Ontario AZ Practice Test 04 /86 6 votes, 4.2 avg 4646 All AZ Driving Rules in English All Truck Driving Rules 30 Questions Passing Marks - 80% 1 / 86 When is a driver not required to inspect the load? If the load is not heavy At night If driver is getting late If the cargo is sealed in a vehicle and the driver has been ordered not to open it 2 / 86 What is the minimum distance that you must maintain if you are following another vehicle on a highway? 60 meters 50 meters 90 meters 80 meters 3 / 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 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 30 metres (100 ft.) to both the front and rear of your vehicle 4 / 86 What is purpose of the central apron in a roundabout? Acts as an extra lane for large vehicles Nothing. Just a design Acts as an extra lane for all vehicles 5 / 86 The landing gear should be ________ when uncoupling. Lowered onto firm ground Raised and stowed Lowered to raise the trailer from the fifth wheel Lowered before stopping 6 / 86 In a period of seven consecutive days, a driver cannot drive after having been on-duty for _______ 60 hours 50 hours 70 hours 80 hours 7 / 86 The next step when you have raises and secured the landing gear is ______ Turning on the flashers Supply air to the trailer and test brake operation Locking the jaws Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines 8 / 86 Commercial vehicle and trailers must be inspected each year by _______. A licensed motor-vehicle inspection mechanic Police Operator Driver 9 / 86 What is the safe driving practice before driving down long, steep hills? Sound the horn Shift into lower gear Turn off the engine Use parking brakes 10 / 86 How to ensure that a vehicle has passed the annual inspection? By checking an expired inspection sticker By checking a valid inspection sticker affixed to the vehicle By Contacting the MTO By checking the brakes of the vehicle 11 / 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 12 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the seven-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 32 78 72 36 13 / 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 14 / 86 Before starting the coupling always check that Fifth wheel is flat, and jaws are fully opened Fifth wheel is tilted, and jaws are fully opened Fifth wheel is flat, and jaws are closed Fifth wheel is tilted, and jaws are closed 15 / 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 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 16 / 86 When coupling you must align the fifth wheel lower coupler with the _____ Landing gear Trailer kingpin Trailer tires Air bags 17 / 86 Out of the following, what a properly completed inspection report contains: The signature of the dispatcher The signature of MTO officer The signature of the person who completed the inspection report The signature of the mechanic 18 / 86 What is the safe driving practice when you are rounding a left curve on a highway? 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 Flashing the brake lights 19 / 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 an unmarked crosswalk, stop where you would if there were a marked crosswalk. If there is a crosswalk but no stop line, stop just before the crosswalk 20 / 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 You should raise the landing gears The coupling is not secure 21 / 86 Who is responsible for the safe operating condition of a commercial motor vehicle? a) The mechanic c) Operator d) Both b) and c) b) Driver 22 / 86 When passing a cyclist, you must maintain a minimum distance of ______ 2 meters 1 meter 3 meters 4 meters 23 / 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 Move to the right to let the vehicle pass Not allow such vehicle to pass 24 / 86 What is the recommended method when performing an alley dock? Backing from the driver’s side Backing at higher speed than recommended None of these Backing from the passenger’s side 25 / 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 26 / 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 3mm 1 mm 4mm 27 / 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 Report the defect to the operator and do not drive until the defect is repaired Report the defect to the operator and keep driving Ignore the defect if you are getting late 28 / 86 The maximum height for a vehicle in Ontario is_______. 5.15 metres 3.15 metres 4.15 metres 6.15 metres 29 / 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. Sound your horn before backing (electric horn only if during the road test) Roll down windows and turn off any audio systems 30 / 86 How can you minimize the risk of developing a dangerous situation? By checking the traffic as far as possible By driving only daylight hours By continuously sounding the horn By driving with flashers on 31 / 86 How to check the free play or lash in the steering system? By applying parking brakes 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 32 / 86 What is the best practice to safely complete a turn? Always stop before making a turn Use four-way flashers Proceed slowly and cautiously and always monitor rear wheels to avoid curbs. Sound the horn to alert the traffic and pedestrians 33 / 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 34 / 86 What should you do after you have lowered the landing gear while uncoupling? Connect air and electrical lines Perform a tug test Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines Sound the horn 35 / 86 What should you do if the tractor is jackknifing? Apply the tractor brakes Speed up Apply the trailer brakes Turn the steering wheel to left and right 36 / 86 If you are involved in a crash, you must exchange _____ information with the other driver. Tire rim size Vehicle exhaust Vehicle horn type Insurance information, Name and address, License Plate Number 37 / 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. 23 metres 26 meters 25 meters 24 meters 38 / 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 39 / 86 You can be charged if you are impaired behind the wheel, even if you have not started to drive. False True 40 / 86 A driver is required to complete a vehicle inspection every _____ 10-hours period 24-hours period 48-hours period 14-hours period 41 / 86 Do not pass any vehicle within _____ metres of a pedestrian crossover. 25 15 30 20 42 / 86 When entering or exiting a roundabout, you must: Do all these Ensure that you are in the appropriate lane Sound the horn Stop 43 / 86 What should you always carry when driving a commercial vehicle? Original insurance certificate All of these Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days 44 / 86 Drivers must re-check the cargo not more than ____ km from the point where the cargo was loaded. 80 100 60 40 45 / 86 Any police officer or appointed ministry officer has the authority to perform a safety inspection At night only Only before staring the trip At any time and any location At inspection stations only 46 / 86 Who is responsible for the weight of the commercial vehicle? All of them Drivers Shippers Operators 47 / 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 48 / 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 49 / 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 30 days Up to 60 days 50 / 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 Original insurance certificate Safety standard certificate Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate 51 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the 14-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 78 36 72 32 52 / 86 When sharing the road with smaller vehicles, you must Maintain the safe following distance Slow down enough to let other vehicle pass safely Do all these Signal before turning, slowing or stopping 53 / 86 What is the most common reason for taking a commercial vehicle out of service? Defective lights None of these Out-of-adjustment air brakes Defective wipers 54 / 86 What is the safe driving practice when you are rounding a right curve on a highway? 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 Keeping the front wheels close to the right side of the lane 55 / 86 Why should you check under the hood? To check the flashers To ensure engine is running To ensure the fluid levels To ensure horn is working 56 / 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 57 / 86 When driving on long downgrades, what is the best practice to control the speed? Using the parking brakes None of these Threshold braking technique Using the engine brakes 58 / 86 Who can adjust a commercial vehicle’s air brakes? Driver No one Operator Certified mechanic 59 / 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 Only stop if the lights are red Stop before entering the intersection and wait until the traffic ahead moves on Not stop if your are facing green light 60 / 86 Wheels and tires must be installed by ________ Dispatcher A Certified tire installer or a mechanic Owner Operator Driver 61 / 86 What should you do if you are feeling drowsy when driving? Listen to loud music Drink coffee Drive faster so that you can reach your destination quickly Pull off the road and park your vehicle in a safe, secure place and rest 62 / 86 When approaching a railway crossing where the signal lights are activated, where should you stop. 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 Stop at least 2 metres from the nearest rail or gate 63 / 86 Which of the following is the easiest and safest backing maneuver? Offset backing Alley dock backing Straight backing Parallel backing 64 / 86 What is the maximum number of hours you can drive in a day? 13 hours 8 hours 10 hours 14 hours 65 / 86 The hours-of-service regulations apply to drivers of the following types of vehicles: Motor homes over 2100 kilograms Tow trucks over 2900 kilograms Commercial motor vehicles having gross weight over 4,500 kilograms Commercial motor vehicles having gross weight of not more than 4,500 kilograms 66 / 86 Which one of the following is considered off-duty? Time spent in the sleeper berth Travelling as a co-driver Driving Inspection 67 / 86 A driver must use the trailer hand valve, or the tractor protection valve to hold a parked unit. True False 68 / 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 1000 km and 1500 km Between 20 km and 30 km Between 40 km and 400 km 69 / 86 A longer distance (wheel base) between the front wheels and the rear wheels of the vehicle creates: More off-tracking Same off-tracking Less off-tracking None of these 70 / 86 If brakes should fail on a level road, you should downshift and use engine braking to slow the vehicle. False True 71 / 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 the oncoming traffic when making a left turn To any vehicle approaching from the right at an uncontrolled intersection Under all these circumstances 72 / 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 73 / 86 What should you do before backing? Do all these Activate four-way flashers and sound horn Use both rear-view mirrors Turn off phone/radio and open windows 74 / 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 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 160-km radius of where they start the day and return to the same location at the end of the day. 75 / 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 Doesn’t matter Vehicle entering the intersection 76 / 86 Demerit points stay on your record for _____ 5 years from the date of the offence 6 years from the date of the offence 3 years from the date of the offence 2 years from the date of the offence 77 / 86 All vehicles, including loads, are limited to a height of ________to ensure adequate clearance is maintained at bridges and overpasses. 3.15 metres 6.15 metres 5.15 metres 4.15 metres 78 / 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 79 / 86 If you are coming from behind the bus, stop at least _____ metres away. 25 10 15 20 80 / 86 After driving for 13 hours, you must take a minimum of ______ consecutive off-duty hours. 12 10 8 9 81 / 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 82 / 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 83 / 86 It is illegal to: Use an altered licence Use a fictitious or imitation licence Do any of these Lend your licence 84 / 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 85 / 86 The speed-limiting system of the commercial motor vehicles shall be properly set to no more than _______ 105 km/h 110 km/h 100 km/h 120 km/h 86 / 86 A daily inspection report is valid for _____. 48 hours 24 hours 12 hours 36 hours 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)
