Road Rules Sample Knowledge Test - Set 2
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Question 1 |
You should always do the following when entering a freeway:
A | Stop and proceed only when it is safe to do so. |
B | Ensure you speed up faster than freeway traffic, then move in. |
C | Accelerate to the same speed as freeway traffic and then merge. |
D | Slow down, giving other drivers right-of-way. |
Question 2 |
Under what circumstances is a hands-free device not permitted?
A | Traveling on a freeway or highway. |
B | Stopped at a red traffic light. |
C | New drivers enrolled in the Graduated Licensing Program. |
D | Waiting at a stop sign. |
Question 3 |
Distances between the cities are always displayed in?
A | Miles. |
B | Kilometres. |
C | Hours. |
D | Metres. |
Question 4 |
Under all conditions, you should drive at a speed that will allow you to:
A | Stop within 60 metres. |
B | Stop within a safe distance. |
C | Stop within 90 metres. |
D | Stop within 150 metres. |
Question 5 |
You must switch your headlights from the high beam when you are within _____ of meeting or following another vehicle?
A | 150 metres. |
B | 60 metres. |
C | 50 metres. |
D | 155 metres. |
Question 6 |
Using a mobile phone while driving can:
A | Affect your trend of thoughts. |
B | Can cause radiation. |
C | Inhibit your ability to react. |
D | Interfere with the car radio. |
Question 7 |
On the first offence and within a 5 year period, drivers caught in the BAC 'warn' range...
A | Will face an immediate 30-day driving ban and a $400 fine. |
B | Will face an immediate 7-day driving ban and a $300 fine. |
C | Will face an immediate life-time driving ban and a $1,000 fine. |
D | Will face an immediate 3-day driving ban and a $200 fine. |
Question 8 |
When are headlights required?
A | 30 minutes before sunset through to 30 minutes after sunrise, and whenever you cannot see 150 metres ahead. |
B | In the school zones. |
C | In a foggy weather. |
D | 30 minutes after sunset through to 30 minutes before sunrise, and whenever you cannot see 150 metres ahead. |
Question 9 |
What is known as 'hydroplaning'?
A | A layer of water separating your tire from the road, preventing traction. |
B | An electric-powered vehicle. |
C | Cars that run on hydrocarbons. |
D | A malfunction with the water pump. |
Question 10 |
A diamond painted on the road surface in a particular lane indicates:
A | Cyclists are permitted. |
B | Lane reserved for Emergency Vehicles only. |
C | You cannot drive in this lane. |
D | This is a reserved lane. |
Question 11 |
What is the impact of taking more than one parking spot?
A | It is a criminal offence. |
B | It depends on the make, model and year of the vehicle. |
C | There is no impact as long as the parking lot is half full. |
D | It can encourage aggression in other drivers. |
Question 12 |
What should you do if your gas pedal gets stuck?
A | Apply the brakes and look for an escape path. |
B | Apply brakes, put the car in neutral, and follow your escape path. |
C | All answers are correct. |
D | Use your toe to lift the pedal. |
Question 13 |
What can you do if your hood flies open while you are driving?
A | All answers are correct. |
B | Open your windows and look in the direction you are traveling until you can safely stop. |
C | Slow down, turn on the hazard lights and steer over to the side of the road. |
D | Look through the crack below the hood to help guide you to a safe stop. |
Question 14 |
Before making a left turn from a one-way traffic street, you should be?
A | Does not matter provided you signal and no other traffic is present. |
B | Close to the right-hand side of the roadway. |
C | Close to the centreline of the roadway. |
D | Close to the left-hand side of the roadway. |
Question 15 |
A flashing red signal light at an intersection indicates?
A | Slow down and yield right-of-way to vehicles approaching from the left or right. |
B | Stop and proceed only when it is safe to do so. |
C | Slow down and proceed with caution. |
D | Signal light is out of order; proceed with caution. |
Question 16 |
In what circumstances must an accident be reported to police?
A | Estimated damage is more than $1000 and a vehicle other than a motorcycle is involved. |
B | An injury or death has occurred. |
C | Estimated damage is more then $600 and a motorcycle is involved. |
D | All answers are correct. |
Question 17 |
Wet surface roadways can cause:
A | Loss of traction. |
B | Poor visibility. |
C | All answers are correct. |
D | Hydroplaning. |
Question 18 |
What actions should be taken when your brakes fail?
A | Firmly press down on your brakes until they re-engage. |
B | Wave down the nearest police officer and shout for help. |
C | Use your emergency brake and sound horn to warn other drivers while looking for a soft collision point. |
D | Pump the brakes rapidly and shift into a lower gear. |
Question 19 |
When approaching an intersection where there is a flashing amber (yellow) traffic light, you must:
A | Slow down and stop before entering the intersection, but only if you can do so safely. |
B | Stop, if you are making a left turn. |
C | Stop, if you are making a right turn. |
D | Continue at same driving speed. |
Question 20 |
What action should you take if your vehicle is hydroplaning?
A | Brake gently and quickly pull over. |
B | Slam on the brakes, applying as much force as possible. |
C | Without braking, decelerate and drive straight ahead. |
D | Call a mechanic immediately. |
Question 21 |
In the event you must drive through deep water:
A | Check the tread on your tires before proceeding into deep water. |
B | Drive through while also pumping the brakes. |
C | Drive through as quickly as possible. |
D | Drive through slowly, and then apply brakes slowly to dry them. |
Question 22 |
When you are faced with a red traffic signal, and your intention is to go straight through the intersection, what must you do first?
A | Come to a full stop and proceed only when the intersection is clear. |
B | Slow down and proceed when the way is clear. |
C | Stop, give pedestrians the right-of-way, and then proceed with caution. |
D | Stop and proceed only when the signal turns green and the intersection is clear. |
Question 23 |
What does a school bus displaying flashing red lights indicate?
A | All vehicles, in both directions, must stop. |
B | You may pass to the left only if the bus is parked. |
C | A warning to all drivers to quickly pass before the bus has fully stopped. |
D | You must stop, unless you are speeding. |
Question 24 |
When a crash is unavoidable...
A | Assume the impact posture. |
B | Dial 911 immediately. |
C | Hit the brakes and swerve in any direction. |
D | Slow down, avoid locking brakes and steer for something that will cushion your vehicle. |
Question 25 |
What should you do if you are a passenger in a vehicle where the driver is behaving in an unsafe manner?
A | Offer to drive yourself. |
B | Use humor to inform the driver you are concerned of their safety. |
C | Be honest and state the fact that someone can get injured / killed. |
D | All answers are correct. |
Question 26 |
Unless posted, the speed limit within cities and towns is?
A | 30 km/hr. |
B | 50 km/hr. |
C | 80 km/hr. |
D | 60 km/hr. |
Question 27 |
When you are on the freeway and approaching an entrance where vehicles are attempting to merge, you should?
A | Speed up to prevent them from overtaking. |
B | Move into the next lane, if possible, or slightly speed up or slow down to allow them entry. |
C | Slow down or stop to allow them entry. |
D | No specific action is required. |
Question 28 |
When entering a freeway, you should:
A | Slow down, and then enter freeway at a sharp angle. |
B | Drive slowly and be prepared to stop for freeway traffic. |
C | Stop in acceleration lane, wait for an opening, and then enter the freeway rapidly. |
D | Accelerate quickly to freeway speed and merge cautiously with traffic. |
Question 29 |
In good weather, what is the minimum following distance you should maintain between your vehicle and a motorcycle in front of you?
A | 2 seconds. |
B | 4 seconds. |
C | 5 seconds. |
D | 3 seconds. |
Question 30 |
You can avoid collisions with animals by:
A | Paying attention to the animal crossing signs. |
B | All answers are correct. |
C | Scanning both sides of the roadway ahead for animals. |
D | Taking extra caution at dusk and dawn, when animals are more likely to be wandering. |
Question 31 |
A black sign with a white arrow that curves to the left indicates:
A | You must turn left when in this lane. |
B | The roadway ahead curves to the left. |
C | You may travel straight or turn to the left. |
D | Unassumed roadway to the left. |
Question 32 |
In an emergency, where must you suddenly stop?
A | Hit the brakes hard being, careful to not lock the wheels, and steer in the direction you wish to go. |
B | Pump the brakes slowly and steer in the direction you wish to go. |
C | Hit the brakes and steer in the direction you want to go. |
D | Look for a soft spot around you where you can collide. |
Question 33 |
In good weather, what is the minimum following distance you should maintain between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?
A | 3 seconds. |
B | 2 seconds. |
C | 4 seconds. |
D | 5 seconds. |
Question 34 |
What should you do when you encounter an aggressive driver?
A | All answers are correct. |
B | Keep your doors locked and windows up. |
C | Avoid an eye contact. |
D | Give the aggressive driver right-of-way. |
Question 35 |
A red signal light with a green arrow displayed at an intersection indicates:
A | Stop and then proceed with caution. |
B | Proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow, yielding right-of-way to pedestrians and other traffic. |
C | Stop and wait for green light before making turn in the direction of the arrow. |
D | The green arrow is a signal only for pedestrians walking in the direction of the arrow. |
Question 36 |
Which of the following are exemptions to the hand-held items ban?
A | All answers are correct. |
B | Mobile data terminals. |
C | Two-way radios that operate on a set frequency (federally licenced amateur radio operators). |
D | Police, Fire and Ambulance radios on a secured frequency. |
Question 37 |
What should you do if your engine fails while driving?
A | Stay with your car and raise the hood. |
B | All answers are correct. |
C | Initiate the hazard lights. |
D | Signal and move off the road. |
Question 38 |
If you experience a tire blow-out while driving, you should:
A | Remove your foot off the gas, firmly hold the steering wheel and press on the brakes firmly while steering in the direction you want to go. Signal and pull over as soon as you can. |
B | Remove your foot off the gas and firmly hold the steering wheel. Signal and pull over as soon as you can. |
C | Remove your foot off the gas, firmly hold the steering wheel in the direction of the soft shoulder and press on the brakes. Signal and pull over as soon as you can. |
D | Remove your foot off the gas, firmly hold the steering wheel and gently press on the brakes while steering in the direction you want to go. Signal and pull over as soon as you can. |
Question 39 |
Which of the following is a good method to help prevent aggression in other drivers?
A | Pull over for passing vehicles. |
B | Provide the right-of-way. |
C | Do not take more than one spot in a parking lot. |
D | All answers are correct. |
Question 40 |
While driving in low-visibility conditions, you should:
A | All answers are correct. |
B | Use your vehicle's defroster. |
C | Use low beam headlights. |
D | Slow down while maintaining extra space between vehicles. |
Question 41 |
What should you do when a signal light changes from green to amber as you approach an intersection?
A | Stop. If stop cannot be made safely, proceed with caution. |
B | Sound horn to warn pedestrians and other drivers that you do not intend to stop. |
C | Continue through intersection without slowing or stopping. |
D | Speed up to clear the intersection as quickly as possible. |
Question 42 |
When on streets designed for two-way traffic, you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle. What does the law require you to do?
A | Pull to the right as far as possible and stop. |
B | Signal the driver to pass. |
C | Continue at same speed, it's your right of way. |
D | Speed up and get out of the way. |
Question 43 |
If you are convicted under the Criminal Code of drinking and driving, your licence will be suspended on the first offense for?
A | 6 months (180 days). |
B | 3 months (90 days). |
C | 1 month (30 days). |
D | 12 months (365 days). |
Question 44 |
Under which of the following conditions is it unlawful and dangerous to make a 'U' turn?
A | Where some sign has been posted. |
B | Where there is a clear view of less than 150 metres in either direction. |
C | On a curve of road or street. |
D | Under all of the other conditions mentioned. |
Question 45 |
What should you do if your vehicle becomes stranded in the snow?
A | Run your vehicle engine for approximately 5 minutes every hour to avoid effects of carbon monoxide. |
B | All answers are correct. |
C | Run the engine as needed to keep the interior of the vehicle as warm as possible. |
D | Immediately start looking for help. |
Question 46 |
Around large trucks and buses, you should maintain a safe distance and stay out of their blind spots because...
A | All answers are correct. |
B | You give up visibility when traveling too closely. |
C | You may not be visible to them when you follow too closely. |
D | Your vehicle could get crushed when they are turning at an intersection. |
Question 47 |
What action can you take if a passenger chooses to not wear their seat-belt?
A | Call 911 immediately. |
B | Confirm your intention to not move unless everyone is wearing a seat-belt. |
C | It is their choice, so you can start driving on your way. |
D | Ask the passenger to hold the seat-belt in place without fastening it. |
Question 48 |
When approaching a stop sign, you must:
A | Slow down, sound horn and proceed. |
B | Stop and accelerate quickly before right-of-way issues arise. |
C | Stop, sound horn, and then proceed. |
D | Stop, and proceed when it is safe to do so. |
Question 49 |
What is the safest action to take when your vehicle drives over black ice?
A | Ease off the accelerator and steer immediately to side of the road. |
B | Brake hard while maintaining steering. |
C | Calmly remove you foot off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go. |
D | Braking and steering will provide the necessary control. |
Question 50 |
When making a right turn, you should be driving in:
A | The lane approaching from the right. |
B | The soft shoulder. |
C | The slow moving lane. |
D | The lane approaching from the left. |
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