Manitoba Class 5 Learner's Driving Test Winter Driving Manitoba

Question 1

What is the most important thing to do before driving in a Manitoba winter storm?

Accepted Answer

Check road conditions, ensure your vehicle is winter-ready, and consider whether the trip is necessary

Answer

Warm up the engine for 30 minutes

Answer

Put on snow chains immediately

Answer

Fill the gas tank to the brim

Question 2

What is the recommended following distance on icy Manitoba roads?

Accepted Answer

At least 6 to 8 seconds — three to four times the normal distance

Answer

The same as on dry roads (2 seconds)

Answer

3 seconds

Answer

10 car lengths

Question 3

What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid on a Manitoba winter road?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the brakes and accelerator, and steer gently in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go

Answer

Brake hard and turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction

Answer

Accelerate out of the skid

Answer

Turn off the engine immediately

Question 4

What items should be included in a Manitoba winter emergency kit for your vehicle?

Accepted Answer

A blanket, candle and matches, non-perishable food, shovel, sand or kitty litter, jumper cables, flashlight, and warm clothing

Answer

Only a cellphone and blanket

Answer

Just a spare tire and jack

Answer

A first aid kit and nothing else

Question 5

On a Manitoba highway in winter, what is black ice?

Accepted Answer

A thin, transparent layer of ice on the road that is nearly invisible and extremely slippery

Answer

Ice that is visibly black in colour

Answer

Dirty ice mixed with gravel

Answer

Ice formed only at night

Question 6

In Manitoba, when should you use winter tires?

Accepted Answer

From October through April, or whenever temperatures consistently drop below 7°C

Answer

Only during snowstorms

Answer

Only on highways

Answer

Winter tires are not recommended in Manitoba