Manitoba Commercial Mock Exam 3

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1. 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

2. Outside a city, where should a bus stop to load or unload passengers if possible?

   1. Right at a railway crossing
   2. On the opposite side of the road
   3. Clear of the travelled part of the highway
   4. In the centre of the driving lane, with flashers on

3. Why avoid passing when your speed is only slightly higher than the other vehicle's?

   1. It wears out the transmission faster
   2. It is illegal on all Manitoba highways
   3. You stay in the fast lane too long and traffic bunches
   4. The other vehicle must legally speed up while you pass it

4. What do baffles in a tank compartment control?

   1. Forward and backward surge, not side-to-side
   2. The temperature of the liquid
   3. The pressure in the brake system
   4. Side-to-side surge only, not forward and backward

5. 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

6. What happens to an unsecured load when you brake?

   1. It shifts toward the rear doors
   2. It settles more firmly in place
   3. It may shift forward
   4. Nothing, if the floor is dry

7. 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)

8. You park a tractor-trailer on an incline. How should the front wheels be turned?

   1. So the unit, trailer included, would roll off the road
   2. Toward the curb only on a downhill
   3. So the unit would roll toward traffic
   4. Straight ahead in every case, with the brakes set

9. Where should a guide stand when helping you back up?

   1. On the passenger side, out of the mirror's view
   2. Beside the cab door, so you can hear the directions clearly
   3. At the rear, seeing the path and visible in your mirror
   4. In front of the vehicle, facing the driver

10. 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

11. What is the most precise way to know when to change gears?

    1. Feeling the vehicle vibration
    2. Watching the speedometer only
    3. Listening to the engine sound
    4. Watching the tachometer

12. What does the S endorsement on a Manitoba licence allow?

    1. Driving a school bus with passengers
    2. Adjusting manual slack adjusters
    3. Adjusting automatic slack adjusters
    4. Driving vehicles with air-over-hydraulic brakes

13. Where are defects found during a post-trip inspection recorded?

    1. On a separate weekly form
    2. On the next morning's new report
    3. On that day's trip inspection report
    4. Only in the maintenance shop's records

14. Which fuel system condition is a major defect?

    1. A fuel gauge reading low
    2. A dripping fuel leak
    3. Dust on the fuel tank straps
    4. A missing fuel tank cap

15. Can you write the Class 3 knowledge test before your Medical Examination Report is approved?

    1. Only if a doctor signs the test form
    2. Yes, but approval is needed before Authorized Instruction
    3. No, the medical must be approved first
    4. Yes, and no medical report is ever needed for a Class 3 licence

16. How long should the trip inspection take on a Class 2, 3 or 4 road test?

    1. As long as the examiner allows
    2. About one hour
    3. No more than five minutes
    4. No more than 20 minutes

17. An overheight permit is for a load 5.4 m tall. Who must approve it besides the Motor Carrier Branch?

    1. Manitoba Public Insurance
    2. Only the local police service
    3. Bell MTS and Manitoba Hydro
    4. Transport Canada only

18. With no guide available, what good practice does MPI suggest while backing?

    1. Back as quickly as possible to clear traffic
    2. Sound the horn for each vehicle length travelled
    3. Back in one long move without stopping
    4. Keep the hazard lights off to avoid confusion

19. How long is a Medical Examination Report valid for getting Authorized Instruction?

    1. One full year from the date the report is approved by MPI
    2. Six months from the date the physician completes it
    3. Three months from the knowledge test date
    4. Five years, like the renewal period

20. Why must you take care pulling away from the curb in a bus with rear overhang?

    1. The rear doors may open while turning
    2. The overhang drags on the road surface as you pull out
    3. The overhang can swing into poles or people
    4. The rear wheels may lift off the road

21. Why should a CO2 extinguisher not be used in an enclosed space?

    1. It can cause suffocation and skin blistering
    2. It does not work on electrical fires
    3. It freezes the spilled fuel and can make it explode
    4. It spreads grease fires like water does

22. 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

23. Signs allow right turns from two lanes. Which lane should a tractor-trailer use?

    1. Both lanes, straddling the line
    2. Whichever lane is empty
    3. The right-most lane
    4. The left-most lane

24. Why is hanging meat a difficult load?

    1. It has a high centre of gravity and can sway
    2. It must be delivered within one hour
    3. It must be carried with the doors open
    4. It weighs more than any other load

25. When should you select the gear for crossing railway tracks?

    1. While on the first rail
    2. Whenever the engine labours
    3. After crossing the first track
    4. Before you reach the tracks

26. How far may side mirrors and clearance lights extend beyond the vehicle's width?

    1. An additional 5 cm on each side
    2. Not at all beyond 2.6 m
    3. An additional 50 cm on each side
    4. An additional 20 cm on each side

27. Where should you look to reduce glare from oncoming headlights?

    1. Straight into the oncoming lights
    2. Toward the right edge of the road
    3. Toward the centre line
    4. At your instrument panel

28. Who may supervise a driver holding Class 1–4 Authorized Instruction?

    1. A full Class 5 holder of three years, two in the class being learned
    2. Any driver who has held a Class 5 licence for at least one full year
    3. Any commercial driver with an air brake endorsement
    4. A licensed instructor, even without that class

29. Which side should you back toward when you have a choice?

    1. Whichever side is shorter
    2. The view side
    3. The side away from the curb
    4. The blind side

30. Approaching a turn with a long unit, which step does MPI recommend?

    1. Brake firmly once you are in the turn
    2. Shift up as soon as the turn begins
    3. Turn on your signal after entering the turn
    4. Pick a gear that lets you finish without shifting

31. 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

32. You leave the cab of a truck carrying dangerous goods. Where must the shipping document be?

    1. Locked in the trailer together with the goods
    2. On the seat or in the driver's door pocket
    3. In your pocket as you walk away
    4. Mailed to the consignee

33. A person at a scheduled stop offers the fare. When may you refuse to carry them?

    1. When they are carrying a large bag or a suitcase
    2. When all seats are full, or they are disorderly
    3. When they want to stand
    4. When the bus is running late

34. Where should your hands be on the steering wheel of a heavy vehicle?

    1. At ten and two o'clock
    2. At six o'clock with one hand
    3. At nine and three o'clock
    4. One hand palming the top

35. How far from an oncoming vehicle must you dim your high beams?

    1. At least 60 m
    2. At least 150 m
    3. At least 450 m
    4. At least 1 km

36. How many times may you pull ahead during the Class 1 straight line backing test?

    1. As many as five times
    2. A maximum of three times
    3. Unlimited, within ten minutes
    4. Only once

37. What kind of vehicle must be used for the Class 1 road test?

    1. One with a manual transmission
    2. Any tractor without a trailer
    3. One with no air brakes
    4. One with an automatic transmission

38. 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

39. You pass a sign requiring trucks to stop and check brakes. What must you do?

    1. Slow down and check your gauges while moving
    2. Stop only if your brakes feel weak
    3. Use the retarder instead of stopping
    4. Stop, check the brakes and record it in the log book

40. On a bus with loading lights and a stop arm, what fault must be reported?

    1. A stop arm painted red and white
    2. Lamps not alternating or arm not fully out
    3. The stop arm extending whenever the door is opened
    4. Lamps that are brighter than headlights