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

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

School hours

Anytime

In residential areas only

During the day

2 / 20

What does this yellow sign mean?

No speeding for trucks

Steep grade ahead, gear down before you get there

Trucks take the lower lane

Trucking gear store

3 / 20

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

The air valve signals the compressor to turn on

The air valve is operated by the gas pedal

The air valve closes, leaving the brake pressure the same

The air valve opens letting more air into the brakes

4 / 20

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

Within 25 metres

Within 10 metres

At the stop light

Once on the road

5 / 20

What is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating?

Maximum weight of the vehicle, driver, and load combined

The weight of the load

Determines which bridges the truck can cross

Maximum size of the load the truck can carry

6 / 20

What does this black and white sign mean?

Two-way traffic ahead

Yield the lane to oncoming traffic

The lane is only for two-way left turns

The lane is only for right turns

7 / 20

What does this sign mean?

No parking if you are waiting to load

The white zone is for loading only

The red zone is for loading only

No parking here, this is a loading zone

8 / 20

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

Mobile cranes

RV’s or Motor Homes

All of the above

Tow vehicles

9 / 20

What is brake lag time?

The time between pressing the pedal and the brakes engaging

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

Total weekly braking time

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

10 / 20

What emergency items are required in a commercial vehicle?

Flags, first aid kit and flashlight

Gloves, first aid kit and fire extinguisher

Traffic cones, first aid kit and fire extinguisher

Flares, first aid kit fire extinguisher, and flashlight

11 / 20

The air system pressure range must be between _________.

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

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

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

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

12 / 20

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

Ride the brake pedal all the time

Drive on highways only

Wear a helmet in the cab

Follow other vehicles at a safe distance

13 / 20

What does this yellow warning sign mean?

Wildlife reserve ahead

Zoo ahead

Fast speeds ahead

Deer crossing in this area

14 / 20

Driving a commercial vehicle on the road is?

A freedom

A right

A privilege

Hard

15 / 20

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

Beside the supply tank

Beside the air compressor

On each wheels brake

On the vehicle dashboard

16 / 20

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

Twenty one

Fourteen

Thirty

Seven

17 / 20

What is the first step of the pre-trip?

Release the brakes

Open the hood

Chock the wheels

Start the engine

18 / 20

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

Driving too slow

Proper maintenance

Exceeding the vehicles weight limit

Driving the speed limit

19 / 20

What does this directional sign tell you?

Truck parking and truck lock area

This is the exit lane for the chain up area

Take this route if you want to use your chains

Exit for freight lock up area to lighten your load

20 / 20

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

Dust mask, safety glasses

Sandals and shorts

Steel toe boots, safety glasses, hard hats

Shorts and Crocs

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