Question 1 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
Manitoba road signs test: free practice
Manitoba road signs test: free practice with 20 sign questions.
Road-sign questions
Question 2 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign mean?
Question 3 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
Where are signs like this one usually placed?
Question 4 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign warn you of?
Question 5 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
At a crossing marked with this sign, red lights start to flash and bells ring. What should you do?
Question 6 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign warn you of?
Question 7 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What must you always do at this sign?
Question 8 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign tell you?
Question 9 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign warn you of?
Question 10 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
You see this sign. How should you check for trains?
Question 11 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
Sometimes a small tab under a sign like this one shows a number, such as 2. What does the number tell you?
Question 12 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this yellow diamond sign warn you of?
Question 13 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign mean?
Question 14 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
This sign warns you about a sign coming up. What shape will that sign have?
Question 15 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign mean?
Question 16 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign mean?
Question 17 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
Suppose a tab under a sign like this one reads 07:00-09:00, 16:00-18:00, MON-FRI. When does the sign apply?
Question 18 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign tell you to do?
Question 19 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this orange sign warn you of?
Question 20 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does the shape of this sign tell you about it?
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Answer each question to see the explanation. Keyboard: A–D or 1–4 to answer, N next, P previous.
Answers and explanations (text version)
The correct answer to each question above, why it is right, and where it comes from. Try the test first.
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
Question 2: C. Do not stop to wait in the area shown
In Manitoba this symbol with arrows means do not stop to wait in the area the arrows show.
Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Regulatory Signs
Question 3: D. Where a lane or road merges with another
Yield signs are usually found where one lane or road merges with another lane or road.
Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Yield Right-of-Way Signs
Question 4: C. Two roads merge into one ahead
This sign warns of merging roadways ahead, so watch for traffic joining your road from the side.
Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Warning Signs
Question 5: D. Be ready to stop, as a train is coming
Flashing lights and ringing bells on a railway crossing sign warn of an approaching train, so be prepared to stop.
Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Warning Signs
Question 6: B. Deer may cross the road ahead
This warning sign marks a deer crossing area ahead, so watch for deer on or near the road.
Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Warning Signs
Question 7: C. Come to a complete stop
The octagon is used only for stop signs. You must always come to a complete stop.
Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Sign Shapes and Colours
Question 8: D. A stop sign is ahead, so be ready to stop
This warning sign means there is a stop ahead. Slow down early so you can stop at the sign.
Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Warning Signs
Question 9: B. A bump in the road ahead
This warning sign means there is a bump ahead, so slow down before you reach it.
Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Warning Signs
Question 10: C. Slow down and look both ways along the angle of the tracks
After this advance sign, slow down and check right and left along the angle of the tracks shown, then go only when safe.
Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 6 Driving Responsibly — Railway Crossings
Question 11: D. There are two sets of tracks
The number on the square tab below a railway crossing sign gives the number of tracks at that crossing.
Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Warning Signs
Question 12: C. A hidden intersection ahead
This cross symbol on a yellow diamond warns of a hidden intersection ahead, where side traffic may be hard to see.
Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Warning Signs
Question 13: 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
Question 14: A. Eight sides (an octagon)
The octagon shape is used only for stop signs, and this warning sign means a stop is ahead.
Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Sign Shapes and Colours
Question 15: B. You may not make a U-turn here
A red circle and slash over a U-shaped arrow means no U-turn is allowed at this spot.
Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Regulatory Signs
Question 16: D. You must not enter this road
This red circle with a white bar means do not enter. You must not drive into that road from here.
Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Regulatory Signs
Question 17: A. 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday
On the 24-hour clock, 07:00-09:00 is 7 to 9 in the morning and 16:00-18:00 is 4 to 6 in the afternoon, Monday to Friday only.
Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Regulatory Signs
Question 18: C. Pass on the right side of the sign
This sign tells you to keep to the right of the sign itself, passing it on its right side.
Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Regulatory Signs
Question 19: D. Road work ahead
This orange diamond with a worker digging is the road work sign. Slow down to a safe speed.
Handbook: MPI Driver's Handbook, Ch. 4 Signs and Signals — Construction and Maintenance Signs
Question 20: 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
Manitoba/Canadian road signs (regulatory, warning, construction, information, school and transit signs, signs by shape and colour) as covered in the online Driver's Handbook; the test includes 'recognition of road signs'. 16 correct (80%) is our practice mark, not an official pass mark.
Canada road signs and what they mean
Our own simplified drawings of the signs learners meet most. The full list, with meanings, is in the Canada sign library; the official reference is the Driver's Handbook (online version).
Regulatory signs
Come to a full stop at the line or crosswalk, then go only when it is safe.
Slow down or stop and let traffic on the crossing road go first.
The highest speed allowed on this road.
You may not enter this road from this direction.
Traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow.
Left turns are not allowed here.
Right turns are not allowed here.
Turning around to go back the other way is not allowed here.
You may not turn right while facing a red light; wait for green.
Keep to the right of the median or traffic island.
You may not stop your vehicle at all between the signs, even for a moment, during the posted times.
You may stop between the signs only while picking up or dropping off passengers.
You may not park between the signs, though you may stop briefly to load or unload passengers or goods.
This lane is reserved for vehicles carrying at least the number of people shown.
Vehicles in this lane must turn left.
The centre lane is shared by drivers from both directions for making left turns only.
Traffic fines are increased here because the area needs extra care, often near schools or parks.
Marks a pedestrian crossover; be ready to stop and let pedestrians cross, waiting until they are completely across the road.
Marks the crossing itself; slow down, look both ways and stop if a train is coming.
Warning signs
You are near a school; slow down and watch for children.
The road curves right ahead; slow down before the bend.
A series of curves lies ahead; drive slowly and carefully.
Another road crosses ahead; watch for traffic from both sides.
A road joins from the right ahead; watch for vehicles entering.
Traffic will be joining your lane from the side ahead; adjust speed to let it merge.
The right lane ends ahead; drivers in it must move left when safe.
A median will separate the two directions ahead; keep right.
The one-way road ends ahead and oncoming traffic shares the road.
Traffic signals are ahead; be ready to stop.
A stop sign is ahead; slow down and prepare to stop.
Watch for people crossing the road ahead.
Railway tracks cross the road ahead; slow down and look and listen for trains.
The road is slippery when wet; slow down and avoid sudden moves.
Deer often cross in this area; slow down and stay alert, especially at dusk and dawn.
Marks an obstruction next to the road; the stripes slope down toward the side you should pass on.
Marks a sharp turn and shows which way to steer through it.
Temporary signs
Road work is ahead; slow down, watch for workers and follow work-zone signs.
A worker with a stop/slow sign is directing traffic ahead; obey their directions.
A lane is closed for work ahead; merge into the open lane early and smoothly.
The normal route is closed; follow the detour in the direction shown.