BC Commercial Drivers License Class 1 Practice Test 2

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BC Class 1 Practice Test 2

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

1 / 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

2 / 20

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

Once on the road

At the stop light

Within 25 metres

Within 10 metres

3 / 20

What does this sign tell you about commercial vehicles?

Trucks might have their left blinker on for no reason

Trailers with overhang might enter your lane when turning right

The lane is too narrow for trucks to turn

Watch out for truck dragging logs behind them

4 / 20

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

Daily

Quarterly

Weekly

Monthly

5 / 20

What does a slider do on a trailer?

Shorten the wheel base for easier cornering

Shorten the wheel base for easier backing up

Shorten the pin setting and adjust axle weights

Shorten overall wheel base

6 / 20

What does this yellow sign mean?

The next x Km take you through a forest

Restroom ahead

The next x Km are a logging road, beware of logging trucks

Drivers ahead are logging their hours in their ELDs

7 / 20

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

Shoe

Rotors

Drum

Lining

8 / 20

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

Leaky glad hand seals

Leaky supply tank

Leaky tractor protection valve

Defective governor

9 / 20

Driving a commercial vehicle on the road is?

A right

Hard

A privilege

A freedom

10 / 20

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

School hours

During the day

Anytime

In residential areas only

11 / 20

What emergency items are required in a commercial vehicle?

Flags, first aid kit and flashlight

Traffic cones, first aid kit and fire extinguisher

Flares, first aid kit fire extinguisher, and flashlight

Gloves, first aid kit and fire extinguisher

12 / 20

What does this sign mean?

Loading docks are to the right

All vehicle enter to the left

Truck entrance is to the left

Trucking school starts to the left

13 / 20

When towing a trailer, you will usually be able to tell if it is employing ABS by?

Listening for the sound of the ABS

Checking for lights in your mirror

Looking at it

The feel of the brake pedal

14 / 20

If you are not able to witness the loading of your trailer, what should you mark on the paperwork?

Seal #, shippers name, date of loading

Loading not observed, said to contain, seal #

Have the shipper sign off on what was loaded

You need to witness the loading

15 / 20

What does this sign tell you?

Trucks parked on the road up ahead

Defines a commercial vehicle parking area

Police truck supply route

Parking beside trucks only

16 / 20

How many previous days must a drivers log keep track of?

Thirty

Twenty one

Seven

Fourteen

17 / 20

What is brake lag time?

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

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

The time between pressing the pedal and the brakes engaging

Total weekly braking time

18 / 20

What is the first step of the pre-trip?

Release the brakes

Chock the wheels

Start the engine

Open the hood

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 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating?

The weight of the load

Maximum size of the load the truck can carry

Determines which bridges the truck can cross

Maximum weight of the vehicle, driver, and load combined

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We do our best to keep the questions current and accurate. The testing centres may change the questions on the knowledge tests at any time. Always be prepared for surprises.

Many of the answers to the questions can be found in the driver hand books or learning materials your province provides.

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