Commercial driver's guide to operation, safety and licensing

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Class 3: Class 5: 3 5.1 Flammable liquids 3 A liquid with a closed-cup flash point of less than 60.5 degrees Celsius. Class 4: 4 4 4 Flammable solids, substances liable to spontaneous combustion, and substances that emit flammable gases on contact with water 4.1 A solid that: ·· ignites easily while it is being transported, ·· burns vigorously and persistently, or ·· contributes to fire through friction or from heat kept during manufacturing or processing. 4.2 A substance that might spontaneously combust when exposed to air, or might spontaneously heat up to the point where it ignites in contact with air. 4.3 A substance that might emit flammable gas(es) or create enough heat to ignite gas(es) if it comes in contact with water or water vapour. Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides 5.1 A substance that contributes to the combustion of other material by yielding oxygen or other oxidizing substances, whether or not the substance itself is combustible. 5.2 An organic compound that has the bivalent “0-0” structure that is a strong oxidizing agent and may be liable to explosive decomposition or is sensitive to heat, shock or friction. Class 6: 6 Toxic substances and infectious substances 6.1 A solid or liquid that is toxic when: ·· its vapours are inhaled, ·· it comes in contact with skin ·· it is ingested. 6.2 Infectious organisms or organisms believed to be infectious to humans and animals. CHAPTER NINE Transporting Dangerous Goods 77
Class 7: 7 Radioactive materials Radioactive materials are not named, only described by activity or package requirements. Class 8: 8 Corrosive Materials Corrosive materials will corrode metal, human skin and internal tissue. Class 9: 9 Miscellaneous products or substances 9.1 Miscellaneous dangerous goods. 9.2 An environmentally hazardous substance. 9.3 A dangerous waste. Dangerous occurrences A driver who is in charge of, in management of, or in control of dangerous goods when a dangerous incident occurs such as a leak or a collision, or an unintentional release or near release, must immediately notify: • the local police • Alberta Government, Co-ordination and Information Centre (CIC) at 1-800-272-9600 • the owner of the vehicle • the employer • the person or company who owns the consignment of dangerous goods. Documents Every driver who transports dangerous goods, must have with them a copy of the shipping document, waste manifest or any other of the document(s) required by law. The document(s) must be within reach or in a pocket mounted on the driver’s door when the driver is in the cab of the truck. When not in the cab, the document(s) must either be on the driver’s seat or in the pocket on the driver’s door. When a parked trailer carrying dangerous goods is not attached to the tractor, the person in charge of the parking area must keep one copy of the documents. If there is no one in charge of the parking area, a copy of the documents in a waterproof container should be attached to the trailer, in a place easily seen and accessible. 78 A Commercial Driver’s Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing
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COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S GUIDE to Oper
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Introduction Being a professional d
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This guide, along with the Driver
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5 Operating Class 2 Vehicles 8 Tran
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Information about the Class 7 and 5
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·· You are legally responsible to
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Class 4 Road Test • An applicant
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(ii) that is used or intended to be
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NOTES 16 A Commercial Driver’s Gu
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On April 1, 1989 each province and
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• ensure the vehicle is inspected
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• the driver returns to the home
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If cargo is not properly secured, t
Page 27 and 28: Purpose of daily vehicle inspection
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Page 35 and 36: Passenger side of a vehicle All Veh
Page 37 and 38: Step 5 (Air system leaks) Push bot
Page 39 and 40: NOTES 38 A Commercial Driver’s Gu
Page 41 and 42: Maximum overall length 23m (75.5ft.
Page 43 and 44: IF WEIGHT IS DOUBLED BRAKING FORCE
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Page 47 and 48: Two bars mean there is only one art
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Page 51 and 52: Parking Always select a safe place
Page 53 and 54: Reversing from the blind side uses
Page 55 and 56: SCHOOL BUS Information for class 2
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Page 63 and 64: Examples of Class 3 motor vehicles
Page 65 and 66: Mixer truck operators Mixer trucks
Page 67 and 68: Emergency Medical Services Examples
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Page 77: The laws on dangerous goods state t
Page 83 and 84: Distracted driving law for commerci
Page 85 and 86: • Having wandering, disconnected
Page 87 and 88: Know the law Controlled crossings 3
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