Guide d'étude

Manitoba Class 5L (learner) minimum age:

Must hold 9 months before Intermediate stage.

Minimum learner stage before Intermediate:

Completion of Class 5 driver education reduces minimum.

Intermediate (Class 5I) stage minimum:

Must be conviction-free and collision-free for best DSR.

Zero BAC applies to which stages:

Any detectable alcohol = immediate sanction.

Class 5I passenger rule midnight–5 am:

Exemption for emergency / medical reasons.

Class 5L learner must be supervised by:

Must sit in front passenger seat with legal BAC.

To move from Learner to Intermediate:

Full Class 5 requires second advanced test.

GDL driver with detectable alcohol — immediate action:

Second offence longer suspension.

BAC 0.05–0.079 first offence — sanction:

Administrative, not criminal.

BAC ≥0.08 triggers:

Court + administrative sanctions stack.

A red octagonal sign means:

Octagon shape recognizable by feel alone in low visibility.

A downward-pointing red and white triangle means:

Only sign with downward-pointing triangle shape.

A red circle with a white horizontal bar means:

Never pass this sign from its face.

A white rectangular sign with number and 'MAXIMUM' or just number:

Can be enforced photo-radar in Manitoba.

A white rectangular sign reading 'MINIMUM 60' means:

Common on divided highways.

A circle with diagonal X means:

Strictest of three 'no' signs.

A black arrow on white rectangular sign indicates:

Enter only from legal side.

A U-shape arrow with red slash:

Fine if ignored.

A right arrow with red slash:

May also post 'On Red' if only red-phase prohibited.

A left arrow with red slash:

Often posted at busy intersections during rush hour.

A sign showing a P crossed out means:

Temporary stopping may be allowed; check wording.

No parking within of crosswalk:

Maintains pedestrian sight lines.

No parking within of intersection:

Maintains sight triangle.

No parking within of fire hydrant:

Access for fire crew.

No parking within of stop sign / yield:

Local bylaw may differ.

No parking within of railway crossing:

Keeps sightlines clear.

Parking wrong-way:

Fine + demerit.

Parking uphill at curb — wheels:

Apply parking brake.

Parking downhill at curb — wheels:

Apply parking brake too.

Parking on hill with no curb:

Plus apply parking brake.

Yellow or flashing sign 'EMERGENCY VEHICLES AHEAD':

Hospital entrance / fire station posted.

Must report to police if damage exceeds:

Below threshold, insurance report suffices.

Emergency vehicle with siren approaching:

Do not block intersection.

Manitoba winter tires required by law:

Unlike QC which mandates Dec–Mar.

Winter tires perform best below:

All-season hardens.

Tire chains in Manitoba:

Local advisory may differ in northern MB.

Snow / ice on vehicle before driving:

Falling ice can injure other drivers.

Front-wheel (understeer) skid:

Gentle throttle recovery.

Rear-wheel (oversteer) skid:

Target eyes where you want to go.

Hydroplaning:

Sudden movements lose control.