Which statement correctly distinguishes provincial and federal inspection thresholds?

Answer: D — Provincial threshold applies to heavier trucks (11,794 kg+); federal threshold applies to lighter trucks (4,500 kg+).

Understanding who does the inspection based on vehicle weight helps you see why the split exists: heavier commercial trucks are governed by provincial thresholds, while lighter ones fall under federal thresholds. In practice, trucks at or above 11,794 kg are inspected under provincial rules, and trucks starting at 4,500 kg up to the lighter end are inspected under federal rules. This division matches enforcement responsibilities and applicable safety standards for different sizes of trucks. The other statements either misplace the weight range or mix up which level applies to which category.