Manitoba Class 5 Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Practice test 3

1. Question 1 of 25

   A driver is following you much too closely. What is the safest thing to do?

   • AMake more space ahead of you, or let them pass
   • BSpeed up so they are left far behind you
   • CBrake hard to warn them to back off right away
   • DWave at them out the window to back off
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   Answer: A. Make more space ahead of you, or let them pass

   More space ahead gives you and the tailgater time to stop. If you can, change lanes or pull over and let them pass.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Under the Criminal Code, what must a driver do after being in a collision with a person or another vehicle?

   • AStop only if the police arrive
   • BLeave the scene if the damage looks small
   • CCall their insurance company and drive on
   • DStop, give their name and address, and offer help
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   Answer: D. Stop, give their name and address, and offer help

   Failing to stop, give your name and address and offer help to anyone injured is a criminal offence.

3. Question 3 of 25

   At this all-way stop, the cars are numbered in the order they came to a complete stop. Which car should go first?

   • ACar 3
   • BCar 4
   • CCar 2
   • DCar 1
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   Answer: D. Car 1

   At an all-way stop, the first vehicle to come to a complete stop is the first to go.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Your gas pedal sticks while you are driving. What should you do?

   • AReach down and pull the pedal up with your hand
   • BTurn off the engine at full speed
   • CShift to neutral, brake and pull off the road when it is safe
   • DPump the gas pedal
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   Answer: C. Shift to neutral, brake and pull off the road when it is safe

   Try lifting the pedal with your foot. If that fails, put on your hazards, shift to neutral and stop off the road, then turn off the engine.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ATraffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road
   • BTwo lanes go your way
   • CA passing lane is ahead
   • DA divided highway begins
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   Answer: A. Traffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road

   Oncoming traffic will share the road with you. Keep right.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Your car (2) has come down the on-ramp (1) into the acceleration lane. What should you do to merge into the gap (3)?

   • AStop at the end of the lane and wait for a big gap
   • BSpeed up to match traffic, signal and merge into the gap
   • CDrive slowly and wait until someone lets you in
   • DMerge right away, even at a much lower speed
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   Answer: B. Speed up to match traffic, signal and merge into the gap

   Use the acceleration lane to reach the speed of highway traffic, then signal and merge smoothly into a gap.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What kind of information do blue signs like this one usually give?

   • AServices and facilities, such as hospitals
   • BWarnings about hazards
   • CRules you must obey
   • DRoad work zones
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   Answer: A. Services and facilities, such as hospitals

   Blue signs point to services and facilities for drivers.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Car 3 wants to pass a slower car. In which part of this road may it pass?

   • APart 1, where the centre line is double solid yellow
   • BIn neither part
   • CIn either part
   • DPart 2, where the centre line is broken yellow
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   Answer: D. Part 2, where the centre line is broken yellow

   A broken line on your side means you may pass when the way is clear. A double solid line means no passing in either direction.

9. Question 9 of 25

   How long should a child ride in a rear-facing car seat?

   • AUntil they can walk
   • BUntil their first birthday, whatever their size
   • CUntil they reach the seat's maximum weight or height limit
   • DOnly for the first month
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   Answer: C. Until they reach the seat's maximum weight or height limit

   Transport Canada advises keeping a child in each stage as long as possible, so stay rear-facing until the child outgrows the seat's limits.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • ABrake hard in the middle of the curve
    • BSpeed up through the curve
    • CMove into the left lane
    • DSlow down before the curve
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    Answer: D. Slow down before the curve

    Slow down before you enter the curve. Braking hard in a curve can cause a skid.

11. Question 11 of 25

    A police officer lawfully stops you and asks for a breath sample on a roadside screening device. Must the officer suspect you have been drinking?

    • AYes, the officer must see you drive badly
    • BYes, the officer must smell alcohol first
    • CNo, any lawfully stopped driver can be tested
    • DOnly if you were in a crash
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    Answer: C. No, any lawfully stopped driver can be tested

    Under mandatory alcohol screening, police with an approved device can demand a breath sample from any driver they have lawfully stopped.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA sharp bend or turn to the right is ahead
    • BA road branches off to the right
    • CThe right lane ends
    • DRight turns only
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    Answer: A. A sharp bend or turn to the right is ahead

    Slow down a lot. A sharp turn needs a much lower speed than a gentle curve.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • ADrive around the worker
    • BHonk to let the worker know you are coming
    • CSlow down and follow the directions of the traffic control person
    • DStop and wait until all work is finished
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    Answer: C. Slow down and follow the directions of the traffic control person

    A traffic control person (flagger) is ahead. Drive slowly and obey their STOP or SLOW sign.

14. Question 14 of 25

    A pedestrian (1) is crossing at this marked crosswalk. Your car (2) has stopped. What should you do?

    • AHonk so the pedestrian crosses faster
    • BStay stopped and let the pedestrian cross safely
    • CDrive slowly around the pedestrian
    • DCreep forward into the crosswalk to save time
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    Answer: B. Stay stopped and let the pedestrian cross safely

    Drivers must yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. Wait, stopped behind the line, until the pedestrian is safely across.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Another driver is passing you on a two-lane road. What should you do?

    • AKeep right in your lane and do not speed up
    • BMove toward the centre line to block them
    • CSpeed up so they cannot cut in front of you
    • DBrake hard so they can get by sooner
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    Answer: A. Keep right in your lane and do not speed up

    It is unlawful and dangerous to speed up while someone is passing you. Move right in your lane and be ready to slow down.

16. Question 16 of 25

    You see this sign on the back of a vehicle. What does it mean?

    • AIt is carrying an oversize load
    • BThe vehicle travels much slower than other traffic, like farm machinery
    • CIt is an emergency vehicle
    • DThe vehicle carries dangerous goods
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    Answer: B. The vehicle travels much slower than other traffic, like farm machinery

    In Ontario, this orange triangle with a red border is used on vehicles that go 40 km/h or less. Slow down early.

17. Question 17 of 25

    You must stop at an intersection. There is no stop line, but there is a crosswalk. Where should you stop?

    • ABefore the crosswalk
    • BAt the edge of the cross street, past the crosswalk
    • CIn the middle of the crosswalk
    • DWherever you can see best
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    Answer: A. Before the crosswalk

    Stop at the stop line. If there is none, stop before the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop at the edge of the sidewalk, or else at the edge of the intersection.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Traffic is backed up just past a railway crossing. What should you do?

    • ADrive onto the tracks and wait there
    • BHonk at the cars ahead so they move up
    • CGo around the traffic using the shoulder
    • DWait until you have room to clear the tracks
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    Answer: D. Wait until you have room to clear the tracks

    Never stop on railway tracks. Make sure you have room to get all the way across before you start.

19. Question 19 of 25

    A front tire blows out while you are driving. What should you do?

    • ASteer sharply onto the shoulder to get off the road
    • BHold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas and slow down
    • CBrake hard right away to stop as soon as possible
    • DSpeed up to keep the car straight and in control
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    Answer: B. Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas and slow down

    Grip the wheel, take your foot off the gas and steer straight. Slow down, then pull off the road when it is safe.

20. Question 20 of 25

    What do orange signs like this one tell you?

    • AA school is nearby
    • BThere are temporary conditions, such as construction or road work
    • CThere is a permanent hazard
    • DServices such as gas and food are nearby
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    Answer: B. There are temporary conditions, such as construction or road work

    Orange signs warn of temporary conditions, like construction zones and detours.

21. Question 21 of 25

    A driver holds the left arm straight out of the window. What does this hand signal mean?

    • AYou may pass on the left
    • BThe driver will stop or slow down
    • CThe driver will turn left
    • DThe driver will turn right
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    Answer: C. The driver will turn left

    A left arm held straight out is the hand signal for a left turn.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Total stopping distance is made up of which parts?

    • AReaction distance and following distance
    • BBraking distance and nothing else
    • CPerception, reaction and braking distance
    • DFollowing distance and braking distance
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    Answer: C. Perception, reaction and braking distance

    Total stopping distance adds the distance you travel while you notice a hazard, while you react, and while the brakes slow you down.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • AYield to cars turning right
    • BTurn right only on a green light
    • CTurn right after stopping
    • DDo not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed
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    Answer: D. Do not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed

    The arrow shows the movement and the red circle and line ban it.

24. Question 24 of 25

    When are wild animals most likely to be on the road?

    • AOnly in winter
    • BOnly during rain
    • CAt noon
    • DFrom dusk to dawn
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    Answer: D. From dusk to dawn

    Watch for animals and animal crossing signs, especially from dusk to dawn. Look for eyes shining at the side of the road.

25. Question 25 of 25

    At an intersection with no signs or signals, another car arrived clearly before you. Who should go first?

    • AYou, if you are on its right
    • BWhichever car is going straight
    • CThe faster car
    • DThe car that arrived first
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    Answer: D. The car that arrived first

    At an uncontrolled intersection, yield to a vehicle that got there before you. The right-hand rule is for vehicles that arrive at the same time.

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