Road Safety and Traffic Rules Quiz

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Where should the left hand be placed when holding the steering wheel?

At the bottom of the steering wheel

What is the purpose of an acceleration lane?

To merge onto the highway

What does a flashing yellow traffic light indicate?

Proceed with caution

What is the correct procedure for turning right at a red traffic light?

Signal and make sure there is no sign prohibiting the turn, stop, look left and right, yield the right-of-way, then proceed

During what hours are school zone speed limits in effect on school days?

8:30 A.M. to 1 hour after sunset

What does this sign indicate?

Reserved lane for buses

What does the sign indicate?

School zone

What should a driver do if another vehicle attempts to merge from an acceleration lane on the right?

Yield to the merging vehicle

What does a single solid white line between driving lanes in an urban area mean?

Lane changing is not permitted

What is a 'parking lane' as defined in the Basic Licence Driver's Handbook?

That portion of a primary highway between the edge of the roadway to the right of the direction of traffic and the nearest solid white line, not being the centre line, marked on the roadway

What is the purpose of shoulder checking?

To check for vehicles in the blind spot

When should a driver return to their lane after passing a truck?

Once they have cleared the truck's front bumper

When turning from a one-way road onto a one-way road, what is allowed?

Straight through or right turn

What must a vehicle exiting a parking lot onto a roadway do?

Must come to a complete stop

When approaching a railway crossing with a flashing red light and bell, what should you do?

Stop at least 5 metres from the nearest rail until the train has passed

What is the recommended method for travelling through a curve on a highway?

Reduce speed before the curve, stay in the lane and gently accelerate after entering the curve

What does this sign indicate?

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and traffic

Why is it not safe to pass a loaded log-haul truck that is turning?

Because the truck may swing wide

What is the main reason why a driver should not attempt to pass a loaded log-haul truck during a turn?

Because the overhang of the logs could block all the lanes on a highway

What does the sign indicate?

A pedestrian activated signal ahead

When encountering a funeral procession that is crossing an intersection, what should you do?

Yield the right-of-way and do not break through the procession

If your vehicle's right tires travel off the paved portion of the roadway, what should you do?

Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel, ease off the gas pedal, and then gradually return

What does the sign indicate?

A school zone ahead

Why do loaded log-haul trucks obey the 6-second rule for turns?

To allow the driver to fully concentrate on the turn

What is the maximum distance that a vehicle's front wheel must be within when completing an angle park?

25 cm

In an urban area, what does it mean when a pedestrian is standing at a crosswalk with their arm raised at approximately right angles to their body and pointing to the opposite curb?

Drivers must stop and yield to the pedestrian

What does a sign indicating 'Divided highway ends' mean?

Divided highway ends

What should a driver do when approaching an intersection displaying a steady yellow traffic light?

Stop before the intersection unless the stop cannot be made in safety

What does a solid yellow line together with a broken yellow line on the center of a highway indicate?

If the solid line is on your side, passing is permitted

What does a sign indicating 'Pavement ends' signify?

Pavement ends

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