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

When they are folded in

When they are power-adjustable

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

When they are convex mirrors

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

4,600 kilograms

2,600 kilograms

14,000 kilograms

11,000 kilograms

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What can you NOT operate with a Class D licence?

A vehicle in Class G

A truck over 11,000 kg

A bus carrying passengers

A motor vehicle towing up to 4,600 kg

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

3.0 metres

2.0 metres

2.4 metres

2.6 metres

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

Any vehicle over 11,000 kg gross weight

A bus designed to carry 10 or more passengers

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

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

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

A bus carrying passengers for compensation

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

Any motorcycle and moped

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

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Which leased vehicles are exempt for personal use?

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

Only vehicles under 4,500 kg leased for work

Any commercial motor vehicle leased for more than 30 days

Only buses leased for personal vacations

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

4.15 metres

3.8 metres

5.0 metres

4.5 metres

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Which is a permit exemption under CVOR rules?

Any vehicle under 4,500 kg

Any vehicle with an expired plate

Commercial motor vehicles operating under an In-Transit permit

Any vehicle with a diplomatic plate

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

Only municipal fleets

Only private individuals testing used cars

Only rental car agencies

Vehicle manufacturers, dealers, or repair/customizing businesses

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For which vehicles does the CVOR certificate requirement apply?

Only buses designed to carry 20 or more passengers

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

Only trucks plated in Ontario

Only vehicles carrying hazardous materials

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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 only a Class D licence

You will be issued an AR (A Restricted) licence

You will automatically fail the road test

You will be issued a full Class A licence

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

Ontario, United States, or Mexico

Ontario and Quebec only

Ontario only

United States only

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

A bus carrying passengers

A Class D vehicle

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

A Class G vehicle

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Which is an example of a personal use exemption?

Buses that are used for personal purposes

Buses used for scheduled passenger service

Buses used for paid charter trips

Buses transporting passengers for compensation

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

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

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

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What is required to register for a CVOR certificate?

Completion of a Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration application

Passing a Class A road test

Having at least five commercial vehicles

Obtaining a medical certificate only

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Which of the following is also a commercial vehicle exception?

Rental cube vans used for deliveries

Motor coaches

Heavy dump trucks

Hearses and casket wagons

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

Drivers, operators and shippers

Operators only

Drivers only

Shippers only

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

Air brakes on the tractor only

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

Hydraulic brakes on both truck/tractor and trailer

No air brakes allowed on the trailer

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

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

Only recreational vehicles over 14,000 kg

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

One year

Ten years

Five years

Three years

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

Your medical practitioner or optometrist

Your family members

Your employer

The vehicle manufacturer

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

100

155

300

255

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

A completed satisfactory ministry medical certificate

A CVOR certificate

Proof of employment as a commercial driver

A school bus endorsement

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

Trailer must have only hydraulic brakes

Trailer must have no brakes at all

Trailer must have a full air brake system

Trailer is not equipped with air brakes

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

School buses

Intercity buses

Charter coaches

Fire department vehicles

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

Class M (motorcycle)

Class B (school bus)

Class G

Class A

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

Straight trucks over 11,000 kg

Tractor‑trailers over 23 metres long

Motor homes

Pickup trucks carrying tools for work

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What does the CVOR system track?

The financial performance of carriers

The fuel economy of all commercial fleets in Ontario

The number of highway patrol inspections per year

The safety performance of truck and bus operations in Ontario

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

Suspend all driver’s licences for the company

Immediately cancel all plates and permits

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

Arrest the operator

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

All pick-up trucks, including those used for business

Only pick-up trucks towing heavy commercial trailers

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

Only pick-up trucks registered as farm vehicles

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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?

Your application will be refused

You will receive a temporary licence only

You will only be issued a Class G licence

You will be allowed to drive with conditions

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

Only the registered owner of the truck

Only the driver of a commercial truck

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

Only the mechanic who repairs the vehicles

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What does CVOR stand for?

Commercial Vehicle Operations Record

Certified Vehicle Operator Registry

Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration

Commercial Vehicle Oversight Report

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

Confiscation of all commercial vehicles

Cancellation or suspension of the CVOR certificate, plates and permits

Lifetime ban from driving in Ontario

Automatic imprisonment of the operator

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

Ambulances

Commercial tow trucks

Tractor-trailers hauling freight

Buses carrying passengers

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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

Any vehicle in Class D without restrictions

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

Any commercial truck over 11,000 kg

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Which of the following requires a CVOR certificate?

Driving a private passenger car

Operating any pick-up truck for personal use

Driving any motorcycle on a highway

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

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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.