#1. Idling for longer than five minutes can
Idling can burn up to four litres of fuel per hour. Idling for longer than five minutes wastes fuel, increases emissions, and can clog fuel injectors.
#2. 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.
#3. If you are required to keep a logbook, what must you have in your possession?
You must keep in your possession: (a) a daily log that’s updated to your last change in duty status; (b) copies of your daily log for the work cycle you’re using; (c) any supporting documents that you’ve been issued during your trip. You must submit your logbook and all supporting documents to your employer within 20 days.
#4. After you obtain a commercial driver’s licence, your driving record will
Every company you work for is required to check your driving record before hiring you and once a year after hiring you.
#5. Why is it risky to drive faster than the traffic flow?
If you drive faster than the traffic flow, you’ll increase your chances of crashing into vehicles in front of you, for a variety of reasons: 1. You may not be able to maintain a safe following distance. 2. You’ll increase your chances of making a wrong decision. 3. You may tire more quickly. Driving faster than the traffic flow creates tension and causes mental and physical fatigue.
#6. You’re driving an ambulance in response to an emergency call. Whenever you exceed the speed limit or drive through stop signals, you must consider which of the following?
If you are transporting a patient or responding to an emergency call, you may drive faster than posted speed limits and drive through red traffic lights or past stop signs if you warn other drivers with your vehicle’s siren and flashing red lights. Before taking such risky actions, however, consider such factors as (a) the condition and use of the roadway; (b) the amount of traffic that’s on, or is expected to be on, the roadway; and (c) the seriousness of the emergency to which you’re responding
#7. 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.
#8. If a load is supported on rollers, how many of the rollers must be locked?
If a load is supported on rollers, then lock at least one roller to prevent the load from shifting. The load must also have adequate tiedowns.
#9. 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 brakes 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
#10. Every ride-hailing (e.g., Uber) vehicle must be less than
If you are driving in the performance of a ride-hailing service (such as Uber), your vehicle must be less than 10 years old. [“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]
#11. According to the British Columbia Driving Commercial Vehicles Manual, torque is
According to the British Columbia Driving Commercial Vehicles Manual, torque is the ability of the engine to move the vehicle, and horsepower is used to develop speed. More specifically, in an internal-combustion engine, torque is the rotational force that is produced by the engine’s crankshaft.
#12. When driving at night, you should do which of the following?
In the dark, you have no way of knowing what lies beyond the reach of your headlights. At night, you should slow to a speed that allows you to stop safely within the range of your headlights. Otherwise, if there is a hazard just beyond the range of your headlights, you may not be able to take action in time to avoid it. Your parking lights are for parking, not d
#13. Under British Columbia law, a special activity bus
Under British Columbia law, a “special activity bus” is defined as a bus that (a) conforms to the safety standards set out in the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Act that applied to this vehicle when it was manufactured; (b) is operated by, on behalf of, or at the request of the authority in charge of a school; and (c) is used for non-scheduled transportation.
#14. 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.
#15. Different-sized tires can
Using tires of different sizes or different types (e.g., radial and bias ply) on the same axle can adversely affect handling, especially when braking.
#16. Every written trip inspection report must include which of the following?
Every written trip inspection report must include the following: (a) the licence plate or unit numbers for the commercial vehicle or trailers, (b) a list of all defects that may affect the safe operation of the vehicle (or stating none if that’s the case), (c) the signature of the person making the report, and (d) the date. This report must be completed before the first trip of the day and submitted to the company within 20 days.
#17. During your pre-trip inspection, you discover a defect that does not affect the safe operation of the vehicle. What should you do?
You must note all defects on your inspection report. If the defect isn’t safety related, your report must say so. Then the defect can be repaired after your trip is over.
#18. 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.
#19. Under British Columbia law, what is the definition of “public transportation”?
Under British Columbia law, “public transportation” is defined as the transportation of groups of people who aren’t your associates or members of your family.
#20. A controlled railway crossing may have
All vehicles must stop at controlled railway crossings if signaled to do so. A controlled crossing has a flag person, stop sign, crossing gate or an electric or mechanical signaling device.
