KNOWLEDGE TEST A: TRAFFIC SIGNS

1. You must not make a “U” turn:

2. Winding Road: 5. Road ahead slippery when

wet:

3. This sign means no stopping:

4. Traffic signal ahead:

6. School zone sign: 9. Divided highway ahead:

7. Pavement narrows:
10. Passing is not allowed:

8. Intersection ahead: 11. Road ahead turns left then

right:
12. Stop sign ahead: 15. This sign warns of road work
operation ahead:

13. A green circle means Permissive sign: 16. Red light camera at
intersection:

14. Keep out (Do not enter):

17. Deer regularly cross, be alert

for animals:
18. Truck entrance on the right side ahead: 21. Regulatory sign:

22. You must give the right of way:

19. No right turn on red:

23. Stop at all times:

20. Two – way left turn lane:

24. You must not make a left turn: 27. You may park in the designated
area during the posted times:

25. Bicycle route:

28. No bicycles allowed on this road:

26. Snowmobiles may use this road:

29. Do not block intersection:
30. This lane is reserved for specific types of 33. Destination board:
vehicles during certain times and days
such as buses, taxis, bicycles and
vehicles with more than three passengers

34. Slow moving vehicle:

31. Narrow bridge ahead:

35. Do not drive straight through

the intersection:

32. Keep to the right of the traffic island:

36. Parking is only for vehicles displaying a 39. Do not stand or stop in this area:
valid disabled person parking permit:

40. This lane is for bicycles only:

37. No pedestrians allowed:

41. Keep to the right lane except

when passing (for climbing

38. Ony for picking up and dropping off lanes):

passengers if you have a disabled person

permit:
42. Road branching off ahead: 45. Merge with traffic, two roads are
equally responsible:

43. The side – road at the

intersection ahead does not 46. Paved surface ends ahead:
have a clear view of traffic:

47. Bicycle crossing ahead:

44. A red circle means Prohibited sign:
48. Warns of a steep hill ahead: 51. You are approaching a railroad
crossing:

49. Right lane ends:

52. Maximum speed of 50 km (30
miles) per hour ahead:

50. Danger, sharp turn:

53. I am slowing or stopping:
54. Bumpy or uneven pavement ahead: 57. Share the road with oncoming
traffic:

55. I am turning right:

58. Watch for falling rocks:

56. You must exit if you remain in right

hand lane:
59. There may be water flowing
over the road:
60. A hidden school bus stop ahead, slow 63. Do not pass any vehicles within
down, drive with extra caution, watch 30 metres of a pedestrians
for children and school buses with crossing:
flashing red lights:

64. A school crossing ahead, follow

61. Sign shows the maximum truck the directions of the crossing
clearance height: guard or school safety patroller:

62. Snowmobiles cross this road:

65. When a school bus arm swings out 67. Two or more passengers must be
with lights flashing, you must stop and in the vehicle to use this lane on
you are prohibited from passing: the highway:

68. Hazard, the downward line

indicates the side on which you
may safely pass:

66. During school hours when the yellow

lights are flashing, follow the speed
limit shown:
69. By wheel – chair only or disabled 72. I am turning left:
person parking (handicap):

73. New driver:

70. Two separate roads by median
ahead, keep to the right:

74. Hospital:

71. Lane usage sign permitting all

turns including left:
75. Route to Airport:

77. The bridge ahead lifts or swings to

76. Not more than 3 minutes idling: allow boats to pass:

 KNOWLEDGE TEST B: RULES OF THE ROAD

1. In Ontario, there is a seat belt law.

2. If someone is tailgating you, what should you do?
- Move into another lane when it is safe to do so.
- Slow down slightly to increase the space in front of your car.
- Pull over to let tailgater pass.
3. Failing to stop for a school bus that is unloading passenger will cost you 6 demerit
points and a fine of up to $1000.
4. When a car is stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the street at a marked
crosswalk, you should not pass any car stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross.
5. When driving in heavy fog, you should use low beam headlights.
6. Never change lanes in traffic without giving proper signal and looking to make
sure the move can be made safely.
7. What documents may a police officer require a motor vehicle owner to produce (if
pulled over)?
- Motor Vehicle Ownership.
- Liability Insurance Card.
- Valid Driver’s License.
8. Every accident must be reported to the police where there is personal injury or
when the damage exceeds $1000.
9. When lights are required, drivers must use lower beam headlights when following
another vehicle within 60 m (200 ft.).
10. While travelling on a highway, the driver of a motor vehicle is not permitted to
carry, in a house or boat trailer persons (passenger).
11. When on streets designed for two – way traffic, you hear the siren of an emergency
vehicle, the law requires you to pull to the right as far as possible and stop.
12. Pedestrians crossing with the light has the right – of – way over all others at an
intersection when the signal light is green.
13. To what penalties is a driver liable who is convicted of driving while disqualified?
- A fine of $500 or imprisonment for six months or both.
- Impoundment or the motor vehicle being operated for three months.
- An additional 6 – month period of suspension of driving privilege.
14. When the traffic signal – light facing you is red and you intend to go straight
through the intersection, you must stop, proceed only when the signal turns
green and when the way is clear.
15. If you are involved in a reportable accident, you must make a report to your
nearest provincial or municipal police officer at once.
16. If a traffic signal changes while a pedestrian is still in the street, the pedestrian has
the right – of – way.
17. Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit allowed in cities, town, villages
and built – up area is 50 km/h (30 m.p.h.).
18. At an intersection where there is a flashing amber (yellow) traffic light, you must
slow down and proceed with caution.
19. Under what circumstances may a driver’s licence be cancelled?
- For failure to attend a re – examination.
- For possession of an altered driver’s licence.
- For failure to satisfactorily complete a driver re – examination.
 You are convicted of certain traffice offences.
 You are P-plater.
 Your licence is under a demerit point suspension.
20. As a level one (G1) driver, you must be accompanied by a class G or higher
licensed driver, who has the driving experience more than four years.
21. As a level two (G2) driver, your alcohol level must not be over 0.00%.
22. Overdriving your headlights at night is dangerous because you cannot stop within
the distance that you can see.
23. If you want to pass a motorcycle, you should pass just as you would with another
car.
24. If you are a teenager driver aged 19 or under and in the first six months of receiving
your G2 licence. You are allowed to carry 1 passenger aged 19 or under (no
restrictions for passengers the age of 20 and over) between midnight and 5 a.m.
25. If you are a teenager driver with your G2 licence for 6 months and untill you obtain
your full G licence or turn 20, you are allowed to carry 3 passengers aged 19 or
under (no restrictions for passengers the age of 20 and over) betweenn midnight
and 5 a.m.
26. A “No Parking” sign at a certain location means you may not park your vehicle
here.
27. You must be close to the left side of the roadway before making a left turn from
a one – way traffic street.
28. When lights are required, drivers are required to use low beam headlights within
150 m (500 ft.) of the approach of another vehicle.
29. What insurance protection does the owner get who pays the uninsured motor
vehicle fee?
No insurance whatever.
30. When approaching a railway crossing at which an electrical or mechanical signal
device is warning of the approach of train, you must stop not less than 5 m (15ft.)
from the nearest rail.
31. Upon approaching a Yield – sign, you are required to slow down, stop if necessary,
and yield right – of – way.
32. Lights on vehicles are required to be turned on between half an hour before sunset
to half an hour after sunrise and at any other you cannot see clearly for a distance of
150 m (500ft.).
33. A person whose driver’s licence is under suspension, may not operate a motor
vehicle under any conditions.
34. If the signal light changes from green to amber as you approach an intersection,
you should stop. If a stop cannot be made safely proceed with caution.
35. When a streetcar is stopped to take on or discharge passengers, where there is no
safety zone, you are required to stop 2 m (6 ft.) behind the rearmost door where
passengers are getting on or off, and proceed only when it is safe to do so.
36. On a roadway where traffic is moving in both directions, you must be immediately
to the right of the centre line of the roadway before making a left turn.
37. Upon approaching a stop sign, a driver must stop, and when it is safe to do so,
proceed.
38. You should under all condition drive at a speed which will allow you to stop within
a safe distance.
39. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications may suspend a licence after a
9 Demerit Point interview if a driver fails to give satisfactory reasons why their
licence should not be suspended.
40. A “School Bus”, with red signal lights flashing, is stopped on a highway that has no
median strip. You are required to stop until the bus proceeds or the signal lights are
no longer flashing.
41. The court can impose suspension of licence for 30 days on a person convicted of
driving 50 km/h (30 m.p.h) or more over the speed limit.
42. Before moving your car from a parked position, you should check other traffic,
signal and pull from the curb when it is safe to do so.
43. Should your right wheels drop off the roadway, the best way to get back on the
roadway is take foot off gas pedal, turn back when vehicle has slowed.
44. When 15 or more Demerit Points have accumulated on a record, the driver’s
licence is suspended automatically, and for 30 days from receipt of licence.
45. When the driver of another vehicle is about to overtake and pass your vehicle, you
must move to the right and allow such vehicle to pass.
46. When descending a steep hill, a good safe driving practice is to gear down and
allow the engine to assist in braking.
47. A driver may be required to attend an interview and re – examination of his driving
ability when 9 demerit points have been accumulated.
48. When may you lend your driver’s licence? Never.
49. When a red signal light with green arrow is shown at an intersection, it means
proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow, yielding right – of – way to
pedestrians and other traffic.
50. Drivers are responsible for their passengers buckling up only if passengers are from
five years of age up to sixteen.
51. When it is safe to do so, passing other vehicles on the right side if permitted when
the street or highway has two or more lanes for traffic in the direction you are
travelling.
52. When a right turn against a red signal light is permitted, you are required to stop,
signal, make the turn so as not to interfere with other traffic, including pedestrians
before entering the intersection and making the right turn.
53. A flashing green light at an intersection, where turns to the left and right are
permitted, means you may turn to the left/right or proceed straight through.
54. The following conditions are dangerous and unlawful to make a “U” turn:
- Upon a curve or on a hill where there is a clear view of less than 150 m (500
ft.) in either direction.
- On a railway crossing or within 30 m (100 ft.) of a railway crossing.
- Within 150 m (500 ft.) of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel if driver’s view is
obstructed.
55. If you are involved in an accident in which someone is injured, you must report the
accident at once to the nearest provincial or municipal police offer.
56. After a licensed driver changes his/her name or address, he/she is required to
notify the Ministry of Transportation and Communications within 6 days.
57. A flashing red signal light at an intersection means stop, proceed only when it is
safe to do so.
58. When entering a freeway, you should accelerate quickly to freeway speed and
merge with freeway traffic.
59. A flashing blue light mounted on a motor vehicle indicates snow removal
equipment.
60. When a truck becomes disabled on the highway, where the speed limit is in excess
of 60 km/h flares or reflectors must be placed approximately what distance ahead
of and to the rear of the disabled vehicle?
30 m (100ft.).
61. When selling a motor vehicle to another person, you, the seller, should:
- Notify the Ministry of the change of ownership within six days of date of
sale.
- Go with the buyer to a vehicle licence issuing office to carry out the change
of ownership.
 - If selling the vehicle without a Safety Standards Certificate, you must return
the vehicle licence plates and motor vehicle permit to a vehicle licence
issuing office and obtain an Unfit Vehicle Permit in the buyer’s name.
62. At 15 Demerit points, your licence is suspended, after 30 days, the number of
points on the driver’s record is reduce to 7 points.
63. When approaching an intersection where a traffic signal light is red and a
policeman motions you to go through, you should obey the policeman’s signal and
go through at once.
64. Except when passing, the distance that must be maintained between commercial
vehicles travelling in the same direction on the highway outside a city, town or
village, is 60 m (200 ft.).
65. At what level of alcohol in the blood can you be convicted of being an impaired
driver?
0.08%.
66. If you are convicted of drinking and driving, you will lose your driver’s licence on
the first offence for 1 year.
67. Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit on the highway outside of a
city, town, village or built – up area is 80 kilometres (50 miles) an hour.
68. If you are driving and suddenly one of your tires blows out, you should:
- Concentrate on steering.
- Take your foot off the gas pedal to slow down.
- Bring the vehicle to a stop off the road.
69. When a streetcar is stopped to pickup or discharge passengers and there is a safety
island, you are required to pass with caution.
70. When getting out of your car on a busy street, you should open your door when you
are sure that it can be done safely.
71. When exiting an expressway, you should:
- Give yourself plenty of time to move over to the lane closet to the exit.
 - Slow down smoothly to the posted speed limit or to the prevailing speed on
the exit ramp.
- Signal and maintain your speed until you are off the ramp.
72. If two drivers enter an intersection from opposite directions at the same time, one
going straight while the other is turning left  The one going straight has the right
– of – way.
73. You should reduce your speed below the posted speed limits for the following
reasons:
- Bad weather conditions.
- When approaching and crossing an intersection.
- In rush hour with stop and go traffic conditions.
74. When approaching a sign that reads “merging traffic” you must adjust your speed
and position to avoid a collision with other vehicles.

75. Drivers who have vision restrictions noted on their driver’s licence must always
wear glasses or conact lenses when driving.
76. If you are involved in an accident that was due to your use of a cellular phone while
driving, you will be charged with careless driving and lose 6 demerit points.
77. It is necessary to look over your shoulder when changing lanes because:
- It is a good exercise for your work.
- There will always be a blind spot in your mirrors, not matter how you adjust
them.
- To see who is driving.
78. If your brakes fail:
 - Pump the brake pedal.
- Apply the parking brake gently but firmly.
- Keep your hand on the release button (of the parking brake).
79. The police have the right to stop any driver they suspect is impaired. If you refuse
to take a breathalyzer test, your licence will be suspended immediately for 90
days.
80. If you are driving and your cellular phone rings, you should let your voice mail
service take the call and check your messages when you are parked.
81. Snow tires are good for winter driving.
82. Level one drivers (G1) must keep their blood alcohol level at zero percent and be
accompanied by a class G driver with a blood alcohol level of less than 0.05%.
83. You must report an accident to the police, if:
- The damge is over $1000.
- Someone has been hurt or killed.
84. As a level one or level two driver you will have your licence suspended if you
collect 9 or more demerit points during a two year period. 60 days after suspension
your record will be reduced to 4 points.
85. Under the Highway Traffic Act, if you are convicted of driving while your licence
is suspended, assuming it is your first offence, you will be fined between $1000 to
$5000.
86. At night when you meet another vehicle with bliding bright lights, the safest thing
to do is to look slightly to the right hand side.
87. When two cars reach an uncontrolled intersection at approximately the same time
the right – of – way should be given to the one approaching from the right.
88. In what lane of traffic should you drive when you intend to make a right – hand
turn?
Close to the right – hand side of the roadway.
89. When you are deciding whether or not to make a U turn, your first consideration,
your first consideration should be to check traffic regulations.
90. The only effective way to remove alcohol from your body is to allow your body
time to get rid of the alcohol.
91. If you miss an expressway exit, you should go straight and exit at the next exit.
92. If you are involved in an accident and another person is injured, you should not
move the injured person unnecessarily, keep the injured person warm and
administer first aid if possible.
93. Before leaving your car parked on a downgrade, you should turn your front wheels
to the right and set your parking brake.
94. It is more dangerous to drive at the maximum speed limit at night than during day –
time because you cannot see as far ahead at night.
95. The broken centre line on a roadway means you may pass if the way is clear.
96. How close to a fire hydrant may you legally park? 3 metres (10 ft.).
97. Except when you intend to overtake and pass another vehicle or when you intend to
make a left turn, you should always keep well to the right.
98. Parking lights may be used for Parking only.
99. A solid centre line on the roadway is on your side of a broken centre line. The solid
centre line means “It is unsafe to overtake and pass”.
100. The best way to stop quickly on a wet or icy roadway is to pump the brake until
you come to a stop.
101. If you lose control of your vehicle and it goes off the road, you should:
- Grip the steering wheel firmly.
- Take your foot off the gas pedal to slow down and avoid heavy braking.
- When the vehicle is under control, steer back to the road.
102. Under the Criminal Code, if you are caught driving while your licence is
suspended, your vehicle will be impounded for 45 days.
103. When taking any medication, you should consult your doctor about the effects
before driving.
104. If your vehicle becomes disabled on the highway, you should park with all your
four wheels off the travelled highway (if possible).
105. A defensive driver will consider what other drivers might do and is always
prepared.
106. Hand – and – arm signals is correct for slowing or stopping: Arm out and
down.
107. You are required to keep a safe distance behind the vehicle in front of you at 50
kilometres (30 miles) a hour. You should keep at least three car lengths behind the
other vehicle.
108. When driving a motor vehicle on the highway at night, you should use low beam
headlights (dim lights) when meeting or following another vehicle.
109. Before entering a highway from a private road or driveway, a driver must yield
(allow vehicles on bigger road to go first) right – of – way to all vehicles
approaching on the highway.
110. Demerit points lost will remain on your driver’s record for a period of two
years from the date of the offence.
111. As a level one or level two driver, if you collect nine or more points during a two –
year period, your licence will be suspended for 60 days.
112. Highway 407 is an express toll route (pay toll highway).
113. To get your vehicle out of a skid, you should first steer in the direction of the skid.
114. Most automobile skids are the result of driving too fast.
115. Roadways are most slippery: the first rain after a dry spell.
116. If you become very tired while driving, you should stop and rest.
117. Hydroplaning occurs during heavy rain when a vehicle’s tires ride up above the
water on the roadway. To help prevent hydroplaning you should:
- Ensure that your tires on your vehicle have good tread depth.
- Ensure that the tires on the vehicle are inflated to the proper tire pressure.
- Reduce vehicle speed when driving in the rain.
118. The two – second rule is used to determine if they are following at a safe distance.
119. When approaching a construction area, drivers should slow down and yield the
right – of – way.
120. Broken white lines (dashes) are used on streets and highways when on a one way
street or highway that has more than on lane of traffic moving in the same
direction.
121. If you are approaching an intersection and the traffic lights are not working, you
should treat it as a four way stop sign.
122. When approaching an intersection and you notice the roadway beyond the
intersection is blocked with traffic, you should stop before entering the intersection
and wait until traffic ahead moves on.
123. Level one and level two drivers must have a blood alcohol level of zero when
driving. New drivers caught drinking and driving will be charged under the
Criminal Code and will get 30 days suspension.