Road Rules and Safety

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What is required to operate a motor vehicle?

A valid vehicle inspection
A valid driver's license (correct)
A valid vehicle registration
A valid vehicle insurance

In what cases must an accident be reported to the police?

When there is damage to government property
When there is personal injury or damage exceeds $100 (correct)
When damage exceeds $500
When there is personal injury or damage exceeds $1000

When are lower beam headlights required to be used?

When approaching an intersection
When following another vehicle within 60m (correct)
When driving at night
When driving in foggy conditions

What is not permitted while traveling on a highway?

Carrying passengers in a house or boat trailer (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle?

Pull to the right as far as possible and stop (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who has the right-of-way over all others at an intersection when the signal light is green?

Pedestrians crossing with the light (C) Signup and view all the answers

When are you required to report an accident to the police?

When both someone has been hurt or killed and the damage is over $1000 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to your demerit points after a 60-day suspension?

They are reduced to 2 points (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for driving while your licence is suspended for the first time?

A fine between $1000 and $5000 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when meeting another vehicle with blinding bright lights at night?

Look slightly to the right-hand side (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who has the right-of-way at an uncontrolled intersection when two cars arrive at the same time?

The one approaching from the right (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what lane should you drive when you intend to make a right-hand turn?

Close to the right-hand side of the roadway (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your vehicle becomes disabled on the highway?

Park with all your four wheels off the travelled highway, if possible (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended following distance at a speed of 50 km/h?

Three car lengths behind the other vehicle (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a defensive driver?

Considers what other drivers might do and is always prepared (D) Signup and view all the answers

When taking any medication, what should you do before driving?

Consult your doctor about the effects before driving (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct hand-and-arm signal for slowing or stopping?

Arm out and down (A) Signup and view all the answers

If you are caught driving while your licence is suspended, what will happen to your vehicle?

It will be impounded for 45 days (B) Signup and view all the answers

When exiting an expressway, what should you do?

Give yourself plenty of time to move over to the lane closest to the exit and slow down smoothly (B) Signup and view all the answers

When two drivers enter an intersection from opposite directions at the same time, who has the right-of-way?

The one going straight has the right-of-way (A) Signup and view all the answers

When should you reduce your speed below the posted speed limits?

In all of the above situations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when approaching a sign that reads 'merging traffic'?

Adjust your speed and position to avoid a collision with other vehicles (C) Signup and view all the answers

When are drivers who have vision restrictions noted on their driver's license required to wear glasses or contact lenses?

When driving (A) Signup and view all the answers

What may happen if you are involved in an accident due to your use of a cellular phone while driving?

Your insurance will increase (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should a driver do if another driver dims their lights?

Increase your following distance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should a driver do before entering a highway from a private road or driveway?

Yield to all vehicles on the highway (A) Signup and view all the answers

How long do demerit points remain on a driver's record?

Two years from the date of the offence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is Highway 407?

An express toll route (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of automobile skids?

Driving too fast (C) Signup and view all the answers

When are roadways most slippery?

The first rain after a dry spell (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Operating a motor vehicle requires:

A valid driver's license.

When to report an accident:

When there is personal injury or damage exceeding $100.