Road Safety Quiz

A flashing red light means:

• Stop, and wait for the light to turn green.

• Stop, and proceed when it is safe to do so

• Slow down to check for oncoming traffic and proceed when it is safe.

• The flashing red light simply indicates an uncontrolled intersection.

A U-turn is not permitted:

• On a curve.

• Near or at the crest of a hill.

• Where a sign prohibits a U-turn.

• All of the above.

How far away from a stop sign, traffic control signal or crosswalk are you required to park?

• 10 metres.

• 6 metres.

• 5 metres.

• 3 metres.

If you are going into a curve too quickly, you should:

• Slam on your brakes.

• Pump the brakes, gradually slowing down until you can stop.

• Pull the emergency brake and steer into the curve.

• Ease off the accelerator, then speed up slightly as you regain traction.

If you begin to skid on black ice, what is the safest thing to do?

• Accelerate and steer in the direction you want to go.

• Brake and steer in the direction you want to go.

• Ease off the accelerator and steer to the side of the road.

• Ease off the accelerator and steer smoothly in the direction you want to go.

In order to stay awake while driving on a long trip, you can:

• Sing or talk to yourself.

• Take a nap at a rest stop.

• Eat moderately.

• All of the above.

It is against the law to follow an emergency vehicle more closely than:

• 50 metres.

• 100 metres.

• 150 metres.

• 200 metres.

Unless signs tell you otherwise, the speed limit in cities and towns is:

• 80 km/h

• 30 km/h

• 50 km/h

• 60 km/h

When should you use your car's signals?

• When changing lanes.

• When turning a corner.

• When pulling out from a line of parked vehicles.

• All of the above.

Which of the following hand and arm signals is correct for a left turn?

• Arm straight out the window

• Arm out and down

• Arm out and up

• Circle motion