Ontario Driver's Handbook Study Guide Flashcards

Flashcards covering vocabulary, rules, and demerit points based on the Ontario Driver's Handbook Study Guide.

Failing to remain at the scene of a collision

A driving offense that results in the immediate penalty of $7$ demerit points.

Careless driving

A serious driving offense that carries a penalty of $6$ demerit points.

Failing to stop for a school bus

An offense for which a driver receives $6$ demerit points and a fine of up to \textdollar 1000.

Accompanying Driver (G1)

A fully licensed driver with at least $4$ years of driving experience and a blood alcohol level of less than $0.05 \text{\%}$ who must sit in the front seat beside a G1 driver.

G1 Blood Alcohol Level

While operating a vehicle, a G1 driver must maintain a blood alcohol level of exactly $0.00 \text{\%}$.

G1 Night Driving Restriction

A G1 driver is prohibited from driving between the hours of $\text{midnight}$ and $5:00 \text{ a.m.}$

Knowledge Test Passing Score

A test consisting of $40$ multiple-choice questions ($20$ on signs, $20$ on rules) where the driver must not score more than $4$ incorrect answers in each section.

Blind Spots

Areas of the road that cannot be seen when looking forward or by using only the mirrors; these must be checked by looking over the shoulder.

Broken Yellow Line

A pavement marking that separates traffic going in opposite directions and indicates passing is permitted if the way is clear.

Solid Yellow Line

A pavement marking at the left of a lane indicating it is unsafe to pass and the line may not be crossed.

Two-Second Rule

A method used to determine a safe following distance by picking a fixed object and ensuring at least two seconds pass after the vehicle ahead passes it.

Hand-over-Hand Steering

The proper steering technique used in North America to maintain control and respond quickly during turns.

Single Flashing Yellow Light

A traffic signal indicating the driver has the right-of-way but should proceed with caution.

Ontario Right Turn on Red

The legal practice of turning right after coming to a complete stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians, unless a sign prohibits it.

Hydroplaning

A condition during heavy rain where tires ride up on a film of water; prevented by having good tread depth, proper inflation, and reducing speed.

School Bus Stop Rule

Drivers following or meeting a school bus with flashing red lights and a stop arm must stop at least $20 \text{ m}$ away.

Streetcar Stop Rule

Where no safety zone exists, drivers must stop $2 \text{ m}$ behind the rearmost door of a stopped streetcar discharging or taking on passengers.

City Speed Limit

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit in cities, towns, villages, and built-up areas is $50 \text{ km/h}$ ($30 \text{ m.p.h.}$).

Rural Highway Speed Limit

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit on highways outside of built-up areas is $80 \text{ km/h}$ ($50 \text{ m.p.h.}$).

Demerit Point Interview

An interview that may be required by the Ministry of Transportation once a driver accumulates $9$ demerit points.

Demerit Point Suspension

The automatic suspension of a driver's licence for $30$ days when $15$ or more demerit points are accumulated.

Uphill Parking with a Curb

A parking technique where the front wheels must be turned all the way to the left.

Downhill Parking with a Curb

A parking technique where the front wheels must be turned all the way to the right.

Railway Crossing Stopping Distance

A driver must stop at least $5 \text{ m}$ ($15 \text{ ft}$) from the nearest rail when a signal warns of an approaching train.

Fire Hydrant Parking

The minimum legal distance a vehicle can be parked from a fire hydrant is $3 \text{ m}$ ($10 \text{ ft}$).

Class G Licence

A licence for any car, van, or small truck or combination of vehicle and towed vehicle up to $11,000 \text{ kg}$ provided the towed vehicle is not over $4,600 \text{ kg}$.