Ontario AZ Practice Test 04 /86 6 votes, 4.2 avg 4768 All AZ Driving Rules in English All Truck Driving Rules 30 Questions Passing Marks - 80% 1 / 86 When sharing the road with smaller vehicles, you must Do all these Signal before turning, slowing or stopping Maintain the safe following distance Slow down enough to let other vehicle pass safely 2 / 86 Do not pass any vehicle within _____ metres of a pedestrian crossover. 25 30 20 15 3 / 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 Commercial motor vehicles having gross weight over 4,500 kilograms Motor homes over 2100 kilograms 4 / 86 If you are coming from behind the bus, stop at least _____ metres away. 25 20 15 10 5 / 86 Demerit points stay on your record for _____ 6 years from the date of the offence 3 years from the date of the offence 2 years from the date of the offence 5 years from the date of the offence 6 / 86 The next step when you have raises and secured the landing gear is ______ Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines Locking the jaws Turning on the flashers Supply air to the trailer and test brake operation 7 / 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 8 / 86 The maximum height for a vehicle in Ontario is_______. 3.15 metres 6.15 metres 5.15 metres 4.15 metres 9 / 86 A driver must use the trailer hand valve, or the tractor protection valve to hold a parked unit. False True 10 / 86 When coupling you must align the fifth wheel lower coupler with the _____ Landing gear Trailer kingpin Air bags Trailer tires 11 / 86 You can be charged if you are impaired behind the wheel, even if you have not started to drive. True False 12 / 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 40 km and 400 km Between 20 km and 30 km Between 1000 km and 1500 km Between 80 km and 160 km 13 / 86 Who can adjust a commercial vehicle’s air brakes? Operator No one Certified mechanic Driver 14 / 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 15 / 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 Both Vehicles Vehicle entering the intersection Doesn’t matter 16 / 86 Which one of the following is considered off-duty? Driving Inspection Time spent in the sleeper berth Travelling as a co-driver 17 / 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 Vehicle horn type Tire rim size 18 / 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 1 mm 3mm 19 / 86 When passing a cyclist, you must maintain a minimum distance of ______ 2 meters 4 meters 3 meters 1 meter 20 / 86 You must re-inspect the cargo and the cargo securement systems, and make adjustments if The vehicle has been driven for 240 km Any of these occurs The vehicle has been driven for three hours There is a change of duty status of the driver 21 / 86 If brakes should fail on a level road, you should downshift and use engine braking to slow the vehicle. True False 22 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the seven-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 36 32 72 78 23 / 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 24 / 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 blue light at night and by a blue 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 25 / 86 Wheels and tires must be installed by ________ Driver A Certified tire installer or a mechanic Owner Operator Dispatcher 26 / 86 Any police officer or appointed ministry officer has the authority to perform a safety inspection At night only At any time and any location Only before staring the trip At inspection stations only 27 / 86 Out of the following, what a properly completed inspection report contains: The signature of the person who completed the inspection report The signature of the mechanic The signature of MTO officer The signature of the dispatcher 28 / 86 The landing gear should be ________ when uncoupling. Raised and stowed Lowered before stopping Lowered onto firm ground Lowered to raise the trailer from the fifth wheel 29 / 86 In a period of seven consecutive days, a driver cannot drive after having been on-duty for _______ 80 hours 70 hours 60 hours 50 hours 30 / 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 right side of the lane Keeping the front wheels close to the opposite side of the lane Flashing the brake lights 31 / 86 After driving for 13 hours, you must take a minimum of ______ consecutive off-duty hours. 9 10 12 8 32 / 86 When you start to move a loaded tractor-trailer, you should put the vehicle In the lowest gear In Parking In neutral In the highest gear 33 / 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 34 / 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 right side of the lane Flashing the brake lights Keeping the front wheels close to the opposite side of the lane 35 / 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 36 / 86 Which of the following is the easiest and safest backing maneuver? Offset backing Straight backing Alley dock backing Parallel backing 37 / 86 It is illegal to: Do any of these Use a fictitious or imitation licence Lend your licence Use an altered licence 38 / 86 What is the maximum number of hours you can drive in a day? 10 hours 8 hours 13 hours 14 hours 39 / 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 Sound the horn Perform a tug test 40 / 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 41 / 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 42 / 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 43 / 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 10 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 44 / 86 All vehicles, including loads, are limited to a height of ________to ensure adequate clearance is maintained at bridges and overpasses. 5.15 metres 4.15 metres 6.15 metres 3.15 metres 45 / 86 A longer distance (wheel base) between the front wheels and the rear wheels of the vehicle creates: None of these More off-tracking Same off-tracking Less off-tracking 46 / 86 Who is responsible for the weight of the commercial vehicle? All of them Drivers Operators Shippers 47 / 86 Where a school-crossing guard displays a red and white stop sign, you must Practice back parking Stop before reaching the crossing Not use that road Honk to let the guard know you are coming 48 / 86 What is the best practice to safely complete a turn? Use four-way flashers 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. 49 / 86 You must yield the right-of-way: To the oncoming traffic when making a left turn 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 50 / 86 How to check the free play or lash in the steering system? With all these methods 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 51 / 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 If the load is not heavy At night 52 / 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 53 / 86 Drivers must re-check the cargo not more than ____ km from the point where the cargo was loaded. 60 80 40 100 54 / 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 55 / 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 56 / 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 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 Report the defect to the operator and keep driving 57 / 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 58 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the 14-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 32 36 78 72 59 / 86 What is the safe driving practice before driving down long, steep hills? Sound the horn Use parking brakes Turn off the engine Shift into lower gear 60 / 86 If a truck inspection station is open, should you enter for the truck inspection? No, if you are getting late Yes, you must enter and stop for inspection Yes, only if you think your truck is in good condition No, if you already have done the inspection 61 / 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 62 / 86 What should you do if you are unable to keep to traffic speed? Stop and do not drive Activate your hazard lights Inform the owner operator Keep sounding the horn 63 / 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 64 / 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 65 / 86 Before starting the coupling always check that 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 Fifth wheel is flat, and jaws are closed 66 / 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 67 / 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 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. 68 / 86 If the driver behind you tries to overtake your vehicle, you must Move to the right to let the vehicle pass Call the police Turn on the flashers to let the driver know he cannot pass Not allow such vehicle to pass 69 / 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 70 / 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 Stop before entering the intersection and wait until the traffic ahead moves on Not stop if your are facing green light Keep going behind the vehicle in front of you 71 / 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 crosswalk but no stop line, stop just before the crosswalk If there is a stop line, stop just before the line 72 / 86 Commercial vehicle and trailers must be inspected each year by _______. Operator Police A licensed motor-vehicle inspection mechanic Driver 73 / 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 74 / 86 A driver is required to complete a vehicle inspection every _____ 10-hours period 24-hours period 48-hours period 14-hours period 75 / 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 23 metres 25 meters 24 meters 76 / 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 77 / 86 When entering or exiting a roundabout, you must: Sound the horn Stop Do all these Ensure that you are in the appropriate lane 78 / 86 A daily inspection report is valid for _____. 12 hours 36 hours 48 hours 24 hours 79 / 86 Prior to the uncoupling/coupling procedure, you must always remember to: Roll down windows and turn off any audio systems Sound your horn before backing (electric horn only if during the road test) Confirm the location is suitable and safe for uncoupling and coupling the truck and trailer. Do all these 80 / 86 How to ensure that a vehicle has passed the annual inspection? By checking a valid inspection sticker affixed to the vehicle By checking an expired inspection sticker By checking the brakes of the vehicle By Contacting the MTO 81 / 86 How can you minimize the risk of developing a dangerous situation? By continuously sounding the horn By driving with flashers on By checking the traffic as far as possible By driving only daylight hours 82 / 86 Why should you check under the hood? To ensure horn is working To ensure the fluid levels To ensure engine is running To check the flashers 83 / 86 What is the recommended method when performing an alley dock? None of these Backing at higher speed than recommended Backing from the passenger’s side Backing from the driver’s side 84 / 86 Who is responsible for the safe operating condition of a commercial motor vehicle? d) Both b) and c) a) The mechanic b) Driver c) Operator 85 / 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 86 / 86 What should you do if you are feeling drowsy when driving? Drive faster so that you can reach your destination quickly Listen to loud music Drink coffee Pull off the road and park your vehicle in a safe, secure place and rest 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)
