Manitoba Commercial Mock Exam 1

All 40 questions in this test

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1. Where may passengers not sit while you drive?

   1. To the left of the driver
   2. Beside a window
   3. At the rear of the bus
   4. In the first row behind the driver

2. What can happen if you brake a tractor-trailer using only the trailer brakes?

   1. The unit can jackknife
   2. The trailer will stop more smoothly
   3. The ABS light will come on
   4. The air dryer will purge

3. During the hydraulic brake check, the pedal is held for one minute. What result must be reported?

   1. The pedal rises slightly when released
   2. The pedal feels harder with the engine off
   3. The pedal moves toward the floor more than 65%
   4. The pedal stays firm the whole minute

4. Besides the usual details, what must a Manitoba trip inspection report record about the vehicle?

   1. The brand of every tire on the vehicle
   2. The number of hours since the last fill-up
   3. The driver's home phone number
   4. The height and width of the vehicle and load

5. How high may the lower edge of a mud flap be on a road test vehicle?

   1. Any height, if both sides match
   2. No more than 350 mm from the ground
   3. No more than 150 mm from the ground
   4. No more than 600 mm from the ground

6. Which lamp failure is a major defect?

   1. One clearance lamp not working
   2. One side marker lamp burnt out
   3. Failure of both rearmost brake lamps
   4. A cracked licence plate lamp lens

7. Placards rather than labels are used on containers larger than what capacity?

   1. 1,000 litres
   2. 45 litres
   3. 454 litres
   4. 200 litres

8. When a whole wheel assembly separates, what is the usual cause?

   1. A worn brake lining
   2. A tire with low pressure
   3. A wheel bearing failure
   4. A missing mud flap

9. What must an emergency vehicle driver still consider when responding to a call?

   1. Nothing, because all other drivers must yield to it
   2. Only the patient's condition
   3. Only the posted speed limit
   4. The road, the traffic and how the vehicle is used

10. Under Manitoba's trip inspection rules, which of these is a commercial motor vehicle?

    1. A car towing a small utility trailer
    2. A motorhome used for a family holiday
    3. A pickup used only for personal trips
    4. A school bus

11. For a sharp right turn with a bus, how far from the curb should you position on the approach?

    1. Right against the curb
    2. Three to four metres
    3. One to two metres
    4. In the middle of the left lane

12. What is the legal length of a tractor-trailer including its load in Manitoba?

    1. 21.5 m
    2. 12.5 m
    3. 27.5 m
    4. 23 m

13. Backing a tractor-trailer with your hand at the bottom of the wheel, which way do you move it?

    1. Opposite to where the trailer should go
    2. In the direction you want the trailer to go
    3. Straight up toward twelve o'clock
    4. Back and forth quickly to start

14. Inside Winnipeg, how far from the nearest rail must you stop at a railway crossing?

    1. At least 30 m
    2. At least 15 m
    3. At least 5 m
    4. At least 1 m

15. A two-axle truck tows a trailer registered at 6,000 kg. What is the minimum Manitoba licence class?

    1. Class 5
    2. Class 2
    3. Class 3
    4. Class 4

16. What minimum Class 5 stage must you hold to get Authorized Instruction in Class 1?

    1. Class 5L (Learner Stage)
    2. Class 5F (Full Stage)
    3. Class 5A (Authorized Instruction)
    4. Class 5I (Intermediate Stage)

17. At about what level are most liquid tanks considered full?

    1. About 95 per cent of capacity
    2. About 50 per cent of capacity
    3. About 70 per cent of capacity
    4. Filled to the top hatch

18. How much time do you have to complete an MPI knowledge test?

    1. 45 minutes
    2. 30 minutes
    3. 20 minutes
    4. 60 minutes

19. You are driving in strong gusting winds. Which action does MPI advise?

    1. Speed up to get through the gusts faster
    2. Pass other vehicles to get clear of them
    3. Drive close beside other vehicles for shelter
    4. Reduce speed and grip the wheel firmly

20. Which Manitoba licence class covers ambulances and other emergency vehicles?

    1. Class 2
    2. Class 4
    3. Class 3
    4. Class 5 with a medical

21. What extra exercise does a Class 1 applicant complete during the road test inspection?

    1. A parallel parking test
    2. A coupling exercise
    3. A fire extinguisher demonstration
    4. A tire change

22. Until when must a child ride in a size-appropriate car seat in Manitoba?

    1. Until at least 145 cm, 36 kg or nine years old
    2. Until the child can reach the floor
    3. Until at least 18 kg or four years old
    4. Until at least 120 cm or six years old

23. When towing a disabled vehicle with a tow truck, what is the maximum distance between them?

    1. 10 m
    2. 5 m
    3. 2 m
    4. 15 m

24. You are driving out of an alley onto a street. Where must you first stop?

    1. Right at the edge of the roadway
    2. Partly across the sidewalk for a better view
    3. Only if pedestrians are on the sidewalk
    4. Immediately before the sidewalk area

25. Which vehicle cannot be used for an MPI road test?

    1. A truck with a valid inspection sticker
    2. A truck placarded for dangerous goods
    3. A truck with three reflectors aboard
    4. A trailer registered over 4,540 kg

26. In Manitoba, which licence class is needed to drive a semi-trailer truck?

    1. Class 3
    2. Class 4
    3. Class 2
    4. Class 1

27. How far apart should trucks travelling the same way on an ice road be staggered?

    1. About one kilometre
    2. About 100 m
    3. About five kilometres
    4. About 300 m

28. Besides slowing down, how can you shrink your danger zone?

    1. Keep your foot on the accelerator
    2. Turn on your hazard lights and sound the horn
    3. Cover the brake when a hazard may develop
    4. Shift into a higher gear

29. What is the bus driver's first consideration?

    1. Collecting every fare
    2. Passenger entertainment
    3. Safe operation of the vehicle
    4. Keeping to the published schedule

30. At a corner where both of your lanes may turn left, which one gives a tractor-trailer the wider arc?

    1. The left-most lane
    2. The lane with fewer vehicles
    3. The right-most lane
    4. Neither; turn from the curb lane

31. How often must a dangerous goods training certificate be renewed?

    1. Every 24 months
    2. Every five years
    3. Every 12 months
    4. Every 36 months

32. Your ABS engages during a hard stop. What should you do with the brake pedal?

    1. Keep steady pressure; do not pump it
    2. Use only the trailer hand valve
    3. Pump the pedal quickly and repeatedly
    4. Release it completely, then reapply

33. A bus seats 30 occupants including the driver and is carrying passengers. What licence class is needed?

    1. Class 5 with a medical
    2. Class 2 or higher
    3. Class 3 or higher
    4. Class 4 or higher

34. At about what speed can tires start to ride up on a wedge of water?

    1. Only above 120 km/h
    2. At any speed on dry roads
    3. About 70 km/h and higher
    4. Below 20 km/h

35. Except for pole trailers, what is the maximum length of a draw-bar in Manitoba?

    1. 5 m
    2. 1.83 m
    3. 3 m
    4. 10 m

36. After the fifth wheel engages, how do you test the coupling?

    1. Tug in the lowest gear, then check for gaps and the lock
    2. Rock the trailer by hand from the landing gear
    3. Drive a short distance at normal speed and listen for noises
    4. Release the trailer brakes and coast backward

37. On a right turn, how close to the curb should the trailer's rear wheels stay?

    1. Right against the curb
    2. In the centre of the curb lane
    3. Within about 1.5 m of the curb
    4. Within about 3 m of the curb

38. What following distance should an ambulance or van driver keep?

    1. A minimum of three seconds
    2. A minimum of four seconds
    3. A minimum of two seconds
    4. One vehicle length per 15 km/h

39. How far from the nearest track must a Manitoba school bus stop at a railway crossing?

    1. Between 5 m and 15 m
    2. Between 1 m and 3 m
    3. Between 15 m and 30 m
    4. Exactly 10 m

40. Driver fatigue is estimated to be a factor in what share of heavy truck fatalities?

    1. More than 75 per cent
    2. 5 to 10 per cent
    3. About 15 per cent
    4. 30 to 40 per cent