Alberta Commercial Drivers License Class 1 Practice Test 2

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Alberta Class 1 Practice Test 2

A 20 question practice test to help prepare you for the Class 1 knowledge test in Alberta

1 / 20

Which of these is not part of an air brake system?

Shoe

Lining

Rotors

Drum

2 / 20

What does a slider do on a trailer?

Shorten overall wheel base

Shorten the wheel base for easier backing up

Shorten the pin setting and adjust axle weights

Shorten the wheel base for easier cornering

3 / 20

Most air brake systems will use automatic valves to?

Increase pressure at the front wheels

Increase pressure at the back wheels

Reduce pressure at the front wheels

Reduce pressure at the back wheels

4 / 20

After disconnecting from a trailer, a driver should?

Block the wheels with wheel chocks

Lower the landing gear

Both A and B

Make sure the trailer brakes are applied

5 / 20

What is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating?

The weight of the load

Maximum weight of the vehicle, driver, and load combined

Determines which bridges the truck can cross

Maximum size of the load the truck can carry

6 / 20

Why is it important to know where your air system releases air pressure from?

Because it can be dangerous

Because you should know your truck

So you're not suprised

In case anyone ever asks

7 / 20

What does this square sign mean?

No entry in this intersection

No standing

Do not stop between the signs

No stop signs in this area

8 / 20

What does this red sign mean?

Stop up ahead

Come to a complete stop

Rolling stop

Stop only if other vehicles approaching

9 / 20

What does this sign mean?

Snakes ahead

Slippery road ahead

Winding road ahead

Swerving up ahead is dangerous

10 / 20

What is a normal reaction time for a driver?

.75 seconds

2 seconds

1 second

1.5 seconds

11 / 20

What is the first step of the pre-trip?

Start the engine

Chock the wheels

Release the brakes

Open the hood

12 / 20

This yellow sign with the swerving car means what?

Pavement is slippery when wet

Watch for volcanic ash

Falling rocks near wet pavement

Snowfall up ahead

13 / 20

Manufactures recommend draining moisture and oil in an air system on a _______ basis.

Quarterly

Daily

Monthly

Weekly

14 / 20

Once you've started driving, when should you check your brakes?

Within 25 metres

At the stop light

Within 10 metres

Once on the road

15 / 20

What is brake lag time?

The time it takes to recognize the hazard and press the brake pedal

Total weekly braking time

The time between pressing the pedal and coming to a complete stop

The time between pressing the pedal and the brakes engaging

16 / 20

When should you be ready to stop for a school bus?

School hours

Anytime

During the day

In residential areas only

17 / 20

Driving a commercial vehicle on the road is?

Hard

A freedom

A right

A privilege

18 / 20

What emergency items are required in a commercial vehicle?

Traffic cones, first aid kit and fire extinguisher

Flares, first aid kit fire extinguisher, and flashlight

Gloves, first aid kit and fire extinguisher

Flags, first aid kit and flashlight

19 / 20

When uncoupling from a trailer, at what point do you put the landing gear down?

Never this isn't a plane

After unlocking the 5th wheel

Before unlocking the 5th wheel

After disconnecting the electrical and air lines

20 / 20

What is the most common cause of air loss in a trailer?

Defective governor

Leaky supply tank

Leaky tractor protection valve

Leaky glad hand seals

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