Learners test Flashcards
A vehicle skidding is most likely caused by…
Poor driving skills
A steady red light means…
Stop. After coming to a full stop you may turn right to turn left onto a one-way street unless a sign forbids it
When making a right turn, you should shoulder check to…
Make sure a cyclist or other road user is not beside you
Inertia is…
The tendency for moving objects to continue moving forward in a straight line
If a pedestrian is crossing the street with a guide dog, a driver should…
Give them extra room as they may be uncertain about where traffic is in relation to them
If you are going into a curve at high speed, why is taking your foot off the accelerator a good idea before the curve?
It is a good strategy to help slow you down without using your breaks in the curve
The beginning of a rainfall may cause roads to be particularly slippery because…
The water mixes with oil on the road
Can I listen to music from my electronic device while driving?
Yes, you can listen to music from an electronic device while driving, provided that it is connected to the in-vehicle audio system, and you don’t touch any electronic devices while operating the vehicle.
Why is it important to come to a complete stop for a yellow light when possible?
To avoid collision, it’s the law, and it is the safest thing to do
The best way to check for vehicles in the blind spots is by…
Looking over your shoulder
Letting up on the break just before hitting a large animal that you can’t avoid…
Lessens the chance of it going through the windshield
I am allowed to check my test messages in my vehicle…
When the vehicle is safely parked off the roadway
In the acceleration lane before merging on to a highway, a driver should…
Speed up to match the speed of traffic
When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on highways with speed limits of under 80 km/h, in addition to changing lanes, you must slow to…
40 km/h
If you are driving slowly and a line of cars forms behind you should…
Pull over and stop to let other drivers go by
What is most likely to make other drivers aggressive?
Not pulling over when a line of traffic has formed behind you
If you don’t know what other drivers are going to do…
Yield the right of way to be safe
You are stopped for a school bus that has its red lights flashing. When may you proceed?
You must wait until the lights have stopped flashing. If the bus has a swing-out sign, it must also be pulled in
A driver should not change lanes…
In intersections
Headlights must be used…
From 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise
As a driver you should…
Constantly check the sides of the road and all of your mirrors, as well as the road ahead
You’re driving around a curve and you start to lose traction. What should you do?
Ease off of the accelerator and re-apply gently when you regain traction
Do you have to stop at intersections with no lights or stop signs (i.e. an uncontrolled intersection)?
No, but you should slow down and be prepared to yield to other road users
To identify hazards in your surroundings while driving, you should…
Scan the driving environment regularly
