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

1 / 30

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

Drive forward slowly and stop

Visual inspection

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

Check the brake lights and fluid level

2 / 30

Which of the following is not one of the 'distractions' that a commercial vehicle driver would be fined for under the Distracted Driving Law of the Traffic Safety Act?

Emailing a friend on a hand-held cell phone

Read a GPS display screen

Reading a newspaper

Personal grooming

3 / 30

What is the most accurate definition of traction?

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

Traction is the amount of contact made between the front tires and the road surface

4 / 30

When inspecting the airlines on a vehicle with air brakes during a pre-trip inspection, you should:

Check the temperature

Calibrate the air lines

Ensure there are no cuts, abrasions or cracks in the air lines

Measure the pressure

5 / 30

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 only operate Class 1 and 6 vehicles for learning

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

6 / 30

Which is not one of the four conditions for having the daily log requirement waived under Alberta's Hours of service legislation?

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

The work shift does not exceed 15 hours

The driver starts and ends the work shifts at the same place

There are fewer than 8 hours of on-duty driving time during a shift

7 / 30

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

It pushes the vehicle to the outside of the curve

It reduces the friction between the vehicle and the road surface

It causes the vehicle to skid and roll over

It increases the speed of the vehicle

8 / 30

Which of the following is not a class of dangerous goods?

Biohazardous substances

Radioactive materials

Toxic substances

Explosives

9 / 30

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

Drivers of LCV should allow for maximum following distance

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

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

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

10 / 30

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

Class 3

Class 1

Class 2

None of them

11 / 30

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

Proper alignment

Cleanliness

Leaks and fluid level

Adequate tension

12 / 30

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

Service break response; supply circuit; air system leaks; park control valve; tractor protection system; chock wheels

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

13 / 30

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 downhill

The vehicle travelling on the level surface

The vehicle travelling uphill

14 / 30

When uncoupling a truck tractor from a semi-trailer, when should you lower the landing gear?

After you move the tractor-truck ahead so that the fifth wheel just clears the semi-trailer

Before chocking the semi-trailer wheel

Before disconnecting the electrical and air lines and unlocking the fifth wheel

After disconnecting the electrical and air lines and unlocking the fifth wheel

15 / 30

A “Q” endorsement is placed on ____________ driver’s licence when a driver successfully completes an approved by Province air brake course through an authorized organization.

Any class of

Class 1

Class 3

Class 2

16 / 30

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

25 centimetres

75 centimetres

50 centimetres

100 centimetres

17 / 30

A vehicle inspection at a rest and check stop does not need to include which of the following:

The left and right turn signals work

The load is secure

The tires are properly inflated and are not hot

There are no air leaks

18 / 30

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

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

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

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

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

19 / 30

How many hazard classes of dangerous goods are there?

20 / 30

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

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

Tarp the load, but only if this is part of your carrier's policy

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

21 / 30

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

The B Train is the optimal connection for carrying heavy loads

An independent converter dolly is required

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

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

22 / 30

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

Respect their desire for personal space

All answers are correct

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

23 / 30

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

On the grass or sidewalk

Pointed straight ahead

Turned to the left

Turned to the right

24 / 30

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

Flat, multi-lane highway

Suburban roads

Flat, two-lane highway

Mountainous highway

25 / 30

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

26 / 30

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

Upright

Parallel to the ground

In line with the top of the flames

However you can get the tightest grip

27 / 30

What are the warning signs of driver fatigue?

Daydreaming and disconnected thoughts

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

All answers are correct

Accidentally drifting into other lanes

28 / 30

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?

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

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

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

29 / 30

According to this Provinces Hours of service legislation, under which of the following conditions would a driver not be allowed to drive?

If he/she has already driven 10 hours during that shift

If road conditions are dangerous

If he/she has already been on-duty for 15 hours

If he/she has had more than 3 work shifts that week

30 / 30

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

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

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

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