Ontario G1 Test flashcards

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Stop Sign (Octagon)

A red octagon requires you to bring the vehicle to a complete stop at the stop line, crosswalk or edge of the intersection, then proceed only when the way is clear.

Yield Sign (Red Triangle)

An inverted red triangle with a white centre means slow down and stop if necessary to give the right-of-way to traffic on the intersecting road and to pedestrians.

Yellow Diamond Warning Signs

Yellow diamond signs alert drivers to hazards or changes ahead, such as sharp curves, hidden intersections, steep hills or narrowing pavement, so speed should be reduced.

Orange Construction Signs

Orange diamond or rectangular signs mark temporary road conditions such as construction, maintenance, detours or workers present; slow down and obey any posted reduced limit.

Flashing Red Traffic Light

Treat a flashing red signal exactly like a stop sign: stop completely, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, then proceed only when the intersection is safe.

Solid Amber Traffic Light

A steady amber light means stop, unless stopping cannot be done safely; it warns that the signal is about to turn red, so do not accelerate.

Green Traffic Signal

Green means proceed through the intersection only if it is clear, yielding to pedestrians and to vehicles already lawfully within the intersection when turning.

Default Urban Speed Limit

Unless otherwise posted, the limit is 50 km/h in cities, towns and built-up areas, 80 km/h on highways outside built-up areas, and 100 km/h on 400-series freeways.

Right-of-Way at Uncontrolled Intersection

When two vehicles arrive at an intersection with no signs or signals, the driver on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

Left Turn Right-of-Way

A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic going straight or turning right, and to pedestrians in the crosswalk, before completing the turn.

Solid Yellow Line Passing Rule

A solid yellow line on your side of the centre line means no passing; you may cross it only when turning left into a driveway or intersecting road.

Right Turn on Red

After a complete stop you may turn right on a red light unless a sign prohibits it, yielding first to pedestrians and to cross traffic.

Headlights Required Times

Headlights must be on from 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise, and whenever visibility is less than 150 metres.

School Bus Red Flashing Lights

On an undivided road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights; only opposite traffic on a divided road may proceed.

Two-Second Following Distance

In ideal conditions stay at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead; increase to three or four seconds when roads are wet, icy or visibility is poor.

Hydroplaning Recovery

If the vehicle starts to hydroplane, ease off the accelerator, keep the steering straight and avoid hard braking until the tires regain contact with the road.

Black Ice Locations

Black ice forms first on bridges, overpasses, shaded stretches and intersections; reduce speed and avoid sudden braking when temperatures are near freezing.

Drowsy Driving Warning Signs

Repeated yawning, drifting out of the lane, heavy eyelids and missing exits show the driver is too tired; stopping and resting is the only effective remedy.

Blind Spot Shoulder Check

Mirrors leave blind spots at the rear corners of the vehicle; turn your head to check them before changing lanes, merging or opening a door into traffic.

Dimming High Beams

Switch from high beams to low beams within 150 metres of an oncoming vehicle and within 60 metres when following another vehicle from behind.

ABS Braking Technique

With anti-lock brakes, press the pedal firmly and hold it while steering; do not pump the brakes. Pedal vibration or noise during hard braking is normal.

Skid Recovery Steering

To correct a skid, ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go until traction returns.

Minimum Tire Tread Depth

Ontario requires at least 1.6 millimetres of tread depth; worn tires lose grip and are far more likely to hydroplane on wet pavement.

Brake Fade on Downgrades

On long downhill grades, shift into a lower gear so engine braking controls speed, preventing overheated brakes and a dangerous loss of stopping power.

Steering Wheel Hand Position

Hold the wheel at about 9 and 3 o'clock or slightly lower, which gives better control and reduces injury from a deploying airbag.

Understeer Versus Oversteer

Understeer is when the front tires lose grip and the vehicle runs wide in a turn; oversteer is when the rear tires slide outward.

Truck Blind Spots (No-Zone)

Large trucks have blind spots along both sides, directly behind and directly in front; if you cannot see the driver's mirror, the driver cannot see you.

Cyclist Passing Distance

Ontario requires at least one metre of space when passing a cyclist where the limit is 60 km/h or less, and 1.5 metres above 60 km/h.

Emergency Vehicle Approaching

Pull to the right edge of the road and stop when an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren; if you are in an intersection, clear it first.

Railway Crossing Procedure

Slow down, look both ways and listen before crossing tracks; never stop on the tracks and never pass a lowered gate or flashing red lights.

Reportable Collision Threshold

In Ontario a collision must be reported to police if anyone is injured or killed, or if total property damage appears to exceed $2,000.

Pedestrian Crossover Rule

You must stop and yield to pedestrians at a marked crossover, and you may not pass another vehicle that has stopped at one.