MANITOBA PROFESSIONAL DRIVER’S LICENCE KNOWLEDGE TEST 04

As a professional driver with a Manitoba driver’s license, it is essential to be well-versed in traffic rules and regulations to ensure a safe and efficient driving experience.

Manitoba Commercial Driver Test 04

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Where should you position your seat if your vehicle is not equipped with airbags?

At least 25 cm away from the steering wheel.

At least 50 cm away from the steering wheel.

At least 65 cm away from the steering wheel.

At least 15 cm away from the steering wheel.

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How does skidding occur?

Overbraking, overaccelerating, or oversteering.

Travelling too quickly for the road conditions.

Tires lose their grip on the road surface.

All are correct.

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Which of the following does NOT help when driving with reduced visibility?

Turn your headlights on high beam in dense fog or rain.

Reduce your normal driving speed if you can't see the road ahead.

Slow down when you see headlights or taillights.

Turn on your hazard lights to help make your vehicle visible to other drivers.

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Which of the following describes the effects of overbraking?

Overbraking could cause centrifugal force to increase, which could lead to skidding.

Overbraking could cause the wheels to lock, which could lead to skidding.

Overbraking could cause the wheels to spin, which could lead to skidding.

All of these

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If it is necessary to drive through water on the roadway, which of the following will help prevent wet brakes?

Increase speed slightly when approaching and then maintain speed while driving through the water.

Lightly apply the brakes when approaching and then release the brakes while driving through the water.

Maintain speed when approaching and then gently increase speed while driving through the water.

Lightly apply the brakes when approaching and place a slight drag on the brakes while driving through the water.

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If the rear end of the vehicle skids to the left, which direction should you steer the vehicle?

Steer to the left to straighten out the vehicle, then when it is almost straight steer to the right so the vehicle does not skid in the opposite direction.

Steer to the right to straighten out the vehicle, then when it is almost straight steer to the left so the vehicle does not skid in the opposite direction.

Steer to the right until the vehicle has straightened out, then steer straight ahead.

Steer to the left until the vehicle has straightened out, then steer straight ahead.

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Which of the following describes the effects of oversteering?

Oversteering could cause the wheels to lock, which could lead to skidding.

Oversteering could cause the wheels to spin, which could lead to skidding.

All of these.

Oversteering could cause centrifugal force to increase, which could lead to skidding.

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What is the best way to deal with a tailgater?

Slow down further and signal to the other driver to encourage them to pass.

Stay in the right lane when possible and slow down further to encourage the vehicle to pass.

Move to the left lane to allow the tailgater to pass to the right.

Stay in the right lane when possible and make gradual stops.

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What safety equipment is required for public service vehicles carrying passengers?

A first-aid kit and two flares or reflectorized devices.

A fire extinguisher and fire ax.

A fire extinguisher and two flares or reflectorized devices.

A fire extinguisher and first-aid kit.

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What is a winter road system?

Highways that are closed during the winter.

Basic access routes to remote northern communities.

Tire chains used to assist trucks in icy or snowy conditions.

The most direct route between two cities in the winter.

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How should a driver correct for skidding as a result of overacceleration?

None of these.

Release the brake pedal so the wheels start to turn.

Press the clutch down and allow the vehicle to slow.

Release the accelerator and let the wheels stop spinning.

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Which of the following will NOT help to maintain control of your vehicle in strong winds?

Avoid passing other vehicles.

Compensate gently for the wind gusts as soon as the vehicle moves off course even slightly.

Decrease your speed.

Decrease your following distance.

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If your vehicle is 15 metres long, what time interval count would you use under ideal road and traffic conditions?

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

Six seconds.

Five seconds.

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What is 'black ice'?

An invisible sheet of ice that occurs when the temperature is extremely cold.

Ice that forms on the front windshield when the temperature is near the freezing point.

Ice that forms on highway signs, obscuring the wording.

Ice that forms on the rear windshield when the temperature is near the freezing point.

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After driving through water, drivers should test the vehicle's brakes for safe operation by:

Increasing speed slightly and avoiding braking for a short distance to dry them out and restore normal braking.

Braking heavily for a short distance to dry out the brakes and restore normal braking.

Pumping the brakes several times to dry them out and restore normal braking.

Putting on the brakes slightly for a short distance to dry them out and restore normal braking.

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When are engine brake retarders most effective?

At a higher engine rpm.

Engine retarders are never effective.

Within cities or residential areas.

At a lower engine rpm.

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Which of the following describes when oversteering most frequently occurs?

When the vehicle is driven too slowly into a curve and there is not enough centrifugal force to counter balance the increased traction.

When the vehicle is driven too fast into a curve and there is not enough centrifugal force to counter balance the increased traction.

When the vehicle is driven too fast into a curve and there is not enough traction to counter balance the centrifugal force.

When the vehicle is driven too slowly into a curve and there is not enough traction to counter balance the centrifugal force.

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Which of the following describes the effects of overaccelerating?

Overaccelerating could cause centrifugal force to increase, which could lead to skidding.

All of these

Overaccelerating could cause the wheels to spin, which could lead to skidding.

Overaccelerating could cause the wheels to lock, which could lead to skidding.

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If a public service vehicle is disable, where should the driver place the reflectorized warning devices?

The driver should place one device. The device should be placed 60 metres behind the vehicle.

The driver should place two devices. The devices should be placed 40 metres ahead of the vehicle and 40 metres behind the vehicle.

The driver should place one device. The device should be placed 40 metres behind the vehicle.

The driver should place two devices. The devices should be placed 60 metres ahead of the vehicle and 60 metres behind the vehicle.

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Before going down a steep grade, at what point should the driver change gears?

Gears selection should occur while going down the grade. The driver should change to a low gear.

Gears selection should occur while going down the grade. The driver should change to a high gear.

Gears selection should occur before going down the grade. The driver should change to a low gear.

Gears selection should occur before going down the grade. The driver should change to a high gear.

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Which of the following will NOT help to reduce hydroplaning?

Drive in the tracks of preceding vehicles.

Reduce your tire pressure.

Reduce your speed even more when facing standing water and puddles.

Check your tires for wear regularly.

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Which wheels does lack of traction typically affect first?

The rear wheels.

The driver's side wheels.

All wheels are affected at the same time.

The front wheels.

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What is the effect of air turbulence on small vehicles?

All of these.

The small vehicle may use the air turbulence to accelerate around a curve.

The small vehicle may be forced backward, and thus should use a greater application of the accelerator to maintain control speed.

The small vehicle may be forced off a narrow roadway or drawn into the side of the vehicle.

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Which of the following is a measure you can take to avoid skids?

All of these measures can help you to avoid skids.

Reduce the vehicle speed according to road conditions.

Keep proper distance between your vehicle and others on the roadway.

If the trailer starts to skid slightly, release pressure on the brake pedal.

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What precautions should a driver take when using a CO2 extinguisher?

Do not use the extinguisher if the car has a fuel leak.

All of these.

Do not use the extinguisher on oil or grease fires.

Do not use the extinguisher in an enclosed space.

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What is the minimum following distance the driver of a commercial vehicle must maintain while following another commercial vehicle outside of a restricted speed area?

50 metres

65 metres

75 metres

90 metres

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What is a jackknife?

When the tractor moves to an angle of 45 degrees or greater to the trailer.

When the tractor moves to an angle of 90 degrees or less to the trailer.

When the tractor moves to an angle of 45 degrees or less to the trailer.

When the tractor moves to an angle of 90 degrees of greater to the trailer.

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How should a driver correct for skidding as a result of oversteering?

Apply pressure to the brakes.

None of these.

Steer the vehicle in the direction of the skid.

Steer the vehicle in the opposite direction of the skid.

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How should a driver correct for skidding as a result of overbraking?

Release the brake pedal so the wheels start to turn.

Release the accelerator and let the wheels stop spinning.

Press the clutch down and allow the vehicle to slow.

None of these.

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Which of the following describes when overaccelerating most frequently occurs?

None of these.

When the force of acceleration is greater than the traction between the tires and the road surface.

When the force of acceleration is the same as the traction between the tires and the road surface.

When the force of acceleration is lower than the traction between the tires and the road surface.

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The Manitoba Highway Traffic Act details specific rules, such as obeying speed limits, signaling when changing lanes, and adequately securing cargo. Professional drivers must also adhere to industry-specific regulations, such as following the Hours of Service regulations, which set limits on driving hours and mandatory rest periods. Commercial drivers carrying hazardous materials must also comply with specific safety protocols, including proper labeling and documentation. Violating these rules can result in fines, suspension, or even revocation of a professional driver’s license. It is crucial for professional drivers to stay knowledgeable about all traffic rules and regulations to maintain both their safety and the safety of others on the road.

Before learning to drive a Class 1, 2, 3, or 4 vehicle, you must get authorized instruction in the class of vehicle you want to be licensed in. For a Class 1, 2, 3, or 4 licence and air brake and school bus knowledge tests, applicants must pass the knowledge test for the class of licence they are applying for.

To successfully prepare, consider utilizing these exams and the official Manitoba Professional Driver’s Manual to your advantage. The more knowledge you can attain, the better it will be for you once you return to the Manitoba Public Insurance office to take the professional driver’s licence written knowledge test.