Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test Parts 4

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

1 / 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

2 / 30

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

Adequate tension

Leaks and fluid level

Cleanliness

Proper alignment

3 / 30

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

Alternating amber and red flashing lights

White flashing strobe light

Clearance and marker lights

All of these lights would be found at the rear

4 / 30

Which of the following can commercial drivers not do while driving according to the Distracted Driving Law?

Read a display screen that is tracking the vehicle's location, driver status, and delivery of goods

Hold and enter information into a GPS unit

Read a gauge that provides important information about the vehicle's running systems

Communicate with an employer using a two-way radio

5 / 30

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

Medical form completed by a doctor

Vision assessment

Knowledge test

All answers are correct

6 / 30

What is a possible disciplinary action assessed to a carrier due to failing to follow a written safety program?

Immediate loss of licence to operate that type of vehicle

Designation as a high-risk carrier

Charges laid in court

Mandatory completion of a special safety course

7 / 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 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

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

8 / 30

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

Biohazardous substances

Radioactive materials

Toxic substances

Explosives

9 / 30

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

Using a guide for hand signals

Unloading on rocky terrain

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

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

10 / 30

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

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

Speed limits only apply to loaded school buses

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

Whatever is the posted speed limit

11 / 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?

All three vehicles will have the same stopping distance

The vehicle travelling on the level surface

The vehicle travelling uphill

The vehicle travelling downhill

12 / 30

What is not included in the official definition of a semi-trailer?

It has axles only at or near its rear end

When connected to the truck tractor or preceding trailer, it is connected by means of a kingpin and a fifth wheel

While being towed, it is supported at its front end by the truck tractor or the immediately preceding trailer

It has axles either at its front or rear ends

13 / 30

Which of the following is not required as part of a carrier's Safety Plan?

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

Instructions for the use of safety equipment

14 / 30

The law requires that the wheels of a parked vehicle be no farther than what distance from the curb?

100 centimetres

50 centimetres

75 centimetres

25 centimetres

15 / 30

Which of the following statements about braking force is true?

If the weight of the vehicle is doubled, the braking force must be quadrupled

If the speed of the vehicle is doubled, the braking force must be double

If the speed of a vehicle is doubled, the braking force must be quadrupled

If the weight and the speed of the vehicle are doubled, the braking force must be increased by six times

16 / 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

17 / 30

Which of the following factors would not generally have an influence on perception time?

The driver is distracted

The driver is feeling unwell

Poor road conditions

The driver has used drugs or alcohol

18 / 30

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

Always communicate with your passengers and be understanding of their needs

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

Never delay your schedule by assisting someone with a disability

Treat all people with intellectual disabilities the same

19 / 30

Total stopping distance is:

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

The difference between braking distance and reaction 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

20 / 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?

Read a GPS display screen

Emailing a friend on a hand-held cell phone

Reading a newspaper

Personal grooming

21 / 30

Which of the following road surfaces will help you achieve the best fuel efficiency?

Flat, two-lane highway

Flat, multi-lane highway

Suburban roads

Mountainous highway

22 / 30

When driving a vehicle that is transporting dangerous goods, all pertinent documents should be located where?

As electronic copies on the driver's smartphone

In a labelled folder in the glove compartment of the passenger seat

Attached to the container holding the dangerous goods

Within reach or in a pocket mounted on the driver's door

23 / 30

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 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

Ensure the early identification of a vehicle problem and defects before the vehicle is operated on the highway

24 / 30

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

Class 2

Class 1

Class 3

Class 4

25 / 30

Clearance lights are required for vehicles that are wider than:

2.60 metres

1.90 metres

1.75 metres

2.05 metres

26 / 30

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

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

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

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

27 / 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

28 / 30

When reversing to unload a dump vehicle, you should:

Position the guide so that he or she can see your path, but cannot be seen by you

Use the backing alarm if the vehicle is equipped with one

Avoid using your mirrors and rely entirely on the hand signals of the guide

Back the vehicle to the passenger's side (right)

29 / 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?

At the end of the trailer or transport unit

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

30 / 30

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

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

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

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