Section 1-1a: Signs and signals

The Manitoba driving test evaluates knowledge of road signs and traffic signals to ensure drivers can navigate safely.

Manitoba Driving Test - Section 1-1a: Signs and signals

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What does a fluorescent yellow-green pentagon-shaped sign indicate?

A school area.

A construction zone.

A hospital zone.

A railway crossing ahead.

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What does a transit priority signal, a white vertical bar on a black background, indicate?

Only public-transit vehicles (buses) may proceed.

Only taxis may proceed.

All traffic may proceed with caution.

It is a signal for pedestrians.

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What is the general rule for a driver approaching an amber light?

Stop only if a police officer is present.

Maintain speed and proceed through.

Slow down and stop.

Accelerate to 'make the light'.

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A sign shaped like a triangle with its tips cut off indicates what?

A slow-moving vehicle.

A four-way stop.

A construction zone.

A railway crossing.

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What does a solid red traffic light mean?

Slow down and prepare to stop.

Proceed with caution.

Stop if you can, but proceed if you are already in the intersection.

Stop in front of the crosswalk or before the sidewalk.

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If you are already in an intersection when the traffic light turns amber, what should you do?

Continue through the intersection.

Reverse out of the intersection.

Wait for the light to turn green again.

Stop immediately.

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Under what circumstances are you allowed to turn right when a green left-arrow is illuminated with a red light?

If there is no oncoming traffic.

Under no circumstances.

Only after coming to a complete stop.

If there is no sign prohibiting it.

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What is the correct action when approaching a yield sign?

Accelerate to merge with traffic.

Slow down, check for traffic and pedestrians, and be prepared to stop.

Always come to a complete stop.

Honk your horn to alert other drivers.

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What must you do before proceeding on a green light?

Wait for 5 seconds before moving.

Honk to signal you are proceeding.

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection.

Proceed immediately without checking.

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According to the text, why are the shapes of signs important?

They make the signs more aesthetically pleasing.

Different shapes are used for different cities.

They indicate the speed limit.

They help you identify the signs in poor visibility conditions.

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A flashing green left-arrow allows you to do what?

Make a U-turn.

Proceed only to make a left turn.

Proceed straight through the intersection.

Make any turn you wish.

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What must drivers do when they see road construction and maintenance signs?

Maintain their current speed.

Turn on their hazard lights.

Slow down to a safe speed and obey flag persons.

Increase their speed to clear the area quickly.

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What is the primary purpose of signs, signals, and pavement markings?

To indicate the rules of the road for safe movement of traffic.

To test a driver's memory skills.

To provide locations for advertising.

To decorate the roadways.

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What are you permitted to do at a green left-arrow shown together with a red light?

Make either a left or right turn.

Make a right turn after stopping.

Proceed straight through the intersection.

Make a left turn only.

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At a four-way stop, if two vehicles arrive at the same time, which vehicle should yield?

The larger vehicle should yield to the smaller one.

The vehicle that is turning should yield.

The vehicle on the right should yield to the vehicle on the left.

The vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.

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What kind of information do regulatory signs provide?

Distances to cities.

Locations of parks and attractions.

Warnings of sharp curves.

Speed limits, permitted turns, and parking rules.

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A green U-turn arrow means you may proceed to make a U-turn after:

Honking your horn.

Waiting for the arrow to flash.

Yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles already in the intersection.

Coming to a full stop.

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Which shape is used exclusively for stop signs?

Square

Circle

Octagon

Diamond

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Before proceeding from a stop sign, after checking for vehicles, you must also yield to:

Cyclists on the sidewalk.

Drivers who signal with their headlights.

Vehicles that are more than 100 meters away.

Pedestrians wanting to cross the street.

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What does the number on the square sign under a railway crossing sign indicate?

The number of train tracks.

The route number.

The speed limit for the crossing.

The distance to the next town.

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A diamond-shaped sign warns you of what?

Possible dangerous conditions on or near the roadway.

A slow-moving vehicle ahead.

The beginning of a new speed limit.

An upcoming stop sign.

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What does a steady amber arrow signal?

Oncoming traffic must stop.

It is a warning that the green signal for that turn is ending.

The green arrow is about to appear.

You may proceed to turn with caution.

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What does a crossbuck sign indicate?

A school crossing.

An intersection.

A railway crossing.

A pedestrian crosswalk.

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What does a triangle with the tip pointing down mean?

You must yield the right-of-way.

Warning of a sharp turn.

Stop immediately.

Indicates a school zone.

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What is the function of square or rectangular signs?

Only to indicate school zones.

To warn of dangerous conditions.

To indicate a slow-moving vehicle.

To regulate traffic and direct the driver.

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At a stop sign where there is no stop line or sidewalk, where must you stop?

In the middle of the intersection.

Wherever you have the best view.

Just before the intersecting highway.

Ten feet past the intersection.

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What is the primary meaning of an amber (yellow) traffic light?

You have the right-of-way to clear the intersection.

The light is about to turn green.

You must stop immediately, even if in the intersection.

It is a warning that the light is going to turn red.

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How should you treat a flashing red light?

The same as a stop sign.

The same as a yield sign.

Slow down and proceed if the way is clear.

The same as a green light.

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At a railway crossing, what do flashing lights and ringing bells signify?

The crossing is out of order.

You may proceed with caution.

A train has just passed.

An approaching train.

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What does a flashing amber light require you to do?

Treat it as a regular green light.

Accelerate to clear the intersection quickly.

Come to a complete stop.

Slow down, be prepared to stop, and yield to pedestrians.

Your score is

In the “Signs and signals” section, candidates must identify and interpret various warning, regulatory, and informational signs found on Manitoba roads. Understanding stop signs, yield signs, speed limits, and traffic lights is crucial for safe driving. This section also tests responses to pedestrian signals and construction signs, which help maintain road safety. Properly recognizing and reacting to these signs is essential for passing the test and for responsible, accident-free driving in Manitoba.