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15. Who has the right-of-way in the roundabouts?

The traffic already in the roundabout

The traffic entering the roundabout

Cyclist entering the roundabout

None of these

22. Why should you give plenty of room to the large vehicles in the 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

3. When making a U-turn, you should first check

The weather conditions

The traffic behind you

The vehicle’s engine

All of the above

13. What things should you remember when entering the roundabout?

You should yield the right-of-way to the traffic already present in the roundabout

You should travel in a counter-clockwise direction

Do not stop when moving in the roundabout

All of the above

26. What should you do while backing up the car?

You should look over your shoulder in the direction you are moving

You should look forward when backing up

You should turn ON high beam headlights

None of these

31. What should you do after you have completed the 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

You should come to a complete stop after the turn

Give turn signals after the turn

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

No, you have to wait until the green light

Yes, unless it is 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

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

You should exit through your intended exit and keep driving

You should immediately come to a complete stop

You should slow down your vehicle

You should pull over within the roundabout

34. Remember, the sharper the turn

The slower you should go

The faster you should go

The closer you should be with the curb

None of these

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

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

Turn from the lane nearest and to the left of the curb into the first available lane on the left side of the road

Move from the lane nearest and to the right of the yellow line into the first available lane on the right side of the road

Move from the lane nearest and to the left of the yellow line into the first available lane on the left side of the road

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27. What is a “three-point turn”?

It is a maneuver to turn-around

It is a smooth gear shifting method

It is a clutch and throttle coordination method

It is a fine for illegal parking

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9. 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

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16. You are only permitted to remove your seatbelt while driving

When backing up the car

When driving over 80 km/hr

When driving slower than the regular traffic

When carrying passengers

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17. 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

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40. 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

Firstly, starting from the left lane move into the right lane of the other road, and then signal the right turn

None of these

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24. 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

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

Signal and move into the center lane, slow down, and then make your turn when the way is clear

Move into the center lane, signal the left turn, speed up and then make your left turn

Signal the left turn and move into the lane just left to the center lane, speed up and then make your left turn

None of these

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

To pedestrians and traffic on the cross street

To the vehicles behind you

To the oncoming vehicles

To the vehicles on your left

19.

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

Braking and steering at the same time

Braking and giving the signals

Steering and shifting the gears

Both b & c

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21. 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 in the left turn your vehicle will be crossing the lanes of the oncoming traffic

None of the above

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11. What should be your position on the road before making a turn?

You should be in the cyclist’s lane at least 10 meters before the intersection

You should be in the parking lane at least 10 meters before the intersection

You should be in your proper turning lane at least 15 meters before the intersection

You should be in the lane other than the turning lane before the intersection

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36. What is the purpose of the lane marked with curved arrows in the picture below?

Allow the drivers to make a safe left turn at intersections

Allow the drivers to make a safe right turn at intersections

Allow the drivers to park their vehicles

Allow drivers to pass other vehicles

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7. 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 may get locked

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2. Can you make a left turn when facing a red traffic light?

Yes, only when moving from a one-way road to a one-way road

Yes, only when moving from a two-way road to a two-way road

Yes, anywhere

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14. How do you turn a vehicle using the “hand over hand steering” method?

Turn the steering wheel with one hand and cross the other hand over it, grip the wheel on the other side and continue turning.

Turn the steering wheel using a finger and with the other hand downshift the gear at the same time

Turn the steering wheel with both hands up to the limit

None of these

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5. Before making a three-point turn?

Make sure you do not make a three-point turn on a curve in the road, on or near a railway crossing or hilltop, or near a bridge or tunnel that blocks your view

Make sure the way is clear in both directions

Make sure there are no cyclists or pedestrians

All of the above

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35. When is it illegal to drive in reverse?

On a divided road that has a speed limit of more than 80 km/hr

On a public road

When pulling out from the parking

When trying to help someone in trouble

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4. 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

29.

1. What should you check before you begin to turn right?

That the street you are turning onto has enough room in its curb lane

That the street you are turning onto has a marked crosswalk

That no cyclists or pedestrian is approaching the intersection

Both A and C

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

You should move into the first available lane left to the obstruction and when the lane is free turn directly into that lane

You should complete your turn in the far-left lane or the lane nearest to the yellow line and after some time move directly into that lane

You should not make a turn instead proceed straight through the intersection

None of the above

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32. 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

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25. What should you do if you miss your intended exit or cannot exit safely from the circular intersection using the left lane?

You should stay in your lane and travel around the circle again to take the exit

You should come to a complete stop within the intersection

You should slow down and make a wide U-turn to take the exit

You should take the next available exit

33.

38. What things should you remember when exiting the 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

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

You should complete the turn in the lane behind the obstruction and then come to a complete stop

You should move next to the lane where an obstruction is present

You should complete the turn in the lane behind the obstruction and then change lanes to the left when safe

You should enter the far-left lane of the road to avoid the obstruction

35.

23. What should you do before changing a lane or turning around a corner?

You should signal well

You should come to a complete stop

You should speed up the vehicle

You should lock every door before the move

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33. When you are deciding whether or not to make a U-turn, your first consideration should be to check:

Traffic regulations.

Presence of trees, fire hydrants or poles near the curb.

Turning radius of your car.

Height of curb.

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10. Where should you move while making a right turn when the right-hand lane is not marked on the road you are moving in?

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

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29. When should you make a right turn at an intersection having a red light (if permitted)?

Only make a turn when the way is clear after coming to a complete stop

When there is a traffic jam in the intersection

When it is a one-way road you are moving in

None of them

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

You can drive around the block

You can take a U-turn

You can do a three-point turn

All of the above

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

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