chapter 2 Flashcards
what are bicycle lanes?
- they are painted in the curb lane of the road with a bicycle shaped design and street signage
- they may also appear near a row of parking spots
- do not drive in these lanes except when you need to turn or are entering/ leaving a parking spot
are you allowed to turn right on a red light?
yes (unless a sign prohibits) but only after coming to a complete stop and yielding to other traffic.
what does a steady green arrow mean?
proceed ie. go only in the direction indicated by the arrow
what is an indication that a light is about to turn from green to yellow?
the pedestrian signal changing from walk to don’t walk
what does an X marked on a roadway mean?
you are approaching a railway crossing
what do broken yellow or white lines mean?
lane changing is permitted
what is a two way left turn lane?
a lane in the centre of the road that is reserved for the left turning traffic travelling in either direction.
unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a roadway that is located within an ur an area?
50km/h
how fast are vehicles travelling when they have a sign indicating slow moving vehicles?
less than 40km/h
during what hours are school zone speed limits in effect?
school days from
- 8am to 930am
- 1130am to 130pm
- 3pm to 4pm
(30 km/h)
what does a diamond marking on the road mean?
the lane is reserved for specific vehicles ( taxis, buses or bicycles)
unless otherwise posted, why is the maximum speed limit on a provincial highway located outside an urban area ( city or town) ?
100km/h
unless otherwise posted what is the maximum speed limit on a roadway outside an urban area or on a provincial highway located inside the corporate limit of a city?
80km/h
can you turn left on a red light when turning from a one way onto a one way?
yes (unless otherwise directed) but only after coming to a full stop and yielding to other traffic.
what does a yellow line mean?
it speedsters traffic travelling in opposite directions.
what does a white line mean?
it separates traffic travelling in the same direction.
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.
what does a flashing red light mean?
stop completely and then proceed when safe to do so. treat like a stop sign.
what does a flashing green light mean?
drivers are allowed to go through without stopping, unless required to yield to oncoming traffic when turning left, or to pedestrians in the crosswalk when turning right or left.
what do solid lines mean?
no passing or lane changing.
what are the rules for the playground zones?
max 30km/h (unless otherwise posted) from 830 am to one hour after sunset. you may not pass a car going the same direction during these times.
what does a flashing yellow light mean?
proceed with caution after yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles within the intersection.
