Right of wayQuestion 72 of 310

You stop at a railway crossing in a non-restricted speed area. What is the minimum distance you must keep from the nearest rail?

  1. 5 metres
  2. 10 metres
  3. 15 metres
  4. 2 metres
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Correct answer: 15 metres

Outside restricted speed areas, you must stay at least 15 metres from the nearest rail. In a restricted area, five metres is enough.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Manitoba Public Insurance, February 2026), Railway crossings, page 69

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026