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

1 / 30

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

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

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

2 / 30

Which of the following is correct about assisting a person in a wheelchair?

Ensure that the wheelchair brakes are applied when the wheelchair is stopped

Focus your attention on the person instead of the ground while pushing the wheelchair

Fold back the foot rests because they could bang into something

If there are bumps in the pavement, turn around and reverse the wheelchair over them

3 / 30

A “Q” endorsement is placed on ____________ driver’s licence when a driver successfully completes an approved by Province air brake course through an authorized organization.

Class 3

Class 2

Any class of

Class 1

4 / 30

Which of the following statements about long combination vehicles is incorrect?

Drivers of LCV should allow for maximum following distance

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

In order to be issued with a Longer Combination Vehicle Driver's Certificate, a driver must not have had any prior moving violations

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

5 / 30

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

The tires are properly inflated and are not hot

The load is secure

The left and right turn signals work

There are no air leaks

6 / 30

Low-speed off-tracking:

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

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

7 / 30

How many hazard classes of dangerous goods are there?

8 / 30

To safely make a right turn in a large vehicle, it is recommended that you:

Drive well into the intersection before starting the turn

Veer into the left lane before making your turn to give yourself more space to turn

Allow for high speed off-tracking to counteract the centrifugal force

Allow your rear wheels to mount the curb if there is no obstruction

9 / 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:

You have received complaints from the public about excessive noise

There is little traffic in the streets

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

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

10 / 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?

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

On the side that will be most visible to other vehicles

11 / 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

12 / 30

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

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

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

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

13 / 30

What is the purpose of a trip inspection?

Ensure compliance with the provincial and federal legislation

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

14 / 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

Adequate tension

Cleanliness

15 / 30

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

16 / 30

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

Watch out for pedestrians

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

All answers are correct correct

17 / 30

What does having the 'S' condition code on Class 1, 2, or 4 licences signify?

The driver has obtained a Safety Fitness Certificate

The driver has been authorized to operate a vehicle carrying oversized loads

The driver has qualified to tow a semi-trailer from a motor vehicle with three or more axles

The driver has completed the School Bus Driver Improvement Program

18 / 30

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

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

Let the students know that if they cause any problems they will be ejected from the bus immediately

Organize a surprise evacuation drill to explain the safety procedures at your own convenience

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

A vehicle weighing 1500kg will require half the braking force of a vehicle weighing 3000kg

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

20 / 30

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

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

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

21 / 30

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

It causes the vehicle to skid and roll over

It reduces the friction between the vehicle and the road surface

It increases the speed of the vehicle

It pushes the vehicle to the outside of the curve

22 / 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

23 / 30

What are the warning signs of driver fatigue?

All answers are correct

Daydreaming and disconnected thoughts

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

Accidentally drifting into other lanes

24 / 30

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

Pump the brakes to maintain the air pressure

Upshift at the base of hill

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

Downshift before going over the top of the hill

25 / 30

Which of the following is true of a truck registered for a weight of 10,000 kilograms being driven solely in this Province?

The driver is not required to obtain a Safety Fitness Certificate for the reason that the vehicle is not being operated outside of the province

According to provincial law, the carrier must obtain a Safety Fitness Certificate because of the weight of the vehicle

If the carrier wished to tow a trailer weighing 2,000 kilograms, he/she would be required to obtain a Safety Fitness Certificate

Federal law applies because the vehicle is weighing in excess of federally designated threshold

26 / 30

What is normal driver reaction time?

1 second

2 seconds

¾ of a second

27 / 30

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

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

The hours between sunset and sunrise (night)

When acting within the scope of their employment

When their siren and lights are activated

28 / 30

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

Communicate with an employer using a two-way radio

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

29 / 30

Which of the statements below about making a turn with a school bus is false?

Use the outer left turning lane when dual left turn lanes are available

Avoid shifting gears during the turn

When stopped waiting to turn left, point the front wheels to a ten o'clock position

Check the mirrors as you are turning for swing and clearance

30 / 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?

Gases

Explosives

Radioactive materials

Flammable liquids

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