Overveiw Flashcards

1
Q

Directions given by a police officer overrule…?

A

All traffic signs and signals

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2
Q

Travelling at high speeds increases fuel consumption. For every 10 km/h above 90 km/h, you will burn how much more fuel?

A

10%

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3
Q

What is the driver of a motor vehicle not permitted to carry in a house or boat trailer?

A

Persons

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4
Q

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit on a provincial highway outside an urban area is…?

A

100 km/h

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5
Q

When parking facing downhill you should…?

A

Turn your front wheels towards the curb or right shoulder

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6
Q

The key to emergency braking is to:

A

Stop the vehicle as quickly as possible without locking the wheels

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7
Q

If a pedestrian is using a white cane it indicates that…?

A

The pedestrian is visually impaired

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8
Q

A yield sign indicates that…?

A

You must slow down, stop if necessary and go only when the way is clear

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9
Q

If a tire blows out you should…?

A

Take your foot off the gas pedal and steer the vehicle firmly in the direction you want to go

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10
Q

Where there are no posted speed limits the maximum speed in cities, towns, villages and built-up areas is…?

A

50km/h

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11
Q

Vehicles approaching a steady red traffic light may…?

A

Turn left from a one-way street to a one-way street, after a complete stop, unless prohibited

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12
Q

At an uncontrolled intersection (without traffic signs or traffic lights), you should yield the right-of-way to…?

A

Any vehicle on your right

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13
Q

If your vehicle is having mechanical problems, you should…?

A

Change lanes safely and move off the road

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14
Q

Before moving off from a parked position, you should…?

A

Always signal and check for traffic, pulling out only when it is safe to do so

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15
Q

How close may you legally park to a fire hydrant?

A

5m

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16
Q

The minimum safe following distance in traffic is…?

A

A two second gap to the vehicle ahead

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17
Q

A pedestrian facing a flashing or steady hand or don’t walk symbol should…?

A

Not start to cross but finish crossing the street if they have already started

18
Q

It is illegal to pass another vehicle when:

A

Approaching vehicles are too close
A solid yellow line is on your side of the centre line outside of urban areas
A sign indicates a no-passing zone

19
Q

A yield sign indicates that…?

A

You must slow down, stop if necessary and go only when the way is clear

20
Q

Wearing a seat belt in a collision will…?

A

Decrease your chance of being injured or killed

21
Q

A solid white lane on a roadway means…?

A

Lane changing is not permitted

22
Q

When entering a freeway you should…?

A

Signal and increase your speed to merge smoothly with traffic

23
Q

If there is no stop line or marked crosswalk at an intersection, you must stop within how many metres of the intersecting roadway?

A

3 Metres

24
Q

When driving in heavy fog, you should use…?

A

Low beam headlights

25
Q

When two vehicles approach a four-way stop sign intersection at right angles to each other and at the same time:

A

The vehicle approaching from the right should be given the courtesy of proceeding first

26
Q

A school bus with red signal lights flashing is stopped. What does the law require you to do?

A

Stop 20 meters away

27
Q

Most automobile skids are a result of:…?

A

Driving too fast

28
Q

Upon approaching a stop sign, a driver must…?

A

Stop then proceed when safe to do so

29
Q

A broken line at the left of your lane means…?

A

You may pass if the way is clear

30
Q

In all conditions you should drive at a speed that will allow you to…?

A

Stop within a safe distance

31
Q

To obtain a class 7 learner’s driver’s licence you must:

A

be 14 years of age or older

32
Q

Hydroplaning can cause your vehicle to skid. Hydroplaning is caused by…?

A

Your tires riding on top of the water

33
Q

What is meant by the term “space cushion”?

A

The space all around your vehicle

34
Q

Glare can blind you in the daytime or at night. If glare makes it difficult to see the road you should…?

A

Slow down

35
Q

The law requires that the wheels of a parked vehicle are within what maximum distance from the curb?

A

50 cm

36
Q

You must signal when…?

A

Moving from the curb or parking lane
Changing lanes
Turning

37
Q

Solid white lines indicate that…?

A

Lane changing is not permitted

38
Q

If a vehicle is equipped with ABS and a driver needs to perform emergency braking, s/he should…?

A

Apply steady firm pressure to the brake pedal

39
Q

If your vehicle comes equipped with an air bag system, Transport Canada recommends that you should position yourself at least…?

A

25 centimeters from the steering wheel

40
Q

When you are preparing to make a right turn, you should shoulder check to…?

A

Make sure another vehicle is not beside you

41
Q

What is the best way to ensure that there are no vehicles or cyclists in your blind spot?

A

Make a shoulder check

42
Q

When you are following a motorcycle, allow extra space between your vehicle and the motorcycle because…?

A

Motorcycles can stop in a very short distance