Alberta Class 4 Driver Knowledge Exam – 155 Verified
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1. You must drive through deep or flowing water. You should NOT:
drive through quickly
use a low gear
keep gentle pressure on the brakes while going through the water and
for a short distance after coming out
2. What is a recommended practice when driving slowly on hills?
Increase speed
Turn on high beams
Engage cruise control
Use lower gears
3. Describe the importance of a Safety Fitness Certificate for drivers operating
commercial vehicles.
It demonstrates that the driver meets safety standards required for
operating commercial vehicles.
It serves as proof of vehicle ownership.
It is necessary for obtaining a commercial driver's license.
It is a document that lists the driver's previous employment.
4. Hours of service (HOS) regulations:
Limit drivers to fourteen consecutive hours of on-duty time per day
, Limit the number of hours a tractor-trailer unit may be driven in a
single day
Dictate the maximum number of miles traveled by a driver in a 24 hour
period
Determine the hours between equipment and driver inspections
Constrain drivers to only eight hours drive time but eleven hours of
on-duty time
5. What is one of the first steps a driver must take before refueling a school
bus?
Inspect the brakes
Check tire pressure
Secure the doors
Turn off the engine
6. If a school bus is operating during early morning hours before sunrise, what
should the driver ensure regarding the inside lights?
The inside lights should be illuminated.
The inside lights should only be turned on if requested by passengers.
The inside lights should be turned off to save energy.
The inside lights can remain off.
7. When descending a hill and the driver notices smoke coming from an oil-
filled hub, what should she do?
Continue to the next rest and then stop and investigate the source of
the problem
Drive to the next truck stop and call dispatch
, Stop immediately and investigate the source of the problem
Ask your co-driver why there is smoke coming from the hub and
follow his instructions
8. Describe the importance of the Safety Fitness Certificate for commercial
drivers in Alberta.
The Safety Fitness Certificate is optional for all drivers.
The Safety Fitness Certificate ensures that drivers meet the
necessary health and safety standards to operate commercial
vehicles safely.
The Safety Fitness Certificate is only required for school bus drivers.
The Safety Fitness Certificate is a document for vehicle registration.
9. What does the federal law of hours of service regulate for drivers?
Speed limits on highways
Driving time and mandatory rest periods
Vehicle maintenance schedules
Passenger safety protocols
10. If a school bus driver is aware of the danger zone, what actions should they
take when children are boarding or disembarking?
The driver should honk the horn to alert children to stay away.
The driver should ignore the area around the bus since it is not their
responsibility.
The driver should ensure that the area around the bus is clear and
monitor the children closely as they enter or exit.
, The driver should only focus on the road ahead and not worry about
the children.
11. Discuss the rationale behind the smoking restrictions for drivers of public or
limited passenger vehicles.
The restrictions are meant to promote a specific brand of vehicle.
The restrictions aim to ensure passenger safety and maintain a
healthy environment within the vehicle.
The restrictions are designed to increase fuel efficiency.
The restrictions are in place to reduce vehicle maintenance costs.
12. Who is primarily responsible for checking the brakes of a vehicle before it is
used?
The mechanic
The vehicle manufacturer
The driver
The school principal
13. What area around a school bus is commonly referred to as the danger zone?
The area in front of the bus
The area directly behind the bus
The area 10 feet around the bus
The area inside the bus
14. What are the leading causes of police-reported casualty crashes involving
commercial drivers?
Road conditions and vehicle age
Questions with Detailed Answers | Latest Update 2026 |
100% Pass Guarantee
1. You must drive through deep or flowing water. You should NOT:
drive through quickly
use a low gear
keep gentle pressure on the brakes while going through the water and
for a short distance after coming out
2. What is a recommended practice when driving slowly on hills?
Increase speed
Turn on high beams
Engage cruise control
Use lower gears
3. Describe the importance of a Safety Fitness Certificate for drivers operating
commercial vehicles.
It demonstrates that the driver meets safety standards required for
operating commercial vehicles.
It serves as proof of vehicle ownership.
It is necessary for obtaining a commercial driver's license.
It is a document that lists the driver's previous employment.
4. Hours of service (HOS) regulations:
Limit drivers to fourteen consecutive hours of on-duty time per day
, Limit the number of hours a tractor-trailer unit may be driven in a
single day
Dictate the maximum number of miles traveled by a driver in a 24 hour
period
Determine the hours between equipment and driver inspections
Constrain drivers to only eight hours drive time but eleven hours of
on-duty time
5. What is one of the first steps a driver must take before refueling a school
bus?
Inspect the brakes
Check tire pressure
Secure the doors
Turn off the engine
6. If a school bus is operating during early morning hours before sunrise, what
should the driver ensure regarding the inside lights?
The inside lights should be illuminated.
The inside lights should only be turned on if requested by passengers.
The inside lights should be turned off to save energy.
The inside lights can remain off.
7. When descending a hill and the driver notices smoke coming from an oil-
filled hub, what should she do?
Continue to the next rest and then stop and investigate the source of
the problem
Drive to the next truck stop and call dispatch
, Stop immediately and investigate the source of the problem
Ask your co-driver why there is smoke coming from the hub and
follow his instructions
8. Describe the importance of the Safety Fitness Certificate for commercial
drivers in Alberta.
The Safety Fitness Certificate is optional for all drivers.
The Safety Fitness Certificate ensures that drivers meet the
necessary health and safety standards to operate commercial
vehicles safely.
The Safety Fitness Certificate is only required for school bus drivers.
The Safety Fitness Certificate is a document for vehicle registration.
9. What does the federal law of hours of service regulate for drivers?
Speed limits on highways
Driving time and mandatory rest periods
Vehicle maintenance schedules
Passenger safety protocols
10. If a school bus driver is aware of the danger zone, what actions should they
take when children are boarding or disembarking?
The driver should honk the horn to alert children to stay away.
The driver should ignore the area around the bus since it is not their
responsibility.
The driver should ensure that the area around the bus is clear and
monitor the children closely as they enter or exit.
, The driver should only focus on the road ahead and not worry about
the children.
11. Discuss the rationale behind the smoking restrictions for drivers of public or
limited passenger vehicles.
The restrictions are meant to promote a specific brand of vehicle.
The restrictions aim to ensure passenger safety and maintain a
healthy environment within the vehicle.
The restrictions are designed to increase fuel efficiency.
The restrictions are in place to reduce vehicle maintenance costs.
12. Who is primarily responsible for checking the brakes of a vehicle before it is
used?
The mechanic
The vehicle manufacturer
The driver
The school principal
13. What area around a school bus is commonly referred to as the danger zone?
The area in front of the bus
The area directly behind the bus
The area 10 feet around the bus
The area inside the bus
14. What are the leading causes of police-reported casualty crashes involving
commercial drivers?
Road conditions and vehicle age
