Changing positions
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Question 1 of 12
Which of the following statements about passing at night is correct?
a. Keep your high beams on at all times when passing at night to ensure maximum visibility
b. Switch to low beams when approaching a vehicle from behind, then briefly switch to high beams as you move alongside to see the road ahead
c. Honk once and flash your headlights repeatedly before passing
d. Never change your headlights setting while passing another vehicle
Question 2 of 12
Which of these is the BEST practice to avoid unnecessary lane changes?
a. Maintain your lane as long as it is safe, especially in heavy traffic or poor weather
b. Weave from lane to lane to find the fastest route
c. Constantly change lanes to improve your position by a few car lengths
d. Pass through intersections in multiple quick lane changes to avoid being slowed by other vehicles
Question 3 of 12
When may drivers pass on the right shoulder?
a. Whenever it can be done safely
b. Never
c. Only when passing a vehicle turning left and only if the right shoulder is paved
d. At any time a vehicle is turning left, even if the right shoulder is unpaved
Question 4 of 12
Which of the following is TRUE regarding passing near a pedestrian crossover?
a. You may pass another vehicle within 10 metres of the crossover
b. You may pass only if you are driving under 30 km/h
c. Passing within 30 metres of a pedestrian crossover is not permitted
d. Passing is permitted if there are no pedestrians present
Question 5 of 12
Never change lanes without:
a. Honking the horn and providing the appropriate hand signal
b. Signaling and decreasing speed
c. Checking the rear view mirror
d. Signaling, checking the rear view mirror and checking blind spots
Question 6 of 12
When another vehicle attempts to pass:
a. Drivers should tap their brakes to tell the other driver not to pass
b. Drivers should move to the left to prevent passing
c. Drivers should move to the right and let it pass
d. Drivers should accelerate so that passing is not necessary
Question 7 of 12
When is it safest to perform a lane change?
a. Immediately after accelerating hard to get ahead
b. After signaling and confirming that there is enough space and time to move safely
c. Before checking side mirrors or blind spots
d. Whenever you see a slight gap without verifying the speed of approaching vehicles
Question 8 of 12
What should you do when following a moving snow plow in winter conditions?
a. Pass it carefully on the left if there is a clear lane
b. Drive onto the shoulder to pass if the snow plow is moving too slowly
c. Never attempt to pass a working snow plow under any conditions
d. Honk repeatedly to signal you wish to pass
Question 9 of 12
Special passing or climbing lanes let slower vehicles move into the right-hand lane so that faster ones can pass safely in the left lane.
a. True
b. False
Question 10 of 12
When it is safe to do so, passing other vehicles on the right side
a. Is permitted at any time on any street or highway
b. Is permitted providing it is possible to do so by driving on the shoulder of the road
c. Is not permitted under any circumstance
d. Is permitted when the street or highway has two or more lanes for traffic in the direction the vehicle is traveling.
Question 11 of 12
When approaching parked vehicles, drivers should:
a. Accelerate to pass them quickly
b. Honk the horn once for each parked vehicle
c. Slow down and watch carefully for suddenly opened doors or pedestrians stepping out
d. Pass them in the same lane without adjusting your speed
Question 12 of 12
When a streetcar is stopped to take on or discharge passengers where there is no safety zone, what does the law require drivers to do before passing the streetcar?
a. Sound horn and pass with caution
b. Stop at least two metres behind the rear doors where passengers are getting on or off
c. Stop behind the rear of the streetcar, then proceed with caution
d. Pass on the left side when the way is clear