Driving Test Flashcards
What restrictions are placed on the Class 5L (Learner) licensee?
- No drugs or alcohol in their system while driving
- Must be accompanied by a qualified supervisor in the passenger seat (must have had their full license for at least 3 years, and below .05 blood alcohol)
- Restrict back seat passengers to the number of functional seatbelts available
- No towing of vehicles
- No operating of class 3 vehicles registered as a farm truck
- No operating off road vehicles along or across highways
What restrictions are placed on the Class 5I (Intermediate) licensee?
- No drugs or alcohol in their system
- Between midnight and 5am, must have a qualified supervisor in the passenger seat OR only one passenger
What restrictions are placed on the Class 5F (Full) Licensee?
No drugs or alcohol in their system while driving for the first 36 months holding the license
What type of car seat is appropriate for what age of child?
Rear-facing from birth until 20kg
Forward-facing from 20kg to 30kg
Booster seat from 30kg until they are either 145cm in height or 9 years old
Florescent yellow-green pentagon indicates…
School area. Children might be crossing, drive cautiously.
Yellow diamond signs
Diamond warns you of dangerous conditions either on or near the roadway.
Slow down and keep control of your vehicle.
Octagon is used only for stop signs. Slow down and come to a complete stop.
Triangle pointing down
You must yield the right of way.
Slow down and if necessary, stop.
Triangle with each tip cut off
Indicates a slow-moving vehicle.
Crossbuck
Indicates a railway crossing. Slow down and and look for trains before crossing.
You must always yield the right of way to trains.
Square or rectangular signs
Regulate traffic and direct the driver
Sharp right turn ahead
Divided highway begins ahead
Sharp right curve. Maximum recommended speed 40km/h
Divided highway ends ahead
Pedestrian crosswalk ahead
Two-way traffic ahead
Winding road ahead
Right lane ends ahead
Road ends, exit right or left
Left lane ends ahead
Bump ahead
Merging roadways ahead
Steep hill ahead
Hidden intersection ahead
Bridge ices
School area
Narrow bridge ahead
Hazard marker showing an obstruction
Stop ahead
Low structure clearance 4.1m
Traffic lights ahead
Right curve ahead
Playground ahead
School crosswalk ahead
Deer crossing area ahead
Railway crossing ahead.
Track position indicates angle track crosses the road
Slippery when wet
Traffic island ahead
Roundabout ahead
Pavement ends
Maximum recommended speed on exit 40km/h
Speed limit changes ahead
Reserved bus lane ahead
Reserved lane located in curb lane of cross street.
If turning right, enter second lane from the curb
Reserved lane located in centre lane of cross-street.
If turning right, enter curb lane.
Prepare to stop.
When the amber lights are flashing, drivers should be prepared to stop, as the traffic signal ahead is red or about to turn red.
Warning bells and lights warn of approaching train.
Number indicates number of tracks.
Designated construction zone. Speed fines double.
Construction zone ends
Maximum speed 40km/h when meeting traffic
Detour ahead
Overhead wires
Barricade ahead
Flying stones
Part of roadway has been removed
Construction area
Trucks entering on the right
Flagperson ahead
Road work
Pavement edge drop-off
No turns allowed
No U-turns allowed
No right turns
Do not enter
All traffic must turn right
No left turn
No trucks allowed
Truck route
No right turn on red signal
No right turns during the times shown
All traffic must turn left
Keep right of this sign
Reduced speed school zone
Max speed 60km/h ahead
Maximum speed 90km/h
Reduced speed school zone (restricted hours)
Reduced speed school zone ends
Parking permitted as indicated
Parking prohibited
Parking for disabled persons only
Do not stop to wait
Pedestrian corridor
Pedestrian crosswalk
School crosswalk
Snow route - No stopping during a declared “snow emergency”
Do not enter, except buses and cyclists
Two way traffic
Stop here for red traffic signals
Do not pass
Passing permitted
This lane of traffic must turn right during times shown, except buses and cycists.
Overhead mounted sign indicating that the curb lane is reserved for buses and cyclists during times shown
This lane of traffic must turn left
This lane of traffic may go through or turn right only
Slower traffic keep right
Through traffic is not permitted to use this lane. Traffic, having entered this lane, must turn left at the next cross street.
Slower traffic keep right
Keep right except to pass
Speed fines double in designated constructions zones
One way - proceed in direction of arrows only
Buses only
Eastbound trans-canada highway
Hospital
“A” indicates an alternate route that will return to the route you’re on
Camping site
Westbound provincial trunk highway
Travel information
Southbound provincial road
Picnic site
Northbound city route turns right
Access for disabled persons
Cul-de-sac (dead end with turnaround)
Stop for school bus when signals are flashing
Airport
Where should you stop at a stop sign if there’s a stop line?
Where should you stop at a stop sign if there’s no stop line?
Where should you stop at a stop sign if there’s no stop line or sidewalk?
After stopping at a stop sign, what should you do before starting to move again?
Yield to any pedestrians crossing the street. Then you may move forward slightly to get a better view of traffic before continuing.
Who has the right of way at a 4-way stop sign?
The vehicle that stopped first gets to go first.
If two vehicles stopped at the same time, the vehicle on the right gets to go first.
What does a yield sign indicate?
Slow down and watch for traffic or pedestrians, and stop to let them go first
What does a red traffic light indicate?
Stop at the stop line, or before the sidewalk if there is no stop line, out of the way of traffic or crossing pedestrians.
When can you turn on a red light?
If there is no sign indicating otherwise, and traffic/pedestrians allow, you may turn right on a red light.
You may also turn right or left from a one-way onto another one-way.
What does an amber traffic light indicate?
Slow down and prepare to stop.
If you are already in the intersection when the light turns amber, continue through.
What does a green light indicate?
You may proceed, but yield to pedestrians and to other vehicles already in the intersection.
To turn left, you may enter the intersection on a green light, but you may have to complete the turn on a red or amber light in order to yield to pedestrians and traffic in the intersection.
What does a flashing red light indicate?
Come to a complete stop, proceeding only when safe.
What does a flashing amber light indicate?
Slow down and be prepared to stop. You must yield to pedestrians.
What does a steady amber arrow indicate?
A steady amber arrow may be shown after a green arrow, indicating that oncoming traffic will soon have a green arrow.
Slow down and stop unless you are already in the intersection, in which case proceed.
What does a green arrow indicate? (Steady or flashing)
You may proceed only in the direction of the arrow, provided you are in the correct lane.
What does a flashing green left arrow indicate?
You may proceed only to make a left turn, unless facing other signals that indicate other movements are allowed.
May be shown alongside steady red, amber or green lights.
What does a green u-turn arrow indicate?
You may proceed to u-turn after yielding to pedestrians and other traffic in the intersection.
What does a green left arrow with a red light indicate?
You may take a left turn. You may not go straight through or take a right turn.
If a green left arrow is shown on its own (without a red light), you may take a right turn if it is safe to do so.
Transit priority signal
Indicates that public transit buses may proceed before other traffic. Only buses may proceed.
Always accompanied by a steady red light.
Passing is permitted
Passing is permitted if the dotted line is on your side
Passing is prohibited for traffic going either way
Lane changing is not permitted
Lane changing is permissible
Is traffic permitted in the painted left-turn island?
No. These islands are used to channel traffic into turning lanes.
What are the rules regarding the curb lanes with painted diamonds in them?
These are reserved lanes for specific types of vehicles, such as cyclists and buses.
Vehicles turning right can enter these lanes only in the block preceding their turn.
If a driver turns right onto a street with reserved curb lanes, they should turn into the reserved curb lane and then change into the adjacent lane as soon as it is safe to do so.
What are the rules regarding this lane with painted diamonds in it?
This is a contra-flow reserved lane. It is designated for specific types of vehicles, which travel in the opposite direction from the other lanes.
Bike Lane
Motorists are permitted to enter or cross a bike lane with caution in order to park or make turns.
Cyclists are also permitted to use non-bike lanes, and motorists should be aware of them.
Sharrow Lane
Indicates that cyclists and motorists are to share the road
What is the ideal hand position on the steering wheel?
9 and 3 o’clock
What is the ideal way to accelerate from a stopped position?
Slowly and smoothly to prevent loss of traction and loss of control
Why might a driver downshift gears?
Downshifting to a lower gear while descending a hill can help control the vehicle’s speed without overusing the brakes
What is the “Park” gear on an automatic transmission for?
Starting the engine, stopping for an extended period of time, parking
What is “Neutral” gear for?
For starting the engine or pushing the car from outside if necessary. Disengages the engine from the drive wheels
What is “Reverse” gear for?
Backing up. Bring the car to a complete stop before switching to Reverse, or switching out of it.
What is the “Drive / 2-5” gear for?
Normal forward driving conditions
What is the “2-3/2-4” gear for?
Lower gears for driving with heavy loads
What is the “2” gear in an automatic transmission for?
For driving on slippery roads or down steep inclines
What is the “1” gear in an automatic transmission for?
For driving very slowly when off the highway
What is the function of the clutch in a manual transmission vehicle?
Depressing the clutch disengages the engine from the transmission, allowing the driver to shift gears.
What is the “friction point” when using a manual transmission?
The friction point is the point at which the engine and transmission engage while releasing the clutch.
Upon reaching the transmission point, the driver must balance slowly engaging the gas pedal while simultaneously easing off the clutch in order to prevent the vehicle from stalling.
What is “lugging” and “racing” in a manual transmission?
“Lugging” is when the engine is running in a rough, bumpy fashion because the vehicle is in too high of a gear for how slow it’s going.
“Racing” is when the engine is spinning quickly without having any effect on the car’s speed, because the vehicle is in too low a gear for how fast it’s going.
What should a driver do before starting from a street-parking spot?
Turn on the signal furthest from the curb and shoulder check before pulling out
What should a driver do before changing lanes?
Indicate with the turn signal, check the rear and sideview mirrors, and shoulder check.
Is it permissible to move across multiple lanes in a lane change?
Yes, as long as the manoeuvre can be done safely.
Is it permissible to change lanes at intersections?
No.
Hand signal for a left turn
Hand signal for a right turn
Hand signal for a stop
What is the correct procedure for taking a curve?
Slow down before entering the curve.
If you enter the curve too fast, brake carefully to keep control. Do not jam on the brakes.
Which lane should you turn into when making a right turn?
Always turn into the lane nearest the curb, unless it is obstructed within 30 metres of the turn in which case turn into the next closest lane to the curb.
When making right turns on highways, should you enter the shoulder of the road to make the turn?
Drivers should not enter the shoulder of the road when making turns.
What should drivers watch for before making left turns?
Pedestrians
Traffic from left and right
Oncoming traffic from the opposite direction
Vehicles blocking the intersection
When should a driver NOT enter an intersection?
When it is not safe to do so
When the intersection is blocked
When they will not be able to clear the intersection because traffic is backed up in the lane they wish to enter
What is the procedure for making left turns on a green light?
When the light turns green, check for pedestrians and for incoming traffic from the left or right
Move ahead to establish yourself in the intersection, just before the centre of the intersection and just to the right of the directional oncoming line
Wait until there is no traffic or pedestrians making it unsafe to complete the turn. If necessary, you may have to wait, established in the intersection, until after the light has turned red or amber, and then safely complete the turn.
What is the procedure for making a left turn from a two way street to another two way street?
Well ahead of the turn, signal and move close to the centre line
Look both ways before starting the turn
Enter the intersection to the right of the directional dividing line
Make your turn to the left of centre of the intersection
How should you proceed when turning left and two lanes are permitted to turn left at the same time?
Vehicles in the lane closest to the median should turn into the lane closest to the median.
Vehicles in the lane second-closest to the median should turn into the lane second-closest to the median.
How should you proceed when making a left turn from a street with a stop sign to a street with a boulevard?
Make a complete stop
Check for incoming traffic and proceed. If traffic is approaching from the right in the far side of the boulevard, establish yourself in the intersection.
Proceed when it’s clear.
How should you proceed when making a left turn from a one-way to another one-way?
Ensure that you are in the left-most lane
After yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, make the turn
Turn into the left-most lane unless it is obstructed, in which case turn into the second left-most lane.
Unless otherwise indicated, you may make this type of turn on a red light.
How should you proceed when making a left turn from a one-way to a two-way street?
Signal well in advance and get into the left-most lane
Slow down and begin the turn as close as possible to the left curb
Turn into the lane closest to the centre line
How should you proceed when making a left turn from a two-way to a one-way street?
Signal and move into the lane closest to the centre line
Watch for oncoming traffic and pedestrians and when safe, begin the turn
Turn into the left-most lane unless it is blocked within 30 metres of the intersection
How should you proceed when making a left turn onto a driveway or lane?
Signal and move into the proper lane before turning left when it’s safe to do so
Where are u-turns prohibited?
Curves
Approaches to the crest of a hill, leaving the driver with less than 150 metres of clear visibility of oncoming traffic
Places where a sign prohibits a u-turn
Who has the right of way if two vehicles arrive at a roundabout at the same time?
The vehicle on the right
Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in urban areas?
50km/h
Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in rural areas?
90km/h
What is a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead of you?
4 seconds at your current speed
What should a driver do when being passed?
Slow down and move as close as possible to the side of the road
What is the procedure for passing?
Check ahead of oncoming vehicles
Check your side and rearview mirrors for vehicles approaching from behind
Signal
Check the blind spot on your left for vehicles beside you
Check again that the road is clear before passing
When is passing on the right permitted?
When overtaking a vehicle making a left turn
On one-way streets
On streets with marked lanes
When must you never pass?
By driving off the road (on the shoulder)
Where a vehicle has slowed or stopped to yield to pedestrians or another vehicle
In a school area within 15 minutes of of the opening or closing of morning or afternoon classes, or while children are near a school or playground
If it’s not sufficiently clear ahead
Where highway construction is taking place
What is the correct procedure for entering an expressway?
- As you enter the entrance lane, adjust your speed to match traffic and keep plenty of space between you and the vehicle ahead, so that you and the vehicle behind you will have more time and distance to stop in an emergency.
- Check expressway traffic to determine if it will be necessary for you to slow down or stop at the point immediately before the entrance of the merge lane. (See diagram.) Keep in mind that the decision could be made for you by the driver immediately ahead of you.
If you’re not entirely sure if you’ll have to slow down or stop, touch your brakes lightly to alert drivers behind that you may have to do so. The place to stop is just before the entrance of the merge lane. - Use the merge lane to match your speed with expressway traffic, so as to merge without having to stop. If you stop at the end of the entrance lane, you sharply increase the risk of being struck from behind.
What is the correct procedure for leaving an expressway?
- Give yourself plenty of time to move over to the lane closest to the exit. (Follow the instructions given earlier for making lane changes.)
- Maintain your speed until you are completely in the exit ramp, and then slow down smoothly to whatever speed is posted or to the prevailing speed in the exit ramp (whichever is slower).
What is the procedure when approaching an uncontrolled intersection?
When two vehicles approach, both must slow down. The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right. The vehicle with the right of way must still be cautious and avoid a collision.
What is the procedure when entering a public street from a private lane or driveway?
Yield to all pedestrians and traffic before crossing the sidewalk and merging
Can funeral processions go through a red light or stop sign?
If traffic conditions and local bylaws permit, drivers of vehicles in a funeral procession following a lead care may proceed with caution through red lights or stop signs
What is the appropriate speed when passing emergency vehicles working at roadside?
40km/h when the speed limit is below 80km/h
60km/h when the speed limit is above 80km/h
When an emergency vehicle, flashing lights and sounding its siren, is approaching from any direction, what should you do?
Yield to the emergency vehicle by:
- Immediately moving clear of an intersection if you are stopped for a red light or stop sign (if necessary, proceed with caution through a red light or stop sign in order to make way)
- Driving as close as possible to the curb
- Remaining stopped at the edge of the road until all emergency vehicles have passed
- Pulling to the left or right to the nearest curb if on a one-way street
How far from a school bus must you stop and wait when the bus displays flashing red lights and a stop arm?
5m when approaching from either direction, unless approaching from the opposite direction when there is a physical barrier such as a meridian. A double line is not considered a physical barrier.
Is it permissible to make a right turn from the second lane in front of a stopped transit bus in the reserved bus lane?
It is not permissible
What is a zipper merge?
When one lane on a two-lane highway is closed, vehicles in the two lanes are asked to take turns merging into the single remaining lane
When is it legal to cross a railway crossing while the warning lights are flashing?
- If the vehicle is brought to a complete stop before crossing
- If the crossing is not protected by gates or barriers
- If the crossing is within a restricted speed area
- If the train is stopped or is a safe distance away
- If the crossing can be done safely
How far from the nearest rail should a driver stop at a railway crossing?
At least 5 metres in a restricted speed area, and at least 15 metres away in a non-speed restricted area
What is considered a speed restricted area within Manitoba?
A restricted speed area means any area within Winnipeg, an urban municipality, a local urban district under the Municipal Act or any other area, highway or portion of highway designated by regulation.
Where do pedestrians have right of way?
At both marked and unmarked crosswalks
How far from a crosswalk is parking or stopping allowed?
At least 3 metres away
How much space is recommended when passing a cyclist?
At least one metre
What traffic control signals and signs are cyclists expected to obey?
All of them
Where should cyclists position themselves on the roadway?
As close as practicable to the curb
Cyclist is stopping
Cyclist is turning left
Cyclist is moving within your lane
Cyclist is turning right
What is the procedure for backing up?
Check carefully for obstructions, especially children who may be below the line of your vision behind you
Keep your foot on the brake as you put the car into reverse
If turning left, check your mirrors and look over your left shoulder. If turning right, check your mirrors and look over your right shoulder.
Take your foot of the brake and take care to keep watching for obstructions as you reverse
What is a three point turn?
Pull over to the right side of the road, stop, check mirrors and shoulder check
Back up into an intersection or driveway
Turn left and proceed in the direction you came from
How close should you be to the curb when stopping?
No more than 45cm
When parallel parking, where should you stop?
Stop parallel with the car in front of the parking spot, 1 metre away from it.
When parallel parking, at what angle to the curb should you be when reversing into the spot?
45 degrees
How should you signal to traffic behind you that you are about to parallel park?
Flash your brake lights three times before stopping, or use a hand signal, then turn on the right turn signal
What constitutes an automatic fail in the backing skill test?
You touch one of the poles
You drive over the curb
You drive between the poles that represent other cars
You commit a dangerous act such as backing up or moving forward while a vehicle is moving close by
Where should you turn your wheels when parking on an incline?
When facing uphill, turn your wheels away from the curb
When facing downhill, turn your wheels towards the curb
When there is no curb, turn your wheels to the right whether you are facing up or downhill
How far from a fire hydrant is it permissible to park?
At least 3 metres
How far from a stop sign is it permissible to park?
At least 9 metres
How far from a railway crossing is it permissible to park?
At least 3 metres
How fast should vehicles be able to stop if their brakes are in good working order?
Within 7.6 metres if travelling at 30km/h
When should tires be replaced?
When the tread is less than 1.6 millimetres, or if the tires have deep cuts, cracks, blisters or bulges
How far away should a horn be audible if it is in good working order?
60 metres
When must your headlights be switched on by law?
At least 30 minutes before sunset, at least 30 minutes after sunrise and any time visibility is less than 60 metres.
What should your following distance be increased to when driving on a gravel road?
6 seconds
What is the procedure if your vehicle goes onto the shoulder of the road unintentionally?
Stay on the shoulder and steer in a straight line
Take your foot off the accelerator
Apply the brakes very gently
After slowing down, if traffic permits, ease back onto the pavement, being careful not to overshoot the centre line
What is the procedure if one of your tires blows out?
Hold the steering wheel firmly and take your foot off of the accelerator, allowing the vehicle to slow down gradually
Don’t brake until the speed is sufficiently reduced to maintain control
Don’t turn onto the shoulder of the road until the vehicle is under control. If the blowout caused the vehicle to swerve onto the shoulder, stay on the shoulder.
Let the vehicle coast to a stop, then drive off the roadway to a safe location to change the tire.
How do you regain control over your vehicle during a skid?
Take your foot off the accelerator
Look and steer in the direction you want to go
What should you do if a vehicle is suddenly approaching from the opposite direction in your lane?
Brake hard to reduce speed
Move as quickly and safely as possible to the right shoulder of the road while sounding the horn
If you must hit something rather than come to a stop, try to hit something that will absorb impact such as a bush or snowbank. Also try to bounce off with a glancing blow rather than hit anything head on
What should you do if there is a fire in your vehicle?
Immediately turn off the ignition and pull over
For a small fire, extinguish it with earth, sand or large articles of clothing. For a large fire, get to a safe distance and call emergency services
How much time do passengers have to exit a car that has plunged into water before escape becomes impossible?
Only about one minute before it is impossible to open the doors and windows
What is the procedure when your vehicle has plunged into water?
Don’t panic
Undo everyone’s seatbelt. Help older children before younger children
Open or break windows. Break by kicking them on the edge nearest the front of the car
Get out immediately, sending children before you
What should you do if your vehicle is in contact with electrical wires?
Stay in the car until you can drive to safety
If you cannot free your car from the wires, turn on your hazards and move the car as far from the roadway as possible. Warn potential rescuers to stay away and tell them to call the police
If your car is on fire and you must exit, jump out to make sure you do not touch the car and the ground at the same time, and do your best to stay clear of the wires
What should you do if you are the first to arrive on the scene of a collision?
Park your vehicle off the roadway to prevent another collision
Call 911
If a person is trapped in a car but unhurt, try to free them. If they are hurt, don’t try to move them unless there is a fire. If you have to move them, ensure that the head and neck are supported
What basic first aid can be administered to people who have injured in a collision?
Clear the mouth and airway, turn their head to the side if possible
If they are not breathing, start CPR
If there is bleeding, apply firm pressure with a clean piece of material over the wound. Do not do this for head injuries
Reassure the injured and stay with them until the ambulance arrives
What is the procedure when you are involved in a collision?
Stop your vehicle immediately
Contact emergency services
If you do not file a report with the police on the scene, you must do so within 7 days if anyone was injured in the collision
To anyone whose vehicle or property is damaged, give your name and number, your vehicle insurance policy number. If it is not your vehicle, also give the name, address and insurance policy number of the owner
If a collision results in only property damage, is it mandatory to report to the police?
It is not mandatory to report it to the police
Is it permissible to transport cannabis in a vehicle?
Only if it is stored in a secured compartment, such as the trunk
Is it permissible to consume cannabis in a vehicle?
Not if the vehicle is on a public roadway. This applies whether the vehicle is in motion or not.
