Chapter 2: Safe and Responsible Driving

Question 1

How far must you see the ground in front of you while seated at the front wheel?

Answer 1

4 metres in front of you

Question 2

Where are your blind spots in a car?

Answer 2

back left and back right

Question 3

What are the penalties for not wearing a seatbelt?

Answer 3

A $500 fine, 2 demerit points; for new learners (G1/G2), a license suspension for 30 days

Question 4

How far must headlights shine at night/in poor conditions?

Answer 4

150m in front, lighting objects 110m away

Question 5

When should headlights be turned on?

Answer 5

30mins before sunset to 30 mins after sunrise, and in low light

Question 6

How far should you turn on low beams with oncoming vehicles?

Answer 6

150m of oncoming vehicles

Question 7

How far should you turn on low beams behind vehicles?

Answer 7

60m behind another vehicle UNLESS passing (in which case, you can turn on high beam as you move alongside the vehicle you’re passing to see more ahead).

Question 8

What is the maximum posted speed limit in cities, towns, villages, and built-up areas?

Answer 8

50km/h

Question 9

What is the maximum posted speed limit in places NOT cities, towns, villages, or built-up areas?

Answer 9

80km/h

Question 10

What three things must you provide to a police officer if pulled over?

Answer 10

Drivers License
Insurance
Vehicle Permit

Question 11

How far must a cushion be in between you and the car in front of you while driving?

Answer 11

At least two seconds in ideal driving conditions; more in bad weather or following motorcycles/trucks/carrying heavy loads

Question 12

What is the safest speed limit to obey?

Answer 12

The safest speed limit is the same speed as traffic around you without going over the speed limit

Question 13

Which side of the road must you keep to?

Answer 13

Right-hand lane UNLESS turning left or overtaking another vehicle

Question 14

When you see a farm vehicle with a 40km/h sign, you must _____________________.

Answer 14

Slow down, be cautious, and do not pass unless it is safe to do so

Question 15

Uncontrolled intersections: If you come to a stop at the same time as another vehicle, who has the right of way?

Answer 15

The driver on the right

Question 16

How far should you stop from a railway crossing?

Answer 16

5m from the nearest rail/gate

Question 17

When seeing a bus with flashing red lights, you must stop __________________________.

Answer 17

whether you are behind the bus or approaching

Question 18

When stopping BEHIND a stopped school bus, how far must you be?

Answer 18

20m from behind the bus

Question 19

Do cars across a median barrier (physical barrier) have to stop for a school bus?

Answer 19

No

Question 20

Flashing overhead yellow lights means _______________________.

Answer 20

This is a pedestrian crossing; you must stop and allow pedestrians to cross and, once clear, proceed with caution

Question 21

When entering a roundabout, you must pay special attention to vehicles _________________.

Answer 21

to your left

Question 22

Which direction must you travel in a roundabout?

Answer 22

Counter clockwise; keep right of central island

Question 23

Which lane must you be in while inside a roundabout?

Answer 23

Whichever lane you entered (left if entered left lane; right if entered right lane)

Question 24

True or False: You must keep your seatbelt on while backing up/going in reverse.

Answer 24

FALSE: You do not have to wear a seatbelt while backing up; however, you must buckle up before moving forward.

Question 25

When reversing straight back or the the right, you must turn your body and head ________________.

Answer 25

to the right and look back over your shoulder

Question 26

True or False: It is illegal to drive in reverse on a divided road that has a speed limit of 50km/h.

Answer 26

FALSE: It is only illegal to reverse on a divided road with a speed limit of more than 80km/h.

Question 27

When a streetcar stops, you must stay at least ____ m behind the rear doors.

Answer 27

2

Question 28

On the freeway, traffic should keep to the _________ while using the _______ lane for passing.

Answer 28

right, left

Question 29

HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes are open:

Answer 29

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Question 30

HOV lanes are reserved for vehicles carrying at least _______ people.

Answer 30

2

Question 31

TRUE or FALSE: you may cross the striped buffer lane of a HOV lane at any time.

Answer 31

FALSE: it is illegal and unsafe to cross the striped buffer pavement markings.

Question 32

When driving down a steep hill, you should:

Answer 32

Shift your gear down and use your motor to assist in braking.