Alberta Class 1 Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Practice test 2

1. Question 1 of 25

   What is the maximum width of a vehicle in Alberta?

   • A3.2 m
   • B2.0 m
   • C2.6 m
   • D3.0 m
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   Answer: C. 2.6 m

   The maximum width is 2.6 m.

2. Question 2 of 25

   A vehicle is wider than 2.05 m. What lights must it have?

   • ANo extra lights, as long as it is under 2.6 m
   • BFlashing blue lights on the front corners
   • CAmber clearance lights at the front and red at the rear
   • DGreen lights on the roof of the cab
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   Answer: C. Amber clearance lights at the front and red at the rear

   Vehicles wider than 2.05 m need amber front and red rear clearance lights.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What is the maximum height of a vehicle in Alberta, measured from the ground?

   • A3.5 m
   • B5.0 m
   • C4.5 m
   • D4.15 m
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   Answer: D. 4.15 m

   The maximum height is 4.15 m from the ground.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What is the maximum length of a straight truck in Alberta?

   • A12.5 m
   • B10 m
   • C16.2 m
   • D23 m
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   Answer: A. 12.5 m

   A straight truck may be up to 12.5 m long.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What is the maximum overall length of a tractor semi-trailer in Alberta?

   • A31 m
   • B18 m
   • C23 m
   • D25 m
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   Answer: C. 23 m

   A tractor semi-trailer or truck with towed trailer may be up to 23 m long overall.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What is the maximum overall length of A, B and C train combinations in Alberta?

   • A23 m
   • B40 m
   • C25 m
   • D20 m
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   Answer: C. 25 m

   TAC A, B and C train combinations may be up to 25 m long overall.

7. Question 7 of 25

   Under Alberta's provincial hours-of-service rules, when must a driver stop driving?

   • AThere is no limit inside Alberta
   • BAfter 10 hours of driving or 12 on duty
   • CAfter 8 hours of driving
   • DAfter 13 hours of driving or 15 hours on duty
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   Answer: D. After 13 hours of driving or 15 hours on duty

   Inside Alberta, a driver may not drive after 13 hours of driving or 15 hours on duty in a shift.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Under Alberta's provincial rules, when does a work shift usually begin?

   • AAfter 4 hours of sleep in a row
   • BAfter 8 consecutive hours off duty
   • CAt midnight, whatever time you start
   • DWhen the truck is loaded and ready
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   Answer: B. After 8 consecutive hours off duty

   A work shift generally begins after 8 consecutive hours off duty.

9. Question 9 of 25

   Under Alberta's provincial rules, how soon must you give your daily logs to your employer?

   • AWithin 24 hours
   • BWithin 20 days
   • COnly if asked by police
   • DWithin 6 months
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   Answer: B. Within 20 days

   Logs and supporting documents go to the employer within 20 days and are kept for at least 6 months.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Under the federal hours-of-service rules, how much off-duty time do you need each day?

    • A6 hours, taken in any pattern
    • B10 hours, with 8 of them in a row
    • C12 hours, all taken in one block
    • D8 hours, with at least 4 in a row
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    Answer: B. 10 hours, with 8 of them in a row

    Each day needs 10 hours off duty, 8 of them consecutive. The other 2 are taken in blocks of at least 30 minutes.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Under the federal rules, what are the daily driving and on-duty limits?

    • ANo driving after 13 hours of driving or 14 hours on duty
    • BNo driving after 10 hours of driving or 12 on duty
    • CNo driving after 15 hours of driving or 16 on duty
    • DNo driving after 11 hours of driving or 15 on duty
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    Answer: A. No driving after 13 hours of driving or 14 hours on duty

    Federal rules stop you after 13 hours of driving or 14 hours on duty in a day.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Under the federal rules, when must you stop driving because of elapsed time?

    • A24 hours after your last log entry was made
    • BOnly at midnight, when a new day starts
    • C12 hours after you wake up in the morning
    • D16 hours after your last 8-hour off-duty period ended
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    Answer: D. 16 hours after your last 8-hour off-duty period ended

    You may not drive once 16 hours have passed since your most recent 8 consecutive hours off duty.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What is the limit on federal Cycle 1?

    • A70 hours on duty in 14 days
    • B120 hours on duty in 7 days
    • C70 hours on duty in 7 days
    • D60 hours on duty in 7 days
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    Answer: C. 70 hours on duty in 7 days

    Cycle 1 allows up to 70 hours on duty in 7 consecutive days. It resets after 36 consecutive hours off.

14. Question 14 of 25

    What is the limit on federal Cycle 2?

    • A100 hours in 10 days, with 8 hours off each day
    • B70 hours in 14 days, with no break needed
    • C120 hours in 14 days, with 24 hours off before the 70th hour
    • D140 hours in 14 days, with 36 hours off after 70
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    Answer: C. 120 hours in 14 days, with 24 hours off before the 70th hour

    Cycle 2 allows 120 hours in 14 days, but you need 24 consecutive hours off before the 70th hour.

15. Question 15 of 25

    How many consecutive hours off duty reset federal Cycle 2?

    • A72
    • B48
    • C24
    • D36
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    Answer: A. 72

    Cycle 2 resets after 72 consecutive hours off. Cycle 1 resets after 36.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Under the federal rules, when may you drive at all?

    • AOnly if you slept for 8 hours the night before
    • BAt any time, as long as your logbook is up to date
    • COnly on weekdays, between 6 a.m. and midnight
    • DOnly if you had 24 hours off in a row in the past 14 days
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    Answer: D. Only if you had 24 hours off in a row in the past 14 days

    No driving is allowed unless you took at least 24 consecutive hours off in the past 14 days.

17. Question 17 of 25

    Under Alberta's provincial rules, which trucks need trip inspections?

    • AAll pickup trucks used for business
    • BOnly trucks registered over 30,000 kg
    • CTrucks registered at 11,794 kg or more
    • DOnly trucks that travel outside Alberta
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    Answer: C. Trucks registered at 11,794 kg or more

    Provincially, trip inspections apply to trucks registered at 11,794 kg or more and buses for 11 or more persons.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Under the federal rules, which trucks need trip inspections?

    • AOnly trucks hauling dangerous goods
    • BTrucks registered at 4,500 kg or more
    • COnly trucks over 11,794 kg
    • DOnly tractor-trailers
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    Answer: B. Trucks registered at 4,500 kg or more

    Federally regulated carriers must inspect trucks registered at 4,500 kg or more.

19. Question 19 of 25

    For how long is a trip inspection report valid?

    • AUp to 24 hours
    • BUntil the end of the month
    • CUp to 7 days
    • DUp to 12 hours
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    Answer: A. Up to 24 hours

    An inspection report is valid for a maximum of 24 hours.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Which schedule do you use to inspect a truck, tractor and trailer?

    • AThe tire manufacturer's inspection chart
    • BSchedule 2 of NSC Standard 13, for buses
    • CSchedule 1 of National Safety Code Standard 13
    • DAny checklist the driver chooses to write
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    Answer: C. Schedule 1 of National Safety Code Standard 13

    Schedule 1 of NSC Standard 13 applies to trucks, tractors and towed trailers.

21. Question 21 of 25

    You find a minor defect listed on the schedule. May you keep driving?

    • AYes, and you do not need to tell anyone
    • BOnly at night, and only to your home terminal
    • CNo, never; any defect means the vehicle must stop
    • DYes, if you record it right away and tell the carrier
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    Answer: D. Yes, if you record it right away and tell the carrier

    You may continue with a minor defect if it is recorded immediately and reported to the carrier.

22. Question 22 of 25

    You find a major defect listed on the schedule. What does the law say?

    • AYou may drive it if a passenger agrees to help
    • BYou may drive it if you stay below 50 km/h
    • CYou may drive it to your destination, then fix it
    • DNo one may drive the vehicle on a highway until it is fixed
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    Answer: D. No one may drive the vehicle on a highway until it is fixed

    No person may drive a commercial vehicle on a highway with a major defect.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What is the minimum tread depth for steering axle tires on a commercial vehicle?

    • A1.0 mm
    • B1.6 mm
    • C6.0 mm
    • D3.2 mm
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    Answer: D. 3.2 mm

    Steering axle tires need at least 3.2 mm of tread. Other tires need at least 1.6 mm.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What is the minimum tread depth for drive and trailer axle tires?

    • A0.5 mm
    • B4.8 mm
    • C3.2 mm
    • D1.6 mm
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    Answer: D. 1.6 mm

    Drive and trailer axle tires need at least 1.6 mm of tread.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Where should you NOT stop for an en-route vehicle check?

    • AAt the bottom of a hill or on an uphill slope
    • BIn a large, level parking lot
    • CAt a truck stop with good lighting
    • DIn a rest area off the highway
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    Answer: A. At the bottom of a hill or on an uphill slope

    Do not stop at the bottom of a hill or on an uphill slope for checks.

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