MPI · Class 5L
Manitoba Driving Rules — Class 5 Knowledge Test Study Guide
411 questions across 4 categories — full study guide for the Manitoba Class 5 Knowledge Test, the Class 5L knowledge test administered by MPI.
Rules of the Road
243 questions
Road Signs
98 questions
Parking
30 questions
Emergency Situations
40 questions
Test Requirements
Key Topics
📋 Rules of the Road 243
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.
🪧 Road Signs 98
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.
🅿️ Parking 30
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.
🚨 Emergency Situations 40
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.