MANITOBA PROFESSIONAL DRIVER’S LICENCE KNOWLEDGE TEST 01

Professional drivers in Manitoba, Canada are required to follow traffic rules strictly to ensure the safety of themselves, their passengers, and other road users.

Manitoba Commercial Driver Test 01

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Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent vehicle fires?

Ensure parking brakes are fully released when driving.

Throw any cigarette butts out of your vehicle window.

Check tire pressure often.

Shut off engines when refueling vehicles.

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When are you required to use DRL headlights?

At all times.

At night-time.

When there is rain or fog, or your vision is otherwise impaired.

Never.

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Which of the following statements about driving under the influence of prescription drugs is NOT true?

If you drive while impaired by medication, you may face the same consequences as if you were impaired by alcohol.

Always carry prescription drugs in their original containers.

You should always discuss the possible effects of any medication with your doctor or pharmacist.

If taken in the prescribed dosages, tranquilizers, antidepressants, sleeping pills and similar prescription drugs will not affect driving ability.

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How can you reduce glare from oncoming vehicles' headlights?

Look down and avert your eyes from the road when passing other vehicles.

Look directly into the headlights of oncoming traffic.

Look to the left edge of the roadway.

Look to the right edge of the roadway.

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Under ideal night driving conditions, how far ahead can drivers see with low beams?

60 metres ahead

110 metres ahead

30 metres ahead

15 metres ahead

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What is the effect of an engine that turns over too slowly?

The engine tends to jerk or lurch and can damage the vehicle.

All of these

The engine consumes more fuel than is necessary.

The engine provides more power than it would at a higher rpm.

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When should you use low beam headlights?

All of these are instances in which you should use low beam headlights.

When approaching other cars.

When driving by street lights or in fog.

When following another vehicle closely.

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By choosing to drive on a flat, multi-lane highway compared to a suburban route, your fuel efficiency improves by:

5 to 10 per cent

45 to 50 per cent

10 to 20 per cent

25 to 35 per cent

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Which of the following is an example of a driver distraction that can increase the likelihood of collision?

Eating while driving.

Adjusting the radio or MP3 player or changing CDs while driving.

All of these are examples of driver distractions.

Smoking while driving.

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About what per cent of all heavy truck fatalities involve driver fatigue or extreme tiredness?

20 to 30 per cent

10 to 20 per cent

60 to 70 per cent

30 to 40 per cent

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John was stopped for driving under the influence of alcohol. His blood alcohol level was 0.06. He has had one previous license suspensions in the past 10 years. What consequences does John face?

None of these, as the blood alcohol concentration was below 0.08.

24-hour driver's licence suspension.

7-day driver's licence suspension.

15-day driver's licence suspension.

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How long should you let your vehicle warm up when the temperature is below zero degrees Celsius?

No warm up time is needed.

Seven to ten minutes

Five to seven minutes

Two to five minutes

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When does a vehicle crossing the border between Canada and the United States need to stop and report to a customs officer?

All vehicles must stop unless their load is in transit or bonded.

All vehicles traveling into the United States must stop, but vehicles traveling into Canada do not need to stop.

All vehicles traveling into Canada must stop, but vehicles traveling into the United States do not need to stop.

All vehicles must stop. There are no exceptions.

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Which of the following is NOT a smart driving practice?

Back off the accelerator when going over the top of a hill and let gravity and momentum do the work.

Use cruise control where appropriate.

Ensure oil and air pressure are in their normal operating ranges during start up.

Rev your vehicle to make it warm up more quickly.

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When possible, how should you position your body with respect to the wind while fighting car fires?

The position of the wind does not matter.

Fight fires with your face to the wind.

Fight fires with the wind crossing your side.

Fight fires with your back to the wind.

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What are the potential consequences for driving with a blood alcohol concentration over 0.08%?

Payment of a driver's license reinstatement charge

All of these

Immediate three-month Administrative License Suspension

Mandatory Impaired Driver Assessment at your expense

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Which is NOT a potential consequence of driving a motor vehicle while suspended?

Appealable driver's licence prohibition

Immediately impounded for a minimum of 30 days

Imprisonment for up to five years

Fine of up to $2,000

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Under ideal night driving conditions, how far ahead can drivers see with high beams?

110 metres ahead

170 metres ahead

220 metres ahead

60 metres ahead

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Who must wear the complete seatbelt assembly while the motor vehicle is being operated?

The driver and all passengers under the age of twelve.

The driver and all passengers under the age of five and under 23 kilograms in weight.

Only the driver.

All drivers and passengers in the cab or sleeper berth.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a Criminal Code driving offence?

Refusing to provide a breath or blood sample to police or refusing to perform a physical coordination test or drug recognition evaluation

Impaired driving causing bodily harm or death

Dangerous driving

Having a blood alcohol concentration level between 0.05 and 0.08

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Which of the following should NOT be used to combat fuel, oil or grease fires?

Fire extinguisher

Water

Sand

Dirt

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Which of the following is a way to minimize the hazards of night driving?

Dim your lights at least 450 metres from oncoming vehicles.

All of these

Accelerate when nearing a curve.

Keep the interior lights on for additional light.

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Which is NOT an effect of alcohol impairment on driving?

Distorted vision

Impaired judgment

Reduced alertness

Accelerated reflexes

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Which of the following describes the proper hand placement for the steering wheel?

Hands should be placed at the ten o'clock and two o'clock positions.

Hands should be placed at the nine o'clock and three o'clock positions.

Hands should be placed at the eight o'clock and four o'clock positions.

Hands should be placed at the six o'clock and twelve o'clock positions.

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What is 'micro sleep' and how is it connected to driving safety?

The sleeping time that has been missed and must be repaid over an extended period of time. If a person continually robs their body of sleep for long periods, it will begin to affect their health and driving ability.

Sleeping less than one full sleep cycle. This can cause fatigue and lead to accidents.

A short period of time, usually seconds, when the brain tunes out what is going on around it. A driver will have no knowledge of that last few seconds or sometimes minutes.

When a driver becomes inattentive because of uninteresting terrain. When this happens, drivers may not be aware of their surroundings and will not be alert to changing traffic conditions.

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What is the minimum fine for the conviction of an impaired driving offence under the Criminal Code?

$500

$750

$1,000

$250

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What actions should you take if a vehicle fire starts under the hood of a car?

Throw the hood of the car open and use the fire extinguisher only enough to knock down flames.

Raise the hood very slightly and use the fire extinguisher only enough to knock down flames.

Throw the hood of the car open and use the entire contents of the fire extinguisher immediately.

Raise the hood very slightly and use the entire contents of the first extinguisher immediately.

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About what per cent of Canada's greenhouse gas emissions are produced with the road transportation sector?

15 per cent

30 per cent

20 per cent

10 per cent

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When should you use high beam headlights?

Only when driving in open country without other cars nearby.

Anytime it is too dark to see by low beam headlights and in fog.

Anytime it is too dark to see by low beam headlights.

Anytime it is too dark to see by low beam headlights and when driving by street lights.

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Is using a hand-held cellular device while driving illegal?

Using a hand-held cellular device to make calls while driving is illegal, but it is legal to text with the device. Neither is encouraged.

No, using a hand-held cellular device while driving is not illegal, but it is discouraged.

Using a hand-held cellular device to text while driving is illegal, but it is legal to make calls with the device. Neither is encouraged.

Yes, using a hand-held cellular device to call or text while driving is illegal in Manitoba.

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These drivers must have a valid Manitoba Professional Driver’s License, which they can obtain after passing a rigorous written and practical driving test. Failure to follow traffic rules can result in heavy fines, points deducted from their driver’s license, and even suspension of their license. Professional drivers must obey traffic signs and signals, use indicators, and maintain safe distances from other vehicles. They must also reduce their speed in hazardous weather conditions and avoid driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Additionally, Manitoba has stringent regulations surrounding the number of hours a professional driver may be on the road to prevent driver fatigue, which can increase the risk of accidents. Overall, professional drivers in Manitoba must adhere to a high standard of driving, with safety always remaining their top priority.

Before learning to drive a Class 1, 2, 3, or 4 vehicle, you must get authorized instruction in the class of vehicle you want to be licensed in. For a Class 1, 2, 3, or 4 licence and air brake and school bus knowledge tests, applicants must pass the knowledge test for the class of licence they are applying for.

To successfully prepare, consider utilizing these exams and the official Manitoba Professional Driver’s Manual to your advantage. The more knowledge you can attain, the better it will be for you once you return to the Manitoba Public Insurance office to take the professional driver’s licence written knowledge test.