Manitoba Class 5 Learner's Driving Test Highway and Expressway Driving 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the recommended action if you start to feel drowsy while driving on a long Manitoba highway?
- Open the window and turn up the radio
- Pull over at the next safe location and rest — fatigue is as dangerous as impairment (Correct answer)
- Drink coffee and keep driving
- Switch to the right lane and drive slower
Correct answer: Pull over at the next safe location and rest — fatigue is as dangerous as impairment
Drowsy driving is extremely dangerous and causes reaction times similar to impaired driving. The only effective remedy is to stop and rest. Pull over at a rest area or safe location and take a short nap before continuing.
Question 2: On a Manitoba highway, what is the correct procedure when you want to change lanes?
- Signal and move over immediately
- Check mirrors, signal, check blind spot (shoulder check), and move over when safe (Correct answer)
- Honk and move over
- Move over first, then signal
Correct answer: Check mirrors, signal, check blind spot (shoulder check), and move over when safe
Safe lane changing requires checking all mirrors, signalling your intention, performing a shoulder check to cover blind spots, and then moving to the adjacent lane when it is confirmed clear and safe.
Question 3: When driving on a Manitoba highway at night, when should you switch from high beams to low beams?
- When you enter a town
- When oncoming traffic is within 150 metres or when following another vehicle within 60 metres (Correct answer)
- Only when another driver flashes their lights at you
- Never — always use high beams on highways
Correct answer: When oncoming traffic is within 150 metres or when following another vehicle within 60 metres
Manitoba requires you to switch to low beams when oncoming traffic is within 150 metres (500 feet) and when following another vehicle within 60 metres (200 feet). This prevents blinding other drivers.
Question 4: On a Manitoba highway, what should you do when a large truck is passing you?
- Speed up to discourage the pass
- Maintain a steady speed and stay in your lane — do not speed up or slow down suddenly (Correct answer)
- Brake hard to let the truck pass faster
- Move to the shoulder to give the truck room
Correct answer: Maintain a steady speed and stay in your lane — do not speed up or slow down suddenly
When a truck is passing you, maintain a steady speed and stay in your lane. Do not speed up (which prolongs the pass) or brake suddenly (which can surprise the truck driver). A steady, predictable response is safest.
Question 5: What is the 'stale green' light concept that Manitoba driving courses teach?
- A green light that has been on for a long time and may turn yellow soon (Correct answer)
- A broken traffic light
- A green light at an old intersection
- A green light covered in dirt
Correct answer: A green light that has been on for a long time and may turn yellow soon
A 'stale green' is a green light that has been green for a long time — meaning it could change to yellow at any moment. If you did not see it turn green, approach with the expectation that it may change soon and be prepared to stop.
Question 6: On a Manitoba expressway with an HOV lane, who is permitted to use it?
- Any vehicle
- Vehicles with the required minimum number of occupants as posted, plus buses and emergency vehicles (Correct answer)
- Only buses
- Only electric vehicles
Correct answer: Vehicles with the required minimum number of occupants as posted, plus buses and emergency vehicles
HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes require the minimum number of occupants indicated on the sign (typically 2+). Buses, emergency vehicles, and sometimes motorcycles are also permitted regardless of occupancy.
Manitoba Class 5 Learner's Driving Test Highway and Expressway Driving 4
What is the recommended action if you start to feel drowsy while driving on a long Manitoba highway?