Ontario AZ Practice Test 04 /86 6 votes, 4.2 avg 4735 All AZ Driving Rules in English All Truck Driving Rules 30 Questions Passing Marks - 80% 1 / 86 What is the maximum number of hours you can drive in a day? 13 hours 10 hours 14 hours 8 hours 2 / 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 25 meters 26 meters 3 / 86 All vehicles, including loads, are limited to a height of ________to ensure adequate clearance is maintained at bridges and overpasses. 4.15 metres 6.15 metres 5.15 metres 3.15 metres 4 / 86 In a period of seven consecutive days, a driver cannot drive after having been on-duty for _______ 60 hours 80 hours 50 hours 70 hours 5 / 86 A driver is required to complete a vehicle inspection every _____ 10-hours period 48-hours period 24-hours period 14-hours period 6 / 86 Why should you check under the hood? To ensure horn is working To ensure engine is running To check the flashers To ensure the fluid levels 7 / 86 Any load overhanging the rear of a vehicle by 1.5 metres (5 ft.) or more should be marked by 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 blue light at night and by a blue flag at all other times A red light at night and by a yellow flag at all other times 8 / 86 The maximum height for a vehicle in Ontario is_______. 4.15 metres 5.15 metres 3.15 metres 6.15 metres 9 / 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 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 10 / 86 A driver must use the trailer hand valve, or the tractor protection valve to hold a parked unit. False True 11 / 86 Before starting the coupling always check that 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 Fifth wheel is tilted, and jaws are fully opened 12 / 86 It is illegal to: Use a fictitious or imitation licence Do any of these Lend your licence Use an altered licence 13 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the seven-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 36 78 32 72 14 / 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 Any of these occurs The vehicle has been driven for 240 km 15 / 86 The landing gear should be ________ when uncoupling. Lowered to raise the trailer from the fifth wheel Raised and stowed Lowered before stopping Lowered onto firm ground 16 / 86 What is the safe driving practice before driving down long, steep hills? Sound the horn Turn off the engine Use parking brakes Shift into lower gear 17 / 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: 30 metres (100 ft.) to both the front and rear of your vehicle 50 metres (160 ft.) to both the front and rear of your vehicle 90 metres (300 ft.) to both the front and rear of your vehicle 60 metres (200 ft.) to both the front and rear of your vehicle 18 / 86 What is the minimum distance that you must maintain if you are following another vehicle on a highway? 50 meters 80 meters 90 meters 60 meters 19 / 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 not secure Fifth wheel need to be cleaned The coupling is secure You should raise the landing gears 20 / 86 What should you do after you have lowered the landing gear while uncoupling? Connect air and electrical lines Perform a tug test Sound the horn Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines 21 / 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 22 / 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 23 / 86 Wheels and tires must be installed by ________ Dispatcher Driver A Certified tire installer or a mechanic Owner Operator 24 / 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 Stop before reaching the crossing Practice back parking 25 / 86 What is the most common reason for taking a commercial vehicle out of service? Out-of-adjustment air brakes Defective lights None of these Defective wipers 26 / 86 The daily log must contain ____ Cycle that the driver is following All of these Driver’s name Odometer reading, at the start of the day 27 / 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 8 metres from the nearest rail or gate Stop at least 5 metres from the nearest rail or gate Stop at least 10 metres from the nearest rail or gate 28 / 86 What should you do if you are feeling drowsy when driving? Drink coffee Pull off the road and park your vehicle in a safe, secure place and rest Listen to loud music Drive faster so that you can reach your destination quickly 29 / 86 Who is responsible for the weight of the commercial vehicle? Shippers Drivers All of them Operators 30 / 86 When coupling you must align the fifth wheel lower coupler with the _____ Landing gear Trailer kingpin Trailer tires Air bags 31 / 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 32 / 86 Drivers must re-check the cargo not more than ____ km from the point where the cargo was loaded. 40 60 80 100 33 / 86 Which of the following is the easiest and safest backing maneuver? Alley dock backing Offset backing Straight backing Parallel backing 34 / 86 If the driver behind you tries to overtake your vehicle, you must Not allow such vehicle to pass Move to the right to let the vehicle pass Call the police Turn on the flashers to let the driver know he cannot pass 35 / 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 Record the defect on the inspection report and report the defect to the operator Report the defect to the operator and keep driving Monitor the condition of the vehicle, no need to report or record 36 / 86 When you start to move a loaded tractor-trailer, you should put the vehicle In the lowest gear In the highest gear In neutral In Parking 37 / 86 Who can adjust a commercial vehicle’s air brakes? Operator Certified mechanic No one Driver 38 / 86 How to ensure that a vehicle has passed the annual inspection? By checking the brakes of the vehicle By checking a valid inspection sticker affixed to the vehicle By Contacting the MTO By checking an expired inspection sticker 39 / 86 How to check if the coupling is secure? By visual inspection only By performing the tug test By turning on the flashers By lifting the landing gear 40 / 86 What are the recommended stopping positions at the intersection? 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. All of these are correct If there is a crosswalk but no stop line, stop just before the crosswalk 41 / 86 Which of the following document is not required to carry when driving a commercial vehicle? Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate Safety standard certificate A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days Original insurance certificate 42 / 86 Do not pass any vehicle within _____ metres of a pedestrian crossover. 25 20 15 30 43 / 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 44 / 86 How can you minimize the risk of developing a dangerous situation? By driving only daylight hours By driving with flashers on By checking the traffic as far as possible By continuously sounding the horn 45 / 86 Demerit points stay on your record for _____ 2 years from the date of the offence 6 years from the date of the offence 5 years from the date of the offence 3 years from the date of the offence 46 / 86 What is the minimum tread depth of a rear tire of a motor vehicle? 4.5 millimetres 3.5 millimetres 1.5 millimetres 2.5 millimetres 47 / 86 What is the best practice to safely complete a turn? Proceed slowly and cautiously and always monitor rear wheels to avoid curbs. Sound the horn to alert the traffic and pedestrians Use four-way flashers Always stop before making a turn 48 / 86 What should you do if low air-pressure warning device operates? Tap on the warning device Inform the operator and keep driving Stop immediately in the safest available place and correct the loss of air pressure before proceeding Ignore the warning and keep driving 49 / 86 If brakes should fail on a level road, you should downshift and use engine braking to slow the vehicle. True False 50 / 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 Report the defect to the operator and do not drive until the defect is repaired Ignore the defect if you are getting late 51 / 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? Both Vehicles Vehicle already in the intersection Vehicle entering the intersection Doesn’t matter 52 / 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 53 / 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 20 km and 30 km Between 80 km and 160 km Between 40 km and 400 km 54 / 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 of not more than 4,500 kilograms Commercial motor vehicles having gross weight over 4,500 kilograms 55 / 86 The next step when you have raises and secured the landing gear is ______ Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines Locking the jaws Supply air to the trailer and test brake operation Turning on the flashers 56 / 86 What should you do if the tractor is jackknifing? Speed up Apply the trailer brakes Apply the tractor brakes Turn the steering wheel to left and right 57 / 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 58 / 86 When passing a cyclist, you must maintain a minimum distance of ______ 4 meters 2 meters 1 meter 3 meters 59 / 86 When sharing the road with smaller vehicles, you must Slow down enough to let other vehicle pass safely Signal before turning, slowing or stopping Maintain the safe following distance Do all these 60 / 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 At night If driver is getting late 61 / 86 A daily inspection report is valid for _____. 48 hours 12 hours 36 hours 24 hours 62 / 86 What should you do if you are unable to keep to traffic speed? Inform the owner operator Keep sounding the horn Stop and do not drive Activate your hazard lights 63 / 86 If you are coming from behind the bus, stop at least _____ metres away. 20 25 10 15 64 / 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 65 / 86 Who is responsible for the safe operating condition of a commercial motor vehicle? b) Driver a) The mechanic d) Both b) and c) c) Operator 66 / 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 67 / 86 You can be charged if you are impaired behind the wheel, even if you have not started to drive. False True 68 / 86 Commercial vehicle and trailers must be inspected each year by _______. Police A licensed motor-vehicle inspection mechanic Driver Operator 69 / 86 What should you do before backing? Activate four-way flashers and sound horn Use both rear-view mirrors Turn off phone/radio and open windows Do all these 70 / 86 If a truck inspection station is open, should you enter for the truck inspection? No, if you already have done the inspection Yes, only if you think your truck is in good condition No, if you are getting late Yes, you must enter and stop for inspection 71 / 86 A longer distance (wheel base) between the front wheels and the rear wheels of the vehicle creates: More off-tracking None of these Less off-tracking Same off-tracking 72 / 86 What is the recommended method when performing an alley dock? Backing from the driver’s side Backing from the passenger’s side Backing at higher speed than recommended None of these 73 / 86 Prior to the uncoupling/coupling procedure, you must always remember to: 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) Roll down windows and turn off any audio systems Do all these 74 / 86 Any police officer or appointed ministry officer has the authority to perform a safety inspection At inspection stations only At any time and any location Only before staring the trip At night only 75 / 86 After driving for 13 hours, you must take a minimum of ______ consecutive off-duty hours. 8 9 12 10 76 / 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 77 / 86 When you approach an intersection on a main road, and the intersection is blocked with traffic, you must Not stop if your are facing green light Only stop if the lights are red Keep going behind the vehicle in front of you Stop before entering the intersection and wait until the traffic ahead moves on 78 / 86 Who is exempt from carrying a daily log? 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. 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. 79 / 86 When entering or exiting a roundabout, you must: Stop Sound the horn Ensure that you are in the appropriate lane Do all these 80 / 86 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Prevents wheel lock but may not shortens the stopping distance Lock the wheels Prevents wheel lock and shortens the stopping distance Locks the wheels and shortens the stopping distance 81 / 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 82 / 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 83 / 86 Which one of the following is considered off-duty? Inspection Time spent in the sleeper berth Travelling as a co-driver Driving 84 / 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 2mm 4mm 85 / 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 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 86 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the 14-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 36 72 78 32 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)
