Class 3 Theory

1

100

If your vehicle becomes disabled how many Meters Infront and behind should we place our warning devices 

30M

200

The term RPM stands for what?

Revolutions per minute

300

Where should you not overtake other traffic

at an intersection

400

A slow-moving vehicle sign is what color and shape?

triangle shape, red border and orange centre

500

If you start your shift teaching at school, then transport students from A to B. Refuel and clean your vehicle. Wait 20 minutes for you next job. Finally transport students back to school.
How much of this is off duty?

None!

2

100

After driving through water what should you do?

Test your brakes by applying slight pressure

200

What is dunnage used for?

To separate the cargo from itself and it's restraints

300

How can we reduce our danger zone?

(2 Answers)

By slowing down (Also by covering the brake, shorting the reaction distance)

400

Who is held accountable to make sure drivers are meeting the NSC standards?

The carrier 

500

What is our wheelbase?

Distance between the front wheels and rear wheels of a vehicle

3

100

If you tire is overinflated, where will you get excessive wear?

The centre part of the tire

200

What is the most common cause of a downhill runaway?

Poor speed control

300

When driving slower than the flow of traffic what are you at danger of?

Increased chance the driver hits you from behind or beside you when trying to overtake

400

Which tire design is the most fuel efficient?

Ribbed

500

What is the maximum amount of time you have to submit your logbook?

20 days

4

100

Why was the national safety code created?

Sets out a minimum set of safety standards for commercial vehicles, drivers, and carriers operating in Canada

200

What should you do to warn other traffic that you can't keep up with the flow?

Use 4 way flashers

300

How many seconds between drivers of passenger cars?

3 Seconds

400

Maximum Hight and width you are allowed 

4.15M Tall
2.6M Wide (Unless Straw or fodder)

500

When driving a standard, if you miss the gear and you have been in neutural for too long what should you do?

Increase engine speed (RPM) to match road speed

5

100

If driving with a trailer and it swerves or whips what should you do to conteract this?

Slow down and stop as soon as possible

200

The most common cause of a jackknife? 

Poor braking technique

300

When driving a large commercial vehicle, how many meters between you and another large commercial vehicle 

60M (200ft)

400

At what weight must you report to the weight scales?

4,500KG

500

when does lugging occur?

When the engine is operating below peak torque