City Driving
When driving in the city, what is the general minimum following distance you should maintain between your vehicle and the one in front of you?
4 seconds
When driving in rural areas, what is the maximum speed limit?
90 km/h
What should you do if you encounter a large puddle of water on the road while driving?
Slow down and drive through the puddle carefully
True or False: There are other signs that use the octagon shape aside from stop signs
False, octagon is only for stop signs
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for 5L drivers in Manitoba?
0 BAC
When driving in the city, what should you do if you see a pedestrian waiting to cross the street at a crosswalk?
Yield and let them cross the street
When driving on a rural road, what should you do if you see a farm animal on the road?
Slow down and stop if necessary
When driving in winter conditions, what should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Release the gas and turn the wheel in the direction you’re going
What does each of the following sign colors mean: Yellow signs, Orange signs, White/Black signs
Warning signs, Construction signs, Regulatory signs
State 3 possible causes of distracted driving
Answers will vary (music, phone, talking, eating, etc.)
When driving in the city, what is the maximum speed limit in a school zone?
30 km/h
When driving on a rural road, what should you do if you encounter a slow-moving vehicle?
Pass only when it is safe and legal to do so
When driving in fog, what should you do to improve visibility?
Use low beam headlights and fog lights
What should you do if there is a yellow light on the stoplight and you are: in the intersection and out of the intersection
In, go through and continue driving. Out, slow down and stop before the intersection
What are 2 signs that a driver may be impaired by drugs or alcohol?
Lower response time, bad mood, speeding, unpredictable behavior, etc.
How should you approach a roundabout?
Yield to pedestrians then enter carefully when there is an opening
How should you adjust your driving when encountering a winding road in the countryside?
Slow down and maintain your speed
What should you do if you encounter a flooded roadway while driving?
Turn around and use a different route. Do not attempt to drive into water
What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing?
Slow down, look both ways, and if needed stop. Always yield to trains
How many demerits on the Driver Safety Rating (DSR) scale is the penalty for a first-time conviction of distracted driving in Manitoba? Double points if you say how much the Driver’s Licence will cost if you are caught using a phone while driving (within $50).
5 demerits
Bonus: $470 ($420 to $520 allowed)
When parallel parking on a city street, how far must you park from a fire hydrant?
5 meters or 16 feet
When driving on a rural road, what should you do if you encounter a railway crossing without signals or gates?
Stop and look both ways for approaching trains before crossing
What should you do if you encounter a deer on the road while driving?
Brake firmly but do NOT swerve. Swerving can cause a worse collision
How does the transit priority signal look like on a stoplight?
A black background with a vertical white line. This signal lets transit buses pass through.
What is the immediate consequence when you drive while your license is suspended?
The vehicle will be impounded for at least 30 days immediately