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1 - If you are in an accident with no personal injuries, but damages are over $1000, you should?

1. Exchange information with the other party and leave

2. Leave the scene as 'no fault' insurance handles this

3. Call the police and give them information about the accident and damages

4. All of the above

2 - When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with its red lights flashing, you must?...

1. Maintain the posted rate of speed for the area

2. Slow down and drive cautiously. You must leave one lane clearance between you and an emergency vehicle if there are multiple lanes in your direction

3. Slow down, stop and pull over to the right

4. Slow down, stop and pull over to the left

3 - How much time do you have to surrender your license, vehicle permit (or copy) and insurance when asked by a police officer?

1. Immediately

2. Within 12 hours

3. Within 24 hours

4. You do not have to, they will look you up in the system

4 - When can you pass on the right?

1. You can only pass on the right if there is an emergency

2. You may never pass on the right

3. On one-way or multi-lane roads, when passing a streetcar or a vehicle turning left

4. On any type of road providing there is an unpaved shoulder

5 - When can you remove your seatbelt while driving?

1. When you are the only person in the car

2. When you are backing up

3. If you are a G driver

4. If you are on a country road

6 - What do the markings on the road mean and what does the sign represent in the picture?

1. There is a two-way left turn lane in the centre for traffic going in both directions

2. There is an extra lane for driving in

3. There is a left turn lane in the centre for those travelling south

4. There is a left turn in the centre for those travelling north

7 - When do you stop for school buses if there is a median?

1. Whenever you approach and see one

2. Never, because they will stop for you

3. Whenever they stop

4. Only if you are behind a stopped bus which has its upper red alternating lights flashing

8 - What should you do if you have a tire blow-out?

1. Honk your horn for help

2. Stop and put on your hazard lights

3. Step on the gas pedal and quickly move off the road

4. Firmly steer into the direction you want to go and remove your foot from the gas pedal

9 - If a traffic light is red, but there is a green arrow pointing left, what does that mean?

1. Vechicles in the left turning lane may turn right

2. Vehicles in the left turning lane may turn left

3. No vehicles may turn

4. The direction of the green arrow indicates there is a one-way street

10 - What should you do when you hear bells or sirens or see flashing lights?

1. Slow down and move to the far left of the roadway but do not stop

2. Slow down, move to the far right of the roadway and stop when it is safe to do so. Do not block the shoulder if on a freeway

3. Come to a complete stop whereever you are

4. Speed up and keep the movement of the traffic going

11 - If you are turning left at an uncontrolled intersection and a pedestrian is crossing your path, who has the right-of-way?

1. You do. Come to a complete stop and make your turn

2. Any other car at the intersection that is turning a right

3. Whoever is more in a hurry goes first

4. You must yield the right-of-way to approaching traffic and/or to pedestrians crossing

12 - Which of the following is correct about seatbelts?

1. It is ok to put the seat belt under your shoulder if it is hurting your neck

2. Seatbelts can be used for small children

3. The shoulder belt must always cross over the collar bone, not over the neck

4. The lap belt must always cross over the abdomen

13 - High Occupancy Vehicle lanes on provincial highways are reserved for vehicles carrying at least how many passengers?

1. The driver plus 1 other passenger for a total of 2

2. The driver plus 2 other passengers for a total of 3

3. The driver plus 3 other passengers for a total of 4

4. The driver plus 4 other passengers for a total of 5

14 - If you change the colour of your vehicle, what are you required to do?

1. Nothing, just make sure your vehicle meets safety road standards

2. Tell the Driver and Licence Issuing Office within 6 days of the change

3. Tell the Driver and Vehicle Licence Issuing Office within 60 days of the change

4. Book an emissions test with Drive Clean

15 - What does this hand signal mean?

1. Driver in vehicle is exiting a highway

2. Driver in vehicle is slowing down or stopping

3. Driver in vehicle is turning left

4. Driver in vehicle is turning right

16 - What do double solid pavement markings mean?

1. No vehicles may pass in either direction

2. Vehicles travelling on the right may pass when the way is clear

3. Vehicles travelling on the left may pass when the way is clear

4. Both vehicles may pass in either direction when the way is clear

17 - When you come to a railway crossing, there are flashing signal lights, what must you do?

1. Continue slowly because flashing lights are only a warning to drive slow

2. Stop and then proceed slowly across the tracks

3. Stop and wait for the signal lights to stop flashing

4. Drive around the gate or barrier to avoid getting stuck on the tracks

18 - Wehicle tires are critical for safety and they must meet which of the following standards?

1. Have a minimum tread of 1.5 mm

2. Match on all 4 wheels as some combinations are illegal

3. Not have any knots, exposed cords, bumps, bulges, etc., making them unsafe

4. All of the above

19 - What must you do when changing lanes?

1. Signal and steer into lane slowly

2. Check mirrors and blind spots for space, signal, check for a space again, steer into lane

3. Signal and steer into lane quickly to get into lane safely

4. Sound horn, signal and move slowly

20 - If driving and your brakes fail what should you do?

1. Sound horn and steer into a clear area

2. Turn off the ignition

3. Keep your foot on the brake and apply strong downward pressure

4. Pump the brakes to restore hydraulic brake pressure

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