Chapter 3 / Manitoba Class 5L
Starting, lane changes and turns practice questions
Apply Manitoba turning distances, curb-lane rules and safe checks when moving into traffic.
10 questions · Choose an answer, then check your understanding.
Which steering-wheel hand positions does MPI recommend?
Study the answers
Open a question to read its explanation and check the official source.
Which steering-wheel hand positions does MPI recommend?
9 and 3
The guide recommends 9 and 3 for control and to keep the arms clear of an inflating airbag.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 44 · Steering - Hand Position
Before shifting from forward travel into reverse, what must you do?
Stop completely
The vehicle must stop before changing between forward and reverse gears.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 45 · Automatic transmission
Once a manual car is moving and the gear change is complete, where should your left foot be?
Off the clutch pedal
Keeping a foot on the clutch unnecessarily causes premature wear.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 46 · Manual (standard) transmission
You are pulling away from the right curb into traffic. Which signal is needed?
Left signal
Signal on the side away from the curb before joining traffic, and yield to approaching road users.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 47 · Starting
When your cargo van prevents shoulder checks and you must use mirrors alone, how many lanes may you change at once?
One
Drivers who can check only through mirrors must move one lane at a time.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 47 · Lane changing
Where does the handbook tell you never to change lanes?
At intersections
Keep lane changes out of intersections, where competing movements make them dangerous.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 47 · Lane changing
In a Manitoba town, how far before turning must you signal at minimum?
30 metres
After selecting the proper lane, signal at least 30 metres before an urban turn.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 49 · General rules of turning
Outside cities, towns and villages, what is the minimum turn-signal distance?
150 metres
The rural requirement is at least 150 metres so following traffic receives earlier warning.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 49 · General rules of turning
The curb lane is clear beyond an intersection. Which lane should you enter during a right turn?
The first lane beside the curb
A right turn normally enters the first available curbside lane; the guide gives a specific exception for a nearby blockage.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 50 · Right turns
Your light is green, but queued traffic leaves no space beyond the intersection. What should you do?
Wait outside it
Do not enter when congestion prevents you from clearing the intersection.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 53 · Left turns