Chapter 7 / Manitoba Class 5L
Vehicle equipment practice questions
Check Manitoba equipment requirements, lighting times, tire safety and dashboard warnings.
10 questions · Choose an answer, then check your understanding.
Who is responsible for ensuring the vehicle is safe before driving?
Study the answers
Open a question to read its explanation and check the official source.
Who is responsible for ensuring the vehicle is safe before driving?
The driver
The handbook assigns vehicle safety responsibility to the driver and recommends thorough checks at least twice yearly.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 104 · Vehicle equipment
When must headlights be on around sunset and sunrise?
From 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise
The legal lighting period starts before sunset and continues after sunrise; poor visibility also triggers lighting requirements.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 105 · Lights
Reduced visibility reaches which distance before headlights are legally required?
60 metres
Headlights are required when visibility is reduced to 60 metres.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 105 · Lights
What colour must the light illuminating the rear licence plate be?
White
The required rear number-plate light is white.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 105 · Lights
When is the best time to inflate tires?
When cool
Cool tires provide the proper basis for inflation; check pressure regularly with a gauge.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 106 · Tires
Below what tread depth does the handbook say to replace tires?
1.6 millimetres
Tires with tread under 1.6 millimetres must be replaced; damage can require earlier replacement.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 106 · Tires
Are studded tires legal on a Manitoba car in July?
No
Studded tires are prohibited between April 30 and October 1.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 106 · Tires
A vehicle horn must be audible for at least what distance?
60 metres
The minimum horn range is 60 metres, but it should be used only when needed.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 107 · Horn
Which exhaust substance makes a leaking muffler a poisoning hazard?
Carbon monoxide
Exhaust leakage can expose occupants to carbon monoxide, in addition to equipment and noise concerns.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 108 · Muffler
The engine temperature gauge indicates overheating. Should you keep operating the vehicle?
No
Do not operate with a high engine-temperature indication; consult the vehicle's instructions for warnings.
Manitoba Driver's Handbook, 20 October 2026 (DVL0019), p. 109 · Temperature gauge