Rules of the road Flashcards

1
Q

What do yellow pavement marking mean?

A

Yellow lines seperate traffic traveling in opposite directions.

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2
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What do white pavement markings mean?

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White lines seperate traffic traveling in the same direction.

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3
Q

A solid line at the left of your lane

A

You should not pass the line. (even if it’s next to another not solid line)

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4
Q

A broken line at the left of your lane

A

It is safe to pass if the way is clear (if you have a broken line next to a solid line, follow the one that is to the left of your lane, closest to you)

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5
Q

What are broken lines that are wider and closer together than regular broken lines called

A

Continuity lines

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6
Q

What do continuity lines on your LEFT side mean?

A

The lane you are in is ending or exiting and you must change lanes

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7
Q

What do continuity lines on your RIGHT side mean?

A

Your lane will continue unaffected (don’t do anything).

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8
Q

A white arrow painted at an intersection

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If you are in the lane that the arrow is in, you must move in the direction that the arrow is pointing.

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9
Q

How should you sit when you are getting ready to drive? (3 points).

A

Sit straight in the driver’s seat. You should be able to see the ground four metres ahead of your car. The back of your head should be directly in the middle of the headrest. Finally, find your blind spots.

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10
Q

How do you find your blind spots before driving? (1 point)

A

Look in your mirrors and adjust to figure out where your blind spots are (areas on each side of the car where you cannot see just from looking in the mirrors). Adjust your mirrors so there are the least blind spots possible.

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10
Q

What is the best way to adjust your interior window?

A

Try to position the interior window (the one inside the car) so that its centre shows the centre of your back window.

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11
Q

What is the best way to adjust your left outside mirror?

A

Lean towards the window, move the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your car. (you should be able to see directly behind the car).

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12
Q

What is the best way to adjust your right outside mirror?

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Same as the left exterior (you should be able to just see the back of the car). Lean to the centre of the car to reach it.

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13
Q

How can you determine the blind spots of your car?

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Have someone walk around it and determine when you can and cannot see them just through the mirrors.

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14
Q

Consequences for not wearing a seatbelt?

A

2 demerit points, and/or a fine

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15
Q

Consequences for a passenger under 16 not wearing a seatbelt?

A

Receiving demerit points and/or fine

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16
Q

Can you drive with a small child who is not in a proper car seat/booster seat?

A

nope

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17
Q

If you are found guilty of going the wrong way on a one-way road, ____ demerit points will be added to your driving record.

A

3

18
Q

You will receive _____ the first time you are convicted of a Criminal Code offence.

A

1-year licence suspension

19
Q

A G2 driver age 19 or younger who has more than 6 months of driving experience may carry ____ unrelated passenger(s) age 19 or younger between midnight and 5:00 a.m.

A

3

20
Q

If you are found guilty of backing on a highway or driving too slowly, ____ demerit points will be added to your driving record.

A

2

21
Q

If you are convicted of following too closely (tailgating), ____ demerit points will be added to your driving record.

A

4

22
Q

Do NOT park anywhere that you don’t have a clear view for at least _____ metres in both directions.

A

125

23
Q

If a fully licensed driver is convicted of using a hand-held electronic device while driving, they will face which of the following penalties for a first offence?

A

Fine of up to $1000, 3 demerit points

24
Q

While driving, a Class G1 learner must be supervised by an accompanying driver. The blood-alcohol level of the accompanying driver must be less than

A

0.05%

25
Q

A G2 driver age 19 or younger who has 6 months or less of driving experience may carry ____ unrelated passenger(s) age 19 or younger between midnight and 5:00 a.m.

A

1 (if you have more than 6-months experience, you can carry up to 3)

26
Q

If you are found guilty of carrying a child passenger who is not properly secured, ____ demerit points will be added to your driving record.

A

2

27
Q

You may NOT park within _______ of an intersection that is NOT controlled by traffic lights.

A

9 metres

28
Q

What is a class G vehicle? (a vehicle that a fully licensed class G holder can drive)

A

Allowed to drive any car, van or small truck or combination of vehicle and towed vehicle up to 11,000 kilograms provided the vehicle towed is not over 4,600 kilograms. A pickup truck towing a house trailer exceeds 4,600 kilograms, but the total combined weight of the truck and trailer does not exceed 11,000 kilograms is deemed a Class G vehicle.

29
Q

Rules when you have only your G1 (5 points)

A
  1. blood alcohol level of 0
  2. No driving alone: accompanying driver must sit in the front seat, have a valid G license, have at least 4 years of driving experience, and blood alcohol level of less than 0.05%
  3. Each person in the vehicle must have a working seatbelt
  4. You can’t drive on 400 series highways with a speed limit higher than 80 kph unless your accompanying driver is a licensed driving instructor, in which case you can drive anywhere
  5. You cannot drive between midnight and 5 a.m.
30
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Rules when you have your G2 (after you pass your G1 exit test)

A
  1. Blood alcohol level must be 0
  2. Each person in the vehicle must be using a working seatbelt
    BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND 5 AM ONLY:
  3. In the first 6 months of having your G2, you can only have one person aged 19 or younger in the car with yo
  4. For the rest of the time your have your G2, you can carry up to 3 passengers 19 or younger
31
Q

What three ideas is defensive driving based on?

A

Visibility (pay attention to everything, use your light signals so people can see you), space (stay the right amount of space away from other drivers), communication (make eye contact, use your horn).

32
Q

What regulations are there on headlights at night?

A

They must shine white light that can be seen from at least 150m in front and can illuminate objects at least 110m away

33
Q

When you are using high beam headlights, when should you switch to low beam?

A

Within 150m of an oncoming vehicle, or less than 60m behind another vehicle unless you are passing it.

34
Q

At what times are you required to turn on your headlights?

A

half an hour before sunset until half an hour after sunrise.

35
Q

At what times are you required to turn on your headlights?

A

half an hour before sunset until half an hour after sunrise, or in any weather conditions that stop you from being able to see 150m in front of you

36
Q

When picturing the steering wheel as a clock, where should your hands be?

A

9 o clock and 3 o clock

37
Q

When there is no posted speed limit, what speed limit should you assume?

A

50 kph in cities, towns, and villages, 80 kph everywehre else

38
Q

When police directions differ from those of traffic lights and signs, who should you follow?

A

police

39
Q

How should you pull over when you are signaled to?

A

As far right as you safely can

40
Q

What rule should you follow to maintain the right amount of distance between yourself and the vehicle in front of you?

A

You should be two seconds apart (two second rule)

41
Q

How far must you be from cyclists when passing them, and what are the consequences of not doing so?

A

1 metre, a fine and two demirit points

42
Q

Controlled vs uncontrolled intersections (definitions)

A

controlled: traffic lights or signs, uncontrolled do not have these things