Manitoba Class 5 Learner's Driving Test Highway and Expressway Driving 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When merging onto a Manitoba highway, what is the correct procedure?
- Stop at the end of the acceleration lane and wait for an opening
- Use the acceleration lane to match highway speed and merge smoothly into a gap in traffic (Correct answer)
- Merge immediately at whatever speed you are going
- Flash your headlights to signal highway traffic to make room
Correct answer: Use the acceleration lane to match highway speed and merge smoothly into a gap in traffic
The acceleration lane is designed to allow merging vehicles to match the speed of highway traffic. You should signal, check mirrors and blind spots, and merge smoothly when a safe gap is available.
Question 2: What is the purpose of the deceleration lane when exiting a Manitoba highway?
- For emergency stops only
- To allow you to reduce speed after leaving the main highway lanes without disrupting traffic flow (Correct answer)
- For passing slower vehicles
- For rest stops only
Correct answer: To allow you to reduce speed after leaving the main highway lanes without disrupting traffic flow
The deceleration lane allows you to exit the main highway traffic flow at highway speed and then reduce speed safely. You should signal, move into the deceleration lane, and then begin slowing down.
Question 3: On a multi-lane Manitoba highway, which lane should you normally drive in?
- The left lane
- The centre lane
- The right lane, using the left lane only for passing (Correct answer)
- Whichever lane has the least traffic
Correct answer: The right lane, using the left lane only for passing
Manitoba follows the 'keep right except to pass' rule. On multi-lane highways, you should normally drive in the right lane and use the left lane only for passing slower vehicles.
Question 4: What is the minimum following distance recommended on a Manitoba highway at highway speeds?
- 1 second
- 2 seconds (Correct answer)
- 3 seconds
- 5 seconds
Correct answer: 2 seconds
A minimum 2-second following distance is recommended at highway speeds under ideal conditions. This distance should be increased in poor weather, heavy traffic, or when following large vehicles.
Question 5: On a Manitoba highway, what should you do if you miss your exit?
- Back up on the shoulder to the exit
- Continue to the next exit and turn around safely (Correct answer)
- Make a U-turn on the highway
- Stop on the highway and signal for help
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit and turn around safely
If you miss your highway exit, continue to the next exit. Never stop, back up, or make a U-turn on a highway. These actions are extremely dangerous and illegal.
Question 6: What should you do when a vehicle is merging onto a Manitoba highway from an on-ramp?
- Speed up to prevent the merge
- If safe, move to the left lane to give the merging vehicle room, or adjust your speed to create a gap (Correct answer)
- Maintain your speed and position — the merging vehicle must adjust
- Flash your headlights to warn the merging driver
Correct answer: If safe, move to the left lane to give the merging vehicle room, or adjust your speed to create a gap
While merging traffic must yield, courteous and safe highway driving means you should move over or adjust speed to accommodate merging vehicles when safe. This prevents dangerous last-second merges.
Manitoba Class 5 Learner's Driving Test Highway and Expressway Driving 1
When merging onto a Manitoba highway, what is the correct procedure?