BC Class 3 Commercial Licence Practice Test 3
- 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
This third Commercial Licence practice test contains 40 multiple-choice practice questions to help you pass your 2024 Class 3 knowledge exam in British Columbia. Each question comes with a short hint in case you're stuck, and a detailed explanation of the correct answer. You can review all questions once you've completed the test. Good luck!
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List of questions (classic view)
- On a TAC (BC) vehicle, loads on the trailer must not extend more than __________ beyond the articulation point.
- Your vehicle's engine will start to lug (strain) if it is operated
- Which of the following statements about off-tracking are true?
- On-duty time includes which of the following?
- After you obtain a commercial driver’s licence, your driving record will
- An oversize load permit may require you to
- Peak torque is
- Permits are not normally issued for vehicles that are wider than
- Why should you use extra caution at railway crossings in rural areas?
- Besides regular brake maintenance, who is responsible for ensuring that the brakes of a vehicle are working properly before the vehicle is driven?
- Which of the following statements about revolutions per minute (rpm) are true?
- What is a runaway lane?
- Side-view mirrors may extend up to ______ beyond the side of a commercial vehicle without being considered in the overall width of the vehicle.
- Which of the following may reduce the amount of steering control you have?
- Stopping on icy roads requires
- The brakes, tires and suspension of a truck work best when
- Every cargo securement system must be able to withstand
- What is the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)?
- What is the licensed gross vehicle weight (GVW)?
- The maximum speed in an alley is _______ unless otherwise posted.
- Under the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, how often must commercial vehicles be inspected?
- You're rounding a curve to the right. You should keep your front wheels
- The working load limit of tiedowns used to secure cargo must be at least _____ of the cargo weight.
- Which of the following statements about a vehicle's turning radius are true?
- The way in which a vehicle can be manoeuvred depends on which of the following?
- The width of most loads should not exceed
- Which of the following statements are true about timber used as dunnage?
- The time you spend riding on a ferry is considered off-duty time unless
- A tire that is overinflated or underinflated can
- 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.