MPI Graduated Driver Licensing 3

Question 1

What must a Stage 2 Intermediate driver do to obtain a full Stage 3 (Full) license?

Accepted Answer

Pass a second road skills test after holding Stage 2 for at least 15 months

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Simply wait 15 months with no additional test required

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Retake the written knowledge test

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Complete an approved driver education course only

Question 2

What is the earliest possible total time to complete all three stages of Manitoba's GDL program?

Accepted Answer

24 months

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12 months

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18 months

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30 months

Question 3

Which restriction is lifted when a driver earns a full Stage 3 license?

Accepted Answer

They are no longer subject to zero BAC, late-night curfews, or passenger limits from earlier stages

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They may now drive over the posted speed limit

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They are exempt from demerit points

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They no longer need vehicle insurance

Question 4

Can a learner's permit (Stage 1) holder drive on a Manitoba highway unaccompanied?

Accepted Answer

No — a Stage 1 driver must always be supervised by a qualifying driver

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Yes, at any time

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Yes, but only during daylight hours

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Yes, but only on highways with speed limits below 90 km/h

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of Manitoba's Graduated Driver Licensing program?

Accepted Answer

To gradually introduce new drivers to increasingly complex driving situations while reducing crash risk

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To generate additional revenue for MPI through testing fees

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To discourage young people from driving

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To replace the need for formal driver education courses

Question 6

After the first 9 months of Stage 2, which passenger restriction is removed for Intermediate license holders?

Accepted Answer

The limit of one under-21 non-family passenger is lifted

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All passenger restrictions remain until Stage 3

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Passengers under 16 are still prohibited

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Only family members may ride as passengers

Question 7

Which of the following correctly describes a key difference between Stage 2 and Stage 3 driving privileges in Manitoba?

Accepted Answer

Stage 2 drivers face zero BAC and late-night curfews; Stage 3 drivers do not

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Stage 3 drivers may drive faster than the posted limit

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Stage 2 drivers may not carry any passengers; Stage 3 drivers may

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Stage 3 drivers are not required to carry valid insurance