Manitoba Class 5 Practice Test 12

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1. At least how far away must your vehicle's horn be heard?

   1. 100 metres
   2. 30 metres
   3. 60 metres
   4. 150 metres

2. Which sign shape is used only for stop signs?

   1. Diamond
   2. Octagon (eight sides)
   3. Pentagon (five sides)
   4. Triangle pointing down

3. Why should a pedestrian press the push button at some signals?

   1. The Walking Figure may not appear otherwise
   2. It makes the light turn red at once
   3. It silences the traffic signal
   4. It calls a crossing guard

4. What licence do you need to drive a tractor or combine on a provincial highway?

   1. A Class 5 Learner (5L)
   2. Any licence, or none at all if under 40 km/h
   3. At least a Class 5 Intermediate (5I)
   4. A Class 1 Full licence

5. Why should you avoid turning the wheel with the palm of one hand or one finger?

   1. It wears out the power steering
   2. It sets off the airbag
   3. It is only allowed in parking lots
   4. You may not have full control of the vehicle

6. What must a pilot vehicle escorting an oversize load display?

   1. A blue light and a checkered flag
   2. A green light and an orange flag
   3. A yellow flashing light and a WIDE LOAD or 'D' sign
   4. A red flashing light, a siren and a PILOT VEHICLE sign

7. Which steering wheel hand position does the handbook recommend?

   1. 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock
   2. 12 o'clock, one hand
   3. 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock
   4. 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock

8. What does this sign warn you of?

   
   1. A construction zone ahead
   2. A pedestrian corridor ahead
   3. A railway crossing ahead
   4. Traffic signals ahead

9. You hold a 5I licence and are driving at 1 a.m. with no supervising driver. How many passengers may ride with you?

   1. One in front, plus a full back seat
   2. One passenger
   3. Two passengers
   4. No passengers at all

10. What should you do before starting down a steep hill?

    1. Shift to a lower gear
    2. Turn off the engine
    3. Keep the brakes on all the way
    4. Shift into neutral

11. A collision causes only property damage. Do you have to report it to police?

    1. Yes, if the damage is over $1,000
    2. Yes, if the damage is over $2,000 total
    3. No, no matter what the damage costs
    4. Yes, in every case

12. At a stop sign, what must you do before moving from your stopped position?

    1. Yield to pedestrians who want to cross
    2. Roll forward into the crosswalk
    3. Wait for the car behind to stop
    4. Sound your horn to warn others

13. Why do signs have distinctive shapes?

    1. So they show which city or province posted them
    2. So you can identify them in poor visibility
    3. So they are cheaper to produce
    4. So they can be read from any angle

14. What must you do when you see this sign?

    
    1. Keep going; trains yield to cars
    2. Stop only if a gate is lowered
    3. Wait for a flagperson to wave you on
    4. Slow down, look both ways and yield to trains

15. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. A wildlife park ahead
    2. A farm ahead
    3. Hunting allowed near the road
    4. A deer crossing area ahead

16. What must always be used with a forward-facing car seat?

    1. The tether strap
    2. A booster cushion
    3. A rear-facing base
    4. A lap belt only

17. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. A steep hill ahead
    2. A bump ahead
    3. The pavement ends
    4. Trucks entering ahead

18. A tire is worn mainly down the centre of the tread. What is the likely cause?

    1. Over-inflation
    2. Under-inflation
    3. Cold weather
    4. Studded tires

19. What blood alcohol concentration must a supervising driver stay under?

    1. Less than .10
    2. Less than .08
    3. Less than .05
    4. Less than .02

20. When are you required to have your headlights on?

    1. From sunset to sunrise only
    2. From a full hour before sunset until one hour after sunrise
    3. Only when it is fully dark
    4. From 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise

21. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. A slippery road ahead
    2. A single curve to the right
    3. A winding road ahead
    4. A road that narrows ahead

22. Without anti-lock brakes, what is the advantage of threshold braking in an emergency?

    1. You stop in a shorter distance
    2. It saves wear on your tires
    3. It works only with anti-lock brakes
    4. You keep steering control while stopping

23. After a collision, which information must you give to anyone whose property was damaged?

    1. Only your licence plate number
    2. Only your insurance company's name and claim number
    3. Your name, address, licence and insurance details
    4. Only your phone number

24. A booster seat is empty in the back seat. What should you do with it?

    1. Remove it from the car daily
    2. Keep it buckled up
    3. Leave it loose on the seat
    4. Put it on the floor

25. From a two-way street, you turn left onto a one-way street. Which lane do you turn into?

    1. The middle lane
    2. The lane nearest the right curb
    3. Any lane that is clear
    4. The lane nearest the left curb

26. In low light, what lights should a cyclist use?

    1. Amber lights on both ends
    2. A flashing blue rear light
    3. A red front light and white rear light
    4. A white front light and a red rear light

27. According to the handbook, about how wide are most trailers?

    1. 2.5 metres
    2. 1.5 metres
    3. 3.5 metres
    4. 4 metres

28. You hold a 5I licence and are driving at 7 p.m. How many passengers may sit in the front seat?

    1. As many as there are seatbelts
    2. Two
    3. One
    4. None

29. Someone was hospitalized after a collision and you did not report it to an officer at the scene. Within how long must you report it to police?

    1. Within 24 hours
    2. Within 7 days
    3. Within 30 days
    4. Within 14 days

30. Your turn signals have stopped working. What is the hand signal for a left turn?

    1. Left arm extended straight out
    2. Left arm bent downward
    3. Right arm out the passenger window
    4. Left arm bent upward