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1.What should you do if a warning light stays on after you start driving?u00a0

A) Ignore it, as it usually turns off on its ownu00a0

B) Check it during your next scheduled maintenance

C) Continue driving at a higher speed to see if it turns offu00a0

D) Pull over and check the vehicle, as it could indicate a serious problem

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A warning light that stays on could signal a serious issue with your vehicle.u00a0Find a safe space and pull over as soon as possible, and thoroughly check the vehicle to identify the problem.

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2.What are the consequences for drivers who do not buckle up?u00a0

A) They can be fined and receive demerit points

B) They may only receive a warning

C) They will only receive a warning if caughtu00a0

D) They will have their license suspended immediatelyu00a0

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Drivers who do not buckle up can be fined and receive demerit points.u00a0It is mandatory to wear seat belt for the driver and to ensure the passengers are wearing too.

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3.What is the proper way to wear a seatbelt?u00a0

A) Shoulder strap under the arm, lap belt over the stomachu00a0

B) Shoulder strap over the shoulder, lap belt low over the hipsu00a0

C) Shoulder strap behind the back, lap belt high over the stomachu00a0

D) Shoulder strap across the chest, lap belt across the thighsu00a0

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The seatbelt should be worn with the shoulder strap over your shoulder and the lap belt low over your hips.u00a0

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4.How should you adjust your side mirrors to reduce blind spots?

A) Position them so you can see the entire side of your car

B) Position them so you can see just the rear of your car

C) Adjust them to cover the area directly behind your vehicle

D) Keep them as close to your vehicle as possible

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Side mirrors should be adjusted so that they cover the area around the rear of your vehicle, reducing blind spots and providing a better view of the traffic around you.

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5.What is the primary purpose of traffic laws?

A) To increase the number of cars on the road

B) To help traffic move safely and prevent collisions

C) To create additional revenue for the government

D) To allow drivers to choose their own rules

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Traffic laws are designed primarily to ensure the safety of all road users and to prevent accidents by regulating vehicle behavior and road usage.

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6.What may happen if you drive with a suspended license?u00a0

A) You will receive a warning and be asked to drive homeu00a0

B) You will be fined, but your vehicle will not be affectedu00a0

C) Your vehicle may be impoundedu00a0

D) You will be required to attend a driving seminar

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Driving with a suspended license can result in your vehicle being impounded as a legal consequence to enforce driving restrictions and ensure road safety.

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7.Why is it important to manage the space around your vehicle?u00a0

A) To ensure you can park in correct spotsu00a0

B)u00a0To increase your vehicles speed

C) To reduce fuel consumptionu00a0

D) To see and be seen, and to give yourself time and space to avoid collisions

Correct! Wrong!

Managing space around your vehicle helps you see and be seen by others, providing time and space to prevent collisions.u00a0

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8.How should you communicate with other road users to ensure they see you and understand your actions?u00a0

A) By using your vehicle’s horn continuouslyu00a0

B) By flashing your headlights intermittently

C) By making eye contact, signaling, and using your horn when necessaryu00a0

D) By driving faster to get aheadu00a0

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Effective communication with other road users involves making eye contact, using signals, and using the horn as needed to convey your intentions.u00a0

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9.What is the recommended visual lead time when driving in urban areas?

a) 6 to 8 seconds ahead

b) 12 to 15 seconds ahead

c) 20 to 25 seconds ahead

d) 30 to 40 seconds ahead

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In urban areas, drivers should look 12 to 15 seconds ahead to anticipate any hazards. This corresponds to about one to one-and-a-half blocks.

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10.What is a variable hazard that you may encounter while driving?

a) Intersections

b) Curves and hills

c) Emergency vehicles

d) Merging roadways

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Emergency vehicles are considered variable hazards because their presence on the road changes based on circumstances, unlike fixed hazards like intersections and curves.

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11.What should you do if a vehicle is following too closely behind you?

a) Speed up to increase the distance

b) Stop immediately

c) Slow down to encourage the vehicle to pass

d) Change lanes immediately

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If someone is following too closely, reducing speed (if it is safe to do so) can encourage them to pass, creating a wider space cushion for safety.

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12.What is the minimum following distance under normal road conditions?

a) 1 second

b) 2 seconds

c) 3 seconds

d) 4 seconds

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The recommended following distance under normal conditions is two seconds. This allows time to react in case the vehicle ahead stops suddenly.

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13.Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned a distracted driving offense?

a) Using a handheld cell phone

b) Entering information on a GPS unit

c) Changing the radio station

d) Texting while driving

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While changing the radio station can be a distraction, it is not explicitly mentioned as an offense in the Traffic Safety Act. However, using handheld devices like cell phones or GPS units is.

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14.How can you determine if you are following the vehicle in front of you too closely?

A) Count one-thousand-and-one, one-thousand-and-two when the vehicle in front of you passes a fixed object

B) Count one-thousand-and-one after the vehicle in front of you passes a fixed object

C) Count one-thousand-and-one, one-thousand-and-two when you pass a fixed object

D) Count one-thousand-and-one when the vehicle in front of you starts braking

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To determine if you are following too closely, count one-thousand-and-one, one-thousand-and-two when the vehicle in front of you passes a fixed object. If you reach the object before finishing the count, you are following too closely.

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15.What must you do if the view from your inside rear view mirror is blocked?

A) Use a rear camera system

B) Attach an outside rear view mirror on each side of the vehicle

C) Rely on your passenger to help with visibility

D) Drive with caution and avoid changing lanes

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If the view from your inside rear view mirror is blocked, you must attach an outside rear view mirror on each side of the vehicle.

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16.Is it legal to allow a person to ride in a trailer while it is being towed?

A) Yes, if the trailer is equipped with safety features

B) No, it is against the law

C) Yes, but only during daylight hours

D) No, but it is allowed in rural areas

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It is against the law to let a person ride in a trailer while it is being towed. The driver and the person who is riding may be held accountable for the offense.

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17.Before driving, what is the first thing you should do inside your vehicle?

a) Adjust your seat and seat back

b) Fasten your seat belt

c) Lock your doors

d) Adjust your mirrors

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Locking your doors is the first step before driving to prevent unwanted persons from opening your door and to reduce the possibility of the doors opening in case of a collision.

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18.Where should your hands be positioned on the steering wheel for optimal control?

a) 12 oclock and 6 oclock

b) 10 oclock and 2 oclock

c) 9 oclock and 3 oclock

d) 8 oclock and 4 oclock

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Placing your hands at 9 oclock and 3 oclock on the steering wheel gives you the best control of the vehicle and prevents interference with airbag deployment.

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19.What is the correct position for the head restraint to reduce the risk of injury in a collision?

a) Level with your shoulders

b) Just below the top of your head

c) Level with the top of your ears

d) As far back as possible from your head

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The head restraint should be positioned so that the center is level with the top of your ears to provide optimal protection against whiplash or other injuries during a collision.

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20.What should you do to adjust your outside rearview mirrors to reduce blind spots?

a) Make sure you cannot see any part of your vehicle

b) Adjust to show as much of the road as possible

c) Position them so that you can see a small portion of your vehicle

d) Adjust them for a full view of your vehicle’s rear tires

Correct! Wrong!

Adjusting your outside mirrors to see a small portion of your vehicle helps reduce blind spots while still giving you a reference to where the side of your vehicle is in relation to other objects.

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21.When should you use the shoulder check?

a) Only when reversing

b) Before changing lanes or moving into traffic

c) When adjusting your seatbelt

d) Only when making right-hand turns

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A shoulder check is necessary before changing lanes or moving into traffic to ensure that your blind spots are clear and that it is safe to proceed.

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22.What should you do when moving away from the right side of the road?

a) Perform a shoulder check and signal right

b) Use your left turn signal and check your mirrors

c) Signal left without performing a shoulder check

d) Perform a shoulder check only if there is heavy traffic

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When moving away from the right side of the road, you should use your left turn signal and check your mirrors to indicate that you are entering traffic and to ensure that it is safe to do so.

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23.When should you use the hand-over-hand steering method?

a) When driving straight

b) When performing a left or right turn

c) When reversing into a parking spot

d) Only during emergency maneuvers

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The hand-over-hand steering method is used to perform left or right turns as it provides better control over the vehicle while turning.

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24.What is the recommended hand position for optimal vehicle control?

A) Left hand at 10 oclock, right hand at 2 oclock

B) Left hand at 8 oclock, right hand at 4 oclock

C) Left hand at 9 oclock, right hand at 3 oclock

D) Left hand at 12 oclock, right hand at 6 oclock

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For the best vehicle control, place your left hand at about the 9 oclock position and your right hand at about the 3 oclock position on the steering wheel.

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25.When must you use your signal light?

A) When turning left or right

B) When changing lanes

C) When moving away from the curb

D) All of the above

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Signal lights must be used when turning left or right, changing lanes, and when moving away from the curb or parking lane. This helps inform other drivers of your intentions to avoid confusion or accidents.

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26.What is an important factor to consider when controlling your vehicle’s speed?

A) Accelerate quickly to match the speed of surrounding traffic

B) Gradually press on the accelerator and hold it at the proper position for the selected speed

C) Frequently adjust your speedometer to ensure accuracy

D) Drive significantly faster than the posted speed limit to maintain flow with traffic

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To control your vehicle’s speed effectively, gradually press on the accelerator and maintain it at the proper position for the selected speed, adjusting as needed based on conditions.

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27.Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines stopping distance?

A) Perception time

B) Reaction time

C) Braking time

D) Tire pressure

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Stopping distance is determined by perception time, reaction time, and braking time. While tire pressure can affect the efficiency of braking, it is not listed as one of the direct factors in stopping distance.

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28.How should you position your front wheels when parking facing uphill on a street with a curb?

A) Turn the front wheels to the left, away from the curb

B) Turn the front wheels to the right, toward the curb

C) Leave the front wheels straight

D) Turn the front wheels in any direction

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When parking uphill on a street with a curb, turning the wheels to the left ensures that if the vehicle rolls, it will roll into the curb rather than into traffic.

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29.What should you do when leaving a parallel park position with a vehicle in front of you?

A) Reverse without checking mirrors

B) Signal left and drive forward immediately

C) Check all mirrors, reverse while looking over your right shoulder, and signal left before moving forward

D) Move forward without reversing

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When leaving a parallel park, it is crucial to check mirrors and look over your shoulder to avoid hitting obstacles or traffic. Signaling left is also necessary to inform other drivers of your intention to leave the parking spot.

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30.Where is it prohibited to park your vehicle?

A) Within five metres of a marked crosswalk

B) On a bridge or underpass, or the approaches to a bridge or underpass

C) Within one metre of a garage entrance

D) Within ten metres of a traffic light

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It is prohibited to park your vehicle on a bridge or underpass, or the approaches to a bridge or underpass to avoid obstructing traffic and ensuring safety.

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31.Which of the following is NOT recommended when accelerating?

A) Accelerate smoothly

B) Adjust to weather, road, and traffic conditions

C) Exceed the speed limit to pass slower vehicles

D) Drive with the flow of traffic

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It is never recommended to exceed the posted speed limit. Instead, you should drive with the flow of traffic while adhering to the speed limits.

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32.What should you do to ensure safety when driving near large commercial vehicles?

A) Drive closer to their blind spots for better visibility.

B) Be extra cautious as these vehicles have large blind spots on the sides and back.

C) Drive in their blind spots to avoid collisions.

D) Assume they will always see you and do not worry about their blind spots.

Correct! Wrong!

Large commercial vehicles have significant blind spots. Being aware of these blind spots and avoiding them helps prevent accidents and enhances safety.

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33.How often should you check your mirrors while driving?

A) Every 10 seconds.

B) Every 20 seconds.

C) Every 5 seconds.

D) Only when changing lanes.

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Regular mirror checks every 5 seconds help you stay aware of your surroundings and potential hazards, improving your overall driving safety.

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34.What should you do before turning a corner?

A) Signal, then turn immediately without checking.

B) Turn on your hazard lights and proceed with caution.

C) Check your mirrors and blind spots, then signal well before the turn.

D) Only check your mirrors if there is traffic behind you.

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Before turning, check your mirrors and blind spots to ensure it is safe, and signal your intention well in advance.

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35.How should you handle a right turn at a red light?

A) Stop completely, check for pedestrians and other vehicles, then turn right if the way is clear.

B) Proceed through the intersection without stopping if no other vehicles are present.

C) Turn right immediately without stopping if you are in a hurry.

D) Only turn right if you have a green light.

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Before turning right on red, you must come to a complete stop, check for pedestrians and other vehicles, and only turn if it is safe.

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36.What is the correct way to turn left at an intersection with a two-way road to another two-way road?

A) Turn from the left curb lane into the far right lane.

B) Turn from the lane closest to the center line into the lane right of the center line, then move into the right curb lane when possible.

C) Turn from the far right lane into the far left lane.

D) Turn from any lane as long as you signal.

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For a left turn, start from the lane closest to the center line and turn into the lane right of the center line. Move to the right curb lane when it is safe.

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37.When two vehicles from opposite directions meet in an intersection and both intend to turn left, what should they do?

A) Each vehicle should turn left in front of the other, which may cause a conflict.

B) Each vehicle should turn left behind the other vehicle, allowing a smooth flow of traffic.

C) Both vehicles should turn right instead of left to avoid the intersection.

D) One vehicle should wait for the other to complete its turn before proceeding.

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Each vehicle should turn left behind the other to avoid conflict and ensure safe navigation through the intersection.

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38.What are the correct steps to use a two-way left-turn lane?u00a0

A) Signal, move into the center lane, and immediately turn left.u00a0

B) Signal and enter the center lane, then drive straight until you can turn.u00a0

C) Signal and enter the center lane before your turn, slow down, move to a spot opposite your turn, and turn when clear.u00a0

D) Move into the center lane and turn left without signaling if it looks clear.u00a0

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To use a two-way left-turn lane properly, signal, enter the lane early, slow down, position yourself opposite your intended turn, and make your turn when it’s safe.u00a0