sidewalk

Turned to the right

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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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When should you use a guide to assist with reversing?

If possible, always use a guide

When straight line reversing

When reversing to the left

When reversing to the right

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

Designation as a high-risk carrier

Mandatory completion of a special safety course

Charges laid in court

Immediate loss of licence to operate that type of vehicle

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What is lag time?

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 driver to notice the need to stop if he or she is not paying attention

The sum of the perception time and the driver reaction time

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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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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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 front of the lead trailer

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

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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?

Radioactive materials

Flammable liquids

Explosives

Gases

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

A white diamond with a skull and crossbones

A blue coloured diamond with flames

Green coloured diamond with a white cylindrical tube

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

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If doing a pre-trip air brake inspection, which of the below would be acceptable pressure levels for the air supply valve and park control valve to pop out at?

Any pressure, as long as it is roughly equal for both valves

70 PSI for the air supply valve and 50 PSI for the park control valve

50 PSI for the air supply valve and 30 PSI for the park control valve

35 PSI for the air supply valve and 15 PSI for the park control valve

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When driving a vehicle that is transporting dangerous goods, all pertinent documents should be located where?

In a labelled folder in the glove compartment of the passenger seat

Attached to the container holding the dangerous goods

Within reach or in a pocket mounted on the driver's door

As electronic copies on the driver's smartphone

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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

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

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

25 / 30

Who is legally allowed to refuel a propane vehicle?

Only those with proper certification or training

Only those wearing protective gloves and clothing

Only those holding a Class 1 licence

Only those over 18 years of age

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Under which of the following circumstances is a trip inspection report invalid?

If the inspection was completed by anyone other than the driver

If the report was completed more than 24 hours ago

If the inspection report is not attached to the trip inspection schedule

If the inspection report was not reviewed by a registered vehicle inspector

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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

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

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

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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?

Leave the vehicle in neutral if it has a manual transmission

Turn the front wheels to the right

Engage the parking brake

Allow the front wheel to make contact with the curb

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When should a defect be reported to the carrier?

Immediately upon discovery of the defect

At the next convenient opportunity for the driver

At the end of the work shift

When submitting the trip inspection report

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Which of the following statements about the holder of a Class 2 operator's licence is false?

An air brake 'Q' endorsement is required to operate air brake equipped vehicles

He/she must provide a bus with a seating capacity of at least 20 passengers for the road test

He/she may operate any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles that the holder of a Class 3, 4 or 5 operator's licence may operate

He/she may only operate Class 1 and 6 vehicles for learning

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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.

Alberta Commercial Driving Class 1 Practice Test Part 3

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

Which of the following statements about preventative maintenance plans is false?

Clearance lights are required for vehicles that are wider than:

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?

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

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

Which best describes the effect of centrifugal force on a vehicle when entering a curve?

Corrosive materials can corrode:

What lights would not be found at the rear of the vehicle of a bus?

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

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

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

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

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

When should you use a guide to assist with reversing?

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

What is lag time?

Under this Provinces Vehicle Inspection Program:

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

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?

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

If doing a pre-trip air brake inspection, which of the below would be acceptable pressure levels for the air supply valve and park control valve to pop out at?

When driving a vehicle that is transporting dangerous goods, all pertinent documents should be located where?

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

Who is legally allowed to refuel a propane vehicle?

Under which of the following circumstances is a trip inspection report invalid?

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

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

When should a defect be reported to the carrier?

Which of the following statements about the holder of a Class 2 operator's licence is false?

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

Which of the following statements about preventative maintenance plans is false?

Clearance lights are required for vehicles that are wider than:

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?

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

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

Which best describes the effect of centrifugal force on a vehicle when entering a curve?

Corrosive materials can corrode:

What lights would not be found at the rear of the vehicle of a bus?

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

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

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

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

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

When should you use a guide to assist with reversing?

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

What is lag time?

Under this Provinces Vehicle Inspection Program:

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

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?

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

If doing a pre-trip air brake inspection, which of the below would be acceptable pressure levels for the air supply valve and park control valve to pop out at?

When driving a vehicle that is transporting dangerous goods, all pertinent documents should be located where?

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

Who is legally allowed to refuel a propane vehicle?

Under which of the following circumstances is a trip inspection report invalid?

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

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

When should a defect be reported to the carrier?

Which of the following statements about the holder of a Class 2 operator's licence is false?

ALBERTA COMMERCIAL DRIVING CLASS 1 PRACTICE TEST 2023

For More Practice Watch our Videos

Alberta driver handbook

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