Manitoba Class 5 Learner's Driving Test Highway and Expressway Driving 2

Question 1

On a Manitoba highway, what should you do if you experience a tire blowout?

Accepted Answer

Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and gradually steer to the shoulder without braking suddenly

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Brake hard and pull over immediately

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Speed up to maintain control

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Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the blowout

Question 2

What is the danger of driving in the blind spot of a large truck on a Manitoba highway?

Accepted Answer

The truck driver cannot see you, which increases the risk of a lane-change collision

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There is no danger if you maintain your speed

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Blind spots only exist on the left side

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Blind spots only matter when the truck is turning

Question 3

On a Manitoba highway, what should you do if you see an animal on or near the road?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, scan for more animals, and be prepared to stop

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Speed up to pass before the animal moves

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Swerve to avoid the animal at all costs

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Flash your headlights repeatedly

Question 4

What is 'highway hypnosis' and how can you prevent it on long Manitoba highway drives?

Accepted Answer

A drowsy, trance-like state from long monotonous driving — prevent it by taking breaks, varying speed, and staying mentally engaged

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A medical condition requiring medication

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Fear of highway driving

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Sensitivity to highway lights at night

Question 5

On a Manitoba highway, how should you pass a slower vehicle safely?

Accepted Answer

Signal, check mirrors and blind spots, move to the left lane, pass, then signal and return to the right lane when you can see the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror

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Flash your lights and pass on the right

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Tailgate until they move over

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Pass on the shoulder

Question 6

What should you do if your vehicle breaks down on a Manitoba highway?

Accepted Answer

Safely pull onto the shoulder as far right as possible, activate hazard lights, and place emergency markers if available

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Stop in the driving lane and put on hazard lights

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Abandon the vehicle and walk to the nearest town

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Flag down another vehicle for a tow