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

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

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

Before making the last delivery of dangerous goods

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

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

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

3 / 30

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

A 16-passenger tour bus

An ambulance

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

A semi-trailer carrying corrosive materials

4 / 30

Clearance lights are required for vehicles that are wider than:

2.60 metres

1.90 metres

2.05 metres

1.75 metres

5 / 30

Emergency medical responders driving with their sirens on are granted special driving permissions, but they are not able to:

Proceed through stop signs without stopping

Drive the vehicle in excess of the speed limit

Discard any and all laws under the Traffic Safety Act

Park in a designated loading zone

6 / 30

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

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

The federal regulations are less restrictive than the Alberta regulations

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

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

7 / 30

What is the maximum permissible length for a straight truck?

11.0 metres

12.5 metres

12.0 metres

10.5 metres

8 / 30

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

9 / 30

Corrosive materials can corrode:

All answers are correct

Human skin

Metal

Internal tissue

10 / 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

11 / 30

A vehicle inspection at a rest and check stop does not need to include which of the following:

The left and right turn signals work

The tires are properly inflated and are not hot

The load is secure

There are no air leaks

12 / 30

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

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

13 / 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?

Two months

One month

25 days

20 days

14 / 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 to stop farther away from a crossing before proceeding safely

These vehicles have to overcome the centrifugal force acting upon them

These vehicles need more speed to clear the crossing

15 / 30

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

Speed limits only apply to loaded school buses

Whatever is the posted speed limit

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

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

16 / 30

When are drivers of emergency vehicles are exempt from the Distracted Driving Law?

The hours between sunset and sunrise (night)

When acting within the scope of their employment

When they have made a clear assessment that operating a hand-held device would not pose a danger

When their siren and lights are activated

17 / 30

What is the difference between an A Train and a C Train?

An A Train has an additional articulation point

An C Train has only one pintle hitch, but an A Train has two

A C Train does not use an independent converter, but an A Train does

An A Train has a self-steering axle, but a C train does not

18 / 30

When approaching a very busy intersection in an emergency vehicle with your sirens and lights activated, you should:

Ensure that other drivers have seen you before proceeding through a red light

When approaching a very busy intersection in an emergency vehicle with your sirens and lights activated, you should

All answers are correct correct

Watch out for pedestrians

19 / 30

When parking a school bus downhill (on the right-hand side of the road), which of the following should you not do?

Turn the front wheels to the right

Engage the parking brake

Leave the vehicle in neutral if it has a manual transmission

Allow the front wheel to make contact with the curb

20 / 30

When squeezing the fire extinguisher, what motion should you follow?

Sweep the extinguisher from side-to-side, starting at one side of the fire

Sweep the extinguisher from side-to-side, starting from the middle of the fire

Sweep the extinguisher up-and-down, starting at the base of the fire

Sweep the extinguisher towards where the wind is blowing

21 / 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

4,000 kilograms

4,500 kilograms

22 / 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 party to an agreement to provide transportation to only his or her family members

When the driver is carrying two or fewer passengers

23 / 30

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

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

Only back onto a highway if there are no vehicles coming in either direction

Unload passengers just before you begin reversing

24 / 30

An oxidizing substance is defined as:

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 or article that explodes as a mass

A substance that might spontaneously combust when exposed to air

25 / 30

When should a defect be reported to the carrier?

Immediately upon discovery of the defect

When submitting the trip inspection report

At the end of the work shift

At the next convenient opportunity for the driver

26 / 30

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

Adjust your mirrors

Stop immediately

Slow your reversing speed

Tap the horn

27 / 30

When reversing a semi-trailer, you should:

Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction to where you want the trailer to go

Honk the horn only if there are other vehicles or bystanders in the vicinity

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

Tap the throttle gently to begin reversing

28 / 30

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

Turned to the left

On the grass or sidewalk

Pointed straight ahead

Turned to the right

29 / 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

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

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

30 / 30

When loading a dump vehicle, what is one of the steps you must follow before moving the vehicle?

Secure the load so that it will not blow or fall off

Ensure all of the material is grouped towards one side of the box

Tarp the load, but only if this is part of your carrier's policy

Check that large items are not protruding more than 1 metre from the sides of the vehicle

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