Manitoba Class 5 Learner's Driving Test Highway and Expressway Driving 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: On a two-lane highway in Manitoba, when is it legal to pass another vehicle?
- Anytime you want to go faster
- When the centre line is a broken yellow line on your side and you can see far enough ahead to pass safely (Correct answer)
- Only when the other driver signals you to pass
- Only on straight sections with no intersections for 2 km
Correct answer: When the centre line is a broken yellow line on your side and you can see far enough ahead to pass safely
Passing on a two-lane highway is legal when the centre line on your side is broken (dashed) yellow, meaning you have clear sight distance. You must be able to see far enough ahead to complete the pass safely before any oncoming traffic arrives.
Question 2: What does a solid yellow centre line on your side of a Manitoba highway mean?
- Passing is permitted if safe
- No passing — it is illegal to cross this line to pass (Correct answer)
- Passing is allowed for motorcycles only
- Slow vehicles may cross to let faster traffic pass
Correct answer: No passing — it is illegal to cross this line to pass
A solid yellow line on your side of the centre line means no passing. It is illegal to cross this line to overtake another vehicle. The line is solid in areas with limited visibility such as curves, hills, and near intersections.
Question 3: On a Manitoba highway, what is the proper way to handle a head-on collision threat?
- Swerve to the left
- Brake hard, steer right toward the shoulder or ditch — never swerve into oncoming traffic lanes (Correct answer)
- Speed up and try to get past the oncoming vehicle
- Close your eyes and brace for impact
Correct answer: Brake hard, steer right toward the shoulder or ditch — never swerve into oncoming traffic lanes
If a head-on collision is imminent, brake firmly and steer to the right — toward the shoulder or ditch. A ditch collision is survivable at reduced speed; a head-on collision often is not. Never swerve left into oncoming traffic lanes.
Question 4: What should you do when driving on a Manitoba highway and an oncoming vehicle has its high beams on, blinding you?
- Flash your high beams back repeatedly
- Look toward the right edge of the road, reduce speed, and avoid looking directly at the oncoming headlights (Correct answer)
- Speed up to pass the vehicle faster
- Stop on the road until the vehicle passes
Correct answer: Look toward the right edge of the road, reduce speed, and avoid looking directly at the oncoming headlights
When blinded by oncoming high beams, shift your gaze to the right edge (fog line) of the road to maintain your lane position. Reduce speed and avoid looking directly at the headlights. A quick flash of your own high beams may alert the other driver.
Question 5: On a Manitoba expressway, is it legal to stop on the shoulder to use your cellphone?
- Yes, the shoulder is for any purpose
- No — the shoulder is for emergencies only, not routine stops (Correct answer)
- Yes, as long as you activate hazard lights
- Yes, but only during daylight hours
Correct answer: No — the shoulder is for emergencies only, not routine stops
Highway shoulders are reserved for emergencies such as breakdowns, medical emergencies, or when directed by police. Stopping on the shoulder for non-emergency purposes like phone calls is illegal and dangerous.
Question 6: When driving on a Manitoba divided highway, what does a 'DO NOT CROSS MEDIAN' sign mean?
- Do not change lanes
- Do not cross the centre median strip to reach the opposite carriageway — use designated crossovers only (Correct answer)
- Do not stop on the median
- Do not exceed the median speed
Correct answer: Do not cross the centre median strip to reach the opposite carriageway — use designated crossovers only
This sign prohibits crossing the median strip to access the opposite direction of travel. Crossing the median is extremely dangerous and illegal. Use designated crossover points, intersections, or exits only.
Manitoba Class 5 Learner's Driving Test Highway and Expressway Driving 3
On a two-lane highway in Manitoba, when is it legal to pass another vehicle?