Manitoba Class 5 Knowledge Test — Class 5L Practice Question
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Emergency Situations
Manitoba's "slow down, move over" law when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights requires you to:
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Correct Answer: B. Slow down and, if safe, change to a lane farther from the vehicle
The "slow down, move over" law protects roadside responders, tow operators, and stranded motorists from being struck by passing traffic. Slow to the posted reduced speed AND move to the farther lane if traffic permits — both actions are required.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Maintain speed and stay in your laneMaintaining speed is the very behaviour the law prohibits.
- C.Stop completely until the lights are offA full stop is not required and would create a rear-end risk.
- D.Honk to alert the respondersHonking does not protect responders and may startle them.