Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test Parts 2

Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test
Parts 2

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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ONTARIO COMMERCIAL DRIVING PRACTICE TEST PART 1

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Carriers operating a tractor outside of this Province are required to obtain a Safety Fitness Certificate if the vehicle weighs in excess of:

4,000 kilograms

5,000 kilograms

4,500 kilograms

Safety Fitness Certificates are only required for trucks and trailers

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Ultimately, whose responsibility is it to ensure that employees have the proper training to work safely with dangerous goods?

The employee

A dangerous goods inspector

The training provider

The carrier

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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 each side and each end of the trailer or transport unit

At the end of the trailer or transport unit

On the front of the lead trailer

On the side that will be most visible to other vehicles

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

These vehicles need more speed to clear the crossing

These vehicles have to overcome the centrifugal force acting upon them

These vehicles need more time to clear a crossing

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

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What is the correct order of actions when operating a fire extinguisher?

Sweep; Aim; Pull; Squeeze

Aim; Pull; Squeeze; Sweep

Aim; Squeeze; Sweep; Pull

Pull; Aim; Squeeze; Sweep

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What is normal driver reaction time?

2 seconds

¾ of a second

1 second

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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

In line with the top of the flames

Parallel to the ground

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

Emergency medical responders

The driver of a taxicab when carrying a passenger for hire

School bus drivers

Dangerous goods carriers

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

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

Visual inspection

Drive forward slowly and stop

Check the brake lights and fluid level

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

It causes the vehicle to skid and roll over

It increases the speed of the vehicle

It pushes the vehicle to the outside of the curve

It reduces the friction between the vehicle and the road surface

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

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

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

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

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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 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 already been on duty for 10 hours

The driver has taken a 36-hour reset and is switching from cycle 1 to cycle 2

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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?

All three vehicles will have the same stopping distance

The vehicle travelling downhill

The vehicle travelling uphill

The vehicle travelling on the level surface

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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

The left and right turn signals work

There are no air leaks

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

Tap the horn

Adjust your mirrors

Slow your reversing speed

Stop immediately

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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

The B Train is the optimal connection for carrying heavy loads

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

An independent converter dolly is required

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To safely make a right turn in a large vehicle, it is recommended that you:

Drive well into the intersection before starting the turn

Allow for high speed off-tracking to counteract the centrifugal force

Allow your rear wheels to mount the curb if there is no obstruction

Veer into the left lane before making your turn to give yourself more space to turn

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What is the correct order of steps for a pre-trip air brake inspection?

Chock wheels; supply circuit; park control valve; tractor protection system; air system leaks; 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; tractor protection system; air system leaks; park control valve; supply circuit; service break response

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An oxidizing substance is defined as:

A substance or article that explodes as a mass

An organism that is believed to be infectious to humans

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

A substance that might spontaneously combust when exposed to air

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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

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

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

50 centimetres

75 centimetres

100 centimetres

25 centimetres

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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 compliance with the provincial and federal legislation

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

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If a 'reserved lane' sign includes a list of hours of the day or days of the week on it, what do these mean?

They indicate when the vehicles represented on the sign are not permitted to drive in that that

They indicate when that lane is reserved

They indicate when any vehicle can drive in that lane

They indicate when that lane is not reserved

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Which of the statements below about making a turn with a school bus is false?

Check the mirrors as you are turning for swing and clearance

Avoid shifting gears during the turn

Use the outer left turning lane when dual left turn lanes are available

When stopped waiting to turn left, point the front wheels to a ten o'clock position

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When should a defect be reported to the carrier?

When submitting the trip inspection report

At the end of the work shift

Immediately upon discovery of the defect

At the next convenient opportunity for the driver

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

Traction; speed; perception time; reaction time

Speed; weather; perception time; tire pressure

Speed; brake condition; reaction time; weight

Brake condition; traction; weight; speed

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When should you use a guide to assist with reversing?

When straight line reversing

If possible, always use a guide

When reversing to the right

When reversing to the left

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Which of the following can commercial drivers not do while driving according to the Distracted Driving Law?

Communicate with an employer using a two-way radio

Hold and enter information into a GPS unit

Read a display screen that is tracking the vehicle's location, driver status, and delivery of goods

Read a gauge that provides important information about the vehicle's running systems

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