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

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

Biohazardous substances

Toxic substances

Radioactive materials

Explosives

2 / 30

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

Stop the vehicle

Keep driving forward

Put the vehicle in reverse

Get out of the vehicle

3 / 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 increases the speed of the vehicle

It causes the vehicle to skid and roll over

It reduces the friction between the vehicle and the road surface

4 / 30

When do most fatigue-related collisions occur?

During weekends

Between 9pm and midnight

Between 2 and 6am

At sunset

5 / 30

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 1 operator's licence

Holder of a Class 4 operator's licence

Holder of a Class 3 operator's licence

6 / 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 on the level surface

The vehicle travelling uphill

The vehicle travelling downhill

All three vehicles will have the same stopping distance

7 / 30

How many hazard classes of dangerous goods are there?

8 / 30

When should a defect be reported to the carrier?

Immediately upon discovery of the defect

At the next convenient opportunity for the driver

At the end of the work shift

When submitting the trip inspection report

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

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

10 / 30

Which of the following statements about operating passenger vehicles is correct?

If you have a Class 2 licence, you can operate a motor vehicle that has a seating capacity of no more than 24 people

None of them

If you have a Class 4 licence, you cannot operate a vehicle with a seating capacity of more than 15 people, excluding the driver

If you have a Class 4 licence, you can operate a vehicle with a maximum seating capacity of 24, excluding the driver

11 / 30

Total stopping distance is:

The sum of perception distance, reaction distance, lag time distance and braking distance

The sum of the speed and the weight of the vehicle, divided by the amount of traction

The distance travelled from the moment the brakes are applied to the moment the vehicle stops

The difference between braking distance and reaction distance

12 / 30

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

The carrier

A dangerous goods inspector

The employee

The training provider

13 / 30

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?

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

Perform a U-turn and find a different route

Before crossing, ensure there are no vehicles behind you

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

14 / 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

Before chocking the semi-trailer wheel

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

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

15 / 30

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

Class 2

Class 4

Class 1

Class 3

16 / 30

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

Pump the brakes to maintain the air pressure

Downshift before going over the top of the hill

Upshift at the base of hill

17 / 30

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

Safety Fitness Certificates are only required for trucks and trailers

5,000 kilograms

4,500 kilograms

4,000 kilograms

18 / 30

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

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

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

19 / 30

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

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

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

Whatever is the posted speed limit

Speed limits only apply to loaded school buses

20 / 30

What is the maximum time a driver has to deliver a daily log to the employer under this Province's Hours of service legislation?

25 days

Two months

20 days

One month

21 / 30

What is the minimum seating capacity (including the driver) for a commercial vehicle to be considered a 'bus' under the Traffic Safety Act?

22 / 30

What is normal driver reaction time?

2 seconds

1 second

¾ of a second

23 / 30

To lower the risk of fire, you should:

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

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

24 / 30

What is the best solution for preventing driver fatigue?

Turn up the radio to help keep you alert

Get plenty of sleep the night before driving and schedule breaks every two hours during your trip

Think about something soothing while you drive

Drink lots of coffee before beginning your shift

25 / 30

What is lag 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 air brake system to respond after the driver has applied pressure on 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 sum of the perception time and the driver reaction time

26 / 30

Low-speed off-tracking:

Is when centrifugal force is greater than traction when entering a curve

Is when the rear tires pull outward from the steering path

Is when the rear tires are pulled inward of the steering path

The driver makes a right turn

27 / 30

When going through urban areas, all drivers must:

Activate the emergency hazard lights during night-time hours

Encourage other vehicles to pass you before making left turns

Drive only on the routes specified for trucks and dangerous goods vehicles

Stop before every uncontrolled railway crossing

28 / 30

What is required for this province's Safety Fitness Certificate to be valid in other Canadian jurisdictions?

The registered vehicle must have Alberta plates

The carrier must declare that they are a federal company

The registered vehicle must have Alberta plates AND the carrier must declare that they are a federal company

The registered vehicle must have Alberta plates OR the carrier must declare that they are a federal company

29 / 30

If you are a school bus driver and there is a breakdown, the best course of action is to:

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

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

Place an approved warning device a few metres in front of the bus to alert other drivers

30 / 30

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

Upright

However you can get the tightest grip

In line with the top of the flames

Parallel to the ground

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