Stopping
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Question 1 of 12
When must drivers stop for school buses on roads with a median?
a. Upon every approach to a school bus
b. Every time the bus stops
c. There is no need to stop on roads with a median
d. When behind a stopped bus which has its upper red lights flashing
Question 2 of 12
When descending a steep hill, a good, safe driving practice is to:
a. Engage the clutch and coast
b. Place the vehicle into neutral
c. Turn off the ignition
d. Gear down, using the motor to assist in braking
Question 3 of 12
When approaching a railway crossing where an electrical or mechanical signal device is warning of an approaching train, drivers must:
a. Stop at least 5 m from the nearest rail or gate
b. Stop at least 1.5 m from the nearest rail or gate
c. Accelerate and cross the tracks as quickly as possible
d. Slow down and proceed across the tracks with extreme caution
Question 4 of 12
When arriving at an intersection which has no stop line, crosswalk or sidewalk, where must drivers stop?
a. A little into the intersection
b. At the edge of the intersection
c. Right before the stop sign
d. Right beside the stop sign
Question 5 of 12
Which statement is true regarding rail crossings on private roads?
a. They are always protected by gates or signal lights
b. They may not have any markings, so you must watch carefully
c. They are never used by trains
d. They are only used by passenger trains, not freight trains
Question 6 of 12
Within how many metres of a pedestrian crossover is it illegal to pass another vehicle?
a. 10 metres
b. 15 metres
c. 30 metres
d. 50 metres
Question 7 of 12
What is the correct action if your vehicle becomes trapped on a railway crossing?
a. Stay in the vehicle until help arrives
b. Immediately get everyone out and move to a safe place before calling authorities
c. Try to push your vehicle off the tracks right away
d. Activate your hazard lights and wait for a signal from the train operator
Question 8 of 12
A school bus with flashing red signal lights is stopped on a highway with no median strip. What does the law require drivers to do?
a. Reduce speed and pass with care, watching for children who may be crossing the highway
b. Proceed along the road, honking their horns loudly
c. Wait for approaching vehicles to pass, then pass
d. Stop at least 20 m away if approaching the bus from behind or stop a safe distance from the bus if approaching from the opposite direction. Proceed only when the bus’ signal lights are no longer flashing
Question 9 of 12
If you are approaching a lowered railway crossing gate, what must you do?
a. Slow down and carefully drive around the gate
b. Stop and wait for the gate to rise before proceeding
c. Sound your horn and pass cautiously under the gate
d. Stop 1 metre from the gate and wait until you see the train pass
Question 10 of 12
What should drivers do when they encounter a pedestrian crossover with the overhead yellow lights flashing?
a. Drive through if there are no pedestrians on the road yet
b. Stop and yield to pedestrians or wheelchair users in the crossover
c. Honk the horn to warn pedestrians
d. Proceed carefully, as pedestrians must wait until traffic clears
Question 11 of 12
If you pass a stopped school bus that has its upper alternating red lights flashing, which of the following penalties may you face for a first offence?
a. A mild warning from a police officer
b. A small fine but no demerit points
c. A heavy fine and six demerit points
d. Only demerit points with no fine
Question 12 of 12
When a school crossing guard displays a stop sign, what are drivers required to do?
a. Slow down and honk to let the guard know you are approaching
b. Proceed cautiously if no children are present
c. Stop and remain stopped until all persons, including the crossing guard, have cleared the roadway
d. Stop only if there are children crossing in front of the vehicle