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1.When a streetcar is stopped for passengers to enter and exit where there is no safety zone, what are you required to do before passing the streetcar?

Pass on the left side when the way is clear

Sound horn and pass with caution

Stop at least 2 metres behind the rear doors where passengers are getting off or on

Stop behind the rear of the streetcar and then proceed

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2.When you approach a bus that has flashing red lights, you are required to:

Honk to let the bus know you are in close proximity

Slow down

Speed up

Stop

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3.How long does it take to move up one level on the Driver Safety Rating scale?

2 years.

3 months.

6 months.

1year

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4.Under ideal night driving conditions, how far ahead can drivers see with low beams?

15 metres ahead

30 metres ahead

110 metres ahead

60 metres ahead

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5.Which of the following is NOT an example of a Criminal Code driving offence?

Impaired driving causing bodily harm or death

Dangerous driving

Having a blood alcohol concentration level between 0.05 and 0.08

Refusing to provide a breath or blood sample to police or refusing to perform a physical coordination test or drug recognition evaluation

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6.When does a vehicle crossing the border between Canada and the United States need to stop and report to a customs officer?

All vehicles must stop unless their load is in transit or bonded.

All vehicles traveling into Canada must stop, but vehicles traveling into the United States do not need to stop.

All vehicles traveling into the United States must stop, but vehicles traveling into Canada do not need to stop.

All vehicles must stop. There are no exceptions

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7.When are you required to use DRL headlights?

When there is rain or fog, or your vision is otherwise impaired.

Never.

At night-time.

At all times.

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8.What is the minimum fine for the conviction of an impaired driving offence under the Criminal Code?

$750

$500

$1,000

$250

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9.Who must wear the complete seatbelt assembly while the motor vehicle is being operated?

Only the driver.

The driver and all passengers under the age of twelve.

All drivers and passengers in the cab or sleeper berth.

The driver and all passengers under the age of five and under 23 kilograms in weight.

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10.John was stopped for driving under the influence of alcohol. His blood alcohol level was 0.06. He has had one previous license suspensions in the past 10 years. What consequences does John face?

24-hour driver's licence suspension.

7-day driver's licence suspension.

None of these, as the blood alcohol concentration was below 0.08.

15-day driver's licence suspension

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11.By choosing to drive on a flat, multi-lane highway compared to a suburban route, your fuel efficiency improves by:

5 to 10 per cent

10 to 20 per cent

25 to 35 per cent

30 to 50 per cent

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12.How long should you let your vehicle warm up when the temperature is below zero degrees Celsius?

Five to seven minutes

Seven to ten minutes

No warm up time is needed.

Two to five minutes

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13.When should you use high beam headlights?

Anytime it is too dark to see by low beam headlights and in fog.

Only when driving in open country without other cars nearby.

Anytime it is too dark to see by low beam headlights.

Anytime it is too dark to see by low beam headlights and when driving by street lights.

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14.Which of the following should NOT be used to combat fuel, oil or grease fires?

Fire extinguisher

Dirt

Water

Sand

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15.What actions should you take if a vehicle fire starts under the hood of a car?

Throw the hood of the car open and use the entire contents of the fire extinguisher immediately.

Raise the hood very slightly and use the fire extinguisher only enough to knock down flames.

Raise the hood very slightly and use the entire contents of the first extinguisher immediately.

Throw the hood of the car open and use the fire extinguisher only enough to knock down flames.

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16.What is 'microsleep' and how is it connected to driving safety?

A short period of time, usually seconds, when the brain tunes out what is going on around it. A driver will have no knowledge of that last few seconds or sometimes minutes.

The sleeping time that has been missed and must be repaid over an extended period of time. If a person continually robs their body of sleep for long periods, it will begin to affect their health and driving ability.

Sleeping less than one full sleep cycle. This can cause fatigue and lead to accidents. When a driver becomes inattentive because of uninteresting terrain. When this happens, drivers may not be aware of their surroundings and will not be alert to changing traffic conditions.

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17.About what per cent of Canada's greenhouse gas emissions are produced with the road transportation sector?

20 per cent

10 per cent

15 per cent

25per cent

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18.Which of the following statements about driving under the influence of prescription drugs is NOT true?

You should always discuss the possible effects of any medication with your doctor or pharmacist.

If you drive while impaired by medication, you may face the same consequences as if you were impaired by alcohol.

Always carry prescription drugs in their original containers.

If taken in the prescribed dosages, tranquilizers, antidepressants, sleeping pills and similar prescription drugs will not affect driving ability.

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19.Which is NOT a potential consequence of driving a motor vehicle while suspended?

Fine of up to $2,000

Imprisonment for up to five years

Appealable driver's licence prohibition

Immediately impounded for a minimum of 30 days

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20.When should you use low beam headlights?

When approaching other cars.

All of these are instances in which you should use low beam headlights.

When following another vehicle closely.

When driving by street lights or in fog.

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21.Is using a hand-held cellular device while driving illegal?

Using a hand-held cellular device to text while driving is illegal, but it is legal to make calls with the device. Neither is encouraged.

Using a hand-held cellular device to make calls while driving is illegal, but it is legal to text with the device. Neither is encouraged.

Yes, using a hand-held cellular device to call or text while driving is illegal in Manitoba.

No, using a hand-held cellular device while driving is not illegal, but it is discouraged.

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22.Which is NOT an effect of alcohol impairment on driving?

Reduced alertness

Distorted vision

Impaired judgment

Accelerated reflexes

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23.Which of the following is NOT a smart driving practice?

Rev your vehicle to make it warm up more quickly.

Use cruise control where appropriate.

Ensure oil and air pressure are in their normal operating ranges during start up.

Back off the accelerator when going over the top of a hill and let gravity and momentum do the work.

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24.What are the potential consequences for driving with a blood alcohol concentration over 0.08?

All of these

Mandatory Impaired Driver Assessment at your expense

Immediate three-month Administrative License Suspension

Payment of a driver's license reinstatement charge

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25.Which of the following is a way to minimize the hazards of night driving?

All of the above.

Keep the interior lights on for additional light

Dim your lights at least 450 meters from oncoming vehicles

Accelerate when nearing a curve

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26.What is the effect of an engine that turns over too slowly?

All of the above.

The engine tends to jerk or lurch and can damage the vehicle.

The engine consumes more fuel than is necessary.

The engine provides more power than it would at a higher rpm.

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27.How can you reduce glare from oncoming vehicles' headlights?

Look directly into the headlights of oncoming traffic.

Look down and avert your eyes from the road when passing other vehicles.

Look to the left edge of the roadway.

Look to the right edge of the roadway.

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28.When possible, how should you position your body with respect to the wind while fighting car fires?

The position of the wind does not matter.

Fight fires with your face to the wind.

Fight fires with the wind crossing your side.

Fight fires with your back to the wind.

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29.When possible, how should you position your body with respect to the wind while fighting car fires?

The position of the wind does not matter.

Fight fires with your face to the wind.

Fight fires with the wind crossing your side.

Fight fires with your back to the wind.

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30.Which of the following is an example of a driver distraction that can increase the likelihood of collision?

Smoking while driving.

Eating while driving.

Adjusting the radio or MP3 player or changing CDs while driving.

All of these are examples of driver distractions.

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31.Which of the following describes the proper hand placement for the steering wheel?

Hands should be placed at the nine o'clock and three o'clock positions.

Hands should be placed at the eight o'clock and four o'clock positions.

Hands should be placed at the ten o'clock and two o'clock positions.

Hands should be placed at the six o'clock and twelve o'clock positions.

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32.Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent vehicle fires?

Shut off engines when refueling vehicles.

Check tire pressure often.

Throw any cigarette butts out of your vehicle window.

Ensure parking brakes are fully released when driving.

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33.The best way to stop quickly on a wet or icy roadway is to:

Apply brakes the same way you always do

Brake, if wheels lock then release pressure until you come to a stop

Keep foot off brake, change into a lower gear, and let the engine brake by itself

Put brakes on hard and try to prevent vehicle from skidding

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34.Which of the following types of glasses should not be worn when driving at night?

Bi-focal

Half-moon

Round

Tinted

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35.An air dryer removes moisture, which is then expelled when the:

Compressor reaches the cut-out pressure

Low air warning device is activated

Service brakes are engaged

Spring brakes are applied/engaged

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36.How should you be checking your blindspots?

Ask your passenger in the backseat

Check your mirrors and turn your head

Check your rear view mirror

Check your sideview mirror

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37.When going down a steep hill, you should:

Put your car into neutral

Shift to a higher gear

Shift to a lower gear

Slam on the brakes

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38.What does overdriving your headlights mean?

You are driving faster than your stopping distance allows you to see

You are driving too slow

You need to turn off your highbeams

Your highbeams are constantly on

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39.A hit and run is a violation of:

Criminal Code

Highway Safety Code

All of the above

None of the above

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40.You must inform the Ministry of Transportation about what changes?

Name change

Vehicle change

Address change

All of the above

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41.If you have a G1 license, what are you not allowed to do?

Drive on roads with speed limits of 100km/h or more; drive between 9pm and 5am

. Drive on roads with speed limits of 100km/h or more; drive between midnight and 5am

Drive on roads with speed limits of 80km/h or more; drive between 9pm and 5am

Drive on roads with speed limits of 80km/h or more; drive between midnight and 5am

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42.If you are feeling tired it is best to stop as soon as you can. Until then you should:

Ensure a supply of fresh air

Gently tap the steering wheel

Increase your speed to find a stopping place quickly

Keep changing speed to improve concentration

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43. Is it legal to pass a vehicle on the right?

No

Yes, if passing a vehicle turning left or stopped waiting to turn left

Yes, in order to pass a slower moving vehicle

Yes, when passing a truck going up a steep hill

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44.If you have to make an emergency stop on a slippery surface, you should:

Only use the front brake

Quickly downshift

Use the front and rear brakes

Use the rear brakes

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45.What are spring brakes?

Brakes used for parking

If the air brakes leak down, springs press the brakes on to stop the vehicle

The spring on the brake pedal

None of the above

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1.When a streetcar is stopped for passengers to enter and exit where there is no safety zone, what are you required to do before passing the streetcar?

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2.When you approach a bus that has flashing red lights, you are required to:

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3.How long does it take to move up one level on the Driver Safety Rating scale?

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4.Under ideal night driving conditions, how far ahead can drivers see with low beams?

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5.Which of the following is NOT an example of a Criminal Code driving offence?

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7.When are you required to use DRL headlights?

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