Rules of the Road

Question 1

The driver of any vehicle involved in a collision causing death or injury to any person or property damage must:

Answer 1

1. stop at the scene of the collision
2. give his/her name, address, the registration number of his/her vehicle along with the liability insurance card
3. show his/her driver’s licence to the person struck
4. nd shall render all reasonable assistance to any injured person.

Question 2

What should be done upon the approach from either direction of any authorized emergency vehicle giving an audible signal?

Answer 2

The driver of all vehicles must immediately drive to the right hand curb and must stop and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed

Question 3

Collision reports must be forwarded to the ___________ within _________.

Answer 3

1. Registrar of Motor Vehicles
2. 24h

Question 4

A driver involved in a collision in which a person is injured must be able to prove his/her:

Answer 4

New Brunswick Liability Insurance Card

Question 5

Where no speed hazard exists the speed limits on provincial streets and highways are:

Answer 5

1. 50 km per hour in any urban district;
2. 80 km per hour in other locations or as otherwise posted.

Question 6

Should a driver find it necessary to drive at a slow speed on the open highway, he/she must always:

Answer 6

1. Keep well to the right and occasionally look back to see if traffic is being slowed down
2. If so, the driver must pull off the road and give the traffic a chance to pass.

Question 7

What is “road hog” ?

Answer 7

Driving too slow

Question 8

Except when overtaking and where passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle must:

Answer 8

1. Must move to the right in favour of the overtaking vehicle upon hearing audible signal
2. And shall not increase the speed of his/her vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.

Question 9

It is an offence to pass another vehicle on the right except when:

Answer 9

a) overtaking a vehicle making a left turn or signalling a left
turn;
b) on a one way street;
c) on streets and highways marked for multi-lanes going in the
same direction.

Question 10

It is unlawful for a vehicle to be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following circumstances:

Answer 10

a) When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway where the driver’s view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction.
b) When approaching within 30 metres (100 feet) of or crossing any intersection or railroad grade crossing; or
c) When the view is obstructed upon approaching within 30 metres (100 feet) of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel).

Question 11

If you are approaching a school bus from the front or the rear that has stopped, ou must bring your vehicle to _______ not less than ______.

Answer 11

1. a full stop
2. 5 metres

Question 12

The speed limit for school zones is _____ in an urban district

Answer 12

50 km/h

Question 13

The speed limit for school zones is in effect between the
hours of:

Answer 13

7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the days which school is in session

Question 14

Upon all highways of sufficient width, vehicles must be operated on the _______ and slow moving traffic must move _______.

Answer 14

1. right half of the highway
2. close to the right hand edge or curb

Question 15

What is the procedure to pas another vehicle?

Answer 15

1. Stay back.
2. Check ahead for oncoming vehicles or obstructions.
3. Check your rear view mirror
4. Signal left.
5. Check your “blind spot” by looking back over your left shoulder.
6. Move left gradually.
7. Accelerate (You are not permitted to exceed the posted speed limit).
8. Signal right after you have passed. Look over right shoulder.
9. Move right when you can see in your rear view mirror the
   headlights of the vehicle you have passed.
10. Resume your normal speed and cancel signal.

Question 16

When is it illegal to pass or drive left of the centre of the highway?

Answer 16

When on a curve or when approaching the crest of a hill where your view along the highway is obstructed within a distance of 150 metres

Question 17

Before making a turn, what is the minimum distance you must signal?

Answer 17

30 metres

Question 18

When entering an intersection, you must yield the right of way to:

Answer 18

the vehicle which has entered the intersection first

Question 19

When two vehicles enter an uncontrolled intersection (three or four way stop signs) at approximately the same time, who has the right of way?

Answer 19

The driver on the right

Question 20

The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left must yield to:

Answer 20

Any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within an intersection or so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.

Question 21

If you are approaching a rotary or traffic circle, you must yield the right of way to traffic which is:

Answer 21

already in it and which is approaching so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard.

Question 22

Before entering a highway you must yield the right of way to:

Answer 22

all vehicles approaching on the highway.

Question 23

When approaching a railways crossing, the driver must bring his/her vehicle to a stop not less than ______

Answer 23

5 metres

Question 24

Unless a sign indicates otherwise, a
right turn may be made on a red light provided that:

Answer 24

the vehicle is first brought to a full stop and subject always to the right of way of pedestrians and other traffic.

Question 25

When sidewalks are not provided any pedestrian must:

Answer 25

Walk only on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction.

Question 26

What are the main rules for cyclists to follow ?

Answer 26

1. It is an offence to drive on sidewalks.
2. A cyclist must drive in the same lane as traffic, as close to the right as possible
3. Light
   or reflective clothing should be worn at night
4. Bicycles should be equipped with a headlight, reflectors and a horn or bell.
5. It is mandatory to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.

Question 27

Children must be buckled into proper child safety seats until they reach one of the following:

Answer 27

1. Age of 9
2. 145cm
3. 36kg

Question 28

What is alcohol limit in order to get just a 7 day suspension?

Answer 28

Between 0.05% and 0.08% milligrams

Question 29

What may happen if you apply your brakes suddenly on icy roads?

Answer 29

Your car can go on a skid

Question 30

What should be done to stop your car on icy roads?

Answer 30

It is advisable to pump the brake pedal – in and out – gradually slowing the vehicle without locking the wheels.

(Note: if your vehicle is equipped with ABS, you should not pump the pedal. Rather, apply steady pressure.)