BC COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENCE PRACTICE TEST 03

As a commercial driver in British Columbia, following traffic rules is crucial to ensure the safety of yourself, other drivers, and pedestrians on the road.

BC Commercial Driver Test 03

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When backing up a tractor with a semi-trailer, you should first turn your steering wheel to the direction that's opposite to where you want the trailer to go. Then, as soon as the trailer begins to turn, which of the following should you do?

Engage the tractor brake, then straighten the steering wheel and continue backing up.

Turn the steering wheel the other way so that now you are turning it in the same direction as the trailer is travelling.

Straighten the steering wheel so that you are not turning it in either direction and continue backing up, then turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction the trailer is traveling.

Engage the trailer brake, then continue backing up with the steering wheel to the direction that's opposite to where you want the trailer to go.

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You are a commercial bus driver, driving a city bus route. What is your most important concern?

collecting the appropriate fare

keeping on schedule

being polite and courteous to passengers

the safety of your passengers

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If your trailer whips or swerves, which of the following should you do?

Increase your speed until the vehicle has righted itself, then proceed to the nearest service station.

Slow down and stop as soon as it's safe, then check the vehicle for any a mechanical problem or adjust your load, as needed, to fix the problem.

Turn into the swerve, then straighten the steering wheel until the vehicle has righted itself, then proceed to the nearest service station.

Swerve in the opposite direction until the vehicle rights itself, then stop and check the vehicle for mechanical problems or adjust the load, as needed, to fix the problem.

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You are driving a dump truck that is hauling a load of wood chips. These cannot be contained by sideboards or tiedowns, and the wood chips are likely to blow from the top of the vehicle. What must you do?

wet down the load before you begin driving

drive at a maximum speed of 60 kph

cover it with a tarp

transfer it to a fully enclosed vehicle

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Which of the following are the maximum allowable height and the maximum allowable width (including its load) of a commercial vehicle unless it has an oversize load permit?

height: 3.75 m; width 2.6 m

height: 4.15 m; width 3.6 m

height: 4.15 m; width 2.6 m

height: 5.15 m; width 3.6 m

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Why is it important to spread out the cargo of a trailer and keep it as close to the trailer deck as possible?

As the height of a load increases, the midpoint of the weight (the centre of gravity) moves lower. A vehicle with a lower centre of gravity is more likely to roll over.

As the height of a load increases, the midpoint of the weight (the centre of gravity) moves higher. A vehicle with a higher centre of gravity is more likely to roll over.

The height of the load has no effect on the centre of gravity, but spreading out the load is more fuel efficient.

As the height of a load decreases, the midpoint of the weight (the centre of gravity) moves higher. A vehicle with a higher centre of gravity is more likely to roll over.

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The extremities of all oversize vehicles or loads must be marked with red flags that are at least 30 cm by 30 cm in size, and, for night travel, what else?

lights: red to the front and amber to the rear

reflector strips along all sides of the vehicle

reflector strips along the side and end of only the load

lights: amber to the front and red to the rear

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At least one fire extinguisher must be carried on each of the following: limited passenger vehicles that have an authorized seating capacity of more than 10, all public passenger vehicles, and all school buses. What type of vehicle must carry at least two fire extinguishers?

a vehicle transporting explosives

limousines

taxis

tractor-trailer combinations

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You have just pulled into a truck stop and you expect to be there only a few minutes. Which of the following is the best practice?

leave the engine idling

shut off all auxiliary power but leave the engine running

turn on all auxiliary power and leave the engine running

turn the engine off

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You are driving a single unit truck and you are approaching a bridge which bears a sign indicating the maximum allowable weight on the bridge. Which of the following should you use to determine whether your vehicle is allowed to cross the bridge?

the licensed GVW

your unlicensed GVWR

GVWR

GVW

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What is the rule about passengers standing on a commercial bus?

Passengers are not allowed to stand, except when they are within 85 m of the bus stop where they will be exiting.

No passengers are allowed to stand while the vehicle is in motion.

Passengers are not allowed to stand while the vehicle is in motion unless the licence for the vehicle allows a (limited) number of passengers to stand.

Passengers are allowed to stand only if the vehicle is equipped with hand straps for standing passengers.

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School buses are equipped with alternating flashing red lights, swing-out stop signs and may also have flashing amber lights which are displayed with the flashing red lights. Which should you use to alert other drivers whenever your passengers are crossing the road?

the amber lights, if available, if not, the swing-out stop sign

the swing-out stop sign and the amber lights (if amber lights are available)

the swing-out stop sign

the alternating flashing red lights

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Which of the following is a correct placement of a concentrated load on a single-unit truck?

just behind the cab with the longest side on the floor

just behind the cab with the shorter side on the floor

just behind the rear axle with the shortest side on the floor

just ahead of the rear axle with the longest side on the floor

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As a commercial bus driver, you may refuse to transport passengers if they are acting in a disorderly manner or being offensive to other passengers. What, however, must you ensure if you refuse to continue transporting such persons?

that you notify the nearest police agency that you have refused transport to certain passengers

only that they can disembark safely. You do not need to be concerned about them finding alternate transport.

that you return their fare before they exit the bus

that they can disembark safely and in a location where they can reasonably be expected to find alternate transportation

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What is dunnage?

the maximum load that a vehicle can carry

boards and mats that separate cargo from itself

another name for the working load limit of a tiedown

the clasps that secure a tiedown

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When must you use chains or metal cables that are equal in strength to the coupling device to connect a towing and towed vehicle?

every time, regardless of the coupling device

whenever you are NOT using a fifth wheel

only when you use a fifth wheel

only when you use a pintle hitch connection

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When driving a passenger vehicle and letting passengers on or off on the highway, you should signal to warn traffic that you are stopping, then stop in a location that allows other drivers to see your vehicle from at least what distance in front and behind?

85 m

100 m

150 m

200 m

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To promote fuel efficiency, you should let a large vehicle's engine warm up for only three (3) to five (5) minutes when temperatures are above freezing. How long should the engine warm up if the temperature is below 0° C?

ten (10) to fifteen (15) minutes

twenty (20) to twenty-five (25) minutes

fifteen (15) to twenty (20) minutes

seven (7) to ten (10) minutes

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The working load limit of tiedowns must be what per cent of cargo weight in order to secure the cargo?

30 per cent

50 per cent

10 per cent

40 per cent

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70.Which of the following is a rough guide for the use of tiedowns?

three tiedowns for the first 3.04 m of a load and two tiedowns for every 3.04 m after that

one tiedown for the first 6.08 m of a load and one tiedown for every 6.08 m after that

two tiedowns for the first 3.04 m of a load and one tiedown for every 3.04 m after that

two tiedowns for the first 6.08 m of a load and one tiedown for every 3.04 m after that just

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What two actions should you take as a bus driver before you leave a curb?

Open the door of the bus and look out it, then look over your shoulder to check that traffic is clear.

Look in the side mirror and open the door to check that traffic is clear.

Look in the side mirror and over your shoulder to check that traffic is clear.

Look out the back window and over your shoulder to check that traffic is clear.

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Commercial vehicles with a licensed gross vehicle weight of more than what amount must report to a scale to be weighed and inspected whenever a sign, a police officer or an authorized person directs them?

6000 kg

5500 kg

7500 kg

5000 kg

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How often must the floor of a school be washed with disinfectant solution?

once a month

twice a month

once every two months

once a week

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Which of the following shifting practices reduces engine wear, decreases noise, and saves fuel?

not using the clutch when shifting

using the clutch every other time you shift

shifting before you reach the maximum governed r.p.m.

shifting after you reach the maximum governed r.p.m.

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Are passengers allowed to stand while a school bus is moving?

No. Passengers are not allowed to stand on a school bus.

Yes, but only if the passenger is over 18 years old.

Yes, but only if the driver has given them permission.

Yes, but only if no seats are available.

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You drive a commercial passenger vehicle, and, as you performed your vehicle inspection this morning, you discovered one of the door latches and locks on a passenger door was not functioning properly. Because this defect or deficiency could make the vehicle unsafe, what must you do?

Make a report in writing and give it to the carrier within 48 hours.

Make a verbal report to the carrier within 48 hours.

Make a report in writing and give it to the carrier no later than the end of the day

Make a verbal report to the carrier no later than the end of the day.

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When passengers are loading and unloading from your school bus, how much road must you have left available on either side of the bus, and from how far away must other drivers be able to see the bus?

There must be at least 3 m on either side of the bus, and other drivers must be able to see you from 60 m.

There must be at least 3 m on either side of the bus, and other drivers must be able to see you from 100 m.

There must be at least 1 m on either side of the bus, and other drivers must be able to see you from 60 m.

There must be at least 5 m on either side of the bus, and other drivers must be able to see you from 100 m.

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You are coupling a tractor and trailer using a fifth wheel. When should you connect air lines?

after you tug-test the connection between the tractor and trailer

before the kingpin locks into the fifth wheel

before you align the kingpin to the fifth wheel

after you connect the kingpin to the fifth wheel

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While you are driving a city bus, a passenger comes forward and asks you if you have change for a dollar. What should you do?

Ask the passenger to hold the steering wheel, and monitor the road while you make change.

Explain to the passenger that you are not allowed to make change while the bus is moving, but you will help them the next time you come to a stop.

Steady the steering wheel with your knees, and quickly make change.

Quickly make change, but ask the passenger to please sit back down.

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Which passenger vehicles must be equipped with an emergency exit door or emergency windows?

ones with a seating capacity of more than 12, including the driver

ones with a seating capacity of more than 10, including the driver

ones with a seating capacity of more than 12, excluding the driver

ones with a seating capacity of more than 10, excluding the driver

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Some important traffic rules for commercial drivers include obeying speed limits, stopping at all stop signs and red lights, using proper signals when turning or changing lanes, and maintaining a safe following distance. It is also important to avoid distracted driving, such as using a cell phone or eating while driving, and to always wear a seatbelt. Failure to follow traffic rules as a commercial driver can result in fines, license suspension or revocation, and even criminal charges if serious injuries or fatalities occur. Therefore, it is essential to prioritize safety and obey all traffic laws when operating a commercial vehicle on the roads of British Columbia.

Remember, our tests are similar to the official BC professional drivers test you must take and pass to attain your commercial driver’s licence. No practice test can be the same as the official one, as they change often. Still, by practicing with them in conjunction with your “driving commercial vehicles – a guide for professional drivers” handbook, you will be well on your way to attaining your CDL in a short period.