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FREE PE General Knowledge Test 1
Did you know that Prince Edward Island’s Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) program for Class 1 commercial drivers requires 240 hours of instruction? This comprehensive training ensures drivers are prepared for various driving conditions and includes classroom learning, practical yard work, and air brake instruction. Students applying for a Class 2, Class 3, or Class 4 licence are not required to complete MELT. However, all applicants must pass the official Prince Edward Island Commercial Vehicle Knowledge Test to progress in the licensing process. This exam consists of multiple-choice questions based on the official Prince Edward Island Commercial Vehicle Driver’s Handbook, a study guide for professional drivers.
As you begin your learning phase, it is crucial to avoid rushing. Commercial driving involves great responsibility, and the skills to safely operate a commercial vehicle cannot be developed overnight. Build your knowledge and confidence gradually with the help of our Prince Edward Island General Knowledge Practice Tests. They are designed to closely reflect the content and format of the official exam, giving you valuable insight into what to expect on exam day.
Keep track of your progress using the general overview at the top of the page. All 30 questions are displayed in a line. Questions you answer correctly turn green, while incorrect ones turn red. Your mistakes are also displayed, along with how many more mistakes you can make before failing.
As a beginner, it is perfectly normal to make a few failed attempts. Do not let them discourage you. Instead, you should identify areas that need improvement and learn from your mistakes with the help of our detailed explanation feature. We provide immediate feedback with each question, helping you understand the reasoning behind the correct answer. We recommend noting this feedback down in a notebook or notebook app to reinforce your knowledge and learn through repetition. Start today and dedicate the following weeks to mastering commercial driving theory. Whether you want to become a bus driver or haul fuel in a heavy tanker, it all begins with the right preparation.
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- 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 warning lamps 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 (about 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 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
- How many years of driving experience are required before one can upgrade to a Class II licence?
- Which braking systems must be inspected prior to operating a tractor-trailer?
- How can you make sure that the 5th wheel aligns with the kingpin underneath the trailer's front?
- After removing wheel blocks in the Class III coupling procedure, which connection should the driver ensure is constantly working?
- What key checks should be performed under the engine/hood of a Class I vehicle before driving?
- 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?
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