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Manitoba Class 5 Knowledge Practice Test 2026

To enter the Learner stage in Manitoba, you pass Manitoba Public Insurance’s Class 5 knowledge test. It is a 30-minute computer test. These practice questions cover Manitoba’s graduated driver licensing rules, the test itself, road signs and the rules of the road.

Read before you practiseStart with the Manitoba Driver’s Handbook Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    If you are taking high school driver education, what is the youngest age you can enter Manitoba’s Learner stage?
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    Answer: B. 15½

    The minimum age is 16, or 15½ if you are taking a high school driver education course.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    What is the minimum length of Manitoba’s Learner stage?
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    Answer: C. 9 months

    The Learner stage lasts at least 9 months, not counting any time your licence is interrupted.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    How long must a supervising driver have been fully licensed?
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    Answer: B. At least 3 years

    The supervising driver must have been a fully licensed driver for at least 36 months (three years).

  4. Question 4 of 25

    What blood alcohol level must a learner’s supervising driver stay under?
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    Answer: B. .05

    The supervising driver must have a blood alcohol concentration under .05 and must not fail a drug screening test.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    What amount of alcohol or drugs may a Learner stage driver have in their system?
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    Answer: C. None

    Learner stage drivers cannot have drugs or alcohol in their system.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    When a Manitoba learner is driving, who may sit in the front passenger seat?
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    Answer: B. Only the supervising driver

    Only the supervising driver may ride in the front seat with a learner.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    How many back-seat passengers may a Manitoba learner carry?
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    Answer: A. Up to the number of working rear seatbelts

    Learners may carry back-seat passengers up to the number of functioning rear seatbelts.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    Which activity is off-limits in the Learner stage but allowed in the Intermediate stage?
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    Answer: B. Towing a trailer

    Learners may not tow. Towing is permitted once you reach the Intermediate stage.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    What must you do to move from the Learner stage to the Intermediate stage?
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    Answer: B. Pass the Class 5 road test

    You enter the Intermediate stage after passing the Class 5 road test.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    What is the minimum length of the Intermediate stage?
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    Answer: A. 15 months

    The Intermediate stage lasts at least 15 months, not counting interruptions.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    An Intermediate driver is driving at 1 a.m. with no supervising driver. How many passengers may they carry?
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    Answer: A. One

    Between midnight and 5 a.m., Intermediate drivers may carry only one passenger unless a qualified supervising driver is in the front seat.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    Between 5 a.m. and midnight, what passengers may an Intermediate driver carry?
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    Answer: A. One front passenger plus back-seat passengers up to the number of seatbelts

    From 5 a.m. to midnight, Intermediate drivers may carry one front passenger and back-seat passengers up to the number of working seatbelts.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    For how long after entering the Full stage must a Manitoba driver have no alcohol or drugs in their system?
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    Answer: A. 36 months

    Drivers cannot have drugs or alcohol in their system for the first 36 months of the Full stage.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    When may a Manitoba driver supervise a learner?
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    Answer: A. After three years in the Full stage

    Drivers may supervise a learner after three years in the Full stage.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    Your Learner licence lapses for two months. What happens to that time?
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    Answer: B. It does not count toward the minimum stage length

    Time does not count toward the minimum stage length while your licence is interrupted or not kept active.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    How much time do you have to complete the Manitoba Class 5 knowledge test?
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    Answer: A. 30 minutes

    The knowledge test has a 30-minute time limit.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    Which statement about the Manitoba knowledge test is true?
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    Answer: A. It is a computer test and is not open book

    The test is computer-based and not open book. Cellphones and electronic devices are not allowed in the test area.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    In how many languages in total, including English and French, is the Manitoba Class 5 knowledge test offered?
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    Answer: A. 30

    The test is offered in English, French and 28 other languages, which is 30 in total.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    What help is available for every language the Manitoba knowledge test is offered in?
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    Answer: D. Audio of the questions

    Audio is available for all offered languages. Ask for it when you book.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    How far ahead can you book a Manitoba knowledge test appointment?
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    Answer: A. Up to 60 days

    Appointments can be booked up to 60 days in advance through an Autopac agent or MPI’s website.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    You are in the graduated licensing program and fail the knowledge test. How long must you wait to retake it?
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    Answer: D. 7 days

    Customers in the graduated licensing program wait 7 days after an unsuccessful knowledge test.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    What must you have before you can take the Class 5 road test?
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    Answer: A. Age 16 and at least nine months with a Class 5L licence

    You must be at least 16 and have held a 5L licence for at least nine months.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    You fail the Class 5 road test. How long must you wait before trying again?
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    Answer: C. 14 days

    There is a 14-day wait after an unsuccessful road test.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    You have failed the Class 5 road test three times. What must you do before a fourth test?
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    Answer: B. Take at least five hours of instruction from an MPI-permitted driving school

    After three failures you need at least five hours of professional instruction before a fourth test, and five more hours before each later test.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    Which item must the vehicle you use for a Manitoba road test have?
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    Answer: B. A working passenger-seat headrest

    The vehicle must be registered, insured, in good working order and have a functioning passenger-seat headrest.

What to know before the test

  • The Class 5 knowledge test is a computer test with a 30-minute time limit. It is not open book, and phones are not allowed in the test area.
  • The test is offered in English, French and 28 other languages, with audio for every language offered.
  • Tests are usually by appointment, booked up to 60 days ahead through an Autopac agent or MPI’s website. Walk-in tests are offered at the Gateway Service Centre in Winnipeg.
  • If you fail the knowledge test while in the graduated licensing program, you must wait 7 days before trying again.
  • You can start at 16, or at 15½ if you are taking high school driver education.
  • The Learner stage lasts at least 9 months. Your supervisor must have been fully licensed for at least 3 years and have a blood alcohol level under .05.
  • The Intermediate stage lasts at least 15 months, and drivers must have no alcohol or drugs in their system for the first 36 months of the Full stage.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Manitoba knowledge test?

You have 30 minutes. The test is done on a computer and is not open book.

What languages is the Manitoba Class 5 knowledge test offered in?

English, French and 28 other languages. Audio is available in every language offered. Choose your language and audio when you book.

Do I need an appointment for the knowledge test?

Usually, yes. Book up to 60 days ahead through an Autopac agent or MPI’s website. Walk-ins are accepted at the Gateway Service Centre in Winnipeg.

What happens if I fail the knowledge test?

If you are in the graduated licensing program, you must wait 7 days before you try again.

When can I take my Class 5 road test in Manitoba?

You must be at least 16 and have held your Class 5L licence for at least nine months.

Can I drive alone in the Learner stage?

No. A supervising driver who has been fully licensed for at least three years must sit in the front seat.

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