QUEBEC HEAVY VEHICLE KNOWLEDGE TEST 05

Commercial drivers in Quebec, Canada are required to follow a set of traffic rules that are designed to ensure the safety of everyone on the road. One of the most important rules that commercial drivers need to follow is the maximum driving time.

Quebec Commercial Driver Test 05

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What are 'defensive driving techniques'?

Safe driving practices for keeping you and other road users safe

The pre-inspection steps you should go over before operating a heavy vehicle

Safety precautions that only need to be taken in adverse weather or road conditions

The guidelines for driving with dangerous substances on board

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If you are hitching a C train, what kind of equipment will you be using?

Converter dolly with one pintle eye

Converter dolly with two pintle eyes

Sliding fifth wheel below the lead semitrailer

Any of the above

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When unhitching a semitrailer with air suspension, when should you lower the landing gear?

After moving the tractor forward just until the last axle is still below the semitrailer

Before putting on the semitrailer parking brakes

After unhooking the brake hoses and indicator lights

Before moving the tractor forward to release the kingpin from the fifth wheel?

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What is the minimum horsepower for an LCV to be authorized to operate on the road?

1 HP per 180 kg of total loaded mass

1 HP per 260 kg of gross vehicle weight rating

1 HP per 260 kg of total loaded mass

1 HP per 180 kg of gross vehicle weight rating

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If a driver wishes to change the time that a 'day' begins on his or her cycle, what must he or she do?

Begin the next work shift at the desired time

Take the required amount of off-duty time and reset the cycle

Take at least 10 consecutive hours of off-duty time

Ensure that off-duty time is deferred to the following day

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Under which of the following circumstances would a driver not be permitted to drive under the Regulation respecting the hours of driving and rest of heavy vehicle drivers?

A driver on cycle 2 has accumulated 120 hours of on-duty time in 12 days

The driver has taken only 24 consecutive hours off in the preceding 14 days

The driver has taken a 36-hour reset and is switching from cycle 1 to cycle 2

The driver has already accumulated 60 hours of on-duty time in the previous 6 days

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What is the correct definition of off-duty time?

A period of time in which a driver is not usually expected to work, but should stay close to the vehicle

A period of time in which the driver has been completely relieved of all duties, responsibilities and obligations

A period of time when a driver should be in the sleeper berth

A period of time in which there are no driving hours, but there might be paperwork

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The time that a driver spends checking the load of the vehicle is considered:

Off-duty time

On-duty driving time

On-duty 'hours of service' time

Optional downtime

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Under which of the following circumstances would a LCV not be authorized to operate?

When you can see at least 500 m ahead of you

During the month of March

When it is carrying dangerous substances

When there are strong crosswinds

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If a driver is following cycle 2 and has been on-duty for a total of 113 hours in the preceding 13 days, what is the maximum amount of driving he or she can do on the 14th day?

7 hours

2 hours

The driver has already exceeded the maximum on-duty time for a 14-day period

12 hours

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When could the heavy vehicle you are driving be subject to a roadside emissions test by a Carrier Enforcement Officer?

When visible exhaust fumes or odour give reasonable cause to believe that a vehicle fails to comply with the emissions regulation

When the vehicle is transporting Class 2 or Class 6 dangerous substances

When a pollution complaint is registered by another driver

At a roadside inspection station, where all passing vehicles are subject to emissions testing

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If you are driving a 24 m double road train vehicle, what is the minimum safe following distance you should maintain between your vehicle and the one in front of you?

6 seconds

12 seconds

3 seconds

8 seconds

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Which of the following sequences lists steps for hitching a semitrailer to a tractor in the correct order?

Perform a pre-trip inspection; Adjust the height of the semitrailer; Back up the tracker in front of the semitrailer; Back up the tractor until the kingpin is inside the fifth wheel

Back up the tractor in front of the semitrailer; Back up the tractor until the kingpin is inside the fifth wheel; Adjust the height of the semitrailer; Perform a pre-trip inspection

Back up the tractor in front of the semitrailer; Adjust the height of the semitrailer; Back up the tractor until the kingpin is inside the fifth wheel; Perform a pre-trip inspection

Adjust the height of the semitrailer; Back up the tractor in front of the semitrailer; Back up the tractor until the kingpin is inside the fifth wheel; Perform a pre-trip inspection

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Which of the following cargo loads would you be prohibited from driving with through one of the special tunnels listed in the Transportation of Dangerous Substances Regulation?

Two 30 L cylinders of Class 2.1 gas

One 50 L container of Class 2.1 gas

Two 15 L containers of Class 3 flammable liquid

A cargo consisting of Class 9 dangerous substances only

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What is purpose of the Regulation respecting environmental standards for heavy vehicles?

To prevent the contamination of ecosystems by the dangerous substances transported by heavy vehicles

To ensure that all vehicle components are safety tested

To reduce the harmful emissions produced by heavy vehicle transportation, improve air quality and have a positive effect on health

To reduce the amount of wildlife injured or killed on highways

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Which of the following statements about LCVs is incorrect?

To operate an LCV, a driver must have at least three years' experience driving a combination of road vehicles

Drivers of LCV should allow for maximum following distance

The heaviest trailer should always be hooked up directly to the tractor

The maximum speed limit for drivers of long combination vehicles should never be more than 90 km/h

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If you have to brake suddenly when driving a double road train and the front wheels lock, what is the biggest safety risk?

Jackknifing

Loss of steering control

Fishtailing

Unhitching of the pup semitrailer

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When does the holder of a special LCV operating permit need to provide the data stored by the driver monitoring system to a carrier enforcement officer?

Only when approved by the employer or carrier

On the request of the officer

Only if the driver believes he or she might have been driving unsafely

Only when an accident has transpired

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Which of the following statements about driving a double road train is false?

Drivers operating double road trains should slow down more when entering curves than they would in a shorter vehicle

The longest and heaviest semitrailer should be at the back

A double road train requires more time to accelerate than shorter vehicles

Double road trains are more susceptible to skidding than shorter vehicles

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Where must the reflective strips be located on a heavy vehicle trailer measuring at least 2.05 m in width and with a GVWR of 4,500 kg or more?

On the upper-facing rear corners of the trailer

All of these

On the horizontal surface of the rear bumper bar

On each side of the trailer

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What is the correct order for unhitching an A train?

Unhitch the lead semitrailer from the tractor; Unhitch the pup semitrailer; Unhook the dolly

Unhook the dolly; Unhitch the lead semitrailer from the tractor; Unhitch the pup semitrailer

Unhook the dolly; Unhitch the pup semitrailer; Unhitch the lead semitrailer from the tractor

Unhitch the pup semitrailer: Unhook the dolly; Unhitch the lead semitrailer from the tractor

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For all types of LCVs, the second semitrailer must be equipped with what type of axle?

Torsion axle

Class B.44 or B.45 four-axle group

Single axle

Tandem axle or triple axle

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Which is the most common cause of double train rollovers?

Having a load with a low centre of gravity

Accelerating too quickly

Braking too slowly

Turning the wheel too sharply during a curve

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Driving defensively means:

Actively checking your mirrors to know your surroundings

All of these

Avoiding the need to brake suddenly

Looking well beyond your vehicle to anticipate problems

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Which of the following is not exempt from the regulatory requirements governing on-duty and off-duty time?

Equipment transport vehicles

A heavy vehicle used for an entire day for personal reasons

Publically operated urban transit buses

Emergency vehicles

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How many hazard classes of dangerous substances are there?

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

Flammable solids

Radioactive materials

Biohazardous substances

Corrosive substances

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You must register with the U.S. Department of Transport if you are travelling with any quantity of what class of dangerous substance into the U.S.? ?

Gas

Toxic Substances

Radioactive materials

Explosives

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A driver begins his shift at 08:00, but does not begin driving until 10:00. He or she takes a one two hour break from 17:00-1900, but is otherwise driving. At what point is the driver no longer legally permitted to drive? (excluding a deferral situation)

Midnight

02:00

04:00

22:00

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When making a left-hand turn in a double road train, you might need to do what to complete the turn safely?

Cross the centre lane of the road you are turning onto, as long as there is no oncoming traffic

Encroach into the lane to the right of the one you are turning onto, as long as it is free

Encroach into the lane to the right of the one you are turning from prior to making the turn, as long as it is free

Cross the centre lane of the road you are on prior to making the turn, as long as there is no oncoming traffic

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According to Quebec law, commercial drivers can only drive for 13 hours in a day, with a mandatory break of at least 30 minutes for every 5 hours of driving. This ensures that drivers are alert and focused while driving, which reduces the risk of accidents. Additionally, commercial drivers must maintain a safe distance from other vehicles, obey speed limits, and use their signals when changing lanes or turning. Failure to follow these and different rules can result in penalties such as fines or suspension of their commercial driver’s license. It is also crucial for commercial drivers to regularly inspect their vehicles and ensure that they are in good working condition to minimize the risk of accidents. Therefore, compliance with traffic rules is an essential responsibility of commercial drivers in Quebec.

To begin your career in commercial driving, you must obtain your Quebec Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, or Class 4 Heavy Vehicle Driver Licence.
These online practice tests were developed to help individuals study for their Heavy Vehicle driver’s licence. Our practice testing area is designed to help you learn the information on your actual written knowledge test and familiarize you with the testing format. All testing material is covered in official Quebec’s ‘Driving a Heavy Vehicle‘ manual.