HTC Review Questions Flashcards

1
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  1. Which h of the following is a motor vehicle as defined by the HTA?

A) Snow machine
B) Farm tractor
C) Road Building machine
D) Motor assisted bicycle

A

D) Motor assisted bicycle

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Choose the statement that best defines a ‘roadway’ pursuant to the
Highway Traffic Act.

a) Part of the highway that is designed or ordinarily used for vehicular
traffic intended for traffic flow in one direction only
b) Part of the highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for
vehicular traffic
c) Part of the highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for
vehicular traffic, but does not include the shoulder
d) Part of the highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for
vehicular traffic including the shoulder

A

c) Part of the highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for
vehicular traffic, but does not include the shoulder

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  1. The Highway Traffic Act defines a ‘driver’ as:
    a) A person who drives a vehicle on a highway
    b) Anyone who operates a motor vehicle
    c) A person who operates a motor vehicle on a roadway
    d) Anyone who drives a motor vehicle or streetcar on a highway
A

a) A person who drives a vehicle on a highway

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  1. Which of the following DOES NOT meet the definition of a Highway
    pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act? Choose one
    a) Common and public highway…
    b) Bridge, viaduct, or trestle… any part of which is intended for our used
    by the general public for the passage of vehicles and includes the area
    between the lateral property lines thereof…
    c) Shopping plaza exit driveway…
    d) Street, avenue, parkway…any part of which is intended for or used by
    the general public for the passage of vehicles and includes the area between the lateral property lines thereof.
A

c) Shopping plaza exit driveway…

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  1. A bicycle is…
    a) A motor vehicle
    b) A self-propelled vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the
    operator
    c) A self-propelled implement of husbandry
    d) Not a motor vehicle
A

d) Not a motor vehicle

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  1. You stop a motor vehicle because you saw a radar detection device
    that was sitting on the dash. When you approach the car, the device
    is gone. You have authority to:
    a) Search the driver and seize the device
    b) Search the motor vehicle only and seize the device
    c) Seize the device if in plain view only
    d) Search the motor vehicle and the diver
A

b) Search the motor vehicle only and seize the device

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  1. You stop a bicycle for disobeying a stop sign on a highway. The driver
    refuses to identify himself/herself. You have the authority to:
    a) No authority to ask for identification
    b) Arrest the driver for fail to identify
    c) Charge driver driver fail to surrender driver’s licence
    d) No authority – bicycle is not a motor vehicle
A

b) Arrest the driver for fail to identify

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  1. You, a police officer, may exceed the speed limit provided you meet
    the following conditions:
    a) Lawful performance of your duty operating a police vehicle
    b) Lawful performance of your duty operating any vehicle
    c) Lawful performance of your duty and approved by a supervisor
    d) On your way to a call for service
A

a) Lawful performance of your duty operating a police vehicle

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9
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  1. A driver operating a school bus with a 28 passenger capacity requires
    a class ___ licence.
    a) C
    b) E
    c) A
    d) B
A

d) B

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  1. You stop a motor vehicle and demand that the driver surrender his
    driver’s licence. He surrenders an Alberta driver’s licence and admits
    to you that he moved here more than a year ago. Upon becoming a
    resident of Ontario, how long did he have to apply for an Ontario
    driver’s licence?
    a) 2 months
    b) 6 months
    c) 60 days
    d) 90 days
A

c) 60 days

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  1. What class of licence is required for a driver who is towing a trailer
    that weighs 6,000 kgs?:
    a) D
    b) A
    c) B
    d) G
A

b) A

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  1. What is the minimum class of licence required to operate a truck that
    weighs 10,000 kgs?:
    a) C
    b) A
    c) D
    d) G
A

d) G

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  1. It is one of the conditions attached to a “G1” driver’s licence that the
    motor vehicle may not be driven by the novice driver between:
    a) Midnight and 5 am
    b) Midnight and 7 am
    c) Midnight and 4 am
    d) Midnight and 6 am
A

a) Midnight and 5 am

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14
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  1. When applying for a new permit after taking ownership, the new
    owner must produce a safety standards certificate issued within the
    preceding ______ days.
    a) 90
    b) 15
    c) 30
    d) 36
A

d) 36

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  1. A person has sold their motor vehicle. They are required to remove
    the number plates from the vehicle and retain ______ .
    a) The plate portion of the permit
    b) The vehicle portion of the permit
    c) Emission test report
    d) The safety standards certificate
A

a) The plate portion of the permit

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  1. Every person shall, within ______ days after becoming the owner of a
    motor vehicle or trailer for which a permit has been issued, apply to
    the Ministry, on the form provided, for a new permit for the vehicle.
    a) 30
    b) 3
    c) 14
    d) 6
A

d) 6

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  1. Every driver of a motor vehicle on a highway shall carry, a permit for
    it or a true copy thereof; and where the motor vehicle is drawing a
    trailer, the permit for the trailer or a true copy thereof, and
    a) Should surrender the permits for inspection to a police officer
    b) Shall surrender the permits or copies for inspection upon the demand
    of a police officer
    c) Shall have the permits or copies available within a reasonable amount
    of time
    d) Shall surrender the permits or copies for inspection upon the request
    of a police officer
A

b) Shall surrender the permits or copies for inspection upon the demand
of a police officer

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18
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  1. A permit for a commercial motor vehicle ceases to be currently
    validated with the expiration of the ______ shown on the permit.
    a) Month and year shown on the permit
    b) Birthdate of the registered owner
    c) Day month and year shown on the permit
    d) End of the month
A

a) Month and year shown on the permit

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  1. You stop a motor vehicle for “stop sign – stop wrong place”. The
    driver produces an insurance card which shows it is 3 months
    expired. The driver is not the registered owner. You can:
    a) Charge the driver with “Operate motor vehicle on a highway – no
    insurance”
    b) Charge the owner with “Operate motor vehicle on a highway – no
    insurance”
    c) Charge the driver with “Fail to surrender insurance card”
    d) No offence has been committed, do nothing
A

c) Charge the driver with “Fail to surrender insurance card”

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20
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  1. At an authorized vehicle stop on a highway the driver, who is also the
    owner, does not have the pink copy for proof of insurance. What is
    the most correct course of action?
    a) Allow driver 48 hours to produce proof of insurance consistent with
    the C.A.I.A.
    b) Immediately arrest the driver for “drive without insurance”
    c) The driver can produce an electronic copy of proof of insurance
    d) Take the driver at his word that he really does have insurance.
A

c) The driver can produce an electronic copy of proof of insurance

21
Q
  1. Where does a driver have to stop when approaching an intersection
    controlled by a stop sign?
    a) At the crosswalk, if none before marked stop line, if none before
    intersection
    b) Prior to entering the intersection
    c) Before nearest crosswalk, if none, before the intersection, of none at
    the marked stop line
    d) At the marked stop line, if none before the nearest crosswalk, if none
    before the intersection
A

d) At the marked stop line, if none before the nearest crosswalk, if none
before the intersection

22
Q
  1. When is a driver required to use a turn signal?
    a) At intersection, on a private road, from one lane to another or to leave
    roadway if other vehicle may be affected
    b) When turning anywhere if other vehicle may be affected
    c) At intersection, into a private road, from one lane to another or to
    leave roadway if other vehicle may be affected
    d) At intersection, into private road, from one lane to another or to leave
    roadway
A

c) At intersection, into a private road, from one lane to another or to

23
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  1. When approaching a Pedestrian Crossover, within
    what distance of the crossover shall a driver not pass?
    a)25m
    b)30m
    c)60m
    d)36m
A

b)30m

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24.When can you not drive to the left of the centre of the road?
a)View obstructed approaching crest of grade or curve; within
100m of bridge viaduct, or tunnel; within 30m of railway crossing
b)Within 30m of crest of grade or curve, bridge, viaduct, or tunnel
or railway crossing
c)When your view is obstructed approaching a crest of grade or
curve, bridge, viaduct or tunnel or railroad crossing
d)View obstructed approaching crest of grade or curve; within 30m
of bridge, viaduct, or tunnel; within 30m railway crossing

A

d)View obstructed approaching crest of grade or curve; within 30m
of bridge, viaduct, or tunnel; within 30m railway crossing

25
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25.When are U-turns prohibited?
a)Only when indicated by a no U-turn sign
b)Within 150m of a curve, crest of grade, bridge, viaduct or tunnel,
or within 30m of a railway crossing or when signs are erected at an
intersection
c)Within 30m of a curve, crest of grade, bridge, viaduct or tunnel or
railway crossing or when signs are erected at an intersection
d)When on a highway in Ontario

A

b)Within 150m of a curve, crest of grade, bridge, viaduct or tunnel,
or within 30m of a railway crossing or when signs are erected at an
intersection

26
Q
  1. When passing on the right drivers of motor vehicles are
    allowed to leave the roadway.
    a) True
    b) False
A

b) False

27
Q

27.A driver is approaching the rear of a stopped school bus
with red lights flashing. What is the minimum distance the
driver is allowed to stop behind a school bus?
a)25m
b)30m
c)20m
d)Before reaching bumper

A

c)20m

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  1. You are on patrol and observe a motor vehicle approaching
    an intersection which is controlled by a stop sign. There are
    no sidewalks or markings on the road. The vehicle is required
    to stop:
    a)Beside the stop sign
    b)Immediately before entering the intersection
    c)Only after having a clear view of traffic approaching in either
    direction
    d)5 meters immediately before entering the intersection
A

b)Immediately before entering the intersection

29
Q
  1. You observe a motor vehicle turn left into a private drive and
    almost collide with an oncoming car. What would be the
    appropriate charge?
    a)Left turn – fail to yield
    b)Fail to yield to traffic
    c)Improper left turn
    d)Turn not in safety
A

d)Turn not in safety

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  1. When a vehicle or streetcar is approaching a pedestrian
    crossover and is within ______ meters thereof, the driver of
    any other vehicle or streetcar approaching from the rear shall
    not allow the front extremity of the other vehicle or streetcar.
    a)150
    b) 30
    c) 60
    d) 90
A

b) 30

31
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  1. You observe a motor vehicle travelling towards a signalized
    intersection. When the light turns amber, the vehicle
    accelerates. The light turns red as the front bumper of the
    vehicle is approximately 4 meters past the stop line. The
    appropriate charge is:
    a) Amber light – fail to stop
    b) Red light – proceed before green
    c) Careless driving
    d) Red light – fail to stop
A

a) Amber light – fail to stop

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  1. Which of the following is an offence in the Highway Traffic
    Act, for which a police officer may arrest without warrant?
    a)Drive motor vehicle no licence
    b)Drive motor vehicle with speed measuring warning device
    c)Careless driving
    d)Follow too closely
A

c)Careless driving

33
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  1. Driving a vehicle or streetcar without due care and
    attention or without reasonable consideration for other
    person, is an offence if the driving occurs:
    a) Anywhere
    b) Only on the roadway
    c) Everywhere in Ontario
    d) Only on the highway
A

d) Only on the highway

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  1. You stop a motor vehicle being driven on a highway. A
    passenger who appears to be 16 years of age or older is not
    wearing a seat belt. You may:
    a)Not request identification from the passenger
    b)Charge the driver for the unbelted passenger
    c)Request identification, and arrest them if they fail to identify
    d)Demand identification from all occupants of the vehicle at any
    time
A

c)Request identification, and arrest them if they fail to identify

35
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  1. Passengers ______ are responsible to wear a complete
    seatbelt assembly when in a motor vehicle being driven on
    a highway.
    a)16 years of age or older
    b)Between 8 and 35 kilograms but less than 147 com
    c)12 years of age or older
    d)Less than 16 years of age
A

a)16 years of age or older

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  1. While out on general patrol you stop at an intersection and
    observe a female run out onto the road and begin to clean
    the windshield of the other stopped vehicles. This is not the
    first time you have seen this female but do not know who
    she is. You give her a warning to stop this activity however
    she continues to clean windshields. Can you arrest this
    female?
    a) yes
    b) no
A

a) yes

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  1. You are on general patrol in a marked police vehicle at an intersection
    controlled with a stop sign. A m/v driven by a female pulls up and stops at
    the intersection directly beside your police cruiser. You observe the female
    driver to be talking on her phone, phone visible in her hand. You roll down
    your window and give a light tap on your horn to get the her attention. She
    looks at you, puts her finger up to her mouth in the universal “shush” sign
    and continues to talk on her phone. A moment passes, the female completes
    her phone call, puts the cellphone down and proceeds to drive off. You stop
    the driver and when you advise her of the reason for the stop her response
    was “but I was stopped”. The female is correct, she was stopped, therefore
    she cannot be charged.
    a) True
    b) False
A

b) False

38
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  1. You stop a driver for talking on their cell phone while
    operating a motor vehicle. Investigation confirms this is
    their second time being charged with this offence. Upon
    conviction how many days would their DL be suspended?
    a) 3 days
    b) 5 days
    c) 7 days
    d) 30 days
A

c) 7 days

39
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  1. While on patrol, stopped at an intersection controlled by traffic
    signals, you observe a red Mustang stopped for a red light facing
    n/b. A line of traffic is stopped for same red light facing s/b on
    the other side of the intersection. The light turns green for both
    directions and the Mustang accelerates, quickly turning left
    before the s/b line of cars can proceed through the intersection.
    What is the most appropriate charge?
    a) Fail to Yield To Traffic on Through Highway 136(1)(b) HTA
    b) Stunt Driving s.172(1) HTA
    c) Dangerous Operation 320.13 CC
    d) Careless s.130(1) HTA
A

b) Stunt Driving s.172(1) HTA

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Q
  1. You are dispatched to a 2 m/v collision with minor injuries. The intersection is
    controlled by traffic signals. You speak with driver #1 (D1) - he tells you that he
    was proceeding through the intersection on a green light when he was hit by the
    other vehicle. Driver #2 (D2) tells you - she was driving through the intersection
    and she thought it was a green light but could not be sure. You observe on D2’s
    face a long line of pink lipstick from the right corner of her mouth across her
    cheek. When asked about this D2 states she was putting on make-up at the time.
    You speak with a witness who tells you that she was driving beside D2 and saw
    her putting on make-up approaching the intersection on a red light, proceeding
    through. Based on information provided you charge the driver with “Red Light –
    Fail to Stop” 144(18) HTA. Do you have other charge options?
    a) Yes
    b) No
A

a) Yes Also s. 130 Careless Driving

41
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  1. You are investigating a collision and during your
    investigation you learn that one of the driver’s was
    applying make-up while driving and drove through
    a red light. You charge the driver with Carless
    driving s.130(1) HTA. You do not have an arrest
    authority as there were no injuries reported.
    a) true
    b) false
A

b) false

42
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  1. On today’s date and time, you are on duty operating a marked police vehicle conducting speed
    enforcement using radar. The road surface is asphalt with clearly painted road markings with a posted
    speed limit in this area is 50 km/hr. You observe a black 2021 Blazer traveling at 95 km/hr., confirmed by
    Radar/laser. You stop the Blazer and speak to the driver who tells you he is late for work. He provides to
    you upon demand his driver’s licence, the vehicle permit, the Blazer belongs to his brother, and he does
    not have an insurance card with him. What is the most appropriate action?
    a) Issue Provincial Offence Notices for speeding, 45 kilometers in a 50 Km – s.128 HTA and fail to surrender
    insurance card under the 3(1) CAIA.
    b) Issue Part III Summons for Stunt Driving 172(1) HTA - drive motor vehicle at rate of speed that is 40
    kilometer per hour or more over speed limit; issue part III summons owner operate motor vehicle on
    highway- no insurance, 2(1)(a) CAIA.
    c) Issue Part Three Summons for Stunt Driving 172(1) HTA - drive motor vehicle at rate of speed that is 40
    kilometer per hour or more over speed limit; impound the vehicle for 7 days and suspend the driver’s
    licence for 7 days.
    d) Issue Part III summons for Stunt Driving 172(1) HTA - drive motor vehicle at rate of speed that is 40
    kilometer per hour or more over speed limit; issue a part III summons for fail to surrender insurance
    card 3(1) CAIA; impound vehicle for 14 days, suspend the driver’s licence for 30 days.
A

d) Issue Part III summons for Stunt Driving 172(1) HTA - drive motor vehicle at rate of speed that is 40
kilometer per hour or more over speed limit; issue a part III summons for fail to surrender insurance
card 3(1) CAIA; impound vehicle for 14 days, suspend the driver’s licence for 30 days

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  1. On today’s date you are on duty operating an unmarked police vehicle conducting traffic enforcement duties
    monitoring the intersection of King Street and Harmony Road in the City of Oshawa. You observe that the traffic light
    is red for east and west bound traffic on King Street, and it has a left-hand turn lane with Honda being the first car in
    line in that left turning lane. The Honda is inching forward into the crosswalk area despite facing a red light. The Light
    turns green for all the traffic on King Street. The Honda drives into the intersection, tires squealing driving directly
    across the path of the eastbound traffic on King Street causing those vehicles to stop to avoid a collision. The Civic
    continues south on Harmony Road and you conduct a traffic stop. The driver is the owner of the vehicle. She
    produces her valid driver’s licence; does not have her vehicle permit with her and produces valid proof of insurance.
    She asks you if this will take long as she is in a hurry.
    What is the most appropriate action?
    a) Issue a Provincial Offence Notice for Left turn-fail to afford reasonable opportunity to avoid collision under the
    Highway Traffic Act.
    b) Issue a part three summons for Stunt Driving and fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle under the Highway
    traffic Act, suspend her licence for 30 and impound her vehicle for 7 days.
    c) Issue a Provincial Offence Notice for Careless Driving and fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle under the
    Highway Traffic Act.
    d) Issue a part three summons for stunt driving and part three summons for fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
    under the Highway Traffic Act, impound her vehicle for 14 days and suspend her driver’s licence for 30 days.
A

d) Issue a part three summons for stunt driving and part three summons for fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
under the Highway Traffic Act, impound her vehicle for 14 days and suspend her driver’s licence for 30 days.

44
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44) On today’s date you are on duty operating a marked police vehicle in the Town of Aylmer. You drive by a
Town Parking Lot. You observe a blue Kia Sonata in the parking lot the only vehicle in the lot. The driver is the
only occupant and is driving in circles doing donuts squealing its tires in the empty part of the parking lot. You
enter the parking lot and stop the driver. The driver is not the owner of the Kia, it belongs to his father, he
produces his driver’s licence, the vehicle’s permit, and proof of insurance. He tells you he is practicing his
driving skills. What is the most appropriate action?
a) Issue to him a Provincial Offence Notice for Trespassing on the Town Parking Lot.
b) Ask him to stop what he is doing and leave the parking lot as he has not committed any offence as the
parking lot is private property and the Highway Traffic Act does not apply.
c) Issue to him a part three summons for Stunt Driving and send him on his way.
d) Issue to him a part three summons for Stunt Driving, impound the vehicle for 14 days and suspend his
driver’s licence for thirty days.

A

d) Issue to him a part three summons for Stunt Driving, impound the vehicle for 14 days and suspend his
driver’s licence for thirty days.

45
Q
  1. A police officer or an officer appointed for carrying out the provisions
    of this Act who discovers a vehicle apparently abandoned
    _________________________ or a motor vehicle or trailer without proper
    number plates may take the vehicle into the custody of the law and may
    cause it to be taken to and stored in a suitable place.
    a) on or near a highway
    b) on or near the roadway
    c) anywhere in Ontario
    d) and interfering with traffic
A

a) on or near a highway

46
Q
  1. What is the minimum class of licence
    required to operate a truck that weighs 11,000
    kgs?:
    a) Class A
    b) Class C
    c) Class G
    d) Class D
A

c) Class G

47
Q
  1. A driver operating a school bus with a
    14-passenger capacity requires a class ____ licence.
    a) Class G
    b) Class A
    c) Class C
    d) Class E
A

d) Class E

48
Q
  1. A driver approaching from the rear a school
    bus with lights activated and stop arm extended
    must stop at least ____ meters behind the bus.
    a) 15m
    b) 20m
    c) 25m
    d) 30 m
A

b) 20m