PEI Commercial Drivers License Class 3 Practice Test 1

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PEI Class 3 Practice Test 1

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

1 / 20

Who can perform adjustments and maintenance on your air brake system?

Only certified technicians

Anyone

Your employer

You can if you are the owner

2 / 20

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

Tap on them

Drive at full speed

Pull on them

Inspect them

3 / 20

What does a driver need to transport dangerous goods?

A log book

A letter

Training

Dangerous goods

4 / 20

What is the gross weight of your vehicle?

Weight of the load

Weight of the vehicle itself

Weight of the driver

Weight of the load and the vehicle

5 / 20

Drivers need to perform a vehicle inspection every ________.

Week

24 hours

Month

72 hours

6 / 20

Correct belt tension for an air compressor can be determined by

Finger pressure

A karate chop

Firm hand pressure

A tight squeeze of the hand

7 / 20

Spring brakes will begin to apply when the pressure starts to drop below?

242 kPs (35 psi)

380 kPa (55 psi)

551 kPa (80 psi)

413 kPa (60 psi)

8 / 20

What do these signs mean if you see a construction worker holding them up?

Crossing guard signs

Stop slowing down

Stop or slow down, your choice

Stop or slow down depending on which part of the sign is facing your vehicle

9 / 20

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

Don't pass a cyclist

2 metres

1 metre

3 metres

10 / 20

Where are the vehicles air tanks located?

Underneath around the frame

In the engine compartment

Inside the wheel

In the cab of the vehicle

11 / 20

To apply for a Class D license you must be?

18 years old

16 years old

Any age

21 years old

12 / 20

If your speed increases too much while going down a hill, what should you do?

Increase your speed even more, switch to a higher gear and lightly apply the brakes

Lightly apply the brakes to lower your speed about 10-15km/h under your safe speed and lower your main gear

Lightly press the brake pedal until the vehicle slows down to a safe speed

Shift to a higher gear immediately and apply firm pressure to the brake pedal until you slow down

13 / 20

What does this sign mean?

Erosion to the west

Watch out for falling rocks

Watch for loose rock

Avalanche up ahead

14 / 20

What does this yellow diamond mean?

Stop signs up ahead

School bus stop ahead

Traffic lights ahead

Treat as a four way stop

15 / 20

What is the maximum length for a straight truck?

9.5 metres (31 feet)

12.5 metres (41 feet)

10 metres (33 feet)

11 metres (36 feet)

16 / 20

What emergency items are required in a commercial vehicle?

Gloves, first aid kit and fire extinguisher

Traffic cones, first aid kit and fire extinguisher

Flags, first aid kit and flashlight

Flares, first aid kit fire extinguisher, and flashlight

17 / 20

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

Drivers and operators

Drivers, operators, and shippers

Drivers and shippers

Drivers only

18 / 20

What does this upside down triangle sign mean?

Come to a complete stop

Yield the right of way

Railway crossing

Slow moving vehicle

19 / 20

A sign shaped like a yellow diamond with these two narrowing lines in the middle means what?

Narrow bridge ahead

One-way road coming up

The pavement narrows up ahead

Both lanes merge into one lane

20 / 20

When inspecting your brakes, you must?

Block the truck with wheel chocks

Apply spring brakes

Drive the vehicle to level ground

All of these

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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.