Chapter 1-2: A and D licence classes and requirements

The “A and D Licence Classes and Requirements” section of the Ontario truck driver knowledge test focuses on the qualifications and responsibilities for operating large commercial vehicles.

Ontario Truck Driver Test - Chapter 1-2: A and D licence classes and requirements

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Which of the following requires a CVOR certificate?

Driving a private passenger car

Driving any motorcycle on a highway

Operating trucks with registered plated weight over 4,500 kg in Ontario

Operating any pick-up truck for personal use

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What fee applies for the application and issuance of an original CVOR certificate?

255

300

100

155

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What does the CVOR system track?

The fuel economy of all commercial fleets in Ontario

The financial performance of carriers

The safety performance of truck and bus operations in Ontario

The number of highway patrol inspections per year

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What does CVOR stand for?

Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration

Commercial Vehicle Oversight Report

Certified Vehicle Operator Registry

Commercial Vehicle Operations Record

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What is one limit of a Class D licence with RV restriction (condition Q)?

It does not permit you to operate any recreational vehicle

It does not permit you to drive other types of vehicles in Class D

It does not permit you to operate vehicles in Class G

It only permits you to tow trailers under 4,600 kg

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Which of the following is listed as an exception to the commercial vehicle definition for CVOR purposes?

Commercial tow trucks

Tractor-trailers hauling freight

Buses carrying passengers

Ambulances

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What is the maximum legal width for most commercial motor vehicles (excluding allowed exceptions)?

2.6 metres

3.0 metres

2.0 metres

2.4 metres

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What is the maximum permitted height for vehicles, including loads?

4.15 metres

4.5 metres

5.0 metres

3.8 metres

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What can you drive with a Class D driver’s licence?

Any motorcycle and moped

A motor vehicle exceeding 11,000 kg gross or registered gross weight

A bus carrying passengers for compensation

A combination where the towed vehicle exceeds 4,600 kg gross weight

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What brake requirement must be met for a full Class A vehicle configuration?

A full air brake system on both truck/tractor and trailer

Hydraulic brakes on both truck/tractor and trailer

Air brakes on the tractor only

No air brakes allowed on the trailer

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What is the maximum length for a combination of vehicles (other than qualifying double‑trailer combinations)?

23 metres

14.65 metres

16.2 metres

30 metres

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What is the difference in trailer brake equipment for a Restricted Class A configuration?

Trailer must have no brakes at all

Trailer must have a full air brake system

Trailer must have only hydraulic brakes

Trailer is not equipped with air brakes

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Which additional class of vehicle does a Class D licence allow you to operate?

Class G

Class B (school bus)

Class M (motorcycle)

Class A

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Which pick-up trucks generally fall under personal use exemptions?

All pick-up trucks, including those used for business

Most pick-up trucks used for personal purposes and not carrying or towing commercial cargo or tools

Only pick-up trucks towing heavy commercial trailers

Only pick-up trucks registered as farm vehicles

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Which vehicles can you drive with a full Class A driver’s licence?

Only recreational vehicles over 14,000 kg

Only straight trucks over 11,000 kg and vehicles in class G

Any combination where the towed vehicles exceed 4,600 kg and vehicles in classes D and G

Any bus carrying passengers and vehicles in classes D and G

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Which type of vehicle is also exempt as a commercial vehicle in this context?

Charter coaches

Intercity buses

Fire department vehicles

School buses

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When determining vehicle width, when are mirrors not included in the measurement?

When they are power-adjustable

When they do not extend more than 30 cm beyond the vehicle on either side

When they are folded in

When they are convex mirrors

18 / 40

Which organizations may use temporary permits and plates that are exempt?

Only private individuals testing used cars

Only rental car agencies

Vehicle manufacturers, dealers, or repair/customizing businesses

Only municipal fleets

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What happens if your physical or medical condition does not meet the standards in the regulations of the Highway Traffic Act?

You will only be issued a Class G licence

You will receive a temporary licence only

Your application will be refused

You will be allowed to drive with conditions

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What is one of the minimum requirements for a full Class A vehicle configuration?

Truck/tractor and trailer with MGVWR of at least 4,600 kg

A bus designed to carry 10 or more passengers

Truck/tractor and trailer with MGVWR of at least 3,000 kg

Any vehicle over 11,000 kg gross weight

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What is required to register for a CVOR certificate?

Passing a Class A road test

Having at least five commercial vehicles

Obtaining a medical certificate only

Completion of a Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration application

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What is the maximum total gross weight of the towed vehicle allowed in a Class D combination?

4,600 kilograms

14,000 kilograms

11,000 kilograms

2,600 kilograms

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Who can be charged with an offence if a commercial vehicle is overweight?

Shippers only

Drivers, operators and shippers

Drivers only

Operators only

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When applying for a Class A or D licence, what must you provide?

A school bus endorsement

Proof of employment as a commercial driver

A CVOR certificate

A completed satisfactory ministry medical certificate

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Who is required by law to report medical conditions that may affect driving safety?

The vehicle manufacturer

Your family members

Your employer

Your medical practitioner or optometrist

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What sanctions may the ministry impose if an operator’s CVOR record does not improve?

Confiscation of all commercial vehicles

Lifetime ban from driving in Ontario

Cancellation or suspension of the CVOR certificate, plates and permits

Automatic imprisonment of the operator

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Which is an example of a personal use exemption?

Buses used for scheduled passenger service

Buses used for paid charter trips

Buses that are used for personal purposes

Buses transporting passengers for compensation

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What happens if you complete a Class A road test in a vehicle that does NOT meet full Class A requirements?

You will be issued an AR (A Restricted) licence

You will be issued only a Class D licence

You will automatically fail the road test

You will be issued a full Class A licence

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For which vehicles does the CVOR certificate requirement apply?

Only buses designed to carry 20 or more passengers

Only vehicles carrying hazardous materials

Only trucks plated in Ontario

Trucks over 4,500 kg and buses designed to carry 10 or more passengers

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Who is considered a commercial vehicle operator under the CVOR program?

A person or company responsible for the operation of a truck or bus

Only the mechanic who repairs the vehicles

Only the registered owner of the truck

Only the driver of a commercial truck

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Which of the following are you NOT allowed to drive with a Class A licence?

A Class D vehicle

A Class G vehicle

A bus carrying passengers

A truck-tractor and trailer combination over 4,600 kg

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Which is a permit exemption under CVOR rules?

Any vehicle under 4,500 kg

Any vehicle with a diplomatic plate

Commercial motor vehicles operating under an In-Transit permit

Any vehicle with an expired plate

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Which of the following is also a commercial vehicle exception?

Motor coaches

Heavy dump trucks

Rental cube vans used for deliveries

Hearses and casket wagons

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Which leased vehicles are exempt for personal use?

Only vehicles under 4,500 kg leased for work

Commercial motor vehicles leased for no longer than 30 days for personal use

Any commercial motor vehicle leased for more than 30 days

Only buses leased for personal vacations

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What can you NOT operate with a Class D licence?

A motor vehicle towing up to 4,600 kg

A truck over 11,000 kg

A bus carrying passengers

A vehicle in Class G

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How long do items remain on an operator’s CVOR record from the date of the offence?

Three years

One year

Five years

Ten years

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If an operator’s CVOR record becomes unacceptable, what may the ministry do first?

Immediately cancel all plates and permits

Send a warning letter, conduct an audit, or request a meeting

Arrest the operator

Suspend all driver’s licences for the company

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Which of the following is listed as a commercial vehicle exception?

Straight trucks over 11,000 kg

Motor homes

Pickup trucks carrying tools for work

Tractor‑trailers over 23 metres long

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What does a Class D licence with RV restriction (condition Q) allow you to drive?

Any bus designed for 10 or more passengers

A recreational vehicle of any weight, including over 14,000 kg

Any vehicle in Class D without restrictions

Any commercial truck over 11,000 kg

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In which jurisdictions’ plated vehicles does the CVOR requirement apply when in Ontario?

Ontario, United States, or Mexico

United States only

Ontario and Quebec only

Ontario only

Your score is

Class A licences permit drivers to operate tractor-trailers and other large combinations, while Class D licences cover straight trucks over 11,000 kg. This section tests understanding of vehicle types, licensing prerequisites, medical and vision standards, and age requirements. Knowledge of specific endorsements, restrictions, and renewal procedures is also important. Mastery of these requirements ensures drivers are legally eligible and prepared to safely operate commercial vehicles, contributing to safer and more efficient transportation across Ontario.