Learners Flashcards
What are the conditions of the learners licence (class 7)?
- Hold a learners license for 1 year
- Be accompanied by a fully licensed driver who is at least 18 years old and seated next to the learner
- No driving between midnight and 5 AM
- No more passengers than seatbelts
- License suspended at 8 demerit points
- Zero alcohol level
What are the conditions of a stage 2 probationary license (Class 5)?
- Held for minimum of 2 years
- No more passengers than seatbelts
- License suspended at 8 demerit points
- Zero alcohol level
- No upgrading to commercial license
- Cannot accompany a learner
What is required to become a non-probationary (Class 5) fully licensed driver?
- Remain suspension free for the last year of the 2 year probationary period
- Pass the advanced road test
Do parents or guardians have to give permission for a Class 7 or Class 5 license if you’re under 18?
Yes, and they can withdraw their consent at anytime. Parent consent is not required if you can prove you are married or self-supporting.
Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a provincial highway located outside an urban area (city or town)?
100 km/h
Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a roadway outside an urban area or on a provincial highway located inside the corporate limit of a city?
80 km/h
Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a roadway that is located within an urban area?
50 km/h
How fast are vehicles travelling when they have a sign indicating slow moving vehicles?
Less than 40 km/h
During what hours are school zone speed limits in effect?
School days from:
8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
You must not exceed the posted speed limit during these times.
What are the rules for playground zones?
Maximum 30 km/h (unless otherwise posted) for 8:30 a.m. to one hour after sunset. You may not pass a car going the same direction during these times.
Are you allowed to turn right on a red light?
Yes (unless a sign prohibits the turn), but only after coming to a complete stop and yielding to other traffic.
Can you turn left on a red light when turning from a one-way onto a one-way
Yes (unless otherwise directed), but only after coming to a full stop and yielding to other traffic.
What is an indication that a light is about to turn from green to yellow?
Their presence of a pedestrian signal light changing from “walk” to “don’t walk.”
What does a steady green arrow mean?
Proceed (i.e., go) only in the direction indicated by the arrow.
What does a flashing red light mean?
Stop completely and then proceed when safe to do so. Treat like a stop sign.
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
Proceed with caution after yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles within the intersection.
What does a flashing green light mean?
Drivers are allowed to go through without stopping, unless required to yield to oncoming traffic when turning left, or to pedestrians in the crosswalk when turning right or left.
What does an X mean when it’s over a driving lane?
The lane will be used by oncoming traffic so you must not enter or remain in the line.
What does a yellow line mean?
It separates traffic traveling in opposite directions.
What does a white line mean?
It separates traffic traveling in the same direction.
What are bicycle lanes?
•They’re painted in the curb lane of the road with a bicycle-shaped design and street signage.
•They may also appear beside a row of parking spots.
•Don’t drive in these lanes except when you need to turn or when entering/exiting a parking lot.
What do broken yellow or white lines mean?
Lane changing is permitted,
What do solid lines mean?
Passing or lane changing is not permitted if the solid line is on your side of the roadway
What is a two way left turn lane?
A lane in the centre of the road that is reversed for the left turning traffic traveling in either direction.
