Manitoba Class 5 Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 7

1. Vraag 1 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. The effects combine and impair you much more

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

2. Vraag 2 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 3 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 4 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. A divided highway begins; keep to the right of the median

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

5. Vraag 5 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. It is unsafe to pass

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

6. Vraag 6 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 7 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 8 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 9 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 10 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. A narrow bridge is ahead

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

11. Vraag 11 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 12 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 13 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 14 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 15 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Snowmobiles cross the road here

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

16. Vraag 16 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 17 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The National Safety Mark

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

18. Vraag 18 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 19 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 20 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A mountain with a snowflake

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

21. Vraag 21 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Road work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers

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

22. Vraag 22 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 23 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 24 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 25 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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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