2026/2027
1. What is the purpose of the tractor protection valve?
A) To regulate air pressure to the front wheels.
B) To protect the tractor's air supply if the trailer breaks away.
C) To increase the trailer’s braking power.
D) To drain moisture from the service line.
Correct Answer: B. It prevents a total loss of air from the tractor if the trailer lines
rupture or disconnect.
2. When should you drain your air tanks?
A) Once a week.
B) Every 1,000 kilometers.
C) Daily.
D) Only during the winter.
Correct Answer: C. Draining daily removes water and oil that can cause brake failure
or freezing.
3. What is the maximum width of a commercial vehicle (including load)?
A) 2.4 meters.
B) 2.5 meters.
C) 2.6 meters.
D) 3.0 meters.
Correct Answer: C. The legal limit in Ontario is 2.6 meters.
4. What color is the trailer supply line?
A) Blue.
B) Green.
C) Red.
D) Yellow.
Correct Answer: C. Red signifies the emergency/supply line.
5. At what pressure should the low-air warning device activate?
A) Below 40 psi.
B) Below 60 psi.
C) Below 80 psi.
, D) Below 100 psi.
Correct Answer: B. It must activate at or above 60 psi (414 kPa).
6. What does "brake fade" mean?
A) The air compressor is failing.
B) The brakes are freezing in cold weather.
C) The brakes are overheating and losing stopping power.
D) The air lines are leaking.
Correct Answer: C. Overheating causes the drums to expand away from the shoes.
7. What is the "tug test" used for?
A) Checking the engine's horsepower.
B) Testing the strength of the air lines.
C) Verifying that the fifth wheel is locked to the kingpin.
D) Checking the trailer's tire pressure.
Correct Answer: C. Gently pulling forward ensures the coupling is secure.
8. What is the minimum tread depth for a steering tire?
A) 1.5 mm.
B) 2.0 mm.
C) 3.0 mm.
D) 4.0 mm.
Correct Answer: C. Front steering tires require at least 3.0 mm of tread.
9. When backing under a trailer, the trailer should be:
A) High enough to see light under it.
B) Low enough that the tractor lifts it slightly.
C) Exactly level with the fifth wheel.
D) Higher than the tractor's cab.
Correct Answer: B. This ensures the kingpin doesn't jump over the fifth wheel.
10. What is the maximum "on-duty" time allowed in a 7-day cycle?
A) 60 hours.
B) 70 hours.
C) 80 hours.
D) 100 hours.