BC Commercial Drivers License Class 3 Practice Test 2

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BC Class 3 Practice Test 2

A 20 question practice test to help prepare you for the Class 3 knowledge test in BC

1 / 20

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

At the stop light

Once on the road

Within 25 metres

Within 10 metres

2 / 20

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

Thirty

Twenty one

Seven

Fourteen

3 / 20

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

During the day

School hours

In residential areas only

Anytime

4 / 20

Driving a commercial vehicle on the road is?

A freedom

Hard

A privilege

A right

5 / 20

What does this sign mean?

No parking if you are waiting to load

The red zone is for loading only

No parking here, this is a loading zone

The white zone is for loading only

6 / 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

7 / 20

Doing this will put unnecessary strain on your vehicles braking system.

Exceeding the vehicles weight limit

Driving the speed limit

Proper maintenance

Driving too slow

8 / 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

9 / 20

What happens to the air valve when you press down the brake?

The air valve is operated by the gas pedal

The air valve signals the compressor to turn on

The air valve opens letting more air into the brakes

The air valve closes, leaving the brake pressure the same

10 / 20

What is the first step of the pre-trip?

Start the engine

Chock the wheels

Open the hood

Release the brakes

11 / 20

What is brake lag time?

Total weekly braking time

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

The time between pressing the pedal and the brakes engaging

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

12 / 20

What does this yellow sign mean?

No speeding for trucks

Trucks take the lower lane

Trucking gear store

Steep grade ahead, gear down before you get there

13 / 20

Which of these vehicle driver’s are exempt from the Hours of Service Regulations?

RV’s or Motor Homes

Tow vehicles

Mobile cranes

All of the above

14 / 20

The air system pressure range must be between _________.

413 kPa (60 psi) and 828 kPa (120 psi)

690 kPa (100 psi) and 1380 kPa (200 psi)

483 kPa (70 psi) and 1138 kPa (165 psi)

551 kPa (80 psi) and 1000 kPa (145 psi)

15 / 20

What does this black and white sign mean?

Two-way traffic ahead

The lane is only for two-way left turns

The lane is only for right turns

Yield the lane to oncoming traffic

16 / 20

What is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating?

The weight of the load

Determines which bridges the truck can cross

Maximum size of the load the truck can carry

Maximum weight of the vehicle, driver, and load combined

17 / 20

When inspecting an air brake system, the person inspecting should wear?

Steel toe boots, safety glasses, hard hats

Dust mask, safety glasses

Shorts and Crocs

Sandals and shorts

18 / 20

The best way to reduce rough and abrupt braking is to?

Follow other vehicles at a safe distance

Wear a helmet in the cab

Ride the brake pedal all the time

Drive on highways only

19 / 20

What does this yellow warning sign mean?

Fast speeds ahead

Zoo ahead

Wildlife reserve ahead

Deer crossing in this area

20 / 20

Where is the air pressure gauge for the air brake system?

On the vehicle dashboard

Beside the supply tank

Beside the air compressor

On each wheels brake

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