Ontario AZ Practice Test 04 /86 6 votes, 4.2 avg 4785 All AZ Driving Rules in English All Truck Driving Rules 30 Questions Passing Marks - 80% 1 / 86 What is the best practice to safely complete a turn? Sound the horn to alert the traffic and pedestrians Use four-way flashers Proceed slowly and cautiously and always monitor rear wheels to avoid curbs. Always stop before making a turn 2 / 86 Who is responsible for the weight of the commercial vehicle? Operators Drivers Shippers All of them 3 / 86 When you start to move a loaded tractor-trailer, you should put the vehicle In the lowest gear In Parking In the highest gear In neutral 4 / 86 If a truck inspection station is open, should you enter for the truck inspection? Yes, you must enter and stop for 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 5 / 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 6 / 86 Out of the following, what a properly completed inspection report contains: The signature of MTO officer The signature of the dispatcher The signature of the person who completed the inspection report The signature of the mechanic 7 / 86 Commercial vehicle and trailers must be inspected each year by _______. Police Operator Driver A licensed motor-vehicle inspection mechanic 8 / 86 How to check if the coupling is secure? By lifting the landing gear By visual inspection only By performing the tug test By turning on the flashers 9 / 86 If brakes should fail on a level road, you should downshift and use engine braking to slow the vehicle. True False 10 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the 14-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 36 78 72 32 11 / 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 12 / 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 13 / 86 What is the maximum number of hours you can drive in a day? 8 hours 13 hours 14 hours 10 hours 14 / 86 The daily log must contain ____ Driver’s name Odometer reading, at the start of the day Cycle that the driver is following All of these 15 / 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 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 A yellow light at night and by a yellow flag at all other times 16 / 86 When coupling you must align the fifth wheel lower coupler with the _____ Landing gear Air bags Trailer tires Trailer kingpin 17 / 86 You can be charged if you are impaired behind the wheel, even if you have not started to drive. False True 18 / 86 How to ensure that a vehicle has passed the annual inspection? By checking a valid inspection sticker affixed to the vehicle By checking the brakes of the vehicle By checking an expired inspection sticker By Contacting the MTO 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 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 20 / 86 What should you do if the tractor is jackknifing? Speed up Apply the trailer brakes Turn the steering wheel to left and right Apply the tractor brakes 21 / 86 Which one of the following is considered off-duty? Driving Inspection Time spent in the sleeper berth Travelling as a co-driver 22 / 86 Before starting the coupling always check that Fifth wheel is flat, and jaws are closed Fifth wheel is tilted, and jaws are closed Fifth wheel is flat, and jaws are fully opened Fifth wheel is tilted, and jaws are fully opened 23 / 86 What should you do if you find a minor defect in the vehicle you are 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 You don’t need to do anything as long as there is no police Report the defect to the operator and keep driving 24 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the seven-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 36 78 72 32 25 / 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 26 / 86 Any police officer or appointed ministry officer has the authority to perform a safety inspection At night only At inspection stations only Only before staring the trip At any time and any location 27 / 86 What is the most common reason for taking a commercial vehicle out of service? Out-of-adjustment air brakes None of these Defective lights Defective wipers 28 / 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 driver is getting late At night If the load is not heavy 29 / 86 All vehicles, including loads, are limited to a height of ________to ensure adequate clearance is maintained at bridges and overpasses. 6.15 metres 3.15 metres 4.15 metres 5.15 metres 30 / 86 A daily inspection report is valid for _____. 24 hours 36 hours 48 hours 12 hours 31 / 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: 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 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 32 / 86 A longer distance (wheel base) between the front wheels and the rear wheels of the vehicle creates: Less off-tracking None of these Same off-tracking More off-tracking 33 / 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 34 / 86 What is the minimum tread depth of a rear tire of a motor vehicle? 3.5 millimetres 4.5 millimetres 2.5 millimetres 1.5 millimetres 35 / 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. 36 / 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 By applying parking brakes With all these methods 37 / 86 What are the recommended stopping positions at the intersection? 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 stop line, stop just before the line If there is a crosswalk but no stop line, stop just before the crosswalk 38 / 86 What is the safe driving practice before driving down long, steep hills? Use parking brakes Shift into lower gear Turn off the engine Sound the horn 39 / 86 Where a school-crossing guard displays a red and white stop sign, you must Honk to let the guard know you are coming Stop before reaching the crossing Not use that road Practice back parking 40 / 86 What should you do if you are unable to keep to traffic speed? Activate your hazard lights Inform the owner operator Stop and do not drive Keep sounding the horn 41 / 86 Who can adjust a commercial vehicle’s air brakes? No one Certified mechanic Operator Driver 42 / 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 40 km and 400 km Between 20 km and 30 km Between 1000 km and 1500 km 43 / 86 Why should you check under the hood? To ensure engine is running To ensure the fluid levels To check the flashers To ensure horn is working 44 / 86 The landing gear should be ________ when uncoupling. Lowered onto firm ground Lowered before stopping Raised and stowed Lowered to raise the trailer from the fifth wheel 45 / 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 46 / 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 Doesn’t matter Vehicle already in the intersection Vehicle entering the intersection 47 / 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 100 days Up to 20 days Up to 30 days 48 / 86 What should you do after you have lowered the landing gear while uncoupling? Perform a tug test Sound the horn Connect air and electrical lines Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines 49 / 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 4mm 1 mm 50 / 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 51 / 86 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Locks the wheels and shortens the stopping distance Prevents wheel lock but may not shortens the stopping distance Lock the wheels Prevents wheel lock and shortens the stopping distance 52 / 86 Drivers must re-check the cargo not more than ____ km from the point where the cargo was loaded. 100 80 40 60 53 / 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 54 / 86 How can you minimize the risk of developing a dangerous situation? By checking the traffic as far as possible By continuously sounding the horn By driving with flashers on By driving only daylight hours 55 / 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 exhaust Tire rim size Vehicle horn type 56 / 86 In a period of seven consecutive days, a driver cannot drive after having been on-duty for _______ 50 hours 60 hours 80 hours 70 hours 57 / 86 When entering or exiting a roundabout, you must: Ensure that you are in the appropriate lane Do all these Stop Sound the horn 58 / 86 Demerit points stay on your record for _____ 3 years from the date of the offence 5 years from the date of the offence 2 years from the date of the offence 6 years from the date of the offence 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 Not stop if your are facing green light Stop before entering the intersection and wait until the traffic ahead moves on Only stop if the lights are red 60 / 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 Ignore the defect if you are getting late Report the defect to the operator and do not drive until the defect is repaired Report the defect to the operator and keep driving 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 opposite 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 right side of the lane 62 / 86 What should you do if you are feeling drowsy when driving? Pull off the road and park your vehicle in a safe, secure place and rest Drive faster so that you can reach your destination quickly Drink coffee Listen to loud music 63 / 86 Who is responsible for the safe operating condition of a commercial motor vehicle? d) Both b) and c) b) Driver a) The mechanic c) Operator 64 / 86 What is the minimum distance that you must maintain if you are following another vehicle on a highway? 80 meters 60 meters 50 meters 90 meters 65 / 86 If you are coming from behind the bus, stop at least _____ metres away. 25 20 15 10 66 / 86 The maximum height for a vehicle in Ontario is_______. 5.15 metres 4.15 metres 3.15 metres 6.15 metres 67 / 86 The speed-limiting system of the commercial motor vehicles shall be properly set to no more than _______ 120 km/h 100 km/h 110 km/h 105 km/h 68 / 86 When passing a cyclist, you must maintain a minimum distance of ______ 1 meter 2 meters 4 meters 3 meters 69 / 86 Wheels and tires must be installed by ________ Dispatcher Driver A Certified tire installer or a mechanic Owner Operator 70 / 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. 25 meters 24 meters 26 meters 23 metres 71 / 86 The next step when you have raises and secured the landing gear is ______ Locking the jaws Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines Turning on the flashers Supply air to the trailer and test brake operation 72 / 86 Which of the following document is not required to carry when driving a commercial vehicle? Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate Original insurance certificate Safety standard certificate A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days 73 / 86 A driver must use the trailer hand valve, or the tractor protection valve to hold a parked unit. False True 74 / 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 75 / 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 76 / 86 What should you always carry when driving a commercial vehicle? Original insurance certificate All of these A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate 77 / 86 If the driver behind you tries to overtake your vehicle, you must Move to the right to let the vehicle pass Not allow such vehicle to pass Call the police Turn on the flashers to let the driver know he cannot pass 78 / 86 When driving on long downgrades, what is the best practice to control the speed? Using the parking brakes Threshold braking technique None of these Using the engine brakes 79 / 86 After driving for 13 hours, you must take a minimum of ______ consecutive off-duty hours. 9 10 8 12 80 / 86 A driver is required to complete a vehicle inspection every _____ 14-hours period 48-hours period 10-hours period 24-hours period 81 / 86 Do not pass any vehicle within _____ metres of a pedestrian crossover. 30 20 25 15 82 / 86 Which of the following is the easiest and safest backing maneuver? Offset backing Straight backing Parallel backing Alley dock backing 83 / 86 What should you do if low air-pressure warning device operates? 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 Tap on the warning device 84 / 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 85 / 86 It is illegal to: Lend your licence Do any of these Use an altered licence Use a fictitious or imitation licence 86 / 86 What should you do before backing? Use both rear-view mirrors Activate four-way flashers and sound horn Turn off phone/radio and open windows Do all these 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)
