Changing directions

What should you do before changing lanes or turning a corner?

Signal well in advance
Come to a complete stop
Speed up the vehicle
Lock every door before the move

Who has the right-of-way in a roundabout?

Cyclists entering the roundabout
The traffic entering the roundabout
The traffic already in the roundabout
None of the above

How should you make a left turn from a one-way road onto another one-way road?

Move from the lane nearest the right side of the road into the lane nearest the right side of the road.
Move from the lane nearest the left side of the road into the lane nearest the right side of the road.
Move from the lane nearest the right side of the road into the lane nearest the left side of the road.
Move from the lane nearest the left side of the road into the lane nearest the left side of the road.

How should you make a right turn?

Signal the right turn and then move into the right-hand lane only when the way is clear from the rightmost lane.
Signal the left turn and then move into the right-hand lane only when the way is clear from the leftmost lane.
Starting from the left lane, move into the right lane of the other road, and then signal the right turn.
None of the above.

Why are left turns more dangerous than right turns?

Because the left side lanes are narrower than the right ones
Because it is hard to turn the steering wheels to the left
Because during a left turn your vehicle will be crossing the lanes of oncoming traffic
None of the above

What should you check before beginning a right turn?

That the street you are turning onto has enough room in its curb lane
That the street you're turning onto has a marked crosswalk
That no cyclists or pedestrians are approaching the intersection
Both A and C

What should you check first before making a U-turn?

The weather conditions
The traffic behind you
The vehicle’s engine
All of the above

When are you permitted to remove your seatbelt while driving?

When backing up the car
When driving over 80 km/h
When driving slower than regular traffic
When carrying passengers

Can you turn right on a red light at an intersection after coming to a complete stop at the proper stopping point?

No, you must wait for the green light.
Yes, unless prohibited by a sign.
Yes, but only if the intersection is controlled by a peace officer.
Yes, but only if it is a T-shaped intersection.

At roundabouts, which lane should you choose when you intend to turn left?

Use the left lane
Use the right lane
You can use either lane
You can’t turn left at the roundabout

Why should you give plenty of room to large vehicles in roundabouts?

Because they have to swing wide within the roundabout.
Because they are fast-moving vehicles.
Because they cause less turbulence.
Because they have small blind spots.

Where should you position your vehicle when making a right turn if the right-hand lane is unmarked?

Move into the left-hand lane
Move as far as to the right of the road as possible
Move as far as to the left of the road as possible
Don’t make a right turn

How can you turn around when you miss a turn or go too far along the road?

Drive around the block.
Take a U-turn.
Do a three-point turn.
All of the above.

What should you do after completing a turn?

Relax your grip on the steering wheel and let it return to the original position.
Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel even after the turn.
Come to a complete stop after the turn.
Give turn signals after the turn.

What should you remember when exiting a roundabout?

Signal well before the exit you intend to take.
Always exit the roundabout using the left lane.
Maintain your position relative to other vehicles when exiting.
Both A & C

What should you do when you are in a roundabout and an emergency vehicle approaches?

Exit through your intended exit and keep driving
Come to a complete stop immediately.
Slow down your vehicle.
Pull over within the roundabout.

Before making a three-point turn, what precautions should you take?

Make sure you don’t make the turn on a curve, near a railway crossing, hilltop, bridge, or tunnel that blocks your view
Make sure the way is clear in both directions
Make sure there are no cyclists or pedestrians nearby
All of the above

How should you make a left turn from a two-way road onto a one-way road?

Move from the lane nearest to the right of the yellow line into the first available lane on the left side of the road.
Turn from the lane nearest to the left curb into the first available lane on the left side of the road.
Move from the lane nearest to the right of the yellow line into the first available lane on the right side of the road.
Move from the lane nearest to the left of the yellow line into the first available lane on the left side of the road.

Where should you position your vehicle before making a turn?

In the cyclist’s lane at least 10 meters before the intersection
In the parking lane at least 10 meters before the intersection
In your proper turning lane at least 15 meters before the intersection
In a lane other than the turning lane before the intersection

Why should you not turn your steering wheel to the left when stopped at an intersection waiting for oncoming traffic to clear?

Your vehicle could be pushed into the path of oncoming traffic.
Your brake lights may turn on.
Your turn signals may turn on.
Your steering wheel may get locked.

How should you make a left turn from a two-way road onto another two-way road?

Turn from the lane nearest and left to the curb into the lane nearest and left to the curb.
Move from the lane nearest and to the right of the yellow line into the lane nearest and to the right of the yellow line.
Move from the lane nearest and to the right of the yellow line into the lane nearest and to the left of the curb.
Any of the above

How do you turn a vehicle using the "hand-over-hand steering" method?

Turn the steering wheel with one hand, cross the other hand over it, grip the wheel on the other side, and continue turning.
Turn the steering wheel using a finger while downshifting the gear with the other hand.
Turn the steering wheel with both hands up to the limit.
None of the above.

What should be your first consideration when deciding whether to make a U-turn?

Height of the curb
Presence of trees, fire hydrants, or poles near the curb
Turning radius of your car
Traffic regulations

How should you use a two-way left-turn lane?

Move into the center lane, signal the left turn, speed up, and then make your left turn.
Signal, move into the center lane, slow down, and then make your turn when the way is clear.
Signal the left turn, move into the lane just left of the center lane, speed up, and then make your left turn.
None of above

What causes a driver to lose control of the vehicle and skid?

Braking and steering at the same time
Braking and giving signals
Steering and shifting gears
Both B & C

How should you make a left turn from a one-way road onto a two-way road?

Move from the lane nearest the left side of the road into the lane nearest and to the right side of the yellow line.
Move from the lane nearest the right side of the road into the lane nearest and to the right side of the yellow line.
Move from the lane nearest the left side of the road into the lane nearest and to the left side of the yellow line.
Move from the lane nearest the right side of the road into the lane nearest and to the left side of the yellow line.

What is the purpose of the lane marked with curved arrows in the picture above?

It allows drivers to make a safe left turn at intersections.
It allows drivers to make a safe right turn at intersections.
It allows drivers to park their vehicles.
It allows drivers to pass other vehicles.

When should you not make a U-turn?

When driving on a curved road
When on or near railway crossing or hilltop
When you can’t see at least 150 meters in both directions
All of the above

What should you do while backing up the car?

Look over your shoulder in the direction you are moving
Look forward
Turn on high-beam headlights
None of the above

When is it illegal to drive in reverse?

On a divided road with a speed limit of more than 80 km/h
On a public road
When pulling out from a parking space
When trying to help someone in trouble

G1 Test Ontario - Changing directions - How should you make a turn if a parked vehicle or obstruction is close to the corner in the lane you are moving into?

How should you make a turn if a parked vehicle or obstruction is close to the corner in the lane you are moving into?

Do not make a turn; proceed straight through the intersection.
Complete your turn in the far-left lane or the lane nearest to the yellow line, and later move directly into that lane.
Move into the first available lane left of the obstruction, and when it is free, turn directly into that lane.
None of the above.

G1 Test Ontario - Changing directions - How should you make a turn if there is a parked vehicle or obstruction present in the lane you are about to move into?

How should you make a turn if there is a parked vehicle or obstruction present in the lane you are about to move into?

Complete the turn in the lane behind the obstruction, then come to a complete stop.
Move into the lane next to where the obstruction is present.
Complete the turn in the lane behind the obstruction, then change lanes to the left when safe.
Enter the far-left lane of the road to avoid the obstruction.

What should you remember when entering a roundabout?

Yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the roundabout
Travel in a counter-clockwise direction
Do not stop once inside the roundabout unless necessary to avoid a collision
All of the above

Who should you yield the right-of-way to when making a right turn?

To oncoming vehicles
To the vehicles behind you
To pedestrians and traffic on the cross street
To vehicles on your left

Can you make a left turn at a red traffic light?

Yes, only when moving from a two-way road to a two-way road
No
Yes, only when moving from a one-way road to a one-way road
Yes, anywhere

What is a “three-point turn”?

A smooth gear-shifting method
A maneuver to turn around
A clutch and throttle coordination method
A fine for illegal parking

What should you do if you miss your intended exit or cannot exit safely from a circular intersection?

Take the next available exit.
Come to a complete stop within the intersection.
Slow down and make a wide U-turn to take the exit.
Stay in your lane and travel around the circle again to take the exit.

When can you make a right turn at an intersection with a red light (if permitted)?

Only after coming to a complete stop and ensuring the way is clear
When there is a traffic jam in the intersection
Only when traveling on a one-way road
None of the above

The sharper the turn, the:

Slower you should go
Faster you should go
Closer you should be to the curb
None of the above

G1 Test Ontario - Changing directions - Where should your vehicle be positioned before turning left from a two-way road onto another two-way road with a single left-turn lane?

Where should your vehicle be positioned before turning left from a two-way road onto another two-way road with a single left-turn lane?

In the lane next to the curb
Into the lane to the right side of the yellow line
In the far-right lane of the road
Any of the above

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