Road Rules & Regulations Flashcards

(56 cards)

1
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Use low beam headlights around vehicle when

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  • 150 metres from oncoming vehicle
  • Following vehicle within 60 metres
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Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UMC) under the Insurance Act

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UMC pays losses caused by hit-and-run drivers or uninsured “at fault” drivers

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3
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What to do before moving car from parked position when outside

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  • Check for traffic
  • Signal
  • Pull from curb when safe
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3
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What to do when descending steep hill

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  • Gear down
  • Allow engine to assist in braking
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Penalty for failing breathalyzer test or physical coordination test when impaired

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90 day licence suspension immediately

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4
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Actions for right turn against red signal light

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  • Stop
  • Signal
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5
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Flashing red signal light from traffic light or beacon

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Treat it as a stop sign.

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5
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Flashing blue light on vehicle.

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Snow removal equipment.

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Where should flares/reflectors be placed when truck disabled on road at 60 km/h or higher

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30 metres behind and in front of the vehicle.

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7
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Required distance between commercial vehicle on highway

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60 metres

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8
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Conviction of impaired driving at which level?

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0.08%

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Reasons for reducing speed below speed limit.

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  • Bad weather
  • Approaching and crossing intersection
  • Rush hour (stop/go traffic)
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9
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Penalty for criminal conviction of impaired driving in court

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Suspension for 1 year

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10
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Only effective way to remove alcohol from body

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Give body sufficient time to eliminate alcohol

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10
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If gas pedal stays down?

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Try to lift pedal with foot.

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11
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Except when overtaking/passing or making left turn, drivers should

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Always keep to the right

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11
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First thing to check before U-turn

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Traffic regulations

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11
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Accompanying drivers for G1 must have alcohol below what?

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0.05%

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12
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Actions for encountering dangerous whiteout conditions

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  • Emergency flashers
  • Pull off road completely into safe parking area
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13
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Reducing risk of hydroplaning

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  • Ensure tires have good tread depth and properly inflated
  • Reduce vehicle speed
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14
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Licence suspension for new drivers drinking

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30 days

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15
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Definition of overdriving headlights

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Incapable of stopping within visible distance

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16
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No. of days new Ontario residents have to register vehicles

17
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Which direction will car pull if front tire goes flat?

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Side having flat tire

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Minimum distance from emergency vehicle with sirens
150 metres
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Actions for accident w/ no damages exceeding $2,000
Move vehicles off road to enable traffic; else, do not move vehicle>! [check]
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When legal to turn left on red light?
From one to another one-way street
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Priority for vehicles entering intersection w/ no traffic light
Time, then right-of-way
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Why bad idea to turn steering wheel to left when waiting for left turn?
Another vehicle can push your vehicle into oncoming traffic
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G1 drivers can't drive on 400 series highways w/ limit exceeding
80 km/h
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Challenges of commercial vehicles for other vehicles
They make wide turns
25
Minimum distance behind and in front of school bus when lights flashing?
20 meters behind and in front
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When does driver's licence have to be renewed?
When renewal application received in mail or before licence expires
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Advanced green lights definition
- Flashing green light OR green light w/ left green arrow - Can go left, straight or right
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What to do if victim of road rage?
- Lock doors and remain in vehicle - Pull over and call cops - Attract attention (honk horn, use signals)
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How to approach stopped emergency vehicle/tow truck with lights flashing?
- Slow down and drive cautiously - Leave one lane clearance between emergency vehicle
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Left turn lanes MIGHT have own traffic light. What does green mean?
Vehicles in left lane can turn left if green
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When is it possible to pass on a shoulder?
If passing a vehicle turning left AND the shoulder is paved
30
How often should mirrors be checked?
Every five seconds.
31
Changes to inform MTO about
- Name - Address - Vehicle information
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What must be received from seller of used vehicle?
Used Vehicle Information Package
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What does vehicle registration include?
- Licence plates - Vehicle permit
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Never park anywhere you don't have a clear view of _____ in both directions.
125 metres.
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Don't park within _____ of nearest rail of railway crossing.
15 meters
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Don't park within _____ of a bridge.
100 meters
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Don't park within _____ of a public entrance to an open hotel, theatre or hall.
6 metres.
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Don't park within _____ of an intersection w/ traffic lights.
15 metres
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Don't park within _____ of an intersection w/out traffic lights.
9 meters.
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When should hazard lights be activated?
When in an emergency, NOT a temporary stop
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A three-point turn starts from the _____ of the road
Far-right side
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Two solid lines on pavement
Guide traffic away from fixed objects (ex: concrete islands)
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Never use cruise control
On wet or slippery surfaces
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Threshold braking
Using all braking force available without locking wheels
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To get vehicle from skid, first
Steer in direction of skid
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Vehicle impoundment duration when caught driving with suspended licence
45 days
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Where to turn wheels when parked uphill
- Without curb: Turn right - With curb: Turn left - Straight or downhill: Turn right