BC Commercial Drivers License Class 1 Practice Test 4

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BC Class 1 Practice Test 4

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

1 / 20

In your daily log, you must record what?

Your name

The dates

Which cycle you are on

All of these

2 / 20

What does this sign tell you?

Trucks parked on the road up ahead

Parking beside trucks only

Police truck supply route

Defines a commercial vehicle parking area

3 / 20

If your speed increases too much while going down a hill, what should you do?

Increase your speed even more, switch to a higher gear and lightly apply the brakes

Lightly press the brake pedal until the vehicle slows down to a safe speed

Lightly apply the brakes to lower your speed about 10-15km/h under your safe speed and lower your main gear

Shift to a higher gear immediately and apply firm pressure to the brake pedal until you slow down

4 / 20

What is the most frequent reason a vehicle is removed from service?

Sleepy drivers

Air brakes

Tire treads

Over weight limits

5 / 20

Owners must have a licensed motor-vehicle inspector inspect each vehicle and trailer every?

Month

Year

Week

Quarter

6 / 20

System air loss should be measured by applying the brake for how long?

2 minutes

5 minutes

1 minute

10 minutes

7 / 20

How do you fix a leaky glad hand?

Tape the seal with duct tape

Lower pressure in the sytem

Swap the service and supply lines

Inspect the seal for dirt and grit and replace if necessary

8 / 20

After disconnecting from a trailer, a driver should?

Both A and B

Block the wheels with wheel chocks

Make sure the trailer brakes are applied

Lower the landing gear

9 / 20

To measure the time it takes to build up pressure in the air system, the engine should be idling between _______________.

1000 to 2000 RPM

200 to 500 RPM

600 to 900 RPM

800 to 1000 RPM

10 / 20

What is the best way to dry out your brakes after driving through water?

Stop the vehicle and wipe them down with your towel

Apply slight pressure to the brakes for a while

Lower speed and pump the brakes

Hit your brakes aggressively to heat up the pads

11 / 20

What does this yellow sign mean?

No speeding for trucks

Trucking gear store

Steep grade ahead, gear down before you get there

Trucks take the lower lane

12 / 20

How much stopping distance does a truck need compared to a normal car?

3 times as much

6 times as much

2 times as much

10 times as much

13 / 20

When you are testing your spring brakes, the test is considered a success when?

The front wheels are blocked

The truck can move 1.5 meters

The wheels can only turn a half revolution

The vehicle only moves slightly back and forth

14 / 20

Which party is responsible for ensuring correct and compliant weight of a shipment?

Drivers only

Drivers, operators, and shippers

Drivers and shippers

Drivers and operators

15 / 20

When must a carrier check your driving record?

Before they hire you and then every two years

Before they hire you and after they fire you

After they hire you and then every year

Before they hire you and then once every year

16 / 20

What does this sign mean?

Trucking school starts to the left

Loading docks are to the right

Truck entrance is to the left

All vehicle enter to the left

17 / 20

The tallest your vehicle can be is?

4.15 m

3.75 m

5.00 m

5.30 m

18 / 20

Which valves are the tractor protection system?

The trailer supply valve and the hand valve

The trailer supply valve and the tractor protection valve

The trailer supply valve and the foot valve

The trailer supply valve and the relay emergency valve

19 / 20

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

School hours

During the day

Anytime

In residential areas only

20 / 20

What does this directional sign tell you?

This is the exit lane for the chain up area

Truck parking and truck lock area

Take this route if you want to use your chains

Exit for freight lock up area to lighten your load

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