CHAPTER 5 - Your vehicle

Question 1

Is it compulsory for an automobile to have insurance in Ontario?

Answer 1

Yes, you must show proof that you have insurance coverage before you register a vehicle

Question 2

What’s included in a vehicle registration? (2)

Answer 2

• licence plates

- vehicle permit

Question 3

How does Ontario’s plate-to-owner system work?

Answer 3

vehicle licence moves with the owner, not the vehicle. When you sell/change vehicle, you must remove your plates.

Question 4

To maintain your vehicle, what signs should you look for WHEN APPROACHING the vehicle? Give 2 examples

Answer 4

• external damage
• fluid leaks underneath
• under-inflated or flat tires
• ice/snow/dirt that may interfere with vehicle lightning, steering, or become hazard to other vehicles

Question 5

To maintain your vehicle, what signs should you look for FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT BEFORE DRIVING? Give 2 examples

Answer 5

• unobstructed visibility around the vehicle
• burned-out or dim lamps
• illuminated dashboard warning lights during engine start
• loose objects in the vehicle

Question 6

To maintain your vehicle, what signs should look for WHILE DRIVING? Give 2 examples

Answer 6

• unusual engine or exhaust noises
• squeaking or grinding noises when applying the breaks
• dashboard warning lights

Question 7

What emergency supplies should a well-maintained vehicle carry? Give 2 examples

Answer 7

• shovel
• booster
• cables
• emergency flares
• warning lights
• a blanket and a chain for towing
• windshield washer fluid in the winter

Question 8

When should you replace tires?

Answer 8

• older than 10 years

- tread is <1.5mm deep