MPI Graduated Driver Licensing 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long must a driver hold a Stage 2 (Intermediate) license before applying for a full Stage 3 license?
- 9 months
- 12 months
- 15 months (Correct answer)
- 18 months
Correct answer: 15 months
Manitoba requires Stage 2 (Intermediate) license holders to maintain that status for at least 15 months before they can qualify for a full Stage 3 license.
Question 2: During the first 9 months of holding a Stage 2 (Intermediate) license, what late-night driving restriction applies?
- No driving after 10 PM
- No driving between midnight and 5 AM (Correct answer)
- No driving after 11 PM
- No restriction on driving hours
Correct answer: No driving between midnight and 5 AM
For the first 9 months of Stage 2, Intermediate license holders are prohibited from driving between midnight and 5 AM unless accompanied by a fully licensed driver.
Question 3: What is the passenger restriction for Stage 2 (Intermediate) license holders during the first 9 months?
- No passengers allowed at any time
- Maximum of 3 passengers under 21 at any time
- Only 1 passenger under 21 (unless immediate family) unless a fully licensed adult is present (Correct answer)
- No restriction on passengers
Correct answer: Only 1 passenger under 21 (unless immediate family) unless a fully licensed adult is present
During the first 9 months of Stage 2, drivers may carry only one non-family passenger under 21 unless a fully licensed supervisor is present.
Question 4: What BAC limit applies to Stage 2 (Intermediate) license holders in Manitoba?
- 0.05
- 0.08
- Zero — no alcohol permitted (Correct answer)
- 0.03
Correct answer: Zero — no alcohol permitted
Like learner's permit holders, Stage 2 Intermediate license holders must maintain a zero BAC while driving.
Question 5: What test must a Stage 1 learner's permit holder pass to advance to Stage 2?
- Another written knowledge test
- A road skills test administered by an MPI examiner (Correct answer)
- A highway driving test only
- No test — advancement is automatic after 9 months
Correct answer: A road skills test administered by an MPI examiner
After holding the learner's permit for at least 9 months, the driver must pass a road skills test conducted by an MPI examiner to receive the Stage 2 Intermediate license.
Question 6: If a Stage 2 Intermediate driver commits a serious driving offense, what can happen to their license?
- They receive a warning only
- Their Stage 2 period may be extended or their license suspended (Correct answer)
- They are automatically promoted to Stage 3 after paying a fine
- Nothing — offenses do not affect GDL progression
Correct answer: Their Stage 2 period may be extended or their license suspended
Serious offenses during Stage 2 can result in suspension of the Intermediate license or extension of the required holding period, delaying advancement to full license.
Question 7: What document indicates that a driver holds a Stage 2 Intermediate license in Manitoba?
- A green 'L' sticker on the vehicle
- The letter 'I' on the driver's license (Correct answer)
- A temporary paper permit
- A red 'N' sticker on the vehicle
Correct answer: The letter 'I' on the driver's license
A Stage 2 Intermediate license in Manitoba features the designation 'I' on the license card, identifying the driver's GDL stage.
MPI Graduated Driver Licensing 2
How long must a driver hold a Stage 2 (Intermediate) license before applying for a full Stage 3 license?