Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test Sign Parts 2 - Canadian Driver Knowledge Test

Nova Scotia Class 5 Driving Test Sign
Parts 2

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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BRITISH COLUMBIA CLASS 1 LICENCE TEST 1

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What is the best solution for preventing driver fatigue?

Think about something soothing while you drive

Get plenty of sleep the night before driving and schedule breaks every two hours during your trip

Drink lots of coffee before beginning your shift

Turn up the radio to help keep you alert

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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

Treat all people with intellectual disabilities the same

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

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

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

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

The training provider

The carrier

The employee

A dangerous goods inspector

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

The driver has already been on duty for 10 hours

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

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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

Medical form completed by a doctor

Knowledge test

Vision assessment

7 / 30

Which of the vehicles below would be required to stop at all uncontrolled railway crossings?

A 16-passenger tour bus

A semi-trailer carrying corrosive materials

A truck that has just finished unloading a delivery of flammable liquids

An ambulance

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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 completing the daily log

At the end of the work shift

Immediately following each delivery

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

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If a 'reserved lane' sign includes a list of hours of the day or days of the week on it, what do these mean?

They indicate when that lane is reserved

They indicate when that lane is not reserved

They indicate when any vehicle can drive in that lane

They indicate when the vehicles represented on the sign are not permitted to drive in that that

10 / 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.

Any class of

Class 1

Class 2

Class 3

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

Class 2

Class 1

Class 3

Class 4

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

When acting within the scope of their employment

When their siren and lights are activated

The hours between sunset and sunrise (night)

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

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

Visual inspection

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

Check the brake lights and fluid level

Drive forward slowly and stop

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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 been on-duty for 15 hours

If road conditions are dangerous

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

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

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Which of the following statements about braking force is true?

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

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

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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

Charges laid in court

Immediate loss of licence to operate that type of vehicle

Designation as a high-risk carrier

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

Discard any and all laws under the Traffic Safety Act

Drive the vehicle in excess of the speed limit

Park in a designated loading zone

Proceed through stop signs without stopping

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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?

Explosives

Gases

Flammable liquids

Radioactive materials

20 / 30

Total stopping distance is:

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

The distance travelled from the moment the brakes are applied to the moment the vehicle stops

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

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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?

Perform a U-turn and find a different route

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

Before crossing, ensure there are no vehicles behind you

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

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

To physically and visually check all connections

Unlocking the fifth wheel very slowly and carefully

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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 carrying two or fewer passengers

When the total distance travelled during the journey is less than 3km

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

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As a school bus driver, you should never:

Break the four-second following rule

All answers are correct

Refuel a bus with passengers aboard

Drive with open front doors

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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 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

You have received complaints from the public about excessive noise

There is little traffic in the streets

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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

Farmers

Ambulance drivers

Taxi drivers

27 / 30

When uncoupling a truck tractor from a semi-trailer, when should you lower the landing gear?

After disconnecting the electrical and air lines and unlocking the fifth wheel

Before chocking the semi-trailer wheel

Before disconnecting the electrical and air lines and unlocking the fifth wheel

After you move the tractor-truck ahead so that the fifth wheel just clears the semi-trailer

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

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

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

Attached to the container holding the dangerous goods

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

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

As electronic copies on the driver's smartphone

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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?

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

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

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