Illustrated Questions & Answers

You should carry your temporary driver's license certificate with you at all times until you receive your permanent driver's license in the mail.

You'll need a new photo for your driver's license in Manitoba every five years.

No, the Manitoba driver's license cannot be used to cross the United States border.

If you don't pay the assessed charges for your driver's license by the anniversary date, your license can be suspended.

A valid Class 5I license (Intermediate Stage) or higher is required to operate heavy and agricultural equipment on provincial highways and roads in urban areas in Manitoba.

In Manitoba, children must remain in booster seats until they are at least 145 cm (4'9"), 36 kg (80 lb.), or nine years old.

The fluorescent yellow-green pentagon sign indicates a school area and warns drivers to drive cautiously as children could be crossing the street.

The shape used exclusively for stop signs is the octagon.

A triangular sign with the tip pointing down indicates that you must yield the right-of-way.

The shoulder strap should fit across the child's shoulder and chest, the lap belt should sit snug on their hips, and the middle of the child's ears should not come past the top of the vehicle's head restraint.

A crossbuck sign indicates a railway crossing and reminds drivers to slow down and look both ways for trains before crossing the tracks.

You should visit an Autopac agent for the renewal of your driver's license and vehicle insurance once every five years when you receive a renewal notice.

Diamond-shaped road signs warn drivers of possible dangerous conditions, such as sharp curves, intersections, or narrow bridges, and advise them to slow down and exercise caution.

Children should transition from rear-facing infant car seats to forward-facing child car seats once they reach the weight and height limits specified in the car seat manual.

The roundabout ahead sign warns drivers of an approaching roundabout, indicating that they should be prepared to navigate a circular intersection.

You should keep an empty booster seat buckled up to prevent it from moving and hitting you in a sudden stop or crash.

You should always come to a complete stop when you encounter a stop sign at an intersection.

A triangle with each tip cut off indicates a slow-moving vehicle.

Adjusting the level indicators on an infant car seat ensures that the seat is at a 45-degree angle, providing the safest position for the baby during travel.

Placing the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back can cause serious injury, and it should never be allowed when securing a child in a booster seat.

The "Divided highway begins ahead" sign indicates that you are approaching a section of the road where it will divide into separate lanes for traffic moving in opposite directions.

You should expect to receive a renewal notice once every five years for your driver's license and vehicle insurance in Manitoba.

Yield signs are typically in the shape of a triangle with the tip pointing down.

When you encounter a crosswalk sign with a pedestrian depicted, you should be alert and prepared to yield to pedestrians who may be crossing the road.

A "Hidden intersection ahead" sign warns drivers that there is an intersection ahead that may not be immediately visible, so they should exercise caution and be prepared for potential cross traffic.

A "Bump ahead" sign warns drivers of an upcoming uneven or rough road surface, indicating that they should reduce speed to avoid discomfort or damage to their vehicle.

The "Bridge ices" sign warns drivers that a bridge ahead may become icy in cold weather conditions, so they should exercise caution and adjust their driving accordingly.

A rear-facing infant car seat should be used for a baby from birth until the baby reaches the maximum weight and height limits specified in the car seat manual.

If your child's ears come past the top of the vehicle's head restraint when using a booster seat, you should adjust the head restraint to ensure adequate head and neck protection in a collision.

Keeping a booster seat buckled up when it's empty helps prevent it from moving and potentially causing harm in a sudden stop or crash.

Railway crossing advance warnings are typically indicated by a circular-shaped yellow sign with a black 'X' and 'R R' letters.

In reassessment years, you will receive an annual statement of account that tells you what you owe for your driver's license and vehicle insurance.

In Manitoba, children should remain in forward-facing child car seats until they reach the weight and height limits specified in the car seat manual, and then they can transition to booster seats.

A sign with a fluorescent yellow-green pentagon indicates a school area. When drivers see this sign, they should drive cautiously, as children could be crossing the street.

The seatbelt should be worn snugly over the shoulder and across the hips. The seatbelt fabric should be flat and not twisted. It should be kept over the shoulder and not under the arm to prevent injury in a collision.

The "Traffic signals ahead" sign warns drivers of an upcoming intersection or location where traffic signals control the flow of traffic.

The "Low structure clearance 4.1 meters" sign indicates that there is a low clearance structure ahead, and drivers should ensure that their vehicle's height does not exceed 4.1 meters to safely pass under it.

When approaching a "Sharp right curve" sign, the maximum recommended speed is 40 km/h.

When you encounter a "Playground ahead" sign, you should be cautious and reduce your speed, as there may be children playing near the road.

Children should remain in booster seats until they meet the specified height, weight, or age requirements because booster seats provide better protection and positioning for seatbelts to prevent injuries in the event of a collision.

When you encounter a "Deer crossing area ahead" sign, you should be cautious and prepared to slow down, as deer may be crossing the road in that area.

The "Stop ahead" sign warns drivers that there is a stop sign ahead, and they should be prepared to come to a complete stop.

To ensure a proper fit for a child in a booster seat, the shoulder strap should fit over the shoulder and chest, the lap belt should sit snug on the hips, and the middle of the child's ears should not come past the top of the vehicle's head restraint.

When approaching a "Traffic signals ahead" sign, drivers should be prepared to encounter an intersection controlled by traffic signals and should be ready to obey the signals as they approach the intersection.

You should visit an Autopac agent once every five years for renewals, unless you want to make changes to your driver's license or policy between renewals.

When you encounter a "Roundabout ahead" sign, you should be prepared to navigate a circular intersection, also known as a roundabout, and yield the right-of-way to vehicles already in the roundabout.

It is essential to be aware of the expiry date printed on your driver's license because it is your responsibility to know when your license expires and when you need to renew it to avoid potential suspension.

When you encounter a "Bridge ices" sign, you should be cautious and prepared for the possibility of an icy bridge ahead, especially in cold weather conditions.

The "Merging roadways ahead" sign warns drivers that two or more lanes of traffic are merging into one, and they should be prepared to adjust their speed and position accordingly to safely merge with other vehicles.

A rear-facing infant car seat should be secured using a seatbelt or Universal Anchorage System (UAS), but not both. The tension should be checked to ensure it cannot move more than one inch in any direction.

A "Two-way traffic ahead" sign indicates that you are approaching an area where traffic will be coming from both directions on the same road.

Reassessment years occur annually for driver's license charges in Manitoba.

A "Left lane ends ahead" sign warns drivers that the left lane they are currently driving in will soon come to an end, and they should merge into the right lane.

When you see a "Crossbuck" sign at a railway crossing, you must slow down, look both ways for trains, and yield the right-of-way to any oncoming trains.

If your driver's license expires in Manitoba, you should renew it promptly to avoid potential suspension.

A "Divided highway ends ahead" sign indicates that the divided section of the road is coming to an end, and traffic will merge into a single roadway with two-way traffic.

A "Traffic island ahead" sign warns drivers of an upcoming area with a traffic island or raised median in the road. You must drive to the right of it.

The "Road ends, exit right or left" sign indicates that the road ahead will come to an end, and drivers must prepare to turn either to the right or left.

An adjustable booster seat should be used for a child when they have outgrown their forward-facing child car seat and meet the height and weight requirements for a booster seat.

A rear-facing infant car seat should be positioned in the vehicle's rear middle seat for maximum safety. If you have multiple children, place the youngest child in the middle seat.

A "Steep hill ahead" sign warns drivers of an upcoming steep descent or ascent on the road, and they should be prepared for changes in road gradient.

It is not required to use both a seatbelt and Universal Anchorage System (UAS) simultaneously to secure a car seat. Use one method or the other, but not both.

The "Occupant restraints" section primarily addresses the proper use of seatbelts and child safety seats to ensure the safety of vehicle occupants.

A "Winding road ahead" sign warns drivers of an upcoming section of the road with a series of curves or bends, and they should reduce speed and exercise caution.

If your child is subject to a drug and alcohol restriction while operating a Class 1-5 motor vehicle, the same restriction applies when operating heavy and agricultural equipment on any roadway.

Stop signs are octagonal in shape.

A "Narrow bridge ahead" sign warns drivers of an upcoming bridge that is narrower than the road, and they should be prepared for reduced lane width.

The harness straps should be adjusted to be level with or below the child's shoulders and fit snugly so that only one finger can fit between the child's collarbone and the straps.

The "School area indicated by a fluorescent yellow-green pentagon" sign alerts drivers to the presence of a school area and reminds them to drive cautiously as children may be crossing the road.

A "Bump ahead" sign warns drivers of an upcoming uneven or rough road surface, and they should reduce speed to avoid discomfort or damage to their vehicle.

Children should transition from rear-facing infant car seats to forward-facing child car seats when they reach the weight and height limits specified in the car seat manual.

When you encounter a "Roundabout ahead" sign, you should be prepared to navigate a circular intersection, known as a roundabout, and yield the right-of-way to vehicles already inside the roundabout.

The "Playground ahead" sign warns drivers of an approaching playground area and advises them to be cautious and reduce speed, as children may be playing near the road.

A rear-facing infant car seat should be installed using either a seatbelt or the Universal Anchorage System (UAS), but not both. Ensure that the seat is properly secured and does not move more than one inch in any direction.

A "Hidden intersection ahead" sign warns drivers that an intersection is approaching, but it may not be immediately visible. Drivers should be prepared to stop.

When you encounter a "Divided highway begins ahead" sign, you should be prepared for the road to split into separate lanes for traffic moving in opposite directions.

You should visit an Autopac agent once every five years for driver's license and vehicle insurance renewals, unless changes to your license or policy are needed between renewals.

Yield signs are typically in the shape of a triangle with the tip pointing down.

When approaching a "Right curve ahead" sign, the maximum recommended speed is 40 km/h.

When you encounter a "Railway crossing advance warning" sign with specific track position indicators, you should slow down, look both ways for oncoming trains, and yield the right-of-way to trains.

The primary purpose of a "Stop ahead" sign is to warn drivers that they are approaching a stop sign, and they should prepare to come to a complete stop.

To ensure a proper fit for a child in a booster seat, the shoulder strap should fit over the shoulder and chest, the lap belt should sit snug on the hips, and the middle of the child's ears should not come past the top of the vehicle's head restraint.

The "Traffic signals ahead" sign warns drivers of an upcoming intersection or location where traffic signals control the flow of traffic.

When you encounter a "Road slippery when wet" sign, you should exercise caution, reduce speed, and be prepared for reduced traction in wet conditions.

When approaching a "Roundabout ahead" sign, you should be prepared to enter a circular intersection (roundabout) and yield the right-of-way to vehicles already inside the roundabout.

The "Bridge ices" sign warns drivers that an upcoming bridge may become icy in cold weather conditions. Drivers should exercise caution and adjust their driving accordingly.

During reassessment years, you should pay for your driver's license charges annually on your anniversary date, which is four months less a day after your birthday.

A "Hidden intersection ahead" sign warns drivers that there is an intersection approaching, but it may not be immediately visible. Drivers should exercise caution.

The purpose of a "Bump ahead" sign is to warn drivers of an upcoming uneven or rough road surface, prompting them to reduce speed to avoid discomfort or vehicle damage.

Children should transition from booster seats to using seatbelts alone when they meet the minimum height and weight requirements specified by local regulations, typically at least 145 cm (4'9") or when they are 36 kg (80 lb) or older.

A "Deer crossing area ahead" sign warns drivers of an area where deer are likely to cross the road, and drivers should be cautious and prepared to slow down.

The primary purpose of a "Narrow bridge ahead" sign is to alert drivers to an upcoming bridge that is narrower than the road, and they should be prepared for reduced lane width.

Children should transition from rear-facing infant car seats to forward-facing child car seats when they reach the weight and height limits specified in the car seat manual.

A "Steep hill ahead" sign warns drivers of an upcoming section of road with a significant incline or decline, and they should be prepared for changes in road gradient.

A rear-facing infant car seat should be positioned in the vehicle's rear middle seat for maximum safety. If you have multiple children, place the youngest child in the middle seat.

The primary purpose of a "Playground ahead" sign is to alert drivers to an approaching playground area and advise them to be cautious and reduce speed, as children may be playing near the road.

When you see a "Hidden intersection ahead" sign, you should be prepared for an upcoming intersection that may not be immediately visible, and exercise caution when approaching it.

The primary purpose of a "Winding Road ahead" sign is to warn drivers of an upcoming section of road with a series of curves or bends, and they should reduce speed and exercise caution.

If your child is subject to a drug and alcohol restriction while operating a Class 1-5 motor vehicle, the same restriction applies when operating heavy and agricultural equipment on any roadway.

Stop signs are octagonal in shape.