Ontario M1 Test flashcards
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- Four-way stop order
- At an all-way stop, the first vehicle to come to a complete stop goes first. If two arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right proceeds first.
- Right of way at yield
- A yield sign requires the driver to slow down and give way to traffic on the intersecting road, stopping only if necessary before entering safely.
- Default urban speed limit
- In Ontario, where no speed limit is posted in a city, town or village, the limit is 50 km/h unless signs indicate otherwise.
- Default highway speed limit
- Outside built-up areas on undivided highways, the default posted limit is 80 km/h where no other limit is signed.
- Broken yellow line meaning
- A broken yellow line on the driver's side of a two-way road permits passing when it is safe to do so.
- Solid yellow line meaning
- A solid yellow line on the driver's side means passing is prohibited; it marks a zone where visibility or road conditions make passing unsafe.
- School bus red lights
- When a school bus displays flashing red lights and its stop arm, traffic in both directions must stop until the lights stop flashing.
- Two-second rule
- A minimum following gap of two seconds behind the vehicle ahead in good conditions; increase the gap in rain, snow, darkness or when following large vehicles.
- Emergency vehicle response
- When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, pull to the right edge of the road and stop until it has passed.
- Stop sign shape
- The stop sign is the only red octagon on the road; a complete stop is required before the crosswalk or stop line.
- Yield sign shape
- The yield sign is an inverted triangle with a red border; drivers must give way to cross traffic and stop only if needed.
- Yellow diamond signs
- Yellow diamond signs warn of hazards ahead such as curves, intersections or narrowing lanes; they do not by themselves change the speed limit.
- Orange construction signs
- Orange signs mark construction or temporary work zones; posted reduced speeds in these zones are enforceable and fines may be higher.
- Prohibition sign symbol
- A red circle with a diagonal slash over a symbol means that action or vehicle type is not permitted beyond that point.
- Green guide signs
- Green signs provide directional information such as destinations, distances and exit numbers on highways and major roads.
- Blue service signs
- Blue signs indicate available services such as fuel, food, lodging or hospitals near an exit or along the route.
- Brown information signs
- Brown signs point to points of interest, parks, historic sites and recreational areas rather than regulatory information.
- Railway crossing warning
- A round yellow sign with an X and RR warns of a railway crossing ahead; flashing red lights or a lowered gate require a full stop.
- Pedestrian crossing warning
- A yellow diamond showing a walking figure warns that a crosswalk is ahead; drivers must be ready to yield to pedestrians.
- Curve warning arrow
- A yellow diamond with a curved arrow warns of a bend ahead; the arrow's direction shows which way the road curves.
- Passing on the right
- Passing on the right is permitted when the vehicle ahead is turning left, or on a multi-lane road where lanes permit it.
- Following a fire truck
- Drivers must not follow within 150 metres of a fire truck responding to an alarm, to allow other emergency vehicles access.
- Seat belt responsibility
- All occupants must wear seat belts; the driver is responsible for ensuring passengers under 16 years of age are properly secured.
- Turning left at intersection
- A left-turning driver must yield to oncoming traffic going straight or turning right, and to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
- Roundabout entry rule
- Traffic entering a roundabout yields to vehicles already circulating; once inside, the circulating traffic has the right of way.
- Stop line placement
- At a controlled intersection, a complete stop must be made before the stop line or crosswalk, not past it into the intersection.
- Lane change signal
- A turn signal must be given before changing lanes, and the driver must check mirrors and blind spots before moving.
- Red light at intersection
- A steady red light requires a full stop before the crosswalk or stop line; a right turn may be made only if permitted and safe.
- Flashing red light
- A flashing red light functions like a stop sign: come to a complete stop, then proceed only when the way is clear.
- Flashing amber light
- A flashing amber light means proceed with caution; drivers should slow down and be alert for hazards or crossing traffic.
- Green arrow signal
- A green arrow permits movement in the direction shown; traffic turning that way has the right of way over other movements.
- Maximum speed sign
- A white rectangular sign with black numerals sets the maximum permitted speed in kilometres per hour for that stretch of road.