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What is the basic speed limit outside town, city, or village?
What is the basic speed limit outside town, city, or village?
- 120 km/h
- 80 km/h
- 60 km/h
- 100 km/h (correct)
It is required to look over the left shoulder when backing a passenger vehicle.
It is required to look over the left shoulder when backing a passenger vehicle.
True (A)
What should you do when approaching a green right turn arrow and a red light?
What should you do when approaching a green right turn arrow and a red light?
Proceed when safe.
What is the purpose of a 15 point demerit system?
What is the purpose of a 15 point demerit system?
You should leave extra room before returning to your lane after passing a large truck.
You should leave extra room before returning to your lane after passing a large truck.
To turn right on a red traffic light, you must _____.
To turn right on a red traffic light, you must _____.
What does a diamond sign inside a green circle indicate?
What does a diamond sign inside a green circle indicate?
A single solid line in an urban area permits lane changing.
A single solid line in an urban area permits lane changing.
What is the purpose of a parking lane?
What is the purpose of a parking lane?
What does shoulder checking involve?
What does shoulder checking involve?
A traffic lane with an illuminating red 'X' allows travel.
A traffic lane with an illuminating red 'X' allows travel.
When can parents withdraw their consent for a minor under 18?
When can parents withdraw their consent for a minor under 18?
What should a driver do when approaching a yield sign?
What should a driver do when approaching a yield sign?
What does overdriving refer to?
What does overdriving refer to?
Under a GDL program, a driver receives 2 demerits for having more passengers than seat belts.
Under a GDL program, a driver receives 2 demerits for having more passengers than seat belts.
Is the 2 second rule accurate at any speed?
Is the 2 second rule accurate at any speed?
A driver must stop at a flashing red light.
A driver must stop at a flashing red light.
It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that passengers under ____ years old are properly restrained.
It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that passengers under ____ years old are properly restrained.
What is the maximum distance a wheel can be from the curb when parallel parking?
What is the maximum distance a wheel can be from the curb when parallel parking?
A driver is always responsible for changes in their ability to drive.
A driver is always responsible for changes in their ability to drive.
The minimum requirement for a GDL program is ____ years for a class 5 driver.
The minimum requirement for a GDL program is ____ years for a class 5 driver.
What does a large 'X' painted on the pavement indicate?
What does a large 'X' painted on the pavement indicate?
What is the fine for combined damages to property?
What is the fine for combined damages to property?
Drivers should allow sufficient space when stopping behind another vehicle.
Drivers should allow sufficient space when stopping behind another vehicle.
What should a driver do when recovering from a skid?
What should a driver do when recovering from a skid?
A slow-moving vehicle must display a sign when traveling at _____ km/h.
A slow-moving vehicle must display a sign when traveling at _____ km/h.
A driver must cross the path of an approaching vehicle when turning left at a green traffic light.
A driver must cross the path of an approaching vehicle when turning left at a green traffic light.
What is a weave zone?
What is a weave zone?
A road test is refused if the vehicle is not mechanically safe.
A road test is refused if the vehicle is not mechanically safe.
A driver is permitted to exceed the speed limit when passing another car.
A driver is permitted to exceed the speed limit when passing another car.
The teacher and student crossing sign indicates a ____ area.
The teacher and student crossing sign indicates a ____ area.
Speed limits do not have to be obeyed at all times.
Speed limits do not have to be obeyed at all times.
What is threshold braking?
What is threshold braking?
You should drive close to the right curb when approached by an emergency vehicle with a siren.
You should drive close to the right curb when approached by an emergency vehicle with a siren.
What is the braking procedure to bring a vehicle to a normal smooth stop?
What is the braking procedure to bring a vehicle to a normal smooth stop?
Seat belts should be worn at all times.
Seat belts should be worn at all times.
A driver entering a traffic circle must yield to vehicles already in the circle.
A driver entering a traffic circle must yield to vehicles already in the circle.
What is a deceleration lane?
What is a deceleration lane?
When turning left from a two-way road into a one-way road, where should you enter?
When turning left from a two-way road into a one-way road, where should you enter?
Vehicles on the left must yield right of way at an uncontrolled T intersection.
Vehicles on the left must yield right of way at an uncontrolled T intersection.
What should a driver do when they want to turn left from a one-way road?
What should a driver do when they want to turn left from a one-way road?
How should you position your hands when reversing in a straight line?
How should you position your hands when reversing in a straight line?
An acceleration lane is marked with broken markings.
An acceleration lane is marked with broken markings.
GDL class 7 drivers are permitted to drive between midnight and 5 am.
GDL class 7 drivers are permitted to drive between midnight and 5 am.
A flashing yellow light indicates that the traffic will turn red.
A flashing yellow light indicates that the traffic will turn red.
What are the hours for a school zone?
What are the hours for a school zone?
What should a driver do when driving in the right lane on a highway?
What should a driver do when driving in the right lane on a highway?
Front wheels should be turned to the left when parked uphill on a two-way road with a curb.
Front wheels should be turned to the left when parked uphill on a two-way road with a curb.
You should not stop behind a school bus with red lights flashing.
You should not stop behind a school bus with red lights flashing.
The recommended time for road scanning when traveling to urban areas is _____ seconds.
The recommended time for road scanning when traveling to urban areas is _____ seconds.
A shoulder check to the left is needed before leaving parallel parking on the right side of the road.
A shoulder check to the left is needed before leaving parallel parking on the right side of the road.
You should stay to the right portion of the lane when approaching the top of a hill on a two-way highway.
You should stay to the right portion of the lane when approaching the top of a hill on a two-way highway.
What are playground zones hours?
What are playground zones hours?
Skids are mostly caused by driver error.
Skids are mostly caused by driver error.
The closest distance a driver can legally park a vehicle to a stop sign is _____ metres.
The closest distance a driver can legally park a vehicle to a stop sign is _____ metres.
A vehicle without a proper ID placard or license cannot park in a reserved parking area for persons with disabilities.
A vehicle without a proper ID placard or license cannot park in a reserved parking area for persons with disabilities.
The minimum distance that should be dimmed at night when approaching another vehicle from behind is _____ metres.
The minimum distance that should be dimmed at night when approaching another vehicle from behind is _____ metres.
Dual turns are permitted at any intersection regardless of markings.
Dual turns are permitted at any intersection regardless of markings.
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Study Notes
General Driving Regulations
- Speed limit outside towns, cities, or villages is 100 km/h.
- Minimum distance from curb when parallel parking is 50 cm.
- Driver is responsible for changes in their ability to drive.
- Traffic must yield to pedestrians when approaching a yield sign.
- Parking within 5 meters of a stop sign is prohibited.
Vehicle Operation and Safety
- Always check left shoulder and glance at the front when backing up a passenger vehicle.
- Ensure passengers under 16 years old are properly restrained.
- Use the 2-second rule to maintain safe following distance at any speed.
- When stopping behind another vehicle, leave enough space to switch lanes safely without reversing.
- Always wear seat belts and ensure all occupants do the same.
Specific Maneuvers and Procedures
- For right turns on a red light, signal, stop, check left and right, yield, and proceed when safe.
- When turning left from a two-way road into a one-way road, enter closest to the left curb.
- Drivers must steer in the direction they want the vehicle to go when recovering from a skid.
- To reverse in a straight line, use left hand on top of the steering wheel and look over the right shoulder.
Traffic Signs and Signals
- A diamond sign within a green circle indicates a dangerous goods route.
- A solid line in urban areas prohibits lane changes.
- An illuminated red 'X' means travel is not permitted in that lane.
- A flashing yellow light warns that traffic will turn red, requiring caution.
Special Conditions and Restrictions
- Slow-moving vehicles must display appropriate signage when traveling at 40 km/h.
- A GDL Class 7 license prohibits driving between midnight and 5 AM.
- Under the GDL program, drivers receive 2 demerits for having more passengers than available seat belts.
- Parents can withdraw consent for a child's driving until age 18 if they are unmarried and not self-supporting.
Road Conditions and Challenges
- A deceleration lane is used to reduce speed when exiting a highway.
- During merging, be prepared to adjust speed according to the acceleration lane's flow.
- Weave zones require driving between vehicles while accelerating into the highway.
Emergency and School Zones
- When approached by an emergency vehicle with sirens, drive close to the right curb and stop.
- School zones have specific hours: 8-9:30 AM, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM, and 3-4:30 PM.
- Playground zones extend from 8:30 AM until one hour after sunset.
Miscellaneous
- A railway crossing is marked with a large 'X' painted on the pavement.
- Damages to property resulting from an accident can incur fines up to $1,000.
- Drivers should scan the road for 12-15 seconds when traveling in urban areas.
- The GDL program requires a minimum of 2 years in the probationary class 5 driver status.
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