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1
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When stopping for a pedestrian at a crosswalk, stop far enough back so traffic in the other can see the pedestrian..

A

About two to three car lengths

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Never pass another vehicle when you are approaching a crosswalk because..

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Because their is always a chance that the other vehicle is slowing or stopping for a pedestrian

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Not all crosswalks are marked but the rules of pedestrian safety should be followed at

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All intersections

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Be considerate of visually impaired pedestrians. Some will have a.

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White cane or guide dog

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5
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At night do not over-drive your headlights. This means you should drive so you are able to stop your vehicle within the distance you can..

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Clearly see with your headlights.

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6
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Glance under parked vehicles ahead on both sides of the road to check for children’s..

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Feet, toys, and bicycle wheels

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7
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Motorcycle riders often travel in the..

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Left portion of their lane. This helps them more visible to road users

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8
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When a pedestrian has entered a marked or unmarked crosswalk you must..

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Yield the right of way

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9
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When turning left, watch for oncoming…

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Motorcycles

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10
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Never share a lane with a..

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Motorcycle rider.

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11
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When you are following someone riding a motorcycle allow extra..

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Space between your vehicle and the motorcycle.

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12
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Keep adequate space between you and..

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Large vehicles

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13
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When you are behind a large vehicle, increase your following…

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Time and distance so your viewing area will be larger.

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14
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Never move into the space in front of a large vehicle that is approaching a..

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Traffic light

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15
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If you are on a hill and stopping behind a large vehicle, leave extra..

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Space in front of your vehicle

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16
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Large vehicles can spray debris, such as

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Rocks onto your windshield.

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17
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Be cautious around a large vehicle that is..

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Backing. If you are too close the driver will not see you in the rear view windows

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18
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Large vehicles have..

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Blind spots

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19
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When a large vehicle is turning to the right, stay well back and..

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Do not drive in the space on the right of the large vehicle.

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20
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If you are on a road that a large vehicle is turning onto, be aware that the operator of the vehicle may need to drive across..

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The centre line, cut a corner, or use part of your lane to complete the turn. Stop back from the intersection to allow the operator the space to complete the turn

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21
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Some oversized vehicle loads travel in a convoy with pilot vehicles to the

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Front and rear of the convoy

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22
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Oversized vehicle loads often travel at a..

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Reduced speed

23
Q

Never pass a log hauling truck that is turning..

A

Left or right off the highway

24
Q

The extension of the logs from the rear of the truck may be as long as..

A

9 meters (30 feet)

25
Q

Log hauling trucks may require all lanes of the..

A

Highway when turning

26
Q

SCHOOL BUSSES are operated at…

A

90km/h OR LESS

27
Q

On an undivided highway (not divided by a median) do the following:
• When you approach a school bus from either direction (from the front or the rear), and it has the alternating amber lights flashing.. You must what?

A

You must be ready to stop. This is a warning that the alternating red lights are going to begin flashing and the school bus is stopping to allow students to get on or off.

28
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If you pass a school bus that has its alternating amber lights flashing..

A

Pass with caution

29
Q

When the school bus STOPS to let students on or off, its alternating red lights start.

A

Flashing

30
Q

When alternating lights begin flashing on a school bus and a stop sign extend from the left side of the bus you must come to a FULL STOP ABOUT

A

20 METERS (about four to five car lengths) AWAY FROM THE SCHOOL BUS!!

• YOU MUST ALSO REMAIN STOPPED UNTIL THE ALTERNATING RED LIGHTS ARE TURNED OFF AND THE STOP SIGN ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IS NO LONGER EXTENDED.

31
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When on a highway DIVIDED BY A MEDIAN, when you approach a school bus FROM THE REAR and its alternating amber lights are flashing follow the same procedures as you would for a highway..

A

That is not divided by a median

32
Q

When you approach a school bus FROM THE FRONT, and the school bus has its alternating amber or red lights flashing, you may..

A

Proceed with caution. Watch for pedestrians, remember, this is ONLY on a DIVIDED HIGHWAY.

33
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On a TWO LANE UNDIVIDED HIGHWAY, both lanes must what for a school bus?

A

Must stop for it ON A TWO LANE UNDIVIDED HIGHWAY.

34
Q

On a four lane UNDIVIDED HIGHWAY all four lanes must..

A

Stop for the school bus

35
Q

On a highway divided by a MEDIAN, vehicles to the rear of the school bus must..

A

Stop.

36
Q

When stopping in front or behind a school bus while its amber lights are flashing stop approximately..

A

20 meters away from the bus

37
Q

Snow plows are equipped with.. (This tool makes them more visible)

A

Flashing amber and red lights.

38
Q

Flashing amber and red means..

A

Snowplow ahead

39
Q

Snow plow operators will move to the side of the road, where it is safe every..

A

8 to 12 kilometres to allow vehicles to pass.

40
Q

Before passing a snowplow on a two lane highway (one lane in each direction), be sure you can..

A

See far enough ahead and that passing is permitted by the road markings or signs.

41
Q

When a snowplow is approaching from the opposite direction, look ahead in your lane carefully. There may be an

A

Oncoming vehicle that is passing the snowplow using your lane. Be prepared to use an escape route.

42
Q

Advanced warning signs tell you to..

A

Look, listen and reduce speed because you may have to stop for a train.

43
Q

Pavement markings, such as an X and/or stop line, may be marked on the pavement at the approach to some…

A

Railway crossings

44
Q

A railway crossing sign means drivers must…

A

Yield to all trains.

45
Q

If there is more than one railway track, the crossing sign will show..

A

The number of how many tracks.

46
Q

You must STOP when a train is visible or sounding a signal and approaching within…

A

500 METERS (about 5 city blocks) of the crossing.

47
Q

A stop sign at a railway crossing requires the driver to come to a complete stop between…

A

5 METRES (15 feet) and 15 METRES (50 FEET) from the nearest rail. Do bot proceed until you are sure a train is not approaching.

48
Q

What colour signals are used with railway signs?

A

Red light signals

49
Q

The driver of the vehicle nearest the railway crossing must stop at least..

A

5 METRES BACK FROM THE NEAREST RAIL

50
Q

Due to its weight and speed a train may take up to..

A

100 metres (330 feet) to stop in an emergency.

51
Q

When driving, be aware of off highway vehicles such as..

A

All terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, or similar vehicles

52
Q

If you are driving your vehicle in a funeral procession, you may follow the procession through an intersection controlled by a..

A

Stop sign or a red traffic control light without stopping.

53
Q

During a funeral procession your headlights must be on? True or false

A

True

54
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Do not pass through a funeral procession. Yield the…

A

Right-of-way until it has passed before proceeding.

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