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

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

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

As electronic copies on the driver's smartphone

Attached to the container holding the dangerous goods

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

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

Park in a designated loading zone

Discard any and all laws under the Traffic Safety Act

Proceed through stop signs without stopping

Drive the vehicle in excess of the speed limit

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How many hazard classes of dangerous goods are there?

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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?

Listen very carefully for a train whistle and if proceed carefully if you do not hear one

Walk to the track yourself to see if you can cross safely, remembering to shut off the engine and set the brakes first

Instruct one of the passengers to walk to the track to see if there are any trains coming

Proceed very slowly towards the tracks beyond the normal 5 metre stopping distance to get a closer look

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What is the symbol for a non-flammable, non-toxic compressed gas?

Green coloured diamond with a white cylindrical tube

A blue coloured diamond with flames

A white diamond with the flames and vertical red stripes Question was not answered

A white diamond with a skull and crossbones

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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 downhill

The vehicle travelling uphill

The vehicle travelling on the level surface

All three vehicles will have the same stopping distance

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When do most fatigue-related collisions occur?

Between 9pm and midnight

At sunset

Between 2 and 6am

During weekends

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What is the correct order of steps for a pre-trip air brake inspection?

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

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

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

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Which of the following is exempt from the requirement to obtain an SFC under provincial law?

Any carrier that does not transport dangerous goods

Taxi drivers

Ambulance drivers

Farmers

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Under this Provinces Vehicle Inspection Program:

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

All answers are correct

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

Buses must be inspected more frequently than trucks

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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 side that will be most visible to other vehicles

On the front of the lead trailer

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

At the end of the trailer or transport unit

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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

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

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

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What is the most critical task in the coupling procedure?

To be extremely precise when coupling the pintle hitch attachments

To physically and visually check all connections

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

Unlocking the fifth wheel very slowly and carefully

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

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

Watch out for pedestrians

All answers are correct correct

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

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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

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What does a white diamond on a black background featured on a 'reserved lane' sign indicate?

Vehicles in the reserved lane travel in the same direction as traffic

The posted driving restrictions only apply during rush hour

Vehicles are not permitted to change out of the lane

The lane is reserved for any vehicles carrying two or more passengers

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According to this Provinces Hours of service legislation, under which of the following conditions would a driver not be allowed to drive?

If he/she has already driven 10 hours during that shift

If he/she has already been on-duty for 15 hours

If road conditions are dangerous

If he/she has had more than 3 work shifts that week

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When performing the pre-trip inspection for a truck-tractor or three-axle vehicle, it is essential to verify the following:

That with the fifth wheel coupling there is visible space between the plate and the apron

That the axle assembly has not breaks, cracks, holes, broken seals or bends

That the slack adjuster moves at least a few inches when you pull on it

That first drive axle tires have a tread depth of no more than 1.6mm

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

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

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

Use engine compression to control your speed during the turn

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

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When coupling a truck-tractor to a semi-trailer:

Corrections should be made if you notice slack during the tug test

The fifth wheel should be higher than the semi-trailer before making the connection

It is essential that you have chocks at the front and rear of the semi-trailer wheel

The jaws of the fifth wheel should be in the locked position before coupling

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Which is not one of the four conditions for having the daily log requirement waived under Alberta's Hours of service legislation?

The driver starts and ends the work shifts at the same place

The work shift does not exceed 15 hours

The driver stays within a 160km radius of the home terminal

There are fewer than 8 hours of on-duty driving time during a shift

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

Class 2

None of them

Class 1

Class 3

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What is lag time?

The amount of time it takes for the air brake system to respond after the driver has applied pressure on the brake pedal

The sum of the perception time and the driver reaction time

The amount of time it takes for the driver to notice the need to stop if he or she is not paying attention

The amount of time it takes between deciding to stop and actually applying pressure to the brake pedal

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

It increases the speed of the vehicle

It causes the vehicle to skid and roll over

It pushes the vehicle to the outside of the curve

It reduces the friction between the vehicle and the road surface

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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 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

Ensure compliance with the provincial and federal legislation

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

All answers are correct

Knowledge test

Medical form completed by a doctor

Vision assessment

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Low-speed off-tracking:

Is when the rear tires are pulled inward of the steering path

Is when the rear tires pull outward from the steering path

The driver makes a right turn

Is when centrifugal force is greater than traction when entering a curve

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

Suburban roads

Flat, multi-lane highway

Mountainous highway

Flat, two-lane highway

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What is normal driver reaction time?

2 seconds

1 second

¾ of a second

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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 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

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