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What are the conditions of the Learner's licence (Class 7)? |
1. Hold a learner's licence for one year. |
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What are the conditions of a stage two probationary licence (Class 5)? |
1. Held for minimum two years. |
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Non-probationary (Class 5) fully licenced driver must? |
1. Remain suspension free for the last year. |
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Do parents or guardians have to give permission for a Class 7 or Class 5 licence if you are under 18? |
Yes, and they can withdraw the consent at any time. |
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Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit for a primary highway located outside an urban area? |
100 km/h. |
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Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit for a non-primary highway outside an urban area? |
80 km/h. |
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Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit for a highway that is located within an urban area? |
50 km/h. |
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How fast are vehicles travelling when they have a sign indicating slow moving vehicles? |
Less than 40 km/h. |
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What is the speed for both rural and urban school zones and during what times (unless otherwise posted)? |
30 km/h from: |
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What are the playground zone rules? |
Maximum 30 km/h from 8:30 am to one hour after sunset. |
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Are you allowed to turn right on a red light? |
Yes, (unless otherwise permitted or directed) but only after coming to a full stop. |
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Can you turn left onto a one way from a one way street? |
Yes, but only after coming to a full stop unless prohibited by a sign. |
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What is an indication that a light is about to turn from green to yellow? |
The presence of a pedestrian signal light changing from "walk" to "don't walk". |
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What does a steady green arrow mean? |
Proceed only in the direction indicated by the arrow. |
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What does a flashing red light mean? |
Stop completely and then proceed when safe to do so- treat like a stop sign. |
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What does a flashing amber light mean? |
Proceed with caution after yeilding to pedestrians and other vehicles within the intersection. |
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What does a flashing green light mean? |
Proceed straight through, turn left, or turn right- opposing traffic faces a red light. |
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What does an X mean when it is over a driving lane? |
The lane will be used by oncoming traffic so you must not enter or remain in the lane. |
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What does a yellow line mean? |
Separates traffic travelling in the opposite direction. |
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What does a white line mean? |
Separates traffic travelling in the same direction or the shoulder portion of the roadway. |
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Broken yellow or white lines mean? |
Lane changing is permitted. |
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Solid lines mean? |
Passing is not permitted if it is on your side of the roadway. |
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What is a two way left turn lane? |
A lane in the centre of the road that is reserved for the left turn traffic travelling in either direction. |
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A diamond marking on the road means? |
The lane is reserved for specific vehicles (e.g., taxis and buses). |
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An X marked on a roadway means? |
An approach to a railway crossing. |
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What is the proper position for the car head restraint? |
The centre of the restraint should be level with the top of your ears. |
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Before entering your vehicle you should? |
Walk around your vehicle to check for: |
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When you are ready to drive away you should? |
Check your path again to be sure that it's clear. |
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What is the correct position of your hands on the wheel? |
Left: 9 or 10 o'clock. |
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When turning the steering wheel you should? |
Use a hand over hand method then let the steering wheel slide back through your hands. |
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What is perception time? |
How long it takes your brain to recognize a situation and understand that you need to stop- approximately 3/4 of a second. |
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What is reaction time? |
The time it takes you to physically react to a danger by moving your foot to the gas or brake pedal- approximately 3/4 of a second. |
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What is braking time? |
How long it takes a vehicle to stop from the time the brake is first applied until the vehicle stops. |
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What is total stopping distance? |
The sum of perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. |
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What is the threshold braking technique? |
Use when you are required to brake quickly. |
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How do you back-up in a straight line? |
Place your left hand at the top of the wheel. |
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How do you back-up to the right or left? |
Left- look over left shoulder. |
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What must you never back up into ? |
An intersection or a crosswalk. |
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Which way must you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb? |
Turn the front wheels towards the right. |
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How do you park when facing downhill? |
Turn front wheels to the right (with and without curb). |
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Where are you not allowed to park a vehicle? |
1. On a sidewalk or boulevard. |
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Who goes first at a four way stop? |
All drivers come to a full stop. |
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How does a traffic circle work? |
The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left. |
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What happens at an uncontrolled intersection? |
If there are no traffic signs or signals, slow down and prepare to stop. |
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What steps should you take when you want to change lanes? |
1. Check for traffic. |
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How far ahead of a corner should you be in the proper turning lane? |
15 meters. |
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When turning right, what should you remember? |
Yield right of way to pedestrians. |
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When turning left, what should you remember? |
They are the leading cause of crashes. |
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U-turns are not permitted in urban areas in which situations? |
1. On a roadway between intersections. |
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What is a parking lane? |
That portion of a primary highway between the edge of the roadway to the right of the direction of traffic and the nearest solid white line. |
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List the steps used to merge safely. |
1. Check traffic flow. |
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What is a weave zone? |
Where the entrance and exit to a highway are close together- the area where the cars cross. |
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What should you do when entering a curve? |
Slow down and stay in your lane. |
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Where should your car be when nearing the top of a hill? |
Stay to the right hand side in case an oncoming car crosses the centre line. |
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What should be done in case of a mechanical breakdown on a highway? |
1. Change lanes safely to move off the road. |
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What must be done if you get a flat tire while driving? |
1. Take your foot off the gas and let the engine slow down. |
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What should you do if your headlights don't work? |
Turn them off and on. |
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What is a braking skid? |
When you apply brakes too hard, causing the wheels to lock and a loss of control. |
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What is a power skid? |
When you accelerate too hard causing the tires to spin. |
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What is a cornering skid? |
When a turn is made too fast, causing the vehicle to slide sideways. |
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When should you use low beams? |
1. 150 m behind another vehicle. |
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Where should you look when an oncoming vehicle's lights are shining in your eyes? |
Look somewhat down and to the right edge of your driving lane. |
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What does "overdriving" your headlights mean? |
Driving at a speed that does not let you see an object in time to stop. |
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What must you do if you are involved in a collision? |
Remain at the scene!! |
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What is the speed limit if passing a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights on? |
60 km/h or as posted. |
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What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching? |
Pull over to the right side of road, slow down, stop if necessary. |
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When are speeding fines doubled in construction sites? |
When workers are present. |
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What is the "two second" rule? |
It is used to make sure that you are not following too closely behind a vehicle. |
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Why should you show extra caution when sharing the road with motorcyles? |
They stop quickly. |
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Why should you be cautious when sharing the road with larger vehicles? |
When they release their brakes, they could roll back so you should leave more space behind them. |
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What is hydroplaning? |
When a thin layer of water builds up between your tires and the road surface causing the vehicle to skid. |
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What is black ice? |
When moisture freezes on the road surface- usually drivers can't see it- it looks shiny and black. |
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What do you do if you see a school bus stopped on a non-divided highway? |
If aternating amber lights- pass with extreme caution. |
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What do you do if you see a school bus stopped on a divided highway? |
Drivers on the opposing side can proceed with caution. |
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How many demerit points are deducted from a Graduated Driver's Licence? |
Same as for a fully licenced driver except 2 points for: |
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Direction. |
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Lane use designation. |
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Permissive message (i.e., allows you to do something). |
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Prohibitive message (i.e., indicates that you cannot do something). |
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Regulatory message. |
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Roadside facility. |
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School area. |
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Warning. |
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Yield. |
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Roadside facility. |
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Construction Zone. |
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One way. |
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Railway crossing. |
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School crosswalk. |
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Which way do you turn your wheels when parking uphill with a curb? |
Turn wheels toward the left and then let the car roll back until the right front tire touches the curb. |
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Two way traffic. |
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Divider ahead. |
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Where should you look when trying to avoid a collision with an animal? |
Look ahead and scan the side of the road for animals. |
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What must you do when an emergency vehicle approaches you from any direction and is sounding its siren? |
1. Immediately move clear of any intersection. |
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How far away should you follow an emergency vehicle that has its lights and siren operating? |
150 m. |