Ontario AZ Practice Test 04 /86 6 votes, 4.2 avg 4708 All AZ Driving Rules in English All Truck Driving Rules 30 Questions Passing Marks - 80% 1 / 86 If you are coming from behind the bus, stop at least _____ metres away. 10 25 20 15 2 / 86 Do not pass any vehicle within _____ metres of a pedestrian crossover. 20 25 15 30 3 / 86 Why should you check under the hood? To ensure engine is running To ensure horn is working To ensure the fluid levels To check the flashers 4 / 86 Which one of the following is considered off-duty? Driving Inspection Time spent in the sleeper berth Travelling as a co-driver 5 / 86 What should you do if low air-pressure warning device operates? Stop immediately in the safest available place and correct the loss of air pressure before proceeding Ignore the warning and keep driving Tap on the warning device Inform the operator and keep driving 6 / 86 In a period of seven consecutive days, a driver cannot drive after having been on-duty for _______ 60 hours 80 hours 70 hours 50 hours 7 / 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 1000 km and 1500 km Between 40 km and 400 km Between 80 km and 160 km Between 20 km and 30 km 8 / 86 A driver is required to complete a vehicle inspection every _____ 14-hours period 10-hours period 24-hours period 48-hours period 9 / 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 10 / 86 What is the maximum number of hours you can drive in a day? 8 hours 10 hours 14 hours 13 hours 11 / 86 Can you use your left-turn signals to tell the following motorists it is safe to pass? No, it is against the law Yes, if you are going slow 12 / 86 Commercial vehicle and trailers must be inspected each year by _______. A licensed motor-vehicle inspection mechanic Driver Police Operator 13 / 86 It is illegal to: Lend your licence Do any of these Use an altered licence Use a fictitious or imitation licence 14 / 86 The speed-limiting system of the commercial motor vehicles shall be properly set to no more than _______ 100 km/h 110 km/h 120 km/h 105 km/h 15 / 86 What is the minimum distance that you must maintain if you are following another vehicle on a highway? 80 meters 90 meters 50 meters 60 meters 16 / 86 Any police officer or appointed ministry officer has the authority to perform a safety inspection At night only At any time and any location Only before staring the trip At inspection stations only 17 / 86 If you are involved in a crash, you must exchange _____ information with the other driver. Insurance information, Name and address, License Plate Number Vehicle horn type Vehicle exhaust Tire rim size 18 / 86 What should you do before backing? Turn off phone/radio and open windows Do all these Use both rear-view mirrors Activate four-way flashers and sound horn 19 / 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 opposite side of the lane Keeping the front wheels close to the left side of the lane Keeping the front wheels close to the right side of the lane 20 / 86 The landing gear should be ________ when uncoupling. Raised and stowed Lowered before stopping Lowered onto firm ground Lowered to raise the trailer from the fifth wheel 21 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the 14-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 78 32 36 72 22 / 86 What is the minimum tread depth of a rear tire of a motor vehicle? 4.5 millimetres 3.5 millimetres 2.5 millimetres 1.5 millimetres 23 / 86 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Locks the wheels and shortens the stopping distance Lock the wheels Prevents wheel lock and shortens the stopping distance Prevents wheel lock but may not shortens the stopping distance 24 / 86 The hours-of-service regulations apply to drivers of the following types of vehicles: Commercial motor vehicles having gross weight of not more than 4,500 kilograms Tow trucks over 2900 kilograms Commercial motor vehicles having gross weight over 4,500 kilograms Motor homes over 2100 kilograms 25 / 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 60 days Up to 30 days Up to 100 days Up to 20 days 26 / 86 Who is responsible for the safe operating condition of a commercial motor vehicle? a) The mechanic b) Driver d) Both b) and c) c) Operator 27 / 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 entering the intersection Vehicle already in the intersection Both Vehicles Doesn’t matter 28 / 86 When sharing the road with smaller vehicles, you must Maintain the safe following distance Signal before turning, slowing or stopping Do all these Slow down enough to let other vehicle pass safely 29 / 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: 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 90 metres (300 ft.) to both the front and rear of your vehicle 30 / 86 What is the best practice to safely complete a turn? Sound the horn to alert the traffic and pedestrians Always stop before making a turn Proceed slowly and cautiously and always monitor rear wheels to avoid curbs. Use four-way flashers 31 / 86 The maximum height for a vehicle in Ontario is_______. 3.15 metres 4.15 metres 6.15 metres 5.15 metres 32 / 86 You must yield the right-of-way: To the first vehicle that come to a complete stop at an intersection with stop signs at all corners To any vehicle approaching from the right at an uncontrolled intersection To the oncoming traffic when making a left turn Under all these circumstances 33 / 86 When entering or exiting a roundabout, you must: Ensure that you are in the appropriate lane Sound the horn Do all these Stop 34 / 86 What should you do if the tractor is jackknifing? Apply the tractor brakes Apply the trailer brakes Speed up Turn the steering wheel to left and right 35 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the seven-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 78 36 72 32 36 / 86 What should you do after you have lowered the landing gear while uncoupling? Perform a tug test Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines Sound the horn Connect air and electrical lines 37 / 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 Not use that road Stop before reaching the crossing 38 / 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 39 / 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 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 do not drive until the defect is repaired 40 / 86 If brakes should fail on a level road, you should downshift and use engine braking to slow the vehicle. False True 41 / 86 A driver must use the trailer hand valve, or the tractor protection valve to hold a parked unit. False True 42 / 86 What is the most common reason for taking a commercial vehicle out of service? Defective wipers Defective lights None of these Out-of-adjustment air brakes 43 / 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 Stop before entering the intersection and wait until the traffic ahead moves on Not stop if your are facing green light Only stop if the lights are red 44 / 86 Drivers must re-check the cargo not more than ____ km from the point where the cargo was loaded. 40 100 80 60 45 / 86 What is the safe driving practice before driving down long, steep hills? Turn off the engine Sound the horn Use parking brakes Shift into lower gear 46 / 86 How can you minimize the risk of developing a dangerous situation? By continuously sounding the horn By driving only daylight hours By driving with flashers on By checking the traffic as far as possible 47 / 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 48 / 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 The vehicle has been driven for 240 km Any of these occurs The vehicle has been driven for three hours 49 / 86 Who can adjust a commercial vehicle’s air brakes? No one Driver Certified mechanic Operator 50 / 86 After driving for 13 hours, you must take a minimum of ______ consecutive off-duty hours. 8 12 10 9 51 / 86 How to check if the coupling is secure? By lifting the landing gear By performing the tug test By visual inspection only By turning on the flashers 52 / 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. 3mm 1 mm 4mm 2mm 53 / 86 Prior to the uncoupling/coupling procedure, you must always remember to: Do all these Sound your horn before backing (electric horn only if during the road test) Confirm the location is suitable and safe for uncoupling and coupling the truck and trailer. Roll down windows and turn off any audio systems 54 / 86 How to ensure that a vehicle has passed the annual inspection? By checking the brakes of the vehicle By Contacting the MTO By checking a valid inspection sticker affixed to the vehicle By checking an expired inspection sticker 55 / 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 left side of the lane Flashing the brake lights Keeping the front wheels close to the opposite side of the lane 56 / 86 What are the recommended stopping positions at the intersection? All of these are correct If there is a crosswalk but no stop line, stop just before the crosswalk If there is a stop line, stop just before the line If there is an unmarked crosswalk, stop where you would if there were a marked crosswalk. 57 / 86 When is a driver not required to inspect the load? If driver is getting late If the load is not heavy At night If the cargo is sealed in a vehicle and the driver has been ordered not to open it 58 / 86 When driving on long downgrades, what is the best practice to control the speed? Threshold braking technique None of these Using the parking brakes Using the engine brakes 59 / 86 Before starting the coupling always check that Fifth wheel is tilted, and jaws are closed Fifth wheel is flat, and jaws are closed Fifth wheel is tilted, and jaws are fully opened Fifth wheel is flat, and jaws are fully opened 60 / 86 Which of the following is the easiest and safest backing maneuver? Alley dock backing Parallel backing Straight backing Offset backing 61 / 86 What should you do if you are unable to keep to traffic speed? Activate your hazard lights Keep sounding the horn Stop and do not drive Inform the owner operator 62 / 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 26 meters 23 metres 25 meters 63 / 86 What should you always carry when driving a commercial vehicle? A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days All of these Original insurance certificate Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate 64 / 86 A longer distance (wheel base) between the front wheels and the rear wheels of the vehicle creates: Same off-tracking None of these More off-tracking Less off-tracking 65 / 86 Which of the following document is not required to carry when driving a commercial vehicle? Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days Original insurance certificate Safety standard certificate 66 / 86 Out of the following, what a properly completed inspection report contains: The signature of MTO officer The signature of the mechanic The signature of the dispatcher The signature of the person who completed the inspection report 67 / 86 The daily log must contain ____ Cycle that the driver is following Odometer reading, at the start of the day Driver’s name All of these 68 / 86 A daily inspection report is valid for _____. 36 hours 48 hours 12 hours 24 hours 69 / 86 Wheels and tires must be installed by ________ Driver A Certified tire installer or a mechanic Dispatcher Owner Operator 70 / 86 The next step when you have raises and secured the landing gear is ______ Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines Locking the jaws Turning on the flashers Supply air to the trailer and test brake operation 71 / 86 What should you do if you are feeling drowsy when driving? Drive faster so that you can reach your destination quickly Drink coffee Pull off the road and park your vehicle in a safe, secure place and rest Listen to loud music 72 / 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 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. 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. 73 / 86 When you start to move a loaded tractor-trailer, you should put the vehicle In Parking In the highest gear In neutral In the lowest gear 74 / 86 What is the recommended method when performing an alley dock? Backing at higher speed than recommended Backing from the driver’s side Backing from the passenger’s side None of these 75 / 86 How to check the free play or lash in the steering system? With all these methods 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 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 By applying parking brakes 76 / 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 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 A yellow light at night and by a yellow flag at all other times 77 / 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 Report the defect to the operator and keep driving Record the defect on the inspection report and report the defect to the operator Monitor the condition of the vehicle, no need to report or record 78 / 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 Call the police Not allow such vehicle to pass Move to the right to let the vehicle pass 79 / 86 All vehicles, including loads, are limited to a height of ________to ensure adequate clearance is maintained at bridges and overpasses. 5.15 metres 6.15 metres 3.15 metres 4.15 metres 80 / 86 You can be charged if you are impaired behind the wheel, even if you have not started to drive. False True 81 / 86 When passing a cyclist, you must maintain a minimum distance of ______ 4 meters 2 meters 1 meter 3 meters 82 / 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 83 / 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 84 / 86 When coupling you must align the fifth wheel lower coupler with the _____ Landing gear Trailer tires Trailer kingpin Air bags 85 / 86 Who is responsible for the weight of the commercial vehicle? Shippers All of them Operators Drivers 86 / 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: Fifth wheel need to be cleaned The coupling is secure The coupling is not secure You should raise the landing gears 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)
