FREE BC General Knowledge Test 1 2023

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Based on 2023 BC commercial driver's license manual Instant feedback

If you want to drive a truck in British Columbia, you need a commercial truck driver’s licence. With a commercial driver’s licence, you can work for a trucking company as an employee or work for yourself as an owner-operator. The transportation industry in British Columbia is booming, and truck drivers are in high demand. As a driver of one of the largest vehicles on the road, you must study and practice to learn to drive carefully and safely. Before you can get your commercial driver’s licence, you must pass both a written and a practical test. The written test (also known as the British Columbia truck driver’s licence knowledge exam) has several multiple-choice questions. You must get at least an 80% to pass the knowledge exam. The knowledge test for each class of licence typically takes approximately 30 minutes. For the practical test, you will meet with an examiner to demonstrate your knowledge of the operation of a truck. The official Commercial Driver’s Handbooks are great resources, but they lack practice. This 20-question BC General Knowledge practice test is a great way to start as it covers the basics of commercial driving in British Columbia. All questions are based on the official 2023 BC commercial driver’s manual. As you answer the questions, we recommend checking each question’s explanation to gain some further insight into the rule behind it. Good luck and drive safely!

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First-time BC commercial license applicants
Existing commercial license holders adding endorsements
BC commercial license renewal applicants

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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.