UniDrive Test

At a railroad crossing, flashing red lights and ringing bells mean that

you may not turn left.
you must stop.
the road ahead is closed.
you must slow down and proceed with caution.

Before you drive your vehicle, you should

lower your windows.
rev up your engine.
sound your horn as a warning.
walk all around the vehicle to check for obstacles or pedestrians.

What are some uses of governors?

To regulate the amount of fuel going to the engine
To let you start your vehicle without using your throttle
To control vehicle speed
All of the above

In the context of commercial driving, what is a turnout?

A place for a train to pull off the main railway track to let other trains pass
A place where the road widens
A place to pull off the road to let other vehicles pass
A runaway lane

A vehicle that is twice the weight of a car and is travelling at twice the speed of that car requires how much braking power to stop in the same distance?

Twice as much
Six times as much
Eight times as much
Four times as much

Different-sized tires can

be dangerous if used on the same axle.
always be used on the same axle.
be dangerous if used on different axles.
never be used on the same vehicle.

Before you enter a curve, what gear should you select?

A gear that lets you drive around the curve without using either the brakes or engine power
The same gear that you are already using
A gear that lets you drive around the curve while also using the brakes
A gear that lets you drive around the curve while using engine power throughout

Under British Columbia law, what is the definition of a special vehicle?

A bus that has been taken out of service
A school bus that seats no more than 10 people
A vehicle that seats no more than 10 people, and provides public transportation for people with disabilities
A bus that seats more than 10 people

An octagonal (eight-sided) red sign is

a stop sign.
a hospital sign.
a merge sign.
a yield sign.

Airbags are

legally required in all commercial vehicles.
dangerous if your chest is too close to the steering wheel.
a good alternative to seatbelts.
unnecessary.

A Class 2 driver's licence allows you to drive which of the following?

(a) A taxi or limousine
(b) A school bus
(c) A motorcycle
Both (a) and (b)

Cars A and B have arrived at this intersection at about the same time. Car A wants to turn left and Car B wants to go straight. Who has the right-of-way?

Car B because it is going straight
Car A because it is on the left
Car B because it is on the right
Car A because it is turning left

What is the purpose of an antilock braking system ABS?

To help prevent wheel lockup
To shorten braking distances
To allow you to drive faster
To allow you to brake faster

If you intend to make a right turn on a red light, you must

sound your horn.
maintain a constant speed.
slow down.
come to a complete stop.

Which dashboard gauge can help you decide when to upshift?

The speedometer
The tachometer
The coolant temperature gauge
The clock

A Slow-Moving Vehicle sign should be placed on any vehicle that travels no faster than

40 km/h.
50 km/h.
60 km/h.
30 km/h.

Before you may turn left at an intersection, you must yield to

oncoming vehicles.
vehicles coming from the right.
vehicles coming from the left.
vehicles from behind.

Why do the hours of service regulations exist?

Carriers can avoid paying their drivers overtime.
Drivers can spend more time with their families.
To keep driving time within union rules.
Tired drivers are more likely to get into accidents.

The trailer hand valve should not be used to hold an unattended trailer because

a trailer should never be left unattended.
it is not strong enough.
air brakes are more effective.
an air brake system leak could cause the brakes to fail.

Written inspection reports must be completed daily by the drivers of which vehicles?

Trucks or truck-tractors towing a trailer whose licensed GVW is greater than 8,200 kg
Two-axle trucks or truck-tractors whose licensed GVW is greater than 14,600 kg
Buses and school buses
All of the above

To pass inspection, wheel lugs must NOT be

tightly fastened.
undamaged.
rusted.
all present.

Which of the following are true about a humpback railway crossing?

(a) It is a railway crossing where a hump has formed.
(b) It presents a danger to low-clearance vehicles.
(c) It presents a danger to trains.
Both (a) and (b) are true.

Any defect or deficiency that you find on your bus must be

reported in writing to the carrier you work for.
fixed immediately.
mentioned to the next driver who will drive it.
mentioned to the carrier you work for.

A white X pavement marking in your lane means that

you are approaching a railway crossing.
this lane is reserved for buses only.
you are approaching a crosswalk.
this lane is reserved for large vehicles.

Before you drive, you should

adjust your head restraint.
adjust your mirrors.
buckle up.
do all of the above.

Funeral processions have right-of-way over you…?

Unless it is rush hour
Unless the speed limit is over 50 KM/H
Unless the lights are against them
At all times

For optimal safety, your head restraint should be positioned so that its centre is level with

the top of your head.
your jawline.
the centre of your neck.
the top of your ears.

Which of the following statements about a vehicle's retarder is FALSE?

Its use is often restricted in residential areas.
On a slippery surface, it may make a skid more likely.
It is more efficient at a higher engine rpm and in a lower transmission gear.
It is powerful enough to replace the service brakes.

Under British Columbia law, what is the definition of a bus?

A motor vehicle with a seating capacity of more than 10 persons that is operated for hire or public transportation
A motor vehicle that is operated for hire
A motor vehicle with a seating capacity of no more than 10 persons that is operated for hire or public transportation
A motor vehicle that is operated for public transportation

At an intersection, the traffic light is red, but a police officer motions you to go through. What should you do?

Wait for the light to turn green.
Stop and ask the officer why they are waving you through.
Go through.
Make a U-turn and find a different route.

Under British Columbia law, what is the definition of public transportation?

The transportation of people who are neither your associates nor your family members
Transportation provided by members of the public
The transportation of any people
All of the above

At an intersection with no traffic lights or traffic signs, you should

slow down and be ready to brake as you pass through.
keep up your speed and look for oncoming vehicles.
honk your horn to signal your position to other drivers.
treat this intersection as a four-way stop.

A controlled railway crossing may have

an electrical or mechanical signalling device.
a stop sign.
a flag person.
any of the above.

You are driving a school bus. You may let passengers on or off the bus only when

there are at least three metres of road available on the left side of your vehicle.
they will enter or exit only on the right side.
other drivers can see your bus from at least 60 metres in either direction.
all of the above conditions are met.

The Motor Vehicle Act gives public transit buses the right-of-way. What does this mean?

Bus drivers are not responsible for what happens to another vehicle that fails to yield to the bus.
Bus drivers always have the right-of-way and can pull out from a curb or change lanes anytime.
Other drivers must yield to the bus when it signals to move from the curb.
Other drivers must yield to the bus when it signals to move from the curb where the speed limit is less than 60 km/h.

The presence of metal or paint flakes around the wheel nuts means that

the wheels are perfectly aligned.
there is potential wheel movement needing attention.
the tire pressure is optimal.
the brake pads are in excellent condition.

A tractor-trailer travelling at high speeds creates air turbulence in which of the following areas?

Alongside the cab
Directly in front
At the immediate rear
All of the above

Why should you adjust your head restraint so its top is at least level with the top of your head?

It helps make driving more relaxing.
It helps prevent whiplash.
It's more comfortable.
It's required by law.

During freezing conditions, you should exercise extreme caution when driving through which of the following?

Intersections
Curves
Bridges
All of the above

What does the presence of polished or shiny areas at the flanges or clamps of spoke wheels indicate?

The rims are new and have not been used.
There is potential rim slippage due to loose fasteners.
The rims are securely fastened to the spokes.
The vehicle is carrying excessive weight.

Under British Columbia law, what is the definition of a taxi?

Any motor vehicle that is operated for public transportation
A motor vehicle with a seating capacity of no more than 10 persons that is available with its driver for hire
A motor vehicle with a seating capacity of more than 10 persons that is available with its driver for hire
Any motor vehicle that is available with its driver for hire

Double-clutching is

a way to match engine shaft speed to the speed of the gear.
like using an automatic transmission.
like shifting gears in a small car.
all of the above.

Under British Columbia law, a special activity bus

does not run on a set schedule.
is operated by a school.
meets the safety standards that applied when it was manufactured.
satisfies all of the above.

When can flashing amber lights be mounted on a vehicle?

If the driver has obtained a Commercial Vehicle Safety & Enforcement permit from ICBC
If it is a disabled vehicle
If it is a commercial vehicle
If it is a police car

A white diamond marking in your lane indicates that

this lane is for commercial vehicles only.
you are approaching a railway crossing.
this lane is reserved for certain vehicles.
this lane will end soon.

A convex mirror

gives you a good view of the roadway immediately to the sides of the school bus.
provides a good view of the passengers at the back of the school bus.
gives you a good view of the roadway immediately in front of the school bus.
makes objects appear larger than they really are.

On a long, narrow stretch of highway, a bus has just reached a passing lane. The bus is travelling slower than the rest of the traffic. What should the bus driver do?

Drive straight down the broken white line.
Use either lane; cars can pass on either side.
Move into the right lane and allow the cars to pass on the left.
Stay in the left lane and allow the cars to pass on the right.

Any defect found on a school bus must be

fixed before passengers board it.
fixed within 48 hours.
fixed within the month.
fixed within the week.

An engine governor is

a speed controller.
a mechanism that regulates the amount of fuel going to the engine.
a mechanism that lets you start a vehicle without using the throttle.
all of the above.

At what speed should you back up your vehicle?

30 km/h
Slightly below the speed limit
Slow walking speed
The same speed as when you drive forward

At a stop sign, you must

come to a complete stop only if pedestrians or approaching vehicles are present.
come to a complete stop.
stop or slow down to about 5 km/h.
slow down to about 5 km/h.

Under hours of service regulations, a sleeper berth can be

a reclining seat.
an area of a truck that is designed for sleeping.
the rear seat of a bus.
all of the above.

An oncoming vehicle at night has not dimmed its high-beam headlights. What should you do?

Look at the right edge of your lane until the vehicle passes.
Turn on your high beams.
Honk your horn.
Look at the left edge of your lane until the vehicle passes.

In British Columbia, you must dim your headlights whenever you are within ________ of another vehicle.

50 metres
150 metres
100 metres
200 metres

After working 120 hours in a 14-day cycle, drivers must take ____ consecutive hours of off-duty time before taking 70 hours of on-duty time.

24
16
8
36