When a school bus is stopped on a road that does not have a median strip, and its upper alternating red lights are flashing, what must you do?
A) Speed up and pass it before children step off.
B) Stop at least 20 metres away if approaching from the front, or at a safe distance if coming from behind.
C) Slow down to 20 km/h and pass with caution.
D) Stop only if you are travelling in the same direction as the bus.
B) Stop at least 20 metres away if approaching from the front, or at a safe distance if coming from behind.
What is the safest way to pull out of a skid?
A) Brake hard and hold the steering wheel straight.
B) Shift the car into neutral and pump the brakes.
C) Steer in the opposite direction of the skid.
D) Ease off the gas pedal and steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go.
D is correct because sudden braking or over-steering will worsen a skid. Easing off the pedals allows the tires to regain traction, and steering where you want to go aligns the wheels with the vehicle's momentum.
What does a flashing blue light on a vehicle moving on a public road signify?
A) A private security vehicle patrolling the area.
B) A wide or oversized commercial load.
C) A snow removal vehicle or winter maintenance equipment.
D) A volunteer firefighter responding to an emergency
C is correct because Ontario uses flashing blue lights specifically to identify snowplows and winter road maintenance vehicles working in low-visibility conditions.
volunteer firefighters use flashing green lights.
What is the minimum following distance you should maintain behind another vehicle under normal, ideal driving conditions?
A) A distance of at least one car length.
B) A time gap of at least two seconds.
C) A distance of exactly 10 metres.
D) A time gap of at least five seconds. What is the minimum following distance you should maintain behind another vehicle under normal, ideal driving conditions?
A) A distance of at least one car length.
B) A time gap of at least two seconds.
C) A distance of exactly 10 metres.
D) A time gap of at least five seconds.
🟢 B is correct because the standard safe following distance under ideal conditions is the "two-second rule," which naturally adjusts for your speed.
When sharing the road with cyclists, how much distance should a motorist maintain when passing a bicycle?
A) At least 1 metre of space.
B) At least 30 centimetres of space.
C) No specific distance, as long as you do not hit them.
D) At least 3 metres of space.
A - because the Highway Traffic Act mandates that motor vehicles must maintain a minimum distance of 1 metre when passing a cyclist to prevent collisions.
At an intersection without traffic signs or signals, two vehicles arrive at the same time. Which vehicle has the right-of-way?
A) The vehicle on the left.
B) The vehicle on the right.
C) The vehicle that is travelling faster.
D) The larger vehicle.
B) The vehicle on the right.
because standard right-of-way rules state that if two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
When approaching a yield sign at an intersection, what does the law require you to do?
A) Come to a complete stop, regardless of traffic.
B) Maintain your speed and blow your horn to warn others.
C) Slow down, look for oncoming traffic, and stop if necessary to let others cross safely.
D) Accelerate quickly to merge ahead of any oncoming traffic.
C) Slow down, look for oncoming traffic, and stop if necessary to let others cross safely.
When approaching a railway crossing with flashing red lights and a warning bell ringing, what is the minimum distance you must stop from the nearest rail?
A) At least 5 metres.
B) At least 15 metres.
C) At least 1.5 metres.
D) At least 20 metres.
A is correct because the law dictates you must stop at least 5 metres back from the nearest rail of a railway crossing to stay clear of the passing train's overhang.
When a police vehicle or ambulance with flashing lights and sirens approaches from behind, what are you required to do?
A) Maintain your speed and stay in your lane.
B) Speed up to stay out of the emergency vehicle's way.
C) Bring your vehicle to a stop right where you are in traffic.
D) Pull over to the right as far as possible and come to a complete stop.
D) Pull over to the right as far as possible and come to a complete stop.
When entering a roundabout or traffic circle, which vehicles have the right-of-way?
A) Vehicles already inside the roundabout.
B) Vehicles entering the roundabout from the busiest street.
C) The vehicle that is travelling at the highest speed.
D) Large trucks and commercial vehicles entering from any direction
A is correct because drivers entering a roundabout must yield to traffic already circulating inside the ring.
Under the graduated licensing system, what is the maximum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) allowed for a G1 or G2 driver?
A) 0.05%
B) 0.08%
C) Zero (0.00%)
D) 0.02%
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You are driving at night and an oncoming vehicle approaches with their high-beam headlights on. Where should you look to avoid being temporarily blinded?
A) Look directly into the oncoming headlights to judge their distance.
B) Look up at the sky or your interior roof.
C) Close your eyes tightly for two seconds until they pass.
D) Look up and to the right, focusing on the right edge of your lane or the shoulder line.
D is correct because looking down and to the right uses the peripheral vision to track the road edge, preventing the high beams from blinding your central vision.
What does a solid white line painted on the roadway between two lanes of traffic mean?
A) You are permitted to change lanes here at any time.
B) This is a lane reserved for bicycles and buses only.
C) You should stay in your lane and not cross the line unless absolutely necessary.
D) The lane is ending and you must merge immediately.
C) You should stay in your lane and not cross the line unless absolutely necessary.
When two vehicles approach a four-way stop intersection from opposite directions at the exact same time, and one vehicle intends to turn left while the other intends to go straight, who must yield?
A) The vehicle going straight must yield to the turning vehicle.
B) The vehicle turning left must yield to the vehicle going straight.
C) Whichever vehicle is larger has the right-of-way.
D) Both vehicles must wait until a third vehicle arrives to break the tie.
B) The vehicle turning left must yield to the vehicle going straight.
You are driving in heavy fog and visibility is severely reduced. Which lights should you turn on?
A) Your high-beam headlights.
B) Your parking lights only.
C) Your low-beam headlights.
D) Your hazard warning flashers while driving at regular speed.
C is correct because low beams direct light down onto the road. This reduces the amount of light that reflects off the fog and back into your eyes.