UniDrive Test

You are permitted to use a GPS system while driving without being penalized under the distracted driving laws, but under which circumstances?

The navigation system must be affixed to the vehicle
Only for work-related opportunities
Only in daylight hours
In unfamiliar areas

What can you do while driving that can improve operating costs by 30%

Shifting gears smoothly and professionally
Driving very slowly in poor weather
Using top fuel
Avoid driving up hills

When operating a school bus with passengers on it and the bus breaks down, when do you get the passengers off the bus and guide them to a safe location?

Never
If the driver has parental permission forms signed
If the view outside the bus is worth looking at
If the bus is stopped in a dangerous location

How often should you monitor your vehicle's condition during your trip, such as checking gauges, tires and cargo?

Once a day
Every three hours
Only during trip inspections
Every four hours

Each driver should report any violations, convictions, and collisions to the...?

Police
Fellow driver
Carrier
Ministry

Every driver is responsible to:

carry out those inspections and maintenance required by the owner
All of these
understand the company's maintenance plan
carry out any inspections required by legislation, such as vehicle trip inspections

At what point is it illegal to reverse a school bus, whether it's loaded or unloaded?

In a maintenance yard
In a schoolyard or at a location next to a school ground unless there is a responsible guide located outside at the rear of the bus giving direction
At a weigh scale
In a driveway without a guide

In Alberta, who is exempt from wearing a seat belt?

Drivers of taxis
No one is exempt
Drivers of small school buses
Drivers of ambulances

Who is in charge of or in control of dangerous goods when a dangerous incident occurs such as a leak or a collision, or an unintentional release or near release?

The person or company who owns the consignment of dangerous goods
The maintenance team
The driver
The employer

Who is exempt from the distracted driving law and can use their cell phone while operating their vehicle?

School bus operators
Drivers of emergency vehicles
No one is exempt
Taxi drivers

What is the maximum speed you are able to drive a school bus?

No more than 80 km/h
No more than 110 km/h
No more than 100 km/h
No more than 90 km/h

When driving a school bus, how far must you stop from the nearest railway track?

Not less than three metres
Doesn't matter, as long as you stop
Not less than five metres or more than 15 metres
Not less than ten metres

While approaching railway tracks, what helps the driver notice an approaching train?

Listen to your CB radio for warnings
Listen to traffic reports on the radio
None of the above
Roll down the window and reduce any noise inside the vehicle

Certain display screens are permitted and not part of the distracted driving laws. Which one is not permitted?

GPS navigation system as long as it is affixed to the vehicle
A dispatch system for transporting passengers
a logistical transportation tracking system that tracks vehicle location, driver status or the delivery of goods for commercial purposes
Video screen

Which statement is untrue: You must not move a loaded dump vehicle until the following has occurred:

The load is secured so it will not blow or fall off and damage other vehicles or cause personal injury
The material is evenly distributed in the box
The vehicle is loaded so the total dimensions and total weight on each axle are within the limits according to the laws in the jurisdiction where the vehicle is being operated
The material is piled high in the middle of the bed

Where a trip inspection report has been completed, the trip inspection is valid for a maximum of...?

48 hours
72 hours
24 hours
36 hours

When leaving the vehicle, it's recommended to use the three-point contact procedure. What is this?

Two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand remain on the vehicle at all times
It pertains to removing the 3-point seat belt
The driver must turn off 3 points of contact: the engine, the lights and the ventilation
It pertains to the 3-point stance

In the event of a major or minor fuel spill, who do you notify?

The attendant to get it cleaned up
The HAZMAT team
Transport Canada
Your employer in case there is damage to the vehicle

After stopping the school bus before railway tracks, how do you improve your visibility to see up and down the tracks?

Just listen for the sound of a train
Get out of the vehicle to look
Stick your head out of the doors and windows
Open the front doors completely

Distracted driving is not just electronic distractions. Which of the following is not listed as a distraction?

Personal grooming
Writing while driving
Talking with passengers
Reading printed materials in the vehicle

Who is allowed by law to refill a propane vehicle or cylinder?

Anyone from the maintenance team
Only people with the proper certification or training can refuel a propane vehicle or container
The driver is allowed
Anyone with a dangerous goods certificate

Why is pumping the throttle not a good idea that can waste fuel when starting a fuel-injected vehicle?

It doesn't really hurt it that much
The amount of fuel required for starting is pre-measured
It wears down the throttle pedal
It stops fuel from entering the engine

Before dumping into a hopper, what should you do?

Turn off the engine
Get out and look to make sure the hopper is empty
Secure the vehicle in park
Sound your horn

When warming up the engine, how long should you do it to warm it up adequately?

Five minutes
Ten minutes
Twenty minutes
Fifteen minutes

Crossing railway tracks can be especially hazardous for drivers of large vehicles. Which statement is untrue?

Heavier vehicles take more time and need more room to stop before a crossing
Larger vehicles are more likely to derail a train if there is a collision
Longer vehicles need to travel further and will need more time to clear a crossing
Visibility can be tough for drivers of larger vehicle to see up and down the tracks

Every driver who transports dangerous goods, must have with them a copy of which documents?

Their Dangerous Goods Training Certificate
All of the above
The pre-trip inspection
The shipping document, waste manifest or any other of the document(s) required by law

Why is it recommended to back up a Class 3 vehicle to the left?

The vehicle turns better
None of the above
Better visibility
The spotter can see you in the mirror

At what rpm should you shift gears to improve fuel efficiency?

Downshift at about 1600 rpm and upshift at about 1800 rpm
Do what you would normally do as modern vehicles can handle it
Downshift at about 2000 rpm and upshift at about 2000 rpm
Downshift at about 1200 rpm and up-shift at about 1600 rpm

Who is responsible to ensure drivers are properly trained to carry dangerous good and earn a Dangerous Goods Training Certificate?

The employer
The provincial government
The driver
The federal government

If the dangerous goods placards and panels are lost, damaged, or defaced during the trip, who replaces them?

The maintenance team
The driver
The owner of the dangerous goods
The carrier

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