C3: Basic Information and Rules - Part 3 Flashcards
What are bus lanes marked with?
A lane sign indicating time and days of operation, a diamond symbol, and a bus symbol
Some centres also have diamond markings on the pavement.
Who is allowed to operate a vehicle in a designated bus lane during operational hours?
Only buses, emergency vehicles, and accessible taxicabs loading or unloading non-ambulatory passengers
Other vehicles can enter for right turns or to access driveways.
What are bicycle-only lanes reserved for?
Cyclists
Vehicles are not allowed except for right turns or accessing parking.
What designates a shared bicycle lane?
A chevron and bicycle symbol
Shared lanes encourage cyclists and motorists to share the space.
True or False: Sharrows designate a bicycle lane.
False
Sharrows indicate shared use but do not designate a specific lane for bicycles.
What is the first step when approaching an intersection for a right turn?
Move as close to the right curb or right edge of the road as possible.
What should you do when making a left turn across oncoming traffic?
Yield the right of way to oncoming vehicles.
What should be done if a vehicle is parked in the lane closest to the right curb before making a right turn?
Move into that lane at the first opportunity before turning.
What is the procedure for making a left turn from a one-way street to a two-way street?
Turn as close as possible to the left edge of the roadway and enter the lane immediately to the right of the centre line.
What must you do when entering a provincial highway from another road?
Yield the right of way to vehicles on the provincial highway and pedestrians approaching the intersection.
At uncontrolled intersections, who must yield the right of way?
The driver of the vehicle on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
What is the rule at three and four-way stops regarding right of way?
The first vehicle that stops should be given the right of way.
What is a zipper merge?
A merging technique where drivers use both lanes until the lane ends and then alternate into the open lane.
Fill in the blank: You must stop at the nearest _______ when preparing to stop at an intersection.
crosswalk
What do vehicles in a roundabout need to do?
Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
What is a diverging diamond interchange designed to improve?
Safety and reduce delays by maintaining the flow of traffic.
In a Restricted Crossing U-Turn (RCUT) intersection, what must drivers do?
Make a right turn followed by a U-turn.
