Class 1 Mock
#1. Under ideal driving conditions, passenger cars and light trucks should maintain a following distance of at least ________ behind the vehicle ahead.
Drivers of passenger cars and light trucks should maintain a following distance of at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead. Drivers of buses, trucks, or other heavy vehicles should maintain a following distance of at least five seconds. If driving conditions are less than ideal, they should increase their following distance still further.
#2. Just before your vehicle comes to a full stop, you should __________ to prevent your vehicle from jerking back.
Just before your vehicle comes to a full stop, reduce the pressure you’re placing on the brake pedal. This will prevent your vehicle from jerking back. Practice stopping until you’ve learned how much pressure you need to ease off the brake to smoothly stop where you want.
#3. Which of the following can increase the length of your danger zone (as defined in the British Columbia Driving Commercial Vehicles Manual)?
The section of road that your vehicle travels through before it can stop is called the vehicle’s danger zone, because it’s physically impossible for you to stop the vehicle in time to avoid a collision with any object or person. As your speed increases, the length of your danger zone increases. Less than ideal road conditions, such as rain, snow, ice or gravel increase the length of your danger zone. Driving fast under these road conditions increases your danger zone even more. Finally, heavy commercial vehicles have more kinetic energy than cars travelling at the same speed and therefore take longer to brake to a stop
#4. When approaching an intersection at which you intend to turn, you should
When approaching an intersection, don’t change lanes or pass or overtake other vehicles. If you intend to turn at the intersection, get in the proper lane well before the intersection and signal other drivers to show them you intend to turn. Reduce your speed gradually before entering the intersection.
#5. Who has the right-of-way on a steep hill on an industrial road?
Industrial roads are often rougher and present different types of conditions than public roads. In general, drivers are expected to follow the rules of the road set out in the Motor Vehicle Act. However, you should yield the right-of-way to a loaded truck that is coming down a steep hill on an industrial road
#6. Under British Columbia law, what is the definition of a “taxi”?
Under British Columbia law, a “taxi” or “limousine” is defined as a motor vehicle that is designed to carry no more than 10 persons, and is available with its driver for hire. This includes a vehicle being used as part of a ride-hail service.
#7. Which of the following statements about intermodal cargo containers are true?
Intermodal transportation involves the transportation of containers of cargo among multiple modes of transport (rail, ship, truck, etc.) without unloading the containers. National Safety Code Standard 10 (Cargo Securement) defines an “intermodal container” as a reusable, transportable container that is specially designed with integral locking devices to secure it to a container chassis vehicle. To transport an intermodal container, you must secure it to the chassis of your vehicle with the integral locking devices so it can’t move around.
#8. Industrial roads do NOT include which of the following?
An industrial road is any road that exists for the transportation of natural resources, machinery, materials or personnel. Industrial roads do not include public roadways or streets; privately owned roads; roads exclusively for utility lines or pipes; or roads and yards within manufacturing plants, industrial sites, storage yards, airports or construction sites.
#9. When should you perform a pre-hill inspection?
British Columbia has many mountainous roads. You must perform a brake pre-hill inspection (brake check) wherever a sign is posted requiring you to do so before a steep hill ahead. (You may be fined for failing to stop to conduct a brake pre-hill inspection.) It’s also wise to perform a pre-hill inspection before every long or steep downgrade
#10. Who is ultimately responsible for the condition of the brakes on a vehicle?
As the driver, you are required to conduct a pre-trip inspection before driving the vehicle on the road. This includes a full check of the braking system. You must not drive the vehicle if you find problems with the brakes. You may be fined as much as $2,000 for driving a vehicle with defective brakes.
#11. Where would an air dryer be installed in an air brake system?
An air dryer may be installed in the compressor discharge line between the compressor and the first reservoir. Its purpose is to remove water vapour and contaminants from compressor air before the air enters the first reservoir. The first reservoir has usually been the supply or “wet” reservoir, so called because moisture accumulated in that reservoir before the air flowed from there to the service reservoirs. However, today’s air dryer technology is so effective that a “wet” reservoir may not be needed anymore. In a modern Air Dryer Integrated System (ADIS), the air compressor governor and the air dryer are combined into a single unit. Air from the air dryer goes directly into the primary and secondary service (“dry”) reservoirs.
#12. When pulling out from an alley, you must
Bear in mind that pedestrians don’t expect motor vehicles to be driving on the sidewalk. If you are entering a main road from an alley, lane or side road, you must stop before the sidewalk or sidewalk area and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles before you may proceed.
#13. In large commercial vehicles, most air brake systems use automatic valves to
Most modern tractors are equipped with an automatic front axle ratio valve, which supersedes the manual front brake limiting valve in older tractors. In light-to-moderate braking, the ratio valve automatically reduces air pressure (and hence braking force) to the front wheels to reduce the chance of front-wheel lockup (which could result in a skid) on slippery roads.
#14. When transporting a large boulder on a flatbed vehicle, you should support it with at least ____ piece(s) of hardwood blocking and secure it with at least ____ chain(s).
According to the National Safety Code Standard 10 (Cargo Securement), each large boulder must be supported on at least two pieces of hardwood blocking that extend the full width of the boulder. Each cubic-shaped boulder must be secured with two or more chains placed transversely across the vehicle and as close as possible to the hardwood blocking. Each non-cubic-shaped boulder must be secured with two or more chains forming an “X” pattern over the boulder and passing over the centre of the boulder.
#15. When a tractor-trailer is loaded, the cargo should be
Keep your cargo as close to the centre of your rig as possible so it won’t cause your trailer to lean to one side or the other. It’s also critical to spread out your cargo and keep it as close to the trailer deck as possible. As the height of a load increases, its centre of gravity rises (i.e., the load becomes top-heavy). A vehicle with a higher centre of gravity is more likely to roll over.
#16. What is the best way to dry out your brakes after you’ve driven through water?
If you’ve just driven through water, slow down and downshift into a low gear. Gently press on the brakes and maintain pressure for a short distance when you are out of the water. This will heat up the brakes and dry them out. (However, don’t overdo it, or the brakes may overheat.) Then apply the brakes to make a test stop when it is safe to do so.
#17. Before you may apply for a commercial driver’s licence, you must already hold which class of driver’s licence?
To qualify for a commercial driver’s licence in British Columbia, you must have a rather clean driving record: fewer than four offences that carry penalty points in the last two years; no motor-vehicle-related Criminal Code convictions in the past three years; and no outstanding fines or debts owed to the Court, the Government or ICBC. Also, you must already hold a full-privilege driver’s licence from British Columbia or another province. Either a Class 5 car licence or a Class 6 motorcycle licence (or the equivalent from another province) is acceptable.
#18. Which of the following drivers are exempt from wearing seatbelts?
Drivers who get in and out of their vehicles frequently as part of their work may be exempt from wearing seatbelts while they’re driving at 40 km/h per hour or less. Exemptions include inner-city delivery drivers, bus drivers and emergency vehicle drivers.
#19. What can cause a trailer to swerve or whip across the roadway?
Swerving or whipping of a trailer can be caused by a shifting load, improper trailer connections, sudden steering changes, or driving too fast for the conditions. It can also be caused by mechanical problems, such as dragging brakes or a flat tire
#20. Why is it important to know which parts of the air brake system exhaust air?
Compressed air may be exhausted from several different ports in the braking system. This air travels at a very high speed from the vehicle and carries moisture, oil, dirt and dust. It can be dangerous if it hits your eyes or ears. Know the location of all air exhaust ports so you can keep away from them, such as when you’re draining the air tanks.
#21. Unless your vehicle has antilock brakes (ABS), using light brake pressure on an icy road will
If you don’t have ABS and you brake hard on an icy road, the force of your brakes will overcome the low traction with the road surface. This will cause the wheels to lock up, possibly resulting in a skid. Instead, use extremely light pressure on the brake to control your vehicle’s speed and help prevent the wheels from locking up. If your vehicle has ABS, feel free to brake hard if necessary. The ABS computer will keep your wheels from locking up.
#22. After you __________, you must take at least eight consecutive hours of off-duty time.
Hours of service regulations are designed to limit the time you can spend driving. Statistics show that a fatigued driver is more likely to become involved in a crash. After driving for 13 hours or being on duty for 14 hours, you may not drive again until you have taken 10 hours of off-duty time, of which eight hours must be consecutive.
#23. When can flashing amber lights be mounted on a vehicle?
Flashing amber lights are used on construction vehicles, towing vehicles, tow cars that are attending, snow-removal equipment, sanding equipment, pilot cars, and vehicles that are required by permit to use them, such as some oversize vehicles or vehicles carrying oversize loads. If your vehicle is going to haul an oversize load, obtain a Commercial Vehicle Safety & Enforcement permit from ICBC. This will allow you to mount flashing amber or red lights on your vehicle as well as the appropriate oversize signs.
#24. When is an engine retarder most efficient?
An engine retarder is more efficient at a higher engine rpm and a lower vehicle speed, so it’s important to select the right gear. Select your gear before you start down a hill. You’re more likely to miss a shift if you wait until you’re on the downgrade.
#25. How often should you inspect your vehicle?
All commercial vehicles that fall under the National Safety Code (NSC) must be inspected before they’re used each day (pre-trip inspections) and at the end of the final trip of each day (post-trip inspections). These inspections are required under the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations. Either you or another person specified by the carrier must perform these inspections.
