Manitoba Class 5 Learner's Driving Test Intersections and Yielding 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Manitoba, when you arrive at a stop sign, where exactly must you stop?
- Anywhere before the intersection
- At the stop line, crosswalk line, or edge of the intersecting road — whichever comes first (Correct answer)
- Beside the stop sign
- Two car lengths before the intersection
Correct answer: At the stop line, crosswalk line, or edge of the intersecting road — whichever comes first
You must stop at the stop line if one is painted. If there is no stop line, stop at the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop at the edge of the intersecting roadway where you have a clear view of approaching traffic.
Question 2: What should you do at a Manitoba intersection when you have a green light but an emergency vehicle with sirens is approaching from a cross street?
- Proceed — you have the green light
- Stop and yield to the emergency vehicle regardless of the signal (Correct answer)
- Speed up to clear the intersection quickly
- Flash your headlights at the emergency vehicle
Correct answer: Stop and yield to the emergency vehicle regardless of the signal
Emergency vehicles with active sirens and lights have the right-of-way over all traffic signals. You must stop and yield to the emergency vehicle regardless of whether you have a green light.
Question 3: In Manitoba, when making a right turn, into which lane should you turn?
- Any available lane
- The lane closest to the right curb of the road you are entering (Correct answer)
- The centre lane
- The left lane if you plan to turn left soon after
Correct answer: The lane closest to the right curb of the road you are entering
When making a right turn, you must turn into the lane closest to the right curb (the rightmost lane) of the road you are entering. You may change lanes after completing the turn if it is safe to do so.
Question 4: At a Manitoba intersection with a dedicated left-turn signal (green arrow), when does the arrow give you the right-of-way?
- Only when the main light is also green
- When the green arrow is illuminated — it gives you protected right-of-way to turn left (Correct answer)
- Only during rush hour
- Only if oncoming traffic has completely stopped
Correct answer: When the green arrow is illuminated — it gives you protected right-of-way to turn left
A green left-turn arrow gives you a protected turn phase. Oncoming traffic has a red light, so you may turn left without yielding to oncoming traffic. You must still yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
Question 5: What is the rule for entering a blocked intersection in Manitoba?
- You may enter if your light is green
- You must not enter the intersection unless you can completely clear it (Correct answer)
- You may enter and wait in the intersection
- You may block the intersection for up to 30 seconds
Correct answer: You must not enter the intersection unless you can completely clear it
It is illegal to enter an intersection if you cannot completely clear it. Blocking an intersection impedes cross traffic and can create gridlock. Wait behind the stop line until there is enough space to proceed through.
Question 6: In Manitoba, what should you do when a traffic officer's hand signals conflict with a traffic light?
- Follow the traffic light
- Follow the traffic officer's directions — they override traffic signals (Correct answer)
- Stop and wait for the conflict to be resolved
- Follow whichever signal is less restrictive
Correct answer: Follow the traffic officer's directions — they override traffic signals
A traffic officer's hand signals always take precedence over traffic lights, signs, or pavement markings. Officers direct traffic during emergencies, signal malfunctions, or special events and their instructions are legally binding.
Manitoba Class 5 Learner's Driving Test Intersections and Yielding 4
In Manitoba, when you arrive at a stop sign, where exactly must you stop?