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Pages in Driver’s Handbook
101.
 LEFT TURNS ARE MORE DANGEROUS THAN RIGHT TURNS:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Common sense.
102.
 RIGHT TURNS ARE MORE DIFFICULT THAN LEFT TURNS:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Common sense.
103.
 IF A MOTORCYCLE OR A BICYCLE IS TURNING LEFT AT AN INTERSECTION, YOU MUST NOT PULL UP BESIDE THEM TO MAKE YOUR TURN AT THE SAME TIME:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 39
104.
 SOME ROADS HAVE SPECIAL LANES FOR VEHICLES TURNING LEFT:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 41
105.
 THE CENTRE LANE OF SOME ROADS IS USED AS A TWO-WAY LEFT-TURN LANE:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 41
106.
 YOU MUST NOT CROSS RAISED MEDIANS ON DIVIDED HIGHWAYS:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 104
107.
 YOU MAY CROSS LOWERED MEDIANS ON DIVIDED HIGHWAYS:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Common sense.
108.
 YOU MAY NOT DRIVE ALONG LOWERED MEDIANS ON DIVIDED HIGHWAYS:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Common sense.
109.
 YOU MAY USE A LOWERED MEDIAN ON A DIVIDED HIGHWAY, THE SAME AS A CENTRE LANE IS USED, AS A TWO-WAY LEFT-TURN LANE:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Common sense.
110.
 YOU MAY MAKE A LEFT TURN ON A RED LIGHT, FROM A ONE-WAY STREET TO A ONE-WAY STREET AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AND MAKING SURE THE WAY IS CLEAR:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 41
111.
 YOU MAY MAKE A LEFT TURN ON A RED LIGHT, FROM A TWO-WAY STREET TO A ONE WAY STREET AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AND MAKING SURE THE WAY IS CLEAR:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 41
112.
 YOU MAY MAKE A LEFT TURN ON A RED LIGHT, FROM A TWO-WAY STREET TO A TWO-WAY STREET AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AND MAKING SURE THE WAY IS CLEAR:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 41
113.
 WHEN REVERSING/BACKING UP, IT IS NECESSARY TO TURN YOUR HEAD & BODY TO SEE WHAT IT BEHIND YOU & BESIDE YOU:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 42
114.
 WHEN REVERSING/BACKING UP, IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO TURN YOUR HEAD & BODY TO SEE WHAT IT BEHIND YOU & BESIDE YOU IF YOU USE YOUR MIRRORS:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 42
115.
 THE DRIVER DOES NOT HAVE TO WEAR A SEAT BELT WHILE REVERSING:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 42
116.
 TO TURN LEFT WHEN REVERSING, TURN THE TOP OF THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 42
117.
 WHEN REVERSING, YOU MUST SIGNAL IF YOU ARE TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT, OR BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 42
118.
 IT IS ILLEGAL & UNLAWFUL TO DRIVE IN REVERSE ON A DIVIDED ROAD THAT HAS A SPEED LIMIT OF MORE THAN 80 km/h, EXCEPT WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO HELP SOMEONE IN TROUBLE:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 42
119.
 THE SIMPLEST & SAFEST WAY TO TURN AROUND AND GO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION IS TO DRIVE AROUND THE BLOCK TO THE RIGHT:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 42
120.
 A "U-TURN" IS DEFINED AS "TURNING YOUR VEHICLE SO AS TO PROCEED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION":

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Pages 42, 43
121.
 THE EASIEST WAY TO TURN AROUND IS TO MAKE A "U-TURN":

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 42
122.
 NEVER MAKE A "U-TURN" UNLESS YOU CAN SEE AT LEAST 150 METRES IN BOTH DIRECTIONS:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 43
123.
 A "THREE-POINT" TURN IS A "U-TURN" THAT DIDN'T WORK:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 43
124.
 WHEN MAKING A "THREE-POINT TURN", YOU MUST NOT HIT THE CURB OR DRIVE ONTO THE SHOULDER:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 43
125.
 TO CHANGE LANES, YOU MUST:
  • Increase speed and signal.
  • Mirror check, shoulder check and signal.
  • Signal, check behind and beside.
  • Both b and c.
    •
Page 44
126.
 SUDDEN LANE CHANGES ARE DANGEROUS & ILLEGAL:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 44
127.
 WHEN CHANGING LANES, YOU MUST NOT CAUSE OTHER VEHICLES TO SLOW OR TAKE EVASIVE ACTION:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Pages 44, 45
128.
 YOU MUST NOT CHANGE LANES IN OR NEAR AN INTERSECTION:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 45
129.
 ALL LANE CHANGES MUST BE DONE SMOOTHLY & GRADUALLY:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Pages 44, 45
130.
 WEAVING THROUGH TRAFFIC BY CONTINUALLY MAKING LANE CHANGES IS ILLEGAL:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 45
131.
 PASSING IS DEFINED AS CHANGING LANES TO MOVE PAST A SLOWER VEHICLE:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 45
132.
 YOU MUST NOT EXCEED THE SPEED LIMIT, WHILE PASSING SOMEONE:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 45
133.
 YOU SHOULD NOT PASS GOVERNMENT SNOW PLOWS UNDER ANY CONDITIONS WHILE THEY ARE REMOVING SNOW, UNLESS SIGNALLED BY AN OFFICIAL OR THE DRIVER TO DO SO:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 45
134.
 YOU SHOULD NEVER PASS UNLESS YOU ARE SURE IT IS "LEGAL & SAFE" TO DO SO:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Pages
135.
 THE STEPS FOR PASSING ARE: SIGNAL, SHOULDER CHECK, CHANGE LANES & ACCELERATE IF NECESSARY, PASS AND THEN MOVE TO YOUR DRIVING LANE WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 45
136.
 TO PASS A BICYCLE IN THE SAME LANE, YOU MUST HAVE SPACE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE LANE "TO ESCAPE TO" IF THE BIKER SHOULD SWERVE OR FALL IN FRONT OF YOU:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 46
137.
 YOU MUST CHANGE LANES OR GO ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO PASS A BICYCLE IF THERE IS NOT ENOUGH SPACE IN THE LANE:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 46
138.
 ON MANY HIGH-SPEED ROADS, SUCH AS A FREEWAY WITH THREE OR MORE LANES IN THE SAME DIRECTION, TRUCKS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DRIVE IN THE FAR LEFT LANE:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 46
139.
 ON MANY HIGH-SPEED ROADS, SUCH AS A FREEWAY WITH THREE OR MORE LANES IN THE SAME DIRECTION, A TRUCK'S PASSING LANE IS THE CENTRE LANE:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 46
140.
 PASSING AT NIGHT ON A DARK COUNTRY ROAD IS DANGEROUS AND REQUIRES YOU TO USE YOUR HIGH-BEAM LIGHTS TO WARN THE DRIVER AHEAD AND TO BE ABLE TO SEE BETTER:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 47
141.
 NO PASSING IS ALLOWED:
  • When approaching a hill or curve.
  • Within 30 metres of a railway, bridge or tunnel.
  • Wherever visibility is less than 150 metres
  • Any of the above.
    •
Page 47
142.
 WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE WANTS TO PASS YOU MUST:
  • Yield & allow them to pass, do not increase your speed.
  • Increase your speed.
  • Signal them not to pass.
  • Move left and block their vehicle.
    •
Page 46
143.
 ON SOME COUNTRY HIGHWAYS, THERE ARE "PASSING & CLIMBING LANES" WHICH ALLOW SLOWER MOVING VEHICLES TO MOVE RIGHT TO ALLOW FASTER VEHICLES TO PASS. YOU MUST KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 47
144.
 YOU ARE ALLOWED TO PASS ON THE SHOULDER:
  • At any time.
  • Only if the shoulder is paved.
  • Only to pass a vehicle turning left and only if the shoulder is paved.
  • You may never pass on the shoulder.
    •
Page 48
145.
 YOU MAY PASS ON THE LEFT SHOULDER:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 48
146.
 WHEN IS IT LEGAL TO PASS ON THE RIGHT?
  • On any street or highway.
  • When you drive on the shoulder.
  • Never.
  • When there are two or more lanes in the same direction.
    •
Page 48
147.
 IF A STREETCAR IS STOPPED TO LOAD/UNLOAD PASSENGERS & THERE IS NO SAFETY ZONE OR ISLAND FOR THE PASSENGERS, YOU MUST:
  • Stop at the rear and then proceed.
  • Sound the horn and pass.
  • Pass on left side if it is clear.
  • Stop 2 metres behind the rear most door.
    •
Page 48
148.
 YOU MUST PARK ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD, IF THERE IS ONE:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 49
149.
 NEVER PARK ON A CURVE, HILL OR ANY WHERE YOU DO NOT HAVE A CLEAR VIEW FOR AT LEAST 125 METRES:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 49
150.
 WHEN PARKING, YOU MUST NOT:
  • Block any other vehicle.
  • Block a driveway or entrance/exit.
  • Block a sidewalk/crosswalk.
  • All of the above.
    •
Page 49
151.
 WHEN PARKING, YOU MUST NOT:
  • Park within 3 metres of a fire hydrant.
  • Park within 6 metres of a public entrance.
  • Park within 100 metres of a bridge.
  • All of the above.
    •
Page 49
152.
 WHEN PARKING, YOU MUST NOT:
  • Park within 9 metres of an intersection.
  • Park within 15 metres of an intersection controlled by traffic signals.
  • Park within 15 metres of a rail crossing.
  • All of the above.
    •
Page 49
153.
 BEFORE OPENING YOUR CAR DOOR, YOU MUST MAKE SURE IT WILL NOT HIT ANYONE OR ANY VEHICLE:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 49
154.
 IF YOU PARK IN A DISABLED PARKING SPACE:
  • You are not a nice person (unless disabled).
  • Your vehicle may be towed away.
  • You may be fined.
  • All or any of the above.
    •
Pages 50, 51
155.
 YOU SHOULD NOT LEAVE CHILDREN OR ANIMALS UNATTENDED IN A PARKED VEHICLE:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 51
156.
 WHEN PARALLEL PARKING, YOU MUST PARK WITHIN:
  • 30 centimetres of the curb.
  • 60 centimetres of the curb.
  • 1 metre of the curb.
  • Touching the curb.
    •
Common sense.
157.
 WHEN PARALLEL PARKING, THE SPACE BETWEEN TWO VEHICLES SHOULD BE AT LEAST 1.5 TIMES LONGER THAN YOUR VEHICLE TO BE ABLE TO FIT IN:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Pages 51, 52
158.
 WHEN PARKING ON A TWO WAY STREET, YOU MUST PARK ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Pages 51, 52
159.
 WHEN PARKING ON A ONE WAY STREET, YOU MUST PARK ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 51
160.
 TO SECURE YOUR VEHICLE WHEN PARKING ON A LEVEL SURFACE, YOU MUST:
  • Apply the parking brake.
  • Move the gear selector to park or shift into first or reverse for a standard transmission.
  • Lock your car/vehicle.
  • All of the above.
    •
Page 52
161.
 TO PARK ON A HILL, YOU MUST:
  • Angle/turn your vehicle's wheels correctly.
  • Apply the parking brake.
  • Move the gear selector to park or shift into first or reverse for a standard transmission.
  • All of the above.
    •
Page 52
162.
 ALWAYS ANGLE/TURN YOUR WHEELS TOWARDS THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, EXCEPT UPHILL WITH A CURB, THEN TURN/ANGLE THEM AWAY:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 52
163.
 IF YOU ARE ASKED TO PULL OVER AND STOP WHILE DRIVING, THIS IS CALLED A "ROADSIDE STOP":

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 53
164.
 TO MAKE A ROADSIDE STOP:
  • Signal and check behind (mirrors) and beside (blind spot) before braking.
  • Stop within 30 centimetres of the curb or on the shoulder if there is no curb.
  • Apply the parking brake, put the gear selector into park (first/reverse for a standard), and turn on your four-way emergency flashers (hazard lights).
  • All of the above, in that order.
    •
Page 53
165.
 WHY IS PARKING SO IMPORTANT IN REGARDS TO GETTING YOUR DRIVER'S LICENCE?
  • It indicates your understanding of how a vehicle manoeuvres at low speeds in a confined area.
  • It indicates your ability to judge spacing.
  • It indicates your confidence and observational ability.
  • All of the above.
    •
Page 53
166.
 A FREEWAY/EXPRESSWAY IS:
  • A high speed, multi-lane, one way road.
  • A controlled access road with entrance and exit ramps, no intersections, bicycles or pedestrians to interfere with your driving.
  • A road with many safety features & wider lanes.
  • All of the above
    •
Page 54
167.
 YOU MAY DRIVE ON THE FREEWAY IF YOU HAVE A "G1" LICENCE:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Pages
168.
 THERE ARE TWO PARTS TO ENTERING A FREEWAY:
  • The ramp and the acceleration lane.
  • The entrance and the exit.
  • The intersection and the ramp.
  • None of the above.
    •
Page 54
169.
 WHEN ENTERING A FREEWAY, YOU SHOULD:
  • Stop in acceleration lane to check.
  • Accelerate to freeway speed and merge.
  • Slow and enter at sharp angle.
  • Slow, be prepared to stop.
    •
Page 54
170.
 THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT TO ENTERING A FREEWAY IS:
  • Getting up to the traffic speed quickly.
  • Looking for a space gap.
  • Changing lanes quickly.
  • All of the above.
    •
Page 54
171.
 IT IS DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL TO ENTER A FREEWAY ABRUPTLY OR SLOWLY:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Pages 54, 55
172.
 IT IS DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL TO CUT IN FRONT OF A FASTER MOVING VEHICLE ON A FREEWAY:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 55
173.
 WHEN DRIVING ALONG A FREEWAY:
  • You must continually and frequently scan the road 15 seconds ahead, as well as to the sides and behind (mirror checks).
  • Leave space to the sides by driving staggered.
  • Stay away from large vehicles because they limit your visibility and their wind currents can cause your vehicle to be less stable.
  • All of the above.
    •
Page 55
174.
 THE MOST IMPORTANT SAFETY HABIT TO FOLLOW WHEN DRIVING ON A FREEWAY IS:
  • Leave at least 3 seconds distance in front.
  • Drive slowly.
  • Don't drive on freeways during rush hours.
  • Use your head lights.
    •
Common sense.
175.
 ON A FREEWAY, SLOWER TRAFFIC MUST DRIVE IN THE RIGHT MOST LANE:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 55
176.
 THERE ARE THREE PARTS TO LEAVING A FREEWAY:
  • Deceleration lane, ramp, intersection.
  • Acceleration lane, ramp, signals.
  • Exit ramp, speedometer, signal.
  • None of the above.
    •
Pages 55, 56
177.
 "VELOCITIZATION" IS THE MIND'S INABILITY TO ADJUST QUICKLY TO SUDDEN CHANGES IN SPEED:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Dictionary.
178.
 "HIGHWAY HYPNOSIS" IS CAUSED BY DRIVING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 56
179.
 WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO PREVENT "HIGHWAY HYPNOSIS"?
  • Take breaks more often.
  • Keep the car cool and well ventilated.
  • Limit your daily driving distance.
  • All of the above.
    •
Page 56
180.
 WHAT ARE THE MAIN CAUSES OF COLLISIONS ON A FREEWAY?
  • Following too closely.
  • Excessive speed for the road conditions.
  • Improper lane changes or merges.
  • All of the above in that order.
    •
Common sense.
181.
 WHEN THERE ARE WORKERS ON THE ROAD, YOU MUST TAKE EXTRA CARE BY SLOWING DOWN & BEING PREPARED TO STOP:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 57
182.
 YOU MUST FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF A CONSTRUCTION FLAG PERSON:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 57
183.
 ROAD CONSTRUCTION AREAS, ARE A GREAT PLACE TO WRECK YOUR CAR:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 57
184.
 ANIMALS ON THE ROAD CAN WRECK YOUR CAR:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 57
185.
 HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGES ARE PERMITTED ON THE ROAD:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 57
186.
 MANY DRIVERS PANIC AND LOSE CONTROL OF THEIR CAR WHEN THEY HIT AN ANIMAL:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 57
187.
 CURRENTLY, THERE IS NO LAW AGAINST USING A CELLULAR PHONE WHILE DRIVING, BUT YOU CAN BE CHARGED WITH DANGEROUS OR CARELESS DRIVING IF YOU CAUSE A COLLISION WHILE USING ONE:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 58
188.
 WHEN YOU HEAR A SIREN:
  • Speed up and pull to the right.
  • Signal the driver to pass.
  • Pull to the right and stop.
  • You must get out of the way and stop.
    •
Page 60
189.
 IT IS ILLEGAL TO FOLLOW AN ON-DUTY AMBULANCE OR FIRETRUCK WITHIN:
  • 50 metres.
  • 500 feet.
  • 150 metres.
  • None of the above.
    •
Page 60
190.
 TO DRIVE SAFELY IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS, YOU SHOULD:
  • Drive slower.
  • Leave more space ahead.
  • Manoeuvre your car smoothly and gently.
  • All of the above.
    •
Pages 61-65
191.
 "OVERDRIVING YOUR HEADLIGHTS" MEANS THAT YOU CAN'T STOP IN THE DISTANCE YOU CAN SEE:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Page 61
192.
 TO PREVENT BEING BLINDED BY "GLARE" AT NIGHT, YOU CAN:
  • Look beyond and slightly to the right of the oncoming lights.
  • Wear sunglasses.
  • Put on your highbeams.
  • Take two aspirins.
    •
Page 61
193.
 TO PREVENT BEING BLINDED BY "GLARE" DURING THE DAY, YOU CAN:
  • Look beyond and slightly to the right of the oncoming lights.
  • Wear sunglasses.
  • Put on your highbeams.
  • Take two aspirins.
    •
Page 61
194.
 YOU MUST USE LOWBEAM HEADLIGHTS, WITHIN:
  • 150 metres of an oncoming vehicle.
  • 60 metres, when following a vehicle.
  • Both a & b.
  • 300 metres, oncoming & following.
    •
Page 61
195.
 WHEN DRIVING IN FOG, YOU MUST:
  • Drive slower.
  • Use low beam head lights.
  • Keep right to avoid head-on collisions.
  • All of the above.
    •
Page 62
196.
 WHEN IT RAINS, THE ROAD IS MOST SLIPPERY:
  • During the first 20 to 30 minutes.
  • It is always slippery.
  • After an hour.
  • After a flood.
    •
Page 64
197.
 A "MISTY" RAIN WILL CAUSE THE ROAD TO STAY VERY SLIPPERY ALL DAY AND ALL NIGHT LONG:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Common sense.
198.
 DURING A RAIN STORM, WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS NEAR FREEZING THE ROAD IS VERY SLIPPERY:

  • True.
  • False.
    •
Common sense.
199.
 "HYDROPLANING" IS CAUSED BY:
  • Driving too fast (more than 50 km/h).
  • Too much water on the road.
  • Low tire pressures.
  • All of the above.
    •
Page 64
200.
 THE MOST COMMON TYPE OF COLLISION DURING A RAIN STORM IS:
  • Head-on crash.
  • Rear-end crash.
  • Side swipe crash.
  • Roll-over crash.
    •
Common sense.