Manitoba Professional Driver Test 08

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1 / 30

If a major defect is identified during a trip inspection, can the vehicle still be operational?

Yes, but not on the highway

Yes

Only for trips of less than 120 km

2 / 30

What is the first consideration of the driver who operates a vehicle used for the transportation of the public?

Cleanliness

The safe operation of the vehicle

Maintenance of the vehicle

Maintaining schedules

3 / 30

When checking wheels, hubs and fasteners during a trip inspection, which is not a major defect?

Leaking wheel seal

Wheel has loose, missing, damaged or ineffective fastener

Damaged wheel or wheel component

Evidence that wheel, hub or bearing will fail soon.

4 / 30

Which statement is false? Emergency vehicle drivers must drive with regard for safety, and must consider the...

Nature and use being made of the emergency vehicle at the time

Condition and use of the highway

Amount of traffic that is on or may be expected on the highway

Age of the vehicle

5 / 30

Which statement is false? With the engine off, identify and inspect all belts for...

Cracks

Type of belt used

Tension

Wear

6 / 30

Which of the following is a major defect when checking the glass and mirrors during a trip inspection?

Driver's view of the road is obstructed in the area swept by the windshield wipers

Windows or mirrors do not allow the driver to see to the side and rear of the vehicle on both sides as a result of being damaged, missing or not adjusted properly

Window glass or mirror has broken or damaged attachments onto vehicle body

Missing windshield

7 / 30

What are warning clues when passing a line of parked vehicles?

A front seat passenger

Driver sitting behind the wheel

Front wheels turned out

Brake lights

8 / 30

Left turns from a one-way street into a one-way street will require the driver of the bus to adjust the turning arc in a similar manner to what?

Making a left turn at a traffic light

Nothing

Making a right turn

Driving a car

9 / 30

Is it necessary to travel over the centre line as the turn is made in the bus?

Only when snow banks make it necessary

Yes

Only for smaller school buses

10 / 30

Does the school bus always have to stop, even if the bus is empty?

Only after sunset

Yes

Only in foggy conditions

11 / 30

Which statement is false? The driver must be aware of any other conditions anywhere on the vehicle that could affect safe operation including...

Any component that is loose enough that it is an imminent hazard or could become detached from the vehicle

The rear view mirror is secure

Electrical components or wiring showing signs of damage

Missing locking pins in the sliding bogie

12 / 30

When checking hoses on a trip inspection, what are you not checking for?

Fraying

Bulges

Correct size

Leaks

13 / 30

When performing a trip inspection, does the driver need to test the function of cab and sleeper doors to confirm whether the doors open properly and close securely?

Just the driver's door

Just the cab doors

Both

Not the sleep doors

14 / 30

After a trip inspection has been completed, where does the inspection report remain?

With the head of maintenance

With the carrier

In the carrier's office files

With the driver

15 / 30

What is not part of the trip inspection of driver's controls?

Start the engine and ensure gauges, audible and visual indicators, and instruments function properly.

Press and release the accelerator pedal. Check the engine response and look for binding/sticking

Turn the key and confirm that all applicable gauges and warning lights activate

Listen to the turn indicators

16 / 30

A trip inspection does not include...

Carrier's name

Driver's gender

The legible printed name of the person who performed the inspection

The date

17 / 30

What is not a major defect when inspecting air brakes?

Audible air leak

Pushrod stroke of any brake exceeds the adjustment limit that constitutes a hazardous condition

Air-loss rate exceeds the limit that constitutes a hazardous condition

Low air warning system does not work properly or gives low air warning

18 / 30

Which statement is false? Before proceeding down the grade, truck drivers equipped with air operated braking systems must check...

Drums for overheating

Vacuum booster operating

For air leaks

Security of glad hands and lines

19 / 30

When driving the bus and executing a sharp right turn, how does the driver know they have moved forward far enough to make the turn safely?

None of these

The driver can see the left side curb over their shoulder

The side street can be sighted through the front entrance door

The right curb can be seen through the side mirror

20 / 30

When checking tires on a trip inspection, which is not required?

Examine tires for excessive or uneven wear. Ensure tread depth meets jurisdictional requirements

Ensure the mudflaps are long enough

Examine treads and sidewall of each tire for signs of damage, such as cuts, bulges or exposed cords

Inspect and ensure no tires are leaking or flat

21 / 30

When do you have to report any vehicle body damage?

Any and all scratches

Damage that may affect safe operation

None of these

Damage that may affect aerodynamics

22 / 30

When approaching railway tracks, operators of school buses shall bring the school bus to a full stop how far from the front of the bus to the closest railway track?

Not closer than five metres or more than 15 metres measured

Not closer than three metres or more than 15 metres measured

Not closer than five metres or more than 10 metres measured

Not closer than two metres or more than 12 metres measured

23 / 30

To execute a sharp right turn the driver should position the bus how far from the curb on the approach to the intersection?

30 cm

3 m

50 cm

1 to 2 metres

24 / 30

When checking the fuel system during a trip inspecting, what is not part of the check?

Inspect all accessible straps to ensure they are secure, and free of damage. Check for missing straps

Ensure fuel caps are present and secure

Ensure no fuel is leaking from anywhere on the vehicle

Ensure the spare cap is in place

25 / 30

If possible when loading or unloading passengers outside of a city, where should the bus be stopped?

In the right-most lane

Clear of the travelled portion of the highway

None of these

Straddling the left and right lane so traffic can't pass

26 / 30

When checking the lamps and reflectors, which is not a major defect?

Failure of both rearmost tail lamps when lamps are required to be lit

Failure of both low-beam headlamps when lamps are required to be lit

Lamp does not work properly

Failure of one rearmost turnindicator lamp at any time

27 / 30

What is not a major defect when inspecting cargo securement?

Cargo securement device is missing, does not work properly or its condition does not comply with the Cargo Securement Regulation

Cargo is covered but the cover is not attached, or does not cover the cargo, in a manner that complies with the Cargo Securement Regulation

Cargo is not covered or is not secure

Cargo cover's condition does not comply with the Cargo Securement Regulation

28 / 30

If a driver believes or suspects that there is a safety defect, they must report that belief or suspicion to whom?

No one

The head of maintenance

The nearest MTO office

The carrier

29 / 30

Can a driver collect fares, make change or load or unload passengers while the vehicle is in motion?

Yes

At slow speeds

If done carefully

30 / 30

When checking the suspension system during a trip inspection, which is not a minor defect?

Suspension fastener is loose, missing or broken

Air leak in air suspension system.

Cracked or broken main spring leaf, or more than one broken spring leaf

Broken spring leaf.

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