Chapter 2: Turning and Passing

Question 1

When passing a cyclist, how much distance should there be between your car and them?

Answer 1

1m between cyclist and your car

Question 2

When turning left or right on an intersection, you must ______________________.

Answer 2

Yield right of way: wait for oncoming traffic to pass/turn and for pedestrians to finish crossing

Question 3

You may NOT pass another vehicle within _____ of a pedestrian crossover.

Answer 3

30m

Question 4

True or False: You may turn right on a red light.

Answer 4

TRUE: unless a sign tells you not to, you may turn right on a red light. You must first come to a complete stop, wait for the way to be clear, and yield right of way to others using the road.

Question 5

When can you turn left on a red light?

Answer 5

You may turn left on a one-way road to another one-way road on a red light.

Question 6

You must not make U-turns or 3-point turns in which three places?

Answer 6

1. A curve in the road
2. On or near a railway crossing or hilltop
3. near a bridge or tunnel that blocks your view

Question 7

Never make a U-turn unless you can see _____________________.

Answer 7

150m in both directions

Question 8

What are the steps to make a U-Turn?

Answer 8

Signal right > pull to right side of the road > signal left > when traffic is clear in BOTH directions, move forward and turn quickly and sharply into opposite lane.

Question 9

What are the steps to make a three-point turn?

Answer 9

1. Signal left; when way is clear in both directions, move and turn wheel sharp left towards curb.
2. Shift into reverse and signal right; when way is clear in both directions, turn wheel sharp right and reverse slowly to other side of road.
3. Shift to forward gear; when way is clear, drive into new lane.

Question 10

Where should you NOT change/pass lanes? (at least 6 places)

Answer 10

• in or near an intersection
• within 30m of a pedestrian crossing
• inside a roundabout
• approaching a hill/curve of road where vision is obstructed
• passing left over a centreline within 30m of a bridge/viaduct/tunnel
• passing on left shoulders (paved or not)

Question 11

When passing a car, when should you move back into your lane?

Answer 11

When you can see the entire front of the vehicle in your inside mirror

Question 12

Most passing is done on the left, but you may pass on the right when:

Answer 12

overtaking streetcars or a left-turning vehicle; or on multi-lane or one-way roads