About the rules test
- 25 questionsIn each rules practice test
- 20 to pass80% pass mark
- 239 questionsIn the practice bank, no repeats until you've seen them all
- 7 topicsCovered below, with an example of each
The full practice test on the main page is one 25-question test like this one (20 correct to pass).
Sample questions
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Where does a new Manitoba driver with their first licence start on the DSR scale?
- At the base level
- At the top of the scale
- Five levels below base
- Ten levels above base
At the base level
Each year of safe driving moves you up the scale.
Why keep your arms and wrists loose on loose material?
- So the front wheel can move a little, as it likely will
- So you can steer with your knees instead of your hands
- So you can wave to the other riders and drivers you pass
- To rest your arms on long rides over rough roads
So the front wheel can move a little, as it likely will
Fighting the front wheel can make you fall.
If your riding group has more than four riders, what should you do?
- Divide it into two or more smaller groups
- Let the fastest rider lead and set the pace
- Ride closer together so no one is left behind
- Ride two abreast to save space on the road
Divide it into two or more smaller groups
Large groups interfere with traffic and get separated.
Where should your feet be while you're moving?
- Hanging just above the road, ready to catch a fall
- Level and firmly on the footpegs, ready to use the foot controls
- Off the pegs at low speed, touching the ground for balance
- On the passenger pegs, where it's more comfortable
Level and firmly on the footpegs, ready to use the foot controls
Keep slight pressure on the fuel tank with your knees.
When passing parked vehicles on a street with marked lanes, you should:
- Ride close to the parked cars so traffic can pass you
- Ride in the left track of the passing lane and reduce speed
- Ride on the centre strip so drivers ahead can see you
- Speed up so you pass the parked cars as quickly as possible
Ride in the left track of the passing lane and reduce speed
It gives you time and distance if a door opens or a pedestrian steps out.
How can you tell a motorcycle isn't too heavy for you?
- It has an electric starter, so you don't have to use a kick-starter
- It weighs less than 100 kg, which is the limit for new riders in Manitoba
- You can lift the front wheel off the ground by yourself while sitting on it
- You can push it through a figure eight, put it on its stands and lift it if it falls
You can push it through a figure eight, put it on its stands and lift it if it falls
You should manage it without straining.
What must you already hold to apply for a Manitoba Class 6 Learner Stage licence?
- A full-stage Class 5 licence held for at least two years
- A moped permit held for at least one season
- A valid Manitoba driver's licence of any class and stage
- Nothing; anyone 16 or older can apply
A valid Manitoba driver's licence of any class and stage
You must also be at least 16 years old.
What does a Class 6 M Stage licence allow you to do?
- Carry one passenger in town at speeds under 50 km/h
- Ride a motorcycle only while taking the training course
- Ride anywhere you like, but only during daylight hours
- Ride with a supervising rider on highways and city streets
Ride a motorcycle only while taking the training course
Once you pass the course, you're eligible for the Learner Stage licence.
Topics on the rules test
- Licensing & the Law (71 questions). Example: Where does a new Manitoba driver with their first licence start on the DSR scale? Answer: At the base level.
- Helmet, Gear & Maintenance (36 questions). Example: How can you tell a motorcycle isn't too heavy for you? Answer: You can push it through a figure eight, put it on its stands and lift it if it falls.
- Controls & Riding Skills (29 questions). Example: Where should your feet be while you're moving? Answer: Level and firmly on the footpegs, ready to use the foot controls.
- Lane Position & Visibility (35 questions). Example: When passing parked vehicles on a street with marked lanes, you should: Answer: Ride in the left track of the passing lane and reduce speed.
- Emergencies & Conditions (34 questions). Example: Why keep your arms and wrists loose on loose material? Answer: So the front wheel can move a little, as it likely will.
- Impairment & Distraction (15 questions). Example: Do Manitoba's impaired driving laws apply to motorcycles? Answer: Yes, to all motorized vehicles.
- Passengers, Cargo & Groups (19 questions). Example: If your riding group has more than four riders, what should you do? Answer: Divide it into two or more smaller groups.
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