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.

Alberta Commercial Driver Test 03

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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?

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

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

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

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

2 / 30

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

Stop immediately

Adjust your mirrors

Slow your reversing speed

Tap the horn

3 / 30

Who is legally allowed to refuel a propane vehicle?

Only those wearing protective gloves and clothing

Only those over 18 years of age

Only those with proper certification or training

Only those holding a Class 1 licence

4 / 30

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

Pull; Aim; Squeeze; Sweep

Aim; Pull; Squeeze; Sweep

Sweep; Aim; Pull; Squeeze

Aim; Squeeze; Sweep; Pull

5 / 30

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

However you can get the tightest grip

Upright

Parallel to the ground

In line with the top of the flames

6 / 30

How many hazard classes of dangerous goods are there?

7 / 30

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

Taxi

Sixteen-passenger mini bus for hire

Thirty-passenger school bus

Ambulance

8 / 30

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

Toxic substances

Biohazardous substances

Radioactive materials

Explosives

9 / 30

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

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

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

Using a guide for hand signals

Unloading on rocky terrain

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

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

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

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

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

11 / 30

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

Dangerous goods carriers

The driver of a taxicab when carrying a passenger for hire

School bus drivers

Emergency medical responders

12 / 30

When reversing to unload a dump vehicle, you should:

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

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

Use the backing alarm if the vehicle is equipped with one

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

13 / 30

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

Engage the parking brake

Turn the front wheels to the right

Leave the vehicle in neutral if it has a manual transmission

Allow the front wheel to make contact with the curb

14 / 30

As a school bus driver, you should never:

Break the four-second following rule

All answers are correct

Drive with open front doors

Refuel a bus with passengers aboard

15 / 30

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

Unload passengers just before you begin reversing

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

Wait for traffic to pass around you before reversing safely

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

16 / 30

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

There is little traffic in the streets

You have received complaints from the public about excessive noise

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

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

17 / 30

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

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

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

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

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

18 / 30

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

Discard any and all laws under the Traffic Safety Act

Proceed through stop signs without stopping

Park in a designated loading zone

Drive the vehicle in excess of the speed limit

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

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

Fold back the foot rests because they could bang into something

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

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

20 / 30

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

Watch out for pedestrians

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

All answers are correct

Slow down

21 / 30

When going through urban areas, all drivers must:

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

Encourage other vehicles to pass you before making left turns

Stop before every uncontrolled railway crossing

Activate the emergency hazard lights during night-time hours

22 / 30

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

On the grass or sidewalk

Turned to the right

Turned to the left

Pointed straight ahead

23 / 30

An oxidizing substance is defined as:

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

A substance that might spontaneously combust when exposed to air

An organism that is believed to be infectious to humans

A substance or article that explodes as a mass

24 / 30

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

Mountainous highway

Flat, multi-lane highway

Flat, two-lane highway

Suburban roads

25 / 30

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

Activate the alternately flashing amber or red lights

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

Leave the front door closed at all times

Stop at least 15 metres in advance of the track

26 / 30

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

Check the mirrors as you are turning for swing and clearance

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

Avoid shifting gears during the turn

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

27 / 30

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

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

Sweep the extinguisher towards where the wind is blowing

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

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

28 / 30

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

Whatever is the posted speed limit

Speed limits only apply to loaded school buses

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

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

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

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

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

Activate the alternating flashing amber lights

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

30 / 30

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

A dangerous goods inspector

The employee

The carrier

The training provider

Your score is

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.

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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.