Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test Parts 3

Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test
Parts 3

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 2

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

a. Stop at least 15 metres in advance of track
b. Activate the alternately flashing amber or red lights wrong
c. If on a multi-lane highway, move to the far right lane in advance of the crossing correct
d. Leave the front door closed at all times

As a school bus driver, you should never:

a. Break the four-second following rule
b. Drive with open front doors
c. All answers are correct
d. Refuel a bus with passengers aboard wrong

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

a. Parallel to the ground
b. However you can get the tightest grip
c. In line with the top of the flameswrong
d. Uprightcorrect

How many hazard classes of dangerous goods are there?

a. 9correct
b. 7
c. 6wrong
d. 8

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

a. When stopped waiting to turn left, point the front wheels to a ten o'clock position correct
b. Avoid shifting gears during the turn wrong
c. Use the outer left turning lane when dual left turn lanes are available
d. Check the mirrors as you are turning for swing and clearance

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

a. Pointed straight ahead
b. On the grass or sidewalk
c. Turned to the left
d. Turned to the right correct

An oxidizing substance is defined as:

a. A substance that contributes to the combustion of other material by yielding oxygen correct
b. A substance that might spontaneously combust when exposed to air wrong
c. A substance or article that explodes as a mass
d. An organism that is believed to be infectious to humans

You are driving a school bus on a foggy day with low visibility, and you stop at an uncontrolled railway crossing. What is the best course of action to ensure safety?

a. Proceed very slowly towards the tracks beyond the normal 5 metre stopping distance to get a closer look wrong
b. Walk to the track yourself to see if you can cross safely, remembering to shut off the engine and set the brakes firstcorrect
c. Instruct one of the passengers to walk to the track to see if there are any trains coming
d. Listen very carefully for a train whistle, and if proceed carefully if you do not hear one

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

a. Pull; Aim; Squeeze; Sweepcorrect
b. Aim; Pull; Squeeze; Sweep
c. Sweep; Aim; Pull; Squeezewrong
d. Aim; Squeeze; Sweep; Pull

When reversing to unload a dump vehicle, you should:

a. Use the backing alarm if the vehicle is equipped with onecorrect
b. Avoid using your mirrors and rely entirely on the hand signals of the guide
c. Position the guide so that he or she can see your path, but cannot be seen by youwrong
d. Back the vehicle to the passenger's side (right)

When going through urban areas, all drivers must:

a. Stop before every uncontrolled railway crossing
b. Encourage other vehicles to pass you before making left turnswrong
c. Activate the emergency hazard lights during night-time hours
d. Drive only on the routes specified for trucks and dangerous goods vehicles, correct

If you are operating an ambulance during an emergency, you could use the red flashing overhead lights and not the siren when:

There is little traffic in the streets

Never. You are required by law to always use the siren during an emergency

You have received complaints from the public about excessive noise

You do not want to frighten other motorists and possibly cause an accident

2 / 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

3 / 30

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

Parallel to the ground

However you can get the tightest grip

Upright

In line with the top of the flames

4 / 30

For what class of hazardous materials must a special document be carried in the vehicle that indicates the name of the authorized driver and is signed by the owner?

Flammable liquids

Gases

Explosives

Radioactive materials

5 / 30

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

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

Fold back the foot rests because they could bang into something

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

6 / 30

What is the best solution for preventing driver fatigue?

Think about something soothing while you drive

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

Drink lots of coffee before beginning your shift

Turn up the radio to help keep you alert

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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

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

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

8 / 30

When entering a right curve in a large vehicle, the driver should:

Keep the front of the vehicle closer to the centre of the road

Aim to keep the vehicle aligned in the centre of the lane

Keep the front of the vehicle closer to the right side of the road

Use his or her mirrors to monitor the path of the rear wheels

9 / 30

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

Holder of a Class 3 operator's licence

Holder of a Class 1 operator's licence

Holder of a Class 2 operator's licence

Holder of a Class 4 operator's licence

10 / 30

What is the most critical task in the coupling procedure?

To park the tractor-truck and semi-trailer in a straight line

To physically and visually check all connections

Unlocking the fifth wheel very slowly and carefully

To be extremely precise when coupling the pintle hitch attachments

11 / 30

To lower the risk of fire, you should:

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

Leave your engine running while refuelling

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

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

12 / 30

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

Traction; speed; perception time; reaction time

Speed; brake condition; reaction time; weight

Brake condition; traction; weight; speed

Speed; weather; perception time; tire pressure

13 / 30

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

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

14 / 30

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

15 / 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

Read a GPS display screen

Emailing a friend on a hand-held cell phone

16 / 30

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

These vehicles need more time to clear a crossing

These vehicles need more speed to clear the crossing

These vehicles have to overcome the centrifugal force acting upon them

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

17 / 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 uphill

The vehicle travelling downhill

All three vehicles will have the same stopping distance

The vehicle travelling on the level surface

18 / 30

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

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

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

19 / 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

20 / 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?

On the front of the lead trailer

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

On the side that will be most visible to other vehicles

At the end of the trailer or transport unit

21 / 30

What does having the 'S' condition code on Class 1, 2, or 4 licences signify?

The driver has qualified to tow a semi-trailer from a motor vehicle with three or more axles

The driver has been authorized to operate a vehicle carrying oversized loads

The driver has completed the School Bus Driver Improvement Program

The driver has obtained a Safety Fitness Certificate

22 / 30

Which of the following belts should you check during a pre-trip inspection:

Alternator belt

Power steering belt

Water pump belt

All belts on the front of the engine

23 / 30

When going through urban areas, all drivers must:

Encourage other vehicles to pass you before making left turns

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

Activate the emergency hazard lights during night-time hours

Stop before every uncontrolled railway crossing

24 / 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

25 / 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

27 / 30

What is the purpose of a trip inspection?

Ensure the driver is aware of the major and minor defects he may have to deal while operating the vehicle on the highway

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 compliance with the provincial and federal legislation

28 / 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

29 / 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

Upshift at the base of hill

Pump the brakes to maintain the air pressure

Downshift before going over the top of the hill

30 / 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?

When completing the daily log

At the end of the work shift

Immediately following each delivery

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

Your score is

If you are operating an ambulance during an emergency, you could use the red flashing overhead lights and not the siren when:

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

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

For what class of hazardous materials must a special document be carried in the vehicle that indicates the name of the authorized driver and is signed by the owner?

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

What is the best solution for preventing driver fatigue?

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

When entering a right curve in a large vehicle, the driver should:

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

What is the most critical task in the coupling procedure?

To lower the risk of fire, you should:

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

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

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

If safety marks are needed to indicate the presence of dangerous goods, where on the vehicle should they be placed?

What does having the 'S' condition code on Class 1, 2, or 4 licences signify?

Which of the following belts should you check during a pre-trip inspection:

When going through urban areas, all drivers must:

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

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

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

What is the purpose of a trip inspection?

When reversing a semi-trailer, you should:

Which of the following is recommended practice for using the brakes when going through hills?

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?

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Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test
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