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How can you downgrade from a commercial licence to a non-commercial licence?

Requalify for the non-commercial licence.
Don't submit your Driver’s Medical Examination Report when you're required to do so.
Apply for the downgrade at a driver licensing office.
Let your commercial licence lapse without renewing it.

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

It's more comfortable.
It's required by law.
It can reduce the risk of injury in a rear-end crash.
It helps make driving more relaxing.

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

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

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

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

What is important about seat belts?

They don't contribute to passenger safety.
They can be shared by multiple people.
The way they are worn is irrelevant.
They should be correctly worn and securely fastened.

A white diamond marking in your lane indicates that

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

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

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

If you find a defect or deficiency in your passenger vehicle, what should you do?

Have it fixed immediately.
Report it in writing to the company you work for, by the end of the day.
Mention it to the company you work for.
Ignore it; your company's mechanics can deal with it.

According to the British Columbia Driving Commercial Vehicles Manual, what is horsepower?

The same as rpm
The ability of the engine to move the vehicle
The ability of the engine to develop speed
The same as torque

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.

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 police car
If it is a commercial vehicle

A bus driver should choose a safe driving speed, primarily based on

the schedule.
the number of passengers.
the road conditions.
the condition of the brakes.

Under British Columbia law, what are ambulances legitimately used for?

To provide emergency health services
To transport a person under the care of medical services
To transport a person who requires or may require medical services
All of the above

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

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

When a passenger has a pet or service animal, you should

allow the pet, but only in the back seat.
put the pet in the trunk or luggage compartment.
not allow the pet.
allow the pet if it does not interrupt the use of wheels or other equipment.

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.

36
8
16
24

What is the purpose of an antilock braking system (ABS)?

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

An engine governor is

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

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

Bus drivers always have the right-of-way and can pull out from a curb or change lanes anytime.
Bus drivers are not responsible for what happens to another vehicle that fails to yield to the bus.
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.

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?

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

Drivers on Cycle 2 must not drive after completing ____ hours of on-duty time in 14 consecutive days.

120
40
60
50

During a pre-hill inspection of a vehicle equipped with hydraulic brakes, you should do which of the following?

Make sure that there is adequate pedal reserve.
Make sure that the brakes are not overheated.
Make sure there are no hydraulic fluid leaks.
Do all of the above.

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