Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test Parts 4 - Canadian Driver Knowledge Test

Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test
Parts 4

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 3

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What is the purpose of a trip inspection?

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

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

2 / 30

Clearance lights are required for vehicles that are wider than:

1.75 metres

2.05 metres

1.90 metres

2.60 metres

3 / 30

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

These vehicles have to overcome the centrifugal force acting upon them

These vehicles need more speed to clear the crossing

These vehicles need more time to clear a crossing

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

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If you are a driver of persons with disabilities on a city bus, you should:

Never delay your schedule by assisting someone with a disability

Always communicate with your passengers and be understanding of their needs

Get the full medical history of someone with disabilities before transporting them

Treat all people with intellectual disabilities the same

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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

Unload passengers just before you begin reversing

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

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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

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

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

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What is the best solution for preventing driver fatigue?

Drink lots of coffee before beginning your shift

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

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

Use engine compression to control your speed during the turn

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

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

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

9 / 30

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

A dangerous goods inspector

The carrier

The employee

The training provider

10 / 30

What is the maximum permissible length for a straight truck?

11.0 metres

12.5 metres

10.5 metres

12.0 metres

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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

12 / 30

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

He/she may operate any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles that the holder of a Class 5 operator's licence may operate

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 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

13 / 30

Who is legally allowed to refuel a propane vehicle?

Only those wearing protective gloves and clothing

Only those over 18 years of age

Only those with proper certification or training

Only those holding a Class 1 licence

14 / 30

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

The hours between sunset and sunrise (night)

When their siren and lights are activated

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

When acting within the scope of their employment

15 / 30

When inspecting the power steering pump and hose during a pre-trip inspection, you should check for the following:

Leaks and fluid level

Proper alignment

Cleanliness

Adequate tension

16 / 30

In what situations would the use of CB radios be exempt from the Distracted Driving Law?

When communicating extreme weather conditions

When participating in a search and rescue operation

When participating in a search and rescue operation or when communicating extreme weather conditions

When operating a tour bus

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:

5,000 kilograms

Safety Fitness Certificates are only required for trucks and trailers

4,000 kilograms

4,500 kilograms

18 / 30

What lights would not be found at the rear of the vehicle of a bus?

Clearance and marker lights

All of these lights would be found at the rear

White flashing strobe light

Alternating amber and red flashing lights

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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

Immediately following each delivery

When completing the daily log

At the end of the work shift

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

An A Train has an additional articulation point

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

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

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

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

Stop the bus as far off the roadway as practical and radio for help if you cannot fix the problem

Activate the alternating flashing amber lights

22 / 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 1 operator's licence

Holder of a Class 3 operator's licence

Holder of a Class 2 operator's licence

23 / 30

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

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

A driver on cycle 2 has accumulated 120 hours of on-duty time in 12 days

The driver has taken only 24 consecutive hours off in the preceding 14 days

The driver has already been on duty for 10 hours

24 / 30

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

Aim; Squeeze; Sweep; Pull

Sweep; Aim; Pull; Squeeze

Aim; Pull; Squeeze; Sweep

Pull; Aim; Squeeze; Sweep

25 / 30

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

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

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

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What are the warning signs of driver fatigue?

Daydreaming and disconnected thoughts

The feeling that vehicles in the rear view mirror appeared out of nowhere

Accidentally drifting into other lanes

All answers are correct

27 / 30

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

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

You have received complaints from the public about excessive noise

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

28 / 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

Stop at least 15 metres in advance of the track

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

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

Drivers of LCV should allow for maximum following distance

The maximum speed limit for drivers of long combination vehicles should never be more than 100km/h

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

30 / 30

Which of the following is required to upgrade from a Class 5 to a Class 4 licence?

Vision assessment

All answers are correct

Knowledge test

Medical form completed by a doctor

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