MTO Freight & Goods Movement 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the term 'tare weight' refer to in freight transportation?
- The total weight of a fully loaded vehicle
- The weight of the vehicle without its load (Correct answer)
- The maximum allowable cargo weight for a vehicle
- The weight of the cargo only, excluding packaging
Correct answer: The weight of the vehicle without its load
Tare weight is the weight of the empty vehicle without any cargo; adding the payload to the tare weight gives the gross vehicle weight.
Question 2: Which class of dangerous goods includes flammable liquids under Canada's TDG regulations?
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3 (Correct answer)
- Class 4
Correct answer: Class 3
Class 3 dangerous goods are flammable liquids, such as gasoline, diesel fuel, and ethanol, under Canada's TDG regulations.
Question 3: What information must be displayed on a dangerous goods placard during transportation?
- The carrier's contact number and planned route
- The UN number, hazard class, and subsidiary risk of the goods (Correct answer)
- The driver's license number and insurance policy number
- The destination address and estimated arrival time
Correct answer: The UN number, hazard class, and subsidiary risk of the goods
Dangerous goods placards must display the UN number, hazard class, and any subsidiary risks so emergency responders can quickly identify the hazard.
Question 4: What is the maximum weight permitted on a tandem axle (two axles spaced 1.2 m to 1.85 m apart) in Ontario?
- 14,000 kg
- 18,000 kg (Correct answer)
- 21,000 kg
- 24,000 kg
Correct answer: 18,000 kg
Ontario's Highway Traffic Act allows a maximum of 18,000 kg on a tandem axle configuration spaced between 1.2 m and 1.85 m.
Question 5: What must a dangerous goods Emergency Response Plan (ERP) primarily address?
- Driver rest requirements during hazmat transport
- Actions to take in the event of an incident involving dangerous goods (Correct answer)
- Insurance requirements for dangerous goods carriers
- Customs procedures for cross-border dangerous goods shipments
Correct answer: Actions to take in the event of an incident involving dangerous goods
An ERP outlines the specific actions to be taken in the event of a release or potential release of dangerous goods to protect public safety and the environment.
Question 6: What is 'dunnage' in the context of freight transportation?
- A type of dangerous goods transport permit
- Material used to protect and stabilize cargo in a vehicle (Correct answer)
- A specialized trailer designed for oversized loads
- Documentation required for hazardous freight shipments
Correct answer: Material used to protect and stabilize cargo in a vehicle
Dunnage refers to packing materials such as wood blocks, foam, or airbags placed around cargo to protect it and prevent shifting during transport.
Question 7: Which MTO regulation requires commercial vehicle operators to register with the province before operating in Ontario?
- Highway Traffic Act Section 7
- Commercial Vehicle Operators Registration (CVOR) (Correct answer)
- National Safety Code Standard 14
- Ontario Regulation 424/97
Correct answer: Commercial Vehicle Operators Registration (CVOR)
The CVOR system requires operators of commercial vehicles to register with the MTO and maintain a safety performance record to operate legally in Ontario.
MTO Freight & Goods Movement 2
What does the term 'tare weight' refer to in freight transportation?