Manitoba Class 6 cheat sheet

Manitoba's graduated driver licensing program for new drivers has three stages: Class 5 Learner (L), Class 5 Intermediate (I), and full Class 5.

A Class 5 Learner must be at least 16 years old, pass a written knowledge test and vision screening, and hold the learner stage a minimum of 9 months.

A supervising driver for a Learner must hold a full valid Class 5 (or higher) licence, have at least 3 years of driving experience, and sit in the front passenger seat.

Learner-stage restrictions: zero blood alcohol, no driving between midnight and 5 a.m., and only passengers who are immediate family or one supervising adult plus one other person.

A Class 5 Intermediate driver must be at least 16 years 9 months, have completed the learner stage, and pass the road (practical) test.

Intermediate-stage restrictions: zero blood alcohol, no more than one passenger other than immediate family, and no driving between midnight and 5 a.m. unless work- or school-related.

The Intermediate stage lasts a minimum of 15 months with no at-fault collisions or licence suspensions; clean-record drivers may exit sooner than those with violations.

Class 6 (motorcycle) learners must be at least 16, pass a written test, and ride only under supervision or solo with no passengers, with zero alcohol.

A Manitoba driver's licence or ID card expires on the holder's birthday; renewal notices are mailed, but driving on an expired licence is an offence.

All motor vehicles operated on Manitoba roads must be registered with Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) and display valid plates.

Registration and Autopac basic insurance are purchased together; the registered owner is normally the policyholder.

Vehicle registration must be renewed annually; plates carry a validation sticker showing the expiry month and year.

A newly purchased vehicle must be registered and insured before it is driven, except for a limited trip directly to obtain registration or a safety inspection.

Transferring plates from a sold vehicle to a replacement vehicle requires notifying MPI; plates generally stay with the owner, not the vehicle.

A safety inspection is required for certain vehicles (for example, older vehicles or those brought in from out of province) before registration is issued.

A vehicle must be insured to be registered; letting insurance lapse can lead to plate suspension and a requirement to surrender plates.

Address changes must be reported to MPI so registration and insurance records stay current.

Permit and registration documents should be carried or available when operating the vehicle.

Manitoba has a public auto insurance system: basic Autopac coverage is provided by Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI).

Basic Autopac includes mandatory third-party liability, personal injury protection (PIPP), and basic all-perils coverage on the insured vehicle.

Third-party liability coverage pays for damage or injury the insured driver causes to others, up to the policy limit.

Personal Injury Protection Plan (PIPP) covers medical costs, income replacement, and rehabilitation for Manitobans injured in vehicle collisions, regardless of fault.

Additional coverage options include increased liability limits, collision, comprehensive, and loss-of-use or rental coverage.

Insurance premiums are affected by vehicle type, driver record, claims history, and where the vehicle is rated.

Drivers with poor records may be required to pay a driver safety rating premium or surcharge.

Proof of insurance (an Autopac card) must be produced when requested by police or when registering a vehicle.

Report a collision to MPI as soon as practical; collisions involving injury, death, or significant property damage must also be reported to police.

At the scene, exchange names, addresses, licence numbers, plate numbers, and insurance details with the other driver(s).

Do not admit fault at the scene; fault is determined later under Manitoba's fault-determination rules.

Take photos, note witnesses, and record the time, location, weather, and road conditions.

An MPI claim can cover vehicle damage, injuries, and related costs; a deductible may apply to collision or comprehensive claims.

Fault is assigned using MPI's fault-determination rules; at-fault drivers may see premium increases or lose safe-driver discounts.

Injury claims under PIPP are handled by MPI and can include medical, rehabilitation, and income-replacement benefits.

A hit-and-run or uninsured-driver claim may be covered under specific provisions, but the incident must be reported promptly.

Keep records of all repairs, receipts, and medical documents related to the claim.

Manitoba's default maximum speed is 50 km/h in cities, towns, and villages unless posted otherwise; rural highways are typically 90 or 100 km/h.

Seat belts are mandatory for all occupants; children under the required age or size must use an appropriate child restraint.

It is illegal to use a hand-held electronic device while driving; only hands-free use is permitted.

Impaired driving (alcohol or drugs) is a criminal offence; Manitoba uses immediate roadside prohibitions and vehicle impoundment for impaired drivers.

School buses with flashing red lights require traffic in both directions to stop until the lights stop flashing.

Emergency vehicles with lights and sirens require drivers to pull to the right and stop, or yield as directed.

Following distance: use at least a 3-second gap in good conditions and increase it in rain, snow, or darkness.

At a 4-way stop, the first vehicle to arrive proceeds first; if two arrive together, the vehicle on the right has the right of way.

Winter driving requires slower speeds, longer following distances, and winter tires or chains where conditions demand them.