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A speed limiter is an electronic device that is installed in heavy trucks, and caps the speed at a maximum
of 105 km/h
a) True
b) False - ✔✔a) True
In Ontario, there are no legal requirements under the Highway Traffic Act to develop or maintain a safety
program for your business.
a) True
b) False - ✔✔a) True
A safety program addresses :
a) Speed limits, seat-belt use, drug and alcohol use, defensive driving, fatigue management, load
security, and fuelling
b) Policies indicating that drivers are expected to comply with the law, as well as policy and procedures
related to driver training, responsibilities, conduct and discipline
c) Training for employees about safety laws and their application
d) None of the above
e) a, b & c above - ✔✔e) a, b & c above
Which of the following is not correct about developing a written safety program:
a) A safety program is a mandatory requirement in Ontario under the Highway Traffic act
b) Employers have a legal obligation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act to make sure
that their staff is properly trained for the duties to which they are assigned
, c) The operator should have procedures to evaluate the critical tasks
d) Operator should monitor the compliance and adopt procedures for disciplinary actions in case
of non- compliance. - ✔✔a) A safety program is a mandatory requirement in Ontario under the Highway
Traffic act
What are the required and recommended items to be kept in drivers files?
a) Completed application form and 3- year employment history
b) Drivers abstract dated within 30 days of hiring and every 12 months thereafter
c) Record of all convictions , administrative penalities and collisions involving any motor vehicles
d) Record of training completed
e) All of above - ✔✔e) All of above
In Canada a certificate of training in handling dangerous goods is valid for
a) 5 years
b) 3 years
c) Should be renewed every year
d) 2 years - ✔✔b) 3 years
Operators of trucks, buses and towed trailers are required to:
a) Establish a written schedule to periodically inspect and maintain vehicles and ensure to follow this
schedule for inspections and maintenance
b) ensure that vehicles meet the prescribed performance standards at all times while operating
on a highway
c) Ensure drivers conduct daily inspections
d) Maintain valid annual / semi- annual inspections on all applicable vehicles
e) All of the above - ✔✔e) All of the above