Ontario AZ Practice Test 04 /86 6 votes, 4.2 avg 4649 All AZ Driving Rules in English All Truck Driving Rules 30 Questions Passing Marks - 80% 1 / 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 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 2 / 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 3 / 86 A longer distance (wheel base) between the front wheels and the rear wheels of the vehicle creates: Same off-tracking Less off-tracking More off-tracking None of these 4 / 86 What is the maximum number of hours you can drive in a day? 10 hours 8 hours 14 hours 13 hours 5 / 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 60 days Up to 100 days Up to 20 days 6 / 86 You must re-inspect the cargo and the cargo securement systems, and make adjustments if The vehicle has been driven for 240 km The vehicle has been driven for three hours Any of these occurs There is a change of duty status of the driver 7 / 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 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 90 metres (300 ft.) to both the front and rear of your vehicle 8 / 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 9 / 86 When you start to move a loaded tractor-trailer, you should put the vehicle In Parking In the lowest gear In the highest gear In neutral 10 / 86 Any police officer or appointed ministry officer has the authority to perform a safety inspection At any time and any location At night only Only before staring the trip At inspection stations only 11 / 86 What is the minimum tread depth of a rear tire of a motor vehicle? 3.5 millimetres 2.5 millimetres 1.5 millimetres 4.5 millimetres 12 / 86 Why should you check under the hood? To ensure the fluid levels To check the flashers To ensure engine is running To ensure horn is working 13 / 86 Which one of the following is considered off-duty? Inspection Travelling as a co-driver Driving Time spent in the sleeper berth 14 / 86 In a period of seven consecutive days, a driver cannot drive after having been on-duty for _______ 60 hours 70 hours 50 hours 80 hours 15 / 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 an expired inspection sticker By checking a valid inspection sticker affixed to the vehicle 16 / 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 17 / 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 18 / 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 already in the intersection Doesn’t matter Both Vehicles Vehicle entering the intersection 19 / 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 20 / 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 21 / 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 22 / 86 Which of the following document is not required to carry when driving a commercial vehicle? Safety standard certificate Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days Original insurance certificate 23 / 86 It is illegal to: Use a fictitious or imitation licence Use an altered licence Lend your licence Do any of these 24 / 86 If you are involved in a crash, you must exchange _____ information with the other driver. Tire rim size Insurance information, Name and address, License Plate Number Vehicle exhaust Vehicle horn type 25 / 86 You can be charged if you are impaired behind the wheel, even if you have not started to drive. False True 26 / 86 Commercial vehicle and trailers must be inspected each year by _______. Driver Operator Police A licensed motor-vehicle inspection mechanic 27 / 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 28 / 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 29 / 86 After driving for 13 hours, you must take a minimum of ______ consecutive off-duty hours. 10 9 12 8 30 / 86 Which of the following is the easiest and safest backing maneuver? Alley dock backing Offset backing Straight backing Parallel backing 31 / 86 The next step when you have raises and secured the landing gear is ______ Supply air to the trailer and test brake operation Turning on the flashers Locking the jaws Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines 32 / 86 Wheels and tires must be installed by ________ Driver Owner Operator A Certified tire installer or a mechanic Dispatcher 33 / 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 If driver is getting late At night 34 / 86 What is the safe driving practice before driving down long, steep hills? Turn off the engine Shift into lower gear Sound the horn Use parking brakes 35 / 86 What is the recommended method when performing an alley dock? None of these Backing at higher speed than recommended Backing from the driver’s side Backing from the passenger’s side 36 / 86 What is the safe driving practice when you are rounding a right curve on a highway? 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 Keeping the front wheels close to the right side of the lane 37 / 86 The landing gear should be ________ when uncoupling. Lowered to raise the trailer from the fifth wheel Lowered before stopping Raised and stowed Lowered onto firm ground 38 / 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 39 / 86 A driver is required to complete a vehicle inspection every _____ 14-hours period 10-hours period 48-hours period 24-hours period 40 / 86 Who can adjust a commercial vehicle’s air brakes? Driver Certified mechanic No one Operator 41 / 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 42 / 86 Drivers must re-check the cargo not more than ____ km from the point where the cargo was loaded. 80 100 40 60 43 / 86 What are the recommended stopping positions at the intersection? If there is a crosswalk but no stop line, stop just before the crosswalk 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 stop line, stop just before the line 44 / 86 If brakes should fail on a level road, you should downshift and use engine braking to slow the vehicle. False True 45 / 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 24 meters 26 meters 25 meters 46 / 86 Who is responsible for the safe operating condition of a commercial motor vehicle? b) Driver a) The mechanic c) Operator d) Both b) and c) 47 / 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 Report the defect to the operator and keep driving 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 48 / 86 If you are coming from behind the bus, stop at least _____ metres away. 25 10 15 20 49 / 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 all these methods 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 50 / 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 51 / 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 only daylight hours By driving with flashers on 52 / 86 When coupling you must align the fifth wheel lower coupler with the _____ Trailer tires Trailer kingpin Air bags Landing gear 53 / 86 Do not pass any vehicle within _____ metres of a pedestrian crossover. 25 15 20 30 54 / 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 55 / 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 yellow flag at all other times A red light at night and by a red 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 56 / 86 When approaching a railway crossing where the signal lights are activated, where should you stop. Stop at least 10 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 2 metres from the nearest rail or gate 57 / 86 A daily inspection report is valid for _____. 36 hours 48 hours 24 hours 12 hours 58 / 86 Who is responsible for the weight of the commercial vehicle? Operators Shippers All of them Drivers 59 / 86 What should you do before backing? Turn off phone/radio and open windows Use both rear-view mirrors Activate four-way flashers and sound horn Do all these 60 / 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 61 / 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. 62 / 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 keep driving Ignore the defect if you are getting late Report the defect to the operator and do not drive until the defect is repaired 63 / 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 1 mm 4mm 3mm 64 / 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 fully opened Fifth wheel is tilted, and jaws are closed 65 / 86 The hours-of-service regulations apply to drivers of the following types of vehicles: Commercial motor vehicles having gross weight over 4,500 kilograms Commercial motor vehicles having gross weight of not more than 4,500 kilograms Tow trucks over 2900 kilograms Motor homes over 2100 kilograms 66 / 86 What is the minimum distance that you must maintain if you are following another vehicle on a highway? 90 meters 60 meters 80 meters 50 meters 67 / 86 The maximum height for a vehicle in Ontario is_______. 6.15 metres 3.15 metres 5.15 metres 4.15 metres 68 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the seven-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 36 32 72 78 69 / 86 The speed-limiting system of the commercial motor vehicles shall be properly set to no more than _______ 120 km/h 110 km/h 100 km/h 105 km/h 70 / 86 How to check if the coupling is secure? By visual inspection only By turning on the flashers By lifting the landing gear By performing the tug test 71 / 86 What should you always carry when driving a commercial vehicle? Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate Original insurance certificate All of these A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days 72 / 86 What should you do if you are unable to keep to traffic speed? Inform the owner operator Keep sounding the horn Activate your hazard lights Stop and do not drive 73 / 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 74 / 86 A driver must use the trailer hand valve, or the tractor protection valve to hold a parked unit. True False 75 / 86 You must yield the right-of-way: Under all these circumstances 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 76 / 86 The daily log must contain ____ All of these Driver’s name Odometer reading, at the start of the day Cycle that the driver is following 77 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the 14-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 78 72 36 32 78 / 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 79 / 86 When passing a cyclist, you must maintain a minimum distance of ______ 3 meters 4 meters 1 meter 2 meters 80 / 86 What is the most common reason for taking a commercial vehicle out of service? None of these Out-of-adjustment air brakes Defective wipers Defective lights 81 / 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: You should raise the landing gears The coupling is secure The coupling is not secure Fifth wheel need to be cleaned 82 / 86 When entering or exiting a roundabout, you must: Stop Do all these Sound the horn Ensure that you are in the appropriate lane 83 / 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 Inform the operator and keep driving Tap on the warning device 84 / 86 If a truck inspection station is open, should you enter for the truck 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 No, if you already have done the inspection 85 / 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 Stop before entering the intersection and wait until the traffic ahead moves on Keep going behind the vehicle in front of you Only stop if the lights are red 86 / 86 What should you do if you are feeling drowsy when driving? Listen to loud music 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 Drink coffee 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)
