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  • Based on 2025 BC commercial driver's licence manual
  • Updated for May 2025

BC Class 3 Commercial Licence Practice Test 3

Aiming to obtain a British Columbia Class 3 commercial driver’s licence? That’s a great choice for a wide selection of truck driving jobs, and our ICBC Class 3 Knowledge Practice Test is here to help!

In British Columbia, Class 3 vehicles (single-unit trucks with three or more axles) are essential to the province’s diverse economy. These vehicles come in a vast number of configurations to meet the diverse requirements of industries such as forestry, construction, waste management, and municipal services. In British Columbia, Class 3 drivers are commonly employed by municipal governments, public works departments, private contractors, waste and recycling firms, and companies supporting the forestry, energy, and transportation sectors. Common Class 3 trucks include concrete mixers, dump trucks, flatbed trucks, hydrovac trucks, vacuum trucks, and garbage and recycling trucks. Many Class 3 trucks have air brakes, so you should consider getting an Air Brake Endorsement as well.

To upgrade to a British Columbia Class 3 commercial driver’s licence, you must be at least 18 years old, pass a vision test, and disclose any medical conditions that might impair safe driving. In addition, you must have held a full-privilege British Columbia Class 5 or 6 licence with fewer than four penalty-point incidents for the past two years.

Next, you must pass two official knowledge tests: a road signs test and a British Columbia Class 3 knowledge test. You must score at least 80% on each test to pass. Passing these tests enables you to obtain a Class 3 learner’s licence, which will allow you to practice commercial driving under supervision.

When you feel ready, you may take the road test for a Class 3 licence. The road test will include a pre-trip inspection test. You must take these tests in a Class 3 vehicle.

Finally, ask your doctor to complete a Driver’s Medical Examination Report form and send it to RoadSafety BC. They will decide whether you’re medically fit to drive Class 3 vehicles.

If you want more intensive study to ensure you pass the Class 3 knowledge exam on your first try, we’ve got what you’re looking for!

This British Columbia Class 3 practice test, the first of seven such tests we offer, covers the basics of operating Class 3 vehicles. If you get stuck on a question, ask our AI Assistant to give you a hint, rephrase the question, or answer your own questions about commercial driving. If you still miss the question, the AI Assistant will give you the correct answer and an explanation.

Please also check out our fifteen Air Brake Endorsement practice tests!
  • Perfect for first-time and renewal commercial applicants, and those adding endorsements

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List of questions (classic view)

  1. On a TAC (BC) vehicle, loads on the trailer must not extend more than __________ beyond the articulation point.
  2. Your vehicle's engine will start to lug (strain) if it is operated
  3. Which of the following statements about off-tracking are true?
  4. On-duty time includes which of the following?
  5. After you obtain a commercial driver’s licence, your driving record will
  6. An oversize load permit may require you to
  7. Peak torque is
  8. Permits are not normally issued for vehicles that are wider than
  9. Why should you use extra caution at railway crossings in rural areas?
  10. Besides regular brake maintenance, who is responsible for ensuring that the brakes of a vehicle are working properly before the vehicle is driven?
  11. Which of the following statements about revolutions per minute (rpm) are true?
  12. What is a runaway lane?
  13. Side-view mirrors may extend up to ______ beyond the side of a commercial vehicle without being considered in the overall width of the vehicle.
  14. Which of the following may reduce the amount of steering control you have?
  15. Stopping on icy roads requires
  16. The brakes, tires and suspension of a truck work best when
  17. Every cargo securement system must be able to withstand
  18. What is the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)?
  19. What is the licensed gross vehicle weight (GVW)?
  20. The maximum speed in an alley is _______ unless otherwise posted.
  21. Under the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, how often must commercial vehicles be inspected?
  22. You're rounding a curve to the right. You should keep your front wheels
  23. The working load limit of tiedowns used to secure cargo must be at least _____ of the cargo weight.
  24. Which of the following statements about a vehicle's turning radius are true?
  25. The way in which a vehicle can be manoeuvred depends on which of the following?
  26. The width of most loads should not exceed
  27. Which of the following statements are true about timber used as dunnage?
  28. The time you spend riding on a ferry is considered off-duty time unless
  29. A tire that is overinflated or underinflated can
  30. What should you do to prevent a vehicle fire?
  31. If your brakes get wet, what should you do?
  32. How can you ensure smooth braking of a large commercial vehicle?
  33. To qualify for a commercial driver’s licence in British Columbia, you must meet which of the following requirements?
  34. If another driver wants to pass your vehicle, what should you do?
  35. To obtain an air brake endorsement in British Columbia, you must do which of the following?
  36. Just before your vehicle comes to a full stop, you should __________ to prevent your vehicle from jerking back.
  37. To obtain a commercial driver’s licence, which of the following are required?
  38. According to the British Columbia Driving Commercial Vehicles Manual, torque is
  39. Travelling as a passenger to a place where you will start working as a driver counts as on-duty time if
  40. If tire tread damage is longer than _______, the tire should be considered defective.
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List of questions (classic view)
  1. On a TAC (BC) vehicle, loads on the trailer must not extend more than __________ beyond the articulation point.
  2. Your vehicle's engine will start to lug (strain) if it is operated
  3. Which of the following statements about off-tracking are true?
  4. On-duty time includes which of the following?
  5. After you obtain a commercial driver’s licence, your driving record will
  6. An oversize load permit may require you to
  7. Peak torque is
  8. Permits are not normally issued for vehicles that are wider than
  9. Why should you use extra caution at railway crossings in rural areas?
  10. Besides regular brake maintenance, who is responsible for ensuring that the brakes of a vehicle are working properly before the vehicle is driven?
  11. Which of the following statements about revolutions per minute (rpm) are true?
  12. What is a runaway lane?
  13. Side-view mirrors may extend up to ______ beyond the side of a commercial vehicle without being considered in the overall width of the vehicle.
  14. Which of the following may reduce the amount of steering control you have?
  15. Stopping on icy roads requires
  16. The brakes, tires and suspension of a truck work best when
  17. Every cargo securement system must be able to withstand
  18. What is the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)?
  19. What is the licensed gross vehicle weight (GVW)?
  20. The maximum speed in an alley is _______ unless otherwise posted.
  21. Under the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, how often must commercial vehicles be inspected?
  22. You're rounding a curve to the right. You should keep your front wheels
  23. The working load limit of tiedowns used to secure cargo must be at least _____ of the cargo weight.
  24. Which of the following statements about a vehicle's turning radius are true?
  25. The way in which a vehicle can be manoeuvred depends on which of the following?
  26. The width of most loads should not exceed
  27. Which of the following statements are true about timber used as dunnage?
  28. The time you spend riding on a ferry is considered off-duty time unless
  29. A tire that is overinflated or underinflated can
  30. What should you do to prevent a vehicle fire?
  31. If your brakes get wet, what should you do?
  32. How can you ensure smooth braking of a large commercial vehicle?
  33. To qualify for a commercial driver’s licence in British Columbia, you must meet which of the following requirements?
  34. If another driver wants to pass your vehicle, what should you do?
  35. To obtain an air brake endorsement in British Columbia, you must do which of the following?
  36. Just before your vehicle comes to a full stop, you should __________ to prevent your vehicle from jerking back.
  37. To obtain a commercial driver’s licence, which of the following are required?
  38. According to the British Columbia Driving Commercial Vehicles Manual, torque is
  39. Travelling as a passenger to a place where you will start working as a driver counts as on-duty time if
  40. If tire tread damage is longer than _______, the tire should be considered defective.
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