New Brunswick Commercial Class 1 Driving Test Part 4

New Brunswick Commercial Class 1 Driving Test
Part 4

New Brunswick Class 1 Driving Test is a crucial step for individuals who want to obtain a Class 1 commercial driver’s license (CDL) in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. A Class 1 CDL allows you to operate various types of commercial vehicles, including tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, and other large vehicles. Passing this test requires a good understanding of safe driving practices, regulations, and specific skills related to commercial driving.

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New Brunswick Commercial Drivers Tests Class 1 Parts 4

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Which of the following is not one of the 'distractions' that a commercial vehicle driver would be fined for under the Distracted Driving Law of the Traffic Safety Act?

Read a GPS display screen

Reading a newspaper

Personal grooming

Emailing a friend on a hand-held cell phone

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What does this sign mean in commercial vehicles?

Trucks might have their left blinker on for no reason

The lane is too narrow for trucks to turn

Trailers with overhang might enter your lane when turning right

Watch out for truck dragging logs behind them

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If a 'reserved lane' sign includes a list of hours of the day or days of the week on it, what do these mean?

They indicate when that lane is not reserved

They indicate when the vehicles represented on the sign are not permitted to drive in that that

They indicate when that lane is reserved

They indicate when any vehicle can drive in that lane

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When reversing a semi-trailer, you should:

Tap the throttle gently to begin reversing

Honk the horn only if there are other vehicles or bystanders in the vicinity

Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction to where you want the trailer to go

Turn the steering wheel in the same direction to where you want to go

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The law requires that the wheels of a parked vehicle be no farther than what distance from the curb?

50 centimetres

75 centimetres

25 centimetres

100 centimetres

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When do most fatigue-related collisions occur?

Between 2 and 6am

Between 9pm and midnight

During weekends

At sunset

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What does this sign mean?

No parking if you are waiting to load

The red zone is for loading only

The white zone is for loading only

No parking here, this is a loading zone

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When are drivers of emergency vehicles are exempt from the Distracted Driving Law?

When their siren and lights are activated

When they have made a clear assessment that operating a hand-held device would not pose a danger

The hours between sunset and sunrise (night)

When acting within the scope of their employment

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For what class of hazardous materials must a special document be carried in the vehicle that indicates the name of the authorized driver and is signed by the owner?

Flammable liquids

Explosives

Gases

Radioactive materials

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What are the warning signs of driver fatigue?

The feeling that vehicles in the rear view mirror appeared out of nowhere

Accidentally drifting into other lanes

Daydreaming and disconnected thoughts

All answers are correct

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When is it safe to remove the safety marks from a vehicle that is carrying dangerous goods?

At least one week after the last dangerous goods were unloaded from the vehicle

After completing your final delivery of dangerous goods and doing a quick visual inspection for leaks

Before making the last delivery of dangerous goods

When the vehicle has been cleaned and purged of all residues of dangerous goods

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What is the best solution for preventing driver fatigue?

Drink lots of coffee before beginning your shift

Turn up the radio to help keep you alert

Think about something soothing while you drive

Get plenty of sleep the night before driving and schedule breaks every two hours during your trip

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Which best describes the effect of centrifugal force on a vehicle when entering a curve?

It pushes the vehicle to the outside of the curve

It causes the vehicle to skid and roll over

It increases the speed of the vehicle

It reduces the friction between the vehicle and the road surface

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What does this sign mean?

Defines a commercial vehicle parking area

Trucks parked on the road up ahead

Parking beside trucks only

Police truck supply route

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To lower the risk of fire, you should:

Drive back to your home terminal immediately if you notice a fuel leak after having taken a rest break

Leave your engine running while refuelling

Gently ‘drag' the brakes when the vehicle is in motion

Touch the fuel hose nozzle against the filler pipe before filling up with fuel

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What does a white diamond on a black background featured on a 'reserved lane' sign indicate?

Vehicles in the reserved lane travel in the same direction as traffic

The posted driving restrictions only apply during rush hour

The lane is reserved for any vehicles carrying two or more passengers

Vehicles are not permitted to change out of the lane

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What does this sign mean?

Drivers ahead are logging their hours in their ELDs

Restroom ahead

The next x Km take you through a forest

The next x Km are a logging road, beware of logging trucks

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When entering a right curve in a large vehicle, the driver should:

Aim to keep the vehicle aligned in the centre of the lane

Keep the front of the vehicle closer to the right side of the road

Keep the front of the vehicle closer to the centre of the road

Use his or her mirrors to monitor the path of the rear wheels

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What should you do when you approach a crossing in a large commercial vehicle and you notice that there is a STOP sign facing you on the opposite side of the tracks?

Perform a U-turn and find a different route

Before crossing, make sure there is sufficient space for your vehicle to clear the tracks when you'll reach the STOP sign

Before crossing, ensure there are no vehicles behind you

After you have crossed and reached the STOP sign, check that your vehicle is not hanging over the tracks

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What does this Sign mean?

This is the exit for a parking area to take a break in

Tells you brake check area is coming up

Exit sign for the town Brake Check

This is the exit for the brake check area

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When conversing with or offering help to someone with disabilities, it is important to:

Identify yourself and provide reassurance about the transportation help you can provide

Consider their visual, hearing or physical impairment when speaking to them

All answers are correct

Respect their desire for personal space

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When should you use a guide to assist with reversing?

If possible, always use a guide

When straight line reversing

When reversing to the left

When reversing to the right

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What is the symbol for a non-flammable, non-toxic compressed gas?

A blue coloured diamond with flames

A white diamond with a skull and crossbones

A white diamond with the flames and vertical red stripes Question was not answered

Green coloured diamond with a white cylindrical tube

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If you are a driver of persons with disabilities on a city bus, you should:

Always communicate with your passengers and be understanding of their needs

Treat all people with intellectual disabilities the same

Never delay your schedule by assisting someone with a disability

Get the full medical history of someone with disabilities before transporting them

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

a. A 16-passenger tour bus
b. A truck that has just finished unloading a delivery of flammable liquids
c. A semi-trailer carrying corrosive materials
d. An ambulance

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

a. These vehicles need more time to clear a crossing
b. These vehicles need to stop farther away from a crossing before proceeding safely
c. These vehicles need more speed to clear the crossing
d. These vehicles have to overcome the centrifugal force acting upon them

Corrosive materials can corrode:

a. Internal tissue
b. All answers are correct
c. Human skin
d. Metal

If a 'reserved lane' sign includes a list of hours of the day or days of the week on it, what do these mean?

a. They indicate when the vehicles represented on the sign are not permitted to drive in that
b. They indicate when any vehicle can drive in that lane
c. They indicate when that lane is reserved
d. They indicate when that lane is not reserved

When reversing a semi-trailer, you should:

a. Honk the horn only if there are other vehicles or bystanders in the vicinity
b. Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction to where you want the trailer to go
c. Tap the throttle gently to begin reversing
d. Turn the steering wheel in the same direction to where you want to go

If safety marks are needed to indicate the presence of dangerous goods, where on the vehicle should they be placed?

At the end of the trailer or transport unit

On the side that will be most visible to other vehicles

On each side and each end of the trailer or transport unit

On the front of the lead trailer

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What does this sign mean?

Exit for freight lock up area to lighten your load

Take this route if you want to use your chains

This is the exit lane for the chain up area

Truck parking and truck lock area

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When a driver is making more than one delivery of dangerous goods, he or she should make note of the change in the quantity of dangerous goods on the shipping document when?

Immediately following each delivery

When completing the daily log

At the end of the work shift

When the quantity of dangerous goods aboard changes significantly in the driver's estimation

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Which of the following can commercial drivers not do while driving according to the Distracted Driving Law?

Hold and enter information into a GPS unit

Read a display screen that is tracking the vehicle's location, driver status, and delivery of goods

Read a gauge that provides important information about the vehicle's running systems

Communicate with an employer using a two-way radio

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What should you do if you have begun crossing a set of railroad tracks and the crossing lights begin to flash?

Put the vehicle in reverse

Get out of the vehicle

Stop the vehicle

Keep driving forward

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What is considered a safe distance from the bus to bring your passengers if you notice a fire while on route?

35 metres

100 metres

25 metres

50 metres

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In what situations would the use of CB radios be exempt from the Distracted Driving Law?

When participating in a search and rescue operation

When communicating extreme weather conditions

When operating a tour bus

When participating in a search and rescue operation or when communicating extreme weather conditions

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When driving a vehicle that is transporting dangerous goods, all pertinent documents should be located where?

Within reach or in a pocket mounted on the driver's door

Attached to the container holding the dangerous goods

In a labelled folder in the glove compartment of the passenger seat

As electronic copies on the driver's smartphone

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Under what conditions would a private passenger vehicle not be considered ‘for hire' under the Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation?

When the total distance travelled during the journey is less than 3km

When the driver is party to an agreement to provide transportation to only his or her family members

When the passenger is a regular customer and friend of the driver

When the driver is carrying two or fewer passengers

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What does this sign mean?

Truck entrance is to the left

Loading docks are to the right

Trucking school starts to the left

All vehicle enter to the left

Your score is

The average score is 84%

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