Dealing with Particular Situations

Welcome to your Ontario Dealing with particular situations

23. How should you proceed through a construction zone?

Proceed as quickly as possible

Proceed at your normal speed

Proceed after stopping once

Proceed with caution and obey all warning signs and traffic controller

2. What should you do when you see an emergency vehicle approaching you with flashing blue or red lights?

You should pull over your vehicle near the right-hand curb and stop

You should come to a complete stop immediately

You should start honking your horn

You should start swerving your vehicle

25. What should you do if you spot an animal on or near the road?

You should slow down and pass carefully

You should come to a complete stop

You should sound your horn

Both A & C

22. What should you do if you hit an animal such as a deer or moose?

Take pictures to share with your friends

Park on the road to watch injured animal

Try to move that injured animal

Report it to the local police or the Ministry of Natural Resources

14. ____________ run the risk of being charged under the Criminal Code of Canada.

Drivers carrying passengers

Drivers carrying baby

Street racers

None of the above

19. What are the warning signs which shows that your drowsiness is serious enough to place you at risk?

You have difficulty keeping your eyes open

You can’t remember details about the last few kilometers you have travelled

Your mind keeps wandering and you can’t seem to concentrate

All of the above

10. What should you do if an animal suddenly appears in front of your vehicle?

You should press the brake hard and prepare for a collision.

You should hit the animal to avoid an accident with another car.

You should hit the brake hard and prepare to take evasive action.

You should do whatever it takes to avoid collision with the animal.

`17. What escape route should you choose in case an animal comes in front of you?

You should steer away from the oncoming traffic.

You should steer towards the oncoming traffic.

The other cars should steer away and make way for you.

None of the above.

21. ____________ puts everyone on the road at serious risk of injury or death.

Street racing

Slow driving

Driving in rain

Driving in fog

10.

3. What precaution should you take when stopping your vehicle for an emergency vehicle?

You should pull over your vehicle as quick as possible

You should pull over your vehicle gradually and with proper signaling

You should pull over your vehicle as slow as possible

You should not give space to an emergency vehicle

11.

31. How can you identify an emergency vehicle?

A They use flashing red or blue lights

They use a siren bell

It is hard to identify them

Both A & B

12.

1. How do the police or other enforcement officers pull over your vehicle to an immediate stop?

By driving their vehicle with its emergency lights flashing and/or sirens on behind your vehicle

By using the hand gestures from the side of the road

They are not allowed to stop your vehicle

Both A & B

13.

11. ___________________ is one of the most serious and reckless form of aggressive driving?

Street racing

Driving in HOV lane

Tailgating

Driving in a curve

14.

6. What precautions should you take to reduce your chances of hitting an animal?

Drive slowly in the darkness, rain, fog, and poor visibility conditions

Stay alert when passing animal crossings

Watch for shining eyes at the roadside

All of the above

15.

13. If there is a construction or road maintenance vehicle parked on the road

You should obey the general traffic rules.

You should obey all the traffic control devices.

You should obey the directions provided by flag persons.

Both B and C.

16.

27. Which of the following may distract a driver?

Talking with passengers

Reading maps

Using devices such as GPS, cell phones, and radio

All of the above

17.

34. What should you do in a situation in which you feel threatened by another driver?

Stay in your vehicle and lock the doors

Call the police

Use your horn and signals to attract attention

All of the above

18.

9. What should you do if you feel drowsy while driving?

You should drink coffee and then continue

You should keep driving and try to reach the destination as soon as possible

You should pull off the road and park your vehicle in a secure place

You should take stimulants

19.

26. What should you do if you wish to watch an animal on the road?

You should find a safe place to completely pull off the road and then park

You should park on the shoulder of the road

You should get close as much as you can to that animal

You can’t watch animals on the road, it is illegal

20.

29. How can a driver reduce his distractions?

Plan the route in advance

Pullover and park to use the cell phone if necessary

Do not engage in an emotional conversation or complex conversation

All of the above

21.

32. If you are in an intersection and preparing to make a turn and suddenly an emergency vehicle appears to be approaching that intersection, what should you do in such a situation?

You should abandon your turn and clear the intersection

You should come to a complete stop within the intersection

You should keep moving to your turn

You should start making space for that emergency vehicle

22.

15. What should you do in the construction zone?

Not change lanes

Be ready for sudden stops

Keep scanning the road for workers and related construction equipment

All of the above

23.

16. What should you do when approaching an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its red or blue light flashing in the same direction you are travelling?

You are required to come to a complete stop behind the vehicle

You are required to increase your speed and proceed without caution

You are required to reduce your speed and proceed with caution

You are required to pass through the vehicle at high speed

24.

35. Whether you are driving during the day or at night, watch for traffic-control people and

Pass them carefully

Say hello to them

Follow their instructions

None of these

25.

5. What should you do if someone else’s driving annoys you?

You should try to educate the person

You should leave the matter to the police

You should start tailgating the person

None of these

26.

12. When workers are present at the construction site, the fines for speeding in these areas will be

Same

Reduced

Doubled

Void

27.

28. What will happen when you fail to respond to an emergency vehicle?

You will be fined and get three demerit points

You will be applauded

You will be exiled

Nothing will happen

28.

18. Which of the following may cause other drivers to become frustrated and angry and lead to a road-rage conflict between them?

Tailgating

Cutting in front of them too closely

Failing to yield the right-of-way

All of the above

29.

20. What should you do before merging back into the traffic after the emergency vehicle has passed?

Check to make sure the way is clear

Signal well

Check to make sure that there isn’t any other emergency vehicle approaching

All of the above

30.

7. Tired drivers can be impaired as drunk drivers

Because they have raised body temperature

Because they have raised blood alcohol levels

Because they are more active than a normal person

Because they have slower reaction time and are less alert

31.

33. It is illegal to follow a fire vehicle responding to an alarm within

250 meters

150 meters

500 meters

50 meters

32.

8. What is a safe distance to maintain from an emergency vehicle?

350 meters

250 meters

150 meters

100 meters

33.

30. How should you use a cellphone while driving?

You should pull off your vehicle from the road and park

You should slow down your vehicle

You should increase the speed of your vehicle

You can use your cell phone without making any precaution

34.

24. An angry driver may attempt dangerous retaliatory action. How can we avoid becoming angry on the road?

Getting fresh air, breathing deeply and slowly

Do not take your problems with you when driving

Take a break from driving every few hours

All of the above

35.

4. What happens to the drivers that are using hand-held cell phones while driving?

They face fines, suspension, and other penalties

They are applauded by the nation

They are punished with a life sentence

Nothing happens to them

Time’s up

Prepare for unique driving scenarios with Dealing with Particular Situations, a free G1 practice test that helps you handle railway crossings, school zones, emergency vehicles, construction zones, and unexpected road hazards safely. This quiz ensures you understand how to react appropriately in special driving conditions.

This quiz is part of the complete G1 practice test series. For full preparation, also review related quizzes:

Sharing the Road
Driving Along
Getting Ready to Drive
Driver’s License Demerits

All questions are based on the latest Ontario Driver’s Handbook, ensuring accurate and up-to-date preparation for your G1 test. For official information, visit the Government of Ontario handbook: (ontario.ca/handbook).

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