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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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.

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

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

2 / 30

When reversing a semi-trailer, you should:

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

Tap the throttle gently to begin reversing

Honk the horn only if there are other vehicles or bystanders in the vicinity

Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction to where you want the trailer to go

3 / 30

Qualifying for an air brake endorsement is mandatory to obtain what type of licence?

Class 1

Class 3

Class 4

Class 2

4 / 30

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

50 metres

35 metres

5 / 30

As a school bus driver, you should never:

Refuel a bus with passengers aboard

Break the four-second following rule

Drive with open front doors

All answers are correct

6 / 30

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

Engage the parking brake

Allow the front wheel to make contact with the curb

Turn the front wheels to the right

Leave the vehicle in neutral if it has a manual transmission

7 / 30

To lower the risk of fire, you should:

Leave your engine running while refuelling

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

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

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

8 / 30

Who is legally allowed to refuel a propane vehicle?

Only those wearing protective gloves and clothing

Only those holding a Class 1 licence

Only those over 18 years of age

Only those with proper certification or training

9 / 30

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

If road conditions are dangerous

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

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

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

10 / 30

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

Truck-tractors with a registered gross vehicle weight of more than 4,500kg must be inspected every 12 months

Buses must be inspected more frequently than trucks

11 / 30

Which of the following statements about braking force is false? Assume that the two vehicles are identical except for weight and speed.

A vehicle weighing 4000kg will require twice the braking force of a vehicle weighing 2000kg

A vehicle weighing 4000kg and travelling at 50kph will require the same braking force as a vehicle weighing 2000kg and travelling at 100kph

A vehicle weighing 1500kg will require half the braking force of a vehicle weighing 3000kg

A vehicle travelling at 80kph will require four times the braking force of a vehicle travelling at 40kph

12 / 30

Which of the following is required to upgrade from a Class 5 to a Class 4 licence?

All answers are correct

Vision assessment

Knowledge test

Medical form completed by a doctor

13 / 30

What is the maximum speed limit for a loaded bus under ideal conditions?

90 km/h or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower

Whatever is the posted speed limit

100 km/h or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower

Speed limits only apply to loaded school buses

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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?

The vehicle travelling uphill

All three vehicles will have the same stopping distance

The vehicle travelling downhill

The vehicle travelling on the level surface

15 / 30

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

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

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

16 / 30

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

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

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

Before chocking the semi-trailer wheel

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

17 / 30

When performing the pre-trip inspection for a truck-tractor or three-axle vehicle, it is essential to verify the following:

That first drive axle tires have a tread depth of no more than 1.6mm

That with the fifth wheel coupling there is visible space between the plate and the apron

That the slack adjuster moves at least a few inches when you pull on it

That the axle assembly has not breaks, cracks, holes, broken seals or bends

18 / 30

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

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

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

All answers are correct

Respect their desire for personal space

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Which of the following statements is true about the holder of a Class 3 operator's licence?

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

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 can operate a single motor vehicle with three or more axles towing any type of trailer with one or more axles

20 / 30

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

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

A white diamond with a skull and crossbones

A blue coloured diamond with flames

Green coloured diamond with a white cylindrical tube

21 / 30

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

Bus

Farm vehicles

Motorcycle

Ambulance

22 / 30

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

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

23 / 30

Corrosive materials can corrode:

Human skin

Metal

All answers are correct

Internal tissue

24 / 30

When do most fatigue-related collisions occur?

At sunset

Between 9pm and midnight

Between 2 and 6am

During weekends

25 / 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?

Read a GPS display screen

Emailing a friend on a hand-held cell phone

Personal grooming

Reading a newspaper

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What should you do if you have begun crossing a set of railroad tracks and the crossing lights begin to flash?

Get out of the vehicle

Put the vehicle in reverse

Keep driving forward

Stop the vehicle

27 / 30

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 speed to clear the crossing

These vehicles need more time to clear a crossing

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What should you do when you approach a crossing in a large commercial vehicle and you notice that there is a STOP sign facing you on the opposite side of the tracks?

Perform a U-turn and find a different route

Before crossing, make sure there is sufficient space for your vehicle to clear the tracks when you'll reach the STOP sign

Before crossing, ensure there are no vehicles behind you

After you have crossed and reached the STOP sign, check that your vehicle is not hanging over the tracks

29 / 30

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

Adjust your mirrors

Slow your reversing speed

Stop immediately

Tap the horn

30 / 30

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

The tires are properly inflated and are not hot

The load is secure

There are no air leaks

The left and right turn signals work

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