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1.What does the term "overdriving your headlights" mean?

You are driving faster than your stopping distance allows you to see.

You are blinding drivers travelling in the opposite direction.

Your high beam headlights are on all the time, and you run the risk of burning out the bulbs.

You run the risk of burning out the bulbs because your low beam headlights have been on for too long.

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2.What does black ice mean?

Black ice describes a situation when mud and snow mix and freeze.

Black ice describes a situation where the surface of the road (asphalt) has a layer of ice on it.

Black ice describes a situation when newly paved roads become wet.

Black ice describes a situation where snow is mixed with ice and road gravel.

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3.How can one avoid being a distracted driver?

Preset things like radios, CD players and other controls before you begin driving.

Eat before you drive, to avoid snacking while driving.

Know where you are going by planning your trip in advance.

All of these.

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4.If you are the victim of road rage, what should you do?

If you have a phone, when it is safe to do so, pull over and call the police.

Remain inside your vehicle and lock the doors.

Honk your horn and use your signals to attract attention to your car.

All of these.

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5.What does a flashing amber or yellow light mean?

Signal that a stoplight is ahead.

Signal that a stop sign is ahead.

Signal to stop and check for other traffic before proceeding.

Signal to slow down and proceed with extra caution.

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6.What must the seller of a privately used vehicle provide to the buyer of the vehicle?

The seller of the vehicle must provide a receipt for the purchase.

The seller of the vehicle must provide their driver's licence number.

The seller of the vehicle must provide a Used Vehicle Information Package.

The seller of the vehicle must provide the permit and licence plates.

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7.If your accelerator (gas pedal) gets stuck, what should you do?

Warn other drivers of a problem by sounding your horn.

The first thing to do is try to lift or unstick it with your foot.

The first thing to do is try to lift or unstuck it by reaching down with your hand.

Steer your vehicle onto the sidewalk.

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8.If you hear sirens or bells, or see flashing lights while driving, what should you do?

Be alert to potential dangers on the road ahead and be prepared to stop.

Unless a police officer indicates that you should slow down or stop, there is nothing to do but be a bit more cautious than usual

Slow down and move to the far right side of the road. As soon as its safe to do so, come to a stop at the side of the road until the emergency vehicle has passed.

Bring your vehicle to a complete stop regardless of where you are.

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9.When approaching a construction zone, what should you do?

If there is a traffic control person, follow their directions.

Look out for and obey all warning signs.

Slow down - reduced speed limit signs may be posted.

All of these.

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10.What is the correct thing to do if you hit a moose or a deer?

In case there are other animals around, sound your horn to try to scare them away

There is nothing you can do, but drive cautiously as there could be other animals around.

Do your best to move the animal off the roadway so other drivers will not be affected.

Report the incident to the local police or Ministry of Natural Resources.

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11.If pedestrians face a walk signal, what should they do?

Pedestrians have the right-of-way over vehicles and can cross the road in the direction of the symbol.

Vehicles have the right-of-way over vehicles and pedestrians can cross the road in the direction of the symbol.

Pedestrians must stop and yield the right-of-way to vehicles.

Pedestrians may cross in any direction.

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12.What is the correct thing to do if you hit a moose or a deer?

In case there are other animals around, sound your horn to try to scare them away.

There is nothing you can do, but drive cautiously as there could be other animals around.

Do your best to move the animal off the roadway so other drivers will not be affected.

Report the incident to the local police or Ministry of Natural Resources.

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13.What kind of vehicle has flashing blue lights that are visible from 150 meters away?

A fire engine.

A tow truck.

An ambulance.

Snow plows or snow removal vehicles

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14.What does it mean when you see a yellow or amber traffic light?

Slow down and proceed cautiously.

Step on the gas and clear the intersection quickly.

You should proceed only if you cannot stop before the light turns to red

You should stop and wait for a green light.

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15.With regard to red traffic lights, which statement is correct?

If there are no other vehicles around, you may drive through a red light.

Unless traffic signs indicate otherwise, as long as you come to a complete stop first, you may make a right turn on a red light.

As long as you come to a complete stop first, you may drive through a red light if there are no other vehicles around.

None of the above.

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16.If a tire blows out while driving, what should you do?

Step on the gas and quickly move the vehicle off the road.

Hold the wheel firmly and steer the vehicle in the right direction, while taking your foot off the gas pedal.

Scream for help.

Turn on your hazard lights and bring the vehicle to a stop.

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17.What should you do if you find yourself in a skid on a slippery road?

Immediately take the vehicle out of gear.

Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want the vehicle to go.

Turn your steering wheel in the opposite direction of where you want the vehicle to go.

Pump the brakes.

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18.What are you required to do if you have your vehicle painted a different colour?

There is nothing to do as long as your vehicle continues to meet safety standards.

Make sure the colour you choose can be easily seen by other drivers.

Make sure that the Driver and Vehicle Licence Issuing Office is informed within 6 days of the change.

Make sure that the Driver and Vehicle Licence Issuing Office is informed within 30 days of the change.

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19.If the suns glare is making it difficult to see, what should you do?

Adjust your sun visors to reduce the glare.

Use a good pair of sunglasses to reduce the glare.

Remove your sunglasses and reduce speed when entering a tunnel and turn on your low beam headlights.

All of these.

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20.What does it mean when you see an advanced green traffic light?

It means that pedestrians have the right-of-way.

It means that you may proceed in the direction your lane allows - you have the right-of-way.

It means that only vehicles who are making a left turn may do so.

All of these.

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21.If you encounter dangerous whiteout conditions while driving, what should you do?

Increase the distance between your vehicle and any other vehicle that is following too close-ly or moving too slowly.

Slow down and turn on your parking lights or fog lights if you have them.

Turn on your emergency flashers and completely pull off the road to a safe area where you can park and wait for weather conditions to improve.

Honk your horn to alert other drivers of your vehicles presence

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22.If you feel drowsy when driving, what should you do?

Slow down and turn up the radio.

Drive faster to become more alert.

Open the windows to let fresh air flow through the interior of the vehicle.

Pull over in a safe area and take a nap.

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23.Which of the following statements about driving in the rain is incorrect?

Rain can cause your vehicle to skid.

Rain can drastically reduce visibility.

Rain can increase your ability to slow and stop your vehicle (increase your braking ability).

Rain can make potholes harder to see.

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24.When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with its red lights flashing, you must?

Cautiously slow down and pull over to the left.

Slow down and proceed with caution. If there are multiple lanes in your direction, you must leave one lane clearance between your vehicle and the emergency vehicle.

Be alert, but maintain the mandated speed limit for the area.

Cautiously slow down and pull over to the right.

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25.When are cell phones not allowed when driving?

When your cell phone is used to text.

When your hand-held cell phone is used to talk to others.

When your cell phone is used to check and send emails

All of these.

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26.What should you do if you find yourself driving in extremely dense fog?

Honk your horn to alert other drivers of your vehicles presence

Increase the distance between your vehicle and any other vehicle that is following too close-ly or moving too slowly.

Slow down and turn on your parking lights or fog lights if you have them.

Turn on your emergency flashers and completely pull off the road to a safe area where you can park and wait for the fog to clear.

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27.What should you do when driving on roads that are covered in snow (which may be as slippery as ice)?

Do not brake suddenly.

No sudden changes in direction.

Slow down and pay particular attention to what is ahead.

All of these.

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28.If your vehicle is about to stall while driving on a highway, what should you do?

As quickly as you can safely do so, pull over to the closest shoulder.

Turn on your hazard lights and stop.

Sound your horn for help.

It is possible that the problem is only temporary. Continue at a reduced speed.

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29.What does it mean when you see a flashing red traffic light?

Signal to stop and turn left.

Signal to stop and turn right

Signal to come to a complete stop and check for other traffic before proceeding.

Signal to slow down and proceed with extra caution.

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30.Why must your vehicle undergo emissions testing?

To identify if it is seriously polluting the environment.

Your vehicle may be of an age where it's necessary to get tested.

So that you may renew your vehicle registration.

All of these

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31.If your brakes fail while you are driving, what should you do?

Try to restore some hydraulic brake pressure by pumping the brakes.

Apply strong downward pressure on the brake pedal.

Put the vehicle in neutral gear.

Warn other drivers by sounding your horn and steer the vehicle to a safe area.

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32.Your front parking light or reflector must be of what colour?

Red or white

White or amber

Amber or red

Red, white or amber

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33.As you make a turn, you should not use which of these once you are within the intersection?

Any of them

Clutch

Gears

Brakes

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34.What does this sign mean?

Truck entrance on the right side of the road ahead.

Truck entrance on the left side of the road ahead.

No trucks allowed on the road.

Slow down for trucks

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35.What does this sign mean?

Share the road with oncoming traffic.

Gravel road ahead.

The two-way road ahead is split with a median.

A narrow bridge ahead

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36.What does this sign mean?

Slow-moving vehicles ahead.

Stop sign ahead, slow down.

School crossing ahead.

Intersection ahead

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37.What does this sign mean?

Pass other traffic on the right.

The road curves to the right.

A narrow bridge is ahead.

The road is split by a median ahead, keep to the right

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38.What does this sign mean?

Shows facilities that are accessible by wheelchair

Only for vehicles displaying a valid Accessible Parking Permit.

There is a hospital nearby

Wheelchair crossing ahead.

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39.What does this sign mean?

Shows the distances in kilometers to towns and cities on the road

Shows directions to nearby towns and cities.

Shows distance to Kitchener before London.

Shows the distance to nearby campgrounds

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40.What does this sign mean?

An exit sign to help drivers choose the correct lane to exit to Brampton Street.

Two right lanes must exit to Brampton Street.

The road splits into three lanes up ahead.

A left turn is not allowed on Brampton Street

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41.If a person behind you sounds their horn to let you know they are going to pass...?

You should sound your horn back

You are legally obliged to help them

You should move out to block them

You should accelerate away from them

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42.You can remove demerit points from a full driving licence by...?

Undertaking a recognised defensive driving course

Paying a $500 levy

Posting a security as a promise not to repeat the offence

Undertaking community service

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43.Failing to stop at the scene of an accident is an offence punished with how many demerit points?

2

3

6

5

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44.What does this sign mean?

Shows directions to nearby towns and cities.

Shows distance to towns and cities.

Shows direction of the lanes.

Shows provincial parks in the cities or towns posted.

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45.What does this sign mean?

To get to the Q.E.W. highway go via the 403.

Both Q.E.W. and 403 are coming up on the right.

The 401 exit is on the right.

Shows direction to the highway Q.E.W. and 403.

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1.What does the term "overdriving your headlights" mean?

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2.What does black ice mean?

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3.How can one avoid being a distracted driver?

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4.If you are the victim of road rage, what should you do?

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5.What does a flashing amber or yellow light mean?

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6.What must the seller of a privately used vehicle provide to the buyer of the vehicle?

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7.If your accelerator (gas pedal) gets stuck, what should you do?

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8.If you hear sirens or bells, or see flashing lights while driving, what should you do?

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9.When approaching a construction zone, what should you do?

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10.What is the correct thing to do if you hit a moose or a deer?

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11.If pedestrians face a walk signal, what should they do?

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12.What is the correct thing to do if you hit a moose or a deer?

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13.What kind of vehicle has flashing blue lights that are visible from 150 meters away?

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14.What does it mean when you see a yellow or amber traffic light?

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15.With regard to red traffic lights, which statement is correct?

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16.If a tire blows out while driving, what should you do?

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17.What should you do if you find yourself in a skid on a slippery road?

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18.What are you required to do if you have your vehicle painted a different colour?

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19.If the suns glare is making it difficult to see, what should you do?

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20.What does it mean when you see an advanced green traffic light?

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21.If you encounter dangerous whiteout conditions while driving, what should you do?

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22.If you feel drowsy when driving, what should you do?

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23.Which of the following statements about driving in the rain is incorrect?

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24.When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with its red lights flashing, you must?

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25.When are cell phones not allowed when driving?

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