Chapter 12 / Manitoba Class 5L
Safety rating and safe driving programs practice questions
Cover handbook section 3: Manitoba insurance ratings, accessible parking and fuel-saving driving habits.
10 questions · Choose an answer, then check your understanding.
Where does a new Manitoba driver with a first licence start on the DSR scale?
Study the answers
Open a question to read its explanation and check the official source.
Where does a new Manitoba driver with a first licence start on the DSR scale?
The base level
A first-time driver starts at the base level for vehicle and driver premiums.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 144 · Driver Safety Rating
What generally happens to premiums when safe driving moves you upward on the DSR scale?
They decrease
Moving up usually lowers premiums; high-risk driving moves a driver down and generally raises costs.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 144 · How the scale works
May a person qualify for an accessible parking permit without owning a car?
Yes
Eligibility belongs to the person; a permit can be used in another vehicle when the permit holder is present.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 146 · Accessible parking permit program
You borrow a relative's accessible parking permit but are not transporting them. May you use a reserved space?
No
A valid displayed permit alone is insufficient; the vehicle must be used by or transporting its holder.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 146 · Accessible parking permit program
When should an accessible parking permit be displayed?
While parked in designated parking
Display the permit for designated parking, not while driving.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 146 · Accessible parking permit program
For a short trip you can comfortably make on foot, which choice reduces driving-related emissions?
Walk
The guide recommends walking short distances and avoiding unnecessary vehicle trips.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 147 · Environmental consequences of driving
Which driving style saves fuel while improving safety?
A steady speed with smooth acceleration
Smooth changes and a steady speed reduce fuel use compared with aggressive driving.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 148 · Fuel efficient driving techniques
Should you use cruise control on a slippery winter road?
No
The guide advises against cruise control on slippery or winter roads.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 148 · Fuel efficient driving techniques
Where should you find the recommended tire inflation pressure?
The vehicle label or owner's manual
Use the manufacturer's recommended pressure and check tires cold.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 149 · Fuel efficient driving techniques
What should you check when choosing a Manitoba driver training school?
That it has a valid permit
MPI issues permits for driving schools; the guide recommends choosing a school with a valid one.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 151 · Driver training