Overveiw Flashcards

1
Q

Directions given by a police officer overrule…?

A

All traffic signs and signals

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2
Q

Travelling at high speeds increases fuel consumption. For every 10 km/h above 90 km/h, you will burn how much more fuel?

A

10%

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3
Q

What is the driver of a motor vehicle not permitted to carry in a house or boat trailer?

A

Persons

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4
Q

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit on a provincial highway outside an urban area is…?

A

100 km/h

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5
Q

When parking facing downhill you should…?

A

Turn your front wheels towards the curb or right shoulder

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6
Q

The key to emergency braking is to:

A

Stop the vehicle as quickly as possible without locking the wheels

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7
Q

If a pedestrian is using a white cane it indicates that…?

A

The pedestrian is visually impaired

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8
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A yield sign indicates that…?

A

You must slow down, stop if necessary and go only when the way is clear

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9
Q

If a tire blows out you should…?

A

Take your foot off the gas pedal and steer the vehicle firmly in the direction you want to go

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10
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Where there are no posted speed limits the maximum speed in cities, towns, villages and built-up areas is…?

A

50km/h

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11
Q

Vehicles approaching a steady red traffic light may…?

A

Turn left from a one-way street to a one-way street, after a complete stop, unless prohibited

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12
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At an uncontrolled intersection (without traffic signs or traffic lights), you should yield the right-of-way to…?

A

Any vehicle on your right

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13
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If your vehicle is having mechanical problems, you should…?

A

Change lanes safely and move off the road

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14
Q

Before moving off from a parked position, you should…?

A

Always signal and check for traffic, pulling out only when it is safe to do so

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15
Q

How close may you legally park to a fire hydrant?

A

5m

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16
Q

The minimum safe following distance in traffic is…?

A

A two second gap to the vehicle ahead

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17
Q

A pedestrian facing a flashing or steady hand or don’t walk symbol should…?

A

Not start to cross but finish crossing the street if they have already started

18
Q

It is illegal to pass another vehicle when:

A

Approaching vehicles are too close
A solid yellow line is on your side of the centre line outside of urban areas
A sign indicates a no-passing zone

19
Q

A yield sign indicates that…?

A

You must slow down, stop if necessary and go only when the way is clear

20
Q

Wearing a seat belt in a collision will…?

A

Decrease your chance of being injured or killed

21
Q

A solid white lane on a roadway means…?

A

Lane changing is not permitted

22
Q

When entering a freeway you should…?

A

Signal and increase your speed to merge smoothly with traffic

23
Q

If there is no stop line or marked crosswalk at an intersection, you must stop within how many metres of the intersecting roadway?

24
Q

When driving in heavy fog, you should use…?

A

Low beam headlights

25
When two vehicles approach a four-way stop sign intersection at right angles to each other and at the same time:
The vehicle approaching from the right should be given the courtesy of proceeding first
26
A school bus with red signal lights flashing is stopped. What does the law require you to do?
Stop 20 meters away
27
Most automobile skids are a result of:...?
Driving too fast
28
Upon approaching a stop sign, a driver must...?
Stop then proceed when safe to do so
29
A broken line at the left of your lane means...?
You may pass if the way is clear
30
In all conditions you should drive at a speed that will allow you to...?
Stop within a safe distance
31
To obtain a class 7 learner’s driver’s licence you must:
be 14 years of age or older
32
Hydroplaning can cause your vehicle to skid. Hydroplaning is caused by...?
Your tires riding on top of the water
33
What is meant by the term "space cushion"?
The space all around your vehicle
34
Glare can blind you in the daytime or at night. If glare makes it difficult to see the road you should...?
Slow down
35
The law requires that the wheels of a parked vehicle are within what maximum distance from the curb?
50 cm
36
You must signal when...?
Moving from the curb or parking lane Changing lanes Turning
37
Solid white lines indicate that...?
Lane changing is not permitted
38
If a vehicle is equipped with ABS and a driver needs to perform emergency braking, s/he should...?
Apply steady firm pressure to the brake pedal
39
If your vehicle comes equipped with an air bag system, Transport Canada recommends that you should position yourself at least...?
25 centimeters from the steering wheel
40
When you are preparing to make a right turn, you should shoulder check to...?
Make sure another vehicle is not beside you
41
What is the best way to ensure that there are no vehicles or cyclists in your blind spot?
Make a shoulder check
42
When you are following a motorcycle, allow extra space between your vehicle and the motorcycle because...?
Motorcycles can stop in a very short distance