Manitoba Professional Driver Test 06

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1 / 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?

A poor distribution of weight

None of these

Poor tires

Broken scales

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 provincial government

The employee

The health and safety representative

The employer

3 / 30

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

Displaying the appropriate safety marks in the proper manner and location

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

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

Retaining all documents for 6 months

4 / 30

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

The carrier

The dock workers who loaded the truck or trailer

The driver

Both the driver and the owner of the vehicle

5 / 30

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

Two metres

One metre

Four metres

Three metres

6 / 30

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

30 km/h

25 km/h

20 km/h

40 km/h

7 / 30

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

It's more difficult to unload

The distribution of load may cause the frame to bend

The driver would have a blocked view out the rear

It's tougher to maneuver the vehicle

8 / 30

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

Green

Orange

Red

White

9 / 30

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

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

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

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

10 / 30

Why should loads be checked often?

So it can be added to the post-trip inspection

None of these

In case a peace officer wants to check it

To prevent shifting or loss of any portion of the load

11 / 30

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

A minimum of 75 metres

A minimum of 60 metres

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

A minimum of 100 metres

12 / 30

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

None of these

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

The truck would not be able to accelerate correctly

It would make unloading more difficult

13 / 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?

On the left and right near the front

On the left and right near the rear

Both on the left side

Both on the right side

14 / 30

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

90%

60%

70%

50%

15 / 30

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

80% on the rear wheels

Split equally

60% on the rear wheels

75% on the rear wheels

16 / 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

Both on the right side

On the left and right near the front

On the left and right near the rear

17 / 30

What is the consignor responsible for?

Nothing

Helping the driver load the truck or trailer

Supplying the driver with the route

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

18 / 30

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

The operator

The owner and operator

The owner

The dispatcher

19 / 30

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

Every 30 months

Every 36 months

Every 24 months

Every 18 months

20 / 30

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

45 cm square

30 cm square

25 cm square

50 cm square

21 / 30

Why should the load always be centred?

To give the proper wheel load distribution

To provide better cornering

To help with acceleration

It's in the manual

22 / 30

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

The truck or trailer is working safely

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

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

It is given to the initial carrier

23 / 30

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

Poor mileage

Poor visibility through the mirrors

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

The vehicle won't steer as well

24 / 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

It's more difficult to unload from the other side

This overloads one spring and the tires on that side

25 / 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

A reportable dangerous occurrence or a collision involving dangerous goods

When the delivery of certain explosives is ahead of schedule

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

26 / 30

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 employer

The consignor

The health and safety representative

None of these

27 / 30

Who are dangerous goods routes are authorized by?

The employer

Federal legislation

Provincial legislation

Civic bylaw and the respective civic administration

28 / 30

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

They receive a 30-day license suspension

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 warning

29 / 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 to keep the boxes close together

To prevent littering the highway

It helps with aerodynamics

30 / 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

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

Must log how many weigh stations they pass

They only apply to tandem truck and trailers

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