Ontario Driving at night and in bad weather

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31. Roadways are most slippery

During a heavy downpour

After it has been raining for a while

The first rain after a dry spell

In construction zones

39. Why should you use low beams when there is smoke or fog outside?

Because high beams reflect the light back to you and create a glare.

Because low beams give more visibility

Because low beams are good for other drivers

None of the above

36. To get your vehicle out of a skid, you should first:

Steer straight ahead.

Steer in the opposite direction of the skid.

Steer in the direction you want to go.

Apply brakes hard.

11. What can happen if you apply cruise control when the weather and road conditions are poor?

Nothing bad will happen.

When your tires contact ice, the cruise control will stop applying pressure on the accelerator and you could lose control.

When your tires contact ice, the cruise control will continue to apply the accelerator and you could lose control.

None of the above.

19. A vehicle may skid when

Riding on a slippery surface

Braking and accelerating too aggressively

Driving too fast

All of the above

16. What precautions should you take when driving through the fog?

You should make sure that you are going slow enough

You should leave a safe braking distance between you and the vehicle ahead

You should move off the road if the visibility is decreasing

All of the above

3.Back ice is dangerous because

It can be harmful to the environment.

A driver cannot see it.

It is black in colour.

It is not dangerous.

10. If you are a teenager driver aged 19 or under and in the first six months of receiving your G2 licence. How many passengers are you allowed to carry between midnight and 5 a.m.?

3 passengers aged 19 or under

2 passengers aged 19 or under

1 passenger aged 19 or under (No restrictions for passengers the age of 20 or over)

4 passengers aged 19 or under

24. Snow-removal vehicles on public roadways are equipped with a flashing

Blue light

Red light

Green light

White light

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14. How can you cope with a daytime glare?

By using your sun visor

By using a pair of good quality sunglasses

By closing your eyes

Both a & b

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26. When should the low-beam headlights be used?

When there is oncoming traffic at night, even when the highway is not divided.

When there is oncoming traffic at night, even when the highway is divided.

When there is incoming traffic during the day, even when the highway is divided.

None of the above.

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42. Why should you avoid driving in puddles?

A puddle may hide a large pothole that could damage your vehicle’s suspension

The spray of water from the puddle could obstruct the vision of adjacent motorists

The water from the puddle could drown your engine, causing it to stall

All of the above

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34. When should you turn on the headlights?

Only at night

When you are driving at night or at any time when you cannot see clearly 50 meters away.

When you are driving at night or at any time when you cannot see clearly 10 meters away.

When you are driving at night or at any time when you cannot see clearly 150 meters away.

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2. How can you control a skidding vehicle?

Ease off on the accelerator or brake

By heavy braking

Avoid oversteering

Both A & C

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33. When should you use threshold braking?

When you need to stop quickly

When you need to stop on a wet or icy surface

When you need to accelerate quickly

Both a & b

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25. Why should you switch to low beams when you come to a curve or hilltop?

So you can see oncoming vehicles

So you won’t blind oncoming drivers

So you can reduce your stopping distance

Both a & b

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15. What is the purpose of an anti-lock braking system (ABS)?

It helps avoid a collision with the vehicle in front

It prevents tire skids and the accompanying loss of steering control

It locks the wheel to stop the vehicle more easily

All of the above

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22. What is black ice?

Oil present on the road

A cube of black-colored ice on the curb

A thin layer of ice covers the road

None of these

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27. A flashing blue light mounted on a motor vehicle indicates

A motor vehicle carrying explosives

Snow removal equipment

An ambulance

A police emergency vehicle

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23. What are the dangers posed by rain?

Rain may reduce the visibility

Rain makes road surfaces slippery

Rain may disturb the emotional state of the driver

Both a & b

21.

13. Which of the following should you avoid during times of snow and other inclement weather?

Cruise control

Slow driving

Low beam headlight

None of these

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18. It is more dangerous to drive at the maximum speed limit at night than during daytime as:

Your reaction time is slower at night.

You cannot see as far ahead at night.

Some drivers unlawfully drive with parking lights only.

The roadways are more apt to be slippery at night.

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5. How can you avoid the dangers posed by rain?

Try to drive on clear sections of road

Try to steer smoothly

Try to brake and accelerate smoothly

All of the above

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32. Why is it dangerous to drive at night?

At night, your reactions are disturbed

At night, you cannot see far ahead

There are more police on the road

Both b & c

25.

9. What should you do when you lose control of the vehicle during rain?

Do not brake.

Release the pressure on the accelerator.

Look and steer where you want the front of the vehicle to go.

All of the above.

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1. If you are a teenage driver with your G2 licence for six months and until you obtain your full G licence or turn 20, How many passengers are you allowed to carry between midnight and 5 a.m.?

3 passengers aged 19 or under (No restrictions for passengers the age of 20 or over)

2 passengers aged 19 or under

1 passenger aged 19 or under

4 passengers aged 19 or under

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30. What should you do when you are driving on slippery patches?

Go as slow as you can.

Use extra caution and try to avoid unnecessary lane or speed changes.

Go as fast as you can.

Stop the car and wait for the road to become normal.

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7. What should you avoid when driving in foggy weather?

Stopping on the travelled portion of the road

Speeding up suddenly, even if the fog seems to be clearing

Passing a vehicle or trying to get away from a vehicle that is following too closely

All of the above

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12. What sort of steering adjustments should you make when your car is skidding?

Make large steering adjustments, point the tires along the centre of your lane.

Make large steering adjustments, point the tires along the right side of your lane.

Do not make large steering adjustments, point the tires along the centre of your lane.

Do not make large steering adjustment, point the tires along the right side of your lane.

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21. What should you do when approaching an oncoming vehicle with its high-beam headlight glaring at you?

Avoid looking directly into the vehicle’s headlights

Switch to your high-beam headlight

Come to a complete stop

Turn off your headlights

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4. What happens when you overdrive your headlights?

Your stopping distance gets farther than you can see with your headlights

Your battery runs out quickly

Your stopping distance gets shortened

Nothing happens

32.

28. What is the best way to stop quickly on a wet or icy roadway is to

Pump the brake until you come to a complete stop

Keep foot off brake and let compression stop you

Apply brakes the same way you always do

Apply power brakes

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17. What are the things that should be followed when driving in whiteout conditions?

You should drive slowly and avoid passing and changing lanes

You should use a low-beam headlight and make sure that the full lighting system of your vehicle is turned ON

You should keep your windows and mirrors clean

All of the above

34.

35. Why shouldn’t you drive in foggy weather?

Fog can reduce your visibility

Fog can increase your stopping distance

Fog can alter the favorable road conditions

None of these

35.

20. Hydroplaning occurs during heavy rain when the vehicle's tires ride up above the water on the roadway. To help prevent hydroplaning you should

Ensure that your tires on your vehicle have good tread depth

Ensure that the tires on the vehicle are inflated to the proper tire pressure

Reduce vehicle speed when driving in the rain

All of the above

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6. What should you do if you get caught driving in a dense fog?

You should slow down and continue your journey

You should move off the road and into a safe parking area

You should switch to low-beam headlights

all of the sbove

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40. What should you do if a safe place to park is not available on the road and there is a lot of fog and smoke outside?

All the passengers should exit the car and wait for help to come standing near it.

All the passengers should sit and wait for help in the car.

All the passengers should move to a safe location away from the vehicle in case it is hit.

None of the above.

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41. How does ABS work?

It detects an abnormal drop in wheel speed and causes brake force to be reduced

It controls the flow of fuel to the engine

It keeps the engine of the vehicle warm enough

All of these

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38. What is the one most important thing to do when you start to skid?

You should keep your foot off the brake pedal if you start to skid.

You should keep your foot on the brake pedal to decrease speed.

You should keep your foot on the brake pedal to increase speed.

You should jump out of the car.

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37. You should avoid driving in fog, but if that is not possible or you get caught driving in fog, then what should you do?

You should slow down and drive at a speed that suits the condition

You should make sure the full lighting system of your vehicle is turned ON

You should use low-beam headlights

All of the above

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8. How should you pass through rutted snowy roads?

You should pass through slowly

You should avoid sudden steering when passing

You should avoid braking and accelerating that may cause a skid

All of the above

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29. How can you test your brakes if they are working properly after driving through a flooded road?

By stopping quickly and firmly at 50 Km/hr

By driving over 80 km/hr

By threshold braking

None of these

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