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

1 / 30

Which of the following situations could be unsafe when unloading a Class 3 vehicle into a hopper?

Unloading when there are people within the radius of the raised box

Using a guide for hand signals

Unloading on rocky terrain

Lowering the box and getting into the box if you need to loosen items that are stuck

2 / 30

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

It reduces the friction between the vehicle and the road surface

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

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

At the end of the work shift

When completing the daily log

Immediately following each delivery

4 / 30

When is it safe to remove the safety marks from a vehicle that is carrying dangerous goods?

When the vehicle has been cleaned and purged of all residues of dangerous goods

After completing your final delivery of dangerous goods and doing a quick visual inspection for leaks

At least one week after the last dangerous goods were unloaded from the vehicle

Before making the last delivery of dangerous goods

5 / 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

Policy and procedures related to driver training responsibilities

Retention of complete records for each driver in accordance with regulations

6 / 30

Under what conditions would a private passenger vehicle not be considered ‘for hire' under the Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation?

When the passenger is a regular customer and friend of the driver

When the total distance travelled during the journey is less than 3km

When the driver is carrying two or fewer passengers

When the driver is party to an agreement to provide transportation to only his or her family members

7 / 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?

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

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

8 / 30

Under which of the following circumstances would a driver not be permitted to drive under federal Hours of Service regulations?

The driver has already been on duty for 10 hours

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

9 / 30

To lower the risk of fire, you should:

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

Leave your engine running while refuelling

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

10 / 30

Clearance lights are required for vehicles that are wider than:

2.05 metres

2.60 metres

1.90 metres

1.75 metres

11 / 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

12 / 30

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

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

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

13 / 30

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

Downshift before going over the top of the hill

Use the trailer hand valve as much as needed on steep hills

Pump the brakes to maintain the air pressure

Upshift at the base of hill

14 / 30

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

Class 2

Class 3

Class 1

None of them

15 / 30

What is the best solution for preventing driver fatigue?

Drink lots of coffee before beginning your shift

Think about something soothing while you drive

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

Turn up the radio to help keep you alert

16 / 30

Under which of the following circumstances is a trip inspection report invalid?

If the inspection report is not attached to the trip inspection schedule

If the inspection report was not reviewed by a registered vehicle inspector

If the report was completed more than 24 hours ago

If the inspection was completed by anyone other than the driver

17 / 30

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

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 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

18 / 30

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

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

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

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

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

19 / 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

20 / 30

Which of the following statements about the federal Hours of service regulations is true?

In each day a driver must take 10 hours of consecutive off-duty time

During a work shift a driver is not permitted to drive more than 13 hours

The federal regulations are less restrictive than the Alberta regulations

Drivers can change between cycle 1 and cycle 2 as long as they notify their carrier

21 / 30

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

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

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

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

Before chocking the semi-trailer wheel

22 / 30

What is normal driver reaction time?

1 second

2 seconds

¾ of a second

23 / 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?

Explosives

Gases

Radioactive materials

Flammable liquids

24 / 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 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 can operate a vehicle with a maximum seating capacity of 24, excluding the driver

25 / 30

Under this Provinces Vehicle Inspection Program:

Municipal transit buses are exempt from inspection only if they carry fewer than 11 passengers

Buses must be inspected more frequently than trucks

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

All answers are correct

26 / 30

What is the maximum permissible length for a straight truck?

10.5 metres

12.0 metres

12.5 metres

11.0 metres

27 / 30

When reversing a semi-trailer, you should:

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

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

Tap the throttle gently to begin reversing

28 / 30

When do most fatigue-related collisions occur?

Between 9pm and midnight

During weekends

At sunset

Between 2 and 6am

29 / 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

All three vehicles will have the same stopping distance

The vehicle travelling downhill

30 / 30

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

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

Leave the front door closed at all times

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