UniDrive Test

If a vehicle's load reaches or extends more than 1.5 metres beyond the rear of the vehicle, what should you do to notify others in nighttime hours?

Attach a red light to the end of the extension
Nothing
Attach a red flag to the end of the extension
Attach flashing yellow lights to the end of the extension

How many hours are drivers who are using cycle 2 required to take off prior to reaching their 70th hour?

8 hours
12 hours
18 hours
24 hours

Which is not a warning sign of driver fatigue

Driving the past few kilometres without remembering them
Wandering in your lane
Yawning
Unable to sit still while in the driver's seat

Pumping the brakes is not recommended to stop the vehicle. What negative effect will that have with stopping the vehicle?

It puts wear on the pedal system
None of the above
It creates a loss in air pressure
It prolongs the stop

If a vehicle breakdown happens outside the limits of an urban municipality during darkness, how far from the vehicle do you place an approved warning device on the highway in line with the vehicle?

50 metres (about 165 feet) in both front of and behind the vehicle
30 metres (about 100 feet) in both front of and behind the vehicle
25 metres (about 82 feet) in both front of and behind the vehicle
75 metres (about 250 feet) in both front of and behind the vehicle

The distracted driving laws apply to which vehicles?

Passenger vehicles only
All vehicles except Class 2 vehicles
All vehicles defined in the Traffic Safety Act
All vehicles except farm vehicles

When operating long combination vehicles, who is responsible for issuing an annual LCV Driver's Certificate?

The carrier
The driver
Yard workers
The maintenance team

Which condition does not affect a vehicle's traction?

How much tire contact there is with the road surface
The condition and inflation pressure of the tires
The condition of the road
How much traffic you're dealing with

If the cargo overhangs the back of the trailer, what must drivers do before safely making a turn?

Turn with hazard lights flashing if traffic behind
Let traffic behind pass before you make the turn
Turn as normal, but slower
Use a flag to warn drivers behind you're turning

Which gear should you use while reversing a commercial vehicle?

Select the lowest reverse gear available
Use neutral while reversing down a hill
It doesn't matter if you ride the brake
Select the highest reverse gear

Companies must have and be able to provide proof that their drivers meet and maintain the requirements outlined in the Canadian Trucking Alliances LCV Drivers Manual. What does LCV stand for?

Lowest Calculated Venture
Least Combined Vehicle
Low Combustion Vehicle
Longer Combination Vehicle

What is another factor what increases the distance a vehicle can stop?

A downhill slope
An uphill slope
A level surface
A curve

When linking two or more trailers to a towing unit, which trailer is attached directly to the tractor?

The heaviest trailer
The shortest trailer
The longest trailer
The lightest trailer

A carrier must ensure their drivers are following cycle 1 or 2. How many hours over how many days is cycle 1?

91 hours of on-duty time in 7 consecutive days
80 hours of on-duty time in 7 consecutive days
70 hours of on-duty time in 7 consecutive days
102 hours of on-duty time in 7 consecutive days

When it comes to idling your truck engine, which statement is true?

Idling your truck engine improves your fuel efficiency in cold weather
Idling your truck engine stops your fuel line from freezing in cold weather
Idling your truck engine at 900 RPM uses up to 4 litres of fuel per hour
Idling your truck engine at 900 RPM uses up to 10 litres of fuel

If your speed is doubled, how much should the braking force will need to be required?

It should be eight times
It does not change
It should also be doubled
Four times

Using the proper grade and type of fuel can improve fuel economy by how much?

0%
12%
3%
15%

All buses designed to carry more than 11 passengers except one are required to be inspected. Which one does not?

Commercial buses
Public School buses
Municipal transit buses
Private school buses

What is the best solution to feeling fatigued or drowsy while operating a vehicle?

Increase your fresh air intake
Stop and take a break
Drink coffee
Listen to the radio

If the reversing distance exceeds two vehicle lengths, what should you do?

Reverse with your hazard lights on
Sound the horn multiple times
Check each mirror every five seconds
Stop, get out and visually recheck the areas behind, above, below and around the entire unit

Specialized, oversized or overweight equipment requires a special permit. What does the permit not state?

The days and hours of travel
Driver's name
The type of equipment that must be used
The routes you may travel on

When coupling a tractor trailer and the semi-trailer does not have spring brakes on at least one axle, how do you adjust?

Manually release the brakes
Do the maneuver slowly and cautiously
Connect air lines from the truck-tractor to the semi-trailer and fill the trailer air tanks
Get a different trailer

If the weight and speed of the vehicle are both doubled, how much is the braking force required?

Braking force must be doubled
Braking force must be increased by eight times
Braking force must be increased by four times
Braking force does not change

When a turnaround must be done with a school bus, what is not done?

Back into the road on the right when it is clear, using your mirrors and shoulder checking to the right
Take up two lanes at the same time to allow for plenty of room to turn
Start slowing down well in advance of the turnaround
Re-enter the main roadway when it is clear and safe to do so

The laws on dangerous goods state the following.

Transporting dangerous goods is permitted as long as you do not directly handle them
No one shall handle, offer for transport, or transport dangerous goods unless they are trained or they work in direct contact with someone who is trained
None of the above
You are able to handle dangerous goods provided you read the manual first

What is the maximum speed limit for a loaded or unloaded school bus?

80 km/h
100 km/h
90 km/h
70 km/h

While doing your daily vehicle walk-around inspection on an air brake-equipped vehicle, which check do you not perform?

The air lines have no leaks, kinks, cuts, abrasions or cracks
The air compressor is securely mounted, condition of lines, fittings, hoses and couplers
The brake chambers for condition and security
Ignore the slack adjuster angle, pushrod travel, mechanical condition and wear

Before issuing an LCV Driver's Certificate, the carrier must ensure that the driver has either 24 months experience or a minimum number of kms driving experience. What is that amount of kms?

60,000 kms
75,000 kms
100,000 kms
150,000 kms

If a vehicle breakdown happens outside the limits of an urban municipality during daylight hours, how far from the vehicle do you place an approved warning device on the highway in line with the vehicle?

25 metres (about 82 feet) in both front of and behind the vehicle
75 metres (about 250 feet) in both front of and behind the vehicle
30 metres (about 100 feet) in both front and reverse of the vehicle
50 metres (about 165 feet) in both front of and behind the vehicle

Tire friction benefits the driver by creating what?

Traction
An increase of tire inflation
Better tire rotation
Hydroplaning

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