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Question 1 of 25

What sign indicates railway crossings on public roads in Ontario?

A large red and white “X” sign

Explanation:

"All railway crossings on public roads in Ontario are marked with large red and white “X” signs. Watch for these signs and be prepared to stop."
A large white “Y” sign
A large red “R” sign
There is no sign for railway crossings

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Question 2 of 25

Which of the following are used to mark railway crossings on public roads in Ontario?

A large red and white “X” sign
A yellow advance warning sign
A flashing signal light and a barrier or gate
All of the above

Explanation:

"All railway crossings on public roads in Ontario are marked with large red and white “X” signs. You may also see yellow advance warning signs and large “X” pavement markings ahead of railway crossings. Some railway crossings have flashing signal lights and some use gates or barriers to keep drivers from crossing the tracks when a train is coming."

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Question 3 of 25

What should you do when approaching a railway crossing?

You must slow down and look both ways before crossing the track.
Never race a train to a crossing.
Avoid shifting gears while crossing the track.
All of the above.

Explanation:

"When you come to a railway crossing, remember: (1) Slow down, listen, and look both ways to make sure the way is clear before crossing the tracks; (2) Never race a train to a crossing; (3) Avoid shifting gears while crossing tracks."

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Question 4 of 25

How far should you stop from the nearest rail or gate if a train is coming?

At least five meters

Explanation:

"If a train is coming, stop at least five meters from the nearest rail or gate. Do not cross the track until you are sure the train has passed."
At least ten meters
At least one meter
As close as possible

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Question 5 of 25

How long should you wait at a railway crossing after the train has passed?

Until the lights stop flashing
Until the barrier or gate rises
Both A & B

Explanation:

"If there are signal lights, wait until they stop flashing, and if the crossing has a gate or barrier, wait until it rises before you cross the tracks."
Until another train arrives

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Question 6 of 25

It is _____ to drive around, under, or through a railway gate or barrier while it is down, being lowered, or being raised

Illegal

Explanation:

"Never drive around, under, or through a railway gate or barrier while it is down, being lowered, or being raised. It is illegal and dangerous."
Legal
Applauded
Permitted only in emergency

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Question 7 of 25

What should you do if you get trapped on a railway crossing?

You should remain in the car until someone comes to save you.
You should immediately get everyone out and away from the car.

Explanation:

"If you get trapped on a crossing, immediately get everyone out and away from the vehicle. Move to a safe place and then contact authorities."
You should keep hustling to get out of the crossing as soon as possible.
You should immediately call the authorities.

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Question 8 of 25

How long should you remain stopped at a school crossing?

Until all the children have covered half of the crossing
Until everyone, including crossing guards, has cleared the road

Explanation:

"You must stop before reaching the crossing and remain stopped until all people, including the school crossing guard, have cleared the entire roadway and it is safe to proceed."
Until half of the children on the crossing have passed
None of these

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Question 9 of 25

What should you do when approaching a stopped school bus with its upper alternating red lights flashing?

You must come to a complete stop.

Explanation:

"You must stop whenever you approach a stopped school bus with its upper alternating red lights flashing, regardless of whether you are behind the bus or approaching it from the front."
You should slow down and slowly pass through the bus.
You should change your lane and pass through without caution.
You should speed up and pass through as quickly as you can.

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Question 10 of 25

If you are approaching a stopped school bus from behind, then stop at least:

20 meters away

Explanation:

"If you are coming from behind the bus, stop at least 20 meters away. Do not go until the bus moves or the lights stop flashing."
30 meters away
50 meters away
5 meters away

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Question 11 of 25

Which lanes need to stop for a school bus on a highway that is divided by a median?

Vehicles to the rear of the school bus must stop.

Explanation:

"On a highway divided by a median, vehicles to the rear of the school bus must stop."
Vehicles in all four lanes should stop.
Vehicles to the front of the school bus must stop.
No vehicles need to stop.

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Question 12 of 25

When should you not obey the stopping requirement for a stopped school bus?

When driving over 80 km/hr
When on a public road
When driving on other than school hours
You should always obey the requirement

Explanation:

"The law requires you to stop for a school bus at any time, regardless of the time of day, the number of lanes, or the speed limit. Always stop when the bus has its red lights flashing."

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Question 13 of 25

Which lanes must stop for a school bus on a two-lane undivided highway?

The lane in which the school bus is driving.
The lane opposite the school bus
No lane needs to stop.
Both lanes must stop.

Explanation:

"On a two-lane undivided highway, both lanes must stop for a school bus."

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Question 14 of 25

Which lanes should stop for a school bus on a four-lane undivided highway?

Both lanes going in the direction of the school bus
Both lanes that are going in the opposite direction of the school bus
On a four-lane undivided highway, all four lanes must stop for a school bus

Explanation:

"On a four-lane undivided highway, all four lanes must stop for a school bus."
On a four-lane undivided highway, not a single lane needs to stop for the school bus

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Question 15 of 25

What are pedestrian crossovers?

Intersections where pedestrians must yield to vehicles.
Marked zones exclusively for emergency vehicle crossings.
Areas where pedestrians can cross anywhere without restrictions.

Explanation:

"Pedestrian crossovers are specifically marked areas where drivers must stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the road. Always approach these areas with caution!"
Designated crossing areas where vehicles must yield to pedestrians.

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Question 16 of 25

Who has the right-of-way at pedestrian crossovers?

Drivers
Cyclists
Pedestrians

Explanation:

"Drivers, including cyclists, must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in the crossover."
All of the above

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Question 17 of 25

You must not pass any vehicle within ______ metres of a pedestrian crossover.

20
30

Explanation:

"You must not pass any vehicle within 30 metres of a pedestrian crossover."
40
50

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Question 18 of 25

Why should you use your right foot for both brake and gas pedals?

So you won’t step on both pedals at the same time

Explanation:

"Use your right foot for both brake and gas pedals so you won't step on both pedals at the same time or activate your brake lights unnecessarily. Press the brake pedal firmly and evenly."
So you can easily step on both pedals at the same time
So you can easily shift gears
None of these

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Question 19 of 25

Where should you stop when facing a stop sign or red traffic light?

At the stop line marked on the pavement
After the stop line marked on the pavement
At the crosswalk if there is no stop line
Both A & C

Explanation:

"You must come to a complete stop for all stop signs and red traffic lights. Stop at the stop line if it is marked on the pavement. If there is no stop line, stop at the crosswalk, marked or not."

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Question 20 of 25

How long should you wait after coming to a complete stop before entering an intersection?

Until you see traffic behind you
Until the way is clear

Explanation:

"You must come to a complete stop for all stop signs and red traffic lights. Stop at the stop line if it is marked on the pavement. Wait until the way is clear before entering the intersection."
There is no need to wait
None of the above

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Question 21 of 25

Where should you stop if there is no stop line, crosswalk, or sidewalk present on the road?

You don't need to stop
Stop at the edge of the intersection

Explanation:

"If there is no stop line, stop at the crosswalk, marked or not. If there is no crosswalk, stop at the edge of the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, stop at the edge of the intersection."
Stop in the centre of the intersection
None of these

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Question 22 of 25

How is threshold braking performed?

By putting strong pressure on the brake pedal and then releasing it without locking the wheels.

Explanation:

"In threshold braking, you put strong pressure on the brake pedal without locking the wheels."
By pressing the brake pedal lightly and gradually.
By downshifting the gears.
By using the parking brakes gradually.

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Question 23 of 25

When a red “X” is indicated over a driving lane, you should:

Stop and then drive carefully in that lane.
Keep driving in that lane.
Don't enter or remain in that lane.

Explanation:

"When a red “X” is indicated over a driving lane, you should not enter or remain in that lane."
None of the above.

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Question 24 of 25

What should safe and responsible drivers do?

They should drive recklessly.
They should drive at whatever speed they want to.
They should see stops ahead, check their mirrors, begin braking early, and stop smoothly.

Explanation:

"Safe and responsible drivers see stops ahead, check their mirrors, begin braking early, and stop smoothly."
None of the above.

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Question 25 of 25

How do you go down a long, steep hill in a car with a manual transmission?

Try shifting to a higher gear.
Try going in the same gear and not shifting it.
Try shifting to a lower gear.

Explanation:

"In a vehicle with a manual transmission, try shifting into a lower gear when going down long, steep hills."
None of the above.

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