Ontario AZ Practice Test 04 /86 6 votes, 4.2 avg 4768 All AZ Driving Rules in English All Truck Driving Rules 30 Questions Passing Marks - 80% 1 / 86 The maximum height for a vehicle in Ontario is_______. 4.15 metres 6.15 metres 3.15 metres 5.15 metres 2 / 86 When coupling you must align the fifth wheel lower coupler with the _____ Trailer tires Air bags Landing gear Trailer kingpin 3 / 86 You must re-inspect the cargo and the cargo securement systems, and make adjustments if There is a change of duty status of the driver Any of these occurs The vehicle has been driven for 240 km The vehicle has been driven for three hours 4 / 86 How to check if the coupling is secure? By lifting the landing gear By turning on the flashers By performing the tug test By visual inspection only 5 / 86 What is the recommended method when performing an alley dock? Backing at higher speed than recommended None of these Backing from the driver’s side Backing from the passenger’s side 6 / 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 7 / 86 Before starting the coupling always check that Fifth wheel is tilted, and jaws are fully opened Fifth wheel is flat, and jaws are closed Fifth wheel is flat, and jaws are fully opened Fifth wheel is tilted, and jaws are closed 8 / 86 The landing gear should be ________ when uncoupling. Lowered before stopping Lowered to raise the trailer from the fifth wheel Raised and stowed Lowered onto firm ground 9 / 86 How to check the free play or lash in the steering system? 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 By applying parking brakes 10 / 86 What should you do if you are unable to keep to traffic speed? Stop and do not drive Activate your hazard lights Inform the owner operator Keep sounding the horn 11 / 86 Drivers must re-check the cargo not more than ____ km from the point where the cargo was loaded. 60 40 100 80 12 / 86 Which of the following is the easiest and safest backing maneuver? Straight backing Offset backing Parallel backing Alley dock backing 13 / 86 When passing a cyclist, you must maintain a minimum distance of ______ 1 meter 3 meters 2 meters 4 meters 14 / 86 Who is responsible for the weight of the commercial vehicle? Shippers Drivers All of them Operators 15 / 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? Vehicle already in the intersection Vehicle entering the intersection Doesn’t matter Both Vehicles 16 / 86 All vehicles, including loads, are limited to a height of ________to ensure adequate clearance is maintained at bridges and overpasses. 3.15 metres 4.15 metres 5.15 metres 6.15 metres 17 / 86 You must yield the right-of-way: To any vehicle approaching from the right at an uncontrolled intersection To the oncoming traffic when making a left turn To the first vehicle that come to a complete stop at an intersection with stop signs at all corners Under all these circumstances 18 / 86 The speed-limiting system of the commercial motor vehicles shall be properly set to no more than _______ 100 km/h 120 km/h 110 km/h 105 km/h 19 / 86 A daily inspection report is valid for _____. 24 hours 12 hours 36 hours 48 hours 20 / 86 If the driver behind you tries to overtake your vehicle, you must Turn on the flashers to let the driver know he cannot pass Move to the right to let the vehicle pass Not allow such vehicle to pass Call the police 21 / 86 What should you do before backing? Use both rear-view mirrors Activate four-way flashers and sound horn Do all these Turn off phone/radio and open windows 22 / 86 When entering or exiting a roundabout, you must: Do all these Ensure that you are in the appropriate lane Stop Sound the horn 23 / 86 When sharing the road with smaller vehicles, you must Do all these Slow down enough to let other vehicle pass safely Signal before turning, slowing or stopping Maintain the safe following distance 24 / 86 What is the safe driving practice before driving down long, steep hills? Sound the horn Turn off the engine Shift into lower gear Use parking brakes 25 / 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 80 km and 160 km Between 20 km and 30 km Between 40 km and 400 km Between 1000 km and 1500 km 26 / 86 It is illegal to: Lend your licence Use an altered licence Use a fictitious or imitation licence Do any of these 27 / 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 160-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 170-km radius of where they start the day and return to the same location at the end of the day. 28 / 86 After driving for 13 hours, you must take a minimum of ______ consecutive off-duty hours. 9 8 10 12 29 / 86 What is the safe driving practice when you are rounding a right curve on a highway? Keeping the front wheels close to the right side of the lane Keeping the front wheels close to the opposite side of the lane Flashing the brake lights Keeping the front wheels close to the left side of the lane 30 / 86 Prior to the uncoupling/coupling procedure, you must always remember to: Roll down windows and turn off any audio systems Confirm the location is suitable and safe for uncoupling and coupling the truck and trailer. Sound your horn before backing (electric horn only if during the road test) Do all these 31 / 86 A driver is required to complete a vehicle inspection every _____ 10-hours period 24-hours period 14-hours period 48-hours period 32 / 86 What should you do if the tractor is jackknifing? Turn the steering wheel to left and right Apply the tractor brakes Speed up Apply the trailer brakes 33 / 86 When approaching a railway crossing where the signal lights are activated, where should you stop. Stop at least 2 metres from the nearest rail or gate 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 34 / 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 35 / 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: 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 60 metres (200 ft.) to both the front and rear of your vehicle 36 / 86 What should you do if you are feeling drowsy when driving? Drive faster so that you can reach your destination quickly Listen to loud music Drink coffee Pull off the road and park your vehicle in a safe, secure place and rest 37 / 86 A longer distance (wheel base) between the front wheels and the rear wheels of the vehicle creates: Same off-tracking None of these Less off-tracking More off-tracking 38 / 86 When you start to move a loaded tractor-trailer, you should put the vehicle In the highest gear In Parking In the lowest gear In neutral 39 / 86 What should you do if you find a minor defect in the vehicle you are driving? You don’t need to do anything as long as there is no police Monitor the condition of the vehicle, no need to report or record Record the defect on the inspection report and report the defect to the operator Report the defect to the operator and keep driving 40 / 86 What are the recommended stopping positions at the intersection? 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. If there is a stop line, stop just before the line All of these are correct 41 / 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. 24 meters 23 metres 26 meters 25 meters 42 / 86 What is the safe driving practice when you are rounding a left curve on a highway? Keeping the front wheels close to the left side of the lane Keeping the front wheels close to the opposite side of the lane Keeping the front wheels close to the right side of the lane Flashing the brake lights 43 / 86 Wheels and tires must be installed by ________ Driver Owner Operator Dispatcher A Certified tire installer or a mechanic 44 / 86 How can you minimize the risk of developing a dangerous situation? By driving with flashers on By driving only daylight hours By continuously sounding the horn By checking the traffic as far as possible 45 / 86 Which of the following document is not required to carry when driving a commercial vehicle? A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days Safety standard certificate Original insurance certificate Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate 46 / 86 What should you do after you have lowered the landing gear while uncoupling? Perform a tug test Connect air and electrical lines Sound the horn Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines 47 / 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: The coupling is secure Fifth wheel need to be cleaned The coupling is not secure You should raise the landing gears 48 / 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 3mm 1 mm 49 / 86 When driving on long downgrades, what is the best practice to control the speed? None of these Using the parking brakes Using the engine brakes Threshold braking technique 50 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the 14-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 36 78 32 72 51 / 86 You can be charged if you are impaired behind the wheel, even if you have not started to drive. False True 52 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the seven-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 32 36 78 72 53 / 86 What is the most common reason for taking a commercial vehicle out of service? Defective wipers None of these Defective lights Out-of-adjustment air brakes 54 / 86 If you are involved in a crash, you must exchange _____ information with the other driver. Insurance information, Name and address, License Plate Number Tire rim size Vehicle horn type Vehicle exhaust 55 / 86 The daily log must contain ____ Driver’s name Odometer reading, at the start of the day All of these Cycle that the driver is following 56 / 86 What is the minimum distance that you must maintain if you are following another vehicle on a highway? 50 meters 60 meters 90 meters 80 meters 57 / 86 If a truck inspection station is open, should you enter for the truck inspection? No, if you are getting late No, if you already have done the inspection Yes, you must enter and stop for inspection Yes, only if you think your truck is in good condition 58 / 86 A driver must use the trailer hand valve, or the tractor protection valve to hold a parked unit. True False 59 / 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 red flag at all other times A red light at night and by a yellow flag at all other times 60 / 86 Where a school-crossing guard displays a red and white stop sign, you must Practice back parking Honk to let the guard know you are coming Stop before reaching the crossing Not use that road 61 / 86 Any police officer or appointed ministry officer has the authority to perform a safety inspection At inspection stations only Only before staring the trip At night only At any time and any location 62 / 86 The next step when you have raises and secured the landing gear is ______ Turning on the flashers Locking the jaws Supply air to the trailer and test brake operation Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines 63 / 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 At night If driver is getting late If the load is not heavy 64 / 86 Out of the following, what a properly completed inspection report contains: The signature of the person who completed the inspection report The signature of the dispatcher The signature of the mechanic The signature of MTO officer 65 / 86 Who is responsible for the safe operating condition of a commercial motor vehicle? d) Both b) and c) a) The mechanic b) Driver c) Operator 66 / 86 What should you do if you find a major defect in the vehicle you are driving? Report the defect to the operator and keep driving Report the defect to the operator and do not drive until the defect is repaired Monitor the condition of the vehicle, no need to report or record Ignore the defect if you are getting late 67 / 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. False True 68 / 86 When you approach an intersection on a main road, and the intersection is blocked with traffic, you must Only stop if the lights are red Keep going behind the vehicle in front of you Not stop if your are facing green light Stop before entering the intersection and wait until the traffic ahead moves on 69 / 86 Demerit points stay on your record for _____ 5 years from the date of the offence 2 years from the date of the offence 6 years from the date of the offence 3 years from the date of the offence 70 / 86 What is the best practice to safely complete a turn? Sound the horn to alert the traffic and pedestrians Proceed slowly and cautiously and always monitor rear wheels to avoid curbs. Use four-way flashers Always stop before making a turn 71 / 86 What is the maximum number of hours you can drive in a day? 13 hours 14 hours 8 hours 10 hours 72 / 86 If brakes should fail on a level road, you should downshift and use engine braking to slow the vehicle. False True 73 / 86 What should you do if low air-pressure warning device operates? Inform the operator and keep driving Tap on the warning device Ignore the warning and keep driving Stop immediately in the safest available place and correct the loss of air pressure before proceeding 74 / 86 What should you always carry when driving a commercial vehicle? A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days Original insurance certificate All of these Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate 75 / 86 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Locks the wheels and shortens the stopping distance Lock the wheels Prevents wheel lock but may not shortens the stopping distance Prevents wheel lock and shortens the stopping distance 76 / 86 Which one of the following is considered off-duty? Time spent in the sleeper berth Inspection Travelling as a co-driver Driving 77 / 86 Commercial vehicle and trailers must be inspected each year by _______. A licensed motor-vehicle inspection mechanic Operator Driver Police 78 / 86 Do not pass any vehicle within _____ metres of a pedestrian crossover. 25 30 20 15 79 / 86 Who can adjust a commercial vehicle’s air brakes? No one Operator Certified mechanic Driver 80 / 86 In a period of seven consecutive days, a driver cannot drive after having been on-duty for _______ 70 hours 50 hours 60 hours 80 hours 81 / 86 If you are coming from behind the bus, stop at least _____ metres away. 10 15 20 25 82 / 86 Why should you check under the hood? To ensure the fluid levels To ensure horn is working To ensure engine is running To check the flashers 83 / 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 84 / 86 How to ensure that a vehicle has passed the annual inspection? By checking a valid inspection sticker affixed to the vehicle By checking an expired inspection sticker By checking the brakes of the vehicle By Contacting the MTO 85 / 86 What is purpose of the central apron in a roundabout? Acts as an extra lane for all vehicles Acts as an extra lane for large vehicles Nothing. Just a design 86 / 86 What is the minimum tread depth of a rear tire of a motor vehicle? 1.5 millimetres 3.5 millimetres 4.5 millimetres 2.5 millimetres 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)
