Class 3 Commercial Driver Practice · Question
Your straight truck has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 18,000 kg. You are stopped at an provincial inspection station. How much weight on a single axle is typically the maximum allowed without a special permit in many Canadian provinces?
While this can vary slightly by province and specific axle configuration, a common maximum single axle weight limit in many Canadian provinces is 9,100 kg (9.1
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Question: Your straight truck has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 18,000 kg. You are stopped at an provincial inspection station. How much weight on a single axle is typically the maximum allowed without a special permit in many Canadian provinces?
Answer options:
- 6,000 kg
- 7,000 kg ✅ 9,100 kg
- 12,000 kg
Correct answer: 9,100 kg
Explanation: While this can vary slightly by province and specific axle configuration, a common maximum single axle weight limit in many Canadian provinces is 9,100 kg (9.1 tonnes) for non-steering axles. (Provincial Highway Traffic Act, Weight Regulations)
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