Manitoba Class 5 Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Practice test 6

1. Question 1 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AKeep left
   • BLeft turns are not allowed
   • CLeft turns only
   • DSharp curve to the left
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   Answer: B. Left turns are not allowed

   A red circle with a line through it means the action shown is not allowed.

2. Question 2 of 25

   You are about to turn right, and a cyclist is riding beside you on your right. What should you do?

   • ACheck your blind spot and let the cyclist go first
   • BTurn in front of the cyclist before they reach you
   • CSpeed up to get ahead of the cyclist, then turn
   • DHonk so the cyclist knows to stop for you
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   Answer: A. Check your blind spot and let the cyclist go first

   Before a right turn, check your right blind spot and let cyclists and other small vehicles go through the intersection first.

3. Question 3 of 25

   You have parked on a street. What should you do before you open your door?

   • ACheck your mirrors and look back for cyclists
   • BOpen it halfway and wait to see if anyone comes
   • COpen it quickly so you can get out fast
   • DHonk first so people know you are getting out
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   Answer: A. Check your mirrors and look back for cyclists

   Look behind and check your mirrors and blind spot for cyclists before opening a door. Opening it with your far hand (the "Dutch reach") makes you turn and look.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA passing lane is ahead
   • BDo not pass other vehicles on this section of road
   • CSlow vehicles keep right
   • DTwo-way traffic ahead
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   Answer: B. Do not pass other vehicles on this section of road

   Passing is not allowed here. Stay behind the vehicle ahead until passing is allowed again.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

   • ATurning is not allowed
   • BCome to a complete stop
   • CDrive with caution
   • DThe light will soon turn green
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   Answer: C. Drive with caution

   A flashing yellow light means you may go, but slow down and drive with caution through the area.

6. Question 6 of 25

   You are driving through a construction zone. What should you do?

   • AKeep your normal speed if no workers are visible
   • BFollow closely so traffic keeps moving
   • CChange lanes often to get through faster
   • DSlow down, obey signs and flaggers, expect sudden stops
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   Answer: D. Slow down, obey signs and flaggers, expect sudden stops

   Obey all signs and people directing traffic in work zones. Speed limits are often lower and traffic may stop suddenly.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What is the right order for a safe lane change?

   • AMove over first, then signal and check your mirrors
   • BSignal and move over at once, then check your mirrors
   • CMirrors, signal, shoulder check, then move over smoothly
   • DShoulder check, move over, then signal and check mirrors
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   Answer: C. Mirrors, signal, shoulder check, then move over smoothly

   Check your mirrors for a gap, signal, look over your shoulder at your blind spot, then move over gradually.

8. Question 8 of 25

   What should you do when you see this sign?

   • ABrake hard to test the road
   • BSlow down when the road is wet and avoid sudden braking or steering
   • CSpeed up to get past the area
   • DDrive on the shoulder
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   Answer: B. Slow down when the road is wet and avoid sudden braking or steering

   Wet pavement can be slippery. Slow down, leave more space and brake and steer gently.

9. Question 9 of 25

   You need to stop quickly, and your car has ABS. How should you brake?

   • APress the pedal hard and hold it down
   • BPull up the parking brake
   • CPump the brakes quickly again and again
   • DBrake lightly and steer hard
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   Answer: A. Press the pedal hard and hold it down

   With ABS, press firmly and keep pressing; do not pump. The system stops the wheels from locking, and you may feel the pedal pulse.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What is the minimum fine for refusing a police demand for a breath, blood or saliva sample (first offence)?

    • A$200
    • B$2,000
    • CThere is no fine
    • D$500
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    Answer: B. $2,000

    Refusing a lawful demand is a criminal offence. The minimum fine for a first offence is $2,000, higher than for most first impaired-driving offences.

11. Question 11 of 25

    You need to reply to a text message while driving. What should you do?

    • ARead and reply while stopped at a red light
    • BPull over safely and park first
    • CType with one hand and steer with the other
    • DHold the phone low so others cannot see
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    Answer: B. Pull over safely and park first

    Texting takes your eyes, hands and mind off the road, and distracted-driving laws can apply even when you are stopped in traffic or at a red light. Pull over and park safely first.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA stop sign is ahead; be ready to stop
    • BStop here
    • CTraffic lights are ahead
    • DThe road ends ahead
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    Answer: A. A stop sign is ahead; be ready to stop

    Slow down. A stop sign is coming up that may be hard to see.

13. Question 13 of 25

    After you pass a large truck, why should you not cut in close in front of it?

    • ATrucks are not allowed to slow down
    • BIt blocks the truck's headlights
    • CTrucks always change lanes after being passed
    • DTrucks need much more distance to stop
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    Answer: D. Trucks need much more distance to stop

    Large vehicles need much more distance to stop than cars. Leave plenty of room when you move back in front of one.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Where should you never put a rear-facing child car seat?

    • ABehind the driver
    • BIn the middle of the back seat
    • CIn front of an active airbag
    • DIn the back seat
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    Answer: C. In front of an active airbag

    A deploying airbag can seriously injure a baby in a rear-facing seat. Put the seat in the back.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Areas 1 and 2 are blind spots that your mirrors do not show. How should you check them before changing lanes?

    • AUse your side mirrors; they show everything
    • BTurn your head and look over your shoulder
    • CLook in the inside mirror twice before moving
    • DTurn on your signal and wait a few seconds
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    Answer: B. Turn your head and look over your shoulder

    Side mirrors show only narrow angles. Turn your head for a shoulder check before you change lanes or direction.

16. Question 16 of 25

    How can you check your following distance?

    • AWatch for the other car's brake lights
    • BCount the number of car lengths between you
    • CCount the seconds from a fixed object ahead
    • DCheck your speed on the speedometer
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    Answer: C. Count the seconds from a fixed object ahead

    When the back of the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, count the seconds until your front bumper reaches it. If you get there too soon, you are too close.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA hospital zone begins
    • BA playground is ahead
    • CA pedestrian crossover is ahead
    • DYou are entering a school zone; slow down and watch for children
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    Answer: D. You are entering a school zone; slow down and watch for children

    The five-sided fluorescent yellow-green sign marks a school zone. Slow down and watch for children.

18. Question 18 of 25

    After drinking alcohol, what is the only thing that lowers your blood alcohol level?

    • AEating a big meal
    • BA cold shower
    • CTime
    • DCoffee
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    Answer: C. Time

    Only time removes alcohol from your body. Food, coffee, cold showers and exercise do not sober you up.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Your car begins to skid on a slippery road. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up so the tires dig in and grip the road
    • BEase off the gas and steer where you want to go
    • CSteer sharply the opposite way you want to go
    • DBrake hard and hold the pedal all the way down
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    Answer: B. Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go

    Take your foot off the accelerator or brake, look and steer in the direction you want to go, and do not oversteer.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Your car stalls on a railway track. What should you do first?

    • AGet everyone out and away from the car right away
    • BTry to restart the engine several times
    • CStay in the car and phone for help
    • DTry to push the car off the track
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    Answer: A. Get everyone out and away from the car right away

    If you are trapped on a crossing, get everyone out and well away from the vehicle first. Then contact the authorities.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Before you drive on a winter morning, what should you clear of snow and ice?

    • AOnly a small spot on the windshield
    • BAll windows, mirrors and lights
    • COnly the front windshield
    • DNothing; the heater will melt it
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    Answer: B. All windows, mirrors and lights

    Nothing may block your view out of the windows, and snow or ice on lights stops others from seeing you.

22. Question 22 of 25

    When should you start to slow down to leave a highway?

    • AWhile you are still in the highway lane
    • BAfter you move into the exit (deceleration) lane
    • COnly at the end of the exit ramp
    • DOnly after you see the stop sign
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    Answer: B. After you move into the exit (deceleration) lane

    Signal and move into the deceleration lane first, then slow gradually to the ramp speed. Slowing in the travel lane can cause rear-end crashes.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Which marking in the diagram separates lanes going the same direction and lets you change lanes when it is safe?

    • AMarking 3
    • BMarking 1
    • CMarking 6
    • DMarking 5
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    Answer: D. Marking 5

    Marking 5 is a broken white line. White lines separate traffic going the same way, and a broken line means you may change lanes when it is safe.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA hospital is nearby
    • BThe road is closed
    • CA railway crosses the road here; slow down, look both ways and be ready to stop
    • DA four-way intersection is ahead
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    Answer: C. A railway crosses the road here; slow down, look both ways and be ready to stop

    The white X-shaped sign with a red border marks a railway crossing. Trains always have the right-of-way.

25. Question 25 of 25

    On Canadian regulatory signs, what does a red circle with a line through it mean?

    • AThere is a hazard ahead
    • BThe rule is only temporary
    • CThe action shown is not allowed
    • DThe action shown is allowed
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    Answer: C. The action shown is not allowed

    A red circle with a line through it means something is prohibited.

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