Nova Scotia Commercial Class 1 Driving Test Part 1

Nova Scotia Commercial Class 1 Driving Test
Part 1

Nova Scotia Commercial Class 1 Driving Test is a crucial step for individuals who want to obtain a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) in the province of Nova Scotia , 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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Nova Scotia Commercial Drivers Test Class 1 Part 1

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Low-speed off-tracking:

Is when centrifugal force is greater than traction when entering a curve

Is when the rear tires are pulled inward of the steering path

Is when the rear tires pull outward from the steering path

The driver makes a right turn

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Which of the following statements about operating passenger vehicles is correct?

If you have a Class 4 licence, you cannot operate a vehicle with a seating capacity of more than 15 people, excluding the driver

If you have a Class 4 licence, you can operate a vehicle with a maximum seating capacity of 24, excluding the driver

None of them

If you have a Class 2 licence, you can operate a motor vehicle that has a seating capacity of no more than 24 people

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When performing the pre-trip inspection for a truck-tractor or three-axle vehicle, it is essential to verify the following:

That first drive axle tires have a tread depth of no more than 1.6mm

That the slack adjuster moves at least a few inches when you pull on it

That the axle assembly has not breaks, cracks, holes, broken seals or bends

That with the fifth wheel coupling there is visible space between the plate and the apron

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Carriers operating a tractor outside of this Province are required to obtain a Safety Fitness Certificate if the vehicle weighs in excess of:

4,000 kilograms

Safety Fitness Certificates are only required for trucks and trailers

5,000 kilograms

4,500 kilograms

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What does having the 'S' condition code on Class 1, 2, or 4 licences signify?

The driver has completed the School Bus Driver Improvement Program

The driver has obtained a Safety Fitness Certificate

The driver has qualified to tow a semi-trailer from a motor vehicle with three or more axles

The driver has been authorized to operate a vehicle carrying oversized loads

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What is required for this province's Safety Fitness Certificate to be valid in other Canadian jurisdictions?

The registered vehicle must have Alberta plates

The carrier must declare that they are a federal company

The registered vehicle must have Alberta plates OR the carrier must declare that they are a federal company

The registered vehicle must have Alberta plates AND the carrier must declare that they are a federal company

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Which of the following belts should you check during a pre-trip inspection:

All belts on the front of the engine

Alternator belt

Power steering belt

Water pump belt

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Which of the following statements about preventative maintenance plans is false?

Leased vehicles are not exempt from the requirement to follow an established preventative maintenance plan

Small defects discovered during an inspection do not need to be reported to the carrier

Every driver is responsible for carrying out inspections required by the owner and required by legislation

On-road inspections received from an enforcement officer must be reported to the carrier

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Which of the following statements about a carrier's Safety Plan is correct?

Drivers do not need to have documentation such as Bills of Lading and Dangerous Goods documents in their possession as long as the company has a copy

Each driver should receive training specified in the company's safety plan and know how to perform their duties properly and safely

Experienced drivers do not need to receive as much training in defensive driving, load security and trip inspections as newer drivers.

Drivers are responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is being operated in accordance with the owner's policies, regardless of what the law states

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Which of the following statements is true about the holder of a Class 3 operator's licence?

He/she may operate any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles that the holder of a Class 5 operator's licence may operate

He/she can transport passengers for hire as long as the motor vehicle has a seating capacity of less than 15 people

He/she may operate all motor vehicles under Classes 1, 2, 4 and 6 for learning only

He/she can operate a single motor vehicle with three or more axles towing any type of trailer with one or more axles

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To safely complete a left turn in a large vehicle, it is recommended that you:

Use a fixed hand steering method to maintain control of the vehicle

Merge into the farthest right as soon as your turning arc is complete

Ensure a wide enough turning arc to allow the vehicle to off-track on left side without crossing the centre line

Use engine compression to control your speed during the turn

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What lights would not be found at the rear of the vehicle of a bus?

All of these lights would be found at the rear

Alternating amber and red flashing lights

White flashing strobe light

Clearance and marker lights

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According to this Provinces Hours of service legislation, under which of the following conditions would a driver not be allowed to drive?

If he/she has had more than 3 work shifts that week

If he/she has already driven 10 hours during that shift

If road conditions are dangerous

If he/she has already been on-duty for 15 hours

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Which of the following statements about the federal Hours of service regulations is true?

During a work shift a driver is not permitted to drive more than 13 hours

The federal regulations are less restrictive than the Alberta regulations

Drivers can change between cycle 1 and cycle 2 as long as they notify their carrier

In each day a driver must take 10 hours of consecutive off-duty time

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What is the minimum seating capacity (including the driver) for a commercial vehicle to be considered a 'bus' under the Traffic Safety Act?

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What is the difference between an A Train and a C Train?

A C Train does not use an independent converter, but an A Train does

An A Train has a self-steering axle, but a C train does not

An A Train has an additional articulation point

An C Train has only one pintle hitch, but an A Train has two

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Which of the following statements about long combination vehicles is incorrect?

The heaviest trailer should always be hooked up directly to the tractor

Drivers of LCV should allow for maximum following distance

The maximum speed limit for drivers of long combination vehicles should never be more than 100km/h

In order to be issued with a Longer Combination Vehicle Driver's Certificate, a driver must not have had any prior moving violations

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What is not included in the official definition of a semi-trailer?

It has axles only at or near its rear end

It has axles either at its front or rear ends

While being towed, it is supported at its front end by the truck tractor or the immediately preceding trailer

When connected to the truck tractor or preceding trailer, it is connected by means of a kingpin and a fifth wheel

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When is an air brake 'Q' endorsement required?

Neither a nor b

When driving a single motor vehicle registered as a farm vehicle

When taking the road test for a Class 3 licence with a single motor vehicle with three axels

Both a and b

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Which is not one of the four conditions for having the daily log requirement waived under Alberta's Hours of service legislation?

The work shift does not exceed 15 hours

The driver starts and ends the work shifts at the same place

There are fewer than 8 hours of on-duty driving time during a shift

The driver stays within a 160km radius of the home terminal

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When inspecting the airlines on a vehicle with air brakes during a pre-trip inspection, you should:

Ensure there are no cuts, abrasions or cracks in the air lines

Check the temperature

Measure the pressure

Calibrate the air lines

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Which of the following is true of a truck registered for a weight of 10,000 kilograms being driven solely in this Province?

If the carrier wished to tow a trailer weighing 2,000 kilograms, he/she would be required to obtain a Safety Fitness Certificate

The driver is not required to obtain a Safety Fitness Certificate for the reason that the vehicle is not being operated outside of the province

According to provincial law, the carrier must obtain a Safety Fitness Certificate because of the weight of the vehicle

Federal law applies because the vehicle is weighing in excess of federally designated threshold

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When inspecting the power steering pump and hose during a pre-trip inspection, you should check for the following:

Adequate tension

Leaks and fluid level

Cleanliness

Proper alignment

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Qualifying for an air brake endorsement is mandatory to obtain what type of licence?

Class 1

Class 4

Class 3

Class 2

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Which of the following is not required as part of a carrier's Safety Plan?

Retention of complete records for each driver in accordance with regulations

Policy and procedures related to driver training responsibilities

Daily evaluation of each driver's knowledge of existing safety laws

Instructions for the use of safety equipment

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A “Q” endorsement is placed on ____________ driver’s licence when a driver successfully completes an approved by Province air brake course through an authorized organization.

Any class of

Class 1

Class 2

Class 3

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What is the maximum time a driver has to deliver a daily log to the employer under this Province's Hours of service legislation?

One month

25 days

20 days

Two months

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Which of the following is required to upgrade from a Class 5 to a Class 4 licence?

Knowledge test

Vision assessment

All answers are correct

Medical form completed by a doctor

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What is a possible disciplinary action assessed to a carrier due to failing to follow a written safety program?

Mandatory completion of a special safety course

Designation as a high-risk carrier

Charges laid in court

Immediate loss of licence to operate that type of vehicle

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Which of the following is exempt from the requirement to obtain an SFC under provincial law?

Taxi drivers

Farmers

Any carrier that does not transport dangerous goods

Ambulance drivers

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To safely make a right turn in a large vehicle, it is recommended that you:

Drive well into the intersection before starting the turn

Veer into the left lane before making your turn to give yourself more space to turn

Allow for high speed off-tracking to counteract the centrifugal force

Allow your rear wheels to mount the curb if there is no obstruction

Your score is

The average score is 9%

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