Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test Sign Part 1

Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test Sign
Part 1

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 4

1 / 30

When inspecting the airlines on a vehicle with air brakes during a pre-trip inspection, you should:

Ensure there are no cuts, abrasions or cracks in the air lines

Measure the pressure

Calibrate the air lines

Check the temperature

2 / 30

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

Class 3

Class 1

Class 2

Class 4

3 / 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 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

On the front of the lead trailer

4 / 30

Which of the following statements about braking force is true?

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

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

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

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

5 / 30

What is normal driver reaction time?

1 second

¾ of a second

2 seconds

6 / 30

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

Proceed through stop signs without stopping

Discard any and all laws under the Traffic Safety Act

Drive the vehicle in excess of the speed limit

7 / 30

When is an air brake 'Q' endorsement required?

When taking the road test for a Class 3 licence with a single motor vehicle with three axels

Neither a nor b

When driving a single motor vehicle registered as a farm vehicle

Both a and b

8 / 30

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

Pump the brakes to maintain the air pressure

Downshift before going over the top of the hill

Upshift at the base of hill

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

9 / 30

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?

Immediately following each delivery

At the end of the work shift

When completing the daily log

When the quantity of dangerous goods aboard changes significantly in the driver's estimation

10 / 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

11 / 30

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

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

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

12 / 30

Corrosive materials can corrode:

All answers are correct

Metal

Internal tissue

Human skin

13 / 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

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

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

The driver has already been on duty for 10 hours

14 / 30

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

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

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

Keep the front of the vehicle closer to the centre of the road

Use his or her mirrors to monitor the path of the rear wheels

15 / 30

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

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

Place an approved warning device a few metres in front of the bus to alert other drivers

Activate the alternating flashing amber lights

16 / 30

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

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

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

Check the mirrors as you are turning for swing and clearance

Avoid shifting gears during the turn

17 / 30

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

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

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

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What should you do when you approach a crossing in a large commercial vehicle and you notice that there is a STOP sign facing you on the opposite side of the tracks?

Before crossing, ensure there are no vehicles behind you

Perform a U-turn and find a different route

After you have crossed and reached the STOP sign, check that your vehicle is not hanging over the tracks

Before crossing, make sure there is sufficient space for your vehicle to clear the tracks when you'll reach the STOP sign

19 / 30

Under which of the following circumstances is a trip inspection report invalid?

If the inspection was completed by anyone other than the driver

If the inspection report is not attached to the trip inspection schedule

If the report was completed more than 24 hours ago

If the inspection report was not reviewed by a registered vehicle inspector

20 / 30

Which of the following is not considered a Class 4 vehicle?

Thirty-passenger school bus

Ambulance

Taxi

Sixteen-passenger mini bus for hire

21 / 30

How should you test the service brakes of a truck tractor?

Drive forward slowly and stop

Drive forward at a reasonable speed and pump the brakes a few times

Check the brake lights and fluid level

Visual inspection

22 / 30

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

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

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

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

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

23 / 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?

25 days

Two months

One month

20 days

24 / 30

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

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

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

An A Train has an additional articulation point

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

25 / 30

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

Whatever is the posted speed limit

Speed limits only apply to loaded school buses

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

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

26 / 30

What is the most accurate definition of traction?

Traction is the amount of contact made between the front tires and the road surface

Traction is the distance required for a vehicle to stop under ideal road conditions

Traction is the friction between the road surface and the area where the tire contacts that surface

Traction is the resistance generated between a rough road surface and worn tires

27 / 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

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

Drivers of LCV should allow for maximum following distance

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

28 / 30

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

Mandatory completion of a special safety course

Designation as a high-risk carrier

Immediate loss of licence to operate that type of vehicle

Charges laid in court

29 / 30

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

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

The work shift does not exceed 15 hours

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

30 / 30

Who from the choices below is exempt from wearing a seat belt where the assemblies are provided?

School bus drivers

The driver of a taxicab when carrying a passenger for hire

Dangerous goods carriers

Emergency medical responders

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