Alberta Commercial Operator’s Licence Practice Quiz 03

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AB Commercial Driver Licence - Quiz 3

If reversing a school bus and you lose sight of the guide, what should you do?

a. Tap the horn

b. Stop immediately

c. Adjust your mirrors

d. Slow your reversing speed

Question 1 of 30

As a school bus driver, you should never:

a. Drive with open front doors

b. All answers are correct

c. Break the four-second following rule

d. Refuel a bus with passengers aboard

Question 2 of 30

Who is legally allowed to refuel a propane vehicle?

a. Only those wearing protective gloves and clothing

b. Only those holding a Class 1 licence

c. Only those over 18 years of age

d. Only those with proper certification or training

Question 3 of 30

Which of the following road surfaces will help you achieve the best fuel efficiency?

a. Mountainous highway

b. Flat, two-lane highway

c. Suburban roads

d. Flat, multi-lane highway

Question 4 of 30

When loading a dump vehicle, what is one of the steps you must follow before moving the vehicle?

a. Secure the load so that it will not blow or fall off

b. Ensure all of the material is grouped towards one side of the box

c. Check that large items are not protruding more than 1 metre from the sides of the vehicle

d. Tarp the load, but only if this is part of your carrier's policy

Question 5 of 30

Which of the following is not a considered a Class 4 vehicle?

a. Thirty-passenger school bus

b. Taxi

c. Ambulance

d. Sixteen-passenger mini bus for hire

Question 6 of 30

Who from the choices below is exempt from wearing a seat belt where the assemblies are provided?

a. School bus drivers

b. Dangerous goods carriers

c. Emergency medical responders

d. The driver of a taxicab when carrying a passenger for hire

Question 7 of 30

If you are operating an ambulance during an emergency, you could use the red flashing overhead lights and not the siren when:

a. You have received complaints from the public about excessive noise

b. Never. You are required by law to always use the siren during an emergency

c. You do not want to frighten other motorists and possibly cause an accident

d. There is little traffic in the streets

Question 8 of 30

An oxidizing substance is defined as:

a. A substance that might spontaneously combust when exposed to air

b. An organism that is believed to be infectious to humans

c. A substance or article that explodes as a mass

d. A substance that contributes to the combustion of other material by yielding oxygen

Question 9 of 30

What is the correct order of actions when operating a fire extinguisher?

a. Aim; Pull; Squeeze; Sweep

b. Pull; Aim; Squeeze; Sweep

c. Aim; Squeeze; Sweep; Pull

d. Sweep; Aim; Pull; Squeeze

Question 10 of 30

Emergency medical responders driving with their sirens on are granted special driving permissions, but they are not able to:

a. Proceed through stop signs without stopping

b. Park in a designated loading zone

c. Discard any and all laws under the Traffic Safety Act

d. Drive the vehicle in excess of the speed limit

Question 11 of 30

When parking a school bus downhill (on the right-hand side of the road), which of the following should you not do?

a. Leave the vehicle in neutral if it has a manual transmission

b. Allow the front wheel to make contact with the curb

c. Engage the parking brake

d. Turn the front wheels to the right

Question 12 of 30

When going through urban areas, all drivers must:

a. Encourage other vehicles to pass you before making left turns

b. Activate the emergency hazard lights during night-time hours

c. Drive only on the routes specified for trucks and dangerous goods vehicles

d. Stop before every uncontrolled railway crossing

Question 13 of 30

You are driving a school bus on a foggy day with low visibility and you stop at an uncontrolled railway crossing. What is the best course of action to ensure safety?

a. Proceed very slowly towards the tracks beyond the normal 5 metre stopping distance to get a closer look

b. Listen very carefully for a train whistle and if proceed carefully if you do not hear one

c. Walk to the track yourself to see if you can cross safely, remembering to shut off the engine and set the brakes first

d. Instruct one of the passengers to walk to the track to see if there are any trains coming

Question 14 of 30

When approaching a very busy intersection in an emergency vehicle with your sirens and lights activated, you should:

a. Slow down

b. All answers are correct

c. Watch out for pedestrians

d. Ensure that other drivers have seen you before proceeding through a red light

Question 15 of 30

When performing a turnaround with a school bus, the correct procedure is to:

a. Unload passengers just before you begin reversing

b. Wait for traffic to pass around you before reversing safely

c. Stop the bus approximately three bus lengths ahead of the road you will be reversing into

d. Only back onto a highway if there are no vehicles coming in either direction

Question 16 of 30

Which of the following is correct procedure for a stopping at an uncontrolled railway crossing with a Class 2 vehicle?

a. Stop at least 15 metres in advance of the track

b. Leave the front door closed at all times

c. If on a multi-lane highway, move to the far right lane in advance of the crossing

d. Activate the alternately flashing amber or red lights

Question 17 of 30

What is the maximum speed limit for a loaded bus under ideal conditions?

a. 90 km/h or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower

b. Speed limits only apply to loaded school buses

c. Whatever is the posted speed limit

d. 100 km/h or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower

Question 18 of 30

Ultimately, whose responsibility is it to ensure that employees have the proper training to work safely with dangerous goods?

a. The carrier

b. The training provider

c. The employee

d. A dangerous goods inspector

Question 19 of 30

When reversing to unload a dump vehicle, you should:

a. Back the vehicle to the passenger's side (right)

b. Use the backing alarm if the vehicle is equipped with one

c. Avoid using your mirrors and rely entirely on the hand signals of the guide

d. Position the guide so that he or she can see your path, but cannot be seen by you

Question 20 of 30

When preparing to discharge a fire extinguisher to put out a fire, you should hold the extinguisher in what position?

a. However you can get the tightest grip

b. Parallel to the ground

c. In line with the top of the flames

d. Upright

Question 21 of 30

Which of the following is not a class of dangerous goods?

a. Explosives

b. Biohazardous substances

c. Radioactive materials

d. Toxic substances

Question 22 of 30

How many hazard classes of dangerous goods are there?

a. 8

b. 6

c. 9

d. 7

Question 23 of 30

Which of the following situations could be unsafe when unloading a Class 3 vehicle into a hopper?

a. Unloading when there are people within the radius of the raised box

b. Lowering the box and getting into the box if you need to loosen items that are stuck

c. Using a guide for hand signals

d. Unloading on rocky terrain

Question 24 of 30

What is the best approach for ensuring that students are behaved and conduct themselves safely on the bus?

a. Organize a surprise evacuation drill to explain the safety procedures at your own convenience

b. Let the students know that if they cause any problems they will be ejected from the bus immediately

c. Establish a good relationship with students, parents and teachers so that everyone is aware of the rules

d. Relax the normal safety provisions if it helps to keep the students quiet

Question 25 of 30

If you are a school bus driver and there is a breakdown, the best course of action is to:

a. Activate the alternating flashing amber lights

b. Get all of the passengers off the bus as soon as possible regardless of the problem

c. Stop the bus as far off the roadway as practical and radio for help if you cannot fix the problem

d. Place an approved warning device a few metres in front of the bus to alert other drivers

Question 26 of 30

When squeezing the fire extinguisher, what motion should you follow?

a. Sweep the extinguisher towards where the wind is blowing

b. Sweep the extinguisher from side-to-side, starting from the middle of the fire

c. Sweep the extinguisher up-and-down, starting at the base of the fire

d. Sweep the extinguisher from side-to-side, starting at one side of the fire

Question 27 of 30

Which of the following is correct about assisting a person in a wheelchair?

a. If there are bumps in the pavement, turn around and reverse the wheelchair over them

b. Fold back the foot rests because they could bang into something

c. Ensure that the wheelchair brakes are applied when the wheelchair is stopped

d. Focus your attention on the person instead of the ground while pushing the wheelchair

Question 28 of 30

Which of statements below about making a turn with a school bus is false?

a. Check the mirrors as you are turning for swing and clearance

b. When stopped waiting to turn left, point the front wheels to a ten o'clock position

c. Avoid shifting gears during the turn

d. Use the outer left turning lane when dual left turn lanes are available

Question 29 of 30

When parking a single unit Class 3 motor vehicle uphill, without a curb, the front wheels should be:

a. Turned to the left

b. On the grass or sidewalk

c. Pointed straight ahead

d. Turned to the right

Question 30 of 30

It is recommended that you take a practice test before you take the actual written test. Please note, however, that this is not the actual test, and you will not receive your license if you pass this sample practice test. If you’re getting your commercial licence, you've come to the right place.

This practice test will give you the necessary information for learning to drive a truck, tractor-trailer, ambulance, taxi or bus.
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The actual knowledge test is 30 multiple choice questions and you must score a minimum of 25 correct responses out of 30 to pass.

Alberta Commercial Operator’s Licence Knowledge Test Practice 03