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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Under this Provinces Vehicle Inspection Program:

Municipal transit buses are exempt from inspection only if they carry fewer than 11 passengers

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

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What is normal driver reaction time?

1 second

¾ of a second

2 seconds

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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?

At the end of the trailer or transport unit

On the front of the lead trailer

On each side and each end of the trailer or transport unit

On the side that will be most visible to other vehicles

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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

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

Drivers of LCV should allow for maximum following distance

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

Visual inspection

Drive forward slowly and stop

Check the brake lights and fluid level

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

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Which of the following is not required as part of a carrier's Safety Plan?

Instructions for the use of safety equipment

Policy and procedures related to driver training responsibilities

Retention of complete records for each driver in accordance with regulations

Daily evaluation of each driver's knowledge of existing safety laws

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

An ambulance

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

A semi-trailer carrying corrosive materials

A 16-passenger tour bus

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What is the purpose of a trip inspection?

Ensure the driver has the training and knowledge needed to safely operate the vehicle on the highway

Ensure the early identification of a vehicle problem and defects before the vehicle is operated on the highway

Ensure the driver is aware of the major and minor defects he may have to deal while operating the vehicle on the highway

Ensure compliance with the provincial and federal legislation

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

Class 1

None of them

Class 2

Class 3

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What is not included in the official definition of a semi-trailer?

While being towed, it is supported at its front end by the truck tractor or the immediately preceding trailer

It has axles only at or near its rear end

It has axles either at its front or rear ends

When connected to the truck tractor or preceding trailer, it is connected by means of a kingpin and a fifth wheel

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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

Upshift at the base of hill

Pump the brakes to maintain the air pressure

Downshift before going over the top of the hill

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

Holder of a Class 2 operator's licence

Holder of a Class 4 operator's licence

Holder of a Class 3 operator's licence

Holder of a Class 1 operator's licence

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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

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

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

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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

Never delay your schedule by assisting someone with a disability

Always communicate with your passengers and be understanding of their needs

Treat all people with intellectual disabilities the same

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

Farmers

Ambulance drivers

Any carrier that does not transport dangerous goods

Taxi drivers

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

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

The fifth wheel should be higher than the semi-trailer before making the connection

Corrections should be made if you notice slack during the tug test

The jaws of the fifth wheel should be in the locked position before coupling

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

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

As electronic copies on the driver's smartphone

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

Attached to the container holding the dangerous goods

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As a school bus driver, you should never:

All answers are correct

Refuel a bus with passengers aboard

Break the four-second following rule

Drive with open front doors

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Corrosive materials can corrode:

Internal tissue

Human skin

All answers are correct

Metal

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

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

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

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When reversing to unload a dump vehicle, you should:

Position the guide so that he or she can see your path, but cannot be seen by you

Avoid using your mirrors and rely entirely on the hand signals of the guide

Back the vehicle to the passenger's side (right)

Use the backing alarm if the vehicle is equipped with one

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When inspecting the power steering pump and hose during a pre-trip inspection, you should check for the following:

Cleanliness

Proper alignment

Leaks and fluid level

Adequate tension

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

Tap the horn

Slow your reversing speed

Stop immediately

Adjust your mirrors

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

The driver has already been on duty for 10 hours

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

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

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

The driver of a taxicab when carrying a passenger for hire

Dangerous goods carriers

School bus drivers

Emergency medical responders

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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

Respect their desire for personal space

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

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When should a defect be reported to the carrier?

Immediately upon discovery of the defect

At the end of the work shift

At the next convenient opportunity for the driver

When submitting the trip inspection report

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

Farm vehicles

Ambulance

Motorcycle

Bus

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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 any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles that the holder of a Class 5 operator's licence may operate

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

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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Which of the following factors would not generally have an influence on perception time?

The driver is feeling unwell

Poor road conditions

The driver is distracted

The driver has used drugs or alcohol

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