A-WRITTEN QUESTIONS (RULES) - Vehicle inspection, safety, and driving practices test

Sep 18, 2026

Uploaded by Finn

A-WRITTEN QUESTIONS (RULES) provides multiple-choice scenarios assessing knowledge of vehicle inspection requirements, safety inspection authority, and daily inspection reporting. It covers vehicle load securement rules, tire tread measurement thresholds, and procedures for coupling, landing gear checks, and brake/defect handling. The test also evaluates hours-of-service off-duty minimums, backing practices, roundabout and uphill restart driving, speed-limiting systems, and identification/labeling of dangerous goods on Ontario roads.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages8

Reading Time20 min

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Questions (Rules)

Vehicle inspection and safety procedures

A-WRITTEN QUESTIONS (RULES) 1. How can you ensure that the vehicle has passed an annual inspection? a. A valid inspection sticker is attached to the vehicle b. Does not require proof c. As stated by the operator d. Has to be forwarded to MTO (Ministry of Transportation) 2. A police or appointed ministry officer has the authority to perform a safety inspection: a. Only at an inspection station b. At any time and any location c. Only on public roadway d. During daylight hours only 3. A properly completed daily inspection report contains: a. Appropriate schedule b. Daily log c. The signature of the driver or person completing the report d. Delivery schedule 4. You must ensure that the following items are secure on the vehicle: a. Only items being transported for paid compensation b. The entire load including items such as gas cans and wheel chocks c. Only the load and direct attachments d. None, load security is the responsibility of operator not driver 5. A front tire fails an inspection if the tread on two adjacent grooves anywhere on the tire are: a. Less than 1.5 millimeters (0.06 inches) b. Less than 3 millimeters (0.12 inches) c. Less than 6 millimeters (0.24 inches) d. Less than 15 millimeters (0.59 inches) 6. What is the minimum number of consecutive off-duty hours you must take after accumulating 13 hours driving time? a. 7 hours b. 8 hours c. 9 hours d. 10 hours 7. Three of the following four are good practices before backing. Which is not? a. Sound horn b. Inform operator or complete paperwork c. Turn off radio/phone d. Open windows 8. Which of the following steps do you perform after you raise and secure the landing gear? a. Perform tug test to check connection b. Supply air to trailer and test service brake c. Visual inspection on fifth wheel connection d. Attach air and electric lines to trailer 9. After the jaws lock when coupling, you should: a. Perform tug test, then visually confirm coupling is secure b. Inspect lights and drive away c. Rely on fellow driver to inspect the connection d. Raise the landing gear and drive away 10. This sign means: a. No truck over 6.5 meters in length in this lane b. No trucks taller than 6.5 meters permitted in this lane c. This lane is a truck route d. No truck in this lane 11. After stopping on an uphill grade, when rejoining traffic you should: a. Keep the clutch slipping while slowly accelerating b. Hold the vehicle using the parking brakes until the clutch engages c. Let the vehicle roll backwards before you engage the clutch d. Disengage the clutch while reviving the engine 12. The main reason you should check under the hood is: a. To verify fluid levels b. To check spark plugs c. To ensure lightning system is functioning d. To verify engine compartments 13. This sign means: 14. When backing up the tractor to couple with the trailer, you must: a. Back from the angle b. Ensure the fifth wheelslot is in line with the trailer kingpin c. Not use mirrors to confirm alignments d. Ensure the fifth wheel is touching and against the kingpin 15. The maximum length of a combination vehicle is: a. 17 meters (56 feet) b. 19 meters (62 feet) c. 23 meters (75 feet) d. 28 meters (92 feet) 16. Many commercial motor vehicles have a speed limiting system which limits the maximum speed to: a. 85 km per hr. b. 95 km per hr. c. 105 km per hr. d. 115 km per hr. 17. Dangerous goods transported on Ontario`s roads and highways are identified: a. By markings and safety labels for each classification of dangerous goods b. Dangerous goods are not labeled c. With red circle d. With a green square 18. If during the course of a trip you discover a minor defect, you must: a. Record on a daily report, inform operator and monitor condition b. Record on a daily report for checking at next daily inspection c. Inform operator, no further action

FAQs

What makes a front tire fail an inspection?

A front tire fails if the tread on two adjacent grooves anywhere on the tire is below the specified minimum measurement (as listed in the options).

What must a properly completed daily inspection report contain?

It must include the daily log and the signature of the driver or person completing the report (along with the appropriate schedule).

What should you do after stopping on an uphill grade when rejoining traffic?

Hold the vehicle using the parking brakes until the clutch engages, then rejoin traffic safely.

Sep 18, 2026

Uploaded by Finn