Class 4 Mock Test
#1. The time you spend riding on a ferry is considered off-duty time unless
On-duty time doesn’t include time spent on a ferry, unless you’re working while you’re on it (for example, when a bus driver is selling tickets). Note, however, that if you are taking the ferry to travel to your employer where you’ll start driving, this will be considered on-duty time if (a) your employer asked you to make the trip and (b) you will not have taken eight consecutive hours of off-duty time immediately before you start your driving time.
#2. According to the British Columbia Driving Commercial Vehicles Manual, what is a danger zone?
The section of road a 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. Reduce your danger zone by slowing down and covering the brake pedal with your foot if you spot a hazard.
#3. If tire tread damage is longer than _______, the tire should be considered defective. 2.5 cm 3.5 cm 4.5 cm 1.5 cm
A tire should be considered defective if it has any tread damage (such as cuts, cracks or snags) that is longer than 2.5 cm (1 inch) and deep enough to expose the ply cords.
#4. How should you upshift a gasoline-powered vehicle that is not equipped with a governor?
Smaller commercial vehicles usually don’t have governors to regulate engine rpm and the amount of fuel burned. To upshift a gasoline-powered vehicle that is not equipped with a governor, perform the following steps: 1. Start in low gear. Use only enough throttle to start the vehicle moving. 2. When the engine begins to accelerate, quickly shift into the next gear. Shift into higher gears as soon as you have the power. 3. As your vehicle’s speed increases and you begin shifting into the higher gears, allow the engine to develop more power before each shift so the rate of acceleration increases. 4. As you complete each shift, engage the clutch smoothly, and engage the throttle at the same time.
#5. Who is responsible for making sure that a vehicle’s emergency equipment is in working order?
Certain types of commercial vehicles are required to carry certain types of emergency equipment. Your company is responsible for ensuring this emergency equipment is available and in working order.
#6. All licensed taxi drivers and licensed limousine drivers must complete a Police Record Check
Every licensed operator of Passenger Directed Vehicles (a category that includes taxis and limousines) must complete a Police Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check every year. (A Vulnerable Sector Check checks for pardons for past sexual offenses.) To obtain a Police Record Check, visit your local RCMP detachment or municipal police agency, and bring two forms of identification plus information about your employer. [“Passenger Directed Vehicle Driver Requirements in B.C.,” https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/vehicle-safety-enforcement/services/passenger-transportation/guidance-resources/pdv-driver-requirements]
#7. When a tire is underinflated,
Less air pressure pushing the tread down onto the road surface will reduce contact with the road surface, increasing the risk of hydroplaning. Also, increased flexing of the tire will cause excessive wear on the outer edges of the tread and possibly overheating of the tire.
#8. When driving a school bus, you must NOT do which of the following?
Never do anything that might compromise your passengers’ safety. Don’t open the doors until your vehicle has come to a complete stop, and don’t start moving again until you’ve closed the doors. Don’t refuel the vehicle with passengers aboard, because this could expose them to dangerous fumes or the risk of fire. And of course, always maintain a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.
#9. When transporting persons with disabilities, you should do all of the following EXCEPT
Properly secure wheelchairs, scooters and other mobility aids. If the person with a disability is travelling with a guide dog, you must provide space for the dog in your vehicle so that it will be safe in a collision. Always speak directly to the person with the disability, not to the person’s companion or assistant. And don’t assume the person needs help. Always ask the person before giving help.
#10. Which of the following can impair your driving?
Many legal drugs can cause drowsiness, sedation, or impaired coordination, which can impair your driving. Examples include some prescription painkillers, tranquilizers, and antidepressants; and some over-the-counter sleep aids, allergy medications, and cold medications. Taking such a drug together with alcohol can produce greater impairment than either one alone. If you are uncertain about the effects of a drug you are taking, check the warning label or ask your pharmacist or doctor.
#11. Every motor vehicle must be equipped with at least ______ separate braking systems.
Every motor vehicle must be equipped with at least two separate braking systems. One braking system must be mechanical, such as a ratchet and pawl (notched wheel) mechanism or a spring brake mechanism. The mechanical system should be used as a backup in case the primary braking system fails.
#12. Stopping on icy roads requires
When driving on ice, sleet or snow, drive slowly and increase your following distance so you can manoeuvre gradually. Apply light pressure to your brake pedal. Avoid turning the steering wheel in a quick or erratic manner.
#13. If you are unable to keep up with traffic on a steep grade, what should you do?
If you must drive slower than other traffic, use your four-way flashers to alert other drivers, and keep right to let the drivers pass you safely.
#14. To qualify for a commercial driver’s licence in British Columbia, you must meet which of the following requirements?
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.
#15. If your vehicle becomes disabled, what should you do?
If your vehicle becomes disabled, move it as far off the travelled portion of the highway as possible. Under the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act, you must place warning devices approximately 30 metres ahead of and 30 metres behind the vehicle. However, it’s good safety practice to also place additional warning devices farther than 30 metres from your vehicle.
#16. The Motor Vehicle Act gives public transit buses the right-of-way. What does this mean?
The Motor Vehicle Act gives public transit buses the right-of-way when a bus driver signals to move from the curb lane or a bus stop into the traffic flow and the bus displays a sign telling motorists to yield. This rule applies to locations where the speed limit is less than 60 km/h. Of course, the bus driver, like any other driver who legally has the right-of-way, is still responsible for making sure that it’s safe to pull out into traffic.
#17. To stop quickly in an emergency, what should you do if your vehicle has antilock brakes (ABS)?
If you must stop in an emergency, apply firm, hard, continuous pressure to the brake pedal until you come to a complete stop. Don’t worry about possibly locking the wheels. If the ABS computer senses that a wheel is about to lock, it will automatically release that brake to get the wheel rolling again, then reapply the brake. When ABS is working, some pulsation of the brake pedal is normal
#18. When refuelling your vehicle, you should
Small flames or electrical sparks can ignite spilled fuel. While you’re refuelling your vehicle, don’t smoke or run your engine. Keep the nozzle of the fuel hose in contact with the filler pipe. If there is a ground strap, connect it to the filler pipe to reduce static electricity.
#19. Why should you use extra caution at railway crossings in rural areas?
For a variety of reasons, you should use extra caution when you cross railway tracks in rural areas. In rural areas, approach grades may be steeper, snow banks may be higher, brush can affect your visibility, there are fewer automated warning systems, and more of these rural crossings may be humpback crossings.
#20. What are some common causes of passenger injuries?
Passengers may be injured if the driver (a) starts or stops too quickly or abruptly, (b) turns too quickly or abruptly, or (c) fails to check on passengers often enough while driving. If the vehicle’s doors are under the control of the driver (as is the case in a bus), passengers may also be injured if the driver opens or closes the doors too quickly.
