Manitoba Class 5 Learner's Driving Test Highway and Expressway Driving

Question 1

When merging onto a Manitoba highway, what is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Use the acceleration lane to match highway speed and merge smoothly into a gap in traffic

Answer

Stop at the end of the acceleration lane and wait for an opening

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Merge immediately at whatever speed you are going

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Flash your headlights to signal highway traffic to make room

Question 2

What is the purpose of the deceleration lane when exiting a Manitoba highway?

Accepted Answer

To allow you to reduce speed after leaving the main highway lanes without disrupting traffic flow

Answer

For emergency stops only

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For passing slower vehicles

Answer

For rest stops only

Question 3

On a multi-lane Manitoba highway, which lane should you normally drive in?

Accepted Answer

The right lane, using the left lane only for passing

Answer

The left lane

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The centre lane

Answer

Whichever lane has the least traffic

Question 4

What is the minimum following distance recommended on a Manitoba highway at highway speeds?

Accepted Answer

2 seconds

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1 second

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3 seconds

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5 seconds

Question 5

On a Manitoba highway, what should you do if you miss your exit?

Accepted Answer

Continue to the next exit and turn around safely

Answer

Back up on the shoulder to the exit

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Make a U-turn on the highway

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Stop on the highway and signal for help

Question 6

What should you do when a vehicle is merging onto a Manitoba highway from an on-ramp?

Accepted Answer

If safe, move to the left lane to give the merging vehicle room, or adjust your speed to create a gap

Answer

Speed up to prevent the merge

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Maintain your speed and position — the merging vehicle must adjust

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Flash your headlights to warn the merging driver