Ontario AZ Practice Test 04 /86 6 votes, 4.2 avg 4682 All AZ Driving Rules in English All Truck Driving Rules 30 Questions Passing Marks - 80% 1 / 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 2 / 86 Demerit points stay on your record for _____ 6 years from the date of the offence 2 years from the date of the offence 5 years from the date of the offence 3 years from the date of the offence 3 / 86 What should you do if you find a major defect in the vehicle you are driving? Ignore the defect if you are getting late 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 4 / 86 The hours-of-service regulations apply to drivers of the following types of vehicles: Tow trucks over 2900 kilograms Commercial motor vehicles having gross weight of not more than 4,500 kilograms Motor homes over 2100 kilograms Commercial motor vehicles having gross weight over 4,500 kilograms 5 / 86 What is the recommended method when performing an alley dock? Backing at higher speed than recommended Backing from the driver’s side None of these Backing from the passenger’s side 6 / 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 7 / 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 Not stop if your are facing green light Stop before entering the intersection and wait until the traffic ahead moves on Keep going behind the vehicle in front of you 8 / 86 Which of the following is the easiest and safest backing maneuver? Offset backing Parallel backing Straight backing Alley dock backing 9 / 86 What is the minimum distance that you must maintain if you are following another vehicle on a highway? 50 meters 90 meters 60 meters 80 meters 10 / 86 If brakes should fail on a level road, you should downshift and use engine braking to slow the vehicle. True False 11 / 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 12 / 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 13 / 86 When entering or exiting a roundabout, you must: Do all these Stop Sound the horn Ensure that you are in the appropriate lane 14 / 86 Any load overhanging the rear of a vehicle by 1.5 metres (5 ft.) or more should be marked by 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 A blue light at night and by a blue flag at all other times 15 / 86 What is the maximum number of hours you can drive in a day? 10 hours 8 hours 13 hours 14 hours 16 / 86 You must re-inspect the cargo and the cargo securement systems, and make adjustments if Any of these occurs The vehicle has been driven for 240 km The vehicle has been driven for three hours There is a change of duty status of the driver 17 / 86 After driving for 13 hours, you must take a minimum of ______ consecutive off-duty hours. 10 9 12 8 18 / 86 The maximum height for a vehicle in Ontario is_______. 3.15 metres 4.15 metres 6.15 metres 5.15 metres 19 / 86 What is the most common reason for taking a commercial vehicle out of service? Out-of-adjustment air brakes None of these Defective wipers Defective lights 20 / 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 30 days Up to 20 days Up to 60 days Up to 100 days 21 / 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 Original insurance certificate A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days 22 / 86 What should you do if you are feeling drowsy when driving? Drive faster so that you can reach your destination quickly Drink coffee Listen to loud music Pull off the road and park your vehicle in a safe, secure place and rest 23 / 86 Which one of the following is considered off-duty? Driving Travelling as a co-driver Inspection Time spent in the sleeper berth 24 / 86 A driver must use the trailer hand valve, or the tractor protection valve to hold a parked unit. False True 25 / 86 The landing gear should be ________ when uncoupling. Lowered before stopping Lowered onto firm ground Raised and stowed Lowered to raise the trailer from the fifth wheel 26 / 86 It is illegal to: Use a fictitious or imitation licence Do any of these Lend your licence Use an altered licence 27 / 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 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 28 / 86 If you are coming from behind the bus, stop at least _____ metres away. 25 20 15 10 29 / 86 The speed-limiting system of the commercial motor vehicles shall be properly set to no more than _______ 110 km/h 105 km/h 120 km/h 100 km/h 30 / 86 Who is responsible for the weight of the commercial vehicle? All of them Drivers Operators Shippers 31 / 86 A driver is required to complete a vehicle inspection every _____ 48-hours period 24-hours period 14-hours period 10-hours period 32 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the seven-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 72 36 32 78 33 / 86 What should you do before backing? Turn off phone/radio and open windows Activate four-way flashers and sound horn Do all these Use both rear-view mirrors 34 / 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 35 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the 14-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 78 36 72 32 36 / 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 20 km and 30 km Between 1000 km and 1500 km Between 80 km and 160 km Between 40 km and 400 km 37 / 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 38 / 86 How to check if the coupling is secure? By visual inspection only By lifting the landing gear By performing the tug test By turning on the flashers 39 / 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 Connect air and electrical lines Sound the horn 40 / 86 The next step when you have raises and secured the landing gear is ______ Locking the jaws Turning on the flashers Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines Supply air to the trailer and test brake operation 41 / 86 In a period of seven consecutive days, a driver cannot drive after having been on-duty for _______ 50 hours 70 hours 60 hours 80 hours 42 / 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 43 / 86 Do not pass any vehicle within _____ metres of a pedestrian crossover. 25 20 15 30 44 / 86 You can be charged if you are impaired behind the wheel, even if you have not started to drive. False True 45 / 86 All vehicles, including loads, are limited to a height of ________to ensure adequate clearance is maintained at bridges and overpasses. 6.15 metres 4.15 metres 5.15 metres 3.15 metres 46 / 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 opposite side of the lane Keeping the front wheels close to the right side of the lane 47 / 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 48 / 86 Who can adjust a commercial vehicle’s air brakes? Driver Certified mechanic Operator No one 49 / 86 Wheels and tires must be installed by ________ Owner Operator Driver Dispatcher A Certified tire installer or a mechanic 50 / 86 Who is exempt from carrying a daily log? 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. 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. 51 / 86 When coupling you must align the fifth wheel lower coupler with the _____ Trailer tires Trailer kingpin Landing gear Air bags 52 / 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 53 / 86 What should you always carry when driving a commercial vehicle? All of these Original insurance certificate Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days 54 / 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 55 / 86 The daily log must contain ____ Odometer reading, at the start of the day Cycle that the driver is following All of these Driver’s name 56 / 86 When you start to move a loaded tractor-trailer, you should put the vehicle In the highest gear In neutral In Parking In the lowest gear 57 / 86 Commercial vehicle and trailers must be inspected each year by _______. Driver A licensed motor-vehicle inspection mechanic Operator Police 58 / 86 What should you do if you are unable to keep to traffic speed? Activate your hazard lights Inform the owner operator Keep sounding the horn Stop and do not drive 59 / 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 60 / 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 61 / 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 Keeping the front wheels close to the opposite side of the lane Flashing the brake lights 62 / 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 You should raise the landing gears The coupling is not secure The coupling is secure 63 / 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 Vehicle entering the intersection Vehicle already in the intersection Both Vehicles 64 / 86 When is a driver not required to inspect the load? At night 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 65 / 86 How to check the free play or lash in the steering system? By applying parking brakes 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 With all these methods 66 / 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 67 / 86 A daily inspection report is valid for _____. 36 hours 12 hours 24 hours 48 hours 68 / 86 If the driver behind you tries to overtake your vehicle, you must Call the police Move to the right to let the vehicle pass Turn on the flashers to let the driver know he cannot pass Not allow such vehicle to pass 69 / 86 What is the minimum tread depth of a rear tire of a motor vehicle? 4.5 millimetres 1.5 millimetres 3.5 millimetres 2.5 millimetres 70 / 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 71 / 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 72 / 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. 1 mm 2mm 4mm 3mm 73 / 86 When passing a cyclist, you must maintain a minimum distance of ______ 1 meter 2 meters 3 meters 4 meters 74 / 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 75 / 86 What is the best practice to safely complete a turn? Always stop before making a turn Use four-way flashers Sound the horn to alert the traffic and pedestrians Proceed slowly and cautiously and always monitor rear wheels to avoid curbs. 76 / 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 77 / 86 When sharing the road with smaller vehicles, you must Maintain the safe following distance Do all these Slow down enough to let other vehicle pass safely Signal before turning, slowing or stopping 78 / 86 Drivers must re-check the cargo not more than ____ km from the point where the cargo was loaded. 40 100 60 80 79 / 86 You must yield the right-of-way: Under all these circumstances 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 To the oncoming traffic when making a left turn 80 / 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 Yes, you must enter and stop for inspection No, if you are getting late 81 / 86 If you are involved in a crash, you must exchange _____ information with the other driver. Vehicle exhaust Tire rim size Vehicle horn type Insurance information, Name and address, License Plate Number 82 / 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 10 metres from the nearest rail or gate Stop at least 5 metres from the nearest rail or gate 83 / 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 25 meters 23 metres 84 / 86 Prior to the uncoupling/coupling procedure, you must always remember to: Sound your horn before backing (electric horn only if during the road test) Roll down windows and turn off any audio systems Confirm the location is suitable and safe for uncoupling and coupling the truck and trailer. Do all these 85 / 86 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Locks the wheels and shortens the stopping distance Prevents wheel lock and shortens the stopping distance Prevents wheel lock but may not shortens the stopping distance Lock the wheels 86 / 86 Who is responsible for the safe operating condition of a commercial motor vehicle? a) The mechanic c) Operator b) Driver d) Both b) and c) 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)
