Manitoba Class 5 Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Practice test 7

1. Question 1 of 25

   What happens if you drink alcohol while taking certain medicines or other drugs?

   • AThey cancel each other out
   • BNothing changes if the drug is legal
   • CThe drugs help you sober up faster
   • DThe effects combine and impair you much more
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   Answer: D. The effects combine and impair you much more

   Many drugs greatly increase impairment when mixed with even small amounts of alcohol.

2. Question 2 of 25

   How far should a driver sit from the steering wheel airbag?

   • AAt least 25 cm (wheel centre to breastbone)
   • BAt least 1 metre, with arms straight
   • CAs close as possible to see the road
   • DAbout 5 cm, so you can reach easily
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   Answer: A. At least 25 cm (wheel centre to breastbone)

   Transport Canada says sitting 25 cm from the driver airbag, measured from the centre of the wheel to your breastbone, gives a safe margin.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Unless signs or markings say otherwise, where should your car be when you begin a right turn?

   • AIn the centre of the road, to see better
   • BAcross both lanes, to make more room
   • CIn the left lane, so you can swing wide
   • DClose to the right side of the road
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   Answer: D. Close to the right side of the road

   Begin and end a right turn close to the right side of the road, and finish in the right-hand lane of the new road.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ACrossroads ahead
   • BThe divided highway ends
   • CA narrow bridge is ahead
   • DA divided highway begins; keep to the right of the median
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   Answer: D. A divided highway begins; keep to the right of the median

   A median will separate the two directions of traffic. Keep right.

5. Question 5 of 25

   There is a single solid yellow line to the left of your lane. What does it mean?

   • AYou must turn left soon
   • BYou may pass when the way is clear
   • CIt is unsafe to pass
   • DThe lane is for buses only
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   Answer: C. It is unsafe to pass

   A solid line to the left of your lane means it is unsafe to pass.

6. Question 6 of 25

   You are stuck in your car in a snowstorm. What should you do?

   • ARun the engine nonstop with all windows shut
   • BTurn off all lights and flashers to save power
   • CStay with your car and run the engine only now and then
   • DLeave the car and walk to find help
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   Answer: C. Stay with your car and run the engine only now and then

   Stay with your vehicle. Run the motor sparingly with a window slightly open to avoid carbon monoxide, and use your flashers.

7. Question 7 of 25

   You see this sign in Quebec. What does it mean?

   • ANo parking
   • BYield to traffic
   • CStop: it means the same as a STOP sign
   • DStop only if you are driving a truck
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   Answer: C. Stop: it means the same as a STOP sign

   ARRÊT is French for stop. The red octagon always means stop, whatever words are on it.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Marking 3 in the diagram is a double solid yellow line. What does it mean?

   • ANo passing in either direction
   • BThe road is one-way
   • CPassing is allowed in both directions
   • DPassing is allowed only at night
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   Answer: A. No passing in either direction

   A double solid yellow line separates opposing traffic, and drivers on both sides may not cross it to pass.

9. Question 9 of 25

   While you wait to turn left, why should you keep your front wheels pointed straight ahead?

   • ASo your turn signal stays on until you finish turning
   • BSo the turn will be shorter and quicker when you go
   • CSo you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if hit from behind
   • DSo you use less fuel and brake wear while waiting
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   Answer: C. So you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if hit from behind

   If your wheels are already turned left and someone hits you from behind, your car could be pushed into oncoming traffic.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe road ends at the water
    • BA narrow bridge is ahead
    • CThe bridge ahead is closed
    • DA lift bridge is ahead
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    Answer: B. A narrow bridge is ahead

    There is less room on the bridge. Slow down and watch for oncoming traffic.

11. Question 11 of 25

    The speed limit sign shows the maximum speed, but it is raining heavily. How fast should you drive?

    • AAs slowly as possible, even if you block traffic
    • BSlower than the limit, at a speed that lets you stop safely
    • CAt the limit, because it is the law
    • DA little over the limit to keep up
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    Answer: B. Slower than the limit, at a speed that lets you stop safely

    Speed limits are for good conditions. In bad weather, heavy traffic or construction, drive at a speed that lets you stop safely.

12. Question 12 of 25

    A large truck is going through a roundabout near you. What should you do?

    • AFollow close behind it so you exit together
    • BDrive beside it in the other lane
    • CGive it extra room; it may use both lanes
    • DPass it while you are both in the roundabout
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    Answer: C. Give it extra room; it may use both lanes

    Trucks and buses may swing wide and use the full width of the roundabout, including the apron and both lanes.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Cars A and B come to a complete stop at this all-way stop at the same time. Which car should go first?

    • AWhichever car is bigger
    • BCar A
    • CWhichever car is turning
    • DCar B
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    Answer: D. Car B

    When two vehicles stop at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Car B is on car A's right, so car B goes first.

14. Question 14 of 25

    In this diagram the lower lane ends, and drivers zipper merge. What should drivers do?

    • AUse both lanes up to the merge point, then take turns merging
    • BStop at the merge point until the other lane is empty
    • CUse the shoulder to get past the merge
    • DMove into the open lane as early as possible and close all gaps
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    Answer: A. Use both lanes up to the merge point, then take turns merging

    In a zipper merge, traffic uses both lanes to the merge point. Drivers then take turns: the merging driver signals and the driver in the open lane lets one car in.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA ski hill is ahead
    • BSnowmobile rentals ahead
    • CSnowmobiles cross the road here
    • DThe road is closed in winter
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    Answer: C. Snowmobiles cross the road here

    Watch for snowmobiles crossing the road, especially in winter. Slow down and be ready to stop.

16. Question 16 of 25

    A pedestrian with a white cane or a guide dog is about to cross. What should you do?

    • ADrive around them slowly
    • BHonk so they know you are there
    • CWave them across and keep moving
    • DStop and let the person cross safely
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    Answer: D. Stop and let the person cross safely

    A white cane or guide dog often means the person is blind or has low vision. Be alert, stop and give them all the time they need.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What shows that a child car seat meets Canadian safety standards?

    • AA sticker from the car dealer
    • BThe National Safety Mark
    • CAny brand name
    • DA store price tag
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    Answer: B. The National Safety Mark

    Look for the National Safety Mark. Seats without it should not be sold or used in Canada.

18. Question 18 of 25

    A school bus is stopped on this two-lane road with its red lights flashing. Which cars must stop?

    • AOnly car 1, behind the bus
    • BCar 1 and car 2
    • COnly car 2, coming toward the bus
    • DNeither car, if no children are on the road
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    Answer: B. Car 1 and car 2

    On a road without a median, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing.

19. Question 19 of 25

    The traffic lights at an intersection are not working because of a power failure. What should you do?

    • ADrive through without stopping if you are on the bigger road
    • BHonk and keep going
    • CTreat the intersection like an all-way stop
    • DStop only if traffic is coming from your left
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    Answer: C. Treat the intersection like an all-way stop

    When signals are dark, yield to vehicles already in the intersection and to vehicles on your right, and go through carefully, as you would at an all-way stop.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Which symbol on a tire shows that it is a winter tire made for snow and ice?

    • AThe letters M+S only
    • BA water drop with an arrow
    • CA sun with a cloud
    • DA mountain with a snowflake
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    Answer: D. A mountain with a snowflake

    Transport Canada says the mountain snowflake symbol shows the tire was designed for winter conditions.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoad work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers
    • BA gravel pit is ahead
    • CFarm workers ahead
    • DThe road is closed
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    Answer: A. Road work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers

    Use extra caution in construction zones and expect a lower speed limit.

22. Question 22 of 25

    A school bus ahead has its amber (yellow) lights flashing. What does this mean?

    • AThe bus is leaving, so you should pass it quickly
    • BThe bus has broken down and needs help
    • CThe bus is about to turn at the next road
    • DThe bus is about to stop; get ready to stop
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    Answer: D. The bus is about to stop; get ready to stop

    Flashing amber lights warn that the bus is about to stop to load or unload children. Slow down and prepare to stop.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

    • AStop only if other cars are there
    • BSlow down and drive through with caution
    • CCome to a complete stop, then go when it is safe
    • DThe light is broken, so ignore it
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    Answer: C. Come to a complete stop, then go when it is safe

    A flashing red light has the same meaning as a stop sign: stop completely and go only when the way is clear.

24. Question 24 of 25

    This tab is posted below a curve sign. What does it tell you?

    • AThe maximum safe speed for the curve in good conditions is 40 km/h
    • BThe speed limit for the whole road is 40 km/h
    • CTrucks must drive at 40 km/h
    • DThe minimum speed is 40 km/h
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    Answer: A. The maximum safe speed for the curve in good conditions is 40 km/h

    This tab gives the safe speed for the curve or ramp ahead. Go slower if the road is wet or icy.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Car 1 is turning left from one two-way road onto another. Which lane should it turn into?

    • AAny lane that is empty
    • BThe lane just to the right of the centre line
    • CThe lane on the left of the centre line
    • DThe lane next to the far curb
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    Answer: B. The lane just to the right of the centre line

    Turn from the lane closest to the centre line into the lane just right of the centre line. Move over later when it is safe.

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