Manitoba Professional Driver Test 07

This test covers various driving scenarios, such as proper signal usage, brake timing, and pre-trip inspections. Putting in the time and effort to study these concepts can significantly improve your chances of passing your official exam with ease. Don’t hesitate to take advantage of these resources and put yourself on the path toward becoming a skilled and responsible commercial truck driver.

1 / 30

At what point does liquid being transported have a direct impact on the handling or control of the vehicle?

When a tank is partially filled

When the tank if completely full

When the liquid is heavier than most other liquids

None of these

2 / 30

Combination vehicles with more than one trailer are subject to 'rear amplification'. What is this?

When the lateral acceleration by the tractor increases to the rear trailers

When the sound increases from the wheels in the rear trailer

When the sound decreases from the wheels in the rear trailer

When the lateral acceleration by the tractor is removed from the rear trailers

3 / 30

Any kind of shipping document may be used providing it contains all of the prescribed criteria for shipping documents required by the regulations except...

When dangerous goods that are to be transported as 'waste' or by air

The trip is less than 160 km

The goods are under pressure

None of these

4 / 30

When towing a disabled vehicle, the distance between the two vehicles must not exceed...

5 m

7 m

12 m

9 m

5 / 30

Passenger carrying vehicles with a seating capacity between 11 and 24 occupants (including the driver) require which class of license?

None of these

Class 6

Class 5

Class 4 or higher

6 / 30

Are some liquids heavier than others?

Yes

If there has been a miscalculation

Only when frozen

7 / 30

Can 'wide load' signs be displayed when a wide load is not actually being transported?

Yes

Only as a precaution

They can be used if the load has a high centre of gravity as well

8 / 30

What may change the centre of gravity of the vehicle for the driver negotiating a turn or curve?

Speed

When animals shift back and forth and side-to-side

On poor road conditions

When tires lose air pressure

9 / 30

What licence is required if the tow truck has more than two axles or if the towed vehicle's weight is over 4,540 kg?

Class 3

Class 4

Class 5

Class 2

10 / 30

Is it necessary to block the wheel of a trailer that is to be left for any length of time?

Yes

Only if it is unloaded

Only if it is loaded

11 / 30

How would you test to see that the fifth wheel jaws have locked to the trailer pin?

Do a tug test

Slide your fingers in to test it

Look

None of these

12 / 30

When connecting the trailers, which trailer should be hitched to the tractor?

The lightest

The longest

The shortest

The heaviest

13 / 30

Most tanks are considered to be full when they have reached what per cent of the tank capacity?

90%

50%

80%

70%

14 / 30

School bus drivers require which class of driver's licence if the school bus being operated has a seating capacity of over 36 occupants (including the driver) while carrying passengers?

Class 5

Class 2 or higher

Class 4

Class 3

15 / 30

Once the skid starts, if no corrective action is taken, the critical point can be reached in about how much time?

4 seconds

5 seconds

1.5 seconds

3.5 seconds

16 / 30

Some other tanks have compartments with baffles in them. What are referred to as baffles?

Walls with holes in them which help control the forward and backward movement of the liquid

Tubes which hold the liquid in the same location

None of these

Hoses within each compartment

17 / 30

Which statement is false? Which loads do not require a tarpaulin when they are being transported?

Mud

Earth

Snow

Water

18 / 30

Which statement is false? Situations that can quickly lead to skidding and jackknifing are...

Over braking causing a wheel to lock

Poor brake adjustment

Driving into curves too quickly causing the last trailer to skid

Typical movements of the steering wheel when changing lanes

19 / 30

Why is it difficult for the driver to feel a skid coming or even sense the trailer bouncing when driving a highway train?

Poor mirror set up

The driver is far away from the rear of the trailer

The driver is inattentive

Poor driving skills

20 / 30

In the event of spills or other hazards relating to dangerous goods, who are drivers not required to contact?

The nearest police agency

The provincial conservation department

Fire department

Transport Canada

21 / 30

Which statement is false? Jackknifing can be caused by one of the following...

The tail trailer pushes forward because of harsh acceleration

The rear wheels of the tractor skid as a result of irregular braking or poor traction

The rear of the tractor swings forward as a result of irregular braking, an extremely uneven road surface, high winds or an abrupt turn of the steering wheel

The tail trailer pushes the lead trailer because of uneven load distribution and abrupt braking

22 / 30

All tow trucks must be equipped with a flashing or oscillating amber light clearly visible from a distance of...

300 m

100 m

120 m

150 m

23 / 30

To reduce the risk of a collision, the driver of a highway train must...

Brake late so as momentum does not suffer

Avoid making abrupt movements with the steering wheel

Become more aerodynamic

Stay on the throttle at all times

24 / 30

What causes vehicles transporting hanging meat to become unstable?

None of these

The high centre of gravity

The weight of the load

The swaying of the hanging meat

25 / 30

What is a highway train is referred to as?

A combination vehicle made up of a tractor, more than one trailer, and may include converter dollies

When drivers follow closely to one another

Any towed vehicle

None of these

26 / 30

Vehicles displaying a dangerous goods placard must stop where?

At the top of a hill before descending

They don't

At all green lights before turning right

Uncontrolled railway crossings

27 / 30

When transporting livestock does the vehicle need to be equipped with partitions adequate to separate different species, kinds, classes, types or sizes of livestock?

Only with pigs

Only with chickens

Yes

28 / 30

When slowing or braking with a tank truck, what is often created within the tank?

Hydrogen

Anti-gravity

Sloshing

Hydroplaning

29 / 30

What can reduce the risk of a trailer being unstable and risk rolling over?

Keeping the centre of gravity as low as possible

Ensuring the brakes are properly adjusted

Securing the load with proper straps

Good driving habits

30 / 30

What class of driver's licence is required if the bus being operated has a seating capacity of over 24 occupants (including the driver) while carrying passengers?

Class 2 or higher

Class 3

Class 4

Class 5

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