General Driving Knowledge — Alberta
Alberta commercial knowledge test practice: 229 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. General Driving Knowledge: 54 questions.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | General Driving Knowledge |
| License test | Alberta Commercial knowledge tests (Class 1–4) |
| Topic questions | 54 (24% of 229 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (54)
1. When must a carrier check your driving record?
- Before they hire you and then every year ✓
- Before they hire you and then every two years
- After they hire you and then every year
- After they hire you and then every two years
Answer: A. Before they hire you and then every year
2. A modern Air Dryer Integrated System (AD-IS) includes which of the following components?
- Supply tank
- Safety valve
- Governor
- All of the above ✓
Answer: D. All of the above
3. If the coolant is marked hot by the temperature warning light or water temperature gauge, what is the recommended action?
- Ignore it until the next inspection
- Add more coolant immediately
- Shutdown the engine and report it instantly to the appropriate authority ✓
- Continue driving until it cools
Answer: C. Shutdown the engine and report it instantly to the appropriate authority
4. In the context of a bus, what is meant by MRC?
- Manufacturers Rated Capacity ✓
- Monthly Repair Costs
- Mechanical Repair Components
- Maximum Road Capabilities
Answer: A. Manufacturers Rated Capacity
5. When transporting special needs children, what is required more than when transporting adults?
- Supervision ✓
- Entertainment
- Food and water
- Frequent breaks
Answer: A. Supervision
6. What is the colour coding that is often used for the supply and service lines to the trailer?
- Red for the supply line and blue for the service line ✓
- Blue for the supply line and red for the service line
- Red for the supply line and green for the service line
- Green for the supply line and red for the service line
Answer: A. Red for the supply line and blue for the service line
7. What should you do if your bus comes equipped with updated or special equipment not included on the standard checklist?
- Consult the manufacturer before adding these parts
- Consult higher authority before taking action
- Disregard these parts
- Add these items to your checklist ✓
Answer: D. Add these items to your checklist
8. What action should you take if the bus is equipped with an oil pressure gauge and it does not indicate sufficient pressure?
- Start driving slowly to raise the oil pressure
- Call a mechanic to inspect it
- Check for oil leaks
- Stop the engine immediately ✓
Answer: D. Stop the engine immediately
9. What action should a bus driver consider when approaching a stop with traffic following or oncoming?
- Signal early and stop abruptly
- Ignore the traffic and follow the regular bus stopping procedure
- Slow down well before the stop and allow the traffic to clear ✓
- Speed up to avoid holding traffic
Answer: C. Slow down well before the stop and allow the traffic to clear
10. Why do the hours of service regulations exist?
- Because tired drivers are more likely to get into accidents ✓
- To keep driving time within union rules
- So carriers can avoid paying their drivers overtime
- So drivers can spend more time with their families
Answer: A. Because tired drivers are more likely to get into accidents
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook