Highway drivingQuestion 207 of 310

What is the shoulder of a highway for?

  1. An extra lane for slow traffic
  2. A lane for vehicles that turn right
  3. A place to pass on the right
  4. A place to stop when a vehicle breaks down
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Correct answer: A place to stop when a vehicle breaks down

The shoulder is not a travel lane. Use it only when you must stop or are in trouble.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Manitoba Public Insurance, February 2026), Making right turns on highways in high-speed areas, page 46

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026