Ontario AZ Practice Test 04 /86 6 votes, 4.2 avg 4766 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 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 2 / 86 What is the recommended method when performing an alley dock? Backing at higher speed than recommended Backing from the driver’s side None of these Backing from the passenger’s side 3 / 86 A daily inspection report is valid for _____. 48 hours 24 hours 36 hours 12 hours 4 / 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 all these methods 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 5 / 86 After driving for 13 hours, you must take a minimum of ______ consecutive off-duty hours. 8 9 12 10 6 / 86 What is the safe driving practice before driving down long, steep hills? Turn off the engine Sound the horn Shift into lower gear Use parking brakes 7 / 86 What is purpose of the central apron in a roundabout? Acts as an extra lane for all vehicles Nothing. Just a design Acts as an extra lane for large vehicles 8 / 86 What is the maximum number of hours you can drive in a day? 14 hours 10 hours 8 hours 13 hours 9 / 86 Who is responsible for the safe operating condition of a commercial motor vehicle? a) The mechanic c) Operator d) Both b) and c) b) Driver 10 / 86 Why should you check under the hood? To ensure the fluid levels To check the flashers To ensure horn is working To ensure engine is running 11 / 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 20 days Up to 30 days Up to 60 days Up to 100 days 12 / 86 When driving on long downgrades, what is the best practice to control the speed? Threshold braking technique None of these Using the parking brakes Using the engine brakes 13 / 86 A driver is required to complete a vehicle inspection every _____ 14-hours period 24-hours period 10-hours period 48-hours period 14 / 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 26 meters 24 meters 25 meters 15 / 86 When sharing the road with smaller vehicles, you must Do all these Slow down enough to let other vehicle pass safely Maintain the safe following distance Signal before turning, slowing or stopping 16 / 86 What should you do before backing? Do all these Use both rear-view mirrors Turn off phone/radio and open windows Activate four-way flashers and sound horn 17 / 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 18 / 86 The maximum height for a vehicle in Ontario is_______. 6.15 metres 3.15 metres 5.15 metres 4.15 metres 19 / 86 When entering or exiting a roundabout, you must: Do all these Stop Ensure that you are in the appropriate lane Sound the horn 20 / 86 What should you do if you find a minor defect in the vehicle you are 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 Report the defect to the operator and keep driving Record the defect on the inspection report and report the defect to the operator 21 / 86 It is illegal to: Lend your licence Do any of these Use an altered licence Use a fictitious or imitation licence 22 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the 14-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 32 72 36 78 23 / 86 Prior to the uncoupling/coupling procedure, you must always remember to: 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 Roll down windows and turn off any audio systems 24 / 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 secure You should raise the landing gears Fifth wheel need to be cleaned The coupling is not secure 25 / 86 What is the best practice to safely complete a turn? 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. Use four-way flashers 26 / 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 27 / 86 What is the minimum tread depth of a rear tire of a motor vehicle? 3.5 millimetres 2.5 millimetres 4.5 millimetres 1.5 millimetres 28 / 86 What is the most common reason for taking a commercial vehicle out of service? Defective wipers Defective lights Out-of-adjustment air brakes None of these 29 / 86 The daily log must contain ____ Cycle that the driver is following Odometer reading, at the start of the day Driver’s name All of these 30 / 86 What is the minimum distance that you must maintain if you are following another vehicle on a highway? 60 meters 90 meters 80 meters 50 meters 31 / 86 Any load overhanging the rear of a vehicle by 1.5 metres (5 ft.) or more should be marked by A yellow light at night and by a yellow flag at all other times 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 32 / 86 How to ensure that a vehicle has passed the annual inspection? By checking a valid inspection sticker affixed to the vehicle By Contacting the MTO By checking the brakes of the vehicle By checking an expired inspection sticker 33 / 86 The hours-of-service regulations apply to drivers of the following types of vehicles: Commercial motor vehicles having gross weight of not more than 4,500 kilograms Tow trucks over 2900 kilograms Motor homes over 2100 kilograms Commercial motor vehicles having gross weight over 4,500 kilograms 34 / 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 35 / 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 36 / 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 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 37 / 86 When coupling you must align the fifth wheel lower coupler with the _____ Landing gear Air bags Trailer tires Trailer kingpin 38 / 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 Any of these occurs The vehicle has been driven for 240 km The vehicle has been driven for three hours 39 / 86 You must yield the right-of-way: 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 Under all these circumstances 40 / 86 You can be charged if you are impaired behind the wheel, even if you have not started to drive. True False 41 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the seven-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 72 36 78 32 42 / 86 When you start to move a loaded tractor-trailer, you should put the vehicle In Parking In the highest gear In the lowest gear In neutral 43 / 86 Wheels and tires must be installed by ________ A Certified tire installer or a mechanic Driver Owner Operator Dispatcher 44 / 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 45 / 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. 3mm 1 mm 4mm 2mm 46 / 86 The speed-limiting system of the commercial motor vehicles shall be properly set to no more than _______ 120 km/h 105 km/h 110 km/h 100 km/h 47 / 86 Out of the following, what a properly completed inspection report contains: The signature of the mechanic The signature of MTO officer The signature of the person who completed the inspection report The signature of the dispatcher 48 / 86 In a period of seven consecutive days, a driver cannot drive after having been on-duty for _______ 50 hours 70 hours 80 hours 60 hours 49 / 86 When approaching a railway crossing where the signal lights are activated, where should you stop. Stop at least 8 metres from the nearest rail or gate 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 2 metres from the nearest rail or gate 50 / 86 Which of the following is the easiest and safest backing maneuver? Alley dock backing Straight backing Parallel backing Offset backing 51 / 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 Vehicle already in the intersection Both Vehicles Doesn’t matter 52 / 86 What should you do if you are feeling drowsy when driving? Listen to loud music Pull off the road and park your vehicle in a safe, secure place and rest Drink coffee Drive faster so that you can reach your destination quickly 53 / 86 Who is responsible for the weight of the commercial vehicle? Shippers All of them Drivers Operators 54 / 86 What should you do after you have lowered the landing gear while uncoupling? Perform a tug test Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines Connect air and electrical lines Sound the horn 55 / 86 Drivers must re-check the cargo not more than ____ km from the point where the cargo was loaded. 60 100 40 80 56 / 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 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 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 180-km radius of where they start the day and return to the same location at the end of the day. 57 / 86 What should you do if the tractor is jackknifing? Turn the steering wheel to left and right Apply the trailer brakes Apply the tractor brakes Speed up 58 / 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 59 / 86 Commercial vehicle and trailers must be inspected each year by _______. Operator Driver Police A licensed motor-vehicle inspection mechanic 60 / 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 61 / 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 62 / 86 Who can adjust a commercial vehicle’s air brakes? Driver No one Certified mechanic Operator 63 / 86 Which of the following document is not required to carry when driving a commercial vehicle? Safety standard certificate Original insurance certificate A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate 64 / 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 65 / 86 Which one of the following is considered off-duty? Time spent in the sleeper berth Driving Travelling as a co-driver Inspection 66 / 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 67 / 86 Before starting the coupling always check that 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 Fifth wheel is tilted, and jaws are closed 68 / 86 If brakes should fail on a level road, you should downshift and use engine braking to slow the vehicle. True False 69 / 86 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Lock the wheels Locks the wheels and shortens the stopping distance Prevents wheel lock and shortens the stopping distance Prevents wheel lock but may not shortens the stopping distance 70 / 86 What should you always carry when driving a commercial vehicle? All of these Original insurance certificate A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate 71 / 86 A driver must use the trailer hand valve, or the tractor protection valve to hold a parked unit. False True 72 / 86 When is a driver not required to inspect the load? 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 At night 73 / 86 What should you do if you find a major 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 Ignore the defect if you are getting late Report the defect to the operator and do not drive until the defect is repaired 74 / 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 a stop line, stop just before the line All of these are correct If there is an unmarked crosswalk, stop where you would if there were a marked crosswalk. 75 / 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 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 60 metres (200 ft.) to both the front and rear of your vehicle 76 / 86 A longer distance (wheel base) between the front wheels and the rear wheels of the vehicle creates: Same off-tracking None of these Less off-tracking More off-tracking 77 / 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 78 / 86 When passing a cyclist, you must maintain a minimum distance of ______ 4 meters 2 meters 3 meters 1 meter 79 / 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 80 / 86 The landing gear should be ________ when uncoupling. Raised and stowed Lowered onto firm ground Lowered before stopping Lowered to raise the trailer from the fifth wheel 81 / 86 Do not pass any vehicle within _____ metres of a pedestrian crossover. 15 20 25 30 82 / 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 83 / 86 If you are coming from behind the bus, stop at least _____ metres away. 25 15 20 10 84 / 86 Any police officer or appointed ministry officer has the authority to perform a safety inspection Only before staring the trip At inspection stations only At night only At any time and any location 85 / 86 If you are involved in a crash, you must exchange _____ information with the other driver. Vehicle exhaust Insurance information, Name and address, License Plate Number Vehicle horn type Tire rim size 86 / 86 How can you minimize the risk of developing a dangerous situation? By driving only daylight hours By checking the traffic as far as possible By continuously sounding the horn By driving with flashers on 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)
