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

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

Narrow bridge ahead

The pavement narrows up ahead

One-way road coming up

Both lanes merge into one lane

2 / 20

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

413 kPa (60 psi)

551 kPa (80 psi)

242 kPs (35 psi)

380 kPa (55 psi)

3 / 20

What does a driver need to transport dangerous goods?

A letter

A log book

Training

Dangerous goods

4 / 20

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

Drivers, operators, and shippers

Drivers only

Drivers and operators

Drivers and shippers

5 / 20

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

1 metre

Don't pass a cyclist

2 metres

3 metres

6 / 20

When inspecting your brakes, you must?

Block the truck with wheel chocks

Apply spring brakes

All of these

Drive the vehicle to level ground

7 / 20

What does this upside down triangle sign mean?

Slow moving vehicle

Railway crossing

Yield the right of way

Come to a complete stop

8 / 20

To apply for a Class D license you must be?

21 years old

16 years old

18 years old

Any age

9 / 20

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

Only certified technicians

Anyone

You can if you are the owner

Your employer

10 / 20

What does this sign mean?

Avalanche up ahead

Watch out for falling rocks

Erosion to the west

Watch for loose rock

11 / 20

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

Inspect them

Drive at full speed

Tap on them

Pull on them

12 / 20

Correct belt tension for an air compressor can be determined by

Firm hand pressure

Finger pressure

A karate chop

A tight squeeze of the hand

13 / 20

What is the maximum length for a straight truck?

11 metres (36 feet)

12.5 metres (41 feet)

10 metres (33 feet)

9.5 metres (31 feet)

14 / 20

Drivers need to perform a vehicle inspection every ________.

24 hours

Week

72 hours

Month

15 / 20

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

Stop slowing down

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

Crossing guard signs

Stop or slow down, your choice

16 / 20

What does this yellow diamond mean?

Traffic lights ahead

Stop signs up ahead

Treat as a four way stop

School bus stop ahead

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

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

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

18 / 20

What is the gross weight of your vehicle?

Weight of the driver

Weight of the load and the vehicle

Weight of the vehicle itself

Weight of the load

19 / 20

What emergency items are required in a commercial vehicle?

Gloves, first aid kit and fire extinguisher

Flags, first aid kit and flashlight

Traffic cones, first aid kit and fire extinguisher

Flares, first aid kit fire extinguisher, and flashlight

20 / 20

Where are the vehicles air tanks located?

Underneath around the frame

In the cab of the vehicle

In the engine compartment

Inside the wheel

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Many of the answers to the questions can be found in the driver hand books or learning materials your province provides.

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