GDL Flashcards
1
Q
Sign: Red Octagon
A
Stop
2
Q
Sign: White Square with Red Circle and Slash
A
Prohibitive Message
3
Q
Sign: White Square with Green Circle
A
Permissive Message
4
Q
Sign: White Square
A
Regulatory Message
5
Q
Sign: Green Pentagon
A
School Zone
6
Q
Sign: Black Rectangle
A
One Way
7
Q
Sign: Black Square
A
Lane Use Designation
8
Q
Sign: Orange Diamond
A
Construction
9
Q
Sign: Green Rectangle
A
Direction
10
Q
Sign: Yellow Diamond
A
Warning
11
Q
Sign: Brown or Blue Square
A
Road Facilities
12
Q
Speed Limit: Primary Highway, non-Urban Area
A
100
13
Q
Speed Limit: Non-primary highway, non-urban area
A
80
14
Q
Speed Limit: Highway in an urban area
A
50
15
Q
Speed Limit: School Zone (Between 8-930, 1130-130, 300-430)
A
30
16
Q
Sign: Rectangle with stripes facing upper right
A
Hazard Sign Right
17
Q
Sign: Rectangle with stripes facing upper left
A
Hazard Sign Left
18
Q
You (are/are not) permitted to pass another vehicle traveling the same direction in a school zone or rural playground zone. Time: 830 to 1 hour after sunset
A
are not
19
Q
Speed Limit: Rural Playground Zone
A
30
20
Q
Speed that slow moving vehicles are design to be at (max)
A
40
21
Q
Red is always at the (top/bottom) or (left/right) on the traffic control signal
A
top left
22
Q
A right turn is (permitted/not permitted) after a full stop at a traffic control signal
A
permitted
23
Q
A left turn onto a one-way street is (permitted/not permitted) at a traffic control signal
A
permitted
24
Q
Vehicles turning left or right must (yield/not yield) the right of way to other pedestrians lawfully within the intersection
A
yield
25
Vehicles facing a steady green arrow may enter the intersection to proceed ___ in the direction indicated by the arrow.
only
26
Vehicles facing a flashing green arrow (may/may not) turn in the direction of the arrow without stopping. Must yield the right of way to all vehicles/pedestrians in the intersection
may
27
Vehicles coming to this kind of light must stop before proceeding through the intersection and proceed only when safe.
flashing red light
28
This light means you may proceed with caution after yielding to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection. If used in conjunction with a Pedestrian sign you must reduce your speed to 30km/h
flashing amber light
29
Signals that are used to indicate and control the direction of traffic movements on individual lanes of a road.
lane control signals
30
Lane Control Signal: Must not enter the lane designated by this signal
Red X
31
Lane Control Signal: Drivers are permitted to drive down lanes designated by this signal
Green Arrow
32
Pavement Marking: Yellow Signals should always be on the _____
left
33
Pavement Marking: This color of marking separates traffic moving in opposite directions
yellow
34
Pavement Marking: This color of line separates traffic moving in the same direction
white
35
Pavement Marking: This type of marking allows passing only if the way ahead on the other side of the marking is clear and the pass can be completed safely
broken yellow
36
Pavement Marking: This line marking means that passing is permitted
broken white
37
Pavement Marking: This line marking indicates that passing is not permitted. Can be single or double.
solid yellow
38
Pavement Marking: This line marking means that passing is permitted only on the side of the marking that is broken. If the marking is solid on the side that you are driving on then you may not pass
solid and broken yellow
39
Pavement Marking: Line marking that indicates changing is not permitted.
solid white
40
Pavement Marking: This type of marking indicates that a lane is reserved for a special vehicle
diamond
41
Pavement Marking: This type of marking indicates the approach of a railway crossing
X
42
Pavement Marking: This pavement marking is not allowed to be used for traveling over or for passing.
painted island
43
Pavement Marking: This pavement marking indicates the location of a designated pedestrian crossing area.
crosswalk
44
Pavement Marking: This pavement marking indicates where a vehicle must stop at either an intersection or a railway crossing
stop line
45
Safety: If you have an adjustable head restraint it must be adjusted so that it is ______ (sentence)
level with the top of your ears
46
Automatic Transmission: this setting locks the transmission
park
47
Automatic Transmission: this setting puts the transmission out of gear
neutral
48
Automatic Transmission: The setting that is used for normal driving
drive
49
Automatic Transmission: The setting that is used for higher speeds and saving fuel
overdrive
50
Automatic Transmission: These settings pevent the transmission from shifting to a higher gear and are used in uphill driving or special circumstances
gear positions 3 2 1
51
This is the method of steering used when turning a corner.
hand over hand
52
Stopping: The time period where a driver recognizes that there is danger
perception time
53
Stopping: The time period where a driver is able to shift his foot from the accelerator to brake pedal
reaction time
54
Stopping: The time it physically takes for a vehicle to come to a stop
braking time
55
Stopping: The sum of distance it takes for someone to stop their car
total stopping distance
56
Stopping: The technique that is used when a quick stop is required and pressure is applied just above the point where the brakes would lock
threshold braking technique
57
Reversing: When backing, the front end of the vehicle will go in the (same/opposite) direction as the back end of the vehicle
opposite
58
Reversing: When backing to the left look over your (left/right) shoulder
left
59
Reversing: When backing to the right look over your (left/right) shoulder
right
60
Reversing: In an urban area you (are/are not) permitted to back into an intersection or crosswalk
are not
61
Reversing: These are the color of the lights of a reversing vehicle
white
62
Parking: Distance a parked car must be from a curb (including units)
50 cm
63
Parking: You (do/do not) have right of way when backing out of a parking space
do not
64
You (can / can not) enter a parking space on the left side of a two-way roadway
can not
65
Parking: If parking on the RIGHT side of the road, uphill, on a road with a curb, you turn your wheels to the (left/right) and allow your car to roll back until the right front tire is touching the curb
left
66
Parking: If parking on the RIGHT side of the road, uphill, on a road without a curb, you turn your wheels to the (left/right)
right
67
Parking: If parking on the RIGHT side of the road, downhill, on a road without a curb, you turn your wheels to the (left/right) when parking.
right
68
Parking: If parking on the RIGHT side of the road, downhill, on a road with a curb, you turn your wheels to the (left/right) when parking.
right
69
Parking: You (can/can not) park your car next to the curb in a T intersection
can
70
Parking: The distance that you must have between your vehicle and a private garage / roadway
1.5 m
71
Parking: The distance that you must have between your vehicle and a Stop or Yield sign when parked
5 m
72
Parking: The distance that you must park from a fire hydrant
5 m
73
Parking: The distance that you must park from a crosswalk
5 m
74
Parking: The viewing distance that must be maintained on a highway outside an urban area for parking on a primary highway (if it is allowed)
60 m
75
Parking: The distance that no vehicle can remain at a standstill for longer than 1 minute at the intersection between two primary highways
10 m
76
Intersections: At an uncontrolled intersection, yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your (left/right)
right
77
Intersections: You (can / can not) pass a vehicle that has stopped at an intersection for a pedestrian.
can not
78
Hand Signal: Arm Outstretched
left turn
79
Hand Signal: Arm Bent Upwards
right turn
80
Hand Signal: Arm Bent Downwards
slow
81
Intersections: You should be in the proper turning lane at least ____ from the intersection
15 m
82
You (can/cannot) make a right hand turn at a red light after making a full stop (unless (allowed/prohibited) by a sign)
can
83
Turning: When doing a left turn from a two-way to a two-way, make the turn so that you are (nearest/furthest) away from the center line from the lane you are coming from and then (nearest/furthest) from the center line on the lane that you are going into
nearest nearest
84
Turning: When doing a left turn from a two-way to a one-way, you should be in the lane (nearest/furthest) from the center line to the lane (nearest/furthest) from the left hand curb
nearest nearest
85
Turning: When doing a left turn from a one-way to a two-way, start in the lane (nearest / furthest) away from the curb and into the lane (nearest/ furthest) away from the center line
nearest nearest
86
Turning: When doing a left turn from a one-way to a one-way, start from the lane (nearest/furthest) from the curb to the lane (nearest/furthest) from the curb)
nearest nearest
87
Turning: U-turns (are/are not) permitted in the roadway within intersections.
are not
88
Turning: U-turns (are/are not) permitted at an intersection controlled with traffic signals.
are not
89
Turning: This type of lane lets drivers coming from both sides of traffic make left turns within it
two way left turn lane
90
The minimum following distance between vehicles is ___ for normal conditions.
2 s
91
Lanes: The type of lane that allows someone to go infront of a slower vehicle by accelerating in this lane
passing lane
92
Lanes: You (can/can not) exceed the speed limit when passing another vehicle
can not
93
Lanes: You (can/can not) pass another vehicle in a school zone when restricted speed limits are in effect
can not
94
Lanes: Start accelerating\decelerating (before/after) you enter the acceleration/deceleration lane.
after
95
Lanes: A zone of a highway where traffic is both entering and exiting
weave zone
96
Lanes: You should (accelerate/decelerate) after entering a curve to maintain a safe speed
accelerate
97
Lanes: In a curve, your car will want to (curve/go straight ahead).
go straight ahead
98
When entering a right hand curve, steer towards the ____ side of the road.
right
99
Keep your foot (on/off) the brake pedal when you start to skid.
off
100
Skid: During a skid, always drive in the direction that you (want/opposite of what you want) to recover.
want
101
Skid: Type of skid that occurs when pressure is applied to the brakes too hard
braking
102
Skid: The type of skid that occurs when you accelerate too hard
power
103
Skid: The type of skid that occurs when you corner too fast
cornering
104
When traveling offroad, (do/do not) try to get back on the road immediately.
do not
105
Nighttime / Poor Driving Conditions: If you cannot see clearly at this distance then you must turn your headlights on.
150 m
106
Nighttime / Poor Driving Conditions: You (should/should not) keep your headlights on at all times.
should
107
Nighttime / Poor Driving Conditions: Night-time is considered the time 1 hour (before/after) sunset and one hour (before/after) sunrise
after before
108
Nighttime / Poor Driving Conditions: The distance where you should use the low-beam headlights when you are behind someone
150 m
109
Nighttime / Poor Driving Conditions: During poor driving conditions you should (increase/decrease) your distance between vehicles
increase
110
Nighttime / Poor Driving Conditions: You (should/should not) use cruise control when the driving conditions are poor.
should not
111
You are required to report a collision to the police whose damage total exceeds this monetary value
$1000
112
The maximum speed when passing parked emergency vehicles
60
113
If the load of a car extends beyond this length then you must affix a red flag (during daylight hours) or a red light (during nighttime hours)
1.5 m
114
You (can/can not) straddle two lanes on a highway*.
can not
115
When you see a yellow flashing pedestrian streetlight, slow down to this speed
30
116
Bicycles (are/are not) considered vehicles, including when the rider is dismounted at an intersection
are
117
Bicycles (are/are not) considered vehicles when the rider is completely dismounted and pushing their bike alongside
are not
118
You (can/can not) share a lane with a motorcycle.
can not
119
When you are behind a large vehicle you should (increase/decrease/maintain) your driving distance
increase
120
What large vehicles can create and may affect your ability to control your car; dangerous in a crosswind
turbulence
121
School Bus: This signifies that a school bus is coming to a stop and that you must be ready to stop
alternating flashing amber lights
122
School Bus: These signify that a school bus is has come to a stop and that you MUST stop before you reach the school bus and go only when the signal has ceased
alternating flashing red lights
123
School Bus: How far away you must stop before a bus that has alternating flashing red lights. This occurs on BOTH sides of a divided highway
20 m
124
School Bus: The speed limit for school bus if the posted limit is not lower
90
125
School Bus: If you are on the opposite side of a median and a school bus has alternating flashing red lights on, you (may/may not) proceed
may
126
Emergency Vehicle: This is the minimum distance for being behind an emergency vehicle with activated sirens
150 m
127
Flashing amber and red means _________.
snowplow ahead
128
You (can/can not) pass a log truck that is turning.
can not
129
The space that the extra logs which occupy the back of a log truck is known as this.
danger zone
130
Railroad Crossing: The "X" sign with a Stop Sign underneath it means that you must come to a complete stop within _ to _ meters from the rail
5 15
131
Railroad Crossing: This is the distance of a train from a railroad crossing at which a driver must stop before the train tracks
500 m
132
Railroad Crossing: You (can/can not) make a U-turn at the presence of railroad tracks.
can not
133
You (can/can not) proceed through a red light if you are in a funeral procession and you are the lead vehicle
can not
134
You (can/can not) proceed through a red light if you are in a funeral procession and you are not the lead vehicle
can
135
Law Breaking: High Blood alcohol level (> .08/80 mg %) or refusing to give a breath sample carries a penalty of ____ suspension
1 year
136
Law Breaking: High Blood alcohol level (> .08/80 mg %) or refusing to give a breath sample, and has a record in the past 10 years, carries a penalty of ____ suspension
3 years
137
Law Breaking: High Blood alcohol level (> .08/80 mg %) or refusing to give a breath sample, and has two+ records in the past 10 years, carries a penalty of ____ suspension
5 years
138
Law Breaking: Death or Bodily Injury whilst impaired carries a penalty of ____ suspension
5 years
139
Demerits: When you accumulate more than ___ points in two years your license is suspended for ____.
15 1 month
140
Demerits: When you accumulate more than ___ suspension in two years, your license is suspended for ______.
1 3 months
141
Demerits: When your suspension has been served, your license is returned with ___ points.
7
142
Demerits: When ___ years pass after a conviction (that is, after you pay your fine) your demerits for that offense are removed
2
143
Demerits: If a defensive driving course has been completed and you have less than __ points, it may remove ___ points per 2 years
15 3
144
Demerits: Leaving the scene of an accident
7
145
Demerits: Careless Driving
6
146
Demerits: Failing to stop for a school bus
6
147
Demerits: Racing
6
148
Demerits: Failing to stop for a police officer
5
149
Demerits: Failing to yield right of way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk
4
150
Demerits: Following too Closely
4
151
Demerits: Driving Left of Center
3
152
Demerits: Driving the wrong way on a one-way highway
3
153
Demerits: Failing to report an accident
3
154
Demerits: Failing to stop at a Stop Sign
3
155
Demerits: Failing to stop at a Red Light at an intersection
3
156
Demerits: Impeding Passing or Improper Passing
3
157
Demerits: Stunting
3
158
Demerits: Failing to Obey Instructions of Traffic Control Device
2
159
Demerits: Improper Backing
2
160
Demerits: Improper Turns or U-Turns
2
161
Demerits: Traffic Lane Violation
2
162
Demerits: Exceeding speed limit by 50km/h +
6
163
Demerits: Exceeding speed limit by between 30 and 50km/h
4
164
Demerits: Exceeding speed limit by an unreasonable rate
4
165
Demerits: Exceeding speed limit by between 15 and 30 km/h
3
166
Demerits: Exceeding speed limit by between 1 and 15 km/h
2
167
Demerits: GLD - Violating Curfew (Midnight - 5am)
2
168
Demerits: GLD - More Passengers than Seatbelts
2
169
Demerits: GLD - Supervisor not fully qualified
2
170
Slower moving vehicles should be in the ____ lane
right
171
Faster moving vehicles should be in the ____ lane
left
172
Intersections: In a Traffic Circle, the vehicle on the (left/right) must yield to the vehicle on the (left/right)
right left
173
Traffic Circle: The driver on the ____ must activate the ____ signal and use caution when leaving the circle and crossing through the outside lane
left right
174
Traffic Circle: Traffic entering the circle (should/should not) yield to traffic already within the circle
should
175
This is the area between you and other drivers between the front, back and sides of the vehicle.
space cushion
