What are the top two reasons that commercial drivers are involved in a police reported
casualty crash?
A: Drunk driving and fatigue
B: Driving without due care and attention and unsafe speed
C: Amphetamines and poor diet
D: Old equipment and a 'reckless' attitude - Answer -B
When descending a hill and the driver notices smoke coming from an oil-filled hub, what
should she do?
A: Continue to the next rest and then stop and investigate the source of the problem
B: Stop immediately and investigate the source of the problem
C: Drive to the next truck stop and call dispatch
D: Ask your co-driver why there is smoke coming from the hub and follow his
instructions - Answer -B
Stopping so you can see the tires of the vehicle in front of you on the pavement allows
you to?
A: Determine if you want to purchase Bridgestone or Michelin for your next set of tires
B: See if the person is environmentally conscious
C: Allows you to drive around the vehicle in front of you if the car stalls or you see a car
in your rear-view mirror coming up too fast
D: Allows you to get the licence plate number of that nefarious Barney the purple
dinosaur - Answer -C
Which one of the following is NOT a restriction that applies when loading or carrying
baggage on a bus?
A: It cannot fall on or against any passenger
B: Baggage or cargo must no block or partially block any aisle or exit
C: The portmanteau belonging to Sponge Bob Square Pants must be securely fastened
to the rear of the bus
D: Protect all baggage from dust and moisture - Answer -D
When a school bus has a defect, what is the procedure followed by the driver?
, A: If the defect is minor, the driver is simply required to report the defect and have the
carrier make necessary repairs before the end of the week
B: The vehicle cannot be used to transport passengers until the vehicle is repaired
C: The vehicle can be used to transport passengers if they are notified of the said
defects and consent to continuing their journey, so long as the driver is sure that they
vehicle will make it to the destination
D: The vehicle must be parked and a mechanic brought out to fix any defects - Answer -
B
Why are drivers required to complete a trip inspection report?
A: To save money by preventing the vehicle from breaking down en-route
B: It is company policy
C: To ensure that the safety features on the vehicle are operational
D: It is required as part of the National Safety Code regulations to ensure minimum
safety standards within the commercial transportation industry
E: 'c' and 'd' are correct - Answer -E
When are drivers required to complete a pre-hill inspection?
A: On grades of more than 8%
B: When indicated by regulatory signs that a pre-hill inspection is required
C: At the beginning of the day when the driver knows she will be operating in
mountainous terrain
D: Only a regulation specific to the province of BC and unless otherwise indicated it is
only a suggestion - Answer -B
What action would you take if the commercial passenger vehicle you are driving broke
down and you could not continue the trip?
A: Make arrangements to have the passengers transported to their destination with as
little delay as possible
B: Call the company to arrange for a mechanic to come out and fix the problem
C: Have the passengers hitchhike to their destination
D: Wait with the passengers until the next scheduled bus arrives and then transfer all
passengers and luggage to that vehicle - Answer -A
Which one of the following does NOT affect the driving characteristics of your unit?
A: Size
B: Weight
C: Single or dual rear axle
D: Length
E: Steering wheel diameter - Answer -E
How often is it necessary to test the brakes on a school bus?
A: Every time the bus is fueled
B: At every pre-trip inspection or weekly, whichever occurs first
C: Daily
D: While the parking brake is checked - Answer -C
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