Alberta Commercial Operator’s Licence Practice Quiz 03

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AB Commercial Driver Licence - Quiz 3

As a school bus driver, you should never:

a. Refuel a bus with passengers aboard

b. Break the four-second following rule

c. All answers are correct

d. Drive with open front doors

Question 1 of 30

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

a. Speed limits only apply to loaded school buses

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

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

d. Whatever is the posted speed limit

Question 2 of 30

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

a. Turned to the right

b. Pointed straight ahead

c. On the grass or sidewalk

d. Turned to the left

Question 3 of 30

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

a. Parallel to the ground

b. In line with the top of the flames

c. Upright

d. However you can get the tightest grip

Question 4 of 30

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

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

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 towards where the wind is blowing

Question 5 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. Position the guide so that he or she can see your path, but cannot be seen by you

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

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

Question 6 of 30

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

a. Suburban roads

b. Flat, multi-lane highway

c. Mountainous highway

d. Flat, two-lane highway

Question 7 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. Use the outer left turning lane when dual left turn lanes are available

d. Avoid shifting gears during the turn

Question 8 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. Listen very carefully for a train whistle and if proceed carefully if you do not hear one

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

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

Question 9 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. Place an approved warning device a few metres in front of the bus to alert other drivers

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

Question 10 of 30

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

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

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

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

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

Question 11 of 30

An oxidizing substance is defined as:

a. A substance or article that explodes as a mass

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

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

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

Question 12 of 30

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

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

b. Proceed through stop signs without stopping

c. Park in a designated loading zone

d. Drive the vehicle in excess of the speed limit

Question 13 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. Never. You are required by law to always use the siren during an emergency

b. There is little traffic in the streets

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

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

Question 14 of 30

When going through urban areas, all drivers must:

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

b. Stop before every uncontrolled railway crossing

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

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

Question 15 of 30

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

a. Toxic substances

b. Explosives

c. Radioactive materials

d. Biohazardous substances

Question 16 of 30

Who is legally allowed to refuel a propane vehicle?

a. Only those over 18 years of age

b. Only those holding a Class 1 licence

c. Only those with proper certification or training

d. Only those wearing protective gloves and clothing

Question 17 of 30

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

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

b. Unload passengers just before you begin reversing

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

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

Question 18 of 30

How many hazard classes of dangerous goods are there?

a. 8

b. 6

c. 7

d. 9

Question 19 of 30

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

a. Activate the alternately flashing amber or red lights

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

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

d. Leave the front door closed at all times

Question 20 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. Establish a good relationship with students, parents and teachers so that everyone is aware of the rules

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

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

Question 21 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. Turn the front wheels to the right

d. Engage the parking brake

Question 22 of 30

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

a. Aim; Pull; Squeeze; Sweep

b. Aim; Squeeze; Sweep; Pull

c. Pull; Aim; Squeeze; Sweep

d. Sweep; Aim; Pull; Squeeze

Question 23 of 30

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

a. Ambulance

b. Taxi

c. Thirty-passenger school bus

d. Sixteen-passenger mini bus for hire

Question 24 of 30

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

a. Slow down

b. Watch out for pedestrians

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

d. All answers are correct

Question 25 of 30

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

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

b. Dangerous goods carriers

c. Emergency medical responders

d. School bus drivers

Question 26 of 30

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

a. A dangerous goods inspector

b. The training provider

c. The employee

d. The carrier

Question 27 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. Ensure that the wheelchair brakes are applied when the wheelchair is stopped

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

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

Question 28 of 30

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

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

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

c. Using a guide for hand signals

d. Unloading on rocky terrain

Question 29 of 30

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

a. Adjust your mirrors

b. Stop immediately

c. Slow your reversing speed

d. Tap the horn

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.

Alberta Commercial Operator’s Licence Knowledge Test Practice 03