TRAFFIC

Question 1

What is the minimum age to operate a motor vehicle in Ontario?

a) 14
b) 15
c) 16
d) 18

Answer 1

c) 16 years old

S.37 (1) Highway Traffic Act

Question 2

Under what regulation can you find the rules governing Drivers’ Licences in Ontario?

Answer 2

Ont. Reg. 340/94 - Drivers’ Licences

Question 3

Which of the following best fits the definition of a “fully licensed driver”?

a) a person authorized to drive a class of motor vehicle on a highway and is not subject to novice conditions
b) a person authorized to drive a car on a highway and is the holder of a “G” class licence
c) a person authroized to drive a car on a highway and is the holder of a licence
d) a person authroized to drive a muscle powered vehicle on the highway without a helmet

Answer 3

a) a person authorized to drive a class of motor vehicle on a highway and is not subject to novice conditions

Ont. Reg. 340/94 Drivers’ Licences

Question 4

How many lighted lamps are required on a motor vehicle?

a) 2
b) 4
c) 1
d) 3

Answer 4

d) 3
s. 62 (1) HTA

2 required in front, 1 required in the rear of the vehicle.

Question 5

Manuel is driving his truck down a backroad when he comes across a slow moving vehicle. When he is approximately 20m away from the vehicle, he gets frustrated and decides to intermittently flash his highbeams to try to get them to speed up. Has Manuel committed a violation of any sections of the HTA?

Answer 5

Yes, while following another vehicle within 60m he is required to dim his headlamps.

s.168 HTA

Question 6

What best fits the definition of “driver” under s.1 of the Highway Traffic Act?

a) a person who drives a vehicle on a roadway
b) a person who drives a conveyance on a highway
c) a person who drives a conveyance on a roadway
d) a person who drives a vehicle on a highway

Answer 6

d) a person who drives a vehicle on a highway

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT included in the s.1 HTA definition of a “highway”?

a) designated trail
b) trestle
c) driveway
d) street

Answer 7

a) designated trail

Question 8

T/F: The definition of “roadway” in the HTA includes the shoulder of the road being travelled on.

Answer 8

FALSE

Question 9

The “AMMO” acronym refers to vehicles that are includes in the HTA definition of “motor vehicle”, what does this acronym stand for?

Answer 9

A - Automobile

M - Motor Cycle

M - Motor Assisted Bicycle

O - Other vehicle not muscle power (Golf Cart and Segway)

Question 10

What are 4 examples of vehicles that are NOT included in the HTA definition of “motor vehicle” under s. 1(1)?

Answer 10

• motorized snow vehicle
• power assisted bicycle (e-bike)
• farm tractor
• implement of husbandry (self-propelled)
• road building machine
• street car (or other motor vehicle running on rails)
• traction engine

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT included in the HTA definition of “vehicle” under s. 1(1)?

a) motorized snow vehicle
b) manual bicycle
c) road building machine
d) farm tractor

Answer 11

d) motorized snow vehicle

NOTE: Street cars are also NOT included in the s.1(1) definition.