Manitoba Commercial Drivers License Class 1 Practice Test 5

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Manitoba Class 1 Practice Test 5

A 20 question practice test to help prepare you for the Class 1 knowledge test in Manitoba

1 / 20

What is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating?

Maximum weight of the vehicle, driver, and load combined

The weight of the load

Determines which bridges the truck can cross

Maximum size of the load the truck can carry

2 / 20

What is brake lag time?

Total weekly braking time

The time between pressing the pedal and coming to a complete stop

The time it takes to recognize the hazard and press the brake pedal

The time between pressing the pedal and the brakes engaging

3 / 20

What is the best way to inspect an air compressor?

With the engine on and in high gear

With the engine on in first gear

With the engine off

With the engine on in neutral

4 / 20

What is the first step of the pre-trip?

Chock the wheels

Start the engine

Release the brakes

Open the hood

5 / 20

What should a trailer hand valve be used for?

Stopping the trailer at stop lights

Applying the spring brakes

To link a trailer that is not equipped with spring brakes

Lowering the trailers landing gear

6 / 20

When backing up a to a trailer, align the 5th wheel slot with?

None of the above

The kingpin on the trailer

The trailer

The lines painted on the pavement

7 / 20

Once you've started driving, when should you check your brakes?

At the stop light

Within 25 metres

Within 10 metres

Once on the road

8 / 20

What does this sign mean?

The speed limit changes to 50km/h ahead

Police up ahead

Highway 50 is ahead

The speed limit is 50km/h

9 / 20

What does this sign tell you?

This is the exit for the brake check area

Tells you brake check area is coming up

Exit sign for the town Brake Check

This is the exit for a parking area to take a break in

10 / 20

What type of license do you need to driver a semi trailer?

Class D / Class 3

Class M / Class 6

Class Z

Class A / Class 1

11 / 20

A commercial vehicle with air brakes engaged must not lose air pressure faster than?

26 kPa/minute

21 kPa/minute

38 kPa/minute

32 kPa/minute

12 / 20

When should you be ready to stop for a school bus?

Anytime

During the day

In residential areas only

School hours

13 / 20

How many previous days must a drivers log keep track of?

Seven

Twenty one

Fourteen

Thirty

14 / 20

What does this sign tell you?

Defines a commercial vehicle parking area

Police truck supply route

Parking beside trucks only

Trucks parked on the road up ahead

15 / 20

What does this sign mean?

Truck entrance is to the left

Loading docks are to the right

All vehicle enter to the left

Trucking school starts to the left

16 / 20

What emergency items are required in a commercial vehicle?

Flags, first aid kit and flashlight

Flares, first aid kit fire extinguisher, and flashlight

Traffic cones, first aid kit and fire extinguisher

Gloves, first aid kit and fire extinguisher

17 / 20

How much air loss is allowed for a tractor and a trailer when the brakes are engaged?

28 kPa/minute

26 kPa/minute

32 kPa/minute

34 kPa/minute

18 / 20

Driving a commercial vehicle on the road is?

Hard

A privilege

A freedom

A right

19 / 20

When towing a trailer, you will usually be able to tell if it is employing ABS by?

Looking at it

Checking for lights in your mirror

Listening for the sound of the ABS

The feel of the brake pedal

20 / 20

When can you adjust your own air brakes?

If you are certified or trained

When you are on the road

If it is an emergency

Never

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Many of the answers to the questions can be found in the driver hand books or learning materials your province provides.

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