CVSA - PART A UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. What is an extra-provincial/terri- Trade, traflc, or transportation in Canada which is be-
torial undertaking? tween or through provinces or territories.
2. What is an intra-provincial/territo- Trade, traflc, or transportation in Canada which moves
rial undertaking? exclusively within one province or territory.
3. What is a commercial vehicle -A truck, tractor, or trailer, or any combination that has GVW
for the purposes of the National greater than 4500kg, or
Safey Code?
-A bus designed to transport more than 10 passengers
including the driver and excluding any operation for per-
sonal use.
4. What are three (3) essential refer- Federal acts and regulations.
ences which should be consulted
during every safety inspection? Provincial legislation.
Out of service criteria.
5. What is the name of a Level I in- North American Standard Inspection.
spection, and what does it consist
of? All driver documentation and complete vehicle inspection.
6. What is the name of a Level II in- Walkaround Driver/Vehicle Inspection.
spection, and what does it consist
of? Same as Level I, but do not check under the vehicle.
7. What is the name of a Level III in- Driver/Credential Inspection.
spection, and what does it consist
of? Driver documentation only.
8. What is the name of a Level V in- Vehicle Only Inspection.
spection, and what does it consist
of?
, Inspection including all Level I items without a driver pre-
sent.
9. What are the 13 steps of a Level 3 1. Choose the inspection site.
inspection? 2. Approach the vehicle.
3. Greet and prepare the driver.
4. Interview the driver.
5. Collect the driver's documents.
6. Check for the presence of dangerous goods.
7. Identify the motor carrier.
8. Examine the driver's license.
9. Check medical documentation (if applicable).
10. Check the driver's record of duty status.
11. Review the daily trip inspection report.
12. Review the periodic inspection report.
13. Complete the inspection paperwork.
10. What should be remembered in 1. CHOOSE THE INSPECTION SITE
Step 1 of the Level 3 safety inspec-
tion? Select a safe, preferably paved, level location away from
traflc.
Avoid hills, curves, soft shoulders and construction sites.
Be visible to oncoming traflc.
11. What should be remembered in 2. APPROACH THE VEHICLE
Step 2 of the Level 3 safety inspec-
tion? Observe the driver and note unusual behavior.
Be alert for leaks, spills, or unsecure cargo.
Watch for leaking vapors and dangerous goods placards.
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1. What is an extra-provincial/terri- Trade, traflc, or transportation in Canada which is be-
torial undertaking? tween or through provinces or territories.
2. What is an intra-provincial/territo- Trade, traflc, or transportation in Canada which moves
rial undertaking? exclusively within one province or territory.
3. What is a commercial vehicle -A truck, tractor, or trailer, or any combination that has GVW
for the purposes of the National greater than 4500kg, or
Safey Code?
-A bus designed to transport more than 10 passengers
including the driver and excluding any operation for per-
sonal use.
4. What are three (3) essential refer- Federal acts and regulations.
ences which should be consulted
during every safety inspection? Provincial legislation.
Out of service criteria.
5. What is the name of a Level I in- North American Standard Inspection.
spection, and what does it consist
of? All driver documentation and complete vehicle inspection.
6. What is the name of a Level II in- Walkaround Driver/Vehicle Inspection.
spection, and what does it consist
of? Same as Level I, but do not check under the vehicle.
7. What is the name of a Level III in- Driver/Credential Inspection.
spection, and what does it consist
of? Driver documentation only.
8. What is the name of a Level V in- Vehicle Only Inspection.
spection, and what does it consist
of?
, Inspection including all Level I items without a driver pre-
sent.
9. What are the 13 steps of a Level 3 1. Choose the inspection site.
inspection? 2. Approach the vehicle.
3. Greet and prepare the driver.
4. Interview the driver.
5. Collect the driver's documents.
6. Check for the presence of dangerous goods.
7. Identify the motor carrier.
8. Examine the driver's license.
9. Check medical documentation (if applicable).
10. Check the driver's record of duty status.
11. Review the daily trip inspection report.
12. Review the periodic inspection report.
13. Complete the inspection paperwork.
10. What should be remembered in 1. CHOOSE THE INSPECTION SITE
Step 1 of the Level 3 safety inspec-
tion? Select a safe, preferably paved, level location away from
traflc.
Avoid hills, curves, soft shoulders and construction sites.
Be visible to oncoming traflc.
11. What should be remembered in 2. APPROACH THE VEHICLE
Step 2 of the Level 3 safety inspec-
tion? Observe the driver and note unusual behavior.
Be alert for leaks, spills, or unsecure cargo.
Watch for leaking vapors and dangerous goods placards.
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