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1
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Unless posted otherwise.. What’s the basic speed limit outside a city, town or village on a primary highway?

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100 km/h

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When backing a passenger vehicle to the left, a driver should

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Look over left shoulder, sometimes glancing to the front

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When approaching an intersection and facing a traffic control light that is showing a green right-turn arrow and a red light, a driver:

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May proceed when safe, without stopping, in the direction of the arrow

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Alberta has a demerit point system where a fully license (non-learner, non-probationary) driver is suspended when they accumulate:

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15 points

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5
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When passing a large truck on a two-way highway, a driver should:

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Leave extra room before returning to their lane

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Which statement best describes the steps for turning right at a red traffic light?

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-Signal
-make sure there is no sign prohibiting the turn
-stop
-look left and right
-yield the right-of-way
-proceed

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A single solid white line between driving lanes in an urban area means

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Lane changing is not allowed

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A “parking lane” as defined in the handbook is

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-An area, edge of the roadway
-right side of traffic and the nearest solid white line, not being the center line marked on the roadway

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Shoulder checking means

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Glancing towards the blind spot in the direction the driver intends to move

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A Traffic-lane control light with an illuminated red “X” means

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Travel isn’t allowed in that lane

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When a yield sign is coming, you must

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Yield the right-of-way to traffic not facing the sign and all pedestrians in the intersection

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12
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Does a parent have the right to withdraw a previously given “parental consent” for someone under 18 years of age w/ respect to an operator’s license?

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Yes, provided the person is still under the age of 18 and isn’t self-supporting or married

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13
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The term “Over-Driving” your headlights at night means:

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travelling at a speed which wouldn’t allow them to see an object in time to stop

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14
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Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, a driver will receive 2 demerits for…

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Having more passengers than there are seat belts

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15
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Using the 2-second rule to judge a safe following distance when driving is…

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accurate at any speed

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16
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It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that all passengers under what age are properly restrained in the vehicle?

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16 years old

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17
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When parallel parking, the vehicle’s wheels closest to the curb must be within what maximum distance?

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50cm from the curb

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Who is responsible and legally obligated to report any medical condition, change in health, or physical disability that may affect a driver’s ability to drive?

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The driver themselves

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19
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What is the minimum amount of time that a person must serve as a probationary class 5 driver?

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2 years

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20
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A Large “X” painted on the pavement means:

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Railway crossing ahead

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21
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a driver is required to report all collisions to the police when persons have been injured or killed, or when combined damage to all vehicles or property is more than

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$1000

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When a driver is stopping behind another vehicle in traffic

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Allow sufficient space to move into another lane without reversing

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23
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If another vehicle is following too close, what should a driver do?

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Slow down gradually and encourage the other vehicle to pass

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24
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When recover from a skid, a driver should…

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Steer in the front wheel to where they want it to go

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25
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A “slow-moving vehicle” sign must be displayed on the rear of any vehicle that normally travels at speeds less than

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40 A km/h

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A Driver attempting to turn left at a steady green traffic light

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Must not cross the path of an approaching vehicle unless it is safe

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27
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A “Weave zone” is what?

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-entrance and exit lanes are close together
-vehicles that are slowing to exit the highway must drive between vehicles that are accelerating to enter the highway

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28
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A road test will be refused by the examiner if

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The vehicle is not mechanically safe

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29
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Is a driver allowed to exceed speed limit when passing another vehicle?

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No! IT’S ILLEGAL!!

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30
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Speed limit at a construction zone must be…

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obeyed at all times

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31
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In a vehicle that doesn’t have anti-lock brakes, threshold braking refers to

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-Applying an even braking force to the point just before the wheels lock
-easing off slightly if the wheels lock

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32
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When a driver’s vehicle is approached by an emergency vehicle sound a siren, from any direction on a two-way road, the driver must….

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Drive as close as possible to the right curb or edge of the road and stop

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33
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The recommended braking procedure to bring a vehicle to a normal, smooth stop is

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-Apply brake pressure
-ease off slightly just before the vehicle stops
-re-apply sufficient pressure to stop

34
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Seatbelts must be…

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worn at all times

35
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A driver entering a traffic circle must…

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yield to the vehicles inside the circle

36
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A deceleration lane is

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a lane where vehicles reduce speed when exiting a highway

37
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When turning left from a two-way road onto a one-way road, what lane should the vehicle enter?

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The lane closest to the curb on the left side of the one-way

38
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When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled “T” intersection at a right angles to each other at approximately the same time…

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the vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way

39
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Unless otherwise permitted, what lane must a driver be in to turn left from a one-way road

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The left lane nearest the left curb

40
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Which statement describes the steps required to reverse in a straight line?

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-Place left hand at the top of the steering wheel
-look over right shoulder through the rear window

41
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An acceleration lane is:

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A lane with broken line markings

42
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A Learner with a class 7 license is not permitted to drive between

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Midnight and 5am

43
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Flashing yellow light means

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The traffic light will turn red

44
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Unless stated otherwise, school zone speed limits are in effect on school days during what hours?

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8am-9:30an
11:30am-1:30am
3pm-4:30pm

45
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When driving in the right lane on a highway, what should a driver do if another vehicle attempts to merge from an acceleration lane on the right?

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Move into the left lane if its safe to do so, or be prepared to adjust speed

46
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Which direction should a vehicle’s front wheels be turned when parked uphill on a two-way road with a curb?

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To the left

47
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When approaching the rear of a stopped school bus that has it’s alternately flashing red lights activated, a driver must

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stop behind the bus and wait until the alternating red lights stop flashing

48
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When travelling in urban areas, drivers should scan the road approximately

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12 to 15sec ahead

49
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Before leaving a parallel parking space on the right side of a road

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Shoulder check to the left

50
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When approaching the top of a hill on a two-lane highway

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Stay to the right portion of the lane

51
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Playground zones are in effect from:

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8:30am to 1hr after sunset

52
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Most skids are the result of…

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Driver error

53
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How close can a driver legally park a vehicle to a stop sign

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5metres

54
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Parking in a space reserved for persons with disabilities is permitted

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When the vehicle has a proper identifying placard or licence plate

55
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At what minimum distance must headlights be dimmed at night when approaching another vehicle from behind

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150metres

56
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When are dual turns permitted at an intersection

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Only when indicated by pavement markings or traffic control signs

57
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A learner with a Class 7 operator’s license is suspended when they accumulate

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15 demerits

58
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Speed limit signs indicate

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Maximum speed permitted when conditions are favourable

59
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An ‘uncontrol intersection’ has…

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no traffic control signal lights or traffic signs

60
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When facing a merge sign a driver should

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Watch for a gap in traffic on the highway they’re entering, adjust to highway speed in the acceleration lane and blend in smoothly

61
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In reduced visibility due to fog, smoke or snow , use the

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Headlights on low beam

62
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Is a driver allowed to turn right at a red light?

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Yes,

-if the driver reduces speed
-there is no traffic or pedestrian in the intersection
-no signs prohibiting.

63
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When a vehicle is stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the road, other vehicles that are approaching from the read must…

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not pass the stopped vehicle, IT’S ILLEGAL!!

64
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When a head restraint is raised to the proper position, the center of the head restraint is

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levels with the top of the ears

65
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When a “Passing Lane Ahead” sign is posted, the driver of a slower moving vehicle should

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Move into the right lane when safe

66
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When approaching the rear of a school bus that is displaying alternating flashing amber lights, a driver should…

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Be prepared to stop. This is a warning that the alternating flashing red lights will come on once the bus has stopped

67
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A vehicle exiting a parking lot onto a roadway must

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come to a complete stop

68
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When approaching a railway crossing that has the flashing red light and bell activated

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Stop at least 5meters from the nearest rail until the train has passed

69
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The recommended method for travelling through a curve on a highway is

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-Reduce speed before the curve
-stay in the lane
-gently accelerate after entering the curve

70
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Why is it not safe to pass a loaded log-haul that is turning?

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-A danger zone exists
-overhang of the logs from the tail end of the truck could block all the lanes on a highway during the turn

71
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When encountering a funeral processions that is crossing an intersection

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-Yield the right-of-way
-Don’t break through the procession

72
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If the vehicle’s right tires travel off the paved portion of the roadway

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-Accelerate slightly
-Turn the steering wheel sharply to return to the paved portion of the roadway

73
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When completing an angle park, the vehicle’s front wheel must be within what maximum distance from the nearest curb?

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50cm

74
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In an urban area, when a pedestrian is standing at a crosswalk with their arm raised at approximately right angles to their body and pointing to the opposite curb, what does this mean?

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Drivers must stop and yield to the pedestrian

75
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When approaching an intersection displaying a steady yellow traffic light…

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Stop before the intersection unless the stop can’t be made in safety

76
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A Solid yellow line together with a broken yellow line marked on the center of a highway means

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If the broken line is on your side, passing is okay

77
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At 9am on a school day, what is the maximum speed permitted in a school zone

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30km/h

78
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On a two-lane highway, when passing other vehicles travelling in the same direction, a driver should…

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Pass on the left when safe

79
Q

What minimum distance from a fire hydrant must a vehicle be parked?

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5 meters

80
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If a driver is being followed by a vehicle that is attempting to pass on a two-way road, the driver should

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-Stay in the lane
-Move to the right portion of the lane

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