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 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 2 / 86 What should you do if the tractor is jackknifing? Turn the steering wheel to left and right Speed up Apply the trailer brakes Apply the tractor brakes 3 / 86 The daily log must contain ____ Odometer reading, at the start of the day All of these Cycle that the driver is following Driver’s name 4 / 86 Where a school-crossing guard displays a red and white stop sign, you must Not use that road Stop before reaching the crossing Honk to let the guard know you are coming Practice back parking 5 / 86 How to check the free play or lash in the steering system? 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 By applying parking brakes 6 / 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 7 / 86 If you are involved in a crash, you must exchange _____ information with the other driver. Vehicle horn type Tire rim size Vehicle exhaust Insurance information, Name and address, License Plate Number 8 / 86 If brakes should fail on a level road, you should downshift and use engine braking to slow the vehicle. False True 9 / 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 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 10 / 86 What are the recommended stopping positions at the intersection? All of these are correct 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. If there is a crosswalk but no stop line, stop just before the crosswalk 11 / 86 If a truck inspection station is open, should you enter for the truck inspection? No, if you already have done the inspection Yes, you must enter and stop for inspection No, if you are getting late Yes, only if you think your truck is in good condition 12 / 86 A daily inspection report is valid for _____. 24 hours 48 hours 36 hours 12 hours 13 / 86 What is the most common reason for taking a commercial vehicle out of service? Defective wipers Out-of-adjustment air brakes Defective lights None of these 14 / 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 Original insurance certificate A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days 15 / 86 A longer distance (wheel base) between the front wheels and the rear wheels of the vehicle creates: Same off-tracking More off-tracking None of these Less off-tracking 16 / 86 What is the maximum number of hours you can drive in a day? 10 hours 8 hours 14 hours 13 hours 17 / 86 What should you do before backing? Activate four-way flashers and sound horn Turn off phone/radio and open windows Do all these Use both rear-view mirrors 18 / 86 Which one of the following is considered off-duty? Driving Travelling as a co-driver Inspection Time spent in the sleeper berth 19 / 86 When is a driver not required to inspect the load? At night If the load is not heavy If driver is getting late If the cargo is sealed in a vehicle and the driver has been ordered not to open it 20 / 86 Why should you check under the hood? To ensure engine is running To check the flashers To ensure the fluid levels To ensure horn is working 21 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the seven-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 72 36 78 32 22 / 86 A driver must use the trailer hand valve, or the tractor protection valve to hold a parked unit. False True 23 / 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 checking an expired inspection sticker By Contacting the MTO 24 / 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 20 days Up to 100 days Up to 30 days 25 / 86 What is the minimum distance that you must maintain if you are following another vehicle on a highway? 50 meters 60 meters 80 meters 90 meters 26 / 86 Who is responsible for the weight of the commercial vehicle? Operators Shippers Drivers All of them 27 / 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 right side of the lane Keeping the front wheels close to the left side of the lane Flashing the brake lights 28 / 86 Wheels and tires must be installed by ________ A Certified tire installer or a mechanic Driver Dispatcher Owner Operator 29 / 86 It is illegal to: Do any of these Use a fictitious or imitation licence Lend your licence Use an altered licence 30 / 86 If you are coming from behind the bus, stop at least _____ metres away. 25 10 20 15 31 / 86 What should you always carry when driving a commercial vehicle? Original insurance certificate Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate All of these A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days 32 / 86 If the driver behind you tries to overtake your vehicle, you must Move to the right to let the vehicle pass Turn on the flashers to let the driver know he cannot pass Call the police Not allow such vehicle to pass 33 / 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 40 km and 400 km Between 20 km and 30 km 34 / 86 Which of the following is the easiest and safest backing maneuver? Parallel backing Straight backing Alley dock backing Offset backing 35 / 86 What is the minimum tread depth of a rear tire of a motor vehicle? 3.5 millimetres 4.5 millimetres 1.5 millimetres 2.5 millimetres 36 / 86 When sharing the road with smaller vehicles, you must Maintain the safe following distance Slow down enough to let other vehicle pass safely Signal before turning, slowing or stopping Do all these 37 / 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 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 A red light at night and by a yellow flag at all other times 38 / 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 39 / 86 What should you do if you are unable to keep to traffic speed? Activate your hazard lights Stop and do not drive Inform the owner operator Keep sounding the horn 40 / 86 What is the safe driving practice before driving down long, steep hills? Turn off the engine Use parking brakes Sound the horn Shift into lower gear 41 / 86 When passing a cyclist, you must maintain a minimum distance of ______ 2 meters 4 meters 3 meters 1 meter 42 / 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 keep driving Report the defect to the operator and do not drive until the defect is repaired 43 / 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 44 / 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 45 / 86 What is the recommended method when performing an alley dock? Backing from the passenger’s side None of these Backing at higher speed than recommended Backing from the driver’s side 46 / 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 over 4,500 kilograms Commercial motor vehicles having gross weight of not more than 4,500 kilograms 47 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the 14-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 72 36 32 78 48 / 86 What is the safe driving practice when you are rounding a left 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 49 / 86 How to check if the coupling is secure? By performing the tug test By turning on the flashers By lifting the landing gear By visual inspection only 50 / 86 Drivers must re-check the cargo not more than ____ km from the point where the cargo was loaded. 100 80 40 60 51 / 86 The landing gear should be ________ when uncoupling. Raised and stowed Lowered to raise the trailer from the fifth wheel Lowered before stopping Lowered onto firm ground 52 / 86 After driving for 13 hours, you must take a minimum of ______ consecutive off-duty hours. 10 12 9 8 53 / 86 Out of the following, what a properly completed inspection report contains: The signature of MTO officer The signature of the person who completed the inspection report The signature of the mechanic The signature of the dispatcher 54 / 86 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Lock the wheels Prevents wheel lock and shortens the stopping distance Prevents wheel lock but may not shortens the stopping distance Locks the wheels and shortens the stopping distance 55 / 86 When driving on long downgrades, what is the best practice to control the speed? Using the parking brakes Threshold braking technique Using the engine brakes None of these 56 / 86 When entering or exiting a roundabout, you must: Do all these Sound the horn Ensure that you are in the appropriate lane Stop 57 / 86 What is purpose of the central apron in a roundabout? Acts as an extra lane for large vehicles Acts as an extra lane for all vehicles Nothing. Just a design 58 / 86 How can you minimize the risk of developing a dangerous situation? By driving only daylight hours By driving with flashers on By continuously sounding the horn By checking the traffic as far as possible 59 / 86 The maximum height for a vehicle in Ontario is_______. 6.15 metres 5.15 metres 4.15 metres 3.15 metres 60 / 86 Do not pass any vehicle within _____ metres of a pedestrian crossover. 30 25 20 15 61 / 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. 4mm 2mm 3mm 1 mm 62 / 86 You can be charged if you are impaired behind the wheel, even if you have not started to drive. False True 63 / 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 64 / 86 What is the best practice to safely complete 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. Always stop before making a turn 65 / 86 When approaching a railway crossing where the signal lights are activated, where should you stop. Stop at least 5 metres from the nearest rail or gate Stop at least 2 metres from the nearest rail or gate Stop at least 10 metres from the nearest rail or gate Stop at least 8 metres from the nearest rail or gate 66 / 86 What should you do after you have lowered the landing gear while uncoupling? Connect air and electrical lines Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines Perform a tug test Sound the horn 67 / 86 Before starting the coupling always check that 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 Fifth wheel is flat, and jaws are fully opened 68 / 86 In a period of seven consecutive days, a driver cannot drive after having been on-duty for _______ 70 hours 80 hours 60 hours 50 hours 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 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. 26 meters 24 meters 23 metres 25 meters 71 / 86 What should you do if low air-pressure warning device operates? Ignore the warning and keep driving Tap on the warning device Stop immediately in the safest available place and correct the loss of air pressure before proceeding Inform the operator and keep driving 72 / 86 The next step when you have raises and secured the landing gear is ______ Turning on the flashers Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines Locking the jaws Supply air to the trailer and test brake operation 73 / 86 When coupling you must align the fifth wheel lower coupler with the _____ Trailer tires Landing gear Air bags Trailer kingpin 74 / 86 Who can adjust a commercial vehicle’s air brakes? No one Driver Operator Certified mechanic 75 / 86 A driver is required to complete a vehicle inspection every _____ 10-hours period 14-hours period 24-hours period 48-hours period 76 / 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 You don’t need to do anything as long as there is no police Monitor the condition of the vehicle, no need to report or record 77 / 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 Under all these circumstances To the oncoming traffic when making a left turn To any vehicle approaching from the right at an uncontrolled intersection 78 / 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 79 / 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 80 / 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 Both Vehicles Vehicle already in the intersection Vehicle entering the intersection 81 / 86 Commercial vehicle and trailers must be inspected each year by _______. Driver Operator A licensed motor-vehicle inspection mechanic Police 82 / 86 You must re-inspect the cargo and the cargo securement systems, and make adjustments if The vehicle has been driven for three hours The vehicle has been driven for 240 km There is a change of duty status of the driver Any of these occurs 83 / 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. Do all these Roll down windows and turn off any audio systems Sound your horn before backing (electric horn only if during the road test) 84 / 86 Who is responsible for the safe operating condition of a commercial motor vehicle? b) Driver c) Operator d) Both b) and c) a) The mechanic 85 / 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 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. 86 / 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 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)
