ALBERTA COMMERCIAL OPERATOR’S LICENCE TEST 03

Commercial drivers in Alberta, Canada must adhere to strict traffic rules in order to maintain safety on the roads.

AB Commercial Driver Licence - Quiz 3

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

a. Slow your reversing speed

b. Stop immediately

c. Tap the horn

d. Adjust your mirrors

Question 1 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. Place an approved warning device a few metres in front of the bus to alert other drivers

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

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

Question 2 of 30

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

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

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

c. Leave the front door closed at all times

d. Activate the alternately flashing amber or red lights

Question 3 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. Allow the front wheel to make contact with the curb

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

c. Turn the front wheels to the right

d. Engage the parking brake

Question 4 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. Instruct one of the passengers to walk to the track to see if there are any trains coming

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

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

Question 5 of 30

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

a. Mountainous highway

b. Flat, multi-lane highway

c. Suburban roads

d. Flat, two-lane highway

Question 6 of 30

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

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

b. Sweep the extinguisher towards where the wind is blowing

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

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

Question 7 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. The driver of a taxicab when carrying a passenger for hire

d. Emergency medical responders

Question 8 of 30

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

a. The employee

b. The training provider

c. The carrier

d. A dangerous goods inspector

Question 9 of 30

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

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

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

c. Whatever is the posted speed limit

d. Speed limits only apply to loaded school buses

Question 10 of 30

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

a. Aim; Squeeze; Sweep; Pull

b. Aim; Pull; Squeeze; Sweep

c. Sweep; Aim; Pull; Squeeze

d. Pull; Aim; Squeeze; Sweep

Question 11 of 30

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

a. Avoid shifting gears during the turn

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

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

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

Question 12 of 30

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

a. Unloading on rocky terrain

b. Using a guide for hand signals

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

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

Question 13 of 30

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

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

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

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

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

Question 14 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 do not want to frighten other motorists and possibly cause an accident

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

c. There is little traffic in the streets

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

Question 15 of 30

Who is legally allowed to refuel a propane vehicle?

a. Only those over 18 years of age

b. Only those with proper certification or training

c. Only those wearing protective gloves and clothing

d. Only those holding a Class 1 licence

Question 16 of 30

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

a. All answers are correct

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

c. Slow down

d. Watch out for pedestrians

Question 17 of 30

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

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

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

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

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

Question 18 of 30

When reversing to unload a dump vehicle, you should:

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

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

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

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

Question 19 of 30

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

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

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

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 20 of 30

As a school bus driver, you should never:

a. Refuel a bus with passengers aboard

b. Drive with open front doors

c. All answers are correct

d. Break the four-second following rule

Question 21 of 30

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

a. Park in a designated loading zone

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

c. Proceed through stop signs without stopping

d. Drive the vehicle in excess of the speed limit

Question 22 of 30

When going through urban areas, all drivers must:

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

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

c. Stop before every uncontrolled railway crossing

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

Question 23 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 24 of 30

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

a. Radioactive materials

b. Toxic substances

c. Explosives

d. Biohazardous substances

Question 25 of 30

An oxidizing substance is defined as:

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

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

c. A substance or article that explodes as a mass

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

Question 26 of 30

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

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

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

c. Unload passengers just before you begin reversing

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

Question 27 of 30

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

a. Ambulance

b. Taxi

c. Sixteen-passenger mini bus for hire

d. Thirty-passenger school bus

Question 28 of 30

How many hazard classes of dangerous goods are there?

a. 6

b. 9

c. 7

d. 8

Question 29 of 30

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

a. Upright

b. However you can get the tightest grip

c. In line with the top of the flames

d. Parallel to the ground

Question 30 of 30

They must have a valid commercial operator’s license and maintain a clean driving record. Commercial drivers are subject to different regulations regarding how many hours they can work and drive daily, with mandatory breaks required to prevent fatigue. They must also follow stringent vehicle inspection and maintenance protocols to ensure their vehicles operate safely. In addition, commercial drivers are held to a higher standard when it comes to impaired driving and is subject to lower legal blood alcohol limits. Failure to adhere to these regulations can result in fines, loss of licensing, or even imprisonment. By following these traffic rules, commercial drivers in Alberta can help ensure the safety of themselves and others while on the roads.

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; you must score at least 25 correct responses out of 30 to pass.