What are some forms of distractions under the Traffic Safety Act?

Using a hand-held cell phone, texting or emailing, using electronic devices such as laptops, computers, and video games.
Using cameras, video entertainment displays and programming portable audio players, and entering information on GPS units.
Reading printed materials in the vehicle, writing, printing or sketching, and personal grooming.
All of the above.

How do you inform the people behind you of what you are going to do?

Use your hands to signal to the driver behind you.
Use your signal lights to let other drivers know what you intend to do.
Use your brake lights to indicate what you intend to do.
None of the above.

At what speed should reversing be done?

At a normal vehicle speed
At a crawl or slow walking speed
At slow cycling speed
None of the above

What does this sign mean?

There is a steep hill ahead
A survey crew working on the road in the construction zone ahead
A flag person is controlling the traffic at the construction ahead
There is uneven pavement in the construction zone ahead

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

Move from the lane nearest and to the right of the yellow line into the first available lane on the left side of the road
Turn from the lane nearest and to the left of the curb into the first available lane on the left side of the road
Move from the lane nearest and to the right of the yellow line into the first available lane on the right side of the road
Move from the lane nearest and to the left of the yellow line into the first available lane on the left side of the road

Do not park your vehicle within ________________ metres of a fire hydrant.

5 metres
10 metres
15 metres
20 metres

Where should you wait for help to come if you are parked in a potentially dangerous place?

You should keep sitting in the car and wait for help.
You should exit the car and wait for help while the others sit inside.
All the occupants of the car should exit and stand near the car to wait.
All the occupants of the car should exit and wait at a safe location to the rear and away from the vehicle.

Why should you not move into the space in front of a large vehicle that is approaching a traffic light?

If the traffic light changes to red, the driver may need that extra space in front of the vehicle for stopping and may not have enough room if another vehicle moves in front.
If the traffic light changes to red, the driver may need that extra space in front of the vehicle for stopping and may have enough room if another vehicle moves in front.
If the traffic light changes to red, the driver does not need that extra space in front of the vehicle for stopping and may not have enough room if another vehicle moves in front.
None of the above.

What does the merging lane allow you to do?

It allows you to bring your vehicle up to the speed limit of the road from which you are exiting.
It allows you to exit the road at full speed.
Both A and B.
It allows you to bring your vehicle up to the speed limit of the road you are merging onto.

How can you give way to an emergency vehicle?

By moving quickly to your side.
By safely moving your vehicle to allow the emergency vehicle to pass.
By honking at the cars in front of you.
All of the above.

What does this sign mean?

There is a sharp right turn ahead
There is a sharp left turn ahead
The road curves right ahead
There is a narrow passage ahead

What is the contravention you get for the first occurrence of a suspension under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) ZERO: Commercial program?

3-days immediate driver’s licence suspension and $300 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 percent.
4-days immediate driver’s licence suspension and $400 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 40 percent.
5-days immediate driver’s licence suspension and $500 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 50 percent.
3-days immediate driver’s licence suspension and $300 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 80 percent.

How can other vehicles be warned at night about a vehicle carrying an extension or load greater than 1.5 meters?

A red flag should be attached to the end of the extension or load.
A blue flag should be attached to the end of the extension or load.
A blue light must be attached to the end of the extension or load.
A red light must be attached to the end of the extension or load.

What should your hand position be on the steering wheel if you think of the steering wheel as a clock?

Your right hand should be at about 12 o’clock and your left hand at about 6 o’clock
Your right hand should be at about 3 o’clock and your left hand at about 9 o’clock
Your right hand should be at about 7 o’clock and your left hand at about 1 o’clock
None of the above

What traffic rules should you follow if there is a construction or road maintenance vehicle parked on the road?

You should obey the general traffic rules.
You should obey all the traffic control devices.
You should obey the directions provided by flag persons.
Both B and C.

What does the broken white line mean?

Passing or changing lanes is not permitted
Passing or changing lanes is permitted
Passing or changing lanes is only permitted for vehicles on the right side of the road
Passing or changing lanes is only permitted for vehicles on the left side of the road

What can cause an increase in fuel usage?

Travelling at slower speeds
Travelling at higher speeds
Increasing your speed continuously
Decreasing your speed continuously

How much space should you keep for the police vehicle to stop safely behind your vehicle?

One-arm distance
Two-arm distance
Three-arm distance
Enough space to stop safely.

What does this sign mean?

There is a school zone ahead, watch out for children crossing the road
There is a playground zone ahead, watch out for children playing by the road
There is a pedestrian crossing ahead, yield to the pedestrians on the crossing
There is an intersection ahead, yield to the vehicles on your right

Why is it prohibited to use a cellular phone while driving to make/receive a call or text message?

You can’t give proper time to the sender.
If you are unable to drive with one hand, using Bluetooth is a good idea.
It can be a distraction that can take your attention away from the demanding task of driving.
You can’t concentrate on the call properly.

How much fuel does every 10 km/hour above 90 km/hour burn?

About 5% more fuel
About 7% more fuel
About 10% more fuel
None of the above.

What does the EnerGuide Label show?

This identifies the vehicle fuel usage in terms of litres used for each 100 kilometres driven (litres/100 km).
It shows the estimated annual fuel cost.
Both A and B.
None of the above.

What does this sign mean?

The driver and oncoming vehicles can only take a right turn, if in the proper lane
The driver and oncoming vehicles can only take a left turn, if in the proper lane
The driver and oncoming vehicle can only proceed straight, if in the proper lane
None of the above

During what hours should you operate vehicles with caution to not disturb the residents?

10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
10 p.m. - 7 a.m.
11 p.m. - 6 a.m.
11 p.m. - 7 a.m.

What does proactive driving include?

Watching your surroundings.
Thinking about whether hazards are developing.
Taking actions to reduce risks.
All of the above.

When should you not over-drive your headlights?

During the day
At night
Both A and B.
You can over-ride your headlights any time of the day.

If you are driving up to a red light, what are you permitted to do?

Turn right without stopping
Drive straight through after coming to a complete stop
Turn left from a one-way street to a one-way street, after a complete stop, unless prohibited
Turn left without stopping

What things should you follow when reversing your vehicle in a straight line?

You should reverse slowly while covering your brake pedal
You should glance at the front to be sure that the front of your vehicle does not contact anything
You should turn your steering wheel no more than a quarter turn in the same direction
All of the above

Under what circumstances should you notify law enforcement about the collision?

When there is an injury
When someone has been killed
When the damages exceed $2,000.
All of the above.

The driver of the vehicle nearest the crossing must stop at least __________________ metres away from the nearest rail

4 metres
5 metres
6 metres
7 metres

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What are some forms of distractions under the Traffic Safety Act?

How do you inform the people behind you of what you are going to do?

At what speed should reversing be done?

What does this sign mean?

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

Do not park your vehicle within ________________ metres of a fire hydrant.

Where should you wait for help to come if you are parked in a potentially dangerous place?

Why should you not move into the space in front of a large vehicle that is approaching a traffic light?

What does the merging lane allow you to do?

How can you give way to an emergency vehicle?

What does this sign mean?

What is the contravention you get for the first occurrence of a suspension under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) ZERO: Commercial program?

How can other vehicles be warned at night about a vehicle carrying an extension or load greater than 1.5 meters?

What should your hand position be on the steering wheel if you think of the steering wheel as a clock?

What traffic rules should you follow if there is a construction or road maintenance vehicle parked on the road?

What does the broken white line mean?

What can cause an increase in fuel usage?

How much space should you keep for the police vehicle to stop safely behind your vehicle?

What does this sign mean?

Why is it prohibited to use a cellular phone while driving to make/receive a call or text message?

How much fuel does every 10 km/hour above 90 km/hour burn?

What does the EnerGuide Label show?

What does this sign mean?

During what hours should you operate vehicles with caution to not disturb the residents?

What does proactive driving include?

When should you not over-drive your headlights?

If you are driving up to a red light, what are you permitted to do?

What things should you follow when reversing your vehicle in a straight line?

Under what circumstances should you notify law enforcement about the collision?

The driver of the vehicle nearest the crossing must stop at least __________________ metres away from the nearest rail

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