Chapter 2 / Manitoba Class 5L
Signs and signals practice questions
Practise Manitoba transit-priority signals, pavement markings and intersection controls; use the shared sign library for illustrations.
10 questions · Choose an answer, then check your understanding.
A stop sign has a painted stop line. Where should the car come to rest?
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Open a question to read its explanation and check the official source.
A stop sign has a painted stop line. Where should the car come to rest?
Before the line
Stop before the marked line, then yield and check before moving ahead.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 36 · Stop Signs
Two vehicles on adjacent approaches stop together at a four-way stop. Which driver yields?
The driver on the left
When arrival times match, the vehicle to the left gives way to the one on its right.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 37 · Four-way stop signs
You are already inside the intersection when the signal turns amber. What should you do?
Continue through
A vehicle already in the intersection continues through when amber appears.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 38 · Traffic control signals
A flashing red signal faces you. What is required before proceeding safely?
A full stop
Flashing red requires stopping completely, followed by proceeding only when safe.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 38 · Traffic control signals
A red light and green left arrow appear together. May you turn right?
No
This combination authorizes a left turn only; it prohibits right turns even without a separate no-right-turn sign.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 39 · Traffic control signals
A white vertical bar lights up above a red signal. Who may proceed on that indication?
Public-transit buses
The white bar is a transit-priority indication; other traffic must stay stopped.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 40 · Transit priority signal
A single solid centre line separates you from a private driveway on the left. May you turn across it?
Yes, when safe
The guide permits left turns across single or double solid lines to a private road or driveway.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 40 · Pavement markings
A solid and broken yellow line run together, with the solid line beside your lane. May you pass?
No
The solid line on your side prohibits passing, even though the other side has a broken line.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 41 · Yellow lines
After turning right into a curbside Diamond Lane, what should an ordinary motorist do?
Leave it when safe
Turn near the curb into the first lane, then signal, check and move out of the reserved lane safely.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 42 · Reserved lanes
May you enter a bicycle-only lane simply to pass a slow car?
No
Motor vehicles may enter for the specified access or right-turn purposes, not to overtake traffic.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 43 · Cycling lanes