What does AZ mean in Ontario?

AZ is a Class A licence with a Z air brake endorsement. Class A covers tractor-trailers and other combinations where the towed vehicle is over 4,600 kg; Z is needed for air brakes.

How many questions are on the Ontario Class A knowledge test?

The ministry's licence pages do not publish a question count, so study the whole Official MTO Truck Handbook. Our mock exam uses 40 questions with an 80% target as practice.

Do I need MELT before the Class A knowledge test?

Mandatory entry-level training must be finished before the Class A road test. New Class A applicants take it with a ministry-approved provider.

What is on the Class A road test?

A daily inspection of six random items, uncoupling and coupling, backing, and driving in traffic. Bring a valid daily inspection report and the vehicle's schedule.

What happens if I test in a truck without air brakes on the trailer?

You get a restricted Class A (AR) licence, which does not let you pull air-brake trailers, full-size tractor-trailers or doubles.

Ontario AZ Licence Practice Test 2026

Question 1 of 25

In Ontario, what does a Class A licence let you drive?

Only straight trucks over 11,000 kg with no trailer
A motor vehicle towing a vehicle with a total gross weight over 4,600 kg
A motorcycle or moped towing a small utility trailer
Any bus with more than 24 passengers, plus all Class D trucks

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Answer: B. A motor vehicle towing a vehicle with a total gross weight over 4,600 kg

Class A covers combinations where the towed vehicle has a total gross weight over 4,600 kg (10,000 lb).

Question 2 of 25

Besides Class A vehicles, which other licence classes does a Class A licence include?

Classes E and F
Classes D and G
Classes M and G
Classes B and C

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Answer: B. Classes D and G

A Class A licence also allows you to drive Class D and Class G vehicles.

Question 3 of 25

Which vehicle may a Class A licence holder NOT drive with that licence alone?

A car
A passenger bus
A dump truck over 11,000 kg
A pickup truck towing a small trailer

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Answer: B. A passenger bus

Class A does not cover passenger buses, motorcycles or mopeds. Buses need a bus class.

Question 4 of 25

What is the minimum age to apply for a Class A licence in Ontario?

21
19
18
16

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Answer: C. 18

You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a Class A or Class D licence.

Question 5 of 25

Which licence must you already hold before you can apply for Class A?

A G1 licence that you have held for at least a year
A Class D licence that you have held for two years
A valid Ontario licence other than G1, G2, M, M1 or M2
Any Ontario motorcycle licence, such as M1 or M2

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Answer: C. A valid Ontario licence other than G1, G2, M, M1 or M2

Class A applicants need a valid Ontario licence that is not a G1, G2, M, M1 or M2.

Question 6 of 25

What new rule starts on January 1, 2027 for Class A road test applicants?

You must be at least 21 years old on the day of the road test
You must have driven a tractor-trailer for 6 months as a learner
You must have held a Class G or higher licence for at least 6 months
You must pass the knowledge test twice, a year apart

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Answer: C. You must have held a Class G or higher licence for at least 6 months

From January 1, 2027, you must have held a Class G or higher licence for at least 6 months before the Class A road test.

Question 7 of 25

When must a new Class A applicant complete mandatory entry-level training (MELT)?

Only if they fail the road test
Before the vision test
Before taking the Class A road test
Within one year after the road test

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Answer: C. Before taking the Class A road test

All new Class A applicants must finish the mandatory training course before the Class A road test.

Question 8 of 25

Since what date has mandatory entry-level training been required for new Class A applicants in Ontario?

January 1, 2010
September 1, 2023
January 1, 2027
July 1, 2017

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Answer: D. July 1, 2017

Mandatory entry-level training for Class A started on July 1, 2017.

Question 9 of 25

Who delivers the mandatory entry-level training for Class A?

A DriveTest examiner
A ministry-approved training provider
Any Class A driver with 5 years of experience
The police

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Answer: B. A ministry-approved training provider

The course content is offered by ministry-approved providers.

Question 10 of 25

Do drivers who already hold a Class A licence have to take the mandatory entry-level training?

No, it applies to new Class A applicants
Yes, before their next renewal
Only if they drive outside Ontario
Yes, every 5 years

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Answer: A. No, it applies to new Class A applicants

Drivers who already have a Class A licence are not required to take the training.

Question 11 of 25

What vehicle do you need for a full (unrestricted) Class A road test?

Any pickup truck towing a boat or utility trailer over 2,000 kg, with any brakes
A tractor with air brakes but no trailer, and any type of transmission
A straight truck over 11,000 kg with hydraulic brakes and an automatic transmission
Full air brakes on both units, a trailer rated at least 4,600 kg, and an 8-speed or more manual with high-low range

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Answer: D. Full air brakes on both units, a trailer rated at least 4,600 kg, and an 8-speed or more manual with high-low range

The full Class A test vehicle needs a trailer with an MGVWR of 4,600 kg or more, full air brakes on both units and a manual with at least eight forward gears and a high-low range.

Question 12 of 25

What happens if you take your Class A road test in a vehicle that does not meet full Class A requirements, such as a trailer without air brakes?

You get a Class D licence
You get a full Class A licence anyway
You get a restricted Class A licence (AR)
You fail the road test automatically

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Answer: C. You get a restricted Class A licence (AR)

Testing in a vehicle that does not meet full Class A requirements gives you a restricted Class A (AR) licence.

Question 13 of 25

What may a restricted Class A (AR) licence holder NOT do?

Tow a utility trailer over 4,600 kg without air brakes
Drive a car
Pull an air-brake trailer or drive a full-size tractor-trailer
Tow a horse trailer

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Answer: C. Pull an air-brake trailer or drive a full-size tractor-trailer

AR holders cannot pull air-brake trailers, drive full-size tractor-trailers or drive double trailers.

Question 14 of 25

Since July 1, 2022, what happens if you pass the Class A road test in a manual truck with fewer than 8 forward gears or no high-low range?

You must retake the knowledge test before your licence is issued
Your licence is restricted to daytime driving on provincial highways
Nothing changes; any manual transmission gives a full Class A licence
Your licence is restricted to automatic, semi-automatic or automated-manual vehicles

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Answer: D. Your licence is restricted to automatic, semi-automatic or automated-manual vehicles

A test in a manual vehicle without at least eight forward gears and a high-low range results in a transmission restriction.

Question 15 of 25

What does a Class D licence allow?

Any vehicle towing a trailer over 4,600 kg that has air brakes
Trucks over 11,000 kg, or combinations where the towed vehicle is 4,600 kg or less
Buses with more than 24 passengers, including school buses
Any tractor-trailer combination, including doubles and triples

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Answer: B. Trucks over 11,000 kg, or combinations where the towed vehicle is 4,600 kg or less

Class D covers heavy trucks over 11,000 kg and combinations where the towed vehicle does not exceed 4,600 kg.

Question 16 of 25

Which official book should you study for the Class A knowledge test?

The Official MTO Bus Handbook
The Motorcycle Handbook
The Highway Code
The Official MTO Truck Handbook

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Answer: D. The Official MTO Truck Handbook

The Official MTO Truck Handbook covers the rules and skills tested for truck licences.

Question 17 of 25

Which document must you bring when you apply for a Class A licence and take the knowledge test?

A letter from your employer
Your vehicle's registration
Proof of a clean driving record from the police
A completed ministry medical certificate

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Answer: D. A completed ministry medical certificate

Class A and D applicants must provide a satisfactory medical certificate on application and from time to time after that.

Question 18 of 25

During the Class A road test daily inspection, how many inspection items are chosen at random from the schedule?

Two
Six
Twelve
Every item on the schedule

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Answer: B. Six

You inspect six randomly generated items from the schedule and explain possible defects and what you would do.

Question 19 of 25

What happens if you arrive for your Class A road test without a valid daily inspection report and the vehicle's schedule?

You may borrow a report and schedule from the examiner
The test is cancelled and you lose 50% of the prepaid fee
You take the test, but you lose marks for each missing item
The test goes ahead, but you get a written warning

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Answer: B. The test is cancelled and you lose 50% of the prepaid fee

Bring a valid daily inspection report and the schedule. Otherwise, the test is cancelled and you lose half the fee.

Question 20 of 25

Which three skills does the Class A road test include besides driving in traffic?

Loading the cargo, weighing the truck and filling in a log
Changing a tire, refuelling the truck and parallel parking
Putting on chains, jump-starting the truck and towing a car
A daily inspection, uncoupling and coupling, and backing

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Answer: D. A daily inspection, uncoupling and coupling, and backing

Class A applicants show a daily inspection, uncoupling and coupling, and backing the combination, then drive in traffic.

Question 21 of 25

What must you bring to the road test if your vehicle has air brakes?

A spare brake chamber
A second driver
A tire pressure gauge only
Wheel chocks or blocks

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Answer: D. Wheel chocks or blocks

The road test checklist includes wheel chocks or blocks for vehicles with air brakes.

Question 22 of 25

To drive a tractor-trailer with air brakes in Ontario, what do you need?

A Class A licence with no endorsement
A Class A licence with a Z (air brake) endorsement
A Class G licence with a trailer permit
A Class D licence with a Z endorsement

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Answer: B. A Class A licence with a Z (air brake) endorsement

Class A covers the combination. A Z endorsement is needed to drive vehicles with air brakes.

Question 23 of 25

Which trucks need a Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) certificate?

Only trucks with a registered weight over 11,000 kg
Trucks with a registered or actual weight over 4,500 kg
Only tractor-trailers that leave Ontario
Any vehicle used for work, including cars and vans

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Answer: B. Trucks with a registered or actual weight over 4,500 kg

A CVOR is required for trucks over 4,500 kg (registered or actual weight) and buses designed for 10 or more passengers.

Question 24 of 25

How long do offences stay on an operator's CVOR record?

Ten years from the conviction date
One year from the conviction date
Two years from the offence date
Five years from the offence date

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Answer: D. Five years from the offence date

Records remain on the operator's CVOR record for five years from the date of the offence.

Question 25 of 25

What is the maximum width of a vehicle in Ontario without a special permit?

2.6 m
2.4 m
3.5 m
3.0 m

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Answer: A. 2.6 m

The maximum width is 2.6 m (8.5 ft).

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