NSC EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUSTIONS AND VEIFIED ANSWERS
ALREADY A SCORE 2026-2027.
What is the difference between "P" and "N" print abstract? - ANSWER-P is public print- does
not show NSC related record of driver penalty points
N is for commercial carriers-includes all on P plus any commercial vehicle related offenses
Who is required to fill out a trip inspection report? - ANSWER-All commercial vehicles except
for:
1. emergency vehicles
2. 2 axle vehicles with GVW not exceeding 14, 600kg excluding buses and some taxis
Name 5 things included in a vehicle file? How would you setup your vehicle files? (5) - ANSWER-
1. Inspections (CVIP+CVSA)
2. Maintenance
,3. Recall Notices
4. Pre-trip inspections
5. Disposed vehicle records (when sold)
How long must abstracts, accident reports and violation be kept for? - ANSWER-Current + 4
years
How many consecutive hours will reset a workshift? - ANSWER-8 hours consecutive
How long must trip inspections be kept for? - ANSWER-Previous 14 days by driver; 3 months by
carrier
How long must log books be kept for? - ANSWER-Previous 14 days by driver; 6 months by
carrier
, What 5 things are considered "on duty"? - ANSWER-1. Fuelling
2. Waiting time
3. Pre trip/post trip
4. Loading time
5. Waiting if accident on highway
6. Scale inspection times
7. If pulled over by RCMP
8. Maintenance time
9. Travelling as co-driver when not in sleeper berth
10. Unloading time
11. Performing any work for any carrier
After 14 days how many hours must a driver take off? - ANSWER-24 hours
ALREADY A SCORE 2026-2027.
What is the difference between "P" and "N" print abstract? - ANSWER-P is public print- does
not show NSC related record of driver penalty points
N is for commercial carriers-includes all on P plus any commercial vehicle related offenses
Who is required to fill out a trip inspection report? - ANSWER-All commercial vehicles except
for:
1. emergency vehicles
2. 2 axle vehicles with GVW not exceeding 14, 600kg excluding buses and some taxis
Name 5 things included in a vehicle file? How would you setup your vehicle files? (5) - ANSWER-
1. Inspections (CVIP+CVSA)
2. Maintenance
,3. Recall Notices
4. Pre-trip inspections
5. Disposed vehicle records (when sold)
How long must abstracts, accident reports and violation be kept for? - ANSWER-Current + 4
years
How many consecutive hours will reset a workshift? - ANSWER-8 hours consecutive
How long must trip inspections be kept for? - ANSWER-Previous 14 days by driver; 3 months by
carrier
How long must log books be kept for? - ANSWER-Previous 14 days by driver; 6 months by
carrier
, What 5 things are considered "on duty"? - ANSWER-1. Fuelling
2. Waiting time
3. Pre trip/post trip
4. Loading time
5. Waiting if accident on highway
6. Scale inspection times
7. If pulled over by RCMP
8. Maintenance time
9. Travelling as co-driver when not in sleeper berth
10. Unloading time
11. Performing any work for any carrier
After 14 days how many hours must a driver take off? - ANSWER-24 hours
