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Alberta Class 3 Driver's License Questions with Solutions 2024
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Alberta Class 3 Driver's LicenseWhat vehicles can you drive with a class 3? - answer-Anything a class 5 can
-a single motor vehicle with three or more axles
-A single motor vehicle with three or more axles towing a trailer with one or more axles,
but the trailer can't have air brakes.
-all motor vehicles under class 1, 2, and 6 for learning only
Class three drivers can't operate - answer-a motor vehicle that has a seating capacity
more than 15 with any passengers
-to transport passengers for hire
Road Test - answer-Needs a pre-trip inspection
-inspection of the vehicle's air brake system for units equipped with air brakes
-Point to things you're inspecting and tell the examiner what you're checking
-Ensure you have the checklist memorized for the vehicle you're planning to use
Air brakes - answerBrakes that are initiated by air pressure from an engine-driven
compressor. This sends air pressure through a series for hoses. reservoirs, and control
valves to all the vehicles foundation brakes.
-Q endorsement is needed
Air over Hydraulic braking system - answerThe vehicles axles have air actuated
foundation brakes, and some have hydraulic foundation brakes.
-Q endorsement is needed
Air Actuated hydraulic braking system - answerThe air compressor is used to boost the
hydraulic system to all the vehicles foundation brakes.
-You CANNOT drive this with a Q endorsement
Axle - answerAn axle is a shaft on which two or more wheels revolve
Bus - answerCommercial vehicle use for carrying 11 or more persons or a vehicle that
has been designated as a bus
Semi-trailer - answerA trailer that:
- Has axles only at or near the rear end
-While being towed is supported at it's front end by the truck tractor or the immediately
preceding trailer
-When connected to the truck tractor or preceding trailer is connected by means of a
kingpin and a fifth wheel
, Trailer - answerMeans a vehicle without motor power that is designed to be towed by
another vehicle
Truck - answerMeans a motor vehicle designed and intended for the transport of goods
or carrying of loads
Truck tractor - answerMeans a truck that may be coupled to a semi-trailer by means of
a fifth wheel, but does not include a bed truck, picker truck, or winch truck
National Safety Code - answerNSC
Set of performance and safety standards for commercial motor carriers
Safety Fitness Certificate - answerSFC
Needed depending on where you are working
Federal Safety Fitness Test - answerNeeded outside of Alberta if you operate:
-A truck, tractor, or trailer or any combination of these vehicles registered for or
weighing in excess of 4 500 kilos
-A commercial passenger vehicle with a seating capacity of 11 people including the
driver
Provincial Safety Fitness Test - answerNeeded in Alberta if you operate:
-A truck, tractor, or trailer or any combination of these vehicles registered for a weight or
11 794 kilograms or greater
-A commercial passenger vehicle with an original manufacturer's seating capacity of 11
or more persons including the driver
Carrier's Safety Plan - answerAddresses matters related to the safe use and operation
of their commercial vehicles
Preventative Maintenance Plans - answerA carrier must establish, maintain, and follow
a written maintenance and inspections program that covers all applicable vehicles
registered to the carrier in Alberta.
Preventive Maintenance Plan Responsibilities - answerEvery driver is responsible to:
-Understand the company's maintenance plan
-Carry out those inspections and maintenance required by the owner
-Carry out any inspections required by legislation
-Complete any documents required by the owner and return those documents to the
owner
-Ensure the vehicle is inspected or available for inspection
-report on road inspections from an officer
-Notify the carrier of any defects
-Not operate a vehicle with a defect
Daily Work Hour Regulations - answerA driver cannot drive after:
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