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

1 / 30

When should you use a guide to assist with reversing?

When reversing to the right

When straight line reversing

When reversing to the left

If possible, always use a guide

2 / 30

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

The driver is distracted

Poor road conditions

The driver is feeling unwell

The driver has used drugs or alcohol

3 / 30

When should a defect be reported to the carrier?

When submitting the trip inspection report

Immediately upon discovery of the defect

At the next convenient opportunity for the driver

At the end of the work shift

4 / 30

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

Pull; Aim; Squeeze; Sweep

Sweep; Aim; Pull; Squeeze

Aim; Pull; Squeeze; Sweep

Aim; Squeeze; Sweep; Pull

5 / 30

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

Respect their desire for personal space

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

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

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?

Leave the vehicle in neutral if it has a manual transmission

Engage the parking brake

Turn the front wheels to the right

Allow the front wheel to make contact with the curb

7 / 30

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

Slow your reversing speed

Adjust your mirrors

Tap the horn

Stop immediately

8 / 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?

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

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

35 PSI for the air supply valve and 15 PSI for the park control valve

9 / 30

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 side that will be most visible to other vehicles

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

On the front of the lead trailer

10 / 30

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

Class 1

Class 4

Class 2

Class 3

11 / 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?

Reading a newspaper

Personal grooming

Emailing a friend on a hand-held cell phone

Read a GPS display screen

12 / 30

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

Class 1

Class 2

None of them

Class 3

13 / 30

What is lag time?

The sum of the perception time and the driver reaction 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

14 / 30

To safely complete a left turn in a large vehicle, it is recommended that you:

Merge into the farthest right as soon as your turning arc is complete

Use a fixed hand steering method to maintain control of the vehicle

Use engine compression to control your speed during the turn

Ensure a wide enough turning arc to allow the vehicle to off-track on left side without crossing the centre line

15 / 30

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

Holder of a Class 4 operator's licence

Holder of a Class 2 operator's licence

Holder of a Class 3 operator's licence

Holder of a Class 1 operator's licence

16 / 30

Which of the following is true of a truck registered for a weight of 10,000 kilograms being driven solely in this Province?

If the carrier wished to tow a trailer weighing 2,000 kilograms, he/she would be required to obtain a Safety Fitness Certificate

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

According to provincial law, the carrier must obtain a Safety Fitness Certificate because of the weight of the vehicle

17 / 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

Green coloured diamond with a white cylindrical tube

A blue coloured diamond with flames

A white diamond with a skull and crossbones

18 / 30

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

Instructions for the use of safety equipment

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

Retention of complete records for each driver in accordance with regulations

Policy and procedures related to driver training responsibilities

19 / 30

Which of the following is correct about assisting a person in a wheelchair?

Fold back the foot rests because they could bang into something

If there are bumps in the pavement, turn around and reverse the wheelchair over them

Ensure that the wheelchair brakes are applied when the wheelchair is stopped

Focus your attention on the person instead of the ground while pushing the wheelchair

20 / 30

Clearance lights are required for vehicles that are wider than:

2.60 metres

1.75 metres

1.90 metres

2.05 metres

21 / 30

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

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

Communicate with an employer using a two-way radio

Hold and enter information into a GPS unit

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

22 / 30

What is normal driver reaction time?

1 second

2 seconds

¾ of a second

23 / 30

What is the purpose of a trip inspection?

Ensure compliance with the provincial and federal legislation

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

24 / 30

When a driver is making more than one delivery of dangerous goods, he or she should make note of the change in the quantity of dangerous goods on the shipping document when?

At the end of the work shift

When the quantity of dangerous goods aboard changes significantly in the driver's estimation

Immediately following each delivery

When completing the daily log

25 / 30

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

A semi-trailer carrying corrosive materials

An ambulance

A 16-passenger tour bus

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

26 / 30

What is considered a safe distance from the bus to bring your passengers if you notice a fire while on route?

35 metres

25 metres

50 metres

100 metres

27 / 30

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

It has axles only at or near its rear end

It has axles either at its front or rear ends

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

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

28 / 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?

The vehicle travelling downhill

The vehicle travelling on the level surface

The vehicle travelling uphill

All three vehicles will have the same stopping distance

29 / 30

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

Drivers of LCV should allow for maximum following distance

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

30 / 30

Which of the following is the correct procedure for stopping at an uncontrolled railway crossing with a Class 2 vehicle?

Leave the front door closed at all times

Activate the alternately flashing amber or red lights

If on a multi-lane highway, move to the far right lane in advance of the crossing

Stop at least 15 metres in advance of the track

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