About the Manitoba Class 5 knowledge test

In Manitoba you can get your Class 5 Learner (5L) licence from age 16, or 15½ in a high school driver education course. To get it, you pass MPI's knowledge test on road signs, traffic signals and the rules of the road in the Manitoba Driver's Handbook, and a vision test. You have 30 minutes. The full practice test on this page is 30 questions with rules and signs mixed together, and every answer comes with a short explanation.

What the test covers

Sample questions

A few questions from the practice bank. Tap one to see the answer.

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit in rural areas of Manitoba is:

90 km/h

It is 50 km/h in urban areas.

Under ideal conditions, Manitoba's handbook recommends a following distance of:

Four seconds

Allow more time in poor conditions.

When a school bus shows flashing red lights and its stop arm, you must:

Stop at least five metres from the bus, from either direction

Stay stopped until the red lights turn off and the stop arm folds in.

When passing a stopped emergency or designated vehicle with its lights on, where the posted limit is under 80 km/h, you must slow to:

40 km/h

Pass only when it's safe.

How long is the minimum Learner stage in Manitoba?

Nine months

Time without a valid licence doesn't count.

Using a hand-operated electronic device while driving brings, for a first offence:

A three-day licence suspension

Each later offence brings a seven-day suspension.

Studded tires are illegal in Manitoba between:

April 30 and October 1

Check the dates before the season changes.

How to study

  1. Read MPI's Manitoba Driver's Handbook.
  2. Practise rules and signs separately, then take the full 30-question test. Each one is a fresh set of questions.
  3. Review the questions you missed, then use Smart practice to drill your weak topics.
  4. When you score 25 or more on the full test several times in a row, you're ready for the real one.

Frequently asked questions

What is on the MPI knowledge test?

Multiple-choice questions on road signs, traffic signals and the rules of the road in the Manitoba Driver's Handbook. You have 30 minutes. It is widely reported as 30 questions with 25 correct to pass, and our full practice test uses that format; MPI confirms the details when you book.

How old do I have to be to get a learner's licence in Manitoba?

16, or 15½ if you are enrolled in a high school driver education course that is in progress. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must consent.

How much does the knowledge test cost?

$12 per test, booked by appointment. Fees can change, so check with MPI.

What happens if I fail?

In the Graduated Driver Licensing program you wait seven days before you can try the knowledge test again.

Can I take the test in another language?

Yes. MPI offers the knowledge test in about 30 languages.

Are these the real MPI test questions?

No. Every question here is original, written from MPI's Manitoba Driver's Handbook. This site is not affiliated with Manitoba Public Insurance.

How many practice questions are there?

416: 294 rules of the road questions and 122 road sign questions. Practice tests don't repeat a question until you have seen every question in that part.