FREE NT General Knowledge Test 1 2025
Commercial driving involves great responsibility. When you’re hauling fuel in a tanker across the icy roads of the Northwest Territories, even a small mistake can be disastrous. Only professional drivers can secure a job in this industry, where you can build a long-lasting and rewarding career. It begins with the licensing process to grant you a commercial driver’s licence. You must be 18 or older and hold a full Class 5 driver’s licence to qualify. A medical exam and vision screening are also required to ensure you’re fit to drive commercial vehicles. Entry Level Training (ELT) is mandatory for applicants for a Class 1 licence unless they’ve held the licence for at least 24 months in the past 4 years. The completion of ELT is required before booking written or road tests. Applicants for Class 2, 3, and 4 licences are not required to complete ELT.
The official general knowledge test is your first major step in the licensing process. It evaluates your knowledge of the various aspects of commercial driving theory. All multiple-choice questions are based on the official Northwest Territories Professional Operator’s Licence Information, a valuable resource for aspiring commercial drivers. We recommend reading its contents at least once to learn about cargo securement, passenger management, pre-trip inspections, and the safe operation of commercial vehicles. Our Northwest Territories General Knowledge Practice Tests are designed to closely reflect the content and format of the official exam. Use them to gradually build your knowledge and confidence.
To support your learning, we’ve provided several features with our practice tests. The voice-over function allows you to hear the questions and answer choices aloud, making it ideal for auditory learners or those studying in crowded environments where distractions are common. Discover the complete list of features by accessing the “Test settings” menu. You get unlimited attempts and nonstop access to this intuitive tool, so you can practise as often as you like. Start your training today and commit to steady improvement over the next few weeks. When exam day comes, you’ll be ready to ace it on your first attempt.
- 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 lights 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 1.5 metres (5 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 a daily log with entries 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
- 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?
