Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test Part 1

Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test
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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Alberta Commercial Driving Class 1 Practice Test Part 4

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

Slow your reversing speed

Stop immediately

Adjust your mirrors

Tap the horn

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What is normal driver reaction time?

2 seconds

1 second

¾ of a second

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Which of the following statements is true about a B Train coupling mechanism?

The fifth wheel assembly sits on the rear axle of the lead trailer

An independent converter dolly is required

The B Train is the optimal connection for carrying heavy loads

The B Train is a safer coupling mechanism than the A Train

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Clearance lights are required for vehicles that are wider than:

2.05 metres

2.60 metres

1.75 metres

1.90 metres

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

Before making the last delivery of dangerous goods

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

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

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

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An oxidizing substance is defined as:

A substance that might spontaneously combust when exposed to air

An organism that is believed to be infectious to humans

A substance or article that explodes as a mass

A substance that contributes to the combustion of other material by yielding oxygen

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What is the most critical task in the coupling procedure?

To physically and visually check all connections

Unlocking the fifth wheel very slowly and carefully

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

To be extremely precise when coupling the pintle hitch attachments

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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

Upright

Parallel to the ground

In line with the top of the flames

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

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

10 / 30

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

75 centimetres

25 centimetres

50 centimetres

100 centimetres

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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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When should a defect be reported to the carrier?

When submitting the trip inspection report

At the next convenient opportunity for the driver

Immediately upon discovery of the defect

At the end of the work shift

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Which of the following statements about a carrier's Safety Plan is correct?

Drivers do not need to have documentation such as Bills of Lading and Dangerous Goods documents in their possession as long as the company has a copy

Experienced drivers do not need to receive as much training in defensive driving, load security and trip inspections as newer drivers.

Each driver should receive training specified in the company's safety plan and know how to perform their duties properly and safely

Drivers are responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is being operated in accordance with the owner's policies, regardless of what the law states

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles are not permitted to change out of the lane

The posted driving restrictions only apply during rush hour

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

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

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

All answers are correct correct

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

Watch out for pedestrians

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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

Neither a nor b

Both a and b

When driving a single motor vehicle registered as a farm vehicle

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

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

All answers are correct

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

Respect their desire for personal space

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Emergency medical responders driving with their sirens on are granted special driving permissions, but they are not able to:

Discard any and all laws under the Traffic Safety Act

Drive the vehicle in excess of the speed limit

Park in a designated loading zone

Proceed through stop signs without stopping

20 / 30

How many hazard classes of dangerous goods are there?

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

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

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

None of them

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

Alternating amber and red flashing lights

All of these lights would be found at the rear

White flashing strobe light

Clearance and marker lights

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When going through urban areas, all drivers must:

Stop before every uncontrolled railway crossing

Drive only on the routes specified for trucks and dangerous goods vehicles

Encourage other vehicles to pass you before making left turns

Activate the emergency hazard lights during night-time hours

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Low-speed off-tracking:

The driver makes a right turn

Is when the rear tires pull outward from the steering path

Is when centrifugal force is greater than traction when entering a curve

Is when the rear tires are pulled inward of the steering path

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

Speed; brake condition; reaction time; weight

Traction; speed; perception time; reaction time

Speed; weather; perception time; tire pressure

Brake condition; traction; weight; speed

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

All belts on the front of the engine

Water pump belt

Alternator belt

Power steering belt

27 / 30

What is the maximum permissible length for a straight truck?

10.5 metres

11.0 metres

12.5 metres

12.0 metres

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When entering a right curve in a large vehicle, the driver should:

Use his or her mirrors to monitor the path of the rear wheels

Keep the front of the vehicle closer to the centre of the road

Aim to keep the vehicle aligned in the centre of the lane

Keep the front of the vehicle closer to the right side of the road

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

The sum of the perception time and the driver reaction time

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

Unload passengers just before you begin reversing

Wait for traffic to pass around you before reversing safely

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

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

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