MANITOBA PROFESSIONAL DRIVER’S LICENCE KNOWLEDGE TEST 03

Professional drivers in Manitoba, Canada, are required to follow stringent traffic rules and regulations to ensure the safety of all road users.

Manitoba Commercial Driver Test 03

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When backing up a large vehicle without a guide, the driver should do which of the following?

Enter the cab, sound horn and observe both mirrors while backing very slowly.

Step out of the vehicle and look at the backing area for hazards.

All of these

Check for clearances and obstacles above, below, to the sides, to the rear and to the front of the vehicle.

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When stopping at a railway crossing, what should the driver do?

Keep at least five metres away from the nearest rail in a restricted speed area.

All of these

Check both ways for trains and remember they always have the right-of-way.

Get ready to stop, as most motorists seriously misjudge the speed of trains.

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About what per cent of all night rail/highway crossing accidents involve vehicles hitting trains?

15 per cent

25 per cent

65 per cent

50 per cent

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Where do the most traffic accidents occur?

The right turning lane.

The passing lane.

Intersections.

The left turning lane.

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Which of the following is NOT something you should do to avoid intersection accidents?

Never enter a limited-view intersection at a speed at which you cannot stop your vehicle safely should you need to do so.

Look left and right before entering any intersection to check for a violator who may run the traffic sign or traffic light.

Speed up gradually before entering the intersection so that you can make your turn quickly.

Look well ahead for 'stale' green lights to avoid travelling through the intersection late.

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Which of the following best describes centrifugal force and its effects on a vehicle traveling around a curve?

Centrifugal force pushes inward from the vehicle as it goes around the curve. The higher the speed, the lower the centrifugal force.

Centrifugal force pushes outward from the vehicle as it goes around the curve. The higher the speed, the greater the centrifugal force.

Centrifugal force pushes inward from the vehicle as it goes around the curve. The higher the speed, the greater the centrifugal force.

Centrifugal force pushes outward from the vehicle as it goes around the curve. The higher the speed, the lower the centrifugal force.

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What should you check when inspecting a vehicle's tires?

All of these

Check that tires on the same axle are not mismatched, such as a radial and non-radial tire or tires of different sizes.

Check that the tire tread is not worn.

Check that the tires are inflated to the recommended tire pressure.

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Which of the following best describes proper protocol for being passed?

Drivers should direct other drivers to pass, and help them pass safely by maintaining the same speed.

Drivers should direct other drivers to pass, and help them pass safely by reducing speed.

Drivers should not direct other drivers to pass, but should help them pass safely by maintaining the same speed.

Drivers should not direct other drivers to pass, but should help them pass safely by reducing speed.

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Which of the following is the appropriate procedure for changing lanes?

First check the mirrors for traffic to the side of the vehicle and any traffic that may be approaching quickly, then activate the turn signal in the direction of the lane change. Check the mirrors again and the blind spot looking down beside the cab of the vehicle. If the way is still clear, make the lane change leaving turn signal on until the vehicle is completely in the new lane.

First turn on the turn signal. Then, use the convex mirror to check for traffic to the side of the vehicle. If the way is clear, slowly make the lane change. Turn off the turn signal only once the vehicle is completely in the new lane.

First turn on the turn signal, then check the mirrors for traffic to the side of vehicle and any traffic that may be approaching quickly. Check the mirrors again and the blind spot looking down beside the cab of the vehicle. If the way is still clear, turn off the turn signal, and make the lane change quickly.

First check the mirrors for traffic to the side of the vehicle and any traffic that may be approaching quickly, then check the blind spot looking down the cab of the vehicle. If the way is still clear, make the lane change quickly, turning the signal on while making the lane change.

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Which of the following is a potential consequence of under-inflated tires?

The tire has a greater risk of riding up on a film of water.

The tire will crack in the centre.

The tire has less tread surface touching the road, which reduces the amount of traction.

The tire has less tread surface touching the road, which increases the amount of traction.

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Which of the following is an indication that a tire should be replaced due to normal wear?

The tire has worn at the edges first.

None of these.

The tire has worn at the centre first.

The wear has exposed wear indicators between two or more adjacent grooves.

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Large vehicles have a louder exhaust resonance than passenger vehicles. What does this mean?

They appear to be producing more exhaust than they actually are.

They appear to be traveling at lower speeds than they actually are.

They appear to be traveling at higher speeds than they actually are.

They appear to be producing less exhaust than they actually are.

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When parking a vehicle, how far must the vehicle be from the nearest rail of a railway crossing (unless otherwise posted)?

40 metres.

30 metres.

15 metres.

5 metres.

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What should you do to decrease risks when driving around a curve?

Increase your speed prior to entering the curve.

Decrease your speed during the turn.

Decrease your speed prior to entering the curve.

Increase your speed prior to entering the curve and then brake during the turn.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce risk while backing up a large vehicle?

Back the vehicle out of traffic rather than into traffic.

Make one long backing manoeuvre.

Sound the horn for each vehicle length travelled.

Back the vehicle to the view side when possible, rather than backing into the blind side.

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Which of the following is illegal?

All of these are illegal.

Drive a vehicle onto a railway crossing unless there is sufficient space at the other side of the crossing to accommodate your vehicle without blocking a passing train.

Drive a vehicle through, around or under a crossing gate or barrier that is either closed or being opened or closed.

Shift gears when crossing railway tracks outside of a restricted speed area.

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Large vehicles travelling at high speeds create carrying degrees of air turbulence that can be hazardous to smaller passenger vehicles. Where are the turbulent sections of large vehicles?

Alongside the saddle tank area and at the immediate rear of the trailer.

Immediately behind the saddle tank area.

Alongside the saddle tank area and immediately ahead of the trailer.

Immediately ahead of the saddle tank area.

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What is an uncontrolled intersection?

An intersection of two high-traffic streets.

An intersection that does NOT have a traffic light or sign.

An intersection that is not controlled by a traffic light, but has a stop sign.

An intersection with three or more streets.

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What is the effect of braking during a curve?

Braking increases steering control and decreases the effect of centrifugal force.

Braking reduces steering control and decreases the effect of centrifugal force.

Braking increases steering control and increases the effect of centrifugal force.

Braking reduces steering control and increases the effect of centrifugal force.

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Which of the following is NOT something you should do to adjust to road conditions of ice, wet, sleet or snow?

Avoid sudden or jerky movements of the steering wheel.

Start out at a slow speed and test the steering and brakes for control.

Keep windows and windshields clear, inside and out

Use heavy brake applications to avoid wheel lock-up.

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Which of the following is an indication of an under-inflated tire?

The tire has worn at the edges first.

The tire has worn in the centre first.

None of these

The under-inflation exposes the wear indicators between two or more adjacent grooves.

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When backing up a large vehicle, you should use a guide whenever possible. Where should the guide stand?

The guide should stand to the driver's side of the vehicle.

The guide should be visible to the driver in his mirror throughout the manoeuvre.

The guide should stand close to the back of the vehicle.

The guide should stand where there is a clear, continuous view of the backing path the vehicle will follow.

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Which of the following describes a 'stale' green light?

A green light that has just changed from a red light.

A yellow light that has just changed from a green light.

A green light that is about to change to a yellow light.

A red light that is about to change to a green light.

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Which of the following is a potential consequence of over-inflated tires?

The tire will crack on the edges.

The tire has a greater risk of riding up on a film of water.

The tire has less tread surface touching the road, which reduces the amount of traction.

The tire has less tread surface touching the road, which increases the amount of traction.

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Drivers may cross a railway crossing when the warning lights are flashing if:

It is never legal to cross a railway crossing when the warning lights are flashing.

The vehicle came to a complete stop, the crossing is protected by gates, the crossing is within a restricted speed area, and the train is a safe distance away.

The vehicle came to a complete stop, the crossing is not protected by gates, the crossing is within an unrestricted speed area, and the train is a safe distance away.

The vehicle came to a complete stop, the crossing is not protected by gates, the crossing is within a restricted speed area, and the train is a safe distance away.

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You are waiting at a railway crossing, and traffic is backed up so that you can't get across the tracks. What should you do?

Stop and wait at least five metres from the crossing until the traffic jam clears and it is safe to cross.

None of the above.

Cross the tracks, waiting on the tracks until the traffic has cleared.

Stop and wait at least ten metres from the crossing until the traffic jam clears and it is safe to cross.

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Which of the following is NOT a precaution that you should take to ensure the vehicle would say in position when parked?

Set the parking brake.

Remove the ignition key to lock the ignition.

Stop the engine and place the transmission in the gear position recommended in the operator's manual.

If the vehicle is parked on a hill or an incline, position the front wheels so that, if the vehicle moves, it will roll off the road.

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When should tire pressure be measured?

Tire pressure should be measured when the tires are warm, and you should not let air out of a cold tire.

Tire pressure should be measured when the tires are cool, and you should not let air out of a warm tire.

Tire pressure should be measured when the tires are cool, but you can let air out of a warm tire.

Tire pressure should be measured when the tires are warm, but you can let air out of a cold tire.

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Which of the following is an indication of an over-inflated tire?

The tire has worn at the edges first.

The over-inflation exposes the wear indicators between two or more adjacent grooves.

None of these

The tire has worn at the centre first.

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When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection, how should the vehicles react?

Both vehicles must slow down. The vehicle on the right must always yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the left.

The vehicle on the left must slow down, but the vehicle on the right may continue through the intersection without slowing.

The vehicle on the right must slow down, but the vehicle on the left may continue through the intersection without slowing.

Both vehicles must slow down. The vehicle on the left must always yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.

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There are different driving rules for commercial vehicle drivers compared to regular drivers. A professional driver’s license is required for operating commercial vehicles, including buses, trucks, and taxis. They must comply with the hours of service regulations in Manitoba, limiting the number of hours they can drive a day and a week. In addition, professional drivers are required to carry a logbook to record their hours of service. They must also perform daily pre-trip inspections on their vehicles before starting their routes. Professional drivers must also comply with other regulations, such as restrictions on speeding, following distance, and distracted driving. Traffic violations, including speeding and reckless driving, can result in fines or suspension of the driver’s license. Overall, professional drivers in Manitoba must follow strict traffic rules to ensure the safe operation of commercial vehicles on the province’s roads.

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.