Sharing the Road
Where 57% of all fatal and major injuries occurred at or near (between 2017 and 2021).
What are intersections?
An incorrect belief about this product, especially by youth, is that it doesn't impair you nearly as much as alcohol.
What is cannabis?
A maximum of 20 km/h
What is the speed limit on multi-use pathways?
A white front one and a red rear one, according to the Highway Traffic Act.
What lights must cyclists have on their bikes?
One of the potential dangers when driving on a rural road on a dry, clear evening.
What are deer or wildlife on the road?
The speed this type of vehicle approaching an intersection is the hardest to judge, so be extra cautious when turning left in front of one.
What are motorcycles?
Drivers who do this are six times more likely to be involved in a collision.
What is texting or check a device while driving?
Only pass a bus on this side.
What is the left or driver's side?
The distance a motorist must be from a cyclist before passing, otherwise there may be a $500 fine and 3 demerit points.
What is one metre?
This defensive maneuver is generally discouraged because the driver may lose control.
What is swerving to avoid hitting wildlife?
Cyclists stopped at a red light should not be in this area of a truck or car next to them.
What are blind spots?
Formed in 1989, this non-profit works to stop impaired driving and support the victims and survivors of those violent crimes.
What is MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)?
You need a working one on your bike. It's the law.
What is a bell or horn?
The province indicates that these devices can be installed only with a warning sign about them and a posted speed limit.
What are automated speed enforcement cameras?
A safety feature that alerts drivers who are veering into the oncoming lane by making a load noise when in contact with tires.
What is a rumble strip?
Ottawa already has many of these and continues to add new ones, as they prevent serious, T-bone style collisions.
What are roundabouts?
67%
What is the percentage of fatal and major injury collisions from 2017-2021 that involved high-risk driver behaviour?
A shared lane marked with chevrons, a bicycle and possibly green paint.
What is a sharrow?
This is a special roadway designation that The Highway Traffic Act permits municipalities to create, where fines can be increased.
What are Community Safety Zones?
Three risky behaviours that drivers themselves can prevent.
What is distracted driving, impaired driving and speeding?
It's a province-wide approach to roadway engineering for the safety, comfort and mobility for all users.
What is 'Complete Streets'?
"I'm a safe driver", thinks almost everyone, and blames collisions on these factors.
What are other drivers or road users or the road infrastructure or weather conditions?
A danger to watch out for when cycling beside a parked car.
What is dooring?
The first-time penalties for impaired driving in Ontario.
What are a 90-day suspension, a 7-day vehicle impoundment and a $550 penalty?
This safety feature is a 30-degree angle at the side of rural two-lane roads that reduces collisions by enabling drivers to more safety return to the road.
What is a safety edge?