Chapter 1-2: A and D licence classes and requirements

The “A and D Licence Classes and Requirements” section of the Ontario truck driver knowledge test focuses on the qualifications and responsibilities for operating large commercial vehicles.

Ontario Truck Driver Test - Chapter 1-2: A and D licence classes and requirements

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Which of the following is also a commercial vehicle exception?

Rental cube vans used for deliveries

Hearses and casket wagons

Heavy dump trucks

Motor coaches

2 / 40

Which pick-up trucks generally fall under personal use exemptions?

Only pick-up trucks registered as farm vehicles

All pick-up trucks, including those used for business

Only pick-up trucks towing heavy commercial trailers

Most pick-up trucks used for personal purposes and not carrying or towing commercial cargo or tools

3 / 40

Which of the following requires a CVOR certificate?

Operating any pick-up truck for personal use

Operating trucks with registered plated weight over 4,500 kg in Ontario

Driving a private passenger car

Driving any motorcycle on a highway

4 / 40

Which leased vehicles are exempt for personal use?

Only buses leased for personal vacations

Only vehicles under 4,500 kg leased for work

Any commercial motor vehicle leased for more than 30 days

Commercial motor vehicles leased for no longer than 30 days for personal use

5 / 40

What is one limit of a Class D licence with RV restriction (condition Q)?

It only permits you to tow trailers under 4,600 kg

It does not permit you to operate vehicles in Class G

It does not permit you to drive other types of vehicles in Class D

It does not permit you to operate any recreational vehicle

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Which of the following are you NOT allowed to drive with a Class A licence?

A bus carrying passengers

A Class D vehicle

A Class G vehicle

A truck-tractor and trailer combination over 4,600 kg

7 / 40

What is the difference in trailer brake equipment for a Restricted Class A configuration?

Trailer must have only hydraulic brakes

Trailer must have a full air brake system

Trailer is not equipped with air brakes

Trailer must have no brakes at all

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What can you drive with a Class D driver’s licence?

A motor vehicle exceeding 11,000 kg gross or registered gross weight

Any motorcycle and moped

A bus carrying passengers for compensation

A combination where the towed vehicle exceeds 4,600 kg gross weight

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Which is a permit exemption under CVOR rules?

Commercial motor vehicles operating under an In-Transit permit

Any vehicle with an expired plate

Any vehicle under 4,500 kg

Any vehicle with a diplomatic plate

10 / 40

For which vehicles does the CVOR certificate requirement apply?

Only trucks plated in Ontario

Trucks over 4,500 kg and buses designed to carry 10 or more passengers

Only vehicles carrying hazardous materials

Only buses designed to carry 20 or more passengers

11 / 40

What fee applies for the application and issuance of an original CVOR certificate?

300

155

100

255

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In which jurisdictions’ plated vehicles does the CVOR requirement apply when in Ontario?

Ontario and Quebec only

United States only

Ontario only

Ontario, United States, or Mexico

13 / 40

What happens if you complete a Class A road test in a vehicle that does NOT meet full Class A requirements?

You will be issued a full Class A licence

You will automatically fail the road test

You will be issued only a Class D licence

You will be issued an AR (A Restricted) licence

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What is the maximum total gross weight of the towed vehicle allowed in a Class D combination?

4,600 kilograms

14,000 kilograms

11,000 kilograms

2,600 kilograms

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What is the maximum length for a combination of vehicles (other than qualifying double‑trailer combinations)?

14.65 metres

16.2 metres

30 metres

23 metres

16 / 40

When determining vehicle width, when are mirrors not included in the measurement?

When they are convex mirrors

When they do not extend more than 30 cm beyond the vehicle on either side

When they are power-adjustable

When they are folded in

17 / 40

What does the CVOR system track?

The safety performance of truck and bus operations in Ontario

The financial performance of carriers

The number of highway patrol inspections per year

The fuel economy of all commercial fleets in Ontario

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What is required to register for a CVOR certificate?

Obtaining a medical certificate only

Completion of a Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration application

Having at least five commercial vehicles

Passing a Class A road test

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What is the maximum permitted height for vehicles, including loads?

4.5 metres

3.8 metres

5.0 metres

4.15 metres

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What does a Class D licence with RV restriction (condition Q) allow you to drive?

Any commercial truck over 11,000 kg

Any bus designed for 10 or more passengers

Any vehicle in Class D without restrictions

A recreational vehicle of any weight, including over 14,000 kg

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Who is required by law to report medical conditions that may affect driving safety?

Your employer

Your family members

The vehicle manufacturer

Your medical practitioner or optometrist

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Who is considered a commercial vehicle operator under the CVOR program?

Only the driver of a commercial truck

Only the registered owner of the truck

A person or company responsible for the operation of a truck or bus

Only the mechanic who repairs the vehicles

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What sanctions may the ministry impose if an operator’s CVOR record does not improve?

Cancellation or suspension of the CVOR certificate, plates and permits

Confiscation of all commercial vehicles

Automatic imprisonment of the operator

Lifetime ban from driving in Ontario

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What can you NOT operate with a Class D licence?

A vehicle in Class G

A truck over 11,000 kg

A motor vehicle towing up to 4,600 kg

A bus carrying passengers

25 / 40

Who can be charged with an offence if a commercial vehicle is overweight?

Operators only

Drivers only

Shippers only

Drivers, operators and shippers

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What is the maximum legal width for most commercial motor vehicles (excluding allowed exceptions)?

2.4 metres

3.0 metres

2.6 metres

2.0 metres

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Which organizations may use temporary permits and plates that are exempt?

Only private individuals testing used cars

Only municipal fleets

Vehicle manufacturers, dealers, or repair/customizing businesses

Only rental car agencies

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What does CVOR stand for?

Commercial Vehicle Oversight Report

Certified Vehicle Operator Registry

Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration

Commercial Vehicle Operations Record

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If an operator’s CVOR record becomes unacceptable, what may the ministry do first?

Arrest the operator

Send a warning letter, conduct an audit, or request a meeting

Immediately cancel all plates and permits

Suspend all driver’s licences for the company

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What is one of the minimum requirements for a full Class A vehicle configuration?

Truck/tractor and trailer with MGVWR of at least 3,000 kg

A bus designed to carry 10 or more passengers

Any vehicle over 11,000 kg gross weight

Truck/tractor and trailer with MGVWR of at least 4,600 kg

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What happens if your physical or medical condition does not meet the standards in the regulations of the Highway Traffic Act?

You will be allowed to drive with conditions

Your application will be refused

You will only be issued a Class G licence

You will receive a temporary licence only

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Which of the following is listed as an exception to the commercial vehicle definition for CVOR purposes?

Commercial tow trucks

Buses carrying passengers

Ambulances

Tractor-trailers hauling freight

33 / 40

When applying for a Class A or D licence, what must you provide?

A school bus endorsement

A completed satisfactory ministry medical certificate

A CVOR certificate

Proof of employment as a commercial driver

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What brake requirement must be met for a full Class A vehicle configuration?

A full air brake system on both truck/tractor and trailer

Hydraulic brakes on both truck/tractor and trailer

Air brakes on the tractor only

No air brakes allowed on the trailer

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How long do items remain on an operator’s CVOR record from the date of the offence?

Ten years

Three years

Five years

One year

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Which is an example of a personal use exemption?

Buses that are used for personal purposes

Buses used for scheduled passenger service

Buses used for paid charter trips

Buses transporting passengers for compensation

37 / 40

Which type of vehicle is also exempt as a commercial vehicle in this context?

Intercity buses

School buses

Fire department vehicles

Charter coaches

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Which vehicles can you drive with a full Class A driver’s licence?

Any combination where the towed vehicles exceed 4,600 kg and vehicles in classes D and G

Only straight trucks over 11,000 kg and vehicles in class G

Any bus carrying passengers and vehicles in classes D and G

Only recreational vehicles over 14,000 kg

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Which additional class of vehicle does a Class D licence allow you to operate?

Class M (motorcycle)

Class G

Class B (school bus)

Class A

40 / 40

Which of the following is listed as a commercial vehicle exception?

Motor homes

Tractor‑trailers over 23 metres long

Straight trucks over 11,000 kg

Pickup trucks carrying tools for work

Your score is

Class A licences permit drivers to operate tractor-trailers and other large combinations, while Class D licences cover straight trucks over 11,000 kg. This section tests understanding of vehicle types, licensing prerequisites, medical and vision standards, and age requirements. Knowledge of specific endorsements, restrictions, and renewal procedures is also important. Mastery of these requirements ensures drivers are legally eligible and prepared to safely operate commercial vehicles, contributing to safer and more efficient transportation across Ontario.