Manitoba Class 5: Warning, construction and guide signs

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1. A warning sign shows the reserved lane is the curb lane of the cross-street. You are turning right onto that street. Which lane do you enter?

   1. The curb lane
   2. The lane next to the median
   3. The second lane from the curb
   4. Whichever lane is empty

2. On a route sign, what does the letter 'A' indicate?

   1. An alternative route that returns to your route
   2. A route to the airport from the next interchange
   3. An arterial truck route
   4. Access for disabled persons at the next exit

3. On this sign, what does the angle of the track symbol tell you?

   
   1. How many tracks there are
   2. The angle at which the tracks cross the road
   3. Which way the next train will come
   4. How fast trains travel there

4. What does this sign warn you of?

   
   1. A detour ahead
   2. No turns allowed
   3. A roundabout ahead
   4. A U-turn route ahead

5. What does this sign warn you of?

   
   1. A narrow bridge ahead
   2. The road narrows on the left
   3. A divided highway ends
   4. A railway crossing ahead

6. What does this sign warn you of?

   
   1. A passing lane ahead
   2. Keep right except to pass
   3. Two-way traffic ahead
   4. A divided highway begins

7. What does this striped marker show?

   
   1. An obstruction near the road
   2. A designated snow route
   3. The edge of a railway crossing
   4. A school bus stop

8. In a work area, a sign reads 'Maximum 40 km/h when meeting traffic'. What does it require?

   1. Drive 40 km/h only when workers are present
   2. Drive at least 40 km/h at all times
   3. No more than 40 km/h while passing oncoming vehicles
   4. Keep 40 m behind oncoming traffic

9. In the zone this sign marks, what happens to fines for speeding?

   
   1. They are replaced by a warning
   2. They are tripled
   3. They apply only when workers are present
   4. They are doubled

10. What does a diamond-shaped sign warn you about?

    1. A rule you must obey
    2. The start of a school area
    3. Services such as gas, food or lodging nearby
    4. Possible danger on or near the road ahead

11. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. A hiking trail crossing
    2. A playground ahead
    3. Pedestrians are prohibited
    4. A pedestrian crosswalk ahead

12. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. A construction zone ahead
    2. A pedestrian corridor ahead
    3. A railway crossing ahead
    4. Traffic signals ahead

13. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. A steep hill ahead
    2. A bump ahead
    3. The pavement ends
    4. Trucks entering ahead

14. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. The road narrows ahead
    2. A divided highway begins
    3. The right lane ends ahead
    4. Merging roadways ahead

15. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. A traffic island ahead
    2. A divided highway begins ahead
    3. A divided highway ends ahead
    4. Two-way traffic ahead

16. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. The pavement ends
    2. A hill ahead
    3. A narrow bridge ahead
    4. A bump in the road ahead

17. A guide sign shows a cul-de-sac. What kind of street is it?

    1. A road closed for winter
    2. A private driveway
    3. A one-way loop
    4. A dead end with a turnaround

18. You see this sign. What should you prepare to do?

    
    1. Stop for a school bus
    2. Yield at a sign ahead
    3. Stop at a railway crossing
    4. Stop at a stop sign ahead

19. A warning sign shows 'Low structure clearance 4.1 m'. What is it telling you?

    1. Keep 4.1 m behind the vehicle ahead
    2. Overhead clearance ahead is 4.1 m
    3. The road narrows to 4.1 m wide
    4. Trucks over 4.1 m long are banned

20. What does a 'Bridge ices' sign warn you about?

    1. Ice can form on the bridge surface
    2. Trucks may not use the bridge
    3. The bridge closes in winter
    4. The bridge has a weight limit

21. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. Road work ahead
    2. A playground ahead
    3. A pedestrian crosswalk ahead
    4. A flagperson ahead

22. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. A wildlife park ahead
    2. A farm ahead
    3. Hunting allowed near the road
    4. A deer crossing area ahead

23. A 'Prepare to stop' sign has flashing amber lights. What does it tell you?

    1. The signal ahead is red or about to turn red
    2. A flagperson is directing traffic around a crash
    3. A school bus is stopped ahead
    4. A train is approaching

24. What is the purpose of construction and maintenance signs?

    1. To show official truck routes
    2. To warn of road work areas ahead
    3. To show detour distances only
    4. To mark the end of a speed zone

25. You pass a diamond-shaped sign. What should you do?

    1. Sound your horn as a warning
    2. Move into the left lane
    3. Slow down so you keep full control
    4. Stop and check for cross traffic

26. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. A school crossing guard ahead
    2. Road work ahead
    3. A detour ahead
    4. A flagperson ahead

27. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. The lanes cross over ahead
    2. A divided highway begins ahead
    3. The road is closed ahead
    4. A divided highway ends ahead

28. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. The right lane ends ahead
    2. Merging roadways ahead
    3. A right curve ahead
    4. The road narrows on both sides

29. What does the number on the small tab under this sign tell you?

    
    1. The distance to the curve in kilometres
    2. The number of curves ahead
    3. The maximum recommended speed for the curve
    4. The minimum speed on the curve

30. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. A side road joins from the right
    2. A detour to the right
    3. A very sharp right turn ahead
    4. A gentle right curve ahead

31. What does this sign tell you?

    
    1. The road is closed for good
    2. The construction zone ends
    3. The lane is for exiting only
    4. A detour is ahead

32. A flagperson in a work zone signals you to stop. What must you do?

    1. Go on if the lane looks clear
    2. Stop only if workers are visible
    3. Obey the flagperson
    4. Follow the posted signs instead

33. What do guide and information signs tell you?

    1. Where you are and how to get places
    2. What the speed limit is on that road
    3. Where hazards are ahead
    4. When you must yield

34. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. A winding road ahead
    2. Loose gravel ahead
    3. The road is slippery when wet
    4. No passing zone ahead

35. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. A slippery road ahead
    2. A single curve to the right
    3. A winding road ahead
    4. A road that narrows ahead

36. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. A side road on the right
    2. A curve to the right ahead
    3. The right lane ends ahead
    4. A right turn is required

37. What should you do when you see construction and maintenance signs?

    1. Change lanes right away
    2. Slow down to a safe speed
    3. Switch on your high beams
    4. Keep your speed to clear the area fast

38. A small square sign with the number 2 is mounted under a railway crossing sign. What does it tell you?

    1. Only two vehicles may cross at once
    2. The next train comes in two minutes
    3. Stop two metres from the rail
    4. There are two sets of tracks