Class 7 Flashcards
(132 cards)
1
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What is the GDL program?
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The Graduated Driver Licensing program is a program that ensures new drivers get the support, skills and experience they need to safely drive. As a GDL driver, you can hold one of 2 licenses: Class 5 GDL and Class 7
2
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What is needed to obtain a Class 7 license?
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- Be 14 years of age or older
- Pass a vision test
- Pass a knowledge test
- Have parental consent
- Have valid ID
3
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What are the conditions for a Class 7 license holder?
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- Must hold license for at least 1 year
- Must be accompanied by a non- GDL Class 5 driver while driving
- No driving from midnight to 5 a.m.
- Not permitted to have more passengers than seat belts
- Suspended if you accumulate 8 or more demerit points
- 0 alcohol/drug level while driving
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What is needed to obtain a Class 5 GDL license?
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- Hold Class 7 for at least a year
- Be 16 or older
- Pass Alberta Class 5 road test
5
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What are the conditions for a Class 5 GDL license holder?
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- Must be a probationary driver for at least 2 years
- No more passengers than seat belts
- Suspended if 8 or more demerit points
- 0 alcohol/drug level
- Cannot re-class to class 1 2 3 4
- Cannot accompany a Class 7 driver
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What is needed to obtain a full Class 5 license?
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- Be 18 or older
- Be Class 5 GDL min 2 years
- Be demerit-free for last 12 months
7
Q
How do you reduce your probationary stage (Class 5 GDL)?
A
You can reduce it by up to 6 months if you successfully complete an approved driver’s course
8
Q
What rights do you have once exiting the GDL program?
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Ability to reclass, increase # of demerits to 15, remove 0 alcohol and drug level condition, and being able to accompany a Class 7 driver
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What are the conditions for taking a Class 5 road test?
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The vehicle for your road test must be in
acceptable working condition and must
have the following:
* a valid licence plate and insurance
* headlights, brake lights, and signal
lights
* horn
* speedometer
* brakes/park brake
* unobstructed windshield/wipers
* tires are in good condition
* driver and passenger doors
* vehicle seats/seat belts
* exhaust system/muffler
* mirrors
* enough fuel for a road test
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What will you do on a Class 5 road test?
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- handling the vehicle (steering, braking,
and speed control) - selecting the proper lane for turns
- observing and obeying speed zones
- determining right-of-way at
intersections and while changing lanes - demonstrating knowledge and skill at
intersections with and without sign and
signal controls - interacting with other road users in a
non-obstructive manner - parking – perpendicular, uphill, or
downhill parking, and parallel (drivers
over 65 are not required to complete a
parallel park).
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What are Class 7 drivers allowed to drive?
A
Cars, light trucks when accompanied by a Class 5 driver, a motorcycle if over 16 and accompanied by a Class 6 driver, and a moped independently
12
Q
What are Class 6 drivers allowed to drive?
A
Motorcycles and mopeds
13
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What are Class 5 drivers allowed to drive?
A
Cars and light trucks, or motorcycles if accompanied by a full Class 6 driver
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What are Class 4 drivers allowed to drive?
A
Paid transportation vehicles
15
Q
What do the different letters on your driver’s license mean?
A
Driver license condition codes:
A Adequate Lenses
B Special Conditions
C Periodic Medical*
D Periodic Vision Report*
E Periodic Driver Examination*
F Valid Temporary License
G Temporary Resident
H Daylight Driving Only
J Outside Mirrors
K Automatic Transmission
L Hand Controls
M Under Transportation and
Economic Corridors Review*
N Excludes Class 2 and 4
P Testing to be conducted by
Provincial Examiner only*
T Special Medical*
Driver license endorsements:
Q Air Brakes
S School Bus
V Extended Length Vehicle
Combinations
U Completed Driver
Education Course*
16
Q
What vehicles must be insured?
A
ALL OF THEM
17
Q
When must a person register a vehicle?
A
Within 3 months of arriving in alberta
18
Q
What does a solid red light mean?
A
Stop
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What does a solid yellow light mean?
A
Slow down and prepare to stop
20
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What does a solid green light mean?
A
Go, unless required to yield
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What does a green light with a green arrow mean?
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Treat it as a green light, but you may proceed without yielding in the direction indicated by the arrow
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What does a red light with a green arrow mean?
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Treat it as a red light, but you may proceed without yielding in the direction indicated by the arrow
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What does a flashing red light mean?
A
Treat it as a stop sign
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What does a flashing yellow light mean?
A
Proceed with caution
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What does a flashing green light mean?
Proceed in any direction without stopping
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What speed what drivers reduce to when facing flashing yellow lights in a pedestrian crossing?
30km/h
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What do solid red Xs and green arrows mean above your lane?
If a red x, get out of that lane immediately
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What is the sign background for something that is permitted?
Green circle on white square sign
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What is the sign background for a speed limit?
White square sign with text
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What is the sign background for a school zone?
Green pentagon
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What is the sign background for lane control?
Black square
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What is the sign background for construction?
Orange diamond
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What is the sign background for something that is not permitted?
Red circle and slash on white background
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What is the sign background for distance to destination?
Green rectangle
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What is the sign background for services such as fuel and lodging?
Blue square
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What is the sign background for transportation services?
Green square
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What is the sign background for caution?
Yellow diamond
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What does a stop sign mean?
Come to a complete stop and go when safe
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What does a yield sign mean?
Yield to the right-of-way traffic until it is safe to proceed
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What does a wrong way sign mean?
Traffic is coming in the oncoming direction
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What does a white sign with a red circle and a white line inside mean?
Do not enter
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What does a x with red highlight on the borders mean?
Railway crossing
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What do one way signs mean?
Only proceed in that direction
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What is the speed limit on a provincial highway outside of an urban area unless otherwise posted?
100km/h
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What is the speed limit on a roadway outside of an urban area unless otherwise posted?
80km/h
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What is the speed limit on a provincial highway inside of an urban area unless otherwise posted?
80km/h
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What is the speed limit on a roadway inside of a city unless otherwise posted?
50km/h
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What does a dangerous goods sign look like?
A black diamond
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What times are school zone speed limits in effect?
8:00 to 9:30, 11:30 to 1:30, and 3:00 to 4:30
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What is the speed limit inside a school zone?
30km/h
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What does a sign with a man dribbling a basketball mean?
Playground area
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What does the wheelchair sign mean?
Anything reserved for people with disabilities
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What does the yellow and black checkerboard mean?
Dead end
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What is the maximum speed of a vehicle with a orange triangle on it?
That is a slow moving vehicle sign and means 40km/h or less
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What do dashed lines mean on a road?
You may change lanes whenever
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What does a solid line mean on a road?
In urban areas it is change lanes whenever but otherwise it is do not change lanes
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What does a double line mean on a road??
Do not pass
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What is the difference between a yellow and white road marking?
Yellow indicates the vehicles are travelling in opposite directions while white means they are traveling in the same direction
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What does a dashed line next to a solid line mean?
The side with the dashed line is allowed to pass, but not the other side
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What do diamond markings mean?
The lane is reserved for certain vehicles
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What does a red and white vertical stripes mean with a d in the middle?
Oversized load
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What does an x marking on a highway mean?
Railway crossing ahead
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What does a painted island mean?
Do not stop, park or enter the area
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What does a boxed x on a road mean?
No stopping zone to let larger vehicles turn
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What is the first step for driving a vehicle?
Locking the doors to prevent doors from opening
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What is the second step for driving a vehicle?
Adjusting your seat to at least 25cm away from the steering wheel into a position where you can reach all controls comfortably
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What is the third step for driving a vehicle?
Adjusting your heat restraint to reduce injuries in the case of a collision
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What is the fourth step for driving a vehicle?
Adjust the rear view mirrors to reduce blind spots
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What is the fifth step for driving a vehicle?
Fasten your seatbelt, it is required by law
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What is the sixth step for driving a vehicle?
Check your surroundings with a shoulder check and go
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What is the hand signal for a left turn?
Straight out the window
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What is the hand signal for a right turn?
90 degrees up
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What is the hand signal for slowing down?
90 degrees down
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What is perception time?
The time you need to recognize a distance and understand you need to take action
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What is reaction time?
The time you need to send signals to your foot to stop
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What is breaking time?
The time you need to fully stop and brake
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What happens if you need to stop quickly?
Use threshold breaks, as they wont lock the steering wheel
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What signals a vehicle is in reverse gear?
White lights
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How far must you keep to the vehicle on your right while perpendicular parking?
2 meters
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What is the maximum distance you should park away from the curb?
50 cm
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How do you park uphill with a curb?
Wheels facing the road
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How do you park uphill without a curb?
Wheels facing the side
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How do you park downhill?
Wheels facing the side
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How far must you park from private roadways?
1.5m
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How far must you park from a stop or yield sign?
5m
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How far must you park from a crosswalk?
5m
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How far must you park from a fire hydrant?
5m each direction
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How far away must other vehicles be able to see you on a rural roadway?
60m
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How far must you park from a roadway you are about to turn onto?
Within 3m
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What is courtesy?
Allowing the driver who arrived first to go
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Who yields to who in an uncontrolled intersection?
You yield to the vehicle on your right
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What is the difference between a traffic circle and roundabout?
Centre of roundabout smaller, roundabout tighter curve
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How do you use a one-lane roundabout or traffic circle?
Yield to those already inside and turn right signal before proceeding
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How do you use a two-lane roundabout or traffic circle?
If enter on right(for using first exit), stay on right. If enter on left(for going past the first exit), stay on left.
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What directions do roundabouts go in Canada?
Counterclockwise
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What is the minimum distance from an intersection that you should be in your turning lane?
15m
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What is the maximum distance you must be from the curb when turning right?
1m
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What is the leading cause of collisions?
Poor judgement when turning left
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What is a 2 way left turn lane?
A turning lane used by vehicles going both directions
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Where are U-turns always not allowed?
Intersections controlled by traffic lights, no U-turn signs
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What are blind spots?
Areas that the driver cannot see even with all the mirrors
102
What lane should slower drivers drive in?
Far right
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What is an emergency stopping lane?
A lane on the sides of highways for vehicles who have broken down to stop
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What are weave zones?
An intersection where the acceleration lane and the deceleration lane are the same
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What should you do when approaching a curve?
Stay close to the curb because kinetic energy will want to drive your vehicle sideways
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What should you do when approaching a hill?
Keep right, don't pass
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How should you brake if your vehicle has ABS?
Brake as hard as you need to
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How should you brake if your vehicle does not have ABS?
Brake until wheels lock, then release and repeat
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Should you brake while skidding?
NO
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What do you do if your headlights stop working?
Flip the switch on and off
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What do you do when in a collision?
Exchange names, contact information, insurance, witness information, time
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When should you report a collision to law enforcement?
If anyone is injured, killed, or damage done is over 2000 dollars
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What speed must you reduce to when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights?
60km/h or posted speed, whichever is lower
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What is a space cushion?
A bubble around you that allows you to avoid hazards
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When should you use a carseat?
When it has a Canada motor vehicle standard 213 tag
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What should you do if your vehicle's load exceeds 5 feet beyond the vehicle?
Red flag or red light
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What speed should you slow to when there is a yellow flashing pedestrian light?
30km/h
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What side of the lane do motorcycles often travel on?
Left, and does not mean they want to turn left
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How far must you stop on a highway when a school bus is stopping?
20m to let other vehicles see the bus's flashing amber lights
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Flashing amber and red means...
Snowplow ahead
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What does flashing lights at a railroad crossing mean?
Train is coming
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What happens if your car is stuck on the train tracks and the train is 800m away?
GET OUT AND RUN
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When can you go through a stop sign or red traffic light?
Funeral procession
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What happens if you get 8 demerit points on class 5?
Warning
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What happens if you get 15 demerit points on class 5?
License suspension, and 7 points after reinstating
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What happens if you get 8 demerit points on gdl?
License suspension, and 3 points after reinstating
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What happens if you get 4 demerit points on gdl?
Warning
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Demerit point penalties for fully-licensed and GDL drivers:
Points Offence
7 points Failing to remain at the scene of a collision
6 points Careless driving
Failing to stop for a school bus
Racing
Speeding (exceeding limit by at least 51 km/h)
5 points Failing to stop at a railway crossing (School bus or a vehicle
carrying explosives, gas, or flammable liquids)
Failing to stop for a peace officer
4 points Failing to yield right-of-way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk
Following too closely
Speeding (exceeding limit by 31 to 50 km/h)
3 points Driving to the left of the yellow line / Driving left of center on
unmarked two-way
Driving in the wrong direction on a one-way highway
Failing to report a collision
Failing to stop at an intersection controlled by a stop sign
Failing to stop for a red light at an intersection
Impeding passing vehicle
Improper passing
Stunting
Speeding (exceeding limit by 16 to 30 km/h)
2 points Failing to obey instruction of traffic control device
Improper backing - backing into an intersection or crosswalk
or unsafe backing onto a highway
Improper turns
Improper turns - U-turn
Traffic lane violation
Speeding (exceeding limit to maximum of 15 km/h)
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Demerit point penalties specific to GDL drivers:
Points Offence
2 points Curfew - driving between midnight and 5 a.m. (Class 7 learner
stage only)
Having more passengers than seat belts
Supervisor (accompanying driver) not fully qualified
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How long will licenses be suspended?
First is 1 month, Second within a year is 3 months, third within 2 years is 6 months and a counseling session
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What trailers must have safety chains?
Those with ball and socket hook
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How heavy does as trailer have to be to have brakes?
2000 pounds
