Practice test 1 of 10 — Manitoba class 5 test

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1. Question 1: A. A pedestrian crosswalk ahead

   This yellow diamond warns of a pedestrian crosswalk ahead. Watch for people crossing the road.

   Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Warning Signs

2. Question 2: C. Slow down and keep well to the right

   When you are being passed, slow down and move as far right as you safely can so the other driver can get by.

   Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 6 Driving Responsibly — Passing

3. Question 3: B. 3 months

   An out-of-country licence may be used for up to 3 months, or less if it expires or a Manitoba 5L or 5A licence is issued first.

   Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 1 The Class Licence System and Graduated Driver Licensing — Basic Class 5 Licensing Requirements

4. Question 4: D. A winding road ahead

   This warning sign means a winding road is ahead, with a series of curves. Slow down to keep control.

   Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Warning Signs

5. Question 5: C. 60 metres

   The handbook says you may not park on a curve outside a city, town or village "when the vehicle cannot be clearly seen from at least 60 metres in each direction".

   Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 8 Backing and Parking — Illegal Parking

6. Question 6: C. No, only a left turn is allowed

   The handbook says: "It's illegal to make a right turn at an intersection when a green left-arrow is shown with a red light, even if there's no sign indicating a right turn is prohibited on a red light."

   Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Traffic Control Signals

7. Question 7: A. On a curve in the road

   A U-turn is prohibited on any curve in the road, near hill crests without a clear view, and where a sign forbids it.

   Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 5 Starting, Lane Changing, Curves and Turning — U-turns

8. Question 8: D. Stop if needed and let the traffic go first

   At a yield sign, slow down and be ready to stop; if there is traffic, stop and let it go first.

   Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Yield Right-of-Way Signs

9. Question 9: A. It takes your eyes, hands and mind off driving

   Texting pulls your eyes off the road, your hands off the wheel and your mind off driving, all at once.

   Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 12 Unsafe Driving and Consequences — Distractions

10. Question 10: B. To match your speed to expressway traffic

    Use the merge lane to match your speed with expressway traffic so you can merge without stopping.

    Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 6 Driving Responsibly — Entering and Leaving an Expressway

11. Question 11: B. The road ends, so exit to the right or left

    This warning sign means the road ends ahead and you must exit to the right or to the left.

    Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Warning Signs

12. Question 12: C. Slow down and move to the far lane if it is safe

    Tow trucks are designated vehicles, so slow down and move to the lane farthest from them when it is safe.

    Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 6 Driving Responsibly — Emergency Vehicles

13. Question 13: A. Let the car on the right go first

    When two vehicles stop at a four-way stop together, the one on the left yields to the one on the right.

    Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Four-Way Stop Signs

14. Question 14: D. At least 9 metres

    The handbook says it is illegal to park "within nine metres (9 metres) of a stop sign or other traffic sign or signal posted at an intersection".

    Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 8 Backing and Parking — Illegal Parking

15. Question 15: B. Pull close to the right edge and stop

    Drive as close as you can to the right curb or edge of the road and stay stopped until it has passed.

    Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 6 Driving Responsibly — Emergency Vehicles

16. Question 16: B. The one on the side away from the curb

    Before pulling out from a parked spot, turn on the signal on the side away from the curb, then shoulder check before you move.

    Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 5 Starting, Lane Changing, Curves and Turning — Starting

17. Question 17: D. Low beams

    Low beams cut down the glare that reflects back at you from dense fog or snow.

    Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 10 Poor Driving Conditions — Reduced Visibility

18. Question 18: C. It sets a rule that you must obey

    Square or rectangular signs like this one regulate traffic, so each one sets a rule you must obey.

    Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Sign Shapes and Colours

19. Question 19: C. From a half hour before sunset to a half hour after sunrise

    Headlights must be on from a half hour before sunset until a half hour after sunrise, and also whenever visibility is poor.

    Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 9 Vehicle Equipment and Fuel Efficiency — Required Equipment

20. Question 20: D. An alternative route that rejoins your route

    An 'A' on a route sign marks an alternative route that will return to the route you are on.

    Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Guide and Information Signs

21. Question 21: C. 145 cm, 36 kg or nine years old

    Manitoba law keeps children in booster seats until they are at least 145 cm, 36 kg or nine years old.

    Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 9 Vehicle Equipment and Fuel Efficiency — Infant and Child Car Seats

22. Question 22: B. Drive slowly and press the brakes lightly

    Driving slowly while you press the brakes lightly helps dry them so they work properly again.

    Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 11 Driving Emergencies and Collisions — Wet Brakes

23. Question 23: B. Time

    Coffee, food, a cold shower and fresh air do not sober you up; only time lets your body get rid of alcohol.

    Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 12 Unsafe Driving and Consequences — Alcohol

24. Question 24: D. Left turns are not allowed

    A red circle and slash over a left arrow means no left turn. Left turns are not allowed here.

    Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Regulatory Signs

25. Question 25: B. No passing for traffic in either direction

    A double solid yellow line means passing is prohibited for traffic going either way.

    Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Pavement Markings

26. Question 26: C. 15 months

    Drivers must spend at least 15 months in the Intermediate Stage before they graduate to the Full Stage.

    Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 1 The Class Licence System and Graduated Driver Licensing — Graduated Driver Licensing

27. Question 27: C. Continue through the intersection

    If the light turns amber after you have entered the intersection, continue through instead of stopping.

    Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Traffic Control Signals

28. Question 28: C. The right lane ends ahead

    This warning sign shows that the right lane ends ahead, so be ready for traffic to change lanes.

    Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Warning Signs

29. Question 29: B. 40 km/h

    Where the posted limit is under 80 km/h, slow to no more than 40 km/h when passing a stopped emergency vehicle.

    Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 6 Driving Responsibly — Emergency Vehicles

30. Question 30: A. Creep slowly forward for a better view

    Once pedestrians are clear, you may move slowly forward to get a better view of traffic, then go when it is safe.

    Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Stop Signs