Nova Scotia Commercial Drivers License Class 3 Practice Test 1

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Nova Scotia Class 3 Practice Test 1

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

1 / 20

Don't use the differential lock when __________?

Carrying a load

The vehicle is stopped

The wheels are spinning

The wheels are different

2 / 20

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

Daily

Weekly

Quarterly

Monthly

3 / 20

What does this sign mean?

Park in the area between the signs

Do not park in the area between the signs

Restricted parking available

Free parking available

4 / 20

Which tank should be drained first when draining the air tanks on an air brake system?

The first air tank

The last air tank

The supply tank

The second air tank

5 / 20

In your daily log, you must record what?

Your name

Which cycle you are on

All of these

The dates

6 / 20

What does this sign mean?

Share the road with other drivers

Share the road with cyclists

All of these

Share the road with pedestrians

7 / 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

8 / 20

When going down hills you should?

Shift into a lower gear

Pick up speed

Wear your seatbelt

Shift into a higher gear

9 / 20

Most air brake systems will use automatic valves to?

Reduce pressure at the back wheels

Reduce pressure at the front wheels

Increase pressure at the back wheels

Increase pressure at the front wheels

10 / 20

Which can contaminate a brake systems air lines?

Water and salt

Grease and oil

Dirt

Dust

11 / 20

As an operator you are required to have vehicles and trailers inspected how often?

Weekly

Annually

Monthly

Semi-annually

12 / 20

What does this red sign mean?

Rolling stop

Come to a complete stop

Stop only if other vehicles approaching

Stop up ahead

13 / 20

Drivers need to perform a vehicle inspection every ________.

24 hours

Month

Week

72 hours

14 / 20

Why is it important to know where your air system releases air pressure from?

Because you should know your truck

In case anyone ever asks

Because it can be dangerous

So you're not suprised

15 / 20

What does this orange sign mean?

Right turn only

Left turn only

Follow the direction of the flashing sign

Do not turn left

16 / 20

A circle check is?

A visual check for cosmetic damage

Testing your brakes while driving in a circle

Drawing circles to prove you are not tired

A daily check of your vehicles roadworthiness

17 / 20

Where are the vehicles air tanks located?

In the cab of the vehicle

In the engine compartment

Underneath around the frame

Inside the wheel

18 / 20

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

Drivers and shippers

Drivers and operators

Drivers only

Drivers, operators, and shippers

19 / 20

If you see an open truck inspection station which driving your truck, you must?

Wait for an inspector to direct you into the station

Stop at the inspection stations for an inspection

Only stop if you have not been inspected recently

Decide whether or not you want to stop

20 / 20

What does this yellow diamond sign mean?

Narrow bridge ahead

Divided highway begins

Road construction ahead

Divided highway ends

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