Section 1-4: Pedestrian safety

The Manitoba driving test places strong emphasis on pedestrian safety, ensuring drivers understand their crucial role in protecting those on foot.

Manitoba Driving Test - Section 1-4: Pedestrian safety

1 / 30

What is the consequence of being caught speeding in a school zone?

A warning for the first offense

A temporary vehicle impoundment

A significant fine and moving down the Driver Safety Rating scale

A mandatory driving course

2 / 30

What do pedestrian corridors feature for high visibility?

Underground tunnels for crossing

Red and white painted lines and flashing red lights

A traffic officer present at all times

Large, illuminated overhead signs and alternating flashing amber lights

3 / 30

What should a driver AVOID doing so as not to startle a guide dog?

Stopping the vehicle completely

Slowing down gradually

Racing the engine or honking the horn

Turning on the headlights

4 / 30

According to the text, who has the right-of-way at both marked and unmarked crosswalks?

Vehicles turning right

Pedestrians

Cyclists

The vehicle that arrives first

5 / 30

Why must drivers of hybrid vehicles exercise extreme caution around blind pedestrians?

The engine may not make a sound to let the person know a car is nearby

Hybrid vehicles are wider than standard cars

The brakes on hybrid vehicles are louder

Hybrid vehicles accelerate faster than other cars

6 / 30

What is defined as an unmarked crosswalk?

An extension of a sidewalk across a road at an intersection

Any area where pedestrians frequently cross

A crosswalk with faded paint markings

A designated crossing area between intersections

7 / 30

Who has the right to use school crosswalks?

Only pedestrians with children

Only students and staff

Only children under 12

All pedestrians

8 / 30

What is a key pedestrian safety tip mentioned for crossing busy intersections?

Cross the street as quickly as possible

Make eye contact with every driver before crossing

Only cross when you have the Walking Figure, even if traffic is clear

Assume all turning vehicles will yield

9 / 30

What is the safest practice for a pedestrian, regardless of the signal displayed?

To assume all drivers will stop

To start crossing as soon as the signal appears

To cross behind a large vehicle for protection

To be sure all approaching vehicles are stopped before proceeding

10 / 30

What is a pedestrian advised to do if a pedestrian push button is present at a crosswalk?

Let another pedestrian activate it

Always activate it

Ignore it if traffic is light

Only use it during peak hours

11 / 30

What does the 'Walking Figure' signal permit a pedestrian to do?

Run across the street

Wait for the next signal cycle

Leave the curb and enter the roadway

Complete their crossing if already in the road

12 / 30

What is the minimum legal distance to park or stop from a crosswalk?

3 metres

1 metre

15 metres

5 metres

13 / 30

What must a pedestrian do when facing the 'Orange Hand' indication?

Not begin to cross the roadway

Wait for the hand to start flashing

Hurry to cross the street as quickly as possible

Start crossing if no cars are coming

14 / 30

As a driver, when must you yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway?

Only if the pedestrian is in the driver's lane

Only when a traffic light is red

Only at marked crosswalks

Always, unless they are on the opposite side of a divided highway with a median

15 / 30

What is the minimum legal distance a driver can park or stop from a pedestrian corridor?

10 metres

15 metres

3 metres

5 metres

16 / 30

When is it illegal to pass another moving vehicle in a school area?

At any time of day or night

Within 15 minutes of school opening/closing or when children are present

Only during school hours

Only when a school bus is present

17 / 30

In a reduced-speed school zone where the regular speed is less than 80 km/h, the maximum speed may be as low as:

50 km/h

30 km/h

40 km/h

60 km/h

18 / 30

What do school safety patrols, recognized by their high visibility vests and flags, indicate?

The road ahead is closed

A traffic delay is expected

A school event is in progress

Children are nearby

19 / 30

According to the safety tips, when should a pedestrian leave the curb?

Immediately after pressing the push button

As soon as the light turns green for traffic

When they are sure that approaching vehicles have stopped or will stop

When the Walking Figure is not displayed but there are no cars

20 / 30

Why must a pedestrian sometimes activate a push button at a signalized intersection?

To activate an audible crossing signal for the visually impaired

To ensure the Walking Figure is displayed and provide enough clearance time

To alert drivers that a pedestrian is waiting

To make the traffic lights change faster

21 / 30

When do pedestrians in a crosswalk have the right-of-way over all vehicles?

When facing either the Walking Figure or the Orange Hand indication

Only when the Orange Hand is displayed

Only when they have made eye contact with the driver

Only when the Walking Figure is displayed

22 / 30

What is the primary purpose of the 'Orange Hand' signal?

To signal that it is safe for new pedestrians to start crossing

To provide sufficient time for pedestrians already in the roadway to finish crossing

To indicate a malfunction in the traffic signal

To warn drivers that the light is about to turn red

23 / 30

The length of the pedestrian clearance interval is based on what?

The volume of traffic

The time of day

The width of the road

Average walking speed

24 / 30

What does the text state about a double solid line in the context of a divided highway?

It is not a physical separation

It functions as a median

It means pedestrians are not allowed to cross

It is considered a physical separation

25 / 30

What action is illegal for a driver when traffic ahead is slowing down or stopped for pedestrians?

Signaling a lane change

Passing the stopped traffic

Turning right before the crosswalk

Honking to alert the pedestrian

26 / 30

Besides pushing a button (if available), how should a pedestrian signal their intention to cross at a pedestrian corridor?

By waving both arms

By extending their arm forward

By shouting to attract attention

By waiting for a large gap in traffic

27 / 30

When can a driver proceed after a pedestrian has crossed at a crosswalk on an undivided roadway?

When the pedestrian waves the car on

Only when the pedestrian has safely crossed the entire street

When the pedestrian is halfway across the street

As soon as the pedestrian is out of the driver's lane

28 / 30

What is your signal to stop and give a person who is blind the right-of-way?

They are wearing dark sunglasses

They raise their cane

They are standing at the corner for more than a minute

They are accompanied by a guide dog

29 / 30

In a reduced-speed school zone where the regular speed is 80 km/h or above, the maximum speed may be as low as:

40 km/h

30 km/h

50 km/h

60 km/h

30 / 30

Even if cross-street traffic is stopped, what should pedestrians specifically check for before crossing?

Cyclists on the sidewalk

Emergency vehicles

Changes in the weather

Turning vehicles

Your score is

This section evaluates knowledge of crosswalk laws, right-of-way rules, and proper stopping procedures when pedestrians are present. Drivers are expected to remain alert in school zones, residential areas, and intersections, always prepared to yield. The test also addresses the importance of reducing speed in high-foot-traffic areas and anticipating unpredictable pedestrian behavior. Demonstrating a commitment to pedestrian safety is essential for passing the test and fostering a safer environment for everyone using Manitoba’s roads.