Alberta Commercial Driving Class 1 Practice Test Part 3

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Alberta Commercial Drivers Class 1 Practice Test Parts 3

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What is the correct order of actions when operating a fire extinguisher?

Aim; Squeeze; Sweep; Pull

Sweep; Aim; Pull; Squeeze

Aim; Pull; Squeeze; Sweep

Pull; Aim; Squeeze; Sweep

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When preparing to discharge a fire extinguisher to put out a fire, you should hold the extinguisher in what position?

However you can get the tightest grip

Upright

Parallel to the ground

In line with the top of the flames

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Who is legally allowed to refuel a propane vehicle?

Only those over 18 years of age

Only those with proper certification or training

Only those holding a Class 1 licence

Only those wearing protective gloves and clothing

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When performing a turnaround with a school bus, the correct procedure is to:

Stop the bus approximately three bus lengths ahead of the road you will be reversing into

Only back onto a highway if there are no vehicles coming in either direction

Unload passengers just before you begin reversing

Wait for traffic to pass around you before reversing safely

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Which of the following road surfaces will help you achieve the best fuel efficiency?

Flat, two-lane highway

Mountainous highway

Suburban roads

Flat, multi-lane highway

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When going through urban areas, all drivers must:

Activate the emergency hazard lights during night-time hours

Stop before every uncontrolled railway crossing

Drive only on the routes specified for trucks and dangerous goods vehicles

Encourage other vehicles to pass you before making left turns

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How many hazard classes of dangerous goods are there?

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When loading a dump vehicle, what is one of the steps you must follow before moving the vehicle?

Secure the load so that it will not blow or fall off

Check that large items are not protruding more than 1 metre from the sides of the vehicle

Ensure all of the material is grouped towards one side of the box

Tarp the load, but only if this is part of your carrier's policy

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Ultimately, whose responsibility is it to ensure that employees have the proper training to work safely with dangerous goods?

The employee

A dangerous goods inspector

The carrier

The training provider

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When parking a single unit Class 3 motor vehicle uphill, without a curb, the front wheels should be:

Turned to the left

Turned to the right

On the grass or sidewalk

Pointed straight ahead

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Corrosive materials can corrode:

Internal tissue

Metal

All answers are correct

Human skin

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Why are railway crossings potentially more dangerous for larger, heavier commercial vehicles?

These vehicles need more time to clear a crossing

These vehicles need more speed to clear the crossing

These vehicles need to stop farther away from a crossing before proceeding safely

These vehicles have to overcome the centrifugal force acting upon them

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When reversing to unload a dump vehicle, you should:

Use the backing alarm if the vehicle is equipped with one

Avoid using your mirrors and rely entirely on the hand signals of the guide

Back the vehicle to the passenger's side (right)

Position the guide so that he or she can see your path, but cannot be seen by you

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You are driving a school bus on a foggy day with low visibility and you stop at an uncontrolled railway crossing. What is the best course of action to ensure safety?

Proceed very slowly towards the tracks beyond the normal 5 metre stopping distance to get a closer look

Walk to the track yourself to see if you can cross safely, remembering to shut off the engine and set the brakes first

Instruct one of the passengers to walk to the track to see if there are any trains coming

Listen very carefully for a train whistle and if proceed carefully if you do not hear one

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As a school bus driver, you should never:

Break the four-second following rule

All answers are correct

Refuel a bus with passengers aboard

Drive with open front doors

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Emergency medical responders driving with their sirens on are granted special driving permissions, but they are not able to:

Drive the vehicle in excess of the speed limit

Proceed through stop signs without stopping

Discard any and all laws under the Traffic Safety Act

Park in a designated loading zone

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Which of the following situations could be unsafe when unloading a Class 3 vehicle into a hopper?

Using a guide for hand signals

Unloading on rocky terrain

Unloading when there are people within the radius of the raised box

Lowering the box and getting into the box if you need to loosen items that are stuck

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What is the best approach for ensuring that students are behaved and conduct themselves safely on the bus?

Organize a surprise evacuation drill to explain the safety procedures at your own convenience

Relax the normal safety provisions if it helps to keep the students quiet

Establish a good relationship with students, parents and teachers so that everyone is aware of the rules

Let the students know that if they cause any problems they will be ejected from the bus immediately

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What is the maximum speed limit for a loaded bus under ideal conditions?

Whatever is the posted speed limit

90 km/h or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower

Speed limits only apply to loaded school buses

100 km/h or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower

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Which of the following is not considered a Class 4 vehicle?

Thirty-passenger school bus

Sixteen-passenger mini bus for hire

Taxi

Ambulance

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Who from the choices below is exempt from wearing a seat belt where the assemblies are provided?

Emergency medical responders

Dangerous goods carriers

School bus drivers

The driver of a taxicab when carrying a passenger for hire

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An oxidizing substance is defined as:

An organism that is believed to be infectious to humans

A substance or article that explodes as a mass

A substance that contributes to the combustion of other material by yielding oxygen

A substance that might spontaneously combust when exposed to air

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Which of the statements below about making a turn with a school bus is false?

When stopped waiting to turn left, point the front wheels to a ten o'clock position

Avoid shifting gears during the turn

Use the outer left turning lane when dual left turn lanes are available

Check the mirrors as you are turning for swing and clearance

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When parking a school bus downhill (on the right-hand side of the road), which of the following should you not do?

Engage the parking brake

Turn the front wheels to the right

Allow the front wheel to make contact with the curb

Leave the vehicle in neutral if it has a manual transmission

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If you are a school bus driver and there is a breakdown, the best course of action is to:

Get all of the passengers off the bus as soon as possible regardless of the problem

Stop the bus as far off the roadway as practical and radio for help if you cannot fix the problem

Place an approved warning device a few metres in front of the bus to alert other drivers

Activate the alternating flashing amber lights

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Which of the following is the correct procedure for stopping at an uncontrolled railway crossing with a Class 2 vehicle?

a. Stop at least 15 metres in advance of track
b. Activate the alternately flashing amber or red lights wrong
c. If on a multi-lane highway, move to the far right lane in advance of the crossing correct
d. Leave the front door closed at all times

As a school bus driver, you should never:

a. Break the four-second following rule
b. Drive with open front doors
c. All answers are correct
d. Refuel a bus with passengers aboard wrong

When preparing to discharge a fire extinguisher to put out a fire, you should hold the extinguisher in what position?

a. Parallel to the ground
b. However you can get the tightest grip
c. In line with the top of the flameswrong
d. Uprightcorrect

How many hazard classes of dangerous goods are there?

a. 9correct
b. 7
c. 6wrong
d. 8

Which of the statements below about making a turn with a school bus is false?

a. When stopped waiting to turn left, point the front wheels to a ten o'clock position correct
b. Avoid shifting gears during the turn wrong
c. Use the outer left turning lane when dual left turn lanes are available
d. Check the mirrors as you are turning for swing and clearance

When parking a single unit Class 3 motor vehicle uphill, without a curb, the front wheels should be:

a. Pointed straight ahead
b. On the grass or sidewalk
c. Turned to the left
d. Turned to the right correct

An oxidizing substance is defined as:

a. A substance that contributes to the combustion of other material by yielding oxygen correct
b. A substance that might spontaneously combust when exposed to air wrong
c. A substance or article that explodes as a mass
d. An organism that is believed to be infectious to humans

You are driving a school bus on a foggy day with low visibility, and you stop at an uncontrolled railway crossing. What is the best course of action to ensure safety?

a. Proceed very slowly towards the tracks beyond the normal 5 metre stopping distance to get a closer look wrong
b. Walk to the track yourself to see if you can cross safely, remembering to shut off the engine and set the brakes firstcorrect
c. Instruct one of the passengers to walk to the track to see if there are any trains coming
d. Listen very carefully for a train whistle, and if proceed carefully if you do not hear one

What is the correct order of actions when operating a fire extinguisher?

a. Pull; Aim; Squeeze; Sweepcorrect
b. Aim; Pull; Squeeze; Sweep
c. Sweep; Aim; Pull; Squeezewrong
d. Aim; Squeeze; Sweep; Pull

When reversing to unload a dump vehicle, you should:

a. Use the backing alarm if the vehicle is equipped with onecorrect
b. Avoid using your mirrors and rely entirely on the hand signals of the guide
c. Position the guide so that he or she can see your path, but cannot be seen by youwrong
d. Back the vehicle to the passenger's side (right)

When going through urban areas, all drivers must:

a. Stop before every uncontrolled railway crossing
b. Encourage other vehicles to pass you before making left turnswrong
c. Activate the emergency hazard lights during night-time hours
d. Drive only on the routes specified for trucks and dangerous goods vehicles, correct

If you are operating an ambulance during an emergency, you could use the red flashing overhead lights and not the siren when:

You have received complaints from the public about excessive noise

There is little traffic in the streets

You do not want to frighten other motorists and possibly cause an accident

Never. You are required by law to always use the siren during an emergency

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When approaching a very busy intersection in an emergency vehicle with your sirens and lights activated, you should:

All answers are correct correct

When approaching a very busy intersection in an emergency vehicle with your sirens and lights activated, you should:

Watch out for pedestrians

Ensure that other drivers have seen you before proceeding through a red light

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If reversing a school bus and you lose sight of the guide, what should you do?

Tap the horn

Adjust your mirrors

Slow your reversing speed

Stop immediately

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Which of the following is correct about assisting a person in a wheelchair?

Ensure that the wheelchair brakes are applied when the wheelchair is stopped

Fold back the foot rests because they could bang into something

If there are bumps in the pavement, turn around and reverse the wheelchair over them

Focus your attention on the person instead of the ground while pushing the wheelchair

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Which of the following is not a class of dangerous goods?

Explosives

Biohazardous substances

Radioactive materials

Toxic substances

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Which of the vehicles below would be required to stop at all uncontrolled railway crossings?

An ambulance

A semi-trailer carrying corrosive materials

A 16-passenger tour bus

A truck that has just finished unloading a delivery of flammable liquids

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When squeezing the fire extinguisher, what motion should you follow?

Sweep the extinguisher towards where the wind is blowing

Sweep the extinguisher from side-to-side, starting at one side of the fire

Sweep the extinguisher from side-to-side, starting from the middle of the fire

Sweep the extinguisher up-and-down, starting at the base of the fire

Your score is

The average score is 36%

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