1) What is the main purpose of the traffic laws? a) to correct poor driving habits b) to provide revenue for the government c) to regulate traffic movement and prevent accidents d) to check the physical condition of a vehicle 2) Traffic laws are made and enforced by: a) municipal government b) provincial government c) federal government 3) As a G1 or G2 driver, your licence will be suspended if you accumulate a) 9 demerit points during a two year period b) 6 demerit points during a two year period c) 3 demerit points in a one year period d) 4 demerit points in a one year period 4) As a G1 or G2 driver, if you accumulate the maximum number of demerit points your licence will be suspended for from the date the Ministry of Transportation receives your licence. a) 30 days b) 6 months c) 60 days d) 1 year 5) If a fully licenced driver accumulates 15 demerit points, his/her licence will be suspended for from the date the Ministry of Transportation receives your licence. a) 90 days b) 60 days c) 30 days d) 2 years Page 1
6) In cities, towns, villages, and built-up areas, the speed limit is usually km/h unless otherwise posted a) 30 b) 50 c) 70 d) 90 7) When two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the right-of-way should be given to: a) the vehicle approaching from the left b) the vehicle approaching from the right c) neither one d) the faster moving vehicle 8) Responsible driving is a matter of: a) driving according to the situation b) driving courteously c) driving skillfully and safely 9) What is the main purpose of the ignition switch? a) to activate the electrical system and start the engine b) to unlock the transmission c) to unlock the steering column d) to operate the headlights 10)Use your low beam headlights a) when other vehicles are approaching b) when following other vehicles c) during the day 11)The steering wheel controls both the front and back wheels a) true b) false Page 2
12)The parking brake is used to slow the car down as you manoeuvre the car into a parking space. a) true b) false 13)Which of the dangerous gases is produced by an internal combustion engine? a) Carbon Monoxide b) Carbon Dioxide c) Carbon Chloride d) Muffler Exhaust Gases 14)What is the recommended method of adjusting the driver s seat? a) adjust so that the driver is as close as possible to the steering wheel and controls b) adjust so that the driver is as far away as possible from steering wheel and controls c) adjust so that your foot can reach the car floor behind the brake pedal d) adjust the seat to suit the person s footwear 15)What is the first thing to do when preparing to secure a car with an automatic transmission? a) Turn off the ignition and engage the parking brake b) Turn off ignition and put selector in park position c) Put the selector in park position and engage the parking brake d) Engage the parking brake only 16)How is perpendicular parking different from angle parking? a) perpendicular parking is at a 90 degree angle to the curb or line marking b) there is no difference between the two c) it is designed to accommodate larger vehicles d) it is designed to accommodate smaller vehicles Page 3
17)When parking on an upgrade on a two way street where there is no curb, you should position your front wheels: a) Turn sharply to the left b) Turned to the right c) Facing straight ahead d) Turned very slightly to the left 18)At uncontrolled intersections, or when stopped at a stop sign, you must not start to cross if traffic is closer than: a) 2 seconds away b) 4 seconds away c) 6 seconds away d) none of the above 19)Left turns are more dangerous than right turns. a) True b) False 20)A school bus with red signal lights flashing is stopped on a highway that has no median strip. What does the law require you to do when meeting or overtaking the bus? a) Does not matter provided you sound horn b) Stop until the bus proceeds or the signal lights are no longer flashing c) Wait for approaching vehicles to pass d) Reduce speed and pass with care 21)The best means of communicating with other road users is by using your: a) directional signals b) horn c) brake lights d) all the above 22) Driving today is a difficult task. You must thing about: Page 4
a) Speed control and space around you. b) Looking and steering c) Weather and road conditions. d) All of the above. 23)On a roadway when traffic is moving in both directions, in what position must you be before making a left turn? a) Close to the right hand side of the road b) Close to the left side of the road c) Immediately to the right of the centre line of the roadway d) Does not matter provided you signal 24)When you are driving down the street and another driver cuts you off. Now, you get angry and you should: a) Stay calm an ignore him. b) Get even with the other driver and pay that driver back by cutting off. c) Call the police and report the incident. d) Follow the driver home and tell what you think of his/her action. 25) The two reasons why young drivers are more likely to have collisions are: a) Loss of steering control and following other vehicles too closely. b) Inexperience and an immature attitude. c) Speeding and failure to yield the right of way. d) Failing to signal and braking too quickly. Page 5