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1
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A vehicle skidding is most likely caused by…

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Poor driving skills

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2
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A steady red light means…

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Stop. After coming to a full stop you may turn right to turn left onto a one-way street unless a sign forbids it

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When making a right turn, you should shoulder check to…

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Make sure a cyclist or other road user is not beside you

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4
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Inertia is…

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The tendency for moving objects to continue moving forward in a straight line

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5
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If a pedestrian is crossing the street with a guide dog, a driver should…

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Give them extra room as they may be uncertain about where traffic is in relation to them

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If you are going into a curve at high speed, why is taking your foot off the accelerator a good idea before the curve?

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It is a good strategy to help slow you down without using your breaks in the curve

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The beginning of a rainfall may cause roads to be particularly slippery because…

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The water mixes with oil on the road

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Can I listen to music from my electronic device while driving?

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Yes, you can listen to music from an electronic device while driving, provided that it is connected to the in-vehicle audio system, and you don’t touch any electronic devices while operating the vehicle.

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9
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Why is it important to come to a complete stop for a yellow light when possible?

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To avoid collision, it’s the law, and it is the safest thing to do

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10
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The best way to check for vehicles in the blind spots is by…

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Looking over your shoulder

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11
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Letting up on the break just before hitting a large animal that you can’t avoid…

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Lessens the chance of it going through the windshield

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12
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I am allowed to check my test messages in my vehicle…

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When the vehicle is safely parked off the roadway

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13
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In the acceleration lane before merging on to a highway, a driver should…

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Speed up to match the speed of traffic

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14
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When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on highways with speed limits of under 80 km/h, in addition to changing lanes, you must slow to…

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40 km/h

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15
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If you are driving slowly and a line of cars forms behind you should…

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Pull over and stop to let other drivers go by

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16
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What is most likely to make other drivers aggressive?

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Not pulling over when a line of traffic has formed behind you

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17
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If you don’t know what other drivers are going to do…

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Yield the right of way to be safe

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You are stopped for a school bus that has its red lights flashing. When may you proceed?

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You must wait until the lights have stopped flashing. If the bus has a swing-out sign, it must also be pulled in

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19
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A driver should not change lanes…

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In intersections

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20
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Headlights must be used…

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From 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise

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21
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As a driver you should…

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Constantly check the sides of the road and all of your mirrors, as well as the road ahead

22
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You’re driving around a curve and you start to lose traction. What should you do?

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Ease off of the accelerator and re-apply gently when you regain traction

23
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Do you have to stop at intersections with no lights or stop signs (i.e. an uncontrolled intersection)?

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No, but you should slow down and be prepared to yield to other road users

24
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To identify hazards in your surroundings while driving, you should…

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Scan the driving environment regularly

25
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If you feel sleepy while driving you should…

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Stop somewhere safe, lock your doors, and nap

26
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If you see pedestrians at the side of the road and wanting to jaywalk you should…

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Slow down and be ready to stop

27
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Your space margins are the distance between…

A

Your vehicle and other road users

28
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In heavy traffic, how can you help a cyclist who may want to change lanes and turn left at an intersection?

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Leave extra room so the cyclist can safely change lanes

29
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You are approaching an intersection with no signs or painted crosswalks. Someone has just stepped off the curb at the intersection to cross the street. You must…

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Yield and be prepared to stop to let them safely cross

30
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If I am at a red light or stopped in traffic, can I look at a text I just received?

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No, you may not operate your cell phone while on the road including when your stopped in traffic

31
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What signal at an intersection would be treated the same as a stop sign?

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A flashing red light

32
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A flashing red light means…

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Stop and proceed when it is safe to do so

33
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If you don’t know what other drivers are going to do…

A

yield the right of way to be safe

34
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit outside of cities and towns is

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80 km/h

35
Q

Reaction time is affected most after…

A

Drinking alcohol

36
Q

When other drivers honk horns or yell at you…

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assess the situation and rely on your own knowledge of safe driving practices

37
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What should you not do after being involved in a crash?

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Discuss who is at fault for the crash

38
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You’re driving with your high beam headlights on and a car is approaching. You must dim them when the approaching car is within…

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150 metres

39
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What is the correct response if your car starts to skid?

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ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go

40
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If a line of vehicles has formed behind you and you are driving below the speed limit, why is it a good idea to (safely) pull over to let them pass?

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Other drivers behind you may become frustrated and angry and decide to unsafely drive around you

41
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A common cause of driver anger and frustration is…

A

being impatient with the driving environment

42
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If you are in the Graduated Licensing Program (GLP), are you allowed to use a GPS navigation device while driving?

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No, using a GPS as an electronic device can be a distraction

43
Q

Stopped public transit buses…

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May hide pedestrians who are preparing to cross

44
Q

What is qualified as an emergency call I can make while I am driving?

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To the police, to the fire department, to ambulance services

45
Q

Before making a left turn, a driver should…

A

Yield to oncoming traffic and wait for a safe gap

46
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A driver should honk their horn at a cyclist…

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as a suitable warning

47
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When do you not need to make a shoulder check?

A

when judging your following distance

48
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If you are behind a vehicle on an unpaved road, your minimum following distance should be at least

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3 seconds

49
Q

What factor is involved in over 30% of crash fatalities yearly in British Columbia?

A

Alcohol

50
Q

Drivers should give cyclists extra room because they…

A

Might swerve or change lanes

51
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What are the only colours of flashing lights you will find at a railroad crossing?

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Red.

52
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If a vehicle has a standard transmission, coasting down a hill with the clutch pushed “IN”…

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is unsafe and illegal

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