Nova Scotia Commercial Drivers License Class 3 Practice Test 2

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Nova Scotia Class 3 Practice Test 2

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

1 / 20

What does this diamond shaped sign with a checkered border and a pointed arrow mean?

Keep to the right side of the road

Road ends in the direction of the arrow

Taxi lanes to the right

Sharp turn or bend in the road in the direction of the arrow

2 / 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

3 / 20

What does this sign tell you about commercial vehicles?

Trailers with overhang might enter your lane when turning right

Trucks might have their left blinker on for no reason

The lane is too narrow for trucks to turn

Watch out for truck dragging logs behind them

4 / 20

How long should it take for the air pressure to rise from 587kPa to 690 kPa after the pressure had fallen below 552 kPa?

4 mins

2 mins

5 mins

1 min

5 / 20

If you drive past a weight station, how many days can your license be suspended for?

20 days

7 days

90 days

30 days

6 / 20

What does this yellow sign mean?

School zone

Watch for pedestrians

Pedestrians not permitted

Pedestrian pathway only, vehicles prohibited

7 / 20

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

When traveling at high speed

When going downhill

In city traffic

At all times

8 / 20

How much space should you give a cyclist when you pass them?

3 metres

2 metres

1 metre

Don't pass a cyclist

9 / 20

Where is the brake lining fastened?

The struts

The rim of the tire

The wheel well

The brake shoe

10 / 20

Which of these are indicators that you may have difficulty with the clearance under your vehicle?

Flooding

All of the below

Ice

Road condition

11 / 20

What is the correct use of an ABS system during a braking emergency?

Pump the brake pedal until the vehicle stops.

Press the pedal firmly and hold until the vehicle stops

Pump the brake pedal until slowed then hold the pedal

Press the pedal 3 times until the ABS is activated

12 / 20

What does this cool sign mean?

Rideshare pick ups not allowed

Crane signals require to pass ahead

No hitch-hiking allowed on this road

Surfing area up ahead

13 / 20

Who can install and repair wheels and tires?

Anyone

A qualified professional

A doctor

A monkey

14 / 20

Spring brake controls are usually what color?

Blue

Yellow

Orange

Red

15 / 20

What does this orange sign mean?

Road work begins ahead

Road is made of loose gravel

Military checkpoint

Pavement ends ahead

16 / 20

When approaching a school bus, you must stop when?

The bus is operating its alternating red lights

Only when behind the bus

If it is at a crosswalk

If there is a stop sign

17 / 20

Which belt should you check during your pre-trip inspection?

Power steering belt

All of these

Alternator belt

Water pump belt

18 / 20

What colour will the road generally look in the winter time?

Black and icy

None of these

Light grey with some white

Brown from the sand and salt

19 / 20

You test a tractor protection valve by removing the service line and?

Driving 150 metres

Starting the truck

Engaging the brake pedal

Switching the gears

20 / 20

When a school bus is stopped, how far back must you keep your vehicle?

25 metres away

20 metres away

5 metres away

15 metres away

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