Class 1 Heavy Vehicle – Online Learning

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Online course for the Class 1 Heavy Vehicle written exam

The key to passing your heavy vehicle written exam on the first try!

Passing the written exam allows you to obtain a Class 1 learner’s permit.

Please note that you must hold this driver’s license for at least 3 months before you can take your road test, or 1 month if you are 25 years old or have 60 months of experience with your Class 5 (car) driver’s license.

The written exam assesses: your understanding of traffic rules and the skills required to operate a heavy vehicle, your understanding of safety inspection standards, your understanding of driving and rest hour regulations, and your knowledge of safe driving practices.

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The tachometer is a more reliable guide for shifting gears than the sound of the engine.
Drivers of heavy vehicles in Quebec are required to wear the seat belt originally installed by the vehicle manufacturer.
When the brake pads reach a temperature of 250 degrees Celsius, the brakes become less effective.
When driving an 18-meter-long heavy vehicle, you should maintain a 6-second following distance from the vehicle ahead.
You are required to remain at the scene if you are involved in an accident.
Make sure that the distance required to come to a complete stop at night is less than the range of your headlights.
When it's hot, check your tires regularly.
To shift up or down, use the double-clutch technique.
Selecting a lower gear in an automatic transmission prevents the transmission from automatically shifting to a higher gear.
The weight and speed of a heavy vehicle affect the braking power required to bring the vehicle to a stop.
When the vehicle starts to skid, turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is heading to prevent it from skidding out of control.
The emergency brake engages when there is a shortage of compressed air in the air tanks of the air brake system.
A bus driver, whose vehicle weighs more than 3,000 kg, must stop at locations where there is a traffic sign indicating a brake inspection.
A school bus driver must turn on the flashing lights on their own vehicle when parking behind another school bus whose flashing lights are on.
To be eligible to drive, the driver must have had at least 24 consecutive hours of rest within the 4 days preceding the current day.
The driver must note in his report any defects discovered while on the road, even if he is traveling within a 160-kilometer radius of his home port.
The driver must carry proof of training in the transport of hazardous materials.
To unhitch the semi-trailer, stop the vehicle, lower the tractor’s suspension, and move the tractor forward slightly to disengage the hitch pin.
The semi-trailer's fifth-wheel plate must be slightly lower than the fifth-wheel platform at its pivot point.
To drive a road train, a special permit is required.
The maximum allowable gross weight for a truck-trailer combination is 67,500 kg.
The maximum speed for a truck driver is 90 kilometers per hour.
A work shift is the period of time between two periods of at least eight consecutive hours of rest.
A driver waiting for a trip at the home terminal must count this time as working hours.
Example of a minor defect: a loss of 30 kPa in air pressure over the course of one minute during the inspection and installation of a truck’s braking system.
The pre-departure inspection may be performed by a maintenance technician in the case of a bus.
A traffic enforcement officer has the authority to issue a citation if a heavy-duty vehicle shows signs of excessive emissions.