Manitoba Professional Driver Test 06

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Who must ensure that the shipping document contains all the required information in the order specified, that the document is signed and is accompanied by any other required documents or certificates, and that it is given to the initial carried?

The consignor

None of these

The health and safety representative

The employer

2 / 30

Who is s responsible to ensure that employees are trained with respect to the dangerous goods that will be assigned to them?

The employee

The employer

The provincial government

The health and safety representative

3 / 30

Which statement is false? The regulations provide that the shipping document shall be located during transport as follows...

When the driver is in the cab, one copy must be in the cab within the driver's reach or in a pocket mounted on the driver's door

In cases that are not covered by the above, leave the shipping document in an accessible, identifiable waterproof receptacle securely attached to the transport unit

When the driver is not in the cab, one copy must be with the driver at all times

If the transport unit is a tractor-trailer and the trailer containing dangerous goods is detached and left in a parking area, leave a copy of the shipping document with the person in charge of the parking area

4 / 30

Which statement is false? Whoever is in charge of dangerous goods must report to a designated authority in the event of...

Any discharge, emission or escape of dangerous goods from any container, packaging or means of transport

The loss, theft or misplacement of a consignment of products of certain classes of dangerous goods

A reportable dangerous occurrence or a collision involving dangerous goods

When the delivery of certain explosives is ahead of schedule

5 / 30

When loading trailers, the average design provides for about how much of the payload on the rear tires?

75% on the rear wheels

60% on the rear wheels

80% on the rear wheels

Split equally

6 / 30

What happens to drivers convicted of using a weight-restricted road with a vehicle whose weight is over the allowable weight limit?

The vehicle is placed out of service

Must pay fines based on the difference between the actual weight and the allowable weight

They receive a 30-day license suspension

They receive a warning

7 / 30

Even though the total load may not be over the total carrying capacity of the vehicle, Is there anything that could be overloading an axle or set of tires?

None of these

Broken scales

A poor distribution of weight

Poor tires

8 / 30

Why should loads consisting of loose materials hauled in open boxes, such as wood chips, paper, refuse, gravel and stones be covered with a tarpaulin?

To keep the load a surprise to other motorists

It helps with aerodynamics

To prevent littering the highway

It helps to keep the boxes close together

9 / 30

Since littering is a chargeable offence, who would be charged if the driver lost part of their load?

The carrier

Both the driver and the owner of the vehicle

The driver

The dock workers who loaded the truck or trailer

10 / 30

A projection that exceeds how far beyond the front bumper is not allowed unless authorized in a permit?

Four metres

One metre

Three metres

Two metres

11 / 30

If the rear overhang exceeds one metre, it must carry a red flag which is how big?

45 cm square

50 cm square

25 cm square

30 cm square

12 / 30

Why should a very heavy load not be positioned at the very rear of the truck?

The truck would not be able to accelerate correctly

It would make unloading more difficult

The frame could bend, the rear tires are extremely overloaded and enough weight is taken from the front tires to make steering almost impossible

None of these

13 / 30

The red flag at the end of a load must be visible from what distance?

A minimum of 60 metres

It doesn't matter as long as it's seen

A minimum of 100 metres

A minimum of 75 metres

14 / 30

Why should loads be checked often?

None of these

So it can be added to the post-trip inspection

To prevent shifting or loss of any portion of the load

In case a peace officer wants to check it

15 / 30

Whether the weigh station is stationary or portable, what must the driver do when they see the signs?

Must report as directed by the posted signs or on the request of a peace officer

Must log how many weigh stations they pass

They don't have to do anything if the vehicle's GVWR is 4500 or more

They only apply to tandem truck and trailers

16 / 30

If approaching a farm vehicle, what is the maximum speed they can travel?

25 km/h

30 km/h

40 km/h

20 km/h

17 / 30

Which statement is false? With regards to dangerous goods, the carrier is responsible for...

Replacing any safety marks that are damaged or lost while the consignment is in the carrier's charge

Refusing consignments of dangerous goods that do not meet the requirements of the regulations

Retaining all documents for 6 months

Displaying the appropriate safety marks in the proper manner and location

18 / 30

If there is anon-flammable gas being transported, what colour is the placard?

White

Orange

Red

Green

19 / 30

Why should the load always be centred?

It's in the manual

To provide better cornering

To help with acceleration

To give the proper wheel load distribution

20 / 30

While traveling at night, there must be two lamps, each of which casts a green or amber light visible from an oncoming vehicle. Where should they be located?

Both on the left side

On the left and right near the front

Both on the right side

On the left and right near the rear

21 / 30

Why should a very heavy concentrated load not be positioned against the cab?

The distribution of load may cause the frame to bend

It's tougher to maneuver the vehicle

The driver would have a blocked view out the rear

It's more difficult to unload

22 / 30

When loading trucks, the average design provides for about how much of the payload on the rear tires?

50%

60%

70%

90%

23 / 30

Which statement is false? The consignor must ensure...

It is given to the initial carrier

The shipping document contains all the required information in the order specified

The truck or trailer is working safely

The document is signed and is accompanied by any other required documents or certificates

24 / 30

What is the consignor responsible for?

Supplying the driver with the route

Supplying the initial carrier with the appropriate safety marks, like placards

Nothing

Helping the driver load the truck or trailer

25 / 30

Who is responsible for any damage the overweight vehicle causes to any part of a highway?

The operator

The dispatcher

The owner

The owner and operator

26 / 30

What is the problem of overloading an axle or set of tires?

Poor mileage

Undue stress could be placed on the frame resulting in permanent damage and steering misalignment

Poor visibility through the mirrors

The vehicle won't steer as well

27 / 30

Why should a very heavy load not be positioned on one side?

It's tougher to use that particular side mirror

It may cause the vehicle turn in the direction where weight is loaded

This overloads one spring and the tires on that side

It's more difficult to unload from the other side

28 / 30

While traveling at night, there must be two lamps, each of which casts a red light visible from an oncoming vehicle. Where should they be located?

Both on the left side

On the left and right near the front

Both on the right side

On the left and right near the rear

29 / 30

When dangerous goods training is complete, that person is issued a training certificate. How often should training certificates be renewed?

Every 36 months

Every 30 months

Every 18 months

Every 24 months

30 / 30

Who are dangerous goods routes are authorized by?

The employer

Federal legislation

Provincial legislation

Civic bylaw and the respective civic administration

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