MPI Class 1 Knowledge Test Practice

All 40 questions in this test

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1. Which trucks must report to weigh stations when directed by signs?

   1. Only trucks hauling dangerous goods
   2. Only trucks with more than two axles
   3. Only trucks from other provinces
   4. Those registered at 4,500 kg GVWR or more

2. 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

3. 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

4. What is the maximum height of a vehicle and load on a Manitoba highway without a permit?

   1. 5.2 m
   2. 3.85 m
   3. 4.6 m
   4. 4.15 m

5. When uncoupling, how far should the landing gear be lowered?

   1. Halfway down, to save time later
   2. Until the trailer lifts off the fifth wheel
   3. Until it touches the ground or is under 2 cm above it
   4. Until the trailer is level with the dock

6. 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

7. When must a pilot vehicle follow an overlength vehicle?

   1. Only at night or in poor visibility
   2. When it exceeds 25 m
   3. When it is longer than 30 m
   4. When it exceeds 23 m

8. In the Class 1 straight line backing test, how far apart are the two lines of cones?

   1. 5 m apart
   2. 3.7 m apart
   3. 18.5 m apart
   4. 2.6 m apart

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. When assembling a highway train, which trailer should be hitched to the tractor?

    1. The empty trailer
    2. The heaviest trailer
    3. The lightest trailer
    4. The longest trailer

13. Your vehicle damages a highway structure in Manitoba. Who can be charged?

    1. Only the vehicle manufacturer
    2. Only the permit office
    3. No one, if a permit was issued
    4. The driver or the company

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. When is the lane-straddling right turn used?

    1. Whenever traffic is light
    2. Only as a last resort on narrow streets
    3. Only on multi-lane highways
    4. On every right turn in a city with parked cars

18. 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

19. 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

20. What determines how much off-track a vehicle has?

    1. The air pressure in the tires
    2. The distance between front and rear wheels
    3. The height and weight of the load on the trailer
    4. The size of the engine

21. A red Class 2.1 placard indicates what kind of dangerous good?

    1. A corrosive liquid
    2. A flammable gas
    3. A non-flammable gas
    4. A radioactive material

22. How should a trailer's payload be distributed?

    1. Equally between its rear tires and the fifth wheel
    2. Mostly on the fifth wheel, about 90 per cent of it
    3. All forward, against the headboard
    4. Mostly at the rear, behind the axles

23. 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

24. Who is responsible for classifying a dangerous good before it is shipped?

    1. The weigh station officer
    2. The manufacturer, or the waste generator
    3. The driver who picks it up and transports it
    4. The receiving consignee

25. Where should a single heavy concentrated load go on a straight truck?

    1. At the tailgate for easy unloading
    2. Against the cab for better balance and steering
    3. On one side to leave room for more
    4. Just ahead of the rear axles, long side down

26. 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

27. Whom must you notify of a dangerous goods spill in Manitoba?

    1. Only the shipper of the goods
    2. Only Manitoba Public Insurance
    3. Police or fire, and the provincial conservation department
    4. Only your dispatcher, at the end of your driving day

28. What is the top speed of farm tractors, combines and similar equipment on the road?

    1. About 25 km/h
    2. About 80 km/h
    3. About 40 km/h
    4. About 60 km/h

29. 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

30. 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

31. Up to what overall width may loose hay, straw or fodder be loaded?

    1. 3.05 m
    2. 2.6 m
    3. 4.6 m
    4. 3.7 m

32. 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

33. Why must livestock haulers take curves with care?

    1. Shifting animals can change the centre of gravity
    2. Livestock trailers have no suspension
    3. Curves are banned for livestock trucks
    4. Animals need to be turned to face forward

34. Your load overhangs the rear by 1.4 m in daylight. What marking is required?

    1. An amber flashing light on the load
    2. No marking for overhangs under 2 m
    3. A yellow flag at least 15 cm square
    4. A red flag at least 30 cm square

35. Outside a city, town or village, how far before the intersection should you signal a turn?

    1. About 15 m
    2. About 500 m
    3. About 150 m
    4. About 30 m

36. Which bulk load may be carried without a tarpaulin if none falls off?

    1. Sand
    2. Wood chips
    3. Gravel
    4. Snow, earth or mud

37. 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

38. Which right-turn method is used when the only room to manoeuvre is inside the intersection?

    1. The two-point turn-about
    2. The button hook
    3. The lane-straddling turn
    4. The extended approach

39. What is 'rear amplification' in a highway train?

    1. The engine noise heard from the rear
    2. Sideways movement grows toward the last trailer
    3. Extra braking force on the rear axles
    4. The rear trailer pushing the tractor uphill

40. How far may a load project beyond the front bumper without a permit?

    1. Up to two metres
    2. No more than one metre
    3. Any distance with a red flag
    4. Up to three metres