Ontario AZ Practice Test 04 /86 5 votes, 4 avg 4232 All AZ Driving Rules in English All Truck Driving Rules 30 Questions Passing Marks - 80% 1 / 86 How to check if the coupling is secure? By lifting the landing gear By visual inspection only By performing the tug test By turning on the flashers 2 / 86 What is the safe driving practice when you are rounding a right curve on a highway? Flashing the brake lights Keeping the front wheels close to the left side of the lane Keeping the front wheels close to the opposite side of the lane Keeping the front wheels close to the right side of the lane 3 / 86 You can be charged if you are impaired behind the wheel, even if you have not started to drive. False True 4 / 86 After driving for 13 hours, you must take a minimum of ______ consecutive off-duty hours. 8 10 9 12 5 / 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. 6 / 86 Drivers must re-check the cargo not more than ____ km from the point where the cargo was loaded. 80 100 60 40 7 / 86 It is illegal to: Do any of these Lend your licence Use an altered licence Use a fictitious or imitation licence 8 / 86 Where a school-crossing guard displays a red and white stop sign, you must Not use that road Stop before reaching the crossing Practice back parking Honk to let the guard know you are coming 9 / 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 10 / 86 What should you do if you are unable to keep to traffic speed? Activate your hazard lights Keep sounding the horn Inform the owner operator Stop and do not drive 11 / 86 Prior to the uncoupling/coupling procedure, you must always remember to: Roll down windows and turn off any audio systems Confirm the location is suitable and safe for uncoupling and coupling the truck and trailer. Do all these Sound your horn before backing (electric horn only if during the road test) 12 / 86 When passing a cyclist, you must maintain a minimum distance of ______ 2 meters 3 meters 1 meter 4 meters 13 / 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 14 / 86 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Locks the wheels and shortens the stopping distance Prevents wheel lock and shortens the stopping distance Lock the wheels Prevents wheel lock but may not shortens the stopping distance 15 / 86 All vehicles, including loads, are limited to a height of ________to ensure adequate clearance is maintained at bridges and overpasses. 4.15 metres 3.15 metres 5.15 metres 6.15 metres 16 / 86 What is the minimum distance that you must maintain if you are following another vehicle on a highway? 90 meters 60 meters 50 meters 80 meters 17 / 86 Who is responsible for the weight of the commercial vehicle? All of them Operators Drivers Shippers 18 / 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 19 / 86 The speed-limiting system of the commercial motor vehicles shall be properly set to no more than _______ 110 km/h 105 km/h 120 km/h 100 km/h 20 / 86 What should you do if low air-pressure warning device operates? Ignore the warning and keep driving Stop immediately in the safest available place and correct the loss of air pressure before proceeding Inform the operator and keep driving Tap on the warning device 21 / 86 What should you always carry when driving a commercial vehicle? A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days All of these Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate Original insurance certificate 22 / 86 What is the safe driving practice when you are rounding a left curve on a highway? 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 Keeping the front wheels close to the left side of the lane 23 / 86 When coupling you must align the fifth wheel lower coupler with the _____ Landing gear Trailer tires Air bags Trailer kingpin 24 / 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 25 / 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 26 / 86 What should you do before backing? Use both rear-view mirrors Do all these Activate four-way flashers and sound horn Turn off phone/radio and open windows 27 / 86 Any police officer or appointed ministry officer has the authority to perform a safety inspection At any time and any location At inspection stations only Only before staring the trip At night only 28 / 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 29 / 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 20 km and 30 km Between 40 km and 400 km Between 1000 km and 1500 km Between 80 km and 160 km 30 / 86 What is the best practice to safely complete a turn? Proceed slowly and cautiously and always monitor rear wheels to avoid curbs. Use four-way flashers Sound the horn to alert the traffic and pedestrians Always stop before making a turn 31 / 86 Who can adjust a commercial vehicle’s air brakes? Driver Certified mechanic No one Operator 32 / 86 What is the maximum number of hours you can drive in a day? 14 hours 10 hours 8 hours 13 hours 33 / 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 34 / 86 Commercial vehicle and trailers must be inspected each year by _______. Police Driver A licensed motor-vehicle inspection mechanic Operator 35 / 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 36 / 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 37 / 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) 38 / 86 What is the recommended method when performing an alley dock? Backing at higher speed than recommended None of these Backing from the passenger’s side Backing from the driver’s side 39 / 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 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 all these methods 40 / 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 41 / 86 Demerit points stay on your record for _____ 2 years from the date of the offence 6 years from the date of the offence 3 years from the date of the offence 5 years from the date of the offence 42 / 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 43 / 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 44 / 86 Which one of the following is considered off-duty? Inspection Time spent in the sleeper berth Driving Travelling as a co-driver 45 / 86 Which of the following document is not required to carry when driving a commercial vehicle? Valid driver’s license, original insurance certificate Original insurance certificate A daily log for the day and the previous fourteen days Safety standard certificate 46 / 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 47 / 86 When is a driver not required to inspect the load? At night If driver is getting late If the load is not heavy If the cargo is sealed in a vehicle and the driver has been ordered not to open it 48 / 86 What should you do after you have lowered the landing gear while uncoupling? Sound the horn Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines Connect air and electrical lines Perform a tug test 49 / 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 50 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the 14-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 32 36 78 72 51 / 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 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 90 metres (300 ft.) to both the front and rear of your vehicle 52 / 86 The maximum height for a vehicle in Ontario is_______. 5.15 metres 4.15 metres 3.15 metres 6.15 metres 53 / 86 The landing gear should be ________ when uncoupling. Lowered onto firm ground Lowered to raise the trailer from the fifth wheel Lowered before stopping Raised and stowed 54 / 86 How to ensure that a vehicle has passed the annual inspection? By Contacting the MTO By checking a valid inspection sticker affixed to the vehicle By checking an expired inspection sticker By checking the brakes of the vehicle 55 / 86 Wheels and tires must be installed by ________ Driver A Certified tire installer or a mechanic Owner Operator Dispatcher 56 / 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 57 / 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 100 days Up to 30 days Up to 20 days 58 / 86 When entering or exiting a roundabout, you must: Do all these Stop Ensure that you are in the appropriate lane Sound the horn 59 / 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 Drive faster so that you can reach your destination quickly Listen to loud music 60 / 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 3mm 2mm 1 mm 61 / 86 A daily inspection report is valid for _____. 12 hours 36 hours 24 hours 48 hours 62 / 86 What should you do if the tractor is jackknifing? Apply the trailer brakes Speed up Turn the steering wheel to left and right Apply the tractor brakes 63 / 86 If brakes should fail on a level road, you should downshift and use engine braking to slow the vehicle. True False 64 / 86 A driver must use the trailer hand valve, or the tractor protection valve to hold a parked unit. True False 65 / 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 66 / 86 If you are involved in a crash, you must exchange _____ information with the other driver. Insurance information, Name and address, License Plate Number Tire rim size Vehicle exhaust Vehicle horn type 67 / 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 68 / 86 If a truck inspection station is open, should you enter for the truck inspection? No, if you already have done the inspection Yes, only if you think your truck is in good condition Yes, you must enter and stop for inspection No, if you are getting late 69 / 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 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 70 / 86 If you are coming from behind the bus, stop at least _____ metres away. 25 10 20 15 71 / 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 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 yellow light at night and by a yellow flag at all other times 72 / 86 What is the safe driving practice before driving down long, steep hills? Turn off the engine Use parking brakes Shift into lower gear Sound the horn 73 / 86 What is the minimum tread depth of a rear tire of a motor vehicle? 1.5 millimetres 3.5 millimetres 4.5 millimetres 2.5 millimetres 74 / 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 75 / 86 Which of the following is the easiest and safest backing maneuver? Offset backing Alley dock backing Parallel backing Straight backing 76 / 86 A driver is required to complete a vehicle inspection every _____ 48-hours period 24-hours period 14-hours period 10-hours period 77 / 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 MTO officer The signature of the mechanic 78 / 86 To start a new cycle, a driver on the seven-day cycle must take ______consecutive hours off-duty. 32 78 72 36 79 / 86 What are the recommended stopping positions at the intersection? If there is an unmarked crosswalk, stop where you would if there were a marked crosswalk. 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 All of these are correct 80 / 86 The daily log must contain ____ Cycle that the driver is following Driver’s name Odometer reading, at the start of the day All of these 81 / 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 Both Vehicles Doesn’t matter Vehicle already in the intersection 82 / 86 When you start to move a loaded tractor-trailer, you should put the vehicle In neutral In the lowest gear In Parking In the highest gear 83 / 86 Do not pass any vehicle within _____ metres of a pedestrian crossover. 30 15 20 25 84 / 86 You must yield the right-of-way: To any vehicle approaching from the right at an uncontrolled intersection To the oncoming traffic when making a left turn To the first vehicle that come to a complete stop at an intersection with stop signs at all corners Under all these circumstances 85 / 86 The next step when you have raises and secured the landing gear is ______ Disconnect and secure air and electrical lines Locking the jaws Supply air to the trailer and test brake operation Turning on the flashers 86 / 86 A longer distance (wheel base) between the front wheels and the rear wheels of the vehicle creates: Less off-tracking More off-tracking Same off-tracking None of these 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)
