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08/20/2010

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Term

If a traffic light is red, but there is a green arrow pointing left, what does that mean?

  • Vehicles in the left turning lane may turn left.
  • Vehicles in the left turning lane may turn right.
  • No vehicles may turn. Only pedestrians may cross.
  • The direction of the green arrow indicates there is a one-way street.
Definition

161. If a traffic light is red, but there is a green arrow pointing left, what does that mean?

  • Vehicles in the left turning lane may turn left.

Vehicles in both directions may be turning left. If the arrow turns yellow, a green light will soon appear in one or more directions. Stop if you can safely, if not compelte a left turn cautiously.

Term

If you are turning left at an uncontrolled intersection and a pedestrian is crossing your path, who has the right-of-way?

  • You do. Come to a complete stop and make your turn.
  • Any other car at the intersection that is turning right.
  • You must yield the rightof-way to approaching traffic and/or to pedestrians crossing.
  • Whoever is more in a hurry goes first.
Definition

105. If you are turning left at an uncontrolled intersection and a pedestrian is crossing your path, who has the right-of-way?

  • You must yield the rightof-way to approaching traffic and/or to pedestrians crossing.

Always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians no matter the direction you are turning.

 

Term

How much room do cyclists need on either side of themselves as a safety zone?

  • 4 metres
  • 3 metres
  • 2 metres
  • 1 metres
Definition

107. How much room do cyclists need on either side of themselves as a safety zone?

  • 1 metres

Ensure you share the road with all vehicles including cyclists. If the road is too narrow to share, change lanes.

Term

What challenges do commercial vehicles have that are dangerous for other vehicles?

  • They have small blind spots.
  • They make wide turns.
  • They roll forward after stopping.
  • They block large amounts of snow and slush from your windshield.
Definition

108. What challenges do commercial vehicles have that are dangerous for other vehicles?

  • They make wide turns.

Always leave enough road space around large commercial vehicles. Be aware of what they can and cannot do.

 

Term

Coming to a complete stop at an intersection ir required, but where do you stop if there is no stop line, crosswalk or sidewalk?

  • You stop right beside the stop sign.
  • You stop right before the stop sign.
  • You stop at the edge of the intersection.
  • You stop a little into the intersection so that you can see traffic and pedestrians.
Definition

109. Coming to a complete stop at an intersection ir required, but where do you stop if there is no stop line, crosswalk or sidewalk?

  • You stop at the edge of the intersection.

You must also wait for the intersection to be clear before entering it.

Term

Can you make a right turn on a red light?

  • Yes, as long as a sign does not tell you otherwise.
  • Yes, as long as your are in an HOV lane.
  • No, there are no right turns on red lights allowed in Ontario.
  • No, there are no right turns on roadways shared with pedestrians.
Definition

115. Can you make a right turn on a red light?

  • Yes, as long as a sign does not tell you otherwise.

Ensure you first come to complete stop and that your way is clear before making your turn.

Term

How do you make a left turn from a two-way road onto a two-way road?

  • Turn from the right lane, making a smooth arc into the right curb lane.
  • Turn from the right lane, making a smooth arc into the lane right of the centre line.
  • Turn from the closest lane to the centre dividing line into the right curb lane.
  • Turn from the closest lane to the centre dividing line making a smooth arc into the lane to the right of the centre dividing lane.
Definition

116. How do you make a left turn from a two-way road onto a two-way road?

  • Turn from the closest lane to the centre dividing line making a smooth arc into the lane to the right of the centre dividing lane.

Unless otherwise posted left turns are made from the far left lane. Signal, check all directions and ensure way is clear. After turning, move into the right curb lane when it is clear to do so.

Term

What do the markings on the road mean and what does the sign represent in the picture.

  • There is a left turn lane in the centre for those travelling north.
  • There is a left turn lane in the centre for those travelling south.
  • There is an extra lane for driving in.
  • There is a two-way left turn lane in the centre for traffic going in both directions.
Definition

119. What do the markings on the road mean and what does the sign represent in the picture.

  • There is a two-way left turn lane in the centre for traffic going in both directions.

Signal and move into the left turn lane. Make your turn carefully by moving slowly and turn when the way is clear.

Term

Can you turn left on a red light from a one-way road onto a one-way road?

  • Yes, if you signal, stop first in the farthest left lane and then proceed when the way is clear.
  • Yes, as long as you drive slowly and cautiously.
  • No, left turns are permitted on a red light in Ontario.
  • Left turns are only permitted from two-way roads to two-way roads on a green light.
Definition

120. Can you turn left on a red light from a one-way road onto a one-way road?

  • Yes, if you signal, stop first in the farthest left lane and then proceed when the way is clear.

Ensure you yield to pedestrians and traffic after first coming to a complete stop.

Term

To make a U-turn, you must be able to see how many metres in both directions?

  • 50 Metres
  • 100 Metres
  • 150 Metres
  • 200 Metres
Definition

121. To make a U-turn, you must be able to see how many metres in both directions?

  • 150 Metres

Never make a U-turn on a curve, hill, railway crossing, bridge, tunnel or where your view is blocked. It is illegal to do so.

Term

At a pedestrian crossing, do not pass cars within how many metres from the crossing?

  • 3 metres
  • 30 metres
  • 300 metres
  • 30 000 metres
Definition

129. At a pedestrian crossing, do not pass cars within how many metres from the crossing?

  • 30 metres

Passing too close to a pedestrian crossing can prevent you or other vehicles from seeing pedestrians.

Term

What should you do when approaching a construction zone?

  • Slow down as signs may be posted with reduced speed limits.
  • Obey all warning signs.
  • Follow the directions of the traffic control worker.
  • All of the above.
Definition

136. What should you do when approaching a construction zone?

  • All of the above.

Fines for speeding are doubled when workers are present in construction zones.

Term

When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with its red lights flashing you must?

  • Slow down and drive cautiously. You must leave one lane clearnace between you and the emergency vehicle if there are two or more lanes in your direction of travel.
  • Maintain the posted rate of speed fo rhte area.
  • Slowl down, stop and pull over to the right.
  • Slow down, stop and pull over to the left.
Definition

140. When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with its red lights flashing you must?

  • Slow down and drive cautiously. You must leave one lane clearnace between you and the emergency vehicle if there are two or more lanes in your direction of travel.

A conviction, fine and demerit points can apply for failing to abide by these rules.

Term

What is black ice?

  • When snow is mixedd with mud and then freezes.
  • When newly paved roads are wet.
  • When asphalt has a thin layer of ice on it.
  • When ice is mixed with snow.

 

Definition

146. What is black ice?

  • When asphalt has a thin layer of ice on it.

Black ice can form anywhere especially on bridges which get extra cold air from vehicles below. This causes the temperature to drop quicker on the bridge forming a thin layer of ice.

 

Term

What should you do if your car is about to stall on the highway?

  • Honk your horn for help.
  • Stop and put on hazard lights.
  • Pull over to the closest shoulder as quickly as possible.
  • Continue at a reduced speed; you may not even have a problem.
Definition

152. What should you do if your car is about to stall on the highway?

  • Pull over to the closest shoulder as quickly as possible.

Pull over to the shoulder as carefully and quickly as possible by slowing down, checking all mirrors and putting on your emergecy lights.

Term

If a police officer or inspector from the MTO deems your vehicle unsafe, what can happen?

  • Your vehicle can be taken off the road.
  • Your licence plates can be removed and taken.
  • You could be fined up to $1,000 if you refuse the inspection.
  • All of the above.
Definition

157. If a police officer or inspector from the MTO deems your vehicle unsafe, what can happen?

  • All of the above.

You must fix whatever problem is identified during an inspection by a police officer or inspector from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) before you can put your vehicle safely and legally back on the road.

Term

When and how often do you have to renew your vehicle licence?

  • Whenever you receive a renewal application in the mail.
  • You do not have to renew as you have already passed all required tests.
  • Every 10 years.
  • Every 20 years.
Definition

158. When and how often do you have to renew your vehicle licence?

  • Whenever you receive a renewal application in the mail.

If you do not receive a renewal application or renewal postcard in the mail, you are still responsible for ensuring you have a valid licence that has not expired. Contact the Minstiry of Transportation for further information.

Term

What does the round signal with a white vertical line on it represent in the picture?

  • It is a left turn signal.
  • It is a spare light, should the other ones malfunction.
  • It is a symbol indicating pedestrians may not cross.
  • It is a transit priority signal allowing public transit vehicles the right-of-way.
Definition

162. What does the round signal with a white vertical line on it represent in the picture?

  • It is a transit priority signal allowing public transit vehicles the right-of-way.

Pedestrians and non-public transit vehicles must stop on the red light and yield the right-of-way to transit vehicles.

Term

163. Some left turn lanes have their own traffic light to direct traffic. What does this light mean?

  • Pedestrians crossing the street towards the left may cross.
  • All traffic may turn left or proceed straight that are facing the traffic light.
  • Vehicles in the left turn lane may turn left while other vehicles will face a red light.
  • This is a transit priority signal.
Definition

163. Some left turn lanes have their own traffic light to direct traffic. What does this light mean?

  • Vehicles in the left turn lane may turn left while other vehicles will face a red light.

When you see this signal and you are turning left, you may face other vehicles from the opposite direction also making left turns.

Term

If you are facing a red light and a police officer instructs traffic in the direction you are travelling to go straigh, what should you do?

  • First stop at hte intersection and then proceed.
  • Slow down to 40 km/hr and then proceed through the intersection.
  • Follow the direction of the police officer despite what the traffic light or road sign indicates.
  • Treat the intersection as a 4-way stop.
Definition

186. If you are facing a red light and a police officer instructs traffic in the direction you are travelling to go straigh, what should you do?

  • Follow the direction of the police officer despite what the traffic light or road sign indicates.

Always follow the direction of a police officer that is directing traffic.

Term

What if you are a G1 or G2 driver and you have 9 or more demerit points within 2 years?

  • Once you surrender your licence, your licence will be suspended for 6 days.
  • Once you surrender your licence, your licence will be suspended for 60 days.
  • Once you surrender your licence, your licence will be suspended for 120 days.
  • You will receive a warning letter in the mail to improve your driving.
Definition

190. What if you are a G1 or G2 driver and you have 9 or more demerit points within 2 years?

  • Once you surrender your licence, your licence will be suspended for 60 days.

If you fail to surrender your licence to the Ministry of Trasnportation, you may lose your licence for up to two years. After suspension, your demerit pount total will be 4. Any other infractions you get will be added to this.

 

Term

What should you do when exiting a freeway?

  • Signal, then stop to wait for an opening in traffic.
  • Signal, then accelerate while merging smoothly into traffic and then proceed to the exit lane.
  • Signal, move into the deceleration lane, reduce speed gradually and obey exit signs.
  • Do what the vehicle ahead of you does.
Definition

199. What should you do when exiting a freeway?

  • Signal, move into the deceleration lane, reduce speed gradually and obey exit signs.

Ensure you slow down enough when in the deceleration lane because you may not realize how fast you are going, having come off the freeway at a higher speed.

Term

What does the term "overdriving your headlights" mean?

  • You are leaving your lowbeam lights on too long at the risk of burning out the bulbs.
  • You are leaving your highbeam lights on too long at the risk of bruning 
  • You are driving slower than your stopping distance allows you to see.
  • You are driving faster than your stopping distance allows you to see.
Definition

200. What does the term "overdriving your headlights" mean?

  • You are driving faster tha your stopping distance allows you to see. 

Slow down while driving at night to ensure oyu can see ahead far enough to stop appropriately.

Term

What should you do when you hear bells, sirens or see flashing lights?

  • Slow down and move to the far right of the roadway and stop when it is safe to do so.
  • Slow down and move to the far left of the roadway but do not stop.
  • Come to acomplete stop wherever you are.
  • Speed up and keep the movement of traffic going.

 

 

Definition

201. What should you do when you hear bells, sirens or see flashing lights?

  • Slow down and move to the far right of the roadway and stop when it is safe to do so.

Remember to check your mirrows, blind spots and use your signals to move to the far right safely and then stop. Do not follow emergency vehicles within 150 metres.

 

 

Term

When are you required to wear a seatbelt?

  • Wearing a seatbelt is optional.
  • Only drivers are requried to wear a seatbelt.
  • Only passengers are required to wear a seatbelt.
  • All drivers and passengers are required to wear a seatbelt and be properly buckled up.
Definition

93. When are you required to wear a seatbelt?

  • All drivers and passengers are required to wear a seatbelt and be properly buckled up.

Drivers will receive a fine and demerit points for not wearing a seatbelt. Drivers must ensure all passengers under 16 are properly buckled up. Unbuckled passengers 16 years and older can be fined.

Term

How far away must headlgihts and rear lights be seen?

  • From 50 metres away.
  • From 150 metres away.
  • From 1150 metres away.
  • Must be seen clearly in the dark.
Definition

95. How far away must headlgihts and rear lights be seen?

  • From 150 metres away.

You must also have your rear licence plate illuminated with white lighting when headlights are on. Ensure headlights are on 1/2 an hour before sunset and leave them on for 1/2 an hour after sunrise.

Term

If pedestrians face a walk signal, what should they do?

  • Cross the road in the direction ofthe symbol and have the right-of-way over vehicles.
  • Cross the road in the direction of the symbol but must yield the right-of-way to vehicles.
  • Stop and yield the right-of-way to vehicles.
  • Cross the intersection in any direction.
Definition

169. If pedestrians face a walk signal, what should they do?

  • Cross the road in the direction ofthe symbol and have the right-of-way over vehicles.

Vehicles must always be aware of their surroundings and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing or those who need more time to cross.

Term

What level must your blood alcohol level be if you hold a Class G1 licence?

  • less than 1.0
  • less than .08
  • less than .05
  • 0

 

Definition

173. What level must your blood alcohol level be if you hold a Class G1 licence?

  • 0

You must have a blood alcohol level of 0. Therefore no alochol. If you are caught drinking and driving, you will get a licence suspension. You may also be charged with a Criminal Offence.

Term

Which of these statements is not true?

  • You may not use a licence which has been altered.
  • You may not use an imitation licence.
  • You are allowed to have more than one Ontario licence.
  • You may not lend your licence to anyone or let anyone borrow it.
Definition

179. Which of these statements is not true?

  • You are allowed to have more than one Ontario licence.

There are licence lawas that all licensed drivers must folow or face a fine if misused.

Term

Vehicle tires are critical for safety and they must meet which of the following standards?

  • Have a minimum tread and ensure tread is not less than 1.5 millimetres.
  • Not have any knots, exposed cords, bumps, bulges, etc. that mkae them unsafe.
  • Ensure tires are similar on all 4 wheels as some combinations are illegal.
  • All of the above.
Definition

185. Vehicle tires are critical for safety and they must meet which of the following standards?

  • All of the above.

Check your owners manual for tire safety tips as each will vary depending on vehicle make and weight.

Term

196. How many days do new Ontario residents have to register their vehicles?

  • 30 days
  • 60 days
  • 90 days
  • 120 days
Definition

196. How many days do new Ontario residents have to register their vehicles?

  • 60 days

A vehicle permit and licence plat can be obtained at a Driver and Vehicle Licence Issuing Office. Bring all required information.

Term

As a buyer of a privately used vehicle, what must you get from the seller?

  • The seller's licence plates and permit.
  • The seller's driver's licence.
  • A bill of sale.
  • A used Vehicle Information Package.

 

Definition

195. As a buyer of a privately used vehicle, what must you get from the seller?

  • A used Vehicle Information Package.

The package will include details about the vehicle for the buyer's benefit. The new owener of a used vehicle has to register their new vehicle within 6 days at a Driver and Vehicle LIcence Issuing Office along with required details and documentation.

 

Term

110. When do you stop for school buses if there is a median?

  • Whenever you approach and see one.
  • Never because they will stop for you.
  • Whenever they stop.
  • Only if you are behind a stopped bus which has its upper red alternating lights flashing.
Definition

110. When do you stop for school buses if there is a median?

  • Only if you are behind a stopped bus which has its upper red alternating lights flashing.

School buses also have flashing stop signs that swing out from teh drivers side notifying vehicles to stop. Stay back required distance.

Term

If you approach an intersection on a main road that is blocked with traffic, what should you do?

  • Stop before entering the intersection.
  • Move up so cars behind you can move forward.
  • Slowly proceed through the intersection.
  • Turn left or right to avoid the heavy traffic back-up.
Definition

106. If you approach an intersection on a main road that is blocked with traffic, what should you do?

  • Stop before entering the intersection.

Only proceed into the intersection after stopping and the way is clear. Do not allow yourself to be stuck in the intersection as the light turns red.

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