BC Class 1 Commercial Licence Practice Test 4
- Perfect for first-time and renewal commercial applicants, and those adding endorsements
- Based on 2024 BC commercial driver's licence manual
- Triple-checked for accuracy
- Updated for May 2024
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About this test
Looking to drive semi-truck trailers, large straight body trucks, or heavy commercial equipment like mixer trucks and dump trucks in British Columbia? Or maybe an ambulance, a tow truck, a taxi, or a limousine? This practice test will help you prepare for your Class 1 commercial licence knowledge exam. Each Class 1 licence applicant needs to be 19 years old to apply. To get your learner's licence, you'll need to pass a general knowledge test, a road signs test, and meet medical standards. This practice test contains 50 questions based on the official commercial driver's handbook. You'll get a hint and a detailed explanation for each question to help you better understand and remember the underlying rule.
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List of questions (classic view)
- What should you do to prevent a vehicle fire?
- If your brakes get wet, what should you do?
- How can you ensure smooth braking of a large commercial vehicle?
- To qualify for a commercial driver’s licence in British Columbia, you must meet which of the following requirements?
- If another driver wants to pass your vehicle, what should you do?
- To obtain an air brake endorsement in British Columbia, you must do which of the following?
- Just before your vehicle comes to a full stop, you should __________ to prevent your vehicle from jerking back.
- To obtain a commercial driver’s licence, which of the following are required?
- According to the British Columbia Driving Commercial Vehicles Manual, torque is
- Travelling as a passenger to a place where you will start working as a driver counts as on-duty time if
- If tire tread damage is longer than _______, the tire should be considered defective.
- What should you do if a long downgrade is ahead?
- For any coupling device other than a fifth wheel, the drawbar or other connection between the motor vehicle and the trailer may not be longer than _______ unless you’re towing a pole trailer.
- Unless your vehicle has antilock brakes (ABS), using light brake pressure on an icy road will
- If your vehicle is going to transport logs, which of the following are true?
- Vehicles carrying cargo must meet which of the following requirements?
- When are water-cooled brakes used?
- Before you may obtain a Class 1, 2, or 4 driver’s licence, you must be at least ____ years old.
- What are the consequences if you exceed your maximum on-duty hours and a peace officer stops you?
- What special problems does transporting livestock present?
- What are the main components of a simple, basic air brake system?
- Before you may apply for a commercial driver’s licence, you must already hold which class of driver's licence?
- What determines which truck should use a turnout on a narrow road?
- What is an advantage of automatic slack adjusters?
- Which of the following are advantages of a dual air brake system?
- What are the articulation points of a truck?
- You may be fined as much as _______ for driving a vehicle whose brakes are out of adjustment.
- Where is a single-unit (straight) truck’s central weight distribution point?
- What is a rough guide for spacing tiedowns to secure your load?
- You must perform an en-route inspection of your vehicle's cargo securement system at least once every
- If a peace officer asks for your logbook and supporting documents, what documents should you provide?
- You're driving a vehicle equipped with air brakes. If the low air pressure warning signal comes on, what should you do?
- If an air line ruptures between the compressor and the supply reservoir, what will prevent loss of air pressure in the service brake system?
- Before you couple your tractor to a trailer, which of the following items should you check?
- Which of the following factors determine the sharpness of your large vehicle’s turn?
- What is the air brake endorsement for industrial roads called?
- What is the wheelbase of a vehicle?
- When a school bus driver turns on the bus’s alternating flashing red lights, other drivers must
- When a tire is underinflated,
- When approaching an intersection at which you intend to turn, you should
- How can you ensure your safety while driving through construction zones?
- What action can help minimize your danger zone while driving?
- What is the suggested safe following distance when driving large vehicles like buses and trucks at highway speeds?
- What should drivers do continuously if their danger zone becomes occupied?
- Under what conditions is an engine retarder considered more efficient?
- To perform an emergency stop with ABS brakes, you should
- What is the optimal operating temperature for most brake components?
- Does the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) in your vehicle help you come to a stop sooner?
- What should you do if you can't keep up with the traffic flow?
- What is the purpose of a runaway lane?