Manitoba Class 6: Lane position, following and passing

All 16 questions in this test

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1. You need to cross two lanes. What does the handbook allow?

   1. Only after waiting a full minute in each lane
   2. One continuous move after one clear signal and check
   3. Only if you use your hazard lights the whole time
   4. One lane at a time, stopping between them

2. Why are motorcycle mirrors not enough before a lane change?

   1. They only work when the bike is moving fast
   2. Their view is limited and can blur with vibration
   3. They show vehicles larger than they really are
   4. They are often mounted only on the right side

3. You are approaching the crest of a hill on a two-lane road. Where should you ride?

   1. On the paved shoulder
   2. On the left side of your lane
   3. On the right side of your lane
   4. On the centre strip

4. Why avoid riding on the centre strip between the tire tracks?

   1. It is where potholes are always found
   2. It may be slippery with oil from vehicles
   3. It makes your headlight hard to see
   4. It is reserved for police and emergency vehicles

5. A large truck is coming toward you. What should you be ready to do?

   1. Move to the right of your lane
   2. Speed up to pass it quickly
   3. Move to the left of your lane
   4. Flash your high beam at it

6. On a multi-lane road, what is the dominant lane position?

   1. Straddling the line that separates the two lanes
   2. The tire track closest to the right curb or the gravel shoulder
   3. The centre strip of the lane, between both of the tire tracks
   4. The tire track closest to the line between same-direction lanes

7. How do you check a four-second following distance?

   1. Count the dashes on the centre line as you pass them
   2. Count after the vehicle ahead passes a landmark
   3. Estimate four car lengths of space
   4. Watch your speedometer for four seconds

8. What following distance should you keep in ideal conditions?

   1. Two seconds
   2. One second
   3. Four seconds
   4. Two car lengths

9. Where should you ride when following a vehicle?

   1. Where its driver can see you in the mirror
   2. Close enough to read its plate at night
   3. In its blind spot on the right side
   4. Directly behind it, out of the mirror

10. Is it safe to pass slower traffic by riding between lanes of vehicles?

    1. Yes, below 40 km/h
    2. Yes, when traffic is stopped at a red light
    3. No, there is no room to manoeuvre
    4. Yes, with your hazards on

11. You are passing parked cars on a residential street. About how far from them should you ride?

    1. About 5 metres
    2. As close as possible
    3. About 30 centimetres
    4. About 1.3 to 1.8 metres

12. To other drivers, how big does a motorcycle ahead or behind look compared with a car?

    1. One-tenth the size
    2. Twice the size
    3. About the same size as a compact car
    4. One-third to one-half the size

13. What is the best way to check what is behind you before changing lanes?

    1. Watching the car ahead
    2. A quick look in the mirror
    3. Listening for engine noise
    4. A shoulder check

14. You want to move from one tire track to the other within the same lane. What is required?

    1. A horn tap only
    2. A hand signal only
    3. Nothing; it is the same lane
    4. A shoulder check before moving

15. A vehicle is overtaking you. Where in your lane should you stay?

    1. In the left tire track
    2. In the right tire track
    3. On the centre strip
    4. On the right shoulder

16. Where should you never ride relative to other vehicles?

    1. In the left tire track
    2. In their blind spots
    3. Where mirrors show you
    4. Four seconds behind