The area on a roadway where vehicles share the same lane to slow down for exiting and accelerate for entering the highway

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Highways and Freeways

When must you signal your intention before turning or changing lanes?

Only when there is another vehicle nearby.
At least 30 meters before making the turn or lane change.
Right before you make the turn or lane change.
When you are on a highway.

How do you properly perform a shoulder check?

By looking over the opposite shoulder to the direction you intend to move.
By taking a quick glance over your shoulder and looking through the front side window in the direction you intend to move.
By quickly glancing over your shoulder through the rear side window in the direction you intend to move.
By taking your time and slowly glancing back over your shoulder through the rear side windows in the direction you intend to move.

What should your exterior mirrors show you?

The exterior mirrors should only show the left and right lanes.
The exterior mirrors should only show the cars directly behind you.
Both A and B
The exterior mirrors should show a little of your vehicle on the side the mirror is attached to, as well as the area behind you in the adjacent lane.

What does the merging lane allow you to do?

Bring your vehicle up to the speed limit of the road from which you are exiting.
Exit the road at full speed.
Both A and B
Bring your vehicle up to the speed limit of the road you are merging onto.

How can you minimize blind spots?

By driving at a very slow speed.
By adjusting the exterior rearview mirrors.
By adjusting the interior rearview mirrors.
By adjusting both the interior and exterior rearview mirrors.

Which vehicle is responsible for merging?

The vehicle that is joining the roadway.
The vehicles already on the roadway.
Both A and B
It is not anyone’s responsibility.

Why should you not overtake vehicles on curves on highways that only have one lane in each direction?

Because overtaking is not easy.
It is both unsafe and illegal.
Both A and B
None of the above.

When is it illegal to pass a vehicle?

When oncoming vehicles are at a good distance from your vehicle.
When oncoming vehicles are going very slow.
When oncoming vehicles are too close and you have doubts about safely completing the pass.
When oncoming vehicles allow you to pass.

Which vehicle has the right of way during merging?

The vehicle that is already on the highway.
The vehicle that is merging onto the highway.
Both have the right of way.
Neither the merging vehicle nor the vehicles already on the highway have the right of way.

How much time does it take for a car to stop when traveling down a hill?

A car will stop quicker.
A car will stop immediately.
It will take more time for a car to stop.
It depends on who is driving the car.

What may happen when Vehicle B’s tires lose traction with the road as you enter a curve to the right?

Your vehicle may skid towards the right side of the road.
Your vehicle may skid towards the left side of the road.
Your vehicle may skid into oncoming traffic.
None of the above will happen.

What should you do if you miss a highway exit?

Do not stop, continue to the next exit.
Stop and reverse.
Look behind you, and if there is no traffic, turn around.
Both B and C

What is an emergency stopping lane?

The portion of a primary highway that lies between the edge of the roadway and the first lane of travel.
The portion of a primary highway that lies between the edge of the roadway and the second lane of travel.
The portion of a secondary highway that lies between the edge of the roadway and the first lane of travel.
None of the above.

Can vehicles drive in the emergency stopping lane of a highway?

Yes
No
Depends on whether there is traffic or not.
Only four-wheelers can stop.

What things should you avoid when merging?

Conducting a shoulder check
Reducing your speed abruptly or stopping
Using turn signals when merging
None of the above

What can happen if there is an error in judgment when passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway?

It can result in delays.
It can result in head-on-collisions.
It can be fatal.
Both B and C

What should you do while driving on a right-hand curve?

Adjust your speed and shift to a lower gear.
Steer slightly towards the centre of the road.
Steer slightly towards the left side of the road.
Steer slightly towards the right side of the road.

As you approach the top of a hill, which side of your lane should you move toward?

The left side of your lane
The right side of your lane
There’s no need to move to the side.
You should switch directions.

What must you do after entering a curve?

Maintain a safe and steady speed.
Increase your speed.
Decrease your speed.
None of the above.

G1 Test Ontario - Highways and Freeways - What should you do if Vehicle A’s tires lose traction with the road as you enter or travel around a curve to the left?

What should you do if Vehicle A’s tires lose traction with the road as you enter or travel around a curve to the left?

Stop the car by pressing the brake quickly.
Press the accelerator to increase speed and speed away from the curve.
Keep off the accelerator and the brake.
Both A and B

What is a weave zone?

The area on a roadway where vehicles cross over in the fast lane.
The area on a roadway where vehicles share the same lane to slow down for exiting and accelerate for entering the highway.
Both A and B
None of the above

Through which rearview mirror can the driver of Vehicle A see Vehicle B approaching from behind?

The interior rearview mirror
The left-side exterior mirror
The right-side exterior mirror
Both the interior and exterior mirrors

When is it illegal to pass another vehicle?

When there's a sign indicating a no-passing zone.
When you are in a school or playground zone during designated times.
When another vehicle is stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross at a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
All of the above.

What is the purpose of a shoulder check?

To see areas not visible in your mirrors.
To view the entire area behind the car.
To see what is happening in front.
It serves no purpose.

When should you pass on a two-lane highway?

When it is legal
When it is necessary
With extreme caution
All of the above

What is the correct procedure when changing lanes?

Check if a lane change is allowed, check the traffic, do a shoulder check, turn on your turn signal, change lanes, then turn off your turn signal.
Check if a lane change is allowed, then change lanes.
Check if a lane change is allowed, check the traffic, and turn.
Turn without checking anything.

If you are in the right-hand lane and approaching the end of the passing lane, what should you do?

Slow down and merge.
Merge safely with other traffic to the left moving in the same direction
Speed up and merge.
Stop for two seconds.

How should you exit a major roadway or highway safely?

Plan ahead, move into the deceleration lane, reduce your speed, and turn.
Plan ahead, get into the proper lane, use your turn signal well in advance, continue at a high speed in the deceleration lane and then turn.
Plan ahead, get into the proper lane, use your turn signal well in advance, reduce your speed, exit, and then turn off your turn signal.
None of the above.

Can you assist or allow another vehicle to pass you using the emergency stopping lane?

Yes, you can assist.
No, it is illegal unless there is an emergency.
No, it is not preferred.
There is no specific ruling on this.

Why is it unwise to pass near the top of a hill on a two-lane highway?

Because you won’t be able to see what is ahead of you.
Because you might suddenly reach the top of the hill and start descending.
Because the cars behind you might start following you.
None of the above.

When is it illegal to pass a vehicle?

A solid yellow line is on your side of the centre line.
A solid yellow line is on your side of the right line.
A solid yellow line is on your side of the left line.
It is not illegal to pass a vehicle under any circumstances.

Why is it important to be cautious and courteous in a weave zone?

Because vehicles don’t share the same lane for exiting and entering the highway.
Because one-way traffic is very fast.
Because vehicles share the same lane to slow down for exiting the highway while others use it to accelerate for entering the highway.
None of the above.

What if you don’t have a backseat side window or a rear window?

You are not allowed to drive the car.
You can drive the car just as easily.
You will need to attach a convex mirror to your exterior mirror(s).
Your car is not allowed on the road.

When is driving around curves more dangerous?

When there is heavy traffic.
When there is light traffic.
When your car is slower than others.
When the road is wet or icy.

Which vehicles can the driver of Vehicle A see using both the interior and exterior side rearview mirrors?

Vehicles B, E, and F
Vehicles B, C, D, E, and F
Vehicles B, C, and F
Vehicles B, C, and D

Where should you look to make sure you can stay in the centre of your lane?

Look well ahead of the curve.
Look well ahead and around the curve.
Look back so you can see any vehicles behind you.
No need to look anywhere, just keep driving safely.

On a multi-lane highway, under normal circumstances, which lane should slower traffic use?

The left-most lane
The travel lane furthest to the right
Any lane you want to travel in
The lane you are already traveling in

What is the ideal way to merge?

By planning and timing your approach so that you can blend smoothly into traffic without stopping or abruptly reducing your speed.
By planning ahead and making the move as quickly as possible.
By planning and timing your approach so that you blend smoothly into traffic while abruptly reducing your speed at the same time.
There is no ideal way to merge.

How can you reduce the risk of your brakes overheating if your vehicle has standard transmission?

By shifting to a higher gear
By shifting to a lower gear
By hitting the brakes hard
By accelerating

When should you slow down while exiting a highway?

Only if there is traffic behind
Before activating your signal
Before reaching the deceleration lane
After entering the deceleration lane

What can happen if the tires of Vehicle A lose traction with the road as you enter or travel around a curve?

Your vehicle may skid towards the right side of the road.
Your vehicle may skid towards the left side of the road.
Your vehicle will keep going.
You may start going in reverse.

Can you pass a school bus that has flashing red lights and the stop arm extended?

Yes
No
It depends
If the bus driver allows you to pass.

Which vehicle can the driver of vehicle A see using the left exterior mirror?

Vehicle B
Vehicle C
Both Vehicles B and C
None of the vehicles

What is a passing lane?

A lane added for handicapped drivers, often in the mountains
A lane added to a highway to allow passing, often in the plains
Both A and B
A lane added to a highway to allow passing, often in the mountains

How do drivers know when the passing lane is ending?

The passing lane does not end.
Signs are posted to alert drivers that the passing lane is ending.
They must look at the car's signal in front to know when the passing lane is ending.
There is no sign that the passing lane is ending.

Which vehicles are in the blind spot of Vehicle A?

Vehicles B, C, and D
Vehicles E and F
Vehicles B, E, and F
None of the vehicles are in vehicle A’s blind spot.

How can you help another driver pass you on a two-lane highway?

Signal with your hands when there is no traffic coming.
Honk the horn when there is no traffic coming.
Stay in your lane and move to the right side to give the other driver a better view of the road ahead.
Passing on a two-lane highway is not permitted.

How do vehicles drive in the passing lane?

Slower vehicles move into the passing lane to the right, permitting other vehicles to pass safely in the left lane.
Slower vehicles move into the passing lane to the left, permitting other vehicles to pass safely in the right lane.
Faster vehicles move into the passing lane to the right, permitting slower vehicles to pass safely in the left lane.
Faster vehicles move into the passing lane to the left, permitting other vehicles to pass safely in the right lane.

What should you do if the hill you are descending is very steep?

Increase your speed and go faster.
Adjust your speed.
Stop your car and wait for a car to follow you down.
None of the above.

How can you get out of a skid?

Press the brake quickly and firmly.
Continue to look in the direction you want to go and make abrupt steering adjustments.
Continue to look in the direction you want to go and make small steering adjustments.
Accelerate to create more traction.

If there are blind spots, how should a person change lanes safely?

They should get out of the car and check both sides before changing lanes.
They can just take a guess and change lanes whenever they want.
Perform a shoulder check and check in the mirror before changing lanes.
They should not change lanes.

While merging, when should you make the move and enter a gap?

As soon as you see a gap in the lane.
As soon as you feel it is safe and legal.
As soon as you pass the solid white line of the acceleration lane.
Both B and C

Why is it not the safest choice to pass a school bus with flashing amber lights?

The bus is reducing its speed.
The bus may be stopping.
Both A and B
None of the above.

What are blind spots?

Areas to the side or slightly behind you in the lane next to you that are visible in the exterior and interior mirrors.
Areas to the side or slightly behind you in the lane next to you that are not visible in the exterior and interior mirrors.
Areas where your vision is completely obstructed, making you blind.
Areas that don’t require checking while driving.

Under what circumstances can slower traffic use the left lane?

To turn left
To turn right
To turn anywhere you want
None of the above

What is the maximum speed limit on a provincial highway beyond city limits unless indicated otherwise by road signs?

90 km/h
50 km/h
100 km/h
60 km/h

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