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if your under 18 do parents have to give consent for a class 5 or 7 license?

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Yes, and they can remove consent at any time. (unless you are married or self supporting)

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what is a class 7 license?

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learners

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what are the conditions of a learners license?

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1) hold learners license for one year
2) Have a fully licensed driver who is 18 and above sitting beside you
3) no driving between midnight and 5 am
4) no more passengers then seatbelts
5) license suspended and 8 demerit points
6) zero alcohol level

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how many conditions does a learners license have?

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6

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what are the two types of class 5 drivers?

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1) stage two probationary class 5 driver

2) non probationary/ class 5 driver

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what are the conditions of a stage 2 probationary license (class five)

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1) Held for a minimum of two years
2) no more passengers then seatbelts
3) zero alcohol level
4) no upgrading to commercial license
5) cannot accompany learner
6) license suspende at 8 demerit points

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at a stage 2 probationary license you may now?

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drive unaccompanied and drive after midnight

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at a stage 2 probationary license you still cant:

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1) have more passengers then seatbelts
2) have any alcohol in your system
3) upgrade to a commercial license
4) accompany a learner

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how many conditions does a probationary class five license have?

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6

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what requirements must you meet to become a non probationary class 5 fully licensed driver?

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1) Remain suspension free for the last year
2) pass an advanced road test
3) been a probationary driver for the last two years

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blood alcohol levels as a fully licensed driver can never be above what level?

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0.08/80 mg

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is a suspension the same thing as a demerit point?

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no

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what does an X marking on a roadway mean

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railroad crossing

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what is an indication that a light is about to change from green to yellow?

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look at the pedestrian crossing sign and whether its on walk or dont walk

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unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit for a primary highway located outside an urban area?

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100 km/h

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unless otherwise posted whats the maximum speed limit for a non-primary highway outside an urban area?

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maximum 80

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how fast are vehicles travelling when they have a sign indicating slow moving vehicles?

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less then 40 km/h

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are you allowed to turn right on a red light?

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yes, (unless otherwise posted) but you must come to a full stop first

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can you turn left onto a one way street?

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yes but only after coming to a full stop (unless otherwise posted)

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what is the speed limit for urban and rural school zones? when is this time in effect?

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30 km/h
8-9:30 am
11:30-1:30
3- 4;30 pm

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what does a flashing amber/yellow light mean?

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proceed with caution after yielding

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what does a flashing green mean?

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you can go! same as normal green, proceed straight through, turn left or right. (opposing traffic has a read light)

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what does an X sign when its over a driving lane?

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don’t drive in this lane, traffic flowing in the opposite direction, safely enter another lane

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what is a two way left turn lane?

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a lane in the centre of the road that is reserved for left turning traffic travelling in either direction

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what does a diamond marking on the road mean?

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this lane is reserved for specific vehicles

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what does a steady green arrow mean?

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proceed ONLY in the direction arrow is indicating

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27
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what do brown and dark blue square shaped signs mean?

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roadside facility

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what does a black rectangular sign mean?

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one way

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what does an orange diamond sign mean?

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construction zone

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what does a white squareish sign mean?

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regulatory message (such as speed limit)

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what are the rules for a playground zone?

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max speed 30 km/h from 8:30 in the morning to one hour after the sun has set at the end of the day

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can you pass a car going the same direction as you in a playground zone?

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no

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do playground and school zones have the same speed limit?

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yes, its 30 km/h for both

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unless otherwise posted what is the max speed limit for a highway inside an urban area?

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80 km/h

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what does a white sign with two people walking on it mean?

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school crosswalk

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what does a sign with one person walking on it mean?

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pedestrian crosswalk

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difference between school and pedestrian crosswalk sign?

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pedestrian crosswalk: one person

school crosswalk: two

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what do broken yellow or white lines mean?

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lane changing is permitted

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39
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broken line of any colour vs unbroken line of any colour?

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broken line you may cross, unbroken you cannot cross

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what does a white line mean?

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it separates traffic travelling in the same direction and defines the shoulder portion of the road

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shoulder portion of the road or shoulder lane is?

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a lane for emergency stopping

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what does a flashing red light mean?

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treat like stop sign. stop completely then proceed when safe to do so

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what does a green rectangular sign mean?

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direction (ie directions to calgary)

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what does a green house shaped sign mean?
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school area

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45
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green house shaped sign rhyme

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house shaped sign means school house rock, green for grueling and praying for a good mark

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a white sign with a red circle with a line through it means?

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activity not permitted

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a white sign with a green circle on it means?

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activity is permitted

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what does a yellow line mean?

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traffic flowing in opposite direction than you on other side

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a red outlined white X means?

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railroad crossing

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a sign with two arrows pointing in opposite directions with a dotted line in the middle means?

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traffic going two ways

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51
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sign with arrow swerving to the right of an obstacle means?

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divider ahead

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52
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a yellow diamond means

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warning

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53
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orange diamond shaped sign rhyme

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orange for construction and construction cone

54
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a upside down triangle sign with a white centre and red border means?

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yield bitch

55
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what does a black square shaped sign mean?

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lane use designation ( tells you which direction you can drive in, so for example the X sign over a road would go one one of those)

56
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what should you do before entering a vehicle?

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check around your vehicle for:

1) children
2) pedestrians
3) oncoming traffic
4) other obstructions

57
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how many things must you check for b4 entering your car? how many are people and how many are things?

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four things, two of which are people (pedestrians and children) and two are things (traffic and obstructions)

58
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what is perception time?

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perception time is how long it takes your brain to recognize a situation requires you to stop, its aproximately 3/4 of one second

59
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perception time takes?

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3/4 of one second

60
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maximum distance between your wheels and the curb when angle or parallel parking?

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50 cm

61
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what method should you use when turning the steering wheel?

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use hand over hand method and let the steering wheel slide back through your hands

62
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what is correct position of your hands on the steering wheel?

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9/10 o’clock and 2/3 o clock

63
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what should you do when your ready to drive away?

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check your path again to make sure its clear, so check mirrors and shoulder check

64
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what is the proper position for a car head restraint?

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should be level with tops of ears

65
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what is total stopping distance?

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the total perception, reaction and brake distance. these are dependent on your vehicle, the speed, your alertness and the conditions of the roadway

66
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what is braking time?

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how long it takes form when you press down on the brakes to the time you actually stop

67
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what is reaction time?

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how long it takes for you to PHYSICALLY react to danger (ie moving foot to brake pedal) this also takes 3/4s of a second

68
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reaction and perception time both take ___ to occur?

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3/4’s of a second

69
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how far must you park from a yield sign, stop sign or fire hydrant and crosswalk

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5 metres

70
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how do you park when facing downhill?

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always turn front wheels right.

71
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where cant you park a vehicle?

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1) on a sidewalk or boulevard
2) on a crosswalk
3) in an intersection
4) alongside or across form any excavation or obstruction
5) on or aprouching a bridge or underpass
6) where prohibited
7) beside double parked vehicles
8) within 1.5 meters of an access to a garage, private roadway or driveway

72
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can you park beside double parked vehicles?

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no

73
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how many meters away do you need to park from a garage, private roadway or driveway?

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1.5 meters

74
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can you park opposite any street excavation or obstruction?

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no

75
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can you park on a bridge, in an underpass or aprouching either?

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no

76
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which way must you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?

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turn your front wheels to the right

77
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situations where you turn wheels left when parking

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parking uphill WITH a curb and no other time

78
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when must you never back up?

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when in a crosswalk or intersection

79
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can you back up if your in a crosswalk or intersection?

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never!!!

80
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which way do you turn your wheels when parking uphill with a curb?

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turn wheels left towards the curb and then let car roll back until the right front tire touches the curb

81
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what are the two steps when parking uphill on a hill with a curb

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1) turn wheels left

2) then let car roll back until the right front tire touches the curb

82
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how do you back up to the right or left?

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check to make sure the path is clear, then look over the shoulder backing up in the direction of

83
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what is the threshold braking technique?

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brake until the wheels almost lock, if the wheels lock ease up slightly
(use this when you have to brake very very quickly)

84
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how do you back up in a straight line?

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1) make sure coast is clear
2) place your left hand on top of wheel
3) look through back window over right shoulder, while occasionally glancing quickly forward to make sure the front of the car isnt gonna hit anything
4) turn wheels in the direction you wanna go

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who goes first at a four way stop?

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all dirvers first come to a full stop and then whichever driver came first or is on the right turns first

86
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what happens at an uncontrolled intersection?

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if there are no signs or signals prepare to stop and yield to right of way

87
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who has right of way?

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pedestrians
people already in intersection
people going through a T intersection
everyone but someone turning left
when returning to a roadway after being parked
when your entering a paved road from an unpaved road

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how does a traffic circle work?

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yielding to traffic already in the circle, enter right hand lane if you plan on leaving at first exit, or enter left hand lane if you plan on exiting at second exit or beyond. if your in the right lane yield to people trying to exit the left lane. if your the person in the left lane use right signal light and caution when trying to leave circle.

89
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how far away should you follow an emergency vehicle that has its lights on?

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150 m

90
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what do you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching you from any direction with its siren on?

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immediately move clear of any intersection
drive as close as possible to the curb or edge of roadway as you can
stop until emergency vehicle has passed

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what to do if you see a school bus stopped on a divided highway?

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if alternating red lights: drivers on same side must stop 20 m behind the bus and absolutely cannot pass it, while people on other side of the road may proceed with caution
if alternating yellow lights, be prepared to stop and only pass with extreme caution

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what to do if you see a bus stopped on an non-divided highway?

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if yellow lights pass with extreme caution and be prepared to stop
if red lights: do not pass no matter what side of the road your on and leave 20 m distance between you and front or end of bus.

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difference between a stopped school bus on a divided or undivided road?

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undivided both directions of traffic stop, undivided only one side does

94
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why should you be cautious sharing the road with larger vehicles?

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1) the spray debris behind them
2) cant always see when baking up
3) when they release their brakes they may roll backwards

95
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why should you show extra caution when sharing the road with motorcycles?

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they stop quickly
are harder to see
(they usually drive in left portion of their lane)

96
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how many demerit points are deducted from a graduate (probationary or student) drivers license when a offence has been committed?

A

same as with with a fully licensed driver except for

1) driving between midnight and 5 am for a class 7 license
2) having more passengers then seat belts
3) supervising when not fully qualified

97
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when are speeding fines doubled in construction sites?

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when there are workers present

98
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what must you do if your involved in a collision?

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remain at the scene!
you have to file a police report if:
someone is hurt or killed
total damage is over $2000
you damage public property
99
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what is the speed limit if passing a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights on?

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60 km/h or as posted (speed fines will be doubled if you go above this)

100
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where should you look when an oncoming vehicles lights are shining in your eyes/

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look somewhat down and to the right of your driving lane

101
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what does overdriving your headlights mean?

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driving at a speed where you cant see in time to stop if there’s something you need to stop for

102
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when should you use low beams?

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150 m behind another vehicle
300 m in front of an oncoming vehicle
during poor weather conditions like rain, smoke, snow and fog

103
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difference between low and high beams?

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low beams: less bright use when there are other vehicles on the road
high beams: brighter can blind other drivers

104
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what is cornering skid

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when you turn your car to fast causing your car to slide sideways.

105
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how can corner skidding be corrected?

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ease up on the gas pedal and steer in the direction you want to move

106
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what counts as night time in drivers handbook?

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one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise (this is important bc it tells you when you must use your headlights

107
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what is black ice?

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ice on the road you cant usually see, looks shiny and black

108
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what should be done in case of mechanical breakdown on highway?

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change lanes to safely move off the road and try to get to the nearest exit if you can.
(DONT STOP AT BRIDGE OR UNDERPASS)
turn on hazard lights and raise hood
all occupants should leave car and move to safe location

109
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what must be done if you get a flat tire while driving?

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1) take foot off gas and let engine slow down slowly, once vehicle has slowed apply gentle pressure to brakes
2) hold steering wheel firmly
3) look for a safe place to move off road

110
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what should you do if headlights don’t work?

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try turning them on and off and if they still don’t work use hazard lights instead

111
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what is a braking skid?

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when you brake to hard causing wheels to lock and loosing control.
to gain control ease of breaks until tires start to spin again and making necessary steering corrections

112
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what is a power skid?

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when you accelerate to hard making the tires spin.

correct by easing off the gas and making steering corrections

113
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where should you look to avoid collisions with an animal?

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ahead and the sides of the roads, being careful especially at dusk and dawn and being especially wary of unusual spots of light on or near the road at night. it might be a reflection of the animals eyes from your headlights

114
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what is hydroplaning?

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when a thin layer of water builds up between your tires and the road, causing your vehicle to skid.

115
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what is the “two second rule” in driving?

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its when you use an unmoving object to calculate if your less then a two second distance behind the car in front of you. you do this by watching when the tail end of the car in front of you passes an unmoving object and then you count to two, if you pass the object before your done counting your to close.

116
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what steps should you take when you want to change lanes?

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1) check for traffic, making sure to shoulder check
2) signal
3) when safe move into proper lane

117
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what should you do when entering a curve?

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do not pass anyone on a curve.
accelerate slightly when entering the curve, if in a left hand curve steer slightly towards the centre of the road, if your in a right hand curve steer slightly to the right of the road.

118
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in a left hand curve you steer?

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slightly towards the centre of the road

119
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in aright hand curve you steer?

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slightly to right of the lane

120
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whats a “weave zone”?

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when both the entrance and exit of a highway are close together, so cars entering and exiting the highway must cross into or through the same lane.

121
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steps to merging safely?

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1) check how the traffics flowing
2) signal left
3) choose entry space
4) accelerate to the speed of highway traffic
5) keep checking the gap your planning on entering
6) turn off signal when merged

122
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how many steps are there to merging safely?

A

6 bitch

123
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what three things should you remember when making a right turn?

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yield to pedestrians
check for cyclists on right side of road
if a vehicle is parked directly around the corner, turn into the first available left lane

124
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how far in advance should you enter the proper lane when preparing to turn a corner?

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15 m

125
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when turning left what should you remember?

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if you MUST stop in intersection before turning, stay close to the centre line and keep wheels facing forward

126
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what activity is a leading cause of vehicular crashes?

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left turns. use caution when doing them

127
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what is a parking lane?

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its an emergency lane on the right edge of roadways, will be marked most likely by a solid white line

128
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where should your car be when nearing the top of a hill?

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right hand side of your lane in case an oncoming car crosses the centre line

129
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where are U-turns prohibited in urban areas?

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1) on a roadway between intersections, at an intersection with traffic lights and an alley intersection.
2) where a sign prohibits them

130
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so U-turns are prohibited in what three intersections?

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1) ones with lights
2) ones in alleyways
3) on a road in between two intersections (bc why do you gotta turn there like that, there’s an intersection up ahead?)

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