Class 1 Mock
#1. You are uncoupling your tractor from the semitrailer. After you have eased pressure on the fifth wheel locking jaws, you should do which of the following?
After you have eased pressure on the fifth wheel locking jaws, block (chock) the trailer wheels as a precaution even if you’re sure that the trailer brakes are set. Then lower the trailer landing gear until both supports touch the ground and pressure is released off the fifth wheel. Disconnect the air lines and electrical cable and secure them to the tractor. Finally, pull the fifth wheel release handle to unlock the fifth wheel jaws. At this point, you are ready to pull the tractor forward just enough so you can make sure that the landing gear is supporting the trailer.
#2. When you're driving on a slippery road, hard braking may cause
If you brake hard on a slippery road, the force of the brakes may overcome the reduced traction of the tires. The wheels will lock and the vehicle may skid. If the rear of your trailer swings out, a jackknife is likely. A skid or jackknife may also occur if you use the trailer hand valve to brake (because it only brakes the trailer, not the tractor).
#3. 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
#4. Before you may obtain a Class 1, 2, or 4 driver’s licence, you must be at least ____ years old.
Before you may obtain a Class 1, 2, or 4 driver’s licence, you must be at least 19 years old. Before you may obtain a Class 3 driver’s licence, you must be at least 18 years old.
#5. What is the purpose of an antilock braking system (ABS)?
ABS does not have much effect on your everyday driving. It does not affect your braking capability or shorten your stopping distance. It just helps you keep control of your vehicle by activating when your wheels are about to lock.
#6. To turn right safely, what should you do?
When turning any vehicle, you should always check your blind spots thoroughly. Also, the rear wheels of a vehicle with a long wheelbase can off-track (travel a different path than the front wheels). If you turn too sharply to the right, the rear wheels may scrape the curb or overrun the sidewalk. And if you turn too wide, pedestrians or vehicles may be encouraged to squeeze by you on the right. When turning, therefore, make certain that you’re not crowding any vehicles or pedestrians on the right side.
#7. At which of the following engine speeds should you drive your vehicle?
At any given speed, the engine develops both torque and horsepower. Peak torque is found at a lower engine speed than peak horsepower. The vehicle should be operated between the engine’s peak torque and peak horsepower. This range is referred to as the normal operating rpm range of the engine. The engine will lug (strain) if it is operated below peak torque for any length of time
#8. When must a carrier check your driving record?
Every carrier you work for is required to check your driving record before hiring you and then once a year after hiring you.
#9. Before you enter a curve, what gear should you select?
Before you enter a curve, slow to a safe speed and downshift to a gear that lets you use engine power all through the curve. This will keep your vehicle stable and provide good acceleration as you leave the curve.
#10. 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
#11. Which of the following can increase the danger of crossing railway tracks?
Railway crossings can be hazardous. You want to minimize the time you spend there. Still, it takes a typical tractor-trailer more than 10 seconds to clear a single railway track. And it can take even longer if the crossing surface is rough, there is more than one track to cross, your vehicle is extremely heavy or long, or the approach grades to the tracks are steep (which can cause a low-slung vehicle to get hung up on the tracks altogether).
#12. What is a runaway lane?
Runaway lanes are located beside the road on some downhill grades. These lanes are there to help slow and stop vehicles if their brakes fail as they are going downhill. Don’t use runaway lanes for any other purpose. However, note that automobiles may also use runaway lanes if their brakes have failed.
#13. When parking a vehicle with a two-speed axle, in which range should you leave the axle?
If your vehicle is so equipped, a two-speed drive axle allows you to select a lower gearing for greater torque at lower speeds. When you park your vehicle, you want maximum torque from both the transmission and the two-speed drive axle to prevent your vehicle from rolling, should its brakes fail. Place the transmission in the lowest forward gear, if parked facing uphill, or reverse gear (which is also a low gear) if parked facing downhill, or park if the vehicle has an automatic transmission. If the vehicle has main and auxiliary transmissions, place both in gear. If the vehicle is equipped with a two-speed axle, the axle should be in low range.
#14. 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.
#15. Which of the following should you check periodically during your trip?
During your trip, check safety-critical components regularly. These include (a) the tires and wheels, (b) the brakes and hubs, (c) the trailer coupling, and (d) the suspension and driveline. Also, the National Safety Code (NSC) requires you to recheck the cargo securement system whenever your duty status has changed, you’ve been driving for three hours, or you’ve driven 240 kilometres, whichever comes first.
#16. 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.
#17. What is the purpose of checking your vehicle's slack adjusters?
It’s critical that you inspect your brakes as part of the pre-trip inspection. Brakes that are out of adjustment may fail to stop your vehicle safely, possibly resulting in a dangerous collision. Federal and provincial laws require you to check manual and automatic slack adjusters daily, during the pre-trip inspection. You may be fined as much as $2,000 for driving a vehicle with defective brakes. This includes excessive brake chamber pushrod stroke
#18. During a pre-hill inspection of a vehicle equipped with hydraulic brakes, you should do which of the following?
Whether your vehicle has air brakes or hydraulic brakes, it is important to make sure that the brake drums haven’t overheated. To test hydraulic brakes for leaks, first pump the brakes three times. Next, apply firm pressure to the brake pedal for five seconds. The pedal should not move. If it moves, the brakes may have a leak or some other problem.
#19. Where is a single-unit (straight) truck’s central weight distribution point?
The central weight distribution point of the average single-unit (straight) truck is located partially over or just ahead of the rear axles. That is where the load should be placed.
#20. 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.
#21. If your vehicle is equipped with antilock brakes (ABS), how should you brake in an emergency?
If your vehicle has ABS brakes, don’t pump the brakes. Apply full, firm, steady pressure to the brake pedal. The ABS computer will automatically release and reapply a brake for you when it senses that wheel is about to lock up.
#22. When driving in the Yukon or Northwest Territories, you can be on duty for no more than ____ hours at a time.
In the Yukon or Northwest Territories, you may have no more than 18 hours of on-duty time. You may drive no more than 15 hours during your on-duty time.
#23. What is the purpose of the National Safety Code?
The National Safety Code (NSC) is designed to create a comprehensive code of minimum performance standards for the safe operation of passenger and commercial vehicles. The NSC focuses on three components: the driver, the vehicle, and the carrier. It has a specific focus on those responsible for the operation of commercial vehicles on the road, including trucks, buses, tractors, and trailers. [“National Safety Code,” CCMTA, https://www.ccmta.ca/en/national-safety-code]
#24. If you are parking a single-unit (straight) vehicle on an upgrade without a curb, you should
The rule for single-unit (straight) vehicles (such as buses, three-axle trucks, and “bobtail” tractors without trailers) on upgrades is the same as for cars: If there is a curb, turn your wheels away from the curb (i.e., toward the centre of the road). If your vehicle’s brakes fail, the curb will block your vehicle from rolling backward. If there is no curb, turn your wheels toward the edge of the road. If your vehicle’s brakes fail, your vehicle will roll off the road, not into traffic.
#25. 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