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Nova Scotia Highway, Cargo & Dangerous Goods (TDG) Practice Test

Highway driving, cargo securement, dangerous goods (TDG), sharing with passenger vehicles

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What this Nova Scotia practice test covers

  • Highway
  • Cargo
  • Dangerous Goods
  • Sharing

The actual Nova Scotia knowledge test has 30 questions, and you need at least 24 correct (80%) to pass. This practice test is based on the official Registry of Motor Vehicles, Service Nova Scotia driver handbook.

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These questions come from our bank of 336+. The real Nova Scotia written test draws from similar material in the official driver handbook.

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1

As a commercial vehicle driver, you have limited visibility and large blind spots, especially when turning or pulling out. What should you do?

  • A.Check mirrors and blind spots, move slowly, and make sure the way is clear before completing the turn
  • B.Turn as quickly as possible to clear the intersection
  • C.Rely only on your mirrors and maintain your speed
  • D.Assume pedestrians and cyclists will keep clear
2

What are glad hands and what is their purpose?

  • A.The handles on the trailer doors
  • B.The levers that release the fifth wheel
  • C.Couplers for the trailer air lines
  • D.The cranks used to raise the landing gear
3

What is the maximum on-duty time a commercial driver can accumulate in a day under Canadian HOS rules?

  • A.13 hours
  • B.15 hours
  • C.14 hours
  • D.16 hours

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