Practice test 2 of 10 — Ontario G1 test

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1. Question 1: D. No, not even briefly

   No stopping means you may not stop between the signs at all during the posted times, even to let someone out.

   Handbook: Traffic Signs and Lights: Signs — Regulatory signs

2. Question 2: C. Come to a complete stop, then go when safe

   At a flashing red light you must come to a complete stop and move through only when it is safe.

   Handbook: Traffic Signs and Lights: Traffic lights

3. Question 3: C. The lane is shared by cars and bicycles

   A sharrow shows the lane is shared, so bicycles or vehicles may be in it; watch for cyclists.

   Handbook: Safe and Responsible Driving: Sharing the road with other road users — Sharing the road with cyclists

4. Question 4: B. You may not enter this road

   The do not enter sign means you may not enter the road from this direction.

   Handbook: Traffic Signs and Lights: Signs — Regulatory signs

5. Question 5: A. The maximum safe speed for the curve

   A speed plate posted under a curve warning shows the maximum safe speed for the curve.

   Handbook: Traffic Signs and Lights: Signs — Warning signs

6. Question 6: C. The lane is for buses or cars with the posted number of people

   This sign marks a high-occupancy vehicle lane for buses or vehicles carrying at least the number of people shown.

   Handbook: Traffic Signs and Lights: Signs — High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) signs

7. Question 7: A. Slow down and scan both shoulders

   Animals are most active from dusk to dawn; slow down and scan the road from shoulder to shoulder.

   Handbook: Safe and Responsible Driving: Dealing with particular situations — Animals on the road

8. Question 8: B. Another road crosses ahead

   This sign warns of an intersection ahead; watch for traffic from both sides.

   Handbook: Traffic Signs and Lights: Signs — Warning signs

9. Question 9: D. Do not turn left at the intersection

   This regulatory sign means you may not turn left at the intersection.

   Handbook: Traffic Signs and Lights: Signs — Regulatory signs

10. Question 10: D. Two parallel white lines across the road

    A crosswalk is marked by two parallel white lines, but crosswalks at intersections are not always marked.

    Handbook: Traffic Signs and Lights: Pavement markings

11. Question 11: A. Let traffic in or near the intersection go first

    A yield sign means you must let traffic in the intersection or close to it go first, stopping if needed.

    Handbook: Traffic Signs and Lights: Signs — Yield sign

12. Question 12: B. Follow the temporary route shown

    A detour sign marks a temporary change from the normal route; follow it until you return to the regular route.

    Handbook: Traffic Signs and Lights: Signs — Temporary condition signs

13. Question 13: C. Merge safely into the lane to your left

    The right lane ends ahead; if you are in it, you must merge safely with traffic in the lane to the left.

    Handbook: Traffic Signs and Lights: Signs — Warning signs

14. Question 14: A. Speeding fines are doubled

    This sign enforces doubled Highway Traffic Act fines for speeding in a construction zone when workers are present.

    Handbook: Traffic Signs and Lights: Signs — Temporary condition signs

15. Question 15: A. A lane ahead is closed; merge into the open lane

    The lane ahead is closed for roadwork; obey the speed limit and merge with traffic in the open lane.

    Handbook: Traffic Signs and Lights: Signs — Temporary condition signs

16. Question 16: D. You may not begin your left turn now

    At these intersections you may not begin turning left after the green light appears for traffic going straight or turning right.

    Handbook: Traffic Signs and Lights: Traffic lights

17. Question 17: B. You are coming to a school zone

    The five-sided school zone sign warns that you are coming to a school zone: slow down and watch for children.

    Handbook: Traffic Signs and Lights: Signs — School zone sign

18. Question 18: B. You may or must do the activity shown

    A green circle means you may or must do what is shown inside; a red circle with a slash means it is not allowed.

    Handbook: Traffic Signs and Lights: Signs — Regulatory signs

19. Question 19: A. Drivers on both roads

    Where two roads join, drivers on both roads are equally responsible for a smooth and safe merge.

    Handbook: Traffic Signs and Lights: Signs — Warning signs

20. Question 20: C. Traffic lights ahead

    This sign warns of traffic lights ahead; slow down and be ready to stop.

    Handbook: Traffic Signs and Lights: Signs — Warning signs

21. Question 21: A. Traffic already in the roundabout

    Traffic in the roundabout has the right-of-way; look left and yield to it before entering.

    Handbook: Safe and Responsible Driving: Changing directions — Driving through roundabouts

22. Question 22: A. Right away, when asked

    Hand over your licence, permit and insurance right away when asked; you do not have 24 hours.

    Handbook: Safe and Responsible Driving: Driving along — Obey police

23. Question 23: C. A vehicle showing a valid permit for someone in it

    Never park in a disabled space unless you display an Accessible Parking Permit that belongs to you or a passenger.

    Handbook: Safe and Responsible Driving: Parking along roadways — Parking for people with disabilities

24. Question 24: D. Stay in the car with the doors locked

    Pull onto the shoulder, put on hazards and stay in your vehicle with the doors locked; do not raise the hood.

    Handbook: Safe and Responsible Driving: Dealing with emergencies — If you have trouble on a freeway

25. Question 25: A. No, it is illegal

    Speed-measuring warning devices are illegal; you can be fined and get demerit points.

    Handbook: Safe and Responsible Driving: Driving along — Obey speed limits

26. Question 26: A. Less than .05%

    The accompanying driver must have a blood-alcohol level of less than .05% while accompanying you.

    Handbook: Getting Your Driver's Licence — Level One (Class G1)

27. Question 27: B. No closer than 15 metres

    Do not park within nine metres of an intersection, or within 15 metres if it is controlled by traffic lights.

    Handbook: Safe and Responsible Driving: Parking along roadways — Parking along roadways

28. Question 28: A. Black ice

    Winter asphalt should look grey-white; black and shiny pavement may be covered in a thin layer of black ice.

    Handbook: Safe and Responsible Driving: Driving at night and in bad weather — Ice

29. Question 29: D. No closer than 150 metres

    It is illegal to follow within 150 metres of a fire vehicle responding to an alarm.

    Handbook: Safe and Responsible Driving: Dealing with particular situations — Reacting to an approaching emergency vehicle

30. Question 30: D. Stay behind and turn when the way is clear

    Do not pull up beside a bicycle or motorcycle turning left; stay behind and turn when it is clear.

    Handbook: Safe and Responsible Driving: Changing directions — Left turns

31. Question 31: C. At least 20 metres

    If you are coming from behind the bus, stop at least 20 metres away.

    Handbook: Safe and Responsible Driving: Stopping — Stopping for school buses

32. Question 32: A. Drop the turn, go straight when safe, then pull over

    Abandon the turn and clear the intersection by going straight when safe, then pull to the right and stop.

    Handbook: Safe and Responsible Driving: Dealing with particular situations — Reacting to an approaching emergency vehicle

33. Question 33: A. 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

    Drowsiness collisions tend to happen late at night and early morning, 2 to 6 a.m., and in the afternoon, 2 to 4 p.m.

    Handbook: Safe and Responsible Driving: Dealing with particular situations — Drowsy driving

34. Question 34: C. The left lane

    Use the left lane to turn left or go straight; use the right lane to turn right or go straight.

    Handbook: Safe and Responsible Driving: Changing directions — Driving through roundabouts

35. Question 35: A. Almost five times

    Crashing at 50 km/h or more above the posted highway limit makes death or serious injury almost five times more likely.

    Handbook: Other ways to lose your licence — Sanctions – dangerous behaviours

36. Question 36: A. About 30 centimetres at most

    Stop parallel to the curb or edge of the road, no more than about 30 centimetres away.

    Handbook: Safe and Responsible Driving: Parking along roadways — Roadside stop

37. Question 37: A. No closer than 6 metres

    Do not park within 6 metres of a public entrance to a hotel, theatre or public hall when it is open to the public.

    Handbook: Safe and Responsible Driving: Parking along roadways — Parking along roadways

38. Question 38: B. Opening your door with your far hand so you look back

    Open the driver's door with your right hand; this turns your body so you check for cyclists before opening.

    Handbook: Safe and Responsible Driving: Parking along roadways — Parking along roadways

39. Question 39: B. At least 12 months

    Level Two lasts at least 12 months; then you may take a road test for full Class G privileges.

    Handbook: Getting Your Driver's Licence — Level Two (Class G2)

40. Question 40: C. Vehicles on the road and people on the sidewalk

    When entering a road from a private road or driveway, yield to vehicles on the road and pedestrians on the sidewalk.

    Handbook: Safe and Responsible Driving: Driving through intersections — Yielding the right-of-way