Beginners Knowledge Test - Ontario

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  1. Want2BTrucking

    Want2BTrucking Light Load Member

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    Ill be doing my beginners test next week, I purchased the official truckers book. wondering if any of you have some information of what might be on the test. theres information about how to start the truck, circle check, alot of information to grasp for a person whos never even been in a truck and needs the beginners to go to school and actually learn hands on lol
     
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  3. Stn4Cap

    Stn4Cap Bobtail Member

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    What exactly is the beginners test and who is administering it? Where did you buy the "Official truckers book? Is this through a trucking school? Please clarify.
     
  4. Want2BTrucking

    Want2BTrucking Light Load Member

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    http://www.drivetest.ca/EN/licencing/Pages/Licencing-Requirements.aspx

    there is a knowledge test before the road test. for Class A. You being from ontario Im surprised you did not know this
     
  5. Stn4Cap

    Stn4Cap Bobtail Member

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    I guess I misunderstood when you called it a "beginners test". The written test that you take is similar to the class G test other than it pertains to class A. If you study the book that the ministry puts out, you shouldn't have any issues. You also have to do a written and practical test for your air brake "Z" portion. Although it shouldn't be this way, I have been told that each test location has examiners that are a little more "harder to please" than others.
     
  6. lexmark

    lexmark Medium Load Member

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    I'm not from Ontario but when I took my test for class 3(dz) the part I had the most problem with was the pre-trip and hours of service. I know it's more involved for the class1(az) but I found most of the test to be mostly common sense and the regular rules of the road. Oh, and if you are not mechanically inclined, I would really pay attention to anything pertaining to air brakes. Without a working model on hand, it can be difficult to visualize. I found anyway.

    Is there a local driving school you can contact that might be able to tell you what you should study? Like, maybe the one you are planning to go to?
     
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