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  1. 1 of 33 · Speed limits

    No sign is posted on a street in a town. What is the speed limit?

    • A.40 km/h
    • B.60 km/h
    • C.80 km/h
    • D.50 km/hAnswer

    Explanation: Unless a sign says otherwise, the limit is 50 km/h in cities, towns, villages and other built-up areas.

  2. 2 of 33 · Speed limits

    What is the default speed limit on a highway outside a built-up area when no sign is posted?

    • A.80 km/hAnswer
    • B.90 km/h
    • C.100 km/h
    • D.70 km/h

    Explanation: Outside cities, towns and villages the default limit on Ontario highways is 80 km/h unless a sign shows a different speed.

  3. 3 of 33 · Speed limits

    What happens to speeding fines in a construction zone when workers are present?

    • A.They stay the same as elsewhere
    • B.They are reduced because of the lower limit
    • C.They are doubledAnswer
    • D.They are replaced by an automatic licence suspension

    Explanation: Speeding fines are doubled in a construction zone when workers are present, so obey the posted reduced limit.

  4. 4 of 33 · Speed limits

    You are caught driving 50 km/h over the limit. What happens at the roadside?

    • A.A 30-day licence suspension and 14-day vehicle impoundmentAnswer
    • B.A written warning and a court date
    • C.A 7-day licence suspension only
    • D.Demerit points but no suspension

    Explanation: Driving 50 km/h or more over the limit is stunt driving: an immediate 30-day roadside licence suspension and a 14-day vehicle impoundment, plus penalties in court.

  5. 5 of 33 · Speed limits

    An orange triangle with a red border on the back of a vehicle tells you that it travels at:

    • A.60 km/h or less
    • B.40 km/h or lessAnswer
    • C.80 km/h or less
    • D.20 km/h or less

    Explanation: The orange slow-moving-vehicle sign means the vehicle travels at 40 km/h or less, so slow down early when you see one.

  6. 6 of 33 · Speed limits

    In which of these conditions should you avoid using cruise control?

    • A.On a dry, straight highway in light traffic
    • B.On wet, icy or slippery roadsAnswer
    • C.On a long trip where you want steady fuel economy
    • D.On a road where you want to avoid drifting over the limit

    Explanation: Cruise control is a useful aid on good roads, but it should be switched off in adverse conditions such as wet, icy or slippery roads, in heavy traffic, and whenever you are feeling fatigued — all situations where you need to be the one controlling the speed.

  7. 7 of 33 · Speed limits

    What happens if you are caught driving with a speed measuring warning device (a radar detector)?

    • A.Nothing — they are legal as long as you stay within the limit
    • B.The device is taken away, but there is no fine
    • C.You are fined and given demerit pointsAnswer
    • D.A warning only, for a first offence

    Explanation: Speed measuring warning devices are illegal in Ontario. Simply having one in the vehicle is the offence — you do not have to be speeding — and it brings both a fine and demerit points.

  8. 8 of 33 · Speed limits

    Where should you expect a posted speed limit lower than the road around it?

    • A.In school zones and construction zonesAnswer
    • B.On every two-lane road
    • C.On bridges
    • D.On roads with street lighting

    Explanation: School zones and construction zones often carry a lower posted limit than the road they sit on, to protect children and the people working on or near the road. Watch for the signs — the lower number is the one that applies.

  9. 9 of 33 · Speed limits

    On a road posted below 80 km/h, how far over the limit is already stunt driving?

    • A.20 km/h or more
    • B.30 km/h or more
    • C.40 km/h or moreAnswer
    • D.50 km/h or more, on any road

    Explanation: The threshold is lower on slower roads. Anywhere the posted limit is under 80 km/h, 40 km/h over is enough to be charged with stunt driving; on faster roads the general threshold of 50 km/h over applies.

  10. 10 of 33 · Speed limits

    At what speed are you charged with stunt driving anywhere in Ontario, whatever the posted limit?

    • A.120 km/h or more
    • B.140 km/h or more
    • C.150 km/h or moreAnswer
    • D.There is no fixed speed — only the margin over the limit counts

    Explanation: 150 km/h or more is stunt driving anywhere in the province. That includes the stretches of freeway posted at 110 km/h, where 150 is “only” 40 over and would otherwise fall under the general threshold.

  11. 11 of 33 · Speed limits

    Which of these counts as stunt driving even if you never exceed the speed limit?

    • A.Driving in the left-hand lane of a freeway
    • B.Driving in a way that prevents other vehicles from passingAnswer
    • C.Braking gently to let a tailgater go by
    • D.Driving slightly below the posted limit

    Explanation: Stunt driving is not only about speed. Deliberately blocking another vehicle from passing counts, and so do intentionally cutting someone off and intentionally driving too close to a vehicle, a pedestrian or a fixed object.

  12. 12 of 33 · Speed limits

    Besides lengthening your stopping distance, what else does speeding do?

    • A.It sharpens your reaction time, because you concentrate harder
    • B.It reduces your field of vision, so hazards appear laterAnswer
    • C.It has no effect on what you can see
    • D.It makes your headlights reach further

    Explanation: Speed narrows what you take in at the edges of your vision, so a hazard is noticed later — at the same moment as the longer braking distance is leaving you less room to do anything about it. The two effects compound.

  13. 13 of 33 · Speed limits

    On a road posted at 100 km/h, how much higher is the risk of death or serious injury in a collision at 50 km/h or more over that limit?

    • A.About twice as high
    • B.About five times as high
    • C.About eleven times as highAnswer
    • D.About the same — the limit is what matters, not the margin

    Explanation: Ontario data from 2013 to 2017 puts the risk of fatality or serious injury 11 times higher in collisions at 50 km/h or more over a 100 km/h limit than in collisions at or below the posted limit.

  14. 14 of 33 · Speed limits

    Ontario speeding fines are charged per kilometre per hour over the limit. At the $7 rate, what is the fine for driving 40 km/h over?

    • A.$140
    • B.$200
    • C.$280Answer
    • D.$400

    Explanation: The fine is a rate per km/h over, multiplied by how far over you were: $7 × 40 = $280. The rate itself climbs with the margin, so the fine grows faster than the speed does.

  15. 15 of 33 · Speed limits

    Which of these is street racing?

    • A.Accelerating briskly away from a green light
    • B.Two or more drivers driving in a way that shows they are competingAnswer
    • C.Passing a slow vehicle on a two-lane road
    • D.Driving at the maximum posted limit

    Explanation: Street racing covers two or more vehicles driven in a way that indicates the drivers are competing, chasing another vehicle, and changing lanes repeatedly at high speed while weaving through traffic.

  16. 16 of 33 · Passing, lanes & freeways

    In which situation are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?

    • A.By using the left shoulder of the road
    • B.When the vehicle ahead is signalling a left turnAnswer
    • C.Whenever the vehicle ahead is slower than the limit
    • D.On any two-lane road with a broken centre line

    Explanation: Most passing is done on the left. You may pass on the right on multi-lane or one-way roads and when overtaking a streetcar or a left-turning vehicle. You may use the right shoulder only to pass a vehicle turning left and only if it is paved; you may never pass on the left shoulder.

  17. 17 of 33 · Passing, lanes & freeways

    A solid yellow line runs along your side of the centre line. What does this mean?

    • A.You may pass if you can finish within 100 metres
    • B.Only large vehicles are forbidden to pass
    • C.You may pass only at night when traffic is light
    • D.It is unsafe to pass, so you must not cross itAnswer

    Explanation: A solid line at the left of your lane means it is unsafe to pass. A broken line at the left of your lane means you may pass if the way is clear.

  18. 18 of 33 · Passing, lanes & freeways

    How close to a pedestrian crossover may you pass another vehicle?

    • A.You must not pass within 30 metres of itAnswer
    • B.You must not pass within 10 metres of it
    • C.You may pass as long as nobody is crossing
    • D.You may pass at any distance if you sound your horn

    Explanation: Passing another vehicle within 30 metres of a pedestrian crossover is prohibited, because a passing vehicle hides pedestrians from other drivers.

  19. 19 of 33 · Passing, lanes & freeways

    After passing a vehicle, how do you know it is safe to return to your lane?

    • A.When the passed driver flashes their headlights
    • B.After counting three seconds from the start of the pass
    • C.When you can see the entire front of that vehicle in your rear-view mirrorAnswer
    • D.As soon as your rear bumper clears its front bumper

    Explanation: Return to your lane only when the entire front of the vehicle you passed is visible in your inside rear-view mirror, then signal and move over smoothly.

  20. 20 of 33 · Passing, lanes & freeways

    Another driver begins to pass you on a two-lane highway. What should you do?

    • A.Speed up so the pass finishes sooner
    • B.Move onto the shoulder to let them by
    • C.Move left toward the centre line to make room
    • D.Move to the right and let the other driver pass in safetyAnswer

    Explanation: When faster traffic wants to pass you, move to the right and let it pass in safety. Do not speed up when another driver is trying to pass you — it is unlawful and dangerous.

  21. 21 of 33 · Passing, lanes & freeways

    What is the acceleration lane on a freeway entrance ramp used for?

    • A.Building up to the speed of highway traffic before mergingAnswer
    • B.Stopping to wait for a complete break in traffic
    • C.Passing slower vehicles already on the freeway
    • D.Checking your route map before you merge

    Explanation: In the acceleration lane, drivers increase their speed to the speed of traffic on the freeway before they merge with it. Signal and increase your speed to merge smoothly. To leave a freeway, signal and move into the deceleration lane, then reduce your speed gradually.

  22. 22 of 33 · Passing, lanes & freeways

    Which vehicle may not use an HOV lane on a provincial highway?

    • A.A motorcycle
    • B.A car carrying one driver onlyAnswer
    • C.A licensed taxi
    • D.A public transit bus

    Explanation: HOV lanes on provincial highways are reserved for vehicles carrying at least two people, buses, licensed taxis, green-plate vehicles, airport limousines, motorcycles, HOT permit holders and emergency vehicles. They are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and it is illegal to cross the striped buffer markings beside them.

  23. 23 of 33 · Passing, lanes & freeways

    What is a two-way left-turn lane — the centre lane on some roads — used for?

    • A.Passing slower vehicles in either direction
    • B.Left turns by drivers travelling in either directionAnswer
    • C.Emergency vehicles and tow trucks only
    • D.Short-term parking while you load or unload

    Explanation: The centre lane of some roads is used as a two-way left-turn lane. It lets left-turning vehicles from both directions wait for a chance to turn without holding up traffic, and it is not to be used for passing.

  24. 24 of 33 · Passing, lanes & freeways

    On a multi-lane road, what is the left-hand lane intended for?

    • A.Passing and faster-moving trafficAnswer
    • B.Vehicles preparing to turn right ahead
    • C.Large trucks and buses
    • D.Drivers who want to travel below the speed limit

    Explanation: Keep to the right on multi-lane roads unless you want to turn left or pass another vehicle — this is especially important if you are driving more slowly than other vehicles. The left lane is there for passing and faster-moving traffic.

  25. 25 of 33 · Passing, lanes & freeways

    What is the difference between yellow and white pavement lines?

    • A.Yellow lines mark bus lanes; white lines mark bike lanes
    • B.Yellow lines may never be crossed; white lines always may
    • C.Yellow lines separate opposite directions; white lines separate the same directionAnswer
    • D.Yellow lines are used only on freeways; white lines only in towns

    Explanation: Yellow lines separate traffic travelling in opposite directions, while white lines separate lanes of traffic travelling in the same direction. A broken line may be crossed when it is safe; a solid line may not.

  26. 26 of 33 · Passing, lanes & freeways

    Your exit is coming up on a freeway. Where do you slow down?

    • A.In the driving lane, before you signal
    • B.At the end of the exit ramp only
    • C.Gradually, starting about a kilometre before the exit
    • D.Only once you are in the deceleration laneAnswer

    Explanation: A freeway exit has three parts: a deceleration lane, the exit ramp, and an intersection at the end of it. Signal and move into the deceleration lane without slowing down — braking while still in the driving lane is what the traffic behind you does not expect. Once you are in that lane, reduce speed gradually to the posted ramp speed, and be ready to stop at the end of the ramp.

  27. 27 of 33 · Passing, lanes & freeways

    You have just left a freeway after an hour at highway speed. Why check the speedometer on the ramp?

    • A.Because after a long stretch at high speed you no longer judge your own speed accuratelyAnswer
    • B.Because ramp speed limits are not legally enforceable
    • C.Because the speedometer reads low at freeway speeds
    • D.Because the exit ramp limit is always 40 km/h

    Explanation: Losing the ability to judge your speed after a long run at freeway speed is called speed adaptation, or velocitization, and it is a particular danger when leaving a freeway: a ramp taken at what feels slow can still be far too fast. The speedometer is the one thing in the car that has not adapted.

  28. 28 of 33 · Passing, lanes & freeways

    An HOV lane runs beside you, separated from your lane by a striped buffer zone. How do you get into it?

    • A.Only in rush hour, when the lane is in operation
    • B.Only where the buffer ends — crossing the striped markings is illegalAnswer
    • C.Anywhere, as long as you signal first
    • D.Anywhere, as long as the lane is clear

    Explanation: The striped buffer that separates an HOV lane from the general lanes may not be crossed — it is both illegal and unsafe — so you enter and leave only at the openings provided. HOV lanes on provincial highways are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so there is no off-peak period in which the rules relax.

  29. 29 of 33 · Passing, lanes & freeways

    You come up behind a snow plow that is working on the road. May you pass it?

    • A.Yes, on the right, where the road has already been cleared
    • B.Only if it is travelling below 40 km/h
    • C.No — never pass a moving snow plow, under any conditionsAnswer
    • D.Yes, on the left if the road ahead is clear

    Explanation: Do not pass moving snow plows under any conditions. The road beside and ahead of a working plow is the part that has not been cleared, visibility in the blowing snow behind it is poor, and plows often work in echelon with another machine alongside. The rule for passing generally is the same in miniature: if in doubt, do not pass.

  30. 30 of 33 · Passing, lanes & freeways

    You are passing another vehicle on a dark country road at night. What should you do with your headlights?

    • A.Keep your low beams on until you are well past
    • B.Flash your high beams repeatedly while alongside
    • C.Turn your headlights off briefly so you do not dazzle the other driver
    • D.Switch to high beams as you move alongside the vehicle you are passingAnswer

    Explanation: Signal, check your mirrors and blind spot, pull out — and as you come alongside, switch on your high beams so you can see more of the road you are about to move into. By then you are past the mirrors you would have dazzled — which is the whole reason the switch waits until you are alongside rather than while you are still behind.

  31. 31 of 33 · Passing, lanes & freeways

    Never change lanes in traffic without:

    • A.Looking in the rear view mirror only.
    • B.Giving proper signal and looking to make sure the move can be made safely.Answer
    • C.Blowing your horn and looking to the rear.
    • D.Decreasing speed and giving correct signal.

    Explanation: Signalling on its own is not enough, and neither is a glance in the mirror. Signal, check your mirrors and over your shoulder, and change lanes only once you can see the way is clear.

  32. 32 of 33 · Passing, lanes & freeways

    When the driver of another vehicle is about to overtake and pass your vehicle, you must:

    • A.Speed up so that passing is not necessary.
    • B.Move to the left to prevent passing.
    • C.Signal to the other driver not to pass.
    • D.Move to the right and allow such vehicle to pass.Answer

    Explanation: When faster traffic wants to pass, move right and let it by. Speeding up or blocking the pass keeps the other driver alongside you, or in the oncoming lane, for longer — which is exactly what makes passing dangerous.

  33. 33 of 33 · Speed limits

    You should under all conditions drive at a speed which will allow you to:

    • A.Stop within 150 metres (500 feet).
    • B.Stop within 90 metres (300 feet).
    • C.Stop within 60 metres (200 feet).
    • D.Stop within a safe distance.Answer

    Explanation: There is no fixed distance to memorise. The number on the sign is a maximum for good conditions, not a target: in bad weather, heavy traffic or a construction zone the safe speed is lower, and the right speed is always the one that lets you stop safely for whatever appears.