Manitoba Class 5 driver’s licence Practice

Who must take a driving Test?

You must take a driving test for the class of vehicle you wish to drive if you: have never been licensed for that class of vehicle.

• Have not held a Manitoba licence within the past four years
• Hold a licence from outside Canada, the United States or other jurisdictions whose licences are not exchangeable You may be required to be re-tested if you:
• Have been involved in traffic collisions or convictions
• Have had your licence suspended
• Have a disease or disability that may affect your ability to drive safely

Graduated Driver Licensing

Drivers who applied for their first Class 5 driver’s licence on or after April 1, 2002 are in the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Program and are subject to the GDL stages and restrictions.

Manitoba Class 5 driver’s licence stages are:

L Learner Stage (minimum 9 months)

Understanding the MPI driving test so you can increase your odds of passing

The ultimate goal of a Manitoba driver is to get their full-stage Class 5 licence. With this licence, you’re entitled to drive a passenger vehicle, truck, moped, and bus (not carrying passengers). But to get to that full licence, you need to pass through the Manitoba Graduated Drivers Licensing program.

This requires passing a knowledge test to get your learner’s licence. Then you’ll need to complete the Learner stage, which is a minimum of nine months followed by an MPI road test. If you’re successful in the MPI road test, then you can move forward to complete the mandatory minimum of 15 months in the Intermediate Stage of the Manitoba graduated license program.

The 30-minute Class 5 MPI knowledge test comprises 30 multiple-choice questions administered via computer. It’ll test your knowledge of the Manitoba traffic laws, recognition of road signs, and understanding of safe driving practices. All this information is available in the Manitoba Driver’s Handbook.

Apart from the high failure rate of the driving test, you’ll need to wait seven days and pay again before you can do a re-sit if you’re in the GDL program.

With this in mind, you need to get actual practice in to ensure you have a strong chance of passing the MPI driving test.