Manitoba Class 5 Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Practice test 2

1. Question 1 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AThe lane is for trucks only
   • BParking for carpools
   • CThe lane is closed ahead
   • DThe lane is for vehicles carrying at least two people (high-occupancy vehicles)
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   Answer: D. The lane is for vehicles carrying at least two people (high-occupancy vehicles)

   HOV lanes are for public vehicles and for vehicles with at least the number of people shown.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Your car (1) faces a red light (2) where right turns on red are allowed. What must you do before turning right?

   • AStop completely, then let the pedestrian (3) and car 4 go first
   • BSlow down and turn ahead of the pedestrian
   • CSound your horn and turn
   • DTurn without stopping, because right turns are allowed
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   Answer: A. Stop completely, then let the pedestrian (3) and car 4 go first

   Where no sign forbids it, you may turn right on red only after a complete stop, and you must yield to pedestrians and other traffic.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What does "overdriving your headlights" mean?

   • ADriving at night with one headlight burned out
   • BUsing your high beams on city streets
   • CDriving too fast to stop within the distance you can see
   • DLeaving your headlights on after you park
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   Answer: C. Driving too fast to stop within the distance you can see

   If your stopping distance is longer than the distance you can see with your headlights, you are going too fast for the conditions.

4. Question 4 of 25

   The headlights of an oncoming car are blinding you. Where should you look?

   • AStraight into the headlights so you can judge them
   • BDown at your dashboard until the car passes
   • CAt the centre line, to keep away from the car
   • DAhead and slightly to the right edge of your lane
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   Answer: D. Ahead and slightly to the right edge of your lane

   Look up, beyond and slightly to the right of the oncoming lights. This keeps you in your lane without being blinded.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What should you do when you see this sign?

   • ABe ready to stop and let children cross; obey any crossing guard
   • BSpeed up to cross before the children
   • CChange lanes and pass stopped cars
   • DHonk to warn the children
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   Answer: A. Be ready to stop and let children cross; obey any crossing guard

   Stop for children in the crosswalk and follow the crossing guard. In Ontario you must wait until the children and the guard have crossed the whole road.

6. Question 6 of 25

   You are driving car 2. An ambulance (1) with its siren on and lights flashing comes up behind you. What should you do?

   • AKeep driving at the same speed in your lane
   • BSignal, pull over to the right edge and stop
   • CSpeed up to stay ahead of it
   • DStop right where you are, even in an intersection
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   Answer: B. Signal, pull over to the right edge and stop

   When an emergency vehicle comes with lights or siren, move as close as you safely can to the right edge of the road and stop, clear of intersections.

7. Question 7 of 25

   Which is a warning sign that you are too tired to drive?

   • AYawning and drifting out of your lane
   • BChecking your mirrors very often
   • CNoticing every sign along the road
   • DFeeling a little hungry or thirsty
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   Answer: A. Yawning and drifting out of your lane

   Frequent yawning, heavy eyes, missing signs or lights and drifting from your lane mean you need to stop and rest.

8. Question 8 of 25

   What does a five-sided sign like this tell you?

   • AYou must stop
   • BA construction zone is ahead
   • CA railway crossing is ahead
   • DA school zone or school crossing is near
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   Answer: D. A school zone or school crossing is near

   The five-sided shape is used for school signs, so you know to watch for children.

9. Question 9 of 25

   When you pull over for an emergency vehicle, where should you avoid stopping?

   • APast the intersection on the right
   • BParallel to the curb
   • CClose to the right edge of the road
   • DIn an intersection
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   Answer: D. In an intersection

   Stop parallel to the road and clear of intersections, so the emergency vehicle has a clear path.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Where is the safest place for children under 13 to ride?

    • AIn the back seat
    • BIn the front passenger seat
    • CIn the cargo area
    • DOn an adult's lap
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    Answer: A. In the back seat

    Children 12 and under are safest in the back seat, away from front airbags.

11. Question 11 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AStop only when pedestrians are present
    • BCome to a complete stop, then go when the way is clear
    • CStop only if a car is coming from the right
    • DSlow down and go if no one is coming
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    Answer: B. Come to a complete stop, then go when the way is clear

    A red octagon means stop. Stop completely, then go only when it is safe and you have yielded to others.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Car A wants to turn left on a green light with no arrow. Car B is coming the other way, going straight. What must car A do?

    • ATurn quickly before car B gets there
    • BWait for car B to pass, then turn when it is safe
    • CFlash its lights so car B stops
    • DTurn first, because turning cars go first
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    Answer: B. Wait for car B to pass, then turn when it is safe

    A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic and to pedestrians before turning.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA narrow bridge is ahead
    • BThe right lane ends ahead; merge left safely
    • CThe road becomes divided
    • DA new lane begins
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    Answer: B. The right lane ends ahead; merge left safely

    If you are in the right lane, signal and move left when there is a safe gap.

14. Question 14 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AParking is free here
    • BYou may not stop for any reason
    • CParking for permit holders only
    • DYou may not park here, but you may stop briefly to load or unload
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    Answer: D. You may not park here, but you may stop briefly to load or unload

    Under a no parking sign you may stop only long enough to load or unload passengers or goods.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Which headlights should you use in fog or blowing snow?

    • AParking lights only
    • BHigh beams
    • CLow beams
    • DNo lights, to cut glare
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    Answer: C. Low beams

    High beams reflect off fog and snow and make it harder to see. Use low beams, and fog lights if you have them.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Your car (2) is coming up to an emergency vehicle (1) stopped on the shoulder with its lights flashing. What should you do?

    • ASlow down and move over a lane if it is safe
    • BKeep your speed and stay in your lane
    • CStop in your lane until it leaves
    • DSpeed up to get past it quickly
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    Answer: A. Slow down and move over a lane if it is safe

    Slow down and pass with care. On a road with two or more lanes in your direction, move away from the stopped vehicle if you can do it safely.

17. Question 17 of 25

    You are driving in a roundabout. When should you turn on your right signal?

    • ANever; signals are not used in roundabouts
    • BAs soon as you enter the roundabout
    • COnly if a car is behind you
    • DAfter you pass the exit before the one you want
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    Answer: D. After you pass the exit before the one you want

    Use your right signal after you pass the exit just before yours, so others know you are leaving.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Besides phones, which of these can be a dangerous distraction while driving?

    • AUsing your turn signals early
    • BEating, grooming or reaching for things
    • CChecking your mirrors every few seconds
    • DScanning the road far ahead
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    Answer: B. Eating, grooming or reaching for things

    Anything that takes your eyes, hands or mind off driving is a distraction, and you can be charged with careless driving.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Where must you stop at this sign?

    • AAt the stop line, or before the crosswalk or sidewalk if there is no line
    • BIn the middle of the crosswalk
    • CWith the front of your car in the intersection
    • DAnywhere you like, as long as you slow down
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    Answer: A. At the stop line, or before the crosswalk or sidewalk if there is no line

    Stop at the stop line. If there is none, stop at the crosswalk, then the edge of the sidewalk, then the edge of the intersection.

20. Question 20 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ALeft turns are not allowed
    • BWinding road ahead
    • CTurn around ahead
    • DU-turns are not allowed
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    Answer: D. U-turns are not allowed

    You may not turn around here. Find a legal and safe place to change direction.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Which way does traffic travel around a roundabout in Canada?

    • ACounter-clockwise, to the right of the centre island
    • BClockwise, to the left of the centre island
    • CStraight across the centre island
    • DEither way, depending on your exit
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    Answer: A. Counter-clockwise, to the right of the centre island

    Traffic moves counter-clockwise around the centre island in a roundabout.

22. Question 22 of 25

    When should you leave more space than usual behind the vehicle ahead?

    • AWhen the road is straight and flat
    • BOn a dry road in daylight
    • CWhen you are running late
    • DOn wet, snowy or icy roads
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    Answer: D. On wet, snowy or icy roads

    Leave extra following distance in bad weather, on slippery roads, behind motorcycles and large trucks, and when carrying a heavy load.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Cars 1 and 2 are both using the centre lane in this diagram. What is this lane for?

    • APassing slower vehicles in either direction
    • BLeft turns by drivers going in either direction
    • CShort-term parking and loading
    • DBuses, taxis and emergency vehicles only
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    Answer: B. Left turns by drivers going in either direction

    A two-way left-turn lane is shared by drivers from both directions who are waiting to turn left. It is not for passing.

24. Question 24 of 25

    When should you drive slower than the speed on this sign?

    • AOnly on weekends
    • BOnly when a police car is nearby
    • CWhen road, weather or traffic conditions make that speed unsafe
    • DNever; you must drive at the posted speed
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    Answer: C. When road, weather or traffic conditions make that speed unsafe

    The limit is the most you may drive in good conditions. In rain, snow, fog or heavy traffic, slow down.

25. Question 25 of 25

    A large truck ahead signals a right turn and swings to the left first. What should you do?

    • APull up beside it so you can turn together
    • BPass it quickly on the left before it turns
    • CPass it on the right while it swings left
    • DStay back; do not move into the space on its right
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    Answer: D. Stay back; do not move into the space on its right

    Trucks swing wide to make right turns. Do not move into the space beside them; wait until the truck has turned.

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