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What are the conditions of a learners licence (CLASS 7)? (6)
Hold a learners licence for one year.
Be accompanied by a fully licenced driver.
No driving between midnight and 5 am.
No more passengers than seat belts.
Licence suspended at 8 demerit points.
Zero alcohol level
What are the conditions of a stage 2 probationary licence (Class 5)? (6)
Held for minimum of two years.
No more passengers than seat belts.
Licence suspended at 8 demerit points.
Zero alcohol level.
No upgrading to commercial licence.
Cannot accompany a learner.
What is required to become a non-probationary (Class 5) fully licensed driver? (2)
Remain suspension free for the last year of the two year probationary period.
Pass the advanced road test.
Do parents or guardians have to give permission for a class 7 or class 5 licence if you are under 18?
Yes, unless you can prove you are married or self supporting.
Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a provincial highway located outside an urban area (i.e., city or town)?
100km/h
Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a roadway outside an urban area or on a provincial highway located inside the corporate limit of a city?
80km/h
Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a roadway that is located within an urban area?
50km/h
How fast are vehicles travelling when they have a sign indicating slow moving vehicles?
Less than 40km/h
During what hours are school zone speed limits in effect?
School days from:
• 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• 11:30 a.m. to 1:30p.m.
• 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
What is the school zone speed limit?
30km\h
What are the rules for playground zones?
Maximum 30km\h (unless otherwise posted, of course) from 8:30 a.m. to one hour after sunset. You may not pass a car going the same direction during these times.
Are you allowed to turn right on a red light?
Yes (unless a sign prohibits the turn), but only after coming to a complete stop and yielding to other traffic.
Can you turn on a red light when turning from a one way to a one way?
Yes (unless otherwise directed), but only after coming to a full stop and yielding to other traffic.
What is an indication that a light is about to turn from green to yellow?
The presence of a pedestrian signal light changing from "walk" to "don't walk."
What does a steady green arrow mean?
Proceed (I.e., go) only in the direction indicated by the arrow.
What does a flashing red light mean?
Stop completely and then proceed when safe to do so. Treat like a stop sign.
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
Proceed with caution after yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles within the intersection.
What does a flashing green light mean?
Drivers to go through without stopping, unless required to yield to oncoming traffic when turning left, or to pedestrians in the crosswalk when turning left or right.
What does an X mean when it is over a driving lane?
The lane will be used by oncoming traffic so you must not enter or remain in the lane.
What does a yellow line mean?
It separates traffic travelling in opposite directions.
What does a white line mean?
It separates traffic traveling in the same direction.
What are bicycle lanes?
(3)
• They are painted in the curb lane of the road with a bicycle-shaped design and street signage.
• They may also appear beside a row of parking spots.
•Do not drive in these lanes except when you need to turn or when entering\ exiting a parking spot.
What do broken yellow or white lines mean?
Lane changing is permitted.
What do the solid lines mean?
Passing or lane changing is not permitted if the solid line is on your side of the roadway.
What is a two way left turn lane?
A lane in the centre of the road that is reserved for the left turning traffic travelling in either direction.
What does a diamond marking on the road mean?
This lane is reserved for specific vehicles (e.g., taxis, buses or bicycles).
What does an X marked on a roadway mean?
You are approaching a railway crossing.
What is the proper position for the car head restraint?
The centre of the restraint should be level with the top of your ears.
What should you do before entering your vehicle and before driving? Before entering check for (3) before driving (5)
Before entering check for:
• children and pedestrians
• anything in your vehicles path.
• inflation levels on your tires.
Before driving:
• lock your doors
• adjust your seats
•adjust your head restraint
•adjust mirrors
•fasten your seatbelt
What should you do when you are ready to drive away? (3)
Check your path again to be sure that it's clear.
Check your mirrors.
Shoulder check to be sure your blind spots are clear.
What is the correct position of your hands on the wheel?
Left hand: 9 or 10 o'clock
Right hand: 2 or 3 o'clock
What method should you use when turning the steering wheel?
Use a hand over hand method, and then let the steering wheel slide back through your hands.
When angle or parallel parking, what is the maximum allowed distance between your wheels and the curb?
50cm
What is perception time?
It is how long it takes for your brain to recognize a situation and understand that you need to stop- approximately 3/4 of a second.
What is reaction time?
It is the time it takes you to physically react to a danger by moving your foot to the gas or brake pedal - approximately 3/4 of s second.
What is braking time?
It is how long it takes a vehicle to stop from the time brake is first applied until the vehicle stops.
What is total stopping distance? And what affects it? (5)
The sum of perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. Depends on the conditions of the roadway, your alertness, your vehicle, the speed, brakes, tires etc...
What is the threshold braking technique?
It is used for cars without ABS brakes when you are required to brake quickly:
•brake almost to the point of locking the wheels
•if the wheels lock,ease up slightly.
How do you back-up in a straight line? (5 steps)
Make sure your path is clear of traffic, pedestrians and other obstacles.
Place your left hand at the top of the wheel.
Look over your right shoulder through the rear view window.
Make quick glances ahead to make sure the front of the car dosen't hit anything.
5.Turn the wheel in the way you want the car to go.
How do you back-up to the left or right?
•when backing up to the left, look over your left shoulder.
•when backing up to the right look over your right shoulder
When is it illegal to drive your car in reverse?
You may never back up into an intersection or a crosswalk.
Which way do you turn your wheels when parking uphill with a curb?
Turn wheels toward the left and then let the car roll back until the right front tire touches the curb.
Which way must you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Turn the front wheels toward the right
How do you park when facing downhill?
