Manitoba's graduated licence program is administered by Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), and licensing services are available at Autopac agents and MPI service centres throughout the province. To obtain a Learner's licence you must be at least 16 years old, provide two pieces of identification, pass a vision screening, and pass the written knowledge exam. The current fee is approximately $10–$15 for the test. As a Learner you must be accompanied at all times by a fully licenced supervising driver, maintain zero blood alcohol, and may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. You must hold the Learner's stage for at least nine months before applying for a Learner Stage 2 (Intermediate) road test.
The Manitoba knowledge test has 30 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 24 correctly — 80% — to pass. Questions are based on the Manitoba Driver's Handbook published by MPI and cover road signs, traffic rules, safe-driving practices, and the specific rules of Manitoba's Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program. If you fail, you must wait one day before retaking the test.
The road-signs questions test recognition of warning, regulatory, and information signs. Manitoba's climate makes winter-driving signs particularly important — watch for signs warning of black ice, reduced-visibility conditions, and the province's extensive network of winter roads in northern communities. The rules section covers right-of-way at intersections, lane changes, following distances based on the two-second rule, school zones (50 km/h maximum or lower when posted), and the MPI-specific requirement that all occupants must wear seatbelts at all times — Manitoba has primary enforcement for seatbelt use.
LicenceReady's Manitoba MPI practice tests are designed around the official Manitoba Driver's Handbook so that every question you see here matches the style and substance of the actual exam. Consistently score above 90% in our practice bank before visiting an MPI service centre. Supplement with the free MPI Driver's Handbook, available on the MPI website.
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How many questions are on the Manitoba MPI knowledge test?+
The Manitoba learner knowledge test has 30 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 24 correctly (80%) to pass.
What is the passing score for the Manitoba MPI test?+
You need at least 24 out of 30 correct answers (80%) to pass. The test covers road signs and rules of the road.
How long must I hold a Learner's licence in Manitoba?+
You must hold your Learner's licence for at least 15 months before taking the Stage 2 road test. During this time you must be accompanied by a licensed driver.
What are the Learner's licence restrictions in Manitoba?+
Manitoba Learner drivers must be accompanied by a fully licensed driver at all times, display an L sign, maintain zero blood alcohol, and must not drive between midnight and 5am.
What is the default speed limit on Manitoba highways?+
The default speed limit on Manitoba highways is 100 km/h unless otherwise posted.
