rules 5-9 Flashcards

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1
Q

Every year of driving without convictions, suspensions or at fault will move you how far up the Driver Safety Rating scale?

A

one level

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2
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What percentage of traffic fatalities in Manitoba can be attributed to impaired drivers?

A

50%

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3
Q

Aggressive driving can increase fuel consumption by up to…?

A

25%

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4
Q

When you’re driving in the city, using your air conditioner can increase fuel consumption by up to…?

A

20%

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5
Q

The Manitoba Mature Driver Program is intended to…?

A

sharpen the skills of senior drivers

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6
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If you drive a manual car, which of these can you use to enable you to drive more efficiently by knowing when to change gear?

A

tachometer

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7
Q

If you have a permanent disability, your disability parking permit is valid for…?

A

36 months

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8
Q

If a person is seriously wounded in an accident, you should apply direct pressure with a clean piece of material over the wound, unless it is…?

A

a head injury

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9
Q

A person found guilty of driving related offences under the Manitoba Criminal Code will have a license suspension applied…?

A

from their 16th birthday

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10
Q

these things is a benefit of defensive driving?

A

Lower emissions
Lower fuel costs
Lower maintenance costs

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11
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You should use a block heater in the winter to improve fuel efficiency. How long before you plan to drive should you turn it on?

A

2 hours

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12
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Cruise control is useful for saving fuel, except…?

A

When going up and down hills

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13
Q

If you have to attend a show cause hearing any of these are possible consequences

A

Compulsory driver course
Licence restrictions
Licence suspension

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14
Q

Carbon dioxide per rider emissions in the average family car is how many times greater than the amount produced per rider by a half empty bus?

A

4 times

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15
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If you are found driving while suspended, the vehicle you are operating will immediately be impounded for a minimum of how long?

A

30 days

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16
Q

You only need to use a remote starter on cold mornings…?

A

30 seconds before you set off

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17
Q

How long does your engine have to idle for before it will help burn more fuel than would be needed to turn it off and start it up again?

A

10 seconds

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18
Q

The second time in 10 years you are stopped with a blood-alcohol concentration between .05 and .08, you will receive a license suspension of…?

A

15 days

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19
Q

If you cruise on the highway at 120 KM/H instead of 100 KM/H, you will increase your fuel consumption by up to…?

A

20%

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20
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A clogged air filter can increase fuel consumption by up to…?

A

10%

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21
Q

If you injure or kill a domestic (owned) animal when driving, and you remove it from the road, if you cannot discover the owner you must report the incident to whom?

A

The clerk of the local municipality

22
Q

Which of these is the best time to check your tyre pressures?

A

After your car has been sitting overnight

23
Q

If you drop down the Manitoba Driver Safety Ratings, you are likely to end up paying more for…?

A

YOUR INSURANCE

24
Q

How many suspensions within a 10 year period will trigger the requirements for you to complete an Impaired Driver Assessment at the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba at your own expense?

A

2

25
Q

How many points are there on the Manitoba Driver Safety Rating scale?

A

36

26
Q

Refusal to supply a breath or blood sample to police when required to do so will see you moved how many points down the Driver Safety Rating scale.

A

5

27
Q

On which of these trips will your engine work most efficiently?

A

10 km

28
Q

You can apply for a physical disability parking permit if you require full-time assistance from a mobility aid or you cannot walk how far without great difficulty or danger to your health and safety?

A

50 m

29
Q

When entering a freeway you should

A

Signal and increase your speed to merge smoothly with traffic

30
Q

On a roadway where traffic is moving in both directions, in what position must you be before making a left turn?

A

Immediately to the right of the centerline of the roadway

31
Q

A flashing yellow beacon above an intersection

A

warns you to drive with caution

32
Q

In what lane of traffic should you drive when you intend to make a right-hand turn?

A

Close to the right side of the roadway

33
Q

When parking facing downhill:

A

Turn your front wheels towards the curb or right shoulder

34
Q

In what position on the roadway must you be before marking a left turn from a one-way traffic street?

A

close to the left side of the roadwway

35
Q

Never change lanes without:

A

Signaling, checking the rear view mirror and checking blind spots

36
Q

When a right turn against a red signal light is permitted, what does the law require you to do before entering the intersection and making a turn?

A

You may turn right on a red light only after coming to a complete stop and waiting until the way is clear

37
Q

Before moving from a parked position:

A

Always signal and check for traffic, pulling out only when it is safe to do so

38
Q

If a tire blows out:

A

Take your foot off the gas pedal to slow down and steer the vehicle firmly in the direction you want to go

39
Q

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

A

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

40
Q

The most important part of driving a curve or corner is to:

A

slow down before you get to it

41
Q

What must a driver do before entering a highway from a private road or driveway?

A

Yield right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the highway

42
Q

If the signal light changes from green to amber as you approach an intersection, what should you do?

A

Stop. If stop cannot be made safely proceed with caution

43
Q

What should you do when a car is stopped at a marked crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross?

A

Do not pass any vehicle within 30 metres of a pedestrian crossover

44
Q

Hydroplaning can cause your vehicle to skid. The term “hydroplaning” means:

A

Your tires ride on top of the water, like water skis

45
Q

Upon approaching a Yield sign, what does the law require you to do?

A

Slow down, stop if necessary and go only when the way is clear

46
Q

Coming to a complete stop at an intersection is required, but where do you stop if there is no stop line, crosswalk or sidewalk?

A

Stop at the edge of the intersection

47
Q

Vehicles equipped with ABS should provide controlled braking on slippery surfaces automatically…?

A

true

48
Q

What should you do when exiting a freeway?

A

Signal, move into the deceleration lane, reduce speed gradually and obey exit signs

49
Q

What is the safest action to take when your vehicle drives over black ice?

A

Calmly remove you foot off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go

50
Q

What is meant by ‘overdriving’ your headlights?

A

You go so fast that your stopping distance is farther than you can see with your headlights

51
Q

What should you do if you become stranded in snow?

A

Run your vehicle engine for approximately 5 minutes every hour to avoid effects of carbon monoxide