Manitoba Class 5 Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Practice test 8

1. Question 1 of 25

   A yellow arrow appears after the left green arrow. What does it mean?

   • ADo not start the turn; stop if you safely can
   • BOncoming traffic must now stop for you
   • CSpeed up and turn before the light changes
   • DYou may still start your turn if you hurry
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   Answer: A. Do not start the turn; stop if you safely can

   The yellow arrow warns that the protected turn is ending. Do not start a turn; if you are already turning, finish with caution.

2. Question 2 of 25

   What should you do before you get out of your parked car?

   • ALeave the car in neutral so it can be moved
   • BLeave a child inside with the windows rolled up
   • CSet the parking brake, shift to park, turn off the engine
   • DLeave the engine running if you will be quick
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   Answer: C. Set the parking brake, shift to park, turn off the engine

   Secure the car with the parking brake and park gear, turn off the engine and lights, take the key and lock it. Never leave children or pets inside.

3. Question 3 of 25

   A train has passed, and the crossing gate is starting to rise. When may you cross?

   • ARight away, by driving around the end of the gate
   • BAs soon as the last car of the train passes
   • CWhen it is fully up and no other train is coming
   • DWhile the gate is still rising, if you go slowly
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   Answer: C. When it is fully up and no other train is coming

   Never drive around, under or through a gate that is down, going down or going up. Another train may be coming.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Your car breaks down on a highway. What should you do?

   • ALeave the car in its lane and walk away
   • BTurn on your hazard lights and get off the road
   • CStop in your lane and fix the problem there
   • DWalk across the highway to get help
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   Answer: B. Turn on your hazard lights and get off the road

   At the first sign of trouble, turn on your hazard lights and get onto the shoulder. Never stop in a driving lane.

5. Question 5 of 25

   A motorcycle coming toward you has its turn signal on. Why should you wait before turning left in front of it?

   • AIts signal may not have shut off; the rider may not turn
   • BA motorcycle signal means the rider is stopping
   • CMotorcycles always have the right-of-way
   • DMotorcycles cannot slow down quickly
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   Answer: A. Its signal may not have shut off; the rider may not turn

   Many motorcycle signals do not cancel on their own. Make sure the rider is really turning before you turn in front of them.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Under the Criminal Code, what blood alcohol concentration within two hours of driving is a crime?

   • A150 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
   • B50 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
   • C100 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
   • D80 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
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   Answer: D. 80 mg or more in 100 mL of blood

   It is a criminal offence to have a blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg or more per 100 mL of blood within two hours of driving. Provinces also have their own penalties at lower levels.

7. Question 7 of 25

   On Canadian regulatory signs, what does a green circle mean?

   • AThe activity shown is not allowed
   • BThere is a hazard ahead
   • CThe area is under construction
   • DThe activity shown is allowed
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   Answer: D. The activity shown is allowed

   A green circle means an activity is permitted. A red circle with a line through it means it is not.

8. Question 8 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ANo left turns
   • BTwo lanes must turn left
   • CThe centre lane is only for left turns by traffic from both directions
   • DThe centre lane is for passing
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   Answer: C. The centre lane is only for left turns by traffic from both directions

   Use the shared centre lane only to turn left. Do not use it for passing.

9. Question 9 of 25

   In Ontario, what must you do at a pedestrian crossover with this sign when someone is crossing?

   • AStop and wait until the pedestrian has crossed the whole road
   • BGo once the person has passed your half of the road
   • CSlow down and drive around the person
   • DStop only if a crossing guard is there
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   Answer: A. Stop and wait until the pedestrian has crossed the whole road

   At a pedestrian crossover, drivers and cyclists must stop and yield. Wait until the person has completely crossed the road.

10. Question 10 of 25

    A police officer directing traffic signals you to stop, but your traffic light is green. What should you do?

    • AGo, because the green light comes first
    • BGo if no cars are coming
    • CStop and follow the officer's directions
    • DTurn right to get around the officer
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    Answer: C. Stop and follow the officer's directions

    When police direct traffic, you must follow their directions, even if they are different from the signs or lights.

11. Question 11 of 25

    The red lights on the crossing sign (1) are flashing. What must your car (3) do?

    • AStop behind the stop line (2) and wait until it is safe
    • BCross quickly before the train gets to the road
    • CStop on the tracks so you can look both ways
    • DSlow down and cross if you cannot see a train
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    Answer: A. Stop behind the stop line (2) and wait until it is safe

    Flashing lights mean a train is coming. Stop at the stop line, back from the tracks, and wait until the lights stop and the way is clear.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA divided highway begins
    • BA passing lane is ahead
    • CYour lane ends and you must exit
    • DTwo roads join ahead; drivers on both roads share the job of merging smoothly
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    Answer: D. Two roads join ahead; drivers on both roads share the job of merging smoothly

    Drivers on both roads are responsible for a smooth merge. Adjust your speed and leave space.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What is the minimum fine for a first impaired-driving conviction under the Criminal Code?

    • AThere is no minimum fine
    • B$500
    • C$100
    • D$1,000
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    Answer: D. $1,000

    A first conviction carries a minimum $1,000 fine, and the minimum goes up for higher blood alcohol levels.

14. Question 14 of 25

    What do green signs like this one show?

    • AWarnings about hazards
    • BRules you must obey
    • CTemporary road work
    • DDirections and distances to places, in kilometres
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    Answer: D. Directions and distances to places, in kilometres

    Information and direction signs are usually green with white letters. Distances are in kilometres.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Does a car with anti-lock brakes (ABS) always stop in a shorter distance?

    • ANo, it helps you steer but does not shorten stopping
    • BYes, ABS always stops the car in less distance
    • CNo, ABS only works when you are parking
    • DYes, but only on ice and packed snow
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    Answer: A. No, it helps you steer but does not shorten stopping

    ABS stops the wheels from locking so you can keep steering. It does not reduce stopping distance.

16. Question 16 of 25

    The light turns yellow as you come to an intersection. You can stop safely before the stop line. What should you do?

    • AStop
    • BHonk and drive through
    • CKeep going at the same speed
    • DSpeed up to get through before it turns red
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    Answer: A. Stop

    A yellow light means the light is about to turn red. Stop if you can do it safely; if you are too close to stop safely, go through with caution.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ABicycles are not allowed
    • BThis is an official bicycle route; watch for cyclists and share the road
    • CA bike rental shop is ahead
    • DCyclists must ride on the sidewalk
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    Answer: B. This is an official bicycle route; watch for cyclists and share the road

    Expect people on bicycles on this road. Give them space and pass only when it is safe.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA wheelchair crossing is ahead
    • BParking only for vehicles with a valid accessible parking permit
    • CHospital staff parking
    • DA loading zone
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    Answer: B. Parking only for vehicles with a valid accessible parking permit

    Only vehicles showing a valid accessible parking permit may park here.

19. Question 19 of 25

    You come upon a crash where someone is hurt. What should you do?

    • AGive the injured person something to drink
    • BDrive on, because it is not your crash
    • CMove the injured people into your car
    • DCall 911, warn traffic and stay with the injured
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    Answer: D. Call 911, warn traffic and stay with the injured

    Call for help, warn approaching traffic and stay with injured people. Do not move them unless there is a danger such as fire.

20. Question 20 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe road turns right ahead
    • BFollow the detour route because the normal route is closed
    • COne-way road to the right
    • DA truck route begins
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    Answer: B. Follow the detour route because the normal route is closed

    Follow the detour markers until you are back on your regular route.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ANeighbourhood watch area; no parking
    • BA school is closed for the day
    • CNo through traffic is allowed
    • DTraffic fines are higher in this zone, so take extra care
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    Answer: D. Traffic fines are higher in this zone, so take extra care

    In Ontario, community safety zones are areas with a known risk to pedestrians. Fines for traffic offences are higher there.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Car A is waiting at the yield line. Car B is already in the roundabout. Which car should go first?

    • ACar A, because car B is on its left
    • BCar A, because it is about to enter
    • CCar B, because it is already in the roundabout
    • DWhichever car is larger or heavier
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    Answer: C. Car B, because it is already in the roundabout

    Look left as you approach. Vehicles already in the roundabout have the right-of-way, so car A waits for a safe gap.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA school bus stop is ahead; watch for children and buses with flashing red lights
    • BSchool buses may not stop here
    • CA bus station is ahead
    • DA bus-only lane begins
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    Answer: A. A school bus stop is ahead; watch for children and buses with flashing red lights

    Slow down and be ready to stop. Children may be getting on or off a bus.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Signs with a white background and black letters or symbols, like this one, usually:

    • AMark temporary road work
    • BGive a rule you must obey
    • CShow directions to places
    • DWarn of a hazard
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    Answer: B. Give a rule you must obey

    Regulatory signs are mostly rectangles or squares with a white or black background. They give rules you must obey.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA railway crossing is ahead
    • BA yield sign is ahead; be ready to slow down or stop
    • CNo passing
    • DMerge now
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    Answer: B. A yield sign is ahead; be ready to slow down or stop

    Get ready to yield to traffic at the sign ahead.

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