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FREE BC General Knowledge Test 1 2024
Based on the 2024 BC CDL manual
Questions: 25
Mistakes allowed: 5
Passing score: 80%
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Are you geared up to start an exhilarating journey as a commercial truck driver in British Columbia? Buckle up because securing that coveted truck driver’s licence is the first big step towards joining the thriving transport industry or hitting the open road as a fearless owner-operator. With over 38,700 folks cruising the highways as transport truck drivers, BC’s transportation scene is absolutely booming! A whopping 92% of these road warriors hold full-time gigs, a clear testament to the sky-high demand and rock-solid stability of these trucking careers.
But before you can hit the gas pedal, you’ll need to conquer a written knowledge exam and a hands-on practical test. Brace yourself for the written challenge – a multiple-choice extravaganza pulled straight from the official 2024 BC Commercial Driver’s Manual. To pass, you’ll need to score at least 80% on this test, which will take around 30 minutes of pure concentration. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any more intense, the practical test swoops in like a big rig barreling down the highway. This is where you’ll strut your stuff, showcasing your truck-handling prowess to a seasoned examiner who’ll be judging your every move.
But fear not, trucking warriors! We’ve got your back with our ultimate 25-question BC General Knowledge practice test. This bad boy is packed with fundamental nuggets straight from the manual, complete with in-depth explanations for each question to ensure you’re locked and loaded with knowledge. Trust us, this practice run is worth its weight in gold, especially considering the red-hot job market for truck drivers in BC. So, buckle up, grab that steering wheel, and get ready to conquer the open road like a true trucking legend!
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Based on 2024 BC commercial driver's license manual
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List of questions (classic view)
- What should you do to enter a freeway?
- You're approaching a red traffic signal light, but a police officer motions you to go through. What should you do?
- You're driving a tractor-trailer. While rounding a right curve on a two-way road, you should
- When can a police officer inspect your vehicle?
- In Ontario, you must not park or leave your vehicle on a rural roadway unless there is a clear view for at least ________ in both directions.
- When should you perform a circle check of your commercial motor vehicle?
- If you're approaching a railway crossing at which a signal device or flagperson is warning of an approaching train, you must
- If a commercial motor vehicle becomes disabled on a roadway at night, flares or reflectors must be placed approximately _________ in front of and behind the vehicle.
- Under all conditions, you should drive at a speed that will allow you to
- Who is responsible for the safe operation of a motor vehicle?
- A licensed driver who wants to learn how to drive a tractor-trailer must
- When uncoupling a combination vehicle (such as a tractor-trailer), which of the following is the next step after you've lowered the landing gear?
- Any load which projects from the rear of a vehicle by at least 1.2 metres (4 feet) must be marked by
- You're driving a vehicle equipped with air brakes. You notice that when you brake, the service brakes aren't holding even though air pressure is satisfactory. What should you do?
- To perform the pre-trip inspection of the air brakes, which of the following should you do first?
- To enter a highway from a private road or driveway, you should
- What is the gross weight of a vehicle?
- Ontario law does NOT require ________ on a motor vehicle.
- In Ontario, the maximum speed limit on a rural highway is ________ except where otherwise posted.
- When you back your tractor to couple a semi-trailer, the fifth wheel opening must be in direct line with
- When travelling at over 60 km/h (40 mph), a commercial truck driver must maintain a following distance of at least _________ behind the vehicle ahead, except when passing.
- The driver must carry copies of the daily logs for the past
- Drivers are exempted from keeping a daily log if they drive within a radius of
- The driver's log book must contain which of the following entries?
- Electronic recording of log entries is
- If you are caught in whiteout conditions and visibility is reduced to near zero, what should you do?
- What is the colour of the school bus arm signal?
- British Columbia law does NOT require ________ on a motor vehicle.
- In British Columbia, the maximum speed limit on a rural highway is ________ except where otherwise posted.
- The pyrometer is a dashboard gauge that measures
- Which of these produces electricity to keep the vehicle's batteries charged?
- The difference in electrical charge potential between two points in a circuit acts as a kind of pressure to make an electrical current flow. This pressure or potential difference is usually measured in
- You may not drive a tractor-trailer if the semi-trailer's length exceeds _______ unless you obtain an oversize permit.
- What is the maximum permitted width of a semi-trailer?