Manitoba Class 5: Traffic signals and pedestrian signals

All 18 questions in this test

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1. The light is green. Who must you still yield to?

   1. No one, since a green light gives you the right-of-way
   2. Pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection
   3. Only vehicles approaching from your right
   4. Only emergency vehicles with sirens

2. What does a flashing red light mean?

   1. Stop only if traffic is coming
   2. Slow down and proceed with caution
   3. The light is about to turn green
   4. Stop completely, then go when safe

3. A green left arrow is lit together with a red light. You want to turn right. What should you do?

   1. Turn right if no sign prohibits it
   2. Wait; a right turn is not allowed on this signal
   3. Turn right after a full stop
   4. Turn right after yielding to pedestrians

4. You are on a one-way street at a red light and want to turn left onto another one-way street. What is allowed?

   1. Never turn left on a red light
   2. Turn left without stopping, as long as the way is clear
   3. Turn left after stopping, if no sign forbids it
   4. Turn left only with a green arrow

5. A steady amber arrow appears after a green arrow. What does it warn you of?

   1. The arrow will flash green again
   2. Pedestrians have finished crossing
   3. Oncoming traffic may get a green signal next
   4. Your turn is now protected for longer

6. A flashing green left arrow is showing. What may you do?

   1. Make a U-turn only
   2. Turn right only
   3. Make a left turn
   4. Go straight only

7. The transit priority signal is always shown together with which light?

   1. A flashing amber light
   2. A flashing red light
   3. A green left arrow
   4. A steady red light

8. What does a green arrow mean?

   1. Go only in the arrow's direction
   2. Only buses may go in that direction
   3. Go in any direction after yielding
   4. Stop first, then go in that direction

9. You enter the intersection on a green light to turn left, but oncoming traffic keeps coming. When might you finish the turn?

   1. Only while the light is still green
   2. Never; back out of the intersection
   3. Only after the next green light
   4. During the amber or red light, when safe

10. You face a red light and there is a marked crosswalk. Where do you stop?

    1. At the edge of the intersection
    2. Wherever you can see cross traffic
    3. Past the crosswalk, at the corner
    4. Before the marked crosswalk

11. What does a flashing amber light mean?

    1. The light is about to turn red
    2. Slow down and be ready to stop
    3. Stop completely before proceeding
    4. Speed up to clear the intersection

12. What does a green U-turn arrow allow?

    1. A U-turn only when no cars are waiting
    2. A U-turn, after yielding to others
    3. A left turn without yielding to anyone
    4. A right turn on a red light

13. A signal shows a white vertical bar on a black background. What does it mean?

    1. Pedestrians may now cross
    2. All traffic may go straight
    3. Only transit buses may go
    4. The signal is out of order

14. You are stopped at a red light and want to turn right. No sign forbids it. What may you do?

    1. Turn right only on a green arrow
    2. Wait for the light to turn green
    3. Turn right without stopping, as long as it is clear
    4. Turn right after a complete stop, when it is clear

15. There are no crosswalk lines at an intersection where your light is red. Where should your vehicle stop?

    1. Right beside the signal pole
    2. Just before the sidewalk
    3. In the centre of the intersection
    4. Past the sidewalk, at the curb line

16. You are already in the intersection when the light turns amber. What should you do?

    1. Turn right to get out of the way
    2. Back up behind the stop line
    3. Stop where you are
    4. Continue through the intersection

17. A green left arrow is lit by itself and the red light is not on. Can you turn right?

    1. Only after making a complete stop
    2. Yes, if it is safe and no sign prohibits it
    3. No, only left turns are allowed
    4. Only from a reserved lane

18. The light turns amber as you approach and you can stop safely. What should you do?

    1. Honk and go through
    2. Keep going at the same speed
    3. Slow down and stop
    4. Speed up to make the light