- Age 16Or 15½ in a Driver Z course
- $12 test30-minute time limit
- 30 languagesWith audio in every one
- 9 monthsMinimum learner stage
Step by step
- Study MPI's Driver's Handbook.
- Register as a Manitoba Public Insurance customer and have your ID checked before you book. The easiest way is through an Autopac agent.
- If you have a medical condition that could affect your driving, tell MPI's Driver Fitness office before the test (204-985-1900 or 1-866-617-6676).
- Book the knowledge test. Say which language you want and whether you'd like the audio. If you're under 18, a parent or legal guardian must give consent.
- Take the test on a computer: 30 minutes, not open book, no phones.
- Meet the vision and medical standards and buy your licence.
What to bring
- Your identification documents (registered with MPI ahead of time)
- Parent or legal guardian consent if you're under 18
- A completed driver education form if you're under 16 and in Driver Z
- Glasses or contact lenses if you need them
Fees
| Knowledge test | $12 |
| Licence, after you pass | $20 |
| Base driver premium | up to $45 |
| Road test (later) | $35 |
Fees as listed by MPI. An additional driver premium may also apply.
If you don't pass
If you're in the Graduated Driver Licensing program and don't pass, you wait seven days before you can take the test again. Tests are offered in English, French and 28 other languages, including Punjabi, Tagalog, Arabic, Spanish, Ukrainian, Simplified Chinese and Cree.
Once you have your licence
- You spend at least nine months in the Learner Stage (5L).
- Your supervisor must have been fully licensed for at least 36 months and have a blood alcohol level under .05.
- At 16 or older, after nine months, you can take the Class 5 road test. Winnipeg residents take it at the Winnipeg Service Centre.
- After the road test you move to the Intermediate Stage for at least 15 months.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Manitoba knowledge test?
$12. After you pass, the licence is $20 plus a base driver premium of up to $45.
If I fail the MPI knowledge test, when can I retake it?
After seven days if you're in the Graduated Driver Licensing program.
Can I take the Manitoba test in another language?
Yes. Besides English and French there are 28 languages, and every one has audio so you can listen to the questions.
Official sources
Checked against these sources on October 29, 2026. Rules and fees change, so confirm with MPI before you go.
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