Trucks and Trailers

Trucks and Trailers: ICBC Class 4 Practice Questions

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1

Why must you know your vehicle’s height before driving a route?

  • To avoid low bridges, overpasses and structures
  • B To calculate fuel use
  • C To set tire pressure
  • D Height does not matter

Why: Knowing your overall height lets you avoid striking low bridges, overpasses, signs and building entrances.

2

A load that is too high raises which main risk?

  • A Better fuel economy
  • A higher centre of gravity and greater rollover risk
  • C Lower stopping distance
  • D Improved cornering

Why: A tall load raises the centre of gravity, making the vehicle more likely to roll over in curves or sudden manoeuvres.

3

How should cargo weight be distributed in a vehicle?

  • A All at the very back
  • B All on one side
  • C It does not matter how it is placed
  • Evenly and balanced, kept as low as practical

Why: Weight should be spread evenly side-to-side and kept low to keep the vehicle stable and within axle limits.

4

Cargo on an open deck must be:

  • A Left loose so it can settle
  • B Covered only if it is raining
  • Properly secured so it cannot shift, fall or come loose
  • D Stacked as high as possible

Why: Loads must be secured so they cannot shift, fall off or blow away. Unsecured loads are a serious hazard and an offence.

5

Who is legally responsible for ensuring a load is properly secured?

  • The driver is responsible for the load on the vehicle they operate
  • B Only the vehicle owner
  • C Only the shipper
  • D No one is responsible

Why: The driver is responsible for making sure the load on their vehicle is secure before and during the trip.

6

An overweight or improperly loaded vehicle can:

  • A Stop more quickly
  • Damage roads and reduce braking and steering control
  • C Improve fuel economy
  • D Have no safety impact

Why: Overloading strains tires, brakes and the structure, lengthens stopping distance and can damage road surfaces and bridges.