Ontario AZ Practice Test 04 /86 6 votes, 4.2 avg 4747 All AZ Driving Rules in English All Truck Driving Rules 30 Questions Passing Marks - 80% 1 / 86 Who can adjust a commercial vehicle’s air brakes? Certified mechanic No one Driver Operator 2 / 86 You can be charged if you are impaired behind the wheel, even if you have not started to drive. True False 3 / 86 Commercial vehicle and trailers must be inspected each year by _______. A licensed motor-vehicle inspection mechanic Police Driver Operator 4 / 86 When passing a cyclist, you must maintain a minimum distance of ______ 2 meters 4 meters 3 meters 1 meter 5 / 86 What is the safe driving practice when you are rounding a left curve on a highway? Flashing the brake lights Keeping the front wheels close to the left side of the lane Keeping the front wheels close to the right side of the lane Keeping the front wheels close to the opposite side of the lane 6 / 86 When driving on long downgrades, what is the best practice to control the speed? None of these Using the parking brakes Threshold braking technique Using the engine brakes 7 / 86 Wheels and tires must be installed by ________ Driver Owner Operator A Certified tire installer or a mechanic Dispatcher 8 / 86 What should you do before backing? Turn off phone/radio and open windows Use both rear-view mirrors Do all these Activate four-way flashers and sound horn 9 / 86 Prior to the uncoupling/coupling procedure, you must always remember to: Do all these Confirm the location is suitable and safe for uncoupling and coupling the truck and trailer. Roll down windows and turn off any audio systems Sound your horn before backing (electric horn only if during the road test) 10 / 86 What is purpose of the central apron in a roundabout? Nothing. Just a design Acts as an extra lane for all vehicles Acts as an extra lane for large vehicles 11 / 86 What should you do if the tractor is jackknifing? Turn the steering wheel to left and right Apply the trailer brakes Speed up Apply the tractor brakes 12 / 86 What is the minimum tread depth of a rear tire of a motor vehicle? 1.5 millimetres 2.5 millimetres 3.5 millimetres 4.5 millimetres 13 / 86 If you are involved in a crash, you must exchange _____ information with the other driver. Vehicle horn type Tire rim size Vehicle exhaust Insurance information, Name and address, License Plate Number 14 / 86 It is illegal to: Use a fictitious or imitation licence Do any of these Lend your licence Use an altered licence 15 / 86 If the new wheels are installed or the wheels are re-installed after repair, after how many kms you should re-check the wheels and fasteners. Between 40 km and 400 km Between 20 km and 30 km Between 80 km and 160 km Between 1000 km and 1500 km 16 / 86 At a circular intersection, when 1 vehicle is already in the intersection and the 2nd vehicle is entering the circular intersection, who has the right of way? Doesn’t matter Both Vehicles Vehicle entering the intersection Vehicle already in the intersection 17 / 86 What should you do if you find a major defect in the vehicle you are driving? Monitor the condition of the vehicle, no need to report or record Ignore the defect if you are getting late Report the defect to the operator and keep driving Report the defect to the operator and do not drive until the defect is repaired 18 / 86 Do not pass any vehicle within _____ metres of a pedestrian crossover. 15 30 25 20 19 / 86 What is the safe driving practice before driving down long, steep hills? Shift into lower gear Turn off the engine Sound the horn Use parking brakes 20 / 86 What is the recommended method when performing an alley dock? None of these Backing from the driver’s side Backing from the passenger’s side Backing at higher speed than recommended 21 / 86 If brakes should fail on a level road, you should downshift and use engine braking to slow the vehicle. False True 22 / 86 Any police officer or appointed ministry officer has the authority to perform a safety inspection At any time and any location At inspection stations only At night only Only before staring the trip 23 / 86 If the driver behind you tries to overtake your vehicle, you must Not allow such vehicle to pass Turn on the flashers to let the driver know he cannot pass Move to the right to let the vehicle pass Call the police 24 / 86 The daily log must contain ____ Odometer reading, at the start of the day All of these Cycle that the driver is following Driver’s name 25 / 86 The hours-of-service regulations apply to drivers of the following types of vehicles: Tow trucks over 2900 kilograms Motor homes over 2100 kilograms Commercial motor vehicles having gross weight over 4,500 kilograms Commercial motor vehicles having gross weight of not more than 4,500 kilograms 26 / 86 All vehicles, including loads, are limited to a height of ________to ensure adequate clearance is maintained at bridges and overpasses. 5.15 metres 3.15 metres 6.15 metres 4.15 metres 27 / 86 If a truck inspection station is open, should you enter for the truck inspection? Yes, you must enter and stop for inspection No, if you are getting late Yes, only if you think your truck is in good condition No, if you already have done the inspection 28 / 86 What should you do after you have lowered the landing gear while uncoupling? Sound the horn Perform a tug test Connect air and electrical lines Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines 29 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the seven-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 32 72 78 36 30 / 86 Drivers must re-check the cargo not more than ____ km from the point where the cargo was loaded. 80 60 40 100 31 / 86 A driver is required to complete a vehicle inspection every _____ 10-hours period 24-hours period 48-hours period 14-hours period 32 / 86 If you refuse or fail to proceed to a weigh scale when requested, for how many days your license will be suspended? Up to 100 days Up to 20 days Up to 60 days Up to 30 days 33 / 86 Who is responsible for the weight of the commercial vehicle? Operators Drivers Shippers All of them 34 / 86 A driver must use the trailer hand valve, or the tractor protection valve to hold a parked unit. True False 35 / 86 Which of the following document is not required to carry when driving a commercial vehicle? Original insurance certificate A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days Safety standard certificate Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate 36 / 86 What is the safe driving practice when you are rounding a right curve on a highway? Flashing the brake lights Keeping the front wheels close to the right side of the lane Keeping the front wheels close to the left side of the lane Keeping the front wheels close to the opposite side of the lane 37 / 86 How can you minimize the risk of developing a dangerous situation? By driving only daylight hours By continuously sounding the horn By checking the traffic as far as possible By driving with flashers on 38 / 86 Which one of the following is considered off-duty? Driving Inspection Time spent in the sleeper berth Travelling as a co-driver 39 / 86 What should you do if low air-pressure warning device operates? Ignore the warning and keep driving Stop immediately in the safest available place and correct the loss of air pressure before proceeding Inform the operator and keep driving Tap on the warning device 40 / 86 How to check if the coupling is secure? By turning on the flashers By performing the tug test By visual inspection only By lifting the landing gear 41 / 86 The landing gear should be ________ when uncoupling. Raised and stowed Lowered before stopping Lowered to raise the trailer from the fifth wheel Lowered onto firm ground 42 / 86 Who is exempt from carrying a daily log? Drivers operating within a 180-km radius of where they start the day and return to the same location at the end of the day. Drivers operating within a 170-km radius of where they start the day and return to the same location at the end of the day. Drivers operating within a 190-km radius of where they start the day and return to the same location at the end of the day. Drivers operating within a 160-km radius of where they start the day and return to the same location at the end of the day. 43 / 86 In a period of seven consecutive days, a driver cannot drive after having been on-duty for _______ 80 hours 60 hours 70 hours 50 hours 44 / 86 A daily inspection report is valid for _____. 48 hours 24 hours 12 hours 36 hours 45 / 86 Out of the following, what a properly completed inspection report contains: The signature of the dispatcher The signature of the person who completed the inspection report The signature of the mechanic The signature of MTO officer 46 / 86 What is the most common reason for taking a commercial vehicle out of service? Defective wipers Out-of-adjustment air brakes Defective lights None of these 47 / 86 How to ensure that a vehicle has passed the annual inspection? By Contacting the MTO By checking an expired inspection sticker By checking a valid inspection sticker affixed to the vehicle By checking the brakes of the vehicle 48 / 86 When coupling you must align the fifth wheel lower coupler with the _____ Trailer tires Trailer kingpin Air bags Landing gear 49 / 86 When you start to move a loaded tractor-trailer, you should put the vehicle In Parking In the lowest gear In neutral In the highest gear 50 / 86 If your commercial vehicle is disabled on a highway and visibility is limited, you are required to set out one type of emergency warning device approximately: 60 metres (200 ft.) to both the front and rear of your vehicle 90 metres (300 ft.) to both the front and rear of your vehicle 50 metres (160 ft.) to both the front and rear of your vehicle 30 metres (100 ft.) to both the front and rear of your vehicle 51 / 86 You must re-inspect the cargo and the cargo securement systems, and make adjustments if The vehicle has been driven for three hours There is a change of duty status of the driver The vehicle has been driven for 240 km Any of these occurs 52 / 86 What are the recommended stopping positions at the intersection? If there is a stop line, stop just before the line All of these are correct If there is a crosswalk but no stop line, stop just before the crosswalk If there is an unmarked crosswalk, stop where you would if there were a marked crosswalk. 53 / 86 What should you do if you find a minor defect in the vehicle you are driving? Monitor the condition of the vehicle, no need to report or record Report the defect to the operator and keep driving Record the defect on the inspection report and report the defect to the operator You don’t need to do anything as long as there is no police 54 / 86 Any load overhanging the rear of a vehicle by 1.5 metres (5 ft.) or more should be marked by A blue light at night and by a blue flag at all other times A yellow light at night and by a yellow flag at all other times A red light at night and by a yellow flag at all other times A red light at night and by a red flag at all other times 55 / 86 Who is responsible for the safe operating condition of a commercial motor vehicle? d) Both b) and c) b) Driver a) The mechanic c) Operator 56 / 86 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Prevents wheel lock but may not shortens the stopping distance Lock the wheels Locks the wheels and shortens the stopping distance Prevents wheel lock and shortens the stopping distance 57 / 86 When is a driver not required to inspect the load? If the cargo is sealed in a vehicle and the driver has been ordered not to open it If the load is not heavy If driver is getting late At night 58 / 86 Demerit points stay on your record for _____ 5 years from the date of the offence 3 years from the date of the offence 2 years from the date of the offence 6 years from the date of the offence 59 / 86 Which of the following is the easiest and safest backing maneuver? Parallel backing Straight backing Alley dock backing Offset backing 60 / 86 The maximum height for a vehicle in Ontario is_______. 6.15 metres 3.15 metres 4.15 metres 5.15 metres 61 / 86 How to check the free play or lash in the steering system? By applying parking brakes With the engine off and the wheels straight ahead; turn the steering wheel in both directions with your fingers until you can feel the resistance of the tires With the engine on and the wheels straight ahead; turn the steering wheel in both directions with your fingers until you can feel the resistance of the tires With all these methods 62 / 86 After driving for 13 hours, you must take a minimum of ______ consecutive off-duty hours. 9 10 8 12 63 / 86 The next step when you have raises and secured the landing gear is ______ Turning on the flashers Locking the jaws Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines Supply air to the trailer and test brake operation 64 / 86 Why should you check under the hood? To ensure the fluid levels To check the flashers To ensure engine is running To ensure horn is working 65 / 86 You must yield the right-of-way: Under all these circumstances To the oncoming traffic when making a left turn To any vehicle approaching from the right at an uncontrolled intersection To the first vehicle that come to a complete stop at an intersection with stop signs at all corners 66 / 86 No combination of vehicles is permitted to exceed a length of ________ except double-trailer combinations that meet special requirements for both trailers and the tractor. 25 meters 23 metres 26 meters 24 meters 67 / 86 When approaching a railway crossing where the signal lights are activated, where should you stop. Stop at least 5 metres from the nearest rail or gate Stop at least 8 metres from the nearest rail or gate Stop at least 10 metres from the nearest rail or gate Stop at least 2 metres from the nearest rail or gate 68 / 86 Where a school-crossing guard displays a red and white stop sign, you must Honk to let the guard know you are coming Not use that road Practice back parking Stop before reaching the crossing 69 / 86 Can you use your left-turn signals to tell the following motorists it is safe to pass? Yes, if you are going slow No, it is against the law 70 / 86 When entering or exiting a roundabout, you must: Do all these Ensure that you are in the appropriate lane Sound the horn Stop 71 / 86 When sharing the road with smaller vehicles, you must Maintain the safe following distance Signal before turning, slowing or stopping Slow down enough to let other vehicle pass safely Do all these 72 / 86 What is the minimum distance that you must maintain if you are following another vehicle on a highway? 90 meters 50 meters 60 meters 80 meters 73 / 86 You cannot operate a vehicle or combination of vehicles on a highway when its gross weight exceeds the maximum weight permitted under Part VII of the Highway Traffic Act and its regulations. True False 74 / 86 When you are doing a visual inspection of the coupling and you see a space between the upper plate of the trailer and the fifth wheel, it indicates: You should raise the landing gears The coupling is not secure Fifth wheel need to be cleaned The coupling is secure 75 / 86 What is the maximum number of hours you can drive in a day? 10 hours 8 hours 13 hours 14 hours 76 / 86 Before starting the coupling always check that Fifth wheel is flat, and jaws are closed Fifth wheel is tilted, and jaws are closed Fifth wheel is tilted, and jaws are fully opened Fifth wheel is flat, and jaws are fully opened 77 / 86 A longer distance (wheel base) between the front wheels and the rear wheels of the vehicle creates: None of these Same off-tracking Less off-tracking More off-tracking 78 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the 14-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 36 78 32 72 79 / 86 What should you always carry when driving a commercial vehicle? Original insurance certificate Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days All of these 80 / 86 The speed-limiting system of the commercial motor vehicles shall be properly set to no more than _______ 120 km/h 100 km/h 110 km/h 105 km/h 81 / 86 What should you do if you are unable to keep to traffic speed? Stop and do not drive Keep sounding the horn Activate your hazard lights Inform the owner operator 82 / 86 The front tires of a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle rating of more than 4,500 kilograms must have at least __________ of tread measured in two adjacent tread grooves. 2mm 4mm 1 mm 3mm 83 / 86 What should you do if you are feeling drowsy when driving? Pull off the road and park your vehicle in a safe, secure place and rest Drive faster so that you can reach your destination quickly Listen to loud music Drink coffee 84 / 86 If you are coming from behind the bus, stop at least _____ metres away. 15 10 20 25 85 / 86 What is the best practice to safely complete a turn? Use four-way flashers Always stop before making a turn Sound the horn to alert the traffic and pedestrians Proceed slowly and cautiously and always monitor rear wheels to avoid curbs. 86 / 86 When you approach an intersection on a main road, and the intersection is blocked with traffic, you must Keep going behind the vehicle in front of you Not stop if your are facing green light Only stop if the lights are red Stop before entering the intersection and wait until the traffic ahead moves on Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte 0% Restart quiz Please rate this quiz Send feedback AZ Road Rules Road Rules – 1 Road Rules – 2 Road Rules – 3 Road Rules – 4 Road Rules – 5 AZ Practice Tests Practice Test – 1 Practice Test – 2 Practice Test – 3 Practice Test – 4 Practice Test – 5 Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
