PEI COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENCE PRACTICE TEST 01

Commercial drivers in PEI, Canada are required to adhere to a variety of traffic rules to ensure the safety of themselves and others on the road.

PEI Commercial Driver Test 01

1 / 30

Which step in the uncoupling procedure for a Class III vehicle comes after the 5th wheel locks have been locked to an 'open position'?

Crank loading gear down

Unhook safety chains and breakaway electronic braking service and unhook cord

Place chock blocks in front/behind trailer wheels

Apply parking brake or shift transmission into 'park'

2 / 30

Which type of brakes need to be checked before operating the tractor trailer?

Park brakes and service brakes

Service brakes and trailer brakes

Park brakes only

Park Brakes, service brakes, and trailer brakes

3 / 30

Why is it necessary to check behind the trailer and remove any obstacles after the wheel chock blocks have been put in place?

In case the objects get in the way of coupling/uncoupling

In case the trailer rolls backwards accidentally during coupling

In case the objects have damaged the vehicle

In case the ground is soft

4 / 30

What is the first step a driver must perform during the uncoupling procedure in a Class I vehicle?

Remove wheel chocks

Place chock blocks under trailer wheels, check ground

Disconnect air lines and light cord in logical order and secure them on dummy couplers

Apply tractor parking brake and pull out the Tractor Protection Valve

5 / 30

If a vehicle is registered as a bus how often must it be inspected?

Every three years

Every 6 months

Every two years

Once a year

6 / 30

What device should be engaged in a Class III vehicle while testing the coupling of the 5th wheel jaw and kingpin or goose neck hitch and ball?

Safety chains

Breakaway electronic device

Wheel chocks

There are no other devices that need to be engaged

7 / 30

How long must a person have their driver's licence before they are allowed to upgrade to a Class II?

7 years

1 year

10 years

2 years (5 for a school bus)

8 / 30

When should the hand control valve be released during the coupling procedure in a Class I coupling procedure?

After removing the wheel chocks

After cranking up landing gear

After the coupling has been tested and the tractor parking brake has been applied.

The hand control valve does not need to be released

9 / 30

What is the first step in a Class III uncoupling procedure?

Release 5th wheel locks to 'open' position

Lower landing gear for clearance

Check the ground around the vehicle

Apply parking brake or shift transmission into 'park'

10 / 30

What is the minimum age requirement for a Class III driver's licence?

11 / 30

What is the age requirement for the operation of a school bus under the Class II licence?

12 / 30

How does the operator of the tractor trailer determine that the air lines are hooked up in the proper order?

By a light indicated on the instrument panel

By listening for air exhausting out of the rear of the trailer

By gently driving forward

There isn't a proper order for hooking up the air lines

13 / 30

After removing the wheel chocks in the Class III coupling procedure, which connection does the operator ensure is continually working?

Breakaway electronic device

There is no other connection that needs to be checked

Electrical

Safety Chains

14 / 30

What is the final step a driver must perform when disconnecting the tractor from the trailer during the uncoupling procedure in a Class I vehicle?

Remove wheel chocks

Dismount tractor in safe manner and pull the 5th wheel lock handle into 'open'

Check and double check front and rear of 5th wheel to determine that the jaw and kingpin are in place

Disconnect air lines and light cord in logical order and secure them on dummy couplers

15 / 30

How do you test the coupling of the 5th wheel and the kingpin once the jaw has locked in place?

The coupling doesn't need to be tested, once the jaw is locked, it stays locked

The 5th wheel and the kingpin are not part of the coupling procedure

Gently pull the tractor forward

By pulling at it with your hands, if it doesn't budge, the coupling must be secure

16 / 30

Which three security and exit components must be checked in the cab of the vehicle during the Class III pre-operating inspection?

Marker, headlights, and right turn signal

Wipers, washers, heater and defroster

Rear door, emergency exits and warning buzzer

Seat and mirrors

17 / 30

Where should the operator of the tractor trailer stand when checking and adjusting the height of the trailer?

Directly in front of the vehicle

Directly behind the trailer

Standing alongside the tractor drive wheels

In the cab of the tractor

18 / 30

After applying the parking brake for the uncoupling procedure, the next step is to check the ground around the vehicle. What type of footing is most undesirable for uncoupling?

Soft or uneven

Dry, clean areas

Sturdy and flat

There is no specific footing desirable for uncoupling

19 / 30

During the pre-operating inspection for a Class I, what is necessary to check under the engine/hood before driving?

Brakes and battery

All fluid levels, battery, and radiator

All fluid levels such as oil and water, battery, hose, leaks, radiator, compressor and governor

Check only for leaks, the rest will take care of itself

20 / 30

In what order should the air lines and light cord be connected?

Brakeaway electronic device

In logical order, usually with the service line first

Light cord

It doesn't matter which of the air lines and light cord are connected first

21 / 30

What general method of inspection is required around the vehicle before each and every time a driver takes the truck out for a days work?

Systematic circle check

Uncoupling procedure

Coupling procedure

General check

22 / 30

What is the best way to ensure that the 5th wheel throat is in direct line with the kingpin under the front of the trailer?

Have someone stand beside the trailer and guide the driver backwards

Aligning the tractor drive wheels with the side of the trailer while looking in the side mirrors

Slowly inch backwards towards the trailer with the truck without looking

The 5th wheel throat does not need to be in direct line of the kingpin

23 / 30

Before operating a Class II vehicle on the road, which two brake systems need to be checked for good working order?

Park and service brakes

Service brakes

Park brakes

Breakaway electronic device

24 / 30

What vehicle must be used during a Class III road test?

A three axle straight truck with a tandem drive axle with a minimum registered weight of 15,000 kg or a two axle straight truck with a registered weight of 500 kg or more

A three axle straight truck with a tandem drive axle with a minimum registered weight of 20,000 kg or a two axle straight truck with a registered weight of 1,500 kg or more

A three axle straight truck with a tandem drive axle with a minimum registered weight of 1,000 kg or a two axle straight truck with a registered weight of 5,500 kg or more

A three axle straight truck with a tandem drive axle with a minimum registered weight of 14,000 kg or a two axle straight truck with a registered weight of 4,500 kg or more

25 / 30

In the pre-operating inspection of a Class II vehicle, what is the final step in the in cab inspection?

The inside of the cab does not need to be checked

Turn on all lights and right turn signal

Check audible warning device

Check seat and seat belts, mirror adjustment, vehicle secured

26 / 30

What brake should be applied after the operator has tested the coupling of the 5th wheel jaws and the kingpin?

Service brake

Trailer brakes

Tractor parking brake

No brake needs to be applied after the operator has tested the coupling

27 / 30

What is the minimum age requirement for obtaining the Class I Driver's Licence?

28 / 30

What is the minimum air break pressure the trailer should be secured at during the coupling procedure?

150 PSI

200 PSI

100 PSI

10 PSI

29 / 30

When preparing the truck and trailer during the pre-operating inspection, the valve stem cap should be positioned at what angle?

45 degrees

120 degrees

90 degrees

180 degrees

30 / 30

When should the wheel chocks be removed from the tractor trailer?

Before the wheels, hubs, tired and brake lines have been tested

After all other steps in the coupling procedure have been taken and the vehicle is ready for operation

Before the in cab check has been completed

Before the four way flashers have been checked

Your score is

One important regulation for commercial drivers is the use of seatbelts at all times while operating the vehicle. Additionally, they must obey posted speed limits and traffic signals and are required to maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles. Commercial drivers are also prohibited from using electronic devices while behind the wheel. In order to obtain a commercial driver’s license in PEI, drivers must demonstrate their knowledge of these traffic rules in a written exam and in a practical driving test. Failure to follow these regulations can result in penalties and even the suspension or revocation of their commercial driver’s license. By following these rules and regulations, commercial drivers contribute to the safety of the PEI roadways for all motorists.

Before learning to drive a Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 or Class 4 vehicle, you must get authorized instruction in the class of vehicle you want to be licensed in. All applicants holding or receiving a Class 1, 2, 3, or 4 driver’s license must provide a satisfactory medical report upon initial application and on a regular cycle. You must take a written commercial and sign test and a vision test. You will also require an air brake endorsement for those vehicles equipped with air brakes.

To successfully prepare, consider utilizing these exams and the official PEI Driver’s Manual to your advantage. The more knowledge you can attain, the better it will be for you once you decide to return to the SNB office to take the air brake licence written knowledge test.