Car Inspection for Driving Test: Ontario Class A Quiz and Flashcards

Study Notes

Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance

A valid Inspection sticker is affixed to the vehicle to ensure it has passed an annual inspection.
A police or appointed ministry officer has the authority to perform a safety inspection at any time and any location.

Daily Inspection Report

A properly completed daily inspection report contains the signature of the driver or person completing the report.

Load Security

The entire load, including items such as gas cans and wheel chocks, must be secure on the vehicle.

Tire Inspection

A front tire fails an inspection if the tread on two adjacent areas is less than 3 millimeters (0.12 inches).

Driver Hours of Service

After accumulating hours of driving, a minimum of 8 hours of consecutive off-duty hours must be taken.

Backing Safety

Good practices before backing include sounding the horn, informing the operator, and turning off the radio/phone.
Opening windows is not a recommended practice before backing.

Coupling and Uncoupling

After raising and securing the landing gear, a visual inspection of the fifth wheel connection must be performed.
After the Jaws lock when coupling, a tug test and visual confirmation of the coupling being secure must be performed.

Road Signs

A sign with a truck and a horizontal line above it means no truck over 6.5 meters in length is permitted in that lane.
A sign with a truck and a symbol of a bridge above it means low bridge clearance.

Hill Starts

When joining traffic on an uphill grade, the vehicle should be held using the parking brakes until the clutch engages.

Under the Hood Checks

The main reason to check under the hood is to verify fluid levels.

Coupling with a Trailer

When backing up the tractor to couple with the trailer, the fifth wheel slot must be in line with the trailer kingpin.

Combination Vehicle Length

The maximum length of a combination vehicle is 23 meters (75 feet).

Speed Limiting System

Many commercial motor vehicles have a speed limiting system which limits their maximum speed to 105 km/h.

Dangerous Goods

Dangerous goods transported on Ontario's roads and highways are identified by markings and safety labels for each classification of dangerous goods.

Minor Defects

If a minor defect is discovered during a trip, it must be recorded on a daily report, and the operator must be informed to monitor the condition.

Description

Test your knowledge of the rules and regulations of driving a Class A vehicle in Ontario. This quiz covers important topics such as annual vehicle inspections and safety checks. Get ready to pass your written test with Bright Future Driving School!