Ontario AZ Practice Test 04 /86 5 votes, 4 avg 3520 All AZ Driving Rules in English All Truck Driving Rules 30 Questions Passing Marks - 80% 1 / 86 What are the recommended stopping positions at the intersection? 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 If there is an unmarked crosswalk, stop where you would if there were a marked crosswalk. All of these are correct 2 / 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 1 mm 4mm 3 / 86 The hours-of-service regulations apply to drivers of the following types of vehicles: 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 Tow trucks over 2900 kilograms 4 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the seven-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 72 36 78 32 5 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the 14-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 32 72 36 78 6 / 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 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 7 / 86 Where a school-crossing guard displays a red and white stop sign, you must Stop before reaching the crossing Not use that road Honk to let the guard know you are coming Practice back parking 8 / 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 9 / 86 Which of the following is the easiest and safest backing maneuver? Offset backing Alley dock backing Straight backing Parallel backing 10 / 86 What should you do if you are unable to keep to traffic speed? Keep sounding the horn Inform the owner operator Stop and do not drive Activate your hazard lights 11 / 86 When coupling you must align the fifth wheel lower coupler with the _____ Air bags Trailer kingpin Landing gear Trailer tires 12 / 86 Which one of the following is considered off-duty? Travelling as a co-driver Inspection Driving Time spent in the sleeper berth 13 / 86 When entering or exiting a roundabout, you must: Do all these Ensure that you are in the appropriate lane Sound the horn Stop 14 / 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 15 / 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 16 / 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 already have done the inspection No, if you are getting late Yes, you must enter and stop for inspection 17 / 86 The next step when you have raises and secured the landing gear is ______ Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines Supply air to the trailer and test brake operation Locking the jaws Turning on the flashers 18 / 86 Demerit points stay on your record for _____ 2 years from the date of the offence 5 years from the date of the offence 3 years from the date of the offence 6 years from the date of the offence 19 / 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 At night If driver is getting late 20 / 86 How to check the free play or lash in the steering system? With all these methods By applying parking brakes 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 21 / 86 Why should you check under the hood? To ensure engine is running To ensure horn is working To ensure the fluid levels To check the flashers 22 / 86 A daily inspection report is valid for _____. 48 hours 36 hours 24 hours 12 hours 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 What should you do if you find a major defect in the vehicle you are driving? Report the defect to the operator and do not drive until the defect is repaired 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 25 / 86 The maximum height for a vehicle in Ontario is_______. 4.15 metres 6.15 metres 5.15 metres 3.15 metres 26 / 86 The landing gear should be ________ when uncoupling. Lowered onto firm ground Raised and stowed Lowered before stopping Lowered to raise the trailer from the fifth wheel 27 / 86 Who can adjust a commercial vehicle’s air brakes? Driver Operator Certified mechanic No one 28 / 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 29 / 86 In a period of seven consecutive days, a driver cannot drive after having been on-duty for _______ 70 hours 60 hours 50 hours 80 hours 30 / 86 What should you do if low air-pressure warning device operates? Tap on the warning device Inform the operator and keep driving Ignore the warning and keep driving Stop immediately in the safest available place and correct the loss of air pressure before proceeding 31 / 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 Drink coffee Listen to loud music Drive faster so that you can reach your destination quickly 32 / 86 What should you do if the tractor is jackknifing? Apply the trailer brakes Turn the steering wheel to left and right Speed up Apply the tractor brakes 33 / 86 You can be charged if you are impaired behind the wheel, even if you have not started to drive. False True 34 / 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 35 / 86 What is the safe driving practice before driving down long, steep hills? Shift into lower gear Sound the horn Turn off the engine Use parking brakes 36 / 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 Only stop if the lights are red Stop before entering the intersection and wait until the traffic ahead moves on Keep going behind the vehicle in front of you 37 / 86 The speed-limiting system of the commercial motor vehicles shall be properly set to no more than _______ 120 km/h 105 km/h 100 km/h 110 km/h 38 / 86 What should you always carry when driving a commercial vehicle? All of these A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate Original insurance certificate 39 / 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 40 / 86 A driver must use the trailer hand valve, or the tractor protection valve to hold a parked unit. False True 41 / 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 42 / 86 A longer distance (wheel base) between the front wheels and the rear wheels of the vehicle creates: More off-tracking Same off-tracking Less off-tracking None of these 43 / 86 Who is responsible for the weight of the commercial vehicle? All of them Shippers Drivers Operators 44 / 86 What is the most common reason for taking a commercial vehicle out of service? Defective lights None of these Out-of-adjustment air brakes Defective wipers 45 / 86 The daily log must contain ____ Driver’s name Odometer reading, at the start of the day All of these Cycle that the driver is following 46 / 86 What is the best practice to safely complete a turn? Use four-way flashers Always stop before making a turn Sound the horn to alert the traffic and pedestrians Proceed slowly and cautiously and always monitor rear wheels to avoid curbs. 47 / 86 What is the minimum tread depth of a rear tire of a motor vehicle? 1.5 millimetres 4.5 millimetres 2.5 millimetres 3.5 millimetres 48 / 86 You must re-inspect the cargo and the cargo securement systems, and make adjustments if Any of these occurs There is a change of duty status of the driver The vehicle has been driven for three hours The vehicle has been driven for 240 km 49 / 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 MTO officer The signature of the mechanic The signature of the dispatcher 50 / 86 What should you do after you have lowered the landing gear while uncoupling? Connect air and electrical lines Sound the horn Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines Perform a tug test 51 / 86 Wheels and tires must be installed by ________ Driver A Certified tire installer or a mechanic Owner Operator Dispatcher 52 / 86 Before starting the coupling always check that Fifth wheel is tilted, and jaws are fully opened Fifth wheel is flat, and jaws are fully opened Fifth wheel is flat, and jaws are closed Fifth wheel is tilted, and jaws are closed 53 / 86 Drivers must re-check the cargo not more than ____ km from the point where the cargo was loaded. 40 100 60 80 54 / 86 All vehicles, including loads, are limited to a height of ________to ensure adequate clearance is maintained at bridges and overpasses. 5.15 metres 6.15 metres 3.15 metres 4.15 metres 55 / 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 100 days Up to 60 days Up to 20 days Up to 30 days 56 / 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 entering the intersection Doesn’t matter Both Vehicles Vehicle already in the intersection 57 / 86 Which of the following document is not required to carry when driving a commercial vehicle? A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate Original insurance certificate Safety standard certificate 58 / 86 What is the minimum distance that you must maintain if you are following another vehicle on a highway? 80 meters 90 meters 50 meters 60 meters 59 / 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 Not allow such vehicle to pass Turn on the flashers to let the driver know he cannot pass 60 / 86 When sharing the road with smaller vehicles, you must Signal before turning, slowing or stopping Do all these Maintain the safe following distance Slow down enough to let other vehicle pass safely 61 / 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 20 km and 30 km Between 40 km and 400 km 62 / 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. 63 / 86 It is illegal to: Lend your licence Do any of these Use an altered licence Use a fictitious or imitation licence 64 / 86 When you start to move a loaded tractor-trailer, you should put the vehicle In Parking In neutral In the lowest gear In the highest gear 65 / 86 If you are coming from behind the bus, stop at least _____ metres away. 20 10 25 15 66 / 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 67 / 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 68 / 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 69 / 86 What is the maximum number of hours you can drive in a day? 14 hours 10 hours 13 hours 8 hours 70 / 86 If brakes should fail on a level road, you should downshift and use engine braking to slow the vehicle. False True 71 / 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 72 / 86 When passing a cyclist, you must maintain a minimum distance of ______ 1 meter 2 meters 3 meters 4 meters 73 / 86 A driver is required to complete a vehicle inspection every _____ 24-hours period 14-hours period 10-hours period 48-hours period 74 / 86 After driving for 13 hours, you must take a minimum of ______ consecutive off-duty hours. 9 12 8 10 75 / 86 When driving on long downgrades, what is the best practice to control the speed? Threshold braking technique Using the engine brakes Using the parking brakes None of these 76 / 86 What should you do if you find a minor defect in the vehicle you are driving? 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 You don’t need to do anything as long as there is no police 77 / 86 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Prevents wheel lock but may not shortens the stopping distance Lock the wheels Prevents wheel lock and shortens the stopping distance Locks the wheels and shortens the stopping distance 78 / 86 Commercial vehicle and trailers must be inspected each year by _______. Police Driver A licensed motor-vehicle inspection mechanic Operator 79 / 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 10 metres from the nearest rail or gate Stop at least 8 metres from the nearest rail or gate Stop at least 5 metres from the nearest rail or gate 80 / 86 Who is responsible for the safe operating condition of a commercial motor vehicle? a) The mechanic b) Driver c) Operator d) Both b) and c) 81 / 86 What should you do before backing? Activate four-way flashers and sound horn Do all these Turn off phone/radio and open windows Use both rear-view mirrors 82 / 86 How to check if the coupling is secure? By lifting the landing gear By turning on the flashers By performing the tug test By visual inspection only 83 / 86 What is the recommended method when performing an alley dock? None of these Backing from the passenger’s side Backing from the driver’s side Backing at higher speed than recommended 84 / 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 inspection stations only At any time and any location 85 / 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 You should raise the landing gears The coupling is secure Fifth wheel need to be cleaned 86 / 86 Do not pass any vehicle within _____ metres of a pedestrian crossover. 15 25 20 30 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)