Nova Scotia Commercial Drivers License Class 1 Practice Test 5

Commercial Driver HQ is a website focused on helping new commercial drivers in all provinces and territories in Canada.

Our FREE practice tests are designed to help you succeed when it comes time to write the real test.

Each license type has 5 tests to help you study and become familiar with the rules and regulations of commercial driving. The tests are not identical to the license test you will need to pass, but the questions are similar to what you will find on the real deal.

Compatible on desktop, mobile, and tablet, you can take these tests anywhere you have internet access.

Take the practice test!

Created by

Commercial Driver HQ

Nova Scotia Class 1 Practice Test 5

A 20 question practice test to help prepare you for the Class 1 knowledge test in Nova Scotia

1 / 20

Correct belt tension for an air compressor can be determined by

A karate chop

Finger pressure

Firm hand pressure

A tight squeeze of the hand

2 / 20

What kind of response should you expect from ABS braking systems?

Brake noise, pedal movement, and shudder

Brake noise and smoke

Pedal movement, skidding

Skidding, brake noise, pedal movement, shudder

3 / 20

The full capacity of the air brake system must be available when?

When traveling at high speed

In city traffic

At all times

When going downhill

4 / 20

What does this yellow warning sign mean?

Deer crossing in this area

Zoo ahead

Fast speeds ahead

Wildlife reserve ahead

5 / 20

If you are driving through snow and you see blue flashing lights up ahead, what do you do?

Speed up to pass the slow moving lights

Slow down as there is an accident up ahead

The blue lights are a snow plow, prepare to slow down behind it

Pull over becuase it is the police

6 / 20

What colour are the lights on a school bus arm?

Green

Yellow

Blue

Red

7 / 20

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

Mobile cranes

All of the above

RV’s or Motor Homes

Tow vehicles

8 / 20

How many classes of dangerous goods are there?

Six

Five

Ten

Nine

9 / 20

To make sure the air tanks are securely attached to the vehicle you should?

Pull on them

Drive at full speed

Tap on them

Inspect them

10 / 20

After an inspection you find major defects in some parts, what do you do?

Fix only the minor defects

Repair the defects immediately

Note the defects in your log

Fix what you can yourself

11 / 20

Which colour represent the trailer supply line?

Red

White

Blue

Yellow

12 / 20

The maximum allowable height for a road vehicle is?

3.65 m

4.15 m

4.10 m

5.25 m

13 / 20

What does this square sign mean?

Do not stop between the signs

No stop signs in this area

No entry in this intersection

No standing

14 / 20

The supply line is also called?

The control line

The secondary line

The emergency line

The primary line

15 / 20

What does this warning sign with a truck rolling down a hill mean?

Truck runaway up ahead

Truck entrance up ahead

Trucks roll faster downhill

Steep hill ahead. You may need to use a lower gear

16 / 20

When you license is suspended you _________.

Cannot drive

May drive during the day

Must drive with a licensed driver

May drive only for work

17 / 20

Which valves are the tractor protection system?

The trailer supply valve and the relay emergency valve

The trailer supply valve and the foot valve

The trailer supply valve and the hand valve

The trailer supply valve and the tractor protection valve

18 / 20

What does this sign mean?

The red zone is for loading only

The white zone is for loading only

No parking if you are waiting to load

No parking here, this is a loading zone

19 / 20

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

Leaky glad hand seals

Leaky tractor protection valve

Defective governor

Leaky supply tank

20 / 20

When backing up a to a trailer, align the 5th wheel slot with?

The lines painted on the pavement

None of the above

The trailer

The kingpin on the trailer

Thanks for taking the practice test!

Enter your info to sign up for our mailing list or click "See Result" to move on.

NameEmail

Your score is

The average score is 84%

Aced the test? Learn how to finish earning your Class 1 license in Nova Scotia

More Nova Scotia Commercial Driving Practice Tests

Nova Scotia Class 1 Practice Tests

Nova Scotia Class 3 Practice Tests

Air Brakes Practice Tests

Nova Scotia Class 4 Practice Tests

Nova Scotia Road Signs Test

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.

DISCLAIMER:CDHQ is not affiliated with the provinces or any test centres. These practice tests should not be considered official tests and you are not granted a license for completing them. Our tests are simply a practice tool to help prepare yourself for the real test.