Key Points from the Manitoba Driver's Handbook

Establishing Your Identity

• When applying for a driver's license or ID in Manitoba, you must show documents verifying identity.
• Required documents include birth date, legal names, photograph, Manitoba residence, and Canadian entitlement.

The Class Licence System

• Different classes of licenses for various vehicle types (e.g., semi-trailer trucks, buses, motorcycles).
• Medical and vision standards must be met for some classes.
• Knowledge and road tests are required for most licenses.

Basic Class 5 Licensing Requirements

• New drivers must take a driver test.
• Re-testing may be required for license suspensions, collisions, or medical conditions affecting driving ability.

Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL)

• Three-stage licensing process: Learner, Intermediate, and Full Stages.
• Each stage has specific restrictions, like no drugs or alcohol in the system.

Test Appointments

• Knowledge and road tests are by appointment only.
• Tests are offered on weekdays, with Saturday appointments available in Winnipeg.
• Tests available in multiple languages.

Safe and Legal Driving Practices

Signs and Signals

• Familiarize yourself with different sign shapes and colors for road safety.

Driving Maneuvers

• Starting, lane changing, turning, and parking techniques.
• Emphasize safe speeds, following distances, and right-of-way rules.

Pedestrian Safety

• Pedestrians have the right of way at both marked and unmarked crosswalks.

Sharing the Road

• Motorists and cyclists are to share the road responsibly.
• Drivers should maintain safe distances and be wary of cyclists' positions.

Vehicle Equipment

• Ensure all vehicle equipment is functional and meets safety standards.

Poor Driving Conditions

• Adapting driving to conditions like ice, snow, and reduced visibility.
• Emphasis on maintaining control and adjusting speeds.

Driving Emergencies

• Procedures for blowouts, skids, and other mechanical failures.

Consequences of Unsafe Driving

Impaired Driving

• Strict penalties for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Novice drivers cannot have drugs or alcohol in their system.

Licence Suspension

• Drivers face suspension for certain Criminal Code convictions.

Driver Safety Rating and Programs

• Driver Safety Rating scale influences insurance premiums.
• Safe driving programs are available for mature drivers.

Additional Information

• Details on organ and tissue donation, graduated driver licensing, and consequences of illegal driving activities.
• Guidelines for vehicle operation in rural settings, including awareness of farm equipment and wildlife.

This summary captures essential information from the Manitoba Driver's Handbook, focusing on licensing requirements, road safety, and consequences of unsafe driving behaviors. For comprehensive details, refer to the full handbook.