QUIZ: How's my driving knowledge?
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- Published: Sept. 8, 2009 As driver educators we hear many myths about driving rules and procedures. Take the next 5 to 10 minutes to go through the Driving Knowledge quiz and see if you can answer these 10 basic questions. |
Question 1
True or False: You should stop one metre behind the stop sign when stopping for a stop sign.
False
Stop at the stop line before a marked crosswalk or where there is no stop line, stop before the marked crosswalk and if there is no stop line or marked crosswalk at the intersection, you must stop within three metres of the intersecting roadway.
Stop at the stop line before a marked crosswalk or where there is no stop line, stop before the marked crosswalk and if there is no stop line or marked crosswalk at the intersection, you must stop within three metres of the intersecting roadway.
Question 2
True or False: Playground zones are in effect every day from dusk until dawn.
False
Playground zones operate from 8:30 a.m. to one hour after sunset every day of the year.
Playground zones operate from 8:30 a.m. to one hour after sunset every day of the year.
Question 3
True or False: Speed limits indicate the speed you should travel on a roadway.
False
Speed limits do not indicate the speed you should travel. Speed limits are the maximum speeds permitted if conditions are favourable. Any speed which is unsafe under the prevailing conditions is illegal.
Speed limits do not indicate the speed you should travel. Speed limits are the maximum speeds permitted if conditions are favourable. Any speed which is unsafe under the prevailing conditions is illegal.
Question 4
True or False: After coming to a complete stop and unless otherwise posted, a left turn is permitted on a red traffic light.
True
Only on one-way streets. A left turn from a one-way street, onto another one-way street is permitted after coming to a complete stop, unless otherwise posted.
Only on one-way streets. A left turn from a one-way street, onto another one-way street is permitted after coming to a complete stop, unless otherwise posted.
Question 5
True or False: If you brake and begin to skid, you should pump the brake pedal and steer in the direction of the skid.
False
If you brake and begin to skid, take your foot off the brake pedal and steer in the direction you want to go.
If you brake and begin to skid, take your foot off the brake pedal and steer in the direction you want to go.
Question 6
True or False: Motorists must slow to 50km/h (less if the posted speed is lower) when passing stopped emergency vehicles on the same side of the highway with their flashing lights in operation.
False
Motorists must slow to 60km/h or less (if the posted speed is lower) when passing stopped emergency vehicles or tow trucks on the same side of the highway with their flashing lights in operation.
Motorists must slow to 60km/h or less (if the posted speed is lower) when passing stopped emergency vehicles or tow trucks on the same side of the highway with their flashing lights in operation.
Question 7
True or False: Motorists should slow down in construction zones even when workers aren't visible.
True
There may be "hidden hazards" in the area such as uneven pavement, loose gravel chips, sharp shoulders or the temporary removal of safety features such as guardrails and medians. These hazards may cause collisions and/or damage to vehicles if encountered at a high speed. In these cases, the construction zone warning signs and speed reductions remain in place to protect motorists.
There may be "hidden hazards" in the area such as uneven pavement, loose gravel chips, sharp shoulders or the temporary removal of safety features such as guardrails and medians. These hazards may cause collisions and/or damage to vehicles if encountered at a high speed. In these cases, the construction zone warning signs and speed reductions remain in place to protect motorists.
Question 8
True or False: When you are driving behind another vehicle, you should keep a minimum two-car length following distance.
False
When you are driving behind another vehicle, you should keep a minimum three second following distance. When weather and road conditions are poor, increase your following distance.
When you are driving behind another vehicle, you should keep a minimum three second following distance. When weather and road conditions are poor, increase your following distance.
Question 9
True or False: When you see a flashing yellow pedestrian-activated traffic light, the driver must slow down to 30 km/h and yield to any pedestrians wanting to cross the street.
True
When you see a flashing yellow pedestrian-activated traffic light, slow down to 30 km/h and yield to any pedestrians wanting to cross the street. Also, be proactive and never pass another vehicle when you are approaching a crosswalk.
When you see a flashing yellow pedestrian-activated traffic light, slow down to 30 km/h and yield to any pedestrians wanting to cross the street. Also, be proactive and never pass another vehicle when you are approaching a crosswalk.
Question 10
True or False: A company parking lot is considered a highway.
True
A "highway" means any thoroughfare, street, road, trail, avenue, parkway, driveway, viaduct, lane, alley, square, bridge, causeway, trestleway or other place or any part of any of them, whether publicly or privately owned, that the public is ordinarily entitled or permitted to use for the passage or parking of vehicles.
A "highway" means any thoroughfare, street, road, trail, avenue, parkway, driveway, viaduct, lane, alley, square, bridge, causeway, trestleway or other place or any part of any of them, whether publicly or privately owned, that the public is ordinarily entitled or permitted to use for the passage or parking of vehicles.
You have now completed the quiz. How did you stack up?
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