Manitoba Class 5 test FAQ 2026: how many questions, pass mark, cost

MPI does not publish the number of questions or a pass mark; reported pass marks differ, so our practice tests use a site format of 30 questions with 25 correct to pass, within MPI's official 30-minute time limit.

MPI does not publish a pass mark for the Manitoba Class 5 knowledge test. Our practice tests use 25 of 30 (a site format).

You need 25 of 30 to pass, so in our 30-question site format you can get at most 5 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Driver's Handbook (online version) (edition not verified) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.

$12 — Class 5 knowledge test per test, per MPI.

Yes. This site has 2 free Manitoba Class 5 knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 30 questions and our site-format pass mark of 25 of 30, plus a free road-sign quiz.

The Manitoba Class 5 knowledge test has a 30 minutes time limit, per MPI.

GDL (new drivers): 'If you are in the GDL program and are not successful on your knowledge test, there is a seven-day waiting period before you can take the test again.' Outside GDL: 'there is a one-day waiting period' / 'you can repeat a knowledge test the next working day.' Handbook: 'Only one knowledge or road test of the same class may be completed per day.' No attempt cap stated; $12 for each test. Most tests are by appointment; cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours ahead 'Otherwise, you will forfeit the service and any applicable fees.' After passing, new (GDL) drivers hold the Class 5L learner licence for at least nine months before the road test.

The minimum age is 15½, per MPI.

Register as an MPI customer before booking: 'You will need to register as a customer before you can schedule your knowledge test appointment.' Handbook: documents must prove 'birth date', 'legal names', 'photograph', 'Manitoba residence' and 'entitlement to be in Canada' (document list in MPI's Proving My Identity online tool). Under 18: parent or legal guardian consent ('Have parental consent if you are under 18 years of age'). 'Driver education students under the age of 16 must provide a completed driver education form before taking the knowledge test.' Anyone with a medical condition that may affect driving must inform Driver Fitness before the test; vision and medical standards must be met. (MPI's 'Establishing your identity' page returned HTTP 403 and was not read.)

The official Driver's Handbook (online version) (edition not verified). You can read it on the official site.