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

What is brake lag time?

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

Total weekly braking time

The time between pressing the pedal and the brakes engaging

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

2 / 20

What does this square sign mean?

No standing

Do not stop between the signs

No entry in this intersection

No stop signs in this area

3 / 20

What does a slider do on a trailer?

Shorten the wheel base for easier cornering

Shorten overall wheel base

Shorten the pin setting and adjust axle weights

Shorten the wheel base for easier backing up

4 / 20

What is a normal reaction time for a driver?

1 second

1.5 seconds

.75 seconds

2 seconds

5 / 20

This yellow sign with the swerving car means what?

Watch for volcanic ash

Falling rocks near wet pavement

Pavement is slippery when wet

Snowfall up ahead

6 / 20

After disconnecting from a trailer, a driver should?

Make sure the trailer brakes are applied

Both A and B

Lower the landing gear

Block the wheels with wheel chocks

7 / 20

What does this sign mean?

Slippery road ahead

Snakes ahead

Winding road ahead

Swerving up ahead is dangerous

8 / 20

What emergency items are required in a commercial vehicle?

Gloves, first aid kit and fire extinguisher

Traffic cones, first aid kit and fire extinguisher

Flares, first aid kit fire extinguisher, and flashlight

Flags, first aid kit and flashlight

9 / 20

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

Anytime

During the day

School hours

In residential areas only

10 / 20

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

Because it can be dangerous

So you're not suprised

In case anyone ever asks

Because you should know your truck

11 / 20

What does this red sign mean?

Stop up ahead

Rolling stop

Come to a complete stop

Stop only if other vehicles approaching

12 / 20

What is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating?

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

The weight of the load

13 / 20

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

Quarterly

Monthly

Daily

Weekly

14 / 20

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

Within 10 metres

At the stop light

Once on the road

Within 25 metres

15 / 20

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

Before unlocking the 5th wheel

After disconnecting the electrical and air lines

Never this isn't a plane

After unlocking the 5th wheel

16 / 20

What is the first step of the pre-trip?

Release the brakes

Start the engine

Open the hood

Chock the wheels

17 / 20

Driving a commercial vehicle on the road is?

A right

A freedom

Hard

A privilege

18 / 20

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

Drum

Lining

Rotors

Shoe

19 / 20

Most air brake systems will use automatic valves to?

Increase pressure at the back wheels

Reduce pressure at the back wheels

Reduce pressure at the front wheels

Increase pressure at the front wheels

20 / 20

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

Defective governor

Leaky tractor protection valve

Leaky supply tank

Leaky glad hand seals

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