Manitoba Class 5L Knowledge Practice Test: 40 Free Questions

1. While parking near a fire station, you should make sure that you do not park within:

1. a) 10 metres of their driveway entrance.
2. b) 6 metres of their driveway entrance.
3. c) 8 metres of their driveway entrance.
4. d) 15 metres of their driveway entrance.

2. How should you position your wheels when parking uphill or downhill without a curb?

1. a) Turn the wheels slightly to the right.
2. b) Turn the wheels toward the curb.
3. c) Turn the wheels away from the curb.
4. d) Turn the wheels straight.

3. What may happen if you fail to comply with a police officer's order to repair defective equipment?

1. a) Your vehicle registration may be suspended.
2. b) You may be given a ticket.
3. c) You may receive a warning.
4. d) Your vehicle may be towed.

4. At what speed should you drive on winter roads?

1. a) A speed that allows you to safely stop if you come upon a hazard.
2. b) The same speed as on regular roads.
3. c) The maximum speed your vehicle can handle.
4. d) As fast as possible to avoid hazards.

5. When does drowsiness or fatigue usually occur while driving?

1. a) From driving in the city.
2. b) From driving on time you usually do not drive.
3. c) From driving in the morning.
4. d) From steady driving..

6. What should you do if you cannot move your vehicle off the road?

1. a) Turn on interior lights.
2. b) Use the four-way flashers.
3. c) Raise the hood to warn other motorists.
4. d) Move the vehicle clear of traffic and park all four wheels off the travelled portion of the highway.

7. When should you report the collision to the police if you don't make a report to an officer at the scene?

1. a) Within 7 days.
2. b) Within 30 days.
3. c) Immediately.
4. d) Within 24 hours.

8. What will happen if you have any concentration of illegal drugs in your system?

1. a) Community service.
2. b) Warning letter.
3. c) Immediate three-month Administrative License Suspension.
4. d) Fine.

9. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Resting area.
2. b) Camping site.
3. c) Picnic site.
4. d) Hotel.

10. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Camping site.
2. b) Resting area.
3. c) Picnic site.
4. d) Hotel.

11. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Bridge ices.
2. b) Slippery when wet.
3. c) Flooding ahead.
4. d) Hazard ahead.

12. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Stop sign ahead.
2. b) Pedestrian crosswalk.
3. c) Traffic lights ahead.
4. d) Traffic cameras ahead.

13. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Narrow bridge ahead.
2. b) Slippery when wet.
3. c) Ice ahead.
4. d) Curvy road ahead.

14. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Playground nearby.
2. b) School zone ahead.
3. c) Pedestrian crosswalk ahead.
4. d) Activated crosswalk.

15. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Bike lane ahead.
2. b) Pedestrian lane ahead.
3. c) Reserved lane for cabs.
4. d) Reserved bus lane ahead.

16. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Lightning prone zone.
2. b) Hazard prone zone.
3. c) Overhead wires.
4. d) Mining zone.

17. What is the meaning of this sign?

1. a) Slow moving vehicle.
2. b) Transit Bus.
3. c) Extra large vehicle.
4. d) Commercial vehicle.

18. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Bump ahead.
2. b) Slippery road ahead.
3. c) Construction zone.
4. d) Stones on the road.

19. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Slippery road.
2. b) Loose gravel on the road.
3. c) Pavement edge drop-off.
4. d) Flying stones on the road.

20. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Do not stand.
2. b) No shared lane.
3. c) Do not park.
4. d) Do not pass.

21. What is the meaning of this sign?

1. a) Dead end ahead.
2. b) Intersection on the right.
3. c) Sharp right turn.
4. d) Slight right turn.

22. You can make a U-turn at an intersection when the light displays:

1. a) A green straight arrow.
2. b) A green U shaped arrow.
3. c) A yellow U shaped arrow.
4. d) A yellow straight arrow.

23. The Transit Priority signal is always accompanied by:

1. a) Flashing green light.
2. b) Steady red light.
3. c) Steady green light.
4. d) Flashing yellow light.

24. When can you move forward for a better view of traffic at an intersection?

1. a) When the light turns red.
2. b) Immediately after stopping.
3. c) When other cars start moving.
4. d) When pedestrians are clear.

25. A steady red light means:

1. a) Stop, then proceed when safe.
2. b) Stop. You may turn right or turn left onto a one-way street unless a sign forbids it.
3. c) Stop if traffic is approaching.
4. d) You must stop unless you are turning right.

26. What should you do when the traffic lights turns yellow?

1. a) Proceed quickly if you are going straight else stop.
2. b) Prepare to stop.
3. c) Speed up and cross the intersection.
4. d) Proceed as fast as you can.

27. A solid line on the left of your lane means:

1. a) Traffic flowing in the opposite direction.
2. b) Passing is allowed.
3. c) Passing is not allowed.
4. d) Traffic flowing in the same direction.

28. What does this white line indicate?

1. a) Do not change lanes.
2. b) A bicycle lane to the right.
3. c) Passing is allowed with extra caution.
4. d) Lane changing is allowed when safe.

29. How far in advance should you signal before turning in cities, towns, or villages?

1. a) At least 100 metres.
2. b) At least 50 metres.
3. c) At least 150 metres.
4. d) At least 30 metres.

30. What should you avoid doing on the shoulder of a highway?

1. a) Driving.
2. b) Stopping.
3. c) Turning.
4. d) Parking.

31. Which gear is used for backing up in an automatic transmission?

1. a) P (park).
2. b) 2 (second gear).
3. c) R (reverse).
4. d) D (drive).

32. What are blind spots also called?

1. a) No Zones.
2. b) Visible areas.
3. c) Safe spots.
4. d) Clear zones.

33. What should you keep between you and the vehicle ahead in a construction zone?

1. a) Enough space.
2. b) No space.
3. c) A long distance.
4. d) A short distance.

34. What should you do under adverse driving conditions?

1. a) Drive faster.
2. b) Drive closer to the vehicle in front.
3. c) Maintain the same following distance.
4. d) Increase your following distance.

35. When being passed, you should:

1. a) Slow down and move as close as possible to the center of the lane.
2. b) Make no change. Keep driving as you are.
3. c) Speed up.
4. d) Move as close as possible to the right side of the road.

36. Where is passing on the right permitted?

1. a) On streets with marked lanes.
2. b) On streets without marked lanes.
3. c) On highways.
4. d) On rural roads.

37. When can pedestrians leave the curb and enter the roadway?

1. a) When the walking figure indication is flashing.
2. b) When the walking figure indication is not displayed.
3. c) When the walking figure indication is solid.
4. d) When the hand figure indication is solid.

38. What features do pedestrian corridors have?

1. a) Large, illuminated overhead signs with alternating flashing amber lights.
2. b) Only painted lines on the road.
3. c) Small, dimly lit signs.
4. d) No signs at all.

39. Which of the following is true about cyclists on the road?

1. a) Cyclists do not need to obey traffic control devices.
2. b) Cyclists have fewer rights than drivers.
3. c) Cyclists have the same rights and duties as drivers.
4. d) Cyclists have more rights than drivers.

40. What should you ensure when turning as you reverse?

1. a) Ensure that you turn on the headlights.
2. b) Ensure that you accelerate quickly.
3. c) Ensure that you don't strike anything to the sides.
4. d) Ensure that you honk the horn.