If you do not drive for life, it is easy to think that rules for commercial vehicles do not apply to you. Although it is true that these rules are aimed at trucks, buses and other vehicles used for business, understanding the basics of helping you can be a safe driver and avoid battle on the road.

  1. What does it mean as a commercial vehicle? In Canada, a “commercial vehicle” usually involves:

Transport trucks and tractor-trailers

Delivery car and cubic cars are used for business

Buses and motor buses

Any pickup that has commercial load

Vehicles go to ride in some provinces

Depending on weight, passenger capacity and purpose, the definition may vary a bit of the province.

  1. Licensing requirements Drivers for commercial vehicles must carry out a special license beyond Standard Class 5 (or equivalent). For example:

Class 1: Tractor supporter

Class 2: Buses

Class 3: Large straight body image

Class 4: Taxi, Ride-HIL, ambulance, small buses

These licenses require additional training, testing and often medical examination.

  1. Hours of service rules Commercial drivers follow strict hours of service laws to prevent accidents related to fatigue. Generally, federal rules allow:

Maximum driving time: 13 hours a day

Minimum working time: 10 hours per day, at least 8 hours in a row

Electronic logs (fire) are required for most federally regulated commercial vehicles to track compliance.

  1. Weight and size limit There are maximum acceptable loads and dimensions for commercial vehicles for the protection of roads and bridges. These boundaries vary from the province and apply to weight stations. Excessive trucks can meet heavy fines and move away from the road.

  2. Security inspection Commercial vehicles must undergo regular mechanical inspections. Some provinces require:

Annual security certificate for trucks and buses

Daily inspection before the trip of drivers, brakes, tires, lights and load safety checks

  1. Special road rules for commercial vehicles While most traffic laws apply to all vehicles, there are several ideas:

Stopping the distance now means that trucks need more space in front of them

Wide turn requires other drivers to turn trucks

Under certain conditions, the speed limit for commercial vehicles can decrease

  1. Why non-commercial drivers should take care of Knowing these rules helps you:

Commercial driver behavior on the road

Very dense as to avoid unprotected exercises

Understand why trucks and buses might be moving slower or taking longer routes.