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This document contains summaries of key points from a driver's education module: 1) The driver is responsible for ensuring that all passengers under 16 years old wear their seatbelt. 2) A high-mounted brake light helps reduce the risk of rear-end collisions by making the vehicle's braking more visible to other drivers. 3) Eco-efficient driving can reduce both fuel costs and maintenance costs by operating and maintaining a vehicle to minimize fuel consumption and maximize safety.

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Which Passenger's Seat Belt Is Fastened Properly? 1 / 23: N K N K N K

This document contains summaries of key points from a driver's education module: 1) The driver is responsible for ensuring that all passengers under 16 years old wear their seatbelt. 2) A high-mounted brake light helps reduce the risk of rear-end collisions by making the vehicle's braking more visible to other drivers. 3) Eco-efficient driving can reduce both fuel costs and maintenance costs by operating and maintaining a vehicle to minimize fuel consumption and maximize safety.

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Module 1 – Answer Key

Which passenger's seat belt is fastened properly? 1 / 23

i Illustration 1
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Solution : Illustration 1

All vehicle occupants must wear a seat belt. Children whose sitting height is less than 63 cm, measured from the seat to the top of the
head, must be restrained by a restraint system.

What is the purpose of the high-mounted brake light? 2 / 23

n Reduce the risk of rear-end collisions.


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j Make sure other drivers see you when changing


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lane.

j Reduce breaking distance.


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Solution : Reduce the risk of rear-end collisions.

Mandatory on all vehicles manufactured since January


1987, high-mounted brake lights significantly reduce the
risk of rear-end collisions.
You are driving your father's vehicle. The passenger, your 15-year-old friend, is not
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wearing a seat belt. Who will be issued the fine?

n You.
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j Your father.
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j Your friend.
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Solution : You.

The driver is responsible for making sure that


passengers under the age of 16 fasten their seat belts.
If the driver does not do so, it is the driver who will have
to pay the fine and who will have demerit points entered
on his or her record.

Eco-efficient driving makes it possible to: 4 / 23

i reduce both fuel and maintenance costs.


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n reduce fuel costs only.


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n reduce maintenance costs only.


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Solution : reduce both fuel and maintenance costs.

Eco-efficient driving consists in operating a vehicle and


maintaining it in proper working order so as to reduce
fuel consumption and increase highway safety.
What is the impact of a rooftop cargo carrier on fuel consumption? 5 / 23

n It increases fuel consumption even when empty.


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j It has no impact.
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j It increases fuel consumption only if it is full.


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Solution : It increases fuel consumption even when


empty.

A rooftop cargo carrier increases aerodynamic drag and


fuel consumption. That is why a removable carrier is
preferable to a permanent one.

In the majority of vehicles, the parking brake acts: 6 / 23

i on the rear wheels.


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n on all four wheels.


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n on the front wheels.


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Solution : on the rear wheels.

In the majority of vehicles, the parking brake acts on the


rear wheels and is independent of the central braking
system.
Which foot is used to apply the brakes? 7 / 23

n The right foot.


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j The left foot and right foot together.


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j The left foot.


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Solution : The right foot.

The brake pedal should be operated with the right foot.

You are driving a vehicle with standard transmission. Is it appropriate to keep your foot
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on the clutch while you are driving?

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n Yes.
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n Only if you are travelling below 25 km/h.


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Solution : No.

Resting your foot on the clutch unnecessarily could


wear out the clutch system prematurely.
Do pregnant women have to wear seat belts? 9 / 23

n Yes, a pregnant woman must wear her seat belt


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throughout her pregnancy.

j No, the seat belt could kill the fetus in the event of a
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collision.

n No, only as of the sixth month of pregnancy.


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Solution : Yes, a pregnant woman must wear her seat


belt throughout her pregnancy.

It has been proven that, in nearly all road accidents


involving pregnant women, it is the death of the woman
that leads to the death of the fetus. To protect the fetus
from a crash, the life of the mother must be protected.

Children must be secured in a child car seat: 10 / 23

i until their sitting height is 63 cm.


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n until the age of 5.


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n until they are able to fasten their seat belt alone.


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Solution : until their sitting height is 63 cm.

In a moving road vehicle, children whose sitting height,


measured from the seat to the top of the head, is less
than 63 cm must be seated in a restraint system
corresponding to their weight and height.
Your friend decides to modify his or her vehicle and remove the seat belts from the back
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seat. Is this serious?

n Yes, because it is forbidden to remove a vehicle's


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original seat belts.

j No, this is not serious.


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j From now on, he or she will drive with a single


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passenger, in the front passenger seat.
Not really. If ever the friend changes his or her mind,
the seat belts can be reinstalled.

Solution : Yes, because it is forbidden to remove a


vehicle's original seat belts.

It is forbidden to alter or remove a vehicle’s seat belts or


render them unusable. Anyone who contravenes this
provision of the Highway Safety Code is liable to a fine.

Your child's car seat buckle is hard to fasten, so you decide to change it for one easier to
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use. Which of the following statements is true?

i It is forbidden to alter a child car seat.


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n In order to legally alter it, you must buy the buckle at


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a store that sells child car seat replacement parts.

n As long as the car seat has all the necessary parts,


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there is no problem changing the buckle for one that
is easier to use.

n You must install a different buckle, but one from the


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same company.

Solution : It is forbidden to alter a child car seat.

The car seat must comply with the manufacturer's


instruction manual and must be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
You have just bought some beach sandals. You intend to wear them to drive. Is this a
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good idea?

n No.
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j Yes, because they have thin soles.


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j Yes, because they are light.


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n Yes, because they allow good contact with the


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pedals.

Solution : No.

Caution! Your shoes are the only contact you have with
the pedals! A thin-soled shoe is preferable, but it must
also be fastened in front and in back.

When should you use your low beams? 14 / 23

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1. On well-lit roads.

2. When visibility is poor because of rain or snow. n 1, 2


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3. When visibility is poor because of fog. n 2, 3


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4. When you are driving behind another vehicle. n 3, 4


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Solution : 1, 2, 3, 4

Use your low beams even during the day to be seen


better by other road users.
The following statements concern the parking brake. Which statement or statements are
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true?

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1. The parking brake must always be engaged, even on
level ground.
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2. Pressure must be applied to the brake pedal in order
to engage the parking brake. j 1, 4
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3. Pressure must be applied to the brake pedal in order n1


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to release the parking brake.

4. The parking brake is not independent of the main Solution : 1, 2, 3


braking system.
The parking brake is used to keep the vehicle
immobilized. Remember to use it!

Which statement is true? 16 / 23

i Regular vehicle maintenance helps protect the


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environment.

n Regular maintenance is not a very useful


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expenditure for vehicles under warranty.

j Regular maintenance is costly and does not lead to


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real savings.

j Reducing pollution is only for the trucking industry.


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Solution : Regular vehicle maintenance helps protect


the environment.

Ecodriving is good for you and for the environment.


You are taking your little dog for a drive. What must you do? 17 / 23

n Put the dog in a carrier designed for transportation.


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j Have the dog sit on your knees.


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j Place the dog between you and the driver's door.


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n Put the dog in the back seat.


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Solution : Put the dog in a carrier designed for


transportation.

No person may drive a road vehicle in which a


passenger, an animal or an object is so placed as to
obstruct the driver's view or to interfere with the proper
handling of the vehicle. This is why it is recommended
to secure the animal or put it in a pet carrier, particularly
to avoid injuries to the animal or to yourself in the event
of an impact.

Your grandparents want to take your four-year-old brother to a park six streets away.
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Their vehicle has no child seat. Is this safe?

i No.
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n Yes, it's only for a short distance.


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n Yes, in a residential zone where the speed limit is 50


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km/h.

n No, unless the vehicle's seat belt is put around the


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child.

Solution : No.

A child must always be secured in a child safety seat,


even for short distances. More than half of all accidents
occur in zones where the speed limit is 50 km/h, and
within 8 km of home.
The following statements concern the driving position. Which one is true? 19 / 23

n Suitably adjusting your seat gives you a good view


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of the road ahead.

j Seat adjustments are only for comfort.


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j The seat belt gives better protection when the


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driver's back is inclined to the rear.

n The seat must be in an unlocked position for


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protection in an accident.

Solution : Suitably adjusting your seat gives you a good


view of the road ahead.

Suitably and comfortably adjusting the seat gives better


control of the vehicle and a better view of the road
ahead. It also helps reduce driving fatigue.

Which of the following situations is dangerous to the driver of a vehicle in the event of a
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collision or sudden stop?

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1. The passenger is not wearing a seat belt.

2. There is a sports bag on the back seat. n 1, 2


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3. There is a dog on the back seat. n 2, 3


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Solution : 1, 2, 3

A passenger who is not wearing a seat belt, an


unsecured animal in the vehicle or any loose object
may, in the event of a collision or sudden stop, become
a cannonball and hit the occupants of the vehicle.
Your friend is worried about reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
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What would be good advice?

n Driving style and behaviour play a role.


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j Fuel consumption is a concern especially when fuel


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prices go up.

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not an individual problem.

Solution : Driving style and behaviour play a role.

Driving style and behaviour play an important role in


reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas
emissions. Every individual act to protect the
environment counts!
Module 1 – Results

Question Reference Score


Question # 1 DH p. 189-190 1/ 1
Question # 2 0/ 1
Question # 3 DPV p. 17 1/ 1
Question # 4 0/ 1
Question # 5 1/ 1
Question # 6 1/ 1
Question # 7 1/ 1
Question # 8 1/ 1
Question # 9 Dépliant C-4769 1/ 1
Question # 10 DPV p. 17 1/ 1
Question # 11 CSR art. 250 1/ 1
Question # 12 L’article 397 1/ 1
Question # 13 DPV p. 11 1/ 1
Question # 14 DPV p. 28 0/ 1
Question # 15 DPV p. 20 0/ 1
Question # 16 DPV p. 30 1/ 1
Question # 17 DPV p. 37 1/ 1
Question # 18 DPV p. 241-242 0/ 1
Question # 19 DPV p. 13 1/ 1
Dépliant Attachez-vous tout le temps ! C-
Question # 20 1/ 1
4769
Question # 21 0/ 1
Total: (71%) 15 / 21
Module 2 – Answer Key

You are late for a meeting and an older friend sitting beside you is egging you on to go
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faster. You should:

n drive safely without going over the posted speed


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limit.

j drop him off at a bus stop.


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j listen to the advice of the friend asking you to go


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faster.

Solution : drive safely without going over the posted


speed limit.

The driver is always the one who can best assess the
risks involved. Driving responsibly means not giving in
to peer pressure.

Which of the following emotions can affect your judgment while driving? 2/7

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1. Stress

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Solution : 1, 2, 3

Our emotions can have a major effect on our driving


and, at times, result in unsuspected limitations. Among
other things, they may adversely affect our attention,
judgment and reaction time.
You have just learned some bad news that has made you anxious and depressed. You are
about to leave your house for a meeting with friends. In the circumstances, what is your 3/7
best course of action?

i Wait until your condition has improved before


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driving.

n Do not change your plans; the situation has no


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incidence on your driving ability.

j Breathing deeply while driving will help you


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concentrate on the road.

Solution : Wait until your condition has improved before


driving.

It is important for you to evaluate whether your


emotional state allows you to drive safely. Emotions,
especially disagreeable ones, may adversely affect the
concentration needed for driving. For example, when
you are sad, anxious or angry, your thoughts may
become confused and you may run the risk of not
paying attention to your driving environment and of
compromising your safety and that of others.

According to road safety research, what influence does the family environment have on
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driving behaviour?

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j Slight influence.
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j No influence.
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Solution : Great influence.

Family environment is the main influence on the


behaviour of young drivers from 15 to 25 and on their
risk of being involved in an accident. Long before they
are of an age to drive, young passengers observe and
assimilate their parents’ conduct behind the wheel, style
of driving, attitudes, values and emotional reactions in
various situations.
You are driving within the speed limit. A vehicle passes you. One of your passengers asks
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you to accelerate. What is your best course of action?

i Tell your passenger that driving is your concern.


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j Accelerate to please your passenger and avoid


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impeding traffic.

n Get angry.
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Solution : Tell your passenger that driving is your


concern.

The driver is the best judge of the situation. If you are


being pressured to take risks, resist, or find a
compromise.

A quarrel breaks out among your passengers. What is your best course of action? 6/7

n Stop by the side of the road.


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n Yell to get them to quiet down immediately.


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n Do nothing, the quarrel does not concern you.


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Solution : Stop by the side of the road.

If the passengers hinder your driving, the best thing to


do is find a means of remedying the situation. In this
case, stopping by the side of the road is a means of
breaking the tension.
A heavy rain makes you even more depressed. There is roadwork on almost all the routes
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you take to go to work. In this situation, are there any factors influencing your driving?

i Yes.
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j No, if you are an experienced driver.


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j No, if you take your antidepressant medication


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regularly.

Solution : Yes.

Aside from the weather and road conditions, your


physical or mental condition can influence your driving.
Module 2 – Results

Question Reference Score


Question # 1 0/ 1
Question # 2 1/ 1
Question # 3 1/ 1
Question # 4 Jean-Pascal Le risque routier des jeunes. 1/ 1
Question # 5 DPV p. 228 1/ 1
Question # 6 DPV p. 228 1/ 1
Question # 7 1/ 1
Total: (85%) 6/ 7
Module 3 - Answer Key

On gravel roads, what is the maximum speed limit? 1 / 147

i 70 km/h.
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n 90 km/h.
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n 80 km/h.
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Solution : 70 km/h.

On gravel roads, 70 km/h is the maximum speed limit.

You are driving through a village unfamiliar to you and cannot find a single sign indicating
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the speed limit. What is the maximum speed at which you must travel?

n 50 km/h.
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n 90 km/h.
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j 70 km/h.
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Solution : 50 km/h.

Unless otherwise indicated, the maximum speed in a


populated area is 50 km/h.
Your sister just got her class 5 learner's licence, and you have had your driver's licence
for a year. Are you allowed to serve as accompanying rider when she's practising on the 3 / 147
roadway?

n No. You must have acquired 24 months of driving


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experience.

j Yes. With 12 months of driving experience, you can


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serve as accompanying rider.

n Yes, provided you stay alert and are very patient.


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Solution : No. You must have acquired 24 months of


driving experience.

The learner must be accompanied by a person who has


held a valid driver's licence for at least 24 months for a
passenger vehicle.

Who is permitted to serve as accompanying rider for a learning driver? Anyone who has
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held for over two years:

i a driver's licence.
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n any valid licence.


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n a probationary licence.
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Solution : a driver's licence.

A person must have held a driver's licence for at least


24 months before serving as accompanying rider for
someone doing practical training.
Under the law, if you are convicted of driving for a wager or bet or in a race, the number of
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demerit points entered on your record will be:

n 6.
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j 4.
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j 2.
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Solution : 6.

Six demerit points will be entered on your record.

How many demerit points must a learner's licence or probationary licence holder have
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accumulated for the licence to be suspended?

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n 9.
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n 10.
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Solution : 4.

When the holders of a learner's or probationary licence


have accumulated 4 demerit points, the Société de
l'assurance automobile du Québec suspends their
licence.
How many demerit points must a driver's licence holder have accumulated for the licence
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to be revoked?

n 15 or more.
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j 12 or more.
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Solution : 15 or more.

When the number of points reaches 15 or more, the


licence is revoked.

Are backseat passengers allowed to drink alcoholic beverages in the parking lot of a rest
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area?

i No.
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n Yes, if the vehicle is parked.


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n Yes, if passengers are aged 18 or over.


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Solution : No.

No one aboard a road vehicle is allowed to drink


alcoholic beverages, whether the vehicle is moving or
parked in an area open to traffic.
What is the blood-alcohol level permitted for a probationary licence holder? 9 / 147

n Zero alcohol.
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j 80 mg% (.08).
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j 20 mg% (.02).
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Solution : Zero alcohol.

Probationary licence holders are subject to the zero


alcohol rule, which means they are prohibited from
driving after having any alcohol at all.

Is driving a vehicle equipped with a radar warning device allowed? 10 / 147

i No.
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n Yes, provided you respect the maximum speed limit.


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n Yes.
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Solution : No.

Driving a vehicle equipped with a radar warning device


is prohibited.
You are on your way to the convenience store with your 5-year-old brother. In the parking
lot, you tell him to wait in the car a few minutes while you are in the store. Is this a safe 11 / 147
thing to do?

n No.
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j Yes, because you will only be gone a very short


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while.

j Yes, provided you remove the ignition key and lock


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the doors.

Solution : No.

Under the Highway Safety Code, no person may leave a


child under 7 years of age unattended in a road vehicle.

Is driving in reverse permitted on an expressway? 12 / 147

i No.
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n Yes, if you drive safely.


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n Yes, if you turn on your hazard lights.


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Solution : No.

On expressways, driving in reverse is prohibited.


You are driving up a hill behind a farm tractor. Can you pass it? 13 / 147

n No.
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j Yes.
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j Yes, because the vehicle is a tractor.


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Solution : No.

Because you are unable to check the left lane for


approaching vehicles, you cannot pass it.

In what situation can vehicle 1 pass vehicle 2? 14 / 147

i Illustration 1
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Solution : Illustration 1

Passing is permitted if the broken line next to the solid line is on the side of the vehicle when the manoeuvre is undertaken.
When can you travel in the left lane on an expressway? 15 / 147

n To pass another vehicle.


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j When the lane is free of traffic.


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j Whenever you want to.


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Solution : To pass another vehicle.

On an expressway, the far-left lane is used to overtake


other vehicles, to avoid obstacles or to enter an off-
ramp.

You are in vehicle 1 and want to pass vehicle 2. Before performing the manoeuvre, you
check all around and see that the driver in vehicle 3 has already indicated his intention to 16 / 147
overtake you. What must you do?

i Wait for the driver to complete the manoeuvre


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before you can do so yourself.

n Move closer to the vehicle ahead of you.


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n Accelerate briskly to pass vehicle 2 before vehicle 3


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passes you.

Solution : Wait for the driver to complete the


manoeuvre before you can do so yourself.

Before passing, you must check your rearview mirrors


and your blind spot to make sure no other vehicle is
trying to pass you. If a vehicle is attempting to pass you,
you must wait your turn.
No driver may, to pass, use the lane reserved for traffic moving in the opposite direction: 17 / 147

n in or upon, or when approaching a level crossing.


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j alongside a bicycle path.


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Solution : in or upon, or when approaching a level


crossing.

Caution! In or upon, or when approaching a level


crossing, you are not allowed to use the lane reserved
for traffic moving in the opposite direction to pass
another vehicle.

No driver may, to pass, use the lane reserved for traffic moving in the opposite direction: 18 / 147

i in or upon approaching a tunnel.


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n in a 50-km/h zone.
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n alongside a bicycle path.


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Solution : in or upon approaching a tunnel.

Caution! In or upon, or when approaching a tunnel, you


are not allowed to use the lane reserved for traffic
moving in the opposite direction to pass another vehicle.
No driver may pass by using the lane reserved for traffic moving in the opposite direction: 19 / 147

n in or upon approaching a pedestrian crosswalk


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identified as such.

j in a 50-km/h zone.
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j alongside a bicycle path.


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Solution : in or upon approaching a pedestrian


crosswalk identified as such.

Using the lane reserved for traffic moving in the


opposite direction to pass another vehicle is prohibited
in or upon, or when approaching a pedestrian crosswalk
identified as such.

You are prohibited from using the lane reserved for oncoming traffic to pass another
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vehicle:

i when approaching the crest or at the crest of a hill.


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n in a 50-km/h zone.
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Solution : when approaching the crest or at the crest of


a hill.

When approaching the crest or at the crest of a hill no


driver may, to pass, use the lane reserved for oncoming
traffic.
You are prohibited from using the lane reserved for traffic moving in the opposite
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direction to pass another vehicle:

n when approaching a curve.


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Solution : when approaching a curve.

When approaching a curve no driver may, to pass, use


the lane reserved for traffic moving in the opposite
direction where he cannot see, at a sufficient distance,
vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.

In which one of the situations illustrated is the driver of the vehicle prohibited from
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passing the motorcycle?

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Solution : Illustration 1

A broken line next to a solid line means passing is allowed if the broken line is on the vehicle's side when the manoeuvre is begun.
You are in vehicle 1 and are preparing to exit a private property and make a left turn. You
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must yield the right of way:

n to vehicle 2 and the pedestrian.


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Solution : to vehicle 2 and the pedestrian.

Motor vehicle operators wishing to exit a private


property must yield the right of way to any vehicle or
pedestrian travelling on a public roadway.

You are following a school bus approaching a level crossing. What must you do: 24 / 147

i Prepare to stop.
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n Prepare to overtake the bus if no train is in sight.


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n Prepare to overtake the bus if there is time enough


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to do so.

Solution : Prepare to stop.

Drivers of a bus, minibus or road vehicle carrying


dangerous substances must stop their vehicle at any
level crossing. You must also be prepared to stop when
following them.
You are following a mini school bus approaching a level crossing. What must you do? 25 / 147

n Prepare to stop.
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j Prepare to overtake the bus if no train is in sight.


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j Prepare to overtake the bus if there is time enough


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to do so.

Solution : Prepare to stop.

Drivers of a bus, a minibus or a road vehicle carrying


dangerous substances must stop their vehicle at any
level crossing. You must also be prepared to stop when
following them.

You are following a motor coach approaching a level crossing. What must you do? 26 / 147

i Prepare to stop.
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n Prepare to overtake the bus if no train is in sight.


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n Prepare to overtake the bus if there is time enough


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to do so.

Solution : Prepare to stop.

Drivers of a bus, minibus or road vehicle carrying


dangerous substances must stop their vehicle at any
level crossing. You must also be prepared to stop when
following them.
You are following a truck carrying dangerous substances and approaching a level
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crossing. What must you do?

n Prepare to stop.
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j Prepare to overtake the bus if no train is in sight.


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j Prepare to overtake the bus if there is time enough


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to do so.

Solution : Prepare to stop.

Drivers of a bus, minibus or road vehicle carrying


dangerous substances must stop their vehicle at any
level crossing. You must also be prepared to stop when
following them.

You are following a paratransit bus approaching a level crossing. What must you do? 28 / 147

i Prepare to stop.
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n Prepare to overtake the bus if no train is in sight.


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n Prepare to overtake the bus if there is time enough


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to do so.

Solution : Prepare to stop.

Drivers of a bus, minibus or road vehicle carrying


dangerous substances must stop their vehicle at any
level crossing. You must also be prepared to stop when
following them.
In the situation illustrated, vehicle 1 is approaching the intersection. If the driver wants to
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turn left, he must:

n stop and let the cyclist and vehicle 2 go through.


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j make sure that the cyclist will let him go through.


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j move to the centre of the intersection and let the


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cyclist go through.

Solution : stop and let the cyclist and vehicle 2 go


through.

The driver must yield the right of way to the cyclist and
the vehicle already in the intersection.

In the situation illustrated, the vehicle is approaching the intersection. If the driver wants
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to go straight ahead, he must:

i stop and yield the right of way to pedestrian and the


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motorcycle.

n stop, then cross the intersection without causing any


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inconvenience to the motorcycle operator.

j stop and make sure that the pedestrian will let him
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go through.

Solution : stop and yield the right of way to pedestrian


and the motorcycle.

The driver must yield the right of way to pedestrians


already crossing the street and to any vehicle that has
reached the intersection before he has.
In the situation illustrated, the driver of vehicle 1 is going to leave the private driveway.
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Before turning right, he must:

n signal his intention and yield the right of way to the


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pedestrian and the motorcycle.

j move forward slowly and signal his intention.


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j move over to the side of the roadway and let the


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motorcycle go by.

Solution : signal his intention and yield the right of way


to the pedestrian and the motorcycle.

The driver must signal his intention and yield the right of
way to the pedestrian and the motorcyclist.

In the situation illustrated, the bus driver has signalled his intention to head back into
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traffic. The driver of vehicle 1 must:

i slow down and yield the right of way to the bus.


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n accelerate to pass the bus without causing any


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inconvenience to other vehicle operators.

n continue on his way if there is enough space.


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Solution : slow down and yield the right of way to the


bus.

The driver must slow down and yield the right of way to
the bus.
Which driver has entered the correct lane before and after turning? 33 / 147

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Solution : Illustration 1

In this situation, the driver in the designated right turn lane must enter the far right lane of the other roadway.

Which driver has entered the correct lane before and after turning? 34 / 147

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Solution : Illustration 1

In this situation, the driver in the designated left turn lane must enter the near left lane of the other roadway.
You want to make a left turn from lane 8. Which lane must you enter once you have
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completed the turn?

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j A or B.
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j B.
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Solution : A.

A left turn from the second right-hand lane from the


median must be completed in the corresponding lane of
the other roadway.

You want to make a left turn from lane 7. Which lane must you enter once you have
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completed the turn?

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n A.
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n A or B.
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Solution : B.

The vehicle must be directed to the right of the center


line, staying as close to it as possible.
You want to make a right turn from lane 9. Which lane must you enter once you have
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completed the turn?

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j H.
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Solution : G.

The driver must advance in a straight line to the point


where the roads meet and enter the left lane.

You want to make a right turn from lane 10. Which lane must you enter once you have
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completed the turn?

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n F.
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n G.
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Solution : H.

The driver must turn sharply and enter the far right-hand
lane.
You want to make a left turn. What must you do? 39 / 147

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Solution : Illustration 1

You must enter the lane closest to the median.

When making a left turn, what lane must you be in? 40 / 147

n In the left lane or a lane indicating that a left turn is


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j In the right lane.


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n In the lane with the least number of vehicles.


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Solution : In the left lane or a lane indicating that a left


turn is permitted.

The driver must move to the far-left lane in order to turn


in the desired direction.
Under what circumstance are you allowed to use the left lane on an expressway? 41 / 147

n When passing another vehicle.


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j To slow down.
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j To drive at the maximum speed limit.


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Solution : When passing another vehicle.

On expressways, the left lane is mainly used for


passing.

You are in the vehicle travelling in lane 9 and want to continue straight ahead. What must
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you do?

i Make a mandatory right turn.


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n Back up a short distance to the broken line, activate


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your turn signal, then change lane.

n Let the red vehicle pass, then cross the intersection


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towards lane 4.

Solution : Make a mandatory right turn.

The driver must turn right, then find a way to enter lane
4 safely.
How many metres away from a pedestrian crosswalk are you allowed to park your
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vehicle?

n 5 metres.
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Solution : 5 metres.

Parking is prohibited within 5 metres of a pedestrian


crosswalk.

How many metres away from a stop sign are you allowed to park your vehicle? 44 / 147

i 5 metres.
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n 4 metres.
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Solution : 5 metres.

Parking is prohibited within 5 metres of a stop sign.


How many metres away from a fire hydrant are you allowed to park your vehicle? 45 / 147

n 5 metres.
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Solution : 5 metres.

Parking is prohibited within 5 metres of a fire hydrant.

How many metres away from a fire hall are you allowed to park your vehicle? 46 / 147

i 5 metres.
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n 3 metres.
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n 4 metres.
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Solution : 5 metres.

Parking is prohibited within 5 metres of a fire hall.


How many metres away from a police station are you allowed to park your vehicle? 47 / 147

n 5 metres.
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Solution : 5 metres.

Parking is prohibited within 5 metres of a police station.

You are at the wheel of the vehicle. What must you do in this situation? 48 / 147

i Stop.
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n Make sure you have been seen, then proceed.


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Solution : Stop.

Under the Highway Safety Code you are required to


stop to let pedestrians cross.
You are at the wheel of the vehicle. What must you do in this situation? 49 / 147

n Stop.
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j Sound your horn.


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j Make sure you have been seen, then proceed.


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Solution : Stop.

Under the Highway Safety Code you are required to


stop to let pedestrians cross.

In a collision, what does a properly adjusted headrest prevent? 50 / 147

i Neck injuries.
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n Back injuries.
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n Shoulder injuries.
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Solution : Neck injuries.

A properly adjusted headrest prevents neck injuries


caused by the head being thrown backwards in a rear-
end collision.
My father always removes his seat belt when he is driving in reverse. Is this allowed under
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the Highway Safety Code?

n Yes.
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Solution : Yes.

Under the Highway Safety Code, a driver is not required


to wear the seat belt when driving in reverse.

What does a flashing or rotating yellow light on a vehicle indicate? 52 / 147

i The vehicle could hinder traffic.


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n A police vehicle is on its way.


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n The vehicle might travel much faster than the


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Solution : The vehicle could hinder traffic.

Flashing or rotating yellow lights are used on vehicles


that could hinder traffic, while blue rotating lights are for
use by the police only.
Must the odometer be in good working order? 53 / 147

n Yes.
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j No.
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Solution : Yes.

An odometer in good working order is mandatory to


provide information on distance travelled.

Studded tires may be used between: 54 / 147

i October 15th and May 1st.


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n October 1st and April 15th.


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n October 1st and May 1st.


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Solution : October 15th and May 1st.

The use of studded tires is permitted between


October 15th and May 1st.
To what categories of licences does the zero alcohol rule apply? 55 / 147

n 1, 3, 4
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Class 1 to 6C driver's licence).
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2. Class 1 to 6C driver's licence.
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3. Probationary licence.
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4. Class 6D licence to drive a moped, in the case of a
person who has held the licence for less than 5 years.
Solution : 1, 3, 4

The zero alcohol rule means that drivers cannot drive if


there is any alcohol at all in their body. In general, this
rule applies to drivers in the learning period (learner's
and probationary licences), but not to those who hold a
driver's licence.

What are the penalties for refusing to submit to a breath test? 56 / 147

i The same penalties as for a conviction for driving


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with a blood alcohol level in excess of 160 mg (the
most severe penalties under the Highway Safety
Code.

n The same penalties as for a zero alcohol offence


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under the Highway Safety Code.

n The same penalties as for a conviction for driving


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with a blood alcohol level in excess of 80 mg, but
not in excess of 160 mg.

n The same penalties as for excessive speeding,


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Solution : The same penalties as for a conviction for


driving with a blood alcohol level in excess of 160 mg
(the most severe penalties under the Highway Safety
Code.

Refusing, without a valid excuse, to provide a breath or


blood sample or to submit to a physical coordination test
constitutes an offence under the Criminal Code and
results in the most severe penalties, particularly those
under the Highway Safety Code.
Blood alcohol level indicates: 57 / 147

n the level of alcohol in the blood.


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other factors (stress, fatigue, etc.).

n the ability to walk in a straight line.


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Solution : the level of alcohol in the blood.

The machines or tubes indicating your blood alcohol


level show the concentration of alcohol in your blood.
However, these devices do not take into account other
factors that may increase the effect of alcohol and make
driving dangerous (fatigue, stress, medication, alcohol
tolerance level, state of health, etc.).

After a first conviction for impaired driving, or driving with a blood alcohol level in excess
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of 80 mg, but less than 160 mg, for how long is the driver's licence cancelled?

i 1 year
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n 90 days
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n 6 months
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Solution : 1 year

Following conviction by a judge, the Société de


l’assurance automobile du Québec cancels the driver's
licence for a minimum of one year. Throughout that
period, the person must respect certain conditions—for
example, a behavioural assessment of alcohol use or an
awareness session on impaired driving—in order to
subsequently obtain a new driver’s licence.
If you are convicted of excessive speeding, the number of demerit points entered on your
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driving record will be:

n doubled.
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j unchanged.
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Solution : doubled.

Demerit points are doubled if you are convicted of


excessive speeding. The same applies to the fine.
Remember that, if you are pulled over for excessive
speeding, the peace officer will immediately suspend
your driver's licence for a minimum of 7 days, and the
officer can, in certain circumstances, seize your vehicle.

You are driving on a road with a speed limit of 90 km/h. For some time now, you have
been following a heavy vehicle driving at 90 km/h. It is raining heavily. You are getting 60 / 147
impatient. What is your best course of action?

i You are patient and decide to stop for a coffee to get


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back into a good mood.

n You accelerate in order to quickly pass the heavy


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vehicle, taking care to be ready to compensate for
the displacement of air to which your vehicle will be
subjected.

n You accelerate in order to quickly pass the heavy


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vehicle, while increasing the speed of your
windshield wipers to counter the displacement of air
around the vehicle.

Solution : You are patient and decide to stop for a


coffee to get back into a good mood.

The Highway Safety Code stipulates that it is illegal to


drive above the speed limit. Therefore, you cannot pass
the vehicle ahead of you, since it is travelling at the
speed limit.
In this situation, can you pass the bicycle? 61 / 147

n Yes, if you can do so safely.


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Solution : Yes, if you can do so safely.

The HSC allows a driver to cross a solid line to pass a


bicycle if the manoeuvre can be done safely.

You are about to leave your property when you see an oncoming cyclist. Who has the
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right of way?

i The cyclist.
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n You.
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Solution : The cyclist.

The cyclist has the right of way. When leaving private


property to enter a public road, you must yield the right
of way to cyclists and all vehicles on the public road.
There is a cyclist riding on the shoulder. You must be vigilant, even if… 63 / 147

n the cyclist has the right to ride there.


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shoulder.

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to reach a cycle lane.

Solution : the cyclist has the right to ride there.

In Québec, cyclists can ride on all roads except


autoroutes. Shoulders paved for cycling are indicated by
a road sign.

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i a $100 to $200 fine and court costs.


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compliance with these rules.

Solution : a $100 to $200 fine and court costs.

Peace officers watch over the safety of pedestrians on


the road network by imposing a fine of $100 to $200 and
court costs on drivers who do not comply with the traffic
rules concerning pedestrians.
Drivers who do not comply with the traffic rules concerning pedestrians will: 65 / 147

n have up to 3 demerit points entered on their driving


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j not have any demerit points entered on their driving


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record.

n have up to 5 demerit points entered on their driving


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record.

Solution : have up to 3 demerit points entered on their


driving record.

Peace officers watch over the safety of pedestrians on


the road network by imposing a fine on drivers who do
not comply with the traffic rules concerning pedestrians.
In addition, demerit points are entered on their driving
record.

You are driving in a school zone. The speed limit is: 66 / 147

i 50 km/h unless a lower limit is indicated.


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n always 30 km/h.
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Solution : 50 km/h unless a lower limit is indicated.

The speed limit is 50 km/h unless a lower limit is


indicated.
You are driving your father's vehicle. The passenger, your 15-year-old friend, is not
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wearing a seat belt. Who will be issued the fine?

n You.
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Solution : You.

The driver is responsible for making sure that


passengers under the age of 16 fasten their seat belts.
If the driver does not do so, it is the driver who will have
to pay the fine and who will have demerit points entered
on his or her record.

What is the Highway Safety Code penalty for not using a seat belt? 68 / 147

i A fine and demerit points.


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n A fine only.
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n Demerit points only.


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n For the first offence, a fine only and, for subsequent


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Solution : A fine and demerit points.

The Highway Safety Code calls for 3 demerit points and


a fine of $115 to $154 for failing to use a seat belt.
In this situation, when can the center lane be used? 69 / 147

n For left turns.


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n To drive during rush hour.


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Solution : For left turns.

In this situation, the centre lane may be used in either


direction to make a left turn.

You are driving in a residential zone within the speed limit. It starts raining lightly. What is
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your best course of action?

i Slow down.
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n Maintain your speed, because light rain is of no


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n Accelerate slightly to avoid skidding.


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Solution : Slow down.

Caution! Water mixed with dust, oil and other


substances makes the road very slippery. This is why it
is best to slow down.
What do these pavement markings indicate? 71 / 147

n A zone with special rights for pedestrians.


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j The start of a school zone.


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n A roadwork zone.
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Solution : A zone with special rights for pedestrians.

These lines indicate a section of the road where


pedestrians have the right of way.
Make sure you yield to pedestrians, as required by the
Highway Safety Code.

Who has to yield the right of way? 72 / 147

i Both drivers.
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n Only the driver in the same lane as the pedestrian.


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n Only the driver in the lane next to the pedestrian.


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n None of the drivers.


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Solution : Both drivers.

Drivers must yield the right of way and protect


vulnerable users.
In this situation, to whom must you yield the right of way? 73 / 147

n The pedestrians and the cyclist.


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Solution : The pedestrians and the cyclist.

When making a turn at an intersection, you must yield


the right of way to pedestrians and cyclists.

In a rural zone, you are driving behind a school bus that suddenly turns on its emergency
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lights. Do you have the right to pass it?

i No, never.
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Solution : No, never.

The advance signal lets road users know that the


vehicle is about to stop, and obliges users to stop also.
Ahead, children are getting out of a school bus, but are not crossing in front of the bus.
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What must you do?

n You must stop until the warning lights are turned off.
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j You turn on your emergency lights for the benefit of


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Solution : You must stop until the warning lights are


turned off.

After stopping more than 5 metres from the bus you


must not proceed in either direction until the flashing red
lights are turned off and the compulsory stop signal has
been retracted.

Which of the following drivers is/are driving responsibly. 76 / 147

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Solution : 2, 3

Observing the traffic rules allows the other road users to


anticipate your driving behaviour.
Which of the following drivers is driving responsibly? 77 / 147

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Solution : 2

Responsible driving means observing the traffic rules.

Which driver is transgressing the rules regarding cyclists? 78 / 147

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j Illustration 3
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Solution : Illustration 1

Always cooperate with cyclists!


Which of the following drivers are driving responsibly? 79 / 147

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Solution : 1, 5

Observing the traffic rules is easy!

Which of the following vehicles are being driven responsibly? 80 / 147

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Solution : 3, 5

Observing the traffic rules is easy!


Which of the following vehicles are being driven responsibly? 81 / 147

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Solution : 4, 5

Cooperate with bus drivers!

Which of the following vehicles is being driven responsibly? 82 / 147

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Solution : 1

Cooperate with bus drivers!


Which of the following vehicles are being driven responsibly? 83 / 147

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j 5, 6
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Solution : 3, 4

A responsible citizen cooperates with pedestrians and


cyclists!

Which of the following vehicles are being driven responsibly? 84 / 147

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n 4, 5
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Solution : 2, 5

Responsible driving means observing the traffic rules.


Which of the following vehicles is/are being driven responsibly? 85 / 147

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Solution : 1, 2, 4

Responsible driving means observing the traffic rules.

Which of the following vehicles are being driven responsibly? 86 / 147

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n 3, 6
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Solution : 1, 2, 7

A responsible citizen cooperates with schoolchildren.


Which of the following vehicles is/are being driven responsibly? 87 / 147

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Solution : 1, 2, 3, 6

Responsible driving means observing the traffic rules

In Québec, snow tires: 88 / 147

i are mandatory.
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n are useless in large cities.


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n are not very effective.


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Solution : are mandatory.

In Québec, snow tires are now compulsory. They offer


better traction and their deep tread designs clear snow
from the grooves faster.
What does this sign indicate? 89 / 147

n The possible presence of wild animals.


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j The proximity of a wildlife preserve.


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j The presence of a livestock farm.


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Solution : The possible presence of wild animals.

The sign indicates the possibility of wild animals on or


near the road. Be careful!

What must you do when you reach this sign? 90 / 147

i Prepare to stop.
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n Stop immediately.
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n Nothing in particular.
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Solution : Prepare to stop.

This sign warns of a stop sign ahead. Begin to slow


down so as to stop at the sign.
You are nearing: 91 / 147

n a bumpy road.
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j a mountain range.
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j a flooded roadway.
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Solution : a bumpy road.

This sign warns of surface irregularities ahead.

What does this sign indicate? 92 / 147

i The road surface may be slippery when wet.


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n A bumpy road.
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n Your vehicle might get stuck in mud.


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Solution : The road surface may be slippery when wet.

This sign warns that the road surface may be slippery


when wet.
This road sign lets you know that you are approaching: 93 / 147

n two-way traffic.
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j a road where the number of lanes is increased.


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j a divided highway.
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Solution : two-way traffic.

This sign indicates two-way traffic ahead.

You must pass the obstacle: 94 / 147

i to the right.
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n to the right or left.


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n to the left.
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Solution : to the right.

This sign indicates that the driver must pass the


obstacle to the right.
This sign indicates: 95 / 147

n the presence of an obstacle which may be passed


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j the start of an expressway.


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j the end of an expressway.


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Solution : the presence of an obstacle which may be


passed either to the right or left.

This sign indicates that you are approaching a divided


roadway, which you may take to the right or the left.

This sign warns you of: 96 / 147

i the presence of traffic lights at the intersection


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ahead.

n a zone ahead where traffic lights will soon be


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j defective traffic lights at an intersection.


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Solution : the presence of traffic lights at the


intersection ahead.

This sign indicates the presence of traffic lights at the


intersection ahead. It is used on roads where you would
not normally expect to find traffic lights. When you see
this sign, remember that you might need to stop.
This sign indicates: 97 / 147

n a recommended speed.
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j the minimum speed limit legally permitted.


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j the maximum speed limit legally permitted.


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Solution : a recommended speed.

This sign indicates the maximum recommended speed


on expressway exit ramps, which allows for enough of a
safety margin.

This sign warns of: 98 / 147

i several successive curves ahead.


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n a sharp curve ahead.


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n a slippery roadway.
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Solution : several successive curves ahead.

This sign warns you of a winding road with several


successive curves ahead. Slowing down would be wise.
This sign: 99 / 147

n indicates the possibility of a school bus ahead.


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j indicates you should slow down.


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j requires that you come to a full stop.


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Solution : indicates the possibility of a school bus


ahead.

This sign indicates the possibility of a school bus


stopped ahead to let children on or off. Be mindful of the
possible presence of children nearby.

This road sign lets you know that you are approaching: 100 / 147

i an area where the roadway narrows on the right.


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n an emergency ramp.
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n a divided roadway.
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Solution : an area where the roadway narrows on the


right.

This sign warns that the roadway narrows on the right.


At the intersection illustrated, the driver of vehicle 1 is facing a yellow light. Before
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proceeding straight ahead, he must:

n stop and wait for the green light.


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j speed up to cross as quickly as possible.


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j look to the left and right to make sure that the way is
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Solution : stop and wait for the green light.

The driver must stop and wait for the green light.

You wish to make a right turn. Two pedestrians are already in the intersection when the
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orange hand silhouette of the pedestrian light stops flashing. What must you do?

i Yield the right of way to pedestrians.


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n Move over to the left lane.


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n Enter the intersection and turn slowly.


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Solution : Yield the right of way to pedestrians.

In this situation, you must let the pedestrians reach the


other side.
You want to make a right turn. A pedestrian is already in the intersection when the orange
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hand silhouette of the pedestrian light stops flashing. What must you do?

n Yield the right of way to the pedestrian.


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j Make sure the pedestrian will let you pass.


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j Sound the horn.


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Solution : Yield the right of way to the pedestrian.

In this situation, you must let the pedestrian reach the


other side.

At the intersection illustrated, the driver of vehicle 1 is facing a red light. Before
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proceeding straight ahead, he must:

i stop at the stop line and wait for the green light.
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n slow down and move forward slowly if no other


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n move up to the pedestrian crossing and stop if


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Solution : stop at the stop line and wait for the green
light.

The driver must stop and wait for the green light.
What must you do when you are facing this arrow? 105 / 147

n Turn right.
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j Proceed straight ahead or turn right.


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j Proceed straight ahead.


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Solution : Turn right.

A green arrow, whether flashing or not, indicates to


drivers that they must proceed in the direction indicated,
following the same rules of the right of way as those for
a green light.

What must you do when you are facing this arrow? 106 / 147

i Turn left.
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n Proceed straight ahead or turn left.


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n Proceed straight ahead.


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Solution : Turn left.

A green arrow, whether flashing or not, indicates to


drivers that they must proceed in the direction indicated,
following the same rules of the right of way as those for
a green light.
You are travelling on an expressway. What does this sign indicate? 107 / 147

n A parking area for use in the event of an emergency.


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j A distress alerting system.


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j An emergency telephone.
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Solution : A parking area for use in the event of an


emergency.

This sign indicates an expressway parking area for use


in the event of an emergency.

This sign indicates the presence of: 108 / 147

i a telephone to call for help.


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n a telephone to contact your garage man.


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n a public telephone.
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Solution : a telephone to call for help.

This telephone is for use in emergency situations only.


This sign marks: 109 / 147

n the distance from the road's starting point.


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j the distance to the next hospital.


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j the distance to the next rest area.


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Solution : the distance from the road's starting point.

On certain roads, this sign marks the distance from the


road's starting point.

This sign indicates: 110 / 147

i the end of a numbered highway.


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n the end of a work site.


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n the end of a boulevard.


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Solution : the end of a numbered highway.

This sign indicates the end of a numbered highway.


This sign indicates the presence and direction of: 111 / 147

n an airport.
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j an aircraft museum.
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j an air patrol.
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Solution : an airport.

This sign indicates the presence of a sizable airport, the


front of the plane pointing in the direction to follow.

This sign indicates a nearby: 112 / 147

i hospital.
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n hotel.
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n halt.
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Solution : hospital.

This sign indicates a nearby hospital.


Under what circumstances may you cross a solid single line? 113 / 147

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Solution : Illustration 1

Drivers may cross a solid single line to pass an animal-drawn vehicle, provided the manoeuvre can be performed safely.

Under what circumstances may you cross a solid single line? 114 / 147

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Solution : Illustration 1

Drivers may cross a solid single line to pass farm machinery, provided the manoeuvre can be performed safely.
Under what circumstances may you cross a solid double line? 115 / 147

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Solution : Illustration 1

Drivers may cross a solid double line to pass a bicycle, provided the manoeuvre can be performed safely.

Under what circumstances may you cross a solid double line? 116 / 147

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Solution : Illustration 1

Drivers may cross a solid double line to pass vehicles with a slow-moving vehicle warning sign, after ensuring that they can do so
safely.
Is the lane change legal? 117 / 147

n No, it is prohibited.
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j Yes, because the lane is free.


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Solution : No, it is prohibited.

In this situation, crossing a solid line is prohibited.

Which of the following diagrams shows where you must stop your vehicle at an
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intersection if the light is red?

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Solution : Illustration 1

Motorists must come to a stop before an intersection, pedestrian crosswalk or stop line.
You are the driver of vehicle A stopped at an intersection with a stop sign and want to
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intention to make a right turn, but has not yet reached the intersection. Who has priority?

n You, in vehicle A.
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j Both of you can turn at the same time.


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j Vehicle B.
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Solution : You, in vehicle A.

Motor vehicle operators who come to a stop at an


intersection must yield the right of way to other motorists
who have reached the intersection before them and
must make sure they can clear the intersection safely
before proceeding.

Which one of the following statements is true? 120 / 147

i This road sign imposes the same obligation as a


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flashing red traffic light.

n This road sign indicates that vehicle operators must


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j This road sign indicates that you are approaching an


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Solution : This road sign imposes the same obligation


as a flashing red traffic light.

Similarly to a flashing red traffic light, this sign indicates


that vehicle operators must come to a full stop at an
intersection.
What does this sign tell you? 121 / 147

n That you may pass an obstacle either to the left or


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j That you must take a sharp curve to the left.


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j That you must turn left.


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Solution : That you may pass an obstacle either to the


left or right.

This sign indicates that you must pass to the right or left
of an obstacle.

This sign means that you must: 122 / 147

i pass an obstacle to the left.


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n yield the right of way.


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n Turn left.
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Solution : pass an obstacle to the left.

This sign indicates an obstacle that must be passed to


the left.
The driver of the vehicle wants to turn left. Is the manoeuvre allowed? 123 / 147

n No, because access is prohibited.


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j Yes, if there are no pedestrians or vehicles around.


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j Yes, but the driver must make haste to clear the way
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Solution : No, because access is prohibited.

The "Do not enter" sign indicates that access to a


highway or traffic lane is prohibited for all vehicles
because entry could result in a head-on collision.

This sign marks: 124 / 147

i the end of a reserved lane.


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n the end of a bicycle lane.


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n the end of a road.


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Solution : the end of a reserved lane.

This sign marks the end of a lane reserved for certain


classes of vehicles (taxi, bus).
This sign indicates that you are permitted to travel: 125 / 147

n at 90 km/h or less.
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j at 90 km/h or more.
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j at the recommended speed of 90 km/h.


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Solution : at 90 km/h or less.

This sign indicates the maximum speed permitted;


however, depending on weather conditions you must
reduce speed.

This sign indicates: 126 / 147

i a crosswalk for physically disabled persons.


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n a rehabilitation centre for physically disabled


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persons.

n a parking area reserved for physically disabled


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Solution : a crosswalk for physically disabled persons.

Be cautious.
Which one of the following road signs prohibits making a U-turn? 127 / 147

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Solution : Illustration 1

This sign indicates that the motorist may not make a U-turn at an intersection or median.

Who is allowed to use the median on an expressway? 128 / 147

n Authorized vehicles only.


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j All vehicles.
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j All vehicles, in the event of a traffic jam.


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Solution : Authorized vehicles only.

The area connecting the divided lanes of an expressway


are reserved mainly for emergency vehicles (police
cars, fire trucks and ambulances).
What does this road sign indicate? 129 / 147

n You are entering a zone where passing is


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j One of the lanes is closed to traffic.


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j The left lane is reserved for certain types of


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Solution : You are entering a zone where passing is


prohibited.

A red circle with a red diagonal bar through it indicates


that anything within the circle is prohibited. The two
vehicles within the circle indicate passing.

Which one of these signs indicates that entry to a road is prohibited? 130 / 147

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Solution : Illustration 1

This sign indicates that access is prohibited for all vehicles.


This sign indicates: 131 / 147

n that a road or lane is closed to bicycles.


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j that a road or lane is closed to scooters.


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j the end of a bicycle lane.


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Solution : that a road or lane is closed to bicycles.

This sign tells cyclists that a road or lane is closed to


bicycles.

This sign indicates: 132 / 147

i that a vehicle may not proceed straight ahead.


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n the beginning of one-way traffic.


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n the end of a lane.


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Solution : that a vehicle may not proceed straight


ahead.

It indicates that a motorist is prohibited from proceeding


straight ahead.
This sign indicates that is it prohibited: 133 / 147

n to litter.
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j to transport dangerous substances.


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j to make deliveries.
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Solution : to litter.

This sign indicates that throwing anything on or near the


roadway is prohibited.

This circle inside a sign means: 134 / 147

i an obligation.
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n an indication.
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n a prohibition.
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Solution : an obligation.

The green circle means that the driver must comply with
the manoeuvre shown in the circle.
This sign indicates: 135 / 147

n an obligation to turn right.


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j a sharp curve.
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j a prohibition from turning right.


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Solution : an obligation to turn right.

The driver is required to turn right.

This sign means the route is: 136 / 147

i mandatory for motorcycles.


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n reserved for scooters.


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n reserved for motorcycles.


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Solution : mandatory for motorcycles.

The sign shows motorcycle operators the route they


must follow.
This sign in the shape of a downward pointing triangle is used to indicate: 137 / 147

n that motorists must yield the right of way.


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j the presence of a slow-moving vehicle.


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j that motorists must proceed straight ahead.


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Solution : that motorists must yield the right of way.

The downward pointing triangle is the sign for


mandatory yielding of the right of way.

Driver no. 1 wants to enter the boulevard on the left. Is the driver allowed to cross the
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solid lines to get there faster?

i No, the driver cannot cross a solid line.


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n Yes, if the driver looked carefully before.


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n Yes, if the lane the driver wishes to enter is free.


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Solution : No, the driver cannot cross a solid line.

In this situation, motorists may never cross a solid single


or double line.
Where traffic at an intersection is directed by a peace officer, you must: 139 / 147

n obey the peace officer's signals.


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j always come to a full stop.


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j obey the traffic lights only.


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Solution : obey the peace officer's signals.

Every person must obey a peace officer's orders or


signals even if contrary to existing traffic signs or
signals.

This sign is used to indicate: 140 / 147

i the presence of a work site.


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n the end of a work site.


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n a car queue due to road work ahead.


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Solution : the presence of a work site.

This sign indicates the presence of a work site ahead


with people at work.
What does this sign indicate? 141 / 147

n The distance to a road construction site.


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j That pavement markings have been freshly painted.


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j the end of a work site.


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Solution : The distance to a road construction site.

This sign indicates the distance to a work site.

The background colour used on road work signs is: 142 / 147

i orange.
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n yellow.
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n brown.
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Solution : orange.

Orange is the colour reserved for work sites.


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n a surveying area.
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j a lookout offering a splendid view.


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j a film-shooting location.
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Solution : a surveying area.

This sign indicates the presence of a survey team on or


near the road you are travelling.

In this situation, which driver has to yield the right of way? 144 / 147

i The driver who has to cross the broken line.


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n The slower driver.


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n The driver in the left lane.


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Solution : The driver who has to cross the broken line.

The vehicle crossing the broken line must yield the right
of way.
Ahead of you, a driver makes a wrong move and cuts you off. What is the best attitude to
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adopt?

n You refrain from thinking the driver's intentions were


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j You sound your horn several times to show your


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displeasure.

n You accelerate to be level with the vehicle so the


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driver can see you.

n You swear at the driver and make a provocative


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hand gesture.

Solution : You refrain from thinking the driver's


intentions were bad.

Road users often see or are the victims of discourteous


or even aggressive behaviour. However, for the safety
of all, and good relations on the road, drivers must avoid
presuming anything about the intentions of other users;
they must give them the benefit of the doubt. After all,
anyone can be distracted, tense or nervous or make a
mistake or a wrong manoeuvre.

A driver is subjected to aggressive behaviour. Which statement or statements below


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indicate a good attitude.

n None of these statements.


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gestures.
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Solution : None of these statements.

In a situation of aggressive behaviour, one must avoid


making things worse. We do not know the driver of the
other vehicle; neither do we know the driver’s intentions
or in what state he or she is. It is better to remain calm.
You are driving fast and one of your passengers expresses uneasiness about the way you
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are driving. What must you do?

n Slow down and adapt your driving.


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Solution : Slow down and adapt your driving.

Drivers must always question their driving if a


passenger makes this type of comment. One of the
duties of drivers is to be attentive to the passengers and
ensure their well-being.
Module 3 – Results

Question Reference Score


Question # 1 DH p. 197 1/ 1
Question # 2 DH p. 197 1/ 1
Question # 3 DH p. 6 1/ 1
Question # 4 DH p. 6 1/ 1
Question # 5 DH p. 30 1/ 1
Question # 6 DH p. 31 1/ 1
Question # 7 DH p. 31 1/ 1
Question # 8 DH p. 222 1/ 1
Question # 9 DH p. 8 and 35 1/ 1
Question # 10 DH p. 223 1/ 1
Question # 11 DH p. 218 1/ 1
Question # 12 DH p. 214 1/ 1
Question # 13 DH p. 199 1/ 1
Question # 14 DH p. 193 1/ 1
Question # 15 DH p. 196 1/ 1
Question # 16 DH p. 198 1/ 1
Question # 17 DH p. 199 1/ 1
Question # 18 DH p. 199 1/ 1
Question # 19 DH p. 199 1/ 1
Question # 20 DH p. 199 1/ 1
Question # 21 DH p. 199 1/ 1
Question # 22 DH p. 193-194 1/ 1
Question # 23 DH p. 211 1/ 1
Question # 24 DH p. 214 1/ 1
Question # 25 DH p. 214 1/ 1
Question # 26 DH p. 214 1/ 1
Question # 27 DH p. 214 1/ 1
Question # 28 DH p. 214 1/ 1
Question # 29 DH p. 202-203 1/ 1
Question # 30 DH p. 208 and 210 1/ 1
Question # 31 DH p. 211 1/ 1
Question # 32 DH p. 212 1/ 1
Question # 33 DH p. 202 1/ 1
Question # 34 DH p. 203 1/ 1
Question # 35 DH p. 204 1/ 1
Question # 36 DH p. 205 1/ 1
Question # 37 DH p. 202 1/ 1
Question # 38 DH p. 202 1/ 1
Question # 39 DH p. 203 1/ 1
Question # 40 DH p. 204 1/ 1
Question # 41 DH p. 196 1/ 1
Question # 42 DH p. 202 1/ 1
Question # 43 DH p. 219 1/ 1
Question # 44 DH p. 219 1/ 1
Question # 45 DH p. 219 1/ 1
Question # 46 DH p. 219 1/ 1
Question # 47 DH p. 219 1/ 1
Question # 48 DH p. 208 1/ 1
Question # 49 DH p. 208 1/ 1
Question # 50 DH p. 191 1/ 1
Question # 51 DH p. 190 1/ 1
Question # 52 DH p. 89 1/ 1
Question # 53 DH p. 72 1/ 1
Question # 54 DH p. 72 1/ 1
Question # 55 DH p. 36-37 1/ 1
Question # 56 DH p. 35 and 44 1/ 1
Question # 57 DPV p. 221, GR p. 52 1/ 1
Question # 58 DH p. 38 and 44 1/ 1
Question # 59 DH p. 29 1/ 1
Question # 60 DH p. 198 1/ 1
Question # 61 DH p. 195-196 1/ 1
Question # 62 DH p. 213 1/ 1
Question # 63 DH p. 229 0/ 1
Question # 64 DH p. 267 0/ 1
Question # 65 DH p. 30 0/ 1
Question # 66 0/ 1
Question # 67 DPV p. 17 1/ 1
Question # 68 DH p. 30 and 266 0/ 1
Question # 69 DH p. 196 0/ 1
Question # 70 DPV p. 155, DH p. 199 0/ 1
Question # 71 DH p. 98 0/ 1
Question # 72 0/ 1
Question # 73 DH p. 204 0/ 1
Question # 74 DH p. 215 0/ 1
Question # 75 DH p. 215 0/ 1
Question # 76 0/ 1
Question # 77 0/ 1
Question # 78 0/ 1
Question # 79 0/ 1
Question # 80 0/ 1
Question # 81 0/ 1
Question # 82 0/ 1
Question # 83 0/ 1
Question # 84 0/ 1
Question # 85 1/ 1
Question # 86 1/ 1
Question # 87 1/ 1
Question # 88 DPV p. 166 1/ 1
Question # 89 DH p. 141 1/ 1
Question # 90 DH p. 126 1/ 1
Question # 91 DH p. 146 1/ 1
Question # 92 DH p. 144 1/ 1
Question # 93 DH p. 129 1/ 1
Question # 94 DH p. 107 1/ 1
Question # 95 DH p. 130 1/ 1
Question # 96 DH p. 129 1/ 1
Question # 97 DH p. 132 0/ 1
Question # 98 DH p. 131 1/ 1
Question # 99 DH p. 139 1/ 1
Question # 100 DH p. 136 0/ 1
Question # 101 DH p. 84 1/ 1
Question # 102 DH p. 87 1/ 1
Question # 103 DH p. 85 1/ 1
Question # 104 DH p. 84 1/ 1
Question # 105 DH p. 85 1/ 1
Question # 106 DH p. 85 1/ 1
Question # 107 DH p. 165 1/ 1
Question # 108 DH p. 166 1/ 1
Question # 109 DH p. 164 1/ 1
Question # 110 DH p. 163 1/ 1
Question # 111 DH p. 167 1/ 1
Question # 112 DH p. 165 1/ 1
Question # 113 DH p. 193-194 1/ 1
Question # 114 DH p. 193-194 1/ 1
Question # 115 DH p. 193-194 1/ 1
Question # 116 DH p. 193-194 1/ 1
Question # 117 DH p. 193 0/ 1
Question # 118 DH p. 84
1/ 1
Question # 119 DH p. 210 1/ 1
Question # 120 DH p. 86 and 104 1/ 1
Question # 121 DH p. 107 1/ 1
Question # 122 DH p. 107 1/ 1
Question # 123 DH p. 104 1/ 1
Question # 124 DH p. 126 1/ 1
Question # 125 DH p. 106 1/ 1
Question # 126 DH p. 131 1/ 1
Question # 127 DH p. 112 0/ 1
Question # 128 DH p. 112 1/ 1
Question # 129 DH p. 113 1/ 1
Question # 130 DH p. 104 1/ 1
Question # 131 DH p. 118 1/ 1
Question # 132 DH p. 112 1/ 1
Question # 133 DH p. 116 1/ 1
Question # 134 DH p. 103 1/ 1
Question # 135 DH p. 111 1/ 1
Question # 136 DH p. 117 0/ 1
Question # 137 DH p. 104 1/ 1
Question # 138 DH p. 193 1/ 1
Question # 139 DH p. 185 1/ 1
Question # 140 DH p. 150 1/ 1
Question # 141 DH p. 149 1/ 1
Question # 142 DH p. 101 1/ 1
Question # 143 DH p. 150 1/ 1
Question # 144 DH p. 139 1/ 1
Question # 145 1/ 1
Question # 146 DPV p. 231 1/ 1
Question # 147 DPV p. 232 1/ 1
Total: (82%) 121 / 147
Module 4 – Answer Key

If you are driving and feeling tired, the best thing to do is: 1 / 18

n find a safe spot off the roadway to stop and rest.


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n let fresh air in through the windows.


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n pump up the volume of the radio.


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Solution : find a safe spot off the roadway to stop and


rest.

Studies have found that playing loud music or keeping


the windows down do not make a driver more alert.
Tired drivers are less focused on the task of driving and
are a threat to themselves and others.

You are driving to Florida with a couple of friends. To limit fatigue and have the safest trip
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possible, you should:

i drive during the daytime, make several stops and


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take turns driving whenever possible.

j try to drive the longest distance possible while you


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can, to get to your destination as quickly as
possible.

n drink lots of coffee and listen to stirring music.


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Solution : drive during the daytime, make several stops


and take turns driving whenever possible.

Driving during the daytime, stopping regularly


(preferably every 2 hours) and taking turns driving help
relieve fatigue and make for safer driving. Most fatigue-
related accidents occur at night.
During what hours of the day are drivers more vulnerable to fatigue-related accidents? 3 / 18

i Between 1 and 3 p.m. and between 2 and 6 a.m.


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j Between 8 a.m. and noon and between 1 and 3 p.m.


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j Between 1 and 3 p.m. and between 6 and 10 p.m.


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Solution : Between 1 and 3 p.m. and between 2 and 6


a.m.

Early afternoon and nighttime hours are the hours


where fatigue-related accidents are most likely to occur.

When you are tired, having a drink or two: 4 / 18

n will impair your ability to drive.


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n won't impair your ability to drive.


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n will impair your judgement only.


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Solution : will impair your ability to drive.

The consumption of alcohol, even a small amount,


enhances the effects of fatigue.
Which of the following statements is true? 5 / 18

i Young men tend to have more accidents than young


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women.

n Young drivers tend to underestimate their abilities.


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n Young people lead lifestyles that are incompatible


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with hazardous road conditions.

Solution : Young men tend to have more accidents


than young women.

Research shows that young men are involved in more


fatal accidents than young women. They are generally
more inclined to take risks, be thrill seekers, speed and
exhibit anti-social behaviour.

Which of the following emotions can affect your judgment while driving? 6 / 18

n 1, 2, 3
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2. Anger n 1 and 2
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Solution : 1, 2, 3

Our emotions can have a major effect on our driving


and, at times, result in unsuspected limitations. Among
other things, they may adversely affect our attention,
judgment and reaction time.
Why is it important for none of a driver's faculties to be impaired? 7 / 18

i Because of the complexity of the task.


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j To be fit on arriving at destination.


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j To pass others safely.


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Solution : Because of the complexity of the task.

Because of the complexity of the task, driving calls for


mental faculties to be at their maximum, and for
constant attention and vigilance.

When can a young driver be considered at risk? 8 / 18

n If he considers himself a very good driver.


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n If he always drives alone.


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n If he is able to stand up to peer pressure.


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Solution : If he considers himself a very good driver.

If he considers himself a very good driver. Over-


estimation of one's abilities is a factor that may modify a
young driver's perception of risk.
Which of these statements represents a risk factor for a young driver? 9 / 18

i Under-estimation of the complexity of traffic.


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j The lack of a sense of direction.


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j Bad luck.
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Solution : Under-estimation of the complexity of traffic.

Under-estimation of the complexity of traffic, the


influence of the young driver’s immediate circle (the
need to be equal to the situation), and the lack of
emotional and physical maturity are characteristics of
young drivers that diminish their perception of risk.

Keeping in mind the characteristics of young people, which statement is true? 10 / 18

n Young people are in a period of rapid maturation.


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n Young people are reluctant to test their limits.


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n Young people are very dependent.


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Solution : Young people are in a period of rapid


maturation.

Young people are typically in a period of rapid


maturation; they test their limits and assert their
independence.
Why do some young drivers have a tendency to take more risks than adult drivers? 11 / 18

i Because they evaluate the risks poorly.


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j Because they lack discipline.


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j Because they are unfamiliar with the laws.


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Solution : Because they evaluate the risks poorly.

Because their level of risk tolerance is greater and they


are over-confident in their (inaccurate) evaluation of
risks.

A young man of 16 insists on driving you home despite the late hour and being very tired.
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Keeping in mind the characteristics of young people, what is the best explanation?

n He overestimates his own abilities.


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n He does not realize what time it is.


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n He is too helpful.
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Solution : He overestimates his own abilities.

He overestimates his own abilities, a characteristic of


young drivers.
Why are young male drivers involved in more fatal accidents than young female drivers? 13 / 18

i During adolescence, boys are more inclined to take


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risks.

n Boys’ bones are less resistant.


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n During adolesence, boys are more anxious.


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Solution : During adolescence, boys are more inclined


to take risks.

During adolescence, boys are more inclined to take


risks, be thrill seekers and speed.

Complete the following so as to make a true statement. The reason for driving is mainly
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enjoyment:

n for boys.
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n for girls and boys.


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Solution : for boys.

For boys, pleasure is the reason for driving; for girls, the
reason is to get to their destination. This is one reason
why the rate of fatal accidents is higher for male drivers
than female drivers.
What category of road users is more inclined to take risks? 15 / 18

i Adolescent boys.
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j Elderly persons.
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j Professional drivers.
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Solution : Adolescent boys.

Adolescent boys are more inclined to take risks, be thrill


seekers and speed.

Do boys have more accidents than girls? 16 / 18

n Yes, boys tend to over-estimate their abilities and


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are more likely to be influenced by their friends.

j No, it's just that girls go out less and don’t stay out
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as late as boys.

n No, young male drivers are often the victims of


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prejudice.

n No, girls don't report their accidents because they


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don't want their insurance premiums to go up.

Solution : Yes, boys tend to over-estimate their abilities


and are more likely to be influenced by their friends.

One element explaining the rate of fatal accidents for


boys is that they have a greater tendency to over-
estimate their abilities, and are more easily influenced
by their friends.
Which statement is true? 17 / 18

i Learning to drive takes time, and this is true for


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everyone, not just young people.

n Learning to drive takes time, and this is true only for


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young people.

j Learning to drive takes time, and this is true only for


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boys.

n Learning to drive takes time, and this is true only for


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girls.

Solution : Learning to drive takes time, and this is true


for everyone, not just young people.

Learning to drive takes time and extensive practice in


order to reach a suitable level of competence. This is
true for everyone, not just young people.

Which statement is true? 18 / 18

n Driving is an apparently easy task.


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n Driving is an easy task.


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n Driving is an easier task than it seems.


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n Driving is easy, but seems complex.


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Solution : Driving is an apparently easy task.

Driving is an apparently easy task, but it is actually quite


complex.
Module 4 – Results

Question Reference Score


Question # 1 DH p. 48 1/ 1
Question # 2 1/ 1
Question # 3 0/ 1
Question # 4 DPV p. 49 1/ 1
Question # 5 OCDE (2006) 0/ 1
Question # 6 1/ 1
Question # 7 0/ 1
Question # 8 1/ 1
Question # 9 1/ 1
Question # 10 0/ 1
Question # 11 0/ 1
Question # 12 0/ 1
Question # 13 0/ 1
Question # 14 0/ 1
Question # 15 1/ 1
Question # 16 1/ 1
Question # 17 1/ 1
Question # 18 0/ 1
Total: (50%) 9/ 18
Module 6 – Answer Key

You are about to enter a tunnel on a bright, sunny day. What must you think to do? 1 / 79

i Allow your eyes to adjust to the darkness because


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of the lighting contrast.

n Increase your speed to exit the tunnel as quickly as


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possible.

n Use the hazard lights to be seen.


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Solution : Allow your eyes to adjust to the darkness


because of the lighting contrast.

When entering or exiting a tunnel, due to the contrast


between darkness and light you must be particularly
careful.

You must be aware that your visual field will change abruptly: 2 / 79

n upon entering or exiting a tunnel.


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n upon leaving a bridge.


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j upon entering an outdoor parking lot.


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Solution : upon entering or exiting a tunnel.

When entering or exiting a tunnel, due to the contrast


between darkness and light you must be particularly
careful.
In foggy weather, what must you do in addition to slowing down? 3 / 79

n Use low-beams.
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j Use your high beam.


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j Use only the hazard lights.


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Solution : Use low-beams.

High-beams hitting fog could create a bright screen in


front of the vehicle, making driving much more difficult.

Under what circumstance may you experience poor visibility? 4 / 79

n In foggy weather.
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n On a cold day.
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n On a hot day.
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Solution : In foggy weather.

Fog reduces visibility. Remember to slow down.


You are approaching an area where the road is ice-covered. To lessen the likelihood of
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skidding, you should:

n slow down by gradually easing off the accelerator.


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j step firmly on the brake pedal.


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j accelerate, then release the accelerator.


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Solution : slow down by gradually easing off the


accelerator.

By easing off the accelerator, the engine itself will help


the vehicle slow down.

If it starts raining while you are driving, you must: 6 / 79

i reduce speed slowly, as the road surface may be


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made slippery by the water.

n activate the hazard lights and increase speed to get


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out of the rainfall area more quickly.

j turn on the headlights for improved visibility.


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Solution : reduce speed slowly, as the road surface


may be made slippery by the water.

A greater stopping distance is required on a surface


made slippery by rain combining with other substances.
You are driving in strong winds. To keep control of the vehicle, you must: 7 / 79

n slow down and hold the steering wheel firmly.


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j drive a bit closer to other vehicles.


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Solution : slow down and hold the steering wheel


firmly.

Be prepared to hold your course and compensate for


the effects of air displacement caused by heavy vehicles
passing in the opposite direction.

When night driving, you must: 8 / 79

i Reduce your speed.


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n drive closer to the vehicle ahead of you.


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n activate the hazard lights when passing another


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vehicle.

Solution : Reduce your speed.

At night, you must reduce your speed to make sure your


stopping distance is less than the range of the
headlights; otherwise, you may not see obstacles in
time to be able to avoid them.
At night, when you are blinded by the lights of an oncoming vehicle, you must: 9 / 79

n look more towards the side of the road when an


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oncoming vehicle is passing.

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readjusted.

n turn on the headlights.


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Solution : look more towards the side of the road when


an oncoming vehicle is passing.

To avoid temporary blindness caused by oncoming


headlights, you must look more towards the side of the
road.

At night when the headlights of an oncoming vehicle blind you, you must: 10 / 79

i avoid looking into the headlights and look more


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towards the right side of the road.

n switch to high beams to be seen.


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n lower your eyes towards the dashboard.


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Solution : avoid looking into the headlights and look


more towards the right side of the road.

You must avoid looking into the headlights, as they may


blind you and prevent you from seeing correctly for
several seconds.
When approaching the crest of a hill, when must you switch to low beams? 11 / 79

n When you see the glow of the headlights of an


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oncoming vehicle.

j There is no need to switch, as the high beams pose


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no problem.

n When the oncoming vehicle is at a distance of 100


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metres.

Solution : When you see the glow of the headlights of


an oncoming vehicle.

You must switch to low beams to avoid blinding the


driver coming from the opposite direction.

To avoid being blinded by the headlights of oncoming vehicles at night, you should: 12 / 79

i look towards the right side of the road.


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n look straight ahead.


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n look towards the left side of the road.


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Solution : look towards the right side of the road.

The closer the oncoming vehicle, the greater the


blinding effect. You should look towards the right side of
the road.
Which foot is used to apply the brakes? 13 / 79

n The right foot.


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j The left foot and right foot together.


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j The left foot.


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Solution : The right foot.

The brake pedal should be operated with the right foot.

You are driving a vehicle with standard transmission. Is it appropriate to keep your foot
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on the clutch while you are driving?

i No.
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n Yes.
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n Only if you are travelling below 25 km/h.


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Solution : No.

Resting your foot on the clutch unnecessarily could


wear out the clutch system prematurely.
Before entering a curve, what must you do? 15 / 79

n Slow down.
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j Maintain a constant speed.


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j Accelerate.
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Solution : Slow down.

To avoid losing control of your vehicle, it is better to


slow down.

Once you have entered a curve, you must: 16 / 79

i maintain your speed.


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n Apply the brakes.


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n Accelerate.
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Solution : maintain your speed.

Once in a curve, you must maintain your speed.


When entering a curve, what factor do you have control over? 17 / 79

n Your speed.
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j The curve's angle of inclination.


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j The friction of the tires on the road surface.


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Solution : Your speed.

Before entering a curve, you must check what type it is


and determine the speed at which it should be taken.

To avoid sudden braking in a curve, you must: 18 / 79

i slow down before entering the curve.


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n accelerate only if there are no vehicles in front of


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you.

n keep your eyes on the high-mounted brake light of


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the vehicle in front of you.

Solution : slow down before entering the curve.

When you are travelling in a straight line, you must slow


down before entering a curve to maintain constant
control of the vehicle.
You want to back out of your driveway. What must you do first? 19 / 79

n Make sure there are no obstacles around.


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j Check the fuel gauge.


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j Check for oncoming vehicles.


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Solution : Make sure there are no obstacles around.

Before backing up, you must make sure there are no


obstacles around.

What is the best way of parking your vehicle? 20 / 79

i Illustration 1
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Solution : Illustration 1

Parking so as to face the direction you will drive away in allows greater visibility and is less hazardous. However, when parking in a
garage, because of carbon monoxide emissions, it is best to drive forward into it to exit in reverse.
Which illustration shows to make a left turn? 21 / 79

n Illustration 1
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Solution : Illustration 1

Crossing or straddling the center line is prohibited. The driver must approach the center line in a straight line and continue edging
closer to it until the point where the turn can be made is reached.

Which of the following statements describing the effect of increased speed is true? The
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greater the speed:

n the less traction the vehicle will have.


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n the shorter the stopping distance.


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n the more the force of impact will be reduced.


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Solution : the less traction the vehicle will have.

At high speed, the vehicle loses traction and the risk of


skidding increases. This is especially true in sharp
curves because of the centrifugal force. Remember, the
laws of physics apply to good and bad drivers alike.
What must the driver of vehicle 1 do to change lanes? 23 / 79

n Check the rearview mirrors and blind spots and


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make sure there is enough room.

j Take a quick look to the right.


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j Just observe the speed limit.


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n Just turn on the turn-signal indicator.


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Solution : Check the rearview mirrors and blind spots


and make sure there is enough room.

Lane changes are delicate manoeuvres. Make sure your


lane change is done safely by carrying out visual checks
(rearview mirrors and blind spots) and checking whether
you have enough room.

Before crossing an intersection with traffic lights, what must you do? 24 / 79

i 1, 2, 3
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1. Do visual checks.

2. Respect the rights of way. n 1, 4


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3. Wait until there is enough room to fully cross the n1


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intersection without blocking it.
n 1, 2, 4
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4. Closely follow the vehicle ahead of you in order to
cross before the light turns red.
Solution : 1, 2, 3

Make sure you do not block the intersection.


What is the recommended way of parking in a driveway? 25 / 79

n In such a way as to leave by driving forward.


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j In such a way as to leave by driving in reverse.


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j Unimportant.
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Solution : In such a way as to leave by driving forward.

By driving forward to leave, you will be better able to


see whether there is a child, a bicycle or some other
object in your vehicle's path.

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i spread the force of impact over the body in a


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collision.

n are of little use when the vehicle is equipped with air


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bags.

j greatly hinder the driver's movements and trap the


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driver in a collision.

Solution : spread the force of impact over the body in a


collision.

In a collision, seat belts spread the force of impact over


the stronger parts of the body such as the hips and
shoulders.
Your friend always leaves early to get to her destination. What is the best explanation for
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this?

n She plans her trips.


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j She is afraid of arriving late.


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j She does not drive fast enough.


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n She is an inexperienced driver.


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Solution : She plans her trips.

By giving yourself enough time, you will feel more at


ease, whatever the traffic situation.

How does gravity affect downhill driving? 28 / 79

i It tends to increase the vehicle's speed.


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n It tends to decrease the vehicle’s speed.


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n It has no effect.
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Solution : It tends to increase the vehicle's speed.

Gravity tends to increase the speed of a vehicle driving


down a hill.
How does gravity affect uphill driving? 29 / 79

n It tends to decrease the vehicle's speed.


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j It tends to increase the vehicle's speed.


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j It has no effect.
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Solution : It tends to decrease the vehicle's speed.

Gravity tends to decrease the speed of a vehicle driving


up a hill.

You are driving a vehicle with a manual transmission. Before driving down a steep hill,
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what can you do?

i Downshift.
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n Place the gearshift lever in neutral.


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n Upshift.
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Solution : Downshift.

Before driving down a steep hill, downshift to slow the


vehicle.
The following statements concern the parking brake. Which one is true? 31 / 79

n It must be released after placing the gearshift lever


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in the drive position (D).

j It is better never to use it, this avoids driving with the


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parking brake engaged.

n It must be released just before turning the ignition


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key.

Solution : It must be released after placing the gearshift


lever in the drive position (D).

Release the parking brake just before setting your


vehicle in motion.

After a turn, you bring your vehicle back in a straight line. When should you avoid letting
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the steering wheel slide through your hands?

i When the manoeuvre demands precision.


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n When your vehicle is travelling at a very low speed.


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n When your vehicle is old.


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n When traffic is heavy.


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Solution : When the manoeuvre demands precision.

Know when to the choose the right method for the


situation.
You are making a tight turn. You let the steering wheel slide through your hands so that it
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resumes its position. Which of the following must you do?

n 1, 3
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1. Accelerate slightly to ease it back into position.

2. Slow down to ease it back into position. j 2, 3


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3. Be prepared to correct your steering. j2


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n 1, 2, 3
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Solution : 1, 3

Never let go of the steering wheel and be prepared to


correct your steering at all times.

Your friend always leaves at the last minute. Is this a good idea? 34 / 79

i No.
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n Yes, if he drives aggressively.


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n Yes, if he is an experienced driver.


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Solution : No.

By leaving at the last minute, you have no leeway


should there be traffic problems.
What are the steps to take before turning the ignition key to the start (On) position. 35 / 79

n 1, 2, 4
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1. Apply pressure to the brake pedal.

2. Check to see if the parking brake is engaged. j 2, 4


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3. Release the parking brake. j 1, 4


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4. Check whether the gearshift lever is in the park n 1, 2, 3, 4


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position (P).

Solution : 1, 2, 4

Make sure the parking brake is engaged before turning


the ignition key to the start position (On).

Before changing lanes, what must you do? 36 / 79

i 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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1. Check whether it is legal.

2. Switch on your turn signal light. n 2, 5


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3. Check your rearview mirrors. n 2, 3, 5


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4. Check the blind spot. n 2, 3, 4, 5


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5. Check to see if you have enough room.


Solution : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Lane changes are delicate manoeuvres. Make sure your


lane change is done safely by carrying out visual checks
(rearview mirrors and blind spots) and checking whether
you have enough room.
You are driving vehicle 1 and you want to change lanes. When can you enter the right
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lane?

n As soon as you can see the wheels of vehicle 2 in


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your interior rearview mirror.

j As soon as there is half a car length of room ahead


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of the yellow vehicle.

n As soon as you are level with the yellow vehicle's


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bumper.

n As soon as you have switched on your turn-signal


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light.

Solution : As soon as you can see the wheels of


vehicle 2 in your interior rearview mirror.

Caution! Before changing lanes, you must be able to


see in your interior rearview mirror all of the vehicle you
want to pull in front of. That way, you will have the
required safety margin.

After safely immobilizing your vehicle, what must you do? 38 / 79

i 2, 4
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1. Place the gearshift lever in the P position.

2. Place the gearshift lever in the P position while n 2, 3


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applying pressure to the brake pedal with the right
foot. n 1, 4
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3. Release the parking brake. n 1, 3


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4. Engage the parking brake while applying pressure to


the brake pedal with the right foot. Solution : 2, 4

Make sure your vehicle is well immobilized.


What factors could lead you to correct deviations from your intended course, even while
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driving in a straight line?

n 1, 2, 4
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1. Side winds.

2. Poor wheel alignment. j 1, 2, 3, 4


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3. A heavy vehicle behind you. j 2, 3


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4. Road conditions. n 1, 4
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Solution : 1, 2, 4

Know how to interpret your environment while driving.

What factors could lead you to correct deviations from your intended course, even while
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driving in a straight line?

i 1, 2, 3
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1. Deep wheelpath depressions (ruts).

2. Turbulence caused by an oncoming heavy vehicle. n 1, 2


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3. Underinflated tires. n 2, 3
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Solution : 1, 2, 3

Know how to interpret your environment while driving.


Which of the following factors increases reaction time? 41 / 79

n 2, 3, 4
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1. Tire wear, brake wear.

2. Fatigue. j2
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3. Alcohol consumption. j3
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4. Cellphone conversation. n 3, 4
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Solution : 2, 3, 4

Reaction time depends to a large extent on the driver's


physical and mental state. Fatigue, alcohol, drugs,
medication, or even distractions (a telephone
conversation for example) will affect the time a driver
takes to start braking, and, therefore, the total braking
distance.
Brake or tire wear will affect the braking distance, i.e.
the distance travelled by the vehicle after the brakes are
applied.

You are approaching a bridge. What should you anticipate? 42 / 79

n 1, 2, 3
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1. Possible narrowing of the traffic lanes.

2. Last-minute lane-change manoeuvres. n3


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3. Traffic build-up at rush hour. n2


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Solution : 1, 2, 3

On bridges, be especially vigilant and anticipate the


unsafe behaviour of others.
Visibility is poor because of heavy rain. Which of the following strategies are suited to the
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situation?

n 2, 3, 4, 5
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1. Maintain your speed.

2. Increase your safety margin. j 1, 3


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3. Switch on your low beams. j 1, 4, 5


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4. Do more frequent visual scanning. n 2, 3


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5. Increase the speed of your windshield wipers.


Solution : 2, 3, 4, 5

When visibility is poor, slow down and switch on your


low beams

Visibility is poor because of thick fog. In this situation, what is your best course of
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action?

i Switch on your low beams.


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n Switch on your emergency lights.


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n Switch on your high beams.


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Solution : Switch on your low beams.

Switch on your low beams rather than your high beams,


which may produce a glaring reflection in front of your
vehicle, making driving even more difficult.
Strong lateral winds are adversely affecting the stability of your small vehicle. Which of
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the following strategies are suited to the situation?

n 3, 4, 5
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1. Increase your speed.

2. Reduce your following distance. j 1, 2, 3


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3. Keep a firm grip on the wheel. j 1, 3


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4. Drive more to the right-hand side of the lane. n 2, 3


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5. Avoid passing, unless it's necessary.


Solution : 3, 4, 5

In high winds, plan on slowing down and increasing your


safety margin.

It has been raining lightly for more than an hour. Which of the following strategies are
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suited to the situation?

i 2, 3
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1. Continue at the same speed.

2. Increase your following distance. n 1, 2, 3


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3. Avoid sudden course changes. n 1, 3


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n 1, 2
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Solution : 2, 3

Light rain can make the road slippery. Plan on slowing


down, because speed limits are valid only in normal
conditions.
The road ahead of you is damaged. In this situation, what is your best course of action? 47 / 79

n Go around the hole.


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j Slow down before driving over the hole.


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j Switch on the emergency lights to warn other


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drivers.

Solution : Go around the hole.

Go around the damaged section of the road when the


manoeuvre can be done safely.

The road ahead of you is damaged. In this situation, what is your best course of action? 48 / 79

i Slow down before driving over the hole.


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n Go around the hole.


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n Switch on the emergency lights to warn other


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drivers.

Solution : Slow down before driving over the hole.

When it is impossible to go around the damaged section


of the road, you must slow down suitably before driving
over it.
The following statements concern fuel. In the winter, which one is true? 49 / 79

n It is best to keep a full tank of fuel.


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j Fuel consumption may increase by a maximum of


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15% in cold weather.

j Letting the motor idle consumes little fuel.


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Solution : It is best to keep a full tank of fuel.

Fuel consumption may increase by 50% in cold


weather. It is best to keep a full tank.

Before leaving, your friend clears the snow away from the windshield only. Is this
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serious?

i Yes, it's a bad habit.


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n No, the snow on the roof and the hood is rapidly lost
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while driving.

n No, it saves time and is good planning.


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Solution : Yes, it's a bad habit.

Snow on the roof and hood will affect the driver's


visibility and that of the drivers behind. Clearing snow
and ice from your windows, roof and hood is safe and
responsible driving. It ensures your safety and that of
other road users.
Your sister clears the snow away from her vehicle's headlights and other lights before
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driving off. Is this appropriate?

n Yes, it's a good habit.


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j No, it throws off her planning.


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j No, it's totally useless.


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Solution : Yes, it's a good habit.

Clearing snow away from the headlights and other lights


gives you a clear view of the road and makes you
readily visible to other road users.

Your father removes the ice under his vehicle's front fenders before driving off. Is this
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called for?

i Yes.
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n No, it's useless for front-wheel drive vehicles.


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n Yes, if he has a lot of time to lose.


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Solution : Yes.

Removing ice from under the fenders is a good habit.


Ice under the front fenders may cause a loss of control.
You are driving on a snow-covered road in cold weather. Your brakes suddenly seem to
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be working less well. In this situation, what is your best course of action?

n Pump the brakes a few times while driving.


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j Use your cellphone to call your mechanic.


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j Switch on your emergency lights.


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Solution : Pump the brakes a few times while driving.

Make sure your vehicle's brakes are in good working


order.

In the winter, your mother knocks the snow off her boots before getting in the car. Is this
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a good idea?

i Yes, it's a good habit.


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n No, women do it so that snow doesn’t damage their


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boots.

n No, it isn't necessary if the car has a rubber mat.


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Solution : Yes, it's a good habit.

Removing the snow from your footwear makes for better


contact between the foot and the brake pedal, thus
better control of the vehicle.
You are driving on an icy road in winter. Which of the following strategies are suited to
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the situation?

n 2, 4
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1. Pump the brakes.

2. Reduce your speed by slowly easing off the gas j 1, 3


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pedal.
j 1, 4
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3. Quickly downshift.
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4. Keep your wheels straight.

Solution : 2, 4

On slippery roads, avoid sudden braking or gear


shifting. Rapid downshifting may lead to a loss of control
if the vehicle was traveling too fast before you
downshifted.

You are a passenger in a vehicle driving on an icy road. The driver is revving the motor
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while downshifting. Is this a good idea?

i No, quite the contrary.


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n Yes, this is a good strategy for slowing down on icy


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roads.

n Yes, but only for experienced drivers.


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Solution : No, quite the contrary.

When slippery roads reduce tire traction, revving the


motor while downshifting may lock the drive wheels,
making front-wheel drive vehicles subject to a loss of
control and rear-wheel drive vehicles subject to
fishtailing.
You are driving on wet pavement in the winter. You have to slow down to turn at the next
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intersection. In this situation, what is your best course of action?

n Slowly ease off the gas pedal and let the motor
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brake the vehicle on its own.

j Brake as usual.
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j Pump the brakes.


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Solution : Slowly ease off the gas pedal and let the
motor brake the vehicle on its own.

In the winter, beware of wet pavement; it could be black


ice. It's better to brake more lightly than usual.

You are driving on black ice in the winter. In this situation, which of the following
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strategies is/are appropriate for stopping?

i 1, 2, 4
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1. Slowly ease off the gas pedal.

2. Let the motor brake the vehicle on its own. n 3, 4


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3. Quickly downshift. n 1, 3
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4. Brake lightly. n3
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Solution : 1, 2, 4

Brake lightly on black ice.


It's winter and you have to brake suddenly in order to avoid an obstacle. Your vehicle is
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not equipped with ABS brakes. Which of the following strategies is effective?

n Brake repeatedly.
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j Slowly ease off the gas pedal.


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j Brake heavily.
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Solution : Brake repeatedly.

Pump the brakes so as to lock and release the four


wheels simultaneously.

A snow storm forces you to stop at the side of the road. Which of the following strategies
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is/are suited to the situation?

i 1, 2, 4
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1. Switch on your emergency lights.

2. Install visual signals ahead of and behind the vehicle. n 1, 2, 3, 4


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3. Leave the vehicle to be seen by rescuers. n 1, 2


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4. Lower a window and turn on the heat for 10 minutes n 2, 4


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every hour.

Solution : 1, 2, 4

If you have to stop in a snowstorm, avoid getting out of


the vehicle and exposing yourself to the cold. You could
exhaust yourself. Stay in the vehicle and calmly wait to
be rescued. In case you are stopped for a long time,
keep moving to avoid falling asleep.
Because of a snowstorm, the driver, your friend, has to stop the vehicle. He runs the
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engine for 10 minutes every hour, keeping a window slightly open. Is this appropriate?

n Yes, it's the thing to do.


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j No, this will make you lose precious heat.


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j Yes, if you want to smoke a cigarette.


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Solution : Yes, it's the thing to do.

When the motor is running, a window must be lowered


slightly to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon
monoxide is odourless, colourless and hard to detect.
Inhaling it can lead to death.

Your vehicle has been blocked in a snowstorm for more than 3 hours. You are tired. In
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this situation, what is your best course of action?

i Move.
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n Take a nap.
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n Listen to some sleep-inducing music.


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Solution : Move.

If you are stopped for a long time, keep moving to avoid


falling asleep. Sleep and intense cold can lead to death.
You have to go to Toronto on business; it's your first visit. Select the useful things to do
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before leaving.

n 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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1. Check the route.

2. Slightly over-estimate the duration of the trip. j 1, 2, 3


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3. Find out about traffic conditions. j 1, 3


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4. Schedule breaks every two hours. n 3, 4


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5. Find out about parking facilities at destination.


Solution : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Preparing a trip means, among other things, checking


out the route, traffic conditions and travelling time
including breaks. By checking out parking facilities
beforehand, you will avoid losing time looking for a
place to park.

It's holiday time. You are preparing a long family trip. What should you include in your trip
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planning?

i A check of your vehicle's overall condition.


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n Charging your cellphone.


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n A budget for outings.


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Solution : A check of your vehicle's overall condition.

A check should include, among other things, the tires,


windshield wipers, wiper fluid and brakes. Do it yourself
or have it done by a professional.
Your friend always over-estimates trip time. Is this a good idea? 65 / 79

n Yes, it's a good habit.


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j No, it's a bad habit.


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j No, he drives slower than most.


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Solution : Yes, it's a good habit.

By slightly over-estimating the duration of trips, you


have the impression of being ahead of time. If you are
more patient and relaxed while driving, your vehicle will
consume less fuel.

Is it a good idea to combine several short trips into one longer one? 66 / 79

i Yes, it's a good idea.


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n No, it's a bad habit.


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n No, it's useless.


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Solution : Yes, it's a good idea.

Combining short trips is one way of planning your


driving.
Your elder sister avoids driving during rush hour. Is this a good idea? 67 / 79

n Yes.
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j No, she is inexperienced.


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j No, she's a bit chicken.


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Solution : Yes.

Choosing the time of day and avoiding rush hour is one


way of planning your driving.

Which factors should be taken into consideration when choosing a route. 68 / 79

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1. The type of vehicle.

2. The time of day. n 1, 4


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3. The day of the week. n 2, 3


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4. Anticipated traffic. n5
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5. The driver's age.


Solution : 2, 3, 4

The day of the week and the time of day have an effect
on traffic.
You are searching for the best route for a trip. Which route is the safest? 69 / 79

n The route that has dedicated left-turn lights.


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j The route with many intersections.


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j The shortest route.


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Solution : The route that has dedicated left-turn lights.

A protected turn means that oncoming vehicles are


stopped. A protected turn is indicated by a flashing
green light.

You are visiting your grandmother in an unfamiliar neighbourhood. Which strategies are
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an element of trip planning?

i Analyse the route and identify landmarks for the


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return trip.

n Feel pleased about seeing your grandmother and


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make a stop at an ATM.

j Don't forget meals; draw up a list of all the


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restaurants on your route.

Solution : Analyse the route and identify landmarks for


the return trip.

By analysing your route before leaving, you will drive


with more confidence. Remember to identify landmarks
for your return trip.
You are visiting a friend who lives in an unfamiliar neighbourhood. Which strategies show
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that you have planned your driving trip?

n 1, 5
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1. Analysing the route using the Internet or a road map.

2. Turning on your cellphone. j 1, 2


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3. Buying a bottle of wine. j 3, 4


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4. Asking a pedestrian on the way for directions on how n 3, 5


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to get to your destination.

5. Identifying landmarks for the return trip. Solution : 1, 5

By analysing your route before leaving, you will drive


with more confidence. Remember to identify landmarks
for your return trip.

You are driving in the winter. A snow removal vehicle is slowing the traffic down and you
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don't want to be late for work. In this situation, what is your best course of action?

i Wait while playing some relaxing music.


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n Use the time to make some cellphone calls.


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n Pass the vehicle rapidly because of the risk of


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clouds of snow.

Solution : Wait while playing some relaxing music.

In winter, passing road maintenance vehicles is a very


risky proposition. It is sometimes impossible to
anticipate the clouds of snow that follow in their wake.
You are driving in the winter. A transport department vehicle is spreading de-icing salt on
the road, and slowing down traffic. You have an important appointment to keep. In this 73 / 79
situation, what is your best course of action?

n Be patient, stay calm.


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j Pass the vehicle by accelerating rapidly.


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j Sound your horn to make the vehicle speed up.


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Solution : Be patient, stay calm.

In winter, passing road maintenance vehicles is a very


risky proposition. It is sometimes impossible to evaluate
the condition of the road ahead of the vehicles.

As concerns night driving, which statement is true? 74 / 79

i It is better to increase your following distance.


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n The faster you drive, the greater your field of vision.


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n Daytime and nighttime distance evaluation are the


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same.

Solution : It is better to increase your following


distance.

It is harder to evaluate distances in the dark. By


increasing your distance, you will have the safety
margin necessary to avoid an obstacle.
At night, focusing on the headlights of other vehicles: 75 / 79

n can blind you.


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j is a good habit.
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j increases your vigilance.


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Solution : can blind you.

Focusing on the headlights of another vehicle can blind


you and adversely affect your vision for a few seconds,
until your eyes get used to the darkness again. Do what
it takes to avoid being blinded.

Which of the following options is/are appropriate to avoid being blinded by the headlights
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of an oncoming vehicle?

i 2, 3
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1. Sound your horn as soon as you see the vehicle’s
headlights.
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2. Move your eyes to the right.
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3. Slow down.
n 3, 4
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4. Switch on your high beams.

Solution : 2, 3

Avoiding headlight glare is a good night driving strategy.


You want to turn left at the intersection. In this situation, what is your best course of
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action?

n Wait and keep your wheels straight.


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j Make visual contact with the pedestrians on the left,


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then turn.

j Use a hand signal to thank the driver and turn


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rapidly.

Solution : Wait and keep your wheels straight.

The oncoming vehicle that wants to turn left is


obstructing your view of the traffic in the neighbouring
lane. Wait to see the other lane clearly before driving
on.

You are driving in a public parking lot. In this situation, what is your best course of
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action?

i Slow down.
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n Continue at the same speed.


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n Accelerate.
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Solution : Slow down.

A driver may have trouble seeing you or back up without


looking in your direction. Slow down and let the driver
pass, if need be; that way, you'll avoid a conflict.
Visibility is poor because of dense fog. Which of the following strategies are suited to the
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situation?

n 1, 3, 5
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1. Reduce your speed.

2. Reduce your safety margin. j 2, 4


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3. Switch on your low beams. j 1, 4


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4. Do less visual scanning and concentrate on the road n 2, 3


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ahead.

5. Use the pavement markings to guide you. Solution : 1, 3, 5

In the presence of fog, increase your safety margin and


the frequency of your visual scanning.
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Module 7 – Answer Key

The faster the vehicle in front of you: 1 / 61

n the greater the distance and time needed to pass it.


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n the more you will need to get close to it before


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commencing the passing manoeuvre.

j the less time needed to pass it.


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Solution : the greater the distance and time needed


to pass it.

The speed of the vehicle travelling before you


determines the time and distance needed to pass it.

Even if the red lights of a level crossing are not flashing, you must: 2 / 61

i slow down, be prepared to stop and yield the right of


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way to an approaching train, if any.

j come to a full stop every time.


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j accelerate to cross the railway track as quickly as


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possible.

Solution : slow down, be prepared to stop and yield the


right of way to an approaching train, if any.

You must be ready to yield the right of way if a train or


rail maintenance vehicle approaches.
You are pulling out of a parking space alongside a sidewalk. What is the last thing you
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must remember to do?

i Check your rearview mirrors and blind spot.


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j Make sure all passengers have buckled up.


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j Lock the doors.


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Solution : Check your rearview mirrors and blind spot.

You must check your blind spot prior to pulling away


from the curb. There could be a cyclist!

What is the visual function enabling you to distinguish details and shapes? 4 / 61

n Visual acuity.
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n Field of vision.
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n Stereoscopic vision.
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Solution : Visual acuity.

Visual acuity is the ability to distinguish the details of


objects from a certain distance.
Scanning the road is important to be on the lookout for whatever may happen. Scanning
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consists in:

i looking far ahead, on the sides and in the rearview


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mirrors constantly.

n looking far ahead.


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n looking regularly in the inside and outside rearview


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mirrors.

Solution : looking far ahead, on the sides and in the


rearview mirrors constantly.

Remember that 90% of the information needed to drive


safely is gathered through the eyes.

As your speed increases, your visual field: 6 / 61

n narrows.
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n stays the same.


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n widens.
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Solution : narrows.

The faster you travel, the narrower your field of vision.


What effect does increasing a vehicle's speed have on the operator? 7 / 61

i The operator has less time to perceive dangerous


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situations.

n The operator has better control of the vehicle.


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n The operator pays more attention to the road.


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Solution : The operator has less time to perceive


dangerous situations.

The ability to recognize and anticipate potentially


dangerous situations is a basic driving skill. Slow down
to widen your field of vision.

You are travelling on a gravel road behind another vehicle. To ensure the best possible
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visibility, you should:

n follow at a distance.
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n travel as far right as possible on the road.


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n shut down the vehicle's ventilation.


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Solution : follow at a distance.

Increasing your following distance will provide greater


visibility.
When changing lane, you must check your blind spot: 9 / 61

i before you perform the manoeuvre.


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j only if a vehicle is in the blind spot.


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j after you perform the manoeuvre.


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Solution : before you perform the manoeuvre.

Scanning must be carried out before you perform the


manoeuvre.

When approaching an intersection, you should check to the left and the right of the
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intersection:

n at all times before crossing the intersection.


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n at a stop sign only.


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n Only in heavy traffic.


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Solution : at all times before crossing the intersection.

You must make sure the coast is clear by constantly


checking to the left and the right of the intersection.
In the illustration, the driver of vehicle 1 is preparing to leave the curb. To ensure that the
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way is clear, he should:

i look in the rearview mirrors and check the blind


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spot.

n signal his intention and sound the horn.


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n move forward slowly and look to the left.


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Solution : look in the rearview mirrors and check the


blind spot.

These visual checks must be done before the vehicle is


put into motion.

In the illustration, you are the driver of vehicle 1. If you want to overtake vehicle 2, what
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should you do before signalling your intention?

n Check the rearview mirror and left-hand blind spot to


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ensure that the way is clear.

j Increase your speed.


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j Slow down slightly.


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Solution : Check the rearview mirror and left-hand blind


spot to ensure that the way is clear.

Before overtaking a vehicle, you must check the


rearview mirror and left-hand blind spot to ensure that
the way is clear.
Which one of these illustrations shows an automobile in a truck's blind spot? 13 / 61

n Illustration 1
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Solution : Illustration 1

Blind spots are those areas of the road that a truck operator cannot see because of the vehicle's size and design. A truck's blind spots
are at the front, rear and sides.

You are the driver of vehicle 1. You are travelling on the expressway at 100 km/h and are
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being tailgated. What must you do?

n Make sure the lane you wish to enter is unoccupied


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for a sufficient distance.

j Apply the brakes gently while changing lane.


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j Accelerate while changing lane.


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Solution : Make sure the lane you wish to enter is


unoccupied for a sufficient distance.

It is always best to ensure the lane you wish to enter is


unoccupied for a sufficient distance if you are to perform
the manoeuvre safely.
After overtaking a vehicle, you must move back into the right-hand lane when the vehicle
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you have passed is fully visible:

i in the inside rearview mirror.


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j in the outside right rearview mirror.


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j in the outside left rearview mirror.


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Solution : in the inside rearview mirror.

You may move back into the right-hand lane when the
vehicle you have passed is fully visible in the inside
rearview mirror.

When you are driving near parked vehicles, you should: 16 / 61

n look out for possible sources of danger.


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n sound the horn and flash the low beams to warn


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people not to enter the area.

j accelerate to leave the problem parking area


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quickly.

Solution : look out for possible sources of danger.

It is important to look out for possible sources of danger


to avoid hitting another vehicle, a pedestrian, an open
door, etc.
You are parked by the curb and are about to get out of your vehicle. What must you do
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before getting out?

i Check your rearview mirrors and blind spot.


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j Check your inside rearview mirror.


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j Open the door to check in back.


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Solution : Check your rearview mirrors and blind spot.

Before opening the door, you must check your rearview


mirrors and blind spot to make sure no other vehicle or
no cyclist is nearby.

The minimum safe distance between two vehicles is the distance travelled in: 18 / 61

n 2 seconds or more.
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n 1 second.
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n under 2 seconds.
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Solution : 2 seconds or more.

The minimum safe distance between you and the


vehicle ahead of you corresponds to the distance
travelled in 2 seconds. In bad weather, this distance
must be increased.
What must you do if the vehicle behind you is following closely? 19 / 61

i Gradually slow down.


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j Turn on the hazard lights.


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j Accelerate.
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Solution : Gradually slow down.

You can end the situation and encourage the tailgater to


pass by gradually slowing down.

You know you have stopped your vehicle at the proper distance from the vehicle ahead of
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you when you can see:

i Illustration 1
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n j Illustration 2
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n j Illustration 3
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Solution : Illustration 1

Make sure you can see the rear wheels of the car ahead of you, as a safety cushion.
When approaching the crest of a hill, on a narrow road, it is safest to: 21 / 61

i keep right and slow down.


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j accelerate and sound the horn.


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j flash your low beams to warn vehicles coming in the


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opposite direction.

Solution : keep right and slow down.

If you are unable to see on the other side of the hill, it is


best to slow down and keep right.

The faster you drive, the more you must: 22 / 61

n visually scan the road.


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n look straight ahead.


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n focus on an object.
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n avoid using the interior rearview mirror.


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Solution : visually scan the road.

The faster you drive, the more you have to visually scan
the road to compensate for reduced peripheral vision.
You are driving next to a heavy vehicle and you stay alongside it. Is this a good idea? 23 / 61

i No.
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j Yes.
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j Yes, as long as you stay within the speed limit.


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j Yes, that way, you are in a safe position.


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Solution : No.

Caution! When driving alongside a heavy vehicle, the


driver may not see you because of the vehicle's blind
spots. Here is a tip: if you can see the driver's face in
the heavy vehicle's exterior rearview mirror, then the
driver can see you also. If not, move away; you will be in
danger if the heavy vehicle changes its course.

You are driving behind a motorcycle and maintaining two seconds' distance behind it. Is
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this enough?

n No.
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n Yes, the distance travelled in two seconds is always


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enough.

j No, unless the pavement is dry.


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j Yes, if visibility is good.


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Solution : No.

The braking distance of a motorcycle is much less than


that of an automobile. If you are behind a motorcycle,
increase the distance between the two vehicles in order
to avoid striking the motorcycle from the rear if it brakes
suddenly.
You are driving behind a heavy vehicle and maintaining two seconds’ distance behind it.
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Is this enough?

i No, this is not enough.


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j Yes, the two-second rule is valid in all


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circumstances.

n Yes, only if the pavement is dry.


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n Yes, unless visibility is poor.


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Solution : No, this is not enough.

Because of their substantial weight, heavy vehicles


need more room to stop. Increase your distance when
driving behind a heavy vehicle.

You want to turn right on rue des Lilas. Where should your turn-signal be activated? 26 / 61

n Just after rue des Muguets.


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n Just after rue des Tulipes.


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n Just before rue des Lilas.


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n Nowhere, since there is no vehicle behind you.


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Solution : Just after rue des Muguets.

Activating your turn-signal too early or too late could be


misleading.
You want to turn left on rue Frontenac. When should you activate your turn-signal? 27 / 61

i Roughly 4 seconds before turning.


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j Just before turning.


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j Anytime, the important thing is to activate it.


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Solution : Roughly 4 seconds before turning.

Signalling your intention at the right time helps other


road users react properly.

Which driver or drivers are sharing the road safely? 28 / 61

n 1, 5, 6
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n 2, 5
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n 3, 6
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Solution : 1, 5, 6

Signalling your intention at the right time helps other


road users react properly.
You want to turn right on rue des Ormes. Where should your turn-signal be activated? 29 / 61

i Just after rue des Hêtres.


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j Just after rue des peupliers.


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j Just before rue des Ormes.


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j Nowhere, since there is no vehicle behind you.


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Solution : Just after rue des Hêtres.

Activating your turn-signal too early or too late could be


misleading.

You want to turn left on rue du Moulin. When should you activate your turn-signal? 30 / 61

n Roughly 4 seconds before turning.


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n Just before turning.


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n Anytime, the important thing is to activate it.


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Solution : Roughly 4 seconds before turning.

Signalling your intention at the right time helps other


road users react properly.
Which driver is sharing the road safely? 31 / 61

i 1, 2, 5
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j 1, 3
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j 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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Solution : 1, 2, 5

Signal your intention so that other users can react on


time.

When is it advisable to turn on your headlights? 32 / 61

n At all times.
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n Only when you're in a tunnel.


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n Only when there are a lot of users on the road.


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Solution : At all times.

Driving with the headlights on at all times makes you


more visible to other road users.
Which of the following statements describes/describe a situation in which you should
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switch from your high beams to your low beams at night?

i 1, 2, 3
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1. When you approach an oncoming vehicle.

2. When you are driving behind another vehicle. j 1, 2


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3. When another vehicle passes you. j1


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Solution : 1, 2, 3

In all these situations, you run the risk of blinding


another driver if you continue using your high beams.

The glare from the headlights of an oncoming vehicle is blinding you. In this situation,
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what is your best course of action?

n Flash your headlights.


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n Switch on your emergency lights.


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n Sound your horn loudly.


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Solution : Flash your headlights.

Flashing your headlights is a signal to the driver of the


oncoming vehicle that his or her high beams are
blinding you.
The reflection of the headlights of the vehicle behind you in your interior rearview mirror
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is blinding you. In this situation, what is your best course of action?

i Slow down to let the vehicle pass you.


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j Flash your headlights.


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j Stop looking in your rearview mirrors.


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Solution : Slow down to let the vehicle pass you.

This situation requires that you take action to stop being


blinded.

You are approaching an intersection with four stop signs. A driver coming from another
direction stops at the same time as you. In this situation, what is your best course of 36 / 61
action?

n Make eye contact with the driver and, by means of


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signs, let him or her pass.

j Take the right of way and avoid looking at the driver.


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j Stop and drive on immediately.


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Solution : Make eye contact with the driver and, by


means of signs, let him or her pass.

Eye contact is a way of communicating with other road


users. In certain situations, courtesy nicely
complements eye contact.
You are driving at night on a secondary road. An oncoming vehicle is zigzagging
dangerously and intruding on your lane. In this situation, what is your best course of 37 / 61
action?

i Sound your horn and take evasive action.


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j Flash your headlights and accelerate.


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j Do nothing, it's up to the other driver to react.


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Solution : Sound your horn and take evasive action.

When your safety or that of other users is threatened,


sounding your horn is a good way of attracting attention.

You are driving vehicle 1. Vehicle 2 is starting a passing manoeuvre that threatens your
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safety and that of vehicle 3. In this situation, what is your best course of action?

n Sound your horn and slow down.


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n Flash your headlights.


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n Switch on your emergency lights and accelerate.


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Solution : Sound your horn and slow down.

When your safety or that of other users is threatened,


sounding your horn is a good way of attracting attention.
A pedestrian is walking along a pedestrian crosswalk. An approaching driver, who is
using his cellphone, is distracted and is not slowing down. What is your best course of 39 / 61
action in this situation?

i Sound your horn.


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j Do nothing, since your safety is not threatened.


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j Anticipate that the pedestrian will have to run


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quickly.

Solution : Sound your horn.

When your safety or that of other users is threatened,


sound your horn to attract attention.

You are approaching an intersection. Another car is approaching from the left. The driver,
who is using his cellphone, is distracted and does not brake for the stop sign. In this 40 / 61
situation, what is your best course of action?

n Brake and sound your horn.


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n Do nothing, it's up to the other driver to stop.


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n Accelerate and make a gesture of displeasure.


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Solution : Brake and sound your horn.

In this situation, sounding your horn will attract the


attention of the driver distracted by his cellphone.
You are driving on a secondary road. A strong snowstorm has reduced visibility to the
point that you can see only the taillights of the vehicle ahead of you. In this situation, what 41 / 61
is your best course of action?

i Switch on your low beams.


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j Flash your headlights.


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j Switch on your high beams.


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Solution : Switch on your low beams.

When visibility is poor because of snow, low beams are


recommended.

A mechanical problem suddenly causes you to drive slowly. In this situation, what is your
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best course of action?

n Switch on your emergency lights.


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n Switch on your high beams.


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n Use your cellphone to call a towtruck.


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Solution : Switch on your emergency lights.

Emergency lights are used for safety purposes. They


alert other road users to the fact that a vehicle has
broken down or is travelling slower than normal.
You are driving at 20 km/h during the day in a snow storm and you can hardly see the
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taillights of the vehicle ahead of you. In this situation, what is your best course of action?

i Switch on your emergency lights or your low beams.


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j Switch on your high beams.


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j Flash your headlights.


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Solution : Switch on your emergency lights or your low


beams.

Emergency lights are used for safety purposes. They


alert other road users to the fact that a vehicle has
broken down or is travelling slower than normal.

Traffic ahead of you is slowing down. You downshift without braking. Is this a good idea? 44 / 61

n No.
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n Yes, you are cutting down on brake wear.


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n Yes, the important thing is to slow down.


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Solution : No.

By braking slightly when downshifting, you clearly alert


the road users behind you to the fact that you are
slowing down.
You are driving in a tunnel. In this situation, what is your best course of action? 45 / 61

i Check whether your low beams are switched on.


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j Switch on your emergency lights.


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j Switch on your high beams.


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Solution : Check whether your low beams are switched


on.

Low beams should be used when driving in a tunnel, in


order not to blind the other users.

The wind is gusting as you enter a tunnel. Which of the following options are suited to the
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situation.

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2. Maintain a safe distance from the other users. n 1, 2, 3, 4


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3. Anticipate the fact that your eyes will have to adapt to n 3, 4


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Solution : 2, 3, 4

In a tunnel, drive safely, with your low beams on.


You are driving at night behind another vehicle on a poorly-lit road. In this situation, what
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is your best course of action?

i Switch on your low beams.


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j Switch on your emergency lights.


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j Switch on your high beams.


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Solution : Switch on your low beams.

Low beams are less blinding than high beams.

You are driving at night on a poorly-lit road. You meet an oncoming vehicle. In this
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situation, what is your best course of action?

n Switch on your low beams.


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n Switch on your emergency lights.


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n Switch on your high beams.


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Solution : Switch on your low beams.

Low beams are less blinding than high beams.


You are driving at night on a poorly-lit road. There are no other vehicles. In this situation,
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what is your best course of action?

i Switch on your high beams.


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j Switch on your low beams.


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j Switch on your emergency lights.


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Solution : Switch on your high beams.

Since high beams always produce high-intensity


illumination, they should be switched on only when there
is no risk of blinding other drivers.

You are driving at night when another vehicle passes you. In this situation, what is your
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best course of action?

n Switch on your low beams as soon as the vehicle is


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alongside you.

j Switch on your high beams as soon as the vehicle is


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alongside you.

n Flash your headlights.


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Solution : Switch on your low beams as soon as the


vehicle is alongside you.

Switch on your low beams to avoid blinding other


drivers.
You pass another vehicle at night. In this situation, what is your best course of action? 51 / 61

i Switch on your high beams when you are alongside


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the vehicle.

n Switch on your low beams when you are alongside


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the vehicle.

j Flash your headlights.


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Solution : Switch on your high beams when you are


alongside the vehicle.

High beams produce higher intensity illumination than


low beams and should be used only when there is no
risk of blinding other drivers.

You pass another vehicle at night. In this situation, what is your best course of action? 52 / 61

n Switch on your low beams.


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n Switch on your high beams.


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n Flash your headlights.


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Solution : Switch on your low beams.

In this situation, high beams would blind an oncoming


driver.
You are driving at night when the headlights of an oncoming vehicle blind you. In this
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situation, what is your best course of action?

i Flash your headlights.


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j Switch on your high beams.


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j Switch on your emergency lights.


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Solution : Flash your headlights.

Flashing your headlights is a signal to the driver of the


oncoming vehicle that his or her high beams are
blinding you.

Visibility is poor because of heavy rain. In this situation, what is your best course of
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action?

n Switch on your low beams.


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n Switch on your emergency lights.


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n Switch on your high beams.


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Solution : Switch on your low beams.

Make sure your low beams are switched on in the rain.


What is an important strategy for a better read of the road? 55 / 61

i Maintain a safe distance with the vehicle ahead of


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you.

n Take an energy drink before driving.


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n Use a handsfree cellphone.


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Solution : Maintain a safe distance with the vehicle


ahead of you.

By maintaining a suitable safety margin, you will be


better able to observe the driving situation and react
more effectively in case of unforeseen events - a traffic
light that turns yellow, a pedestrian crossing the street, a
vehicle ahead of you that suddenly brakes, etc.

Which of the following things should you do before backing into your driveway. 56 / 61

n 1, 2, 3, 4
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2. Check your interior rearview mirror. n 1, 3


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3. Check your exterior rearview mirrors.. n 2, 4


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4. Be very attentive.

Solution : 1, 2, 3, 4

Switch on your signal light and make sure you can see
everything around your vehicle.
Which of the following statements describe the consequences of driving too fast? 57 / 61

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2. Tire traction increases. j2


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3. Braking distance increases. j 1, 2, 3


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Solution : 1, 3

Driving too fast compromises your safety and that of


other road users.

Which statement or statements below describe a situation in which the safety margin
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must be increased?

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1. Your tires are new.

2. The pavement is broken. n 1, 2, 3


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3. Visibility is reduced. n2
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Solution : 2, 3

More difficult situations call for a greater safety margin.


Which statement or statements below describe a situation in which the safety margin
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must be increased?

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2. Your tires are worn. j 1, 2 ,3, 4


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3. There is fog. j 1, 3
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4. The sky is overcast.

Solution : 1, 2, 3

More difficult situations call for a greater safety margin.

You are going to turn right at the intersection. In this situation, what is your best course of
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action?

n Slow down and check over your shoulder before


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j Accelerate to drive ahead of the cyclists.


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j Sound your horn to make your presence known.


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Solution : Slow down and check over your shoulder


before turning.

This check is used to make sure that there are no


vehicles, cyclists or pedestrians in the blind spot.
Which of the following statements describes or describe the consequences of switching
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on your headlights during the day?

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1. Other drivers are blinded.

2. Evaluation of your speed is more difficult for the other j 1, 2


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users.
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3. Your vehicle is easier to spot.
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4. The other users are better able to evaluate the
distance separating them from your vehicle.
Solution : 3, 4

Driving at all times with the headlights switched on (low


beams) makes you easier to spot and gives other users
time to react.
Module 7 – Results

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Module 9 - Answer Key

You are driving on a road. There is a line of cyclists on the far right side of the road. What
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must you do?

i Leave sufficient room when passing them.


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n Nothing in particular.
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n Sound your horn when passing them.


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Solution : Leave sufficient room when passing them.

Under the HSC, you must leave sufficient room when


passing.

The driver in the vehicle 1 is passing you. What should you do to facilitate the
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manoeuvre?

n Slow down.
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n Maintain a constant speed.


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Solution : Slow down.

The driver in the red vehicle may slow down to enable


the passing yellow vehicle to return to the right-hand
lane safely.
You are the driver of vehicle A. A delivery truck starts backing into a driveway. What must
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you do?

n Stop and wait for the truck to back into the driveway.
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j Accelerate.
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Solution : Stop and wait for the truck to back into the
driveway.

Stopping and waiting for the truck to back up is the


safest decision you could make.

When you are being passed, what should you do to facilitate the manoeuvre for the other
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driver?

i Slow down and leave enough room for the driver to


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pull in front of you.

n Move over to the right.


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n Brake sharply to let the driver pass.


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Solution : Slow down and leave enough room for the


driver to pull in front of you.

This is what is called safe sharing of the road.


If the vehicle passing you signals its intention to pull up in front of you, you should: 5 / 96

n prepare to slow down to make room.


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j sound the horn and travel near the shoulder.


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j accelerate to let the vehicle re-enter the lane in back


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of you.

Solution : prepare to slow down to make room.

By cooperating with the driver passing you, you are


sharing the road safely.

If you come across a driver who behaves selfishly or aggressively you must: 6 / 96

i stay calm and in control of the vehicle at all times.


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n attempt to drive up to the other vehicle to have a few


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words with the driver.

n show him you do not appreciate his behaviour by


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hooting the horn and/or flashing the headlights.

Solution : stay calm and in control of the vehicle at all


times.

Staying calm is important. Tolerance, patience and


foresight are the mark of a good driver.
In the illustration, the truck is backing into a private driveway. The driver of vehicle 1
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should?

n stop and wait for the way to be clear before


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j Accelerate.
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j stop as close to the driveway as possible.


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Solution : stop and wait for the way to be clear before


continuing.

The driver must stop and wait for the way to be clear
before continuing.

A person with a visual handicap has wandered slightly off a pedestrian crosswalk. Should
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you sound your horn?

i No.
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n Yes.
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n Yes, if your vehicle is stopped at a stop line.


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Solution : No.

Sounding your horn will only confuse pedestrians with


visual handicaps.
At an intersection where the light is green and the vehicles stopped ahead are backed up
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to the intersection, you must:

n wait for the vehicles to move forward and leave


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enough room for you to pull into and clear the
intersection.

n pull into the intersection and hope for the lane to


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clear before the green light changes to red.

j continue forward if there is no traffic to your left.


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Solution : wait for the vehicles to move forward and


leave enough room for you to pull into and clear the
intersection.

Even if permitted by the traffic lights, no driver of a road


vehicle may enter an intersection if there is not enough
room to clear it completely.

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i not to block the intersection.


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n not to prevent the vehicles behind you from moving


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forward.

n the gearshift lever is in the right position.


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Solution : not to block the intersection.

Even if permitted by the traffic lights, no driver of a road


vehicle may enter an intersection if there is not enough
room to clear it completely.
You are travelling alongside a heavy vehicle on the expressway and stay in that position.
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Is this the right thing to do?

n No.
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j Yes, provided you abide by the maximum speed


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limit.

Solution : No.

Beware! If you travel alongside a heavy vehicle, due to


the blind spots you may not be visible to the driver.
Remember: if you can see the driver's face in the side
rearview mirror, then he can see you too. Otherwise,
move to where you can be seen to avoid a collision if
the driver has to change lanes.

You are passing a heavy vehicle. When can you return to the right lane in front of it? 12 / 96

i As soon as you see both the cab and trailer in the


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inside rearview mirror.

n As soon as you see the cab in the inside rearview


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mirror.

j As soon as you see both the cab and trailer in the


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right rearview mirror.

Solution : As soon as you see both the cab and trailer


in the inside rearview mirror.

Return to the right lane in front of a heavy vehicle only


when you can see both the cab and trailer in your inside
rearview mirror. This will leave the driver the space and
time needed to come to a stop.
You are in the vehicle 1 passing the heavy vehicle, when the driver in the vehicle 2 starts
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tailing you and flashing his headlights. What must you do?

n You return to the right lane as soon as you can see


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the cab and trailer in your inside rearview mirror.

j You immediately return to the right lane without


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checking your rearview mirrors.

n You speed up and exceed the maximum speed limit.


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Solution : You return to the right lane as soon as you


can see the cab and trailer in your inside rearview
mirror.

Be careful! Entering the lane in front of the heavy


vehicle without allowing plenty of room could cause a
collision. Remember that it takes longer for a heavy
vehicle to slow down.

What must you do when passing a heavy vehicle? 14 / 96

i Be ready to compensate for the effect of wind


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turbulence on your vehicle.

n Activate the hazard lights as soon as you are out of


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the heavy vehicle's blind spots.

j Exceed the maximum speed limit to pass as quickly


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as possible.

Solution : Be ready to compensate for the effect of


wind turbulence on your vehicle.

Be careful! When you pass a heavy vehicle or meet one


going the other way, the sudden air turbulence may rock
your vehicle. Be ready to compensate for this effect by
steadying your steering wheel to keep the course.
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n over a greater distance than cars.


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j over a shorter distance than an automobile.


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j over the same distance as an automobile.


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Solution : over a greater distance than cars.

Since heavy vehicles are heavier than cars, they need


more time and space to come to a stop.

What must you do in the presence of a heavy vehicle? 16 / 96

i Avoid following it too closely.


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n Stay in its blind spots as long as possible.


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n Follow it at the same distance as you would a car.


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Solution : Avoid following it too closely.

Careful! If you are following a heavy vehicle, you must


keep a distance that will allow you to avoid a rear-end
collision should the driver suddenly brake or slow down.
If you cannot see the side mirrors, you are following too
closely and the driver cannot see you. Increase your
following distance!
You are following a heavy vehicle on the expressway at a two-second time interval that
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you are careful to maintain. Is this enough?

n No.
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j Yes, only when the roadway is dry.


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Solution : No.

It takes more space and time to stop a heavy vehicle


than a car. If you cannot see the side mirrors, you are
following too closely and the driver cannot see you.
Increase your following distance!

You are on an upgrade when the heavy vehicle in front of you slows and stops. What
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must you do?

i Stop and keep at a distance greater than you would


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with a car.

n Slow down and get as close to it as possible.


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n Sound the horn to get the driver moving again.


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Solution : Stop and keep at a distance greater than you


would with a car.

With heavy vehicles, you must always stay at a greater


distance. When starting up, the driver will release the
brake and the heavy vehicle may roll back several feet.
Be patient! The driver will need to change gears several
times.
Which one of the following statements about heavy vehicles is true? 19 / 96

n You must avoid braking abruptly in front of them.


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j You must follow them very closely if you wish to


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pass them safely.

j Because they are slow vehicles, you may cross a


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solid double line to pass them.

Solution : You must avoid braking abruptly in front of


them.

Careful! If you slam on the brakes in front of a heavy


vehicle, you could cause a collision or force the driver to
steer the vehicle sideways. In the presence of a heavy
vehicle, drive slower and keep a greater distance.

A heavy vehicle is about to back up. What must you do? 20 / 96

i Wait for the driver to complete the manoeuvre.


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n Speed up to pass it before it backs up.


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n Drive around it.


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Solution : Wait for the driver to complete the


manoeuvre.

While a heavy vehicle driver relies on his rearview


mirrors to see what is behind his vehicle, he cannot see
everything in them. Keep at a safe distance to stay out
of his blind spots.
You are driving in the rain and are about to reach a heavy vehicle travelling in the
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opposite direction. What must you do prior to reaching it?

i Increase the speed of the wipers.


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j Move over to the shoulder.


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j Activate the hazard lights.


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Solution : Increase the speed of the wipers.

You must increase the speed of the wipers before


reaching the heavy vehicle. This will prevent the splash
and spay of water on the windshield from cutting down
on visibility.

You are in the vehicle and wish to make a right turn. As you near the intersection, you
notice the trucker ahead signalling his intention to turn right and moving to the left lane. 22 / 96
What must you do?

i Slow down and stay in your lane.


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n Sound the horn to show how annoyed you are.


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n Accelerate.
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Solution : Slow down and stay in your lane.

Beware! Heavy vehicles need more space to make a


turn. That truckers may need to enter the next lane to
complete the manoeuvre is to be expected. Allow them
enough space and time to do so.
You are on a road with a posted speed of 90 km/h. In your left side mirror, you see a heavy
vehicle overtaking you. What is the best thing you can do to help the driver complete the 23 / 96
manoeuvre?

n Slow down.
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j Speed up to the point where he no longer needs to


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pass you.

Solution : Slow down.

In the presence a heavy vehicle, slow down to help the


driver with his manoeuvres.

You are driving in the left lane and a moped is driving alongside you in the right lane.
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From time to time, the moped driver looks at you. You must:

i presume that the moped driver intends to change


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lanes.

n presume that the driver is behaving nervously.


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n suspect that the driver of the moped is unstable on


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the vehicle.

Solution : presume that the moped driver intends to


change lanes.

You must presume that the moped driver intends to


change lanes. Before passing or changing lanes, moped
drivers must check the blind spot by turning their head
to see whether the way is clear. This technique is one of
the steps of a lane-change manoeuvre
You are driving behind a moped down a narrow street when it brakes for no apparent
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reason. Which statement shows good anticipation?

n You left enough room between your vehicle and the


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j You think you have enough time to stop, because


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you are a good driver.

n You sound your horn to make your presence known.


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Solution : You left enough room between your vehicle


and the moped.

As for any other vehicle, you must leave sufficient room


between your vehicle and the moped.

You are about to cross an intersection. A schoolchild is waiting on the sidewalk. Before
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crossing the intersection you must presume that:

i the schoolchild has not seen you.


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n the schoolchild has seen you.


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n the school child will not cross at the intersection.


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Solution : the schoolchild has not seen you.

Young children are often quite small and cannot see


beyond any parked vehicles.
A schoolchild is about to cross a busy intersection while talking with friends. Choose the
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statement that shows the best understanding of the situation.

n It is surely hard for the child to pay attention to more


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than one thing at a time.

j The child is surely able to take the traffic into


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account.

n The child is surely able to adjust to the situation.


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Solution : It is surely hard for the child to pay attention


to more than one thing at a time.

It is hard for children to understand complex situations;


they cannot pay attention to more than one thing at a
time.

A young child drops a ball and runs after it. What must you expect? 28 / 96

i The child will not see the oncoming vehicle.


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n The child will see the vehicle and stop.


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n The child will let the ball go.


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Solution : The child will not see the oncoming vehicle.

A young child is often governed by emotions


(happiness, anxiety) and will not take into account an
oncoming vehicle even if the child sees the vehicle.
You are driving behind a heavy vehicle transporting dangerous substances. The vehicle
approaches a level crossing. The red lights are not flashing and the barrier is not lowered. 29 / 96
What must you expect?

n The vehicle will stop 5 metres from the railway


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j The vehicle will slow down but continue driving on.


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j The vehicle will continue driving on without slowing


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down.

Solution : The vehicle will stop 5 metres from the


railway crossing.

The vehicle will stop 5 metres from the railway crossing.

The following statements concern heavy vehicle blind spots. Which statement is true? 30 / 96

i A heavy vehicle has blind spots at the front, rear,


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and left and right sides.

n Because of the large size of heavy vehicles, they


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have blind spots only at the sides and rear.

j The blind spots of heavy vehicles are the same as


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Solution : A heavy vehicle has blind spots at the front,


rear, and left and right sides.

The blind spots of a heavy vehicle are the parts of the


road that the driver cannot see because of the size of
the vehicle. When other road users are in those zones,
the driver cannot see them. Such blind spots exist at the
front, rear and sides of heavy vehicles.
At 50 km/h, the emergency braking distance of a heavy vehicle on a dry road is: 31 / 96

n roughly twice that of an automobile.


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Solution : roughly twice that of an automobile.

When braking for an emergency at 50 km/h on dry


pavement, a heavy vehicle takes twice or three times as
long as an automobile to stop.

You are driving behind a heavy vehicle in the right lane. At an intersection, the truck
driver encroaches on the left lane in order to carry out a tight right turn. What must you do 32 / 96
to help the driver?

i Slow down to increase the room between the truck


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and your vehicle, while giving the truck driver
enough time to complete the right turn.

j Carry out the same manoeuvre as the heavy vehicle


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n Accelerate and make your right turn as quickly as


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Solution : Slow down to increase the room between the


truck and your vehicle, while giving the truck driver
enough time to complete the right turn.

A heavy vehicle driver needs a lot of room to carry out a


turn; the driver frequently has to encroach on the left
lane. Consequently, if you are driving behind a heavy
vehicle give it a wide berth and never pass on the right.
Passing on the right is always a dangerous manoeuvre,
since you could find yourself trapped on the side of the
truck.
The following statements concern heavy vehicles. Which statement is true? 33 / 96

n It is important to be courteous and tolerant around


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j A single solid line and a double solid line can be


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crossed in order to pass a heavy vehicle.

n It is not important to be aware of the main


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constraints on driving heavy vehicles, since it is the
responsibility of the heavy vehicle driver to adapt to
the other road users.

Solution : It is important to be courteous and tolerant


around heavy vehicles.

Safety precautions are important when sharing the road


with heavy vehicles. This calls for courtesy and
tolerance. For example, a truck needs more time and
room to stop. If you are driving ahead of a heavy
vehicle, safe sharing of the road requires early signalling
of your intention to turn or change lanes.

The following statements concern heavy vehicles. Which statement is true? 34 / 96

n Because of the height of a heavy vehicle, you run


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the risk of a collision when you move into the blind
spot at the front of the vehicle.

n There is no risk of collision when a vehicle rapidly


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cuts in front of a heavy vehicle from the left, then
slows down in front of the heavy vehicle.

n There is no risk of collision when a vehicle rapidly


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cuts in front of a heavy vehicle from the right, then
slows down in front of the heavy vehicle.

Solution : Because of the height of a heavy vehicle,


you run the risk of a collision when you move into the
blind spot at the front of the vehicle.

Because of the length and height of a heavy vehicle, the


driver cannot easily see the other road users. In
addition, there are blind spots at the front, rear and
sides of heavy vehicles.
Your route includes several sharp curves. Ahead, at some distance, you see a moped.
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Your driving is preventive or proactive if:

n you slow down.


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j you avoid driving up close behind the moped.


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j you quickly pass the moped.


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Solution : you slow down.

A driver approaching a curve must be able to judge at


what speed it can be taken. The driver must also
consider that the moped can easily swerve off course in
a curve.

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i use the left lane.


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n pass it inside the lane it is travelling in.


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n pass it on the right.


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Solution : use the left lane.

Moped drivers must abide by the same traffic rules as


other drivers. Unlike cyclists, they are not required to
drive on the side of the road. Motorists must therefore
avoid encroaching on their lane.
You are driving behind a moped on a road under repairs. What must you do to drive
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preventively or proactively?

n You take into account the danger to the moped


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j You worry about the detours making your trip longer.


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j While driving, you concentrate solely on the road


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signs.

Solution : You take into account the danger to the


moped driver.

You take into account the danger to the moped driver.


Sharing the road means suitably observing and
evaluating the situation and, above all, driving safely,
both for yourself and for others.

You are about to proceed after making a mandatory stop. A moped is already waiting to
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cross the intersection. What must you do?

i Yield the right of way.


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n Accelerate.
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n Proceed, since you have priority over the moped.


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Solution : Yield the right of way.

You must yield the right of way. The driver of a vehicle


stopping at an intersection must yield the right of way to
the vehicle that stopped at the intersection first.
You are leaving a gas station and you want to enter the line of vehicles in front of you. On
beginning your manoeuvre, you hear the distinctive sound of a moped in the distance. 39 / 96
What must you do?

n You check left, right, then left again.


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j You do not have to pay any attention to the moped.


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j You check to see if it is coming from your right.


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Solution : You check left, right, then left again.

You check left, right, then left again. Before making a


turn, the driver must be sure that the manoeuvre can be
done safely.

You are stopped at an intersection and a young moped driver arrives rapidly, signalling
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his or her intention to turn left. What must you do to drive preventively or proactively?

i You have the priority, but you wait a bit.


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n You have the priority so you proceed.


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n You sound your horn to make the moped driver


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stop.

Solution : You have the priority, but you wait a bit.

Moped drivers can suffer more injuries than other


drivers because they are not protected. In certain
hazardous situations, it is better to yield the right of way
rather than risk an accident.
In heavy traffic, drivers must watch out for motorcycles because they: 41 / 96

n are harder to see than automobiles.


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Solution : are harder to see than automobiles.

Motorcycles are smaller, so they are harder to see,


especially at night, in poor weather or heavy traffic.

Come springtime, drivers must be more careful, because the presence of motorcycles
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can:

i surprise you.
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n slow you down.


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n bother you.
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Solution : surprise you.

There are not many motorcycles and they do not travel


the roads all year long. This makes it harder to notice
them in traffic.
Fatal accidents involving a motorcycle and an automobile are due to a manoeuvre by the
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driver of the automobile:

n almost 60% of the time.


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Solution : almost 60% of the time.

In just under 60% of the fatal accidents involving a


motorcycle and an automobile, the driver of the
automobile initiated the manoeuvre that led to the
accident.

There are many fatal accidents at intersections when motorists cut off motorcycles
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because:

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Solution : 1, 2

Almost 40% of all fatal accidents involving a motorcycle


and an automobile occur at intersections, when the
automobile cuts off the motorcycle. The driver of the
automobile often thinks there is enough time to turn left
or cross the intersection ahead of the motorcycle, or the
driver simply does not see the motorcycle.
You notice that the motorcycle ahead of you is driving on the left side of the lane. How
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best should this situation be interpreted?

n It is normal, the motorcyclist wants to be better


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j The motorcyclist is surely going to make a left turn.


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j This does not mean anything in particular.


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Solution : It is normal, the motorcyclist wants to be


better seen.

Motorcyclists generally drive on the left side of the lane


to be better seen; they do not necessarily intend to turn
left.

Is a motorcyclist entitled to the entire lane? 46 / 96

i Yes.
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n No.
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n Yes, but only on autoroutes.


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Solution : Yes.

Like an automobile, a motorcycle is entitled to the entire


lane for the sake of safety.
You are driving behind a motorcycle; road conditions are dry. What must you know? 47 / 96

n A motorcycle's braking distance is shorter than that


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of an automobile.

j A motorcycle's braking distance is longer than that


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n A motorcycle's braking distance is the same as that


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Solution : A motorcycle's braking distance is shorter


than that of an automobile.

A motorcycle's braking distance is shorter than that of


an automobile because its braking capability is greater
than an automobile’s.

You are driving behind a motorcycle. The recommended following distance is equal to: 48 / 96

i three or four seconds.


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n the two-second rule.


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Solution : three or four seconds.

Keep a safe distance behind the motorcycle ahead of


you. This calls for more room than between two
automobiles.
You are driving behind a group of motorcycles in staggered formation. What must you do
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to safely pass them?

n Respect the group formation.


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j Merge between two motorcycles.


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Solution : Respect the group formation.

Motorcyclists travelling in groups adopt a staggered


formation for better safety. Drivers must respect the
formation and not merge into it.

You are about to get out of your vehicle. What must you do? 50 / 96

i Check your rearview mirror for approaching cyclists.


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n Open your door to see whether you are well parked.


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n Open your door to see whether a cyclist is


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approaching.

Solution : Check your rearview mirror for approaching


cyclists.

Check your rearview mirror for approaching cyclists.


You are driving at night in a well-lit neighbourhood. A young cyclist dressed in black
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suddenly appears, taking you by surprise. What is your best course of action?

n Drive behind the cyclist.


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j Stay vigilant, the cyclist is not very visible.


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j Quickly pass the cyclist.


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Solution : Stay vigilant, the cyclist is not very visible.

Drivers must safeguard a person who is at greater risk,


especially if that person engages in risky behaviour.

The following statements concern motorized mobility aids. Which statement is true? 52 / 96

i It is easy to hear a motorized mobility aid


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approaching because, in general, they are very
noisy.

j They are hard to see because of their size (width,


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height).

n The risk of injury is no greater for the user of a


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motorized mobility aid than for a motorist.

Solution : They are hard to see because of their size


(width, height).

Compared to an automobile, motorized mobility aids are


smaller, narrower and lower. In addition, their operators
are seated, which makes them harder to see than a
person standing.
A three-wheel motorized mobility aid is on the street ahead of you. Can you pass it? 53 / 96

n Yes, at all times, by using the left lane.


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Solution : Yes, if there is enough room to pass it safely.

Passing is allowed, even if the left lane has to be used.


However, the driver must make sure the manoeuvre is
safe and in accordance with the rules of the road. For
example, no passing in a curve.

After a full stop at an intersection, you are about to proceed when you see a four-wheel
motorized mobility aid that is apparently going to cross the traffic lane. What is your best 54 / 96
course of action?

i You sound your horn.


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n You yield the right of way.


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n You pay it no attention.


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Solution : You yield the right of way.

Be especially alert and courteous with regard to


vulnerable users, as they are not protected in the event
of a collision.
Complete the following sentence with a true statement. Users of a motorized mobility aid: 55 / 96

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Solution : may be unpredictable.

Like other road users, the operators of motorized


mobility aids can be reckless, have health problems, or
be unpredictable. It is not always easy to anticipate their
behaviour; hence it is recommended to be especially
careful when they are present.

A young child is walking with his or her parents. Just before the intersection, the child
runs out into the street. Choose the statement that shows a good understanding of the 56 / 96
nature of young pedestrians.

i It’s a child; drivers must pay attention to how


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children may react.

n Evidently, the parents did not see the child take off.
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n Children should know all the rules of the road.


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Solution : It’s a child; drivers must pay attention to how


children may react.

Young children are used to being supervised by adults;


they rely on adults for their safety.
At the end of a school day, many parents have arrived to pick up their children by car. The
school bus is waiting to leave. Suddenly, the siren of a firetruck is heard. A child is about 57 / 96
to cross in front of you. You must take into account the fact that, at that age:

n null
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Solution : null

In fact, eyesight and hearing are not fully developed


before the age of 9 or 10.

It is 7 p.m. and children are playing in the street. They are shouting and having fun. You
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are driving in the neighbourhood. What is the best attitude to adopt in this situation?

i Be careful, they are a boisterous group.


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n You accelerate because you do not want to be


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slowed down.

n In the future, you will always avoid driving at that


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Solution : Be careful, they are a boisterous group.

Be careful when boisterous children are present.


Hyperactive or impulsive children are more accident-
prone.
You are backing out of your driveway, but even after checking behind your vehicle, you
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just manage to avoid a child in back of you. Choose the best explanation for this situation.

n Young children think they are more skillful than they


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j Young children do not obey rules.


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j Young children run faster than adults.


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Solution : Young children think they are more skillful


than they really are.

Young children think they are more skillful than they


really are. Better to keep an eye out....

Can a child concentrate on more than one thing at the same time? 60 / 96

i No.
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n Yes, if the child is taught to.


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n Yes.
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Solution : No.

No, a child's attention can be focused on only one thing


at a time. It is hard for children to understand complex
situations.
Can a child distinguish between seeing and being seen? 61 / 96

n No.
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j That depends on the circumstances.


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Solution : No.

A child cannot distinguish between seeing and being


seen. For example, if the child sees an oncoming
vehicle, the child thinks the driver sees him or her.

Can a child under 7 determine whether a vehicle is moving or is stopped? 62 / 96

i No.
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n Yes.
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n Most of the time.


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Solution : No.

No, young children are unable to estimate the speed of


an oncoming vehicle.
Can a child easily find the source of a sound? 63 / 96

n No.
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j Only if the child concentrates.


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j Yes.
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Solution : No.

Eyesight and hearing are not fully developed before the


age of 9 or 10. Most of the time, children have trouble
distinguishing between a sound coming from in front of
them or behind them or from their left or right.

Before the age of 7, can children make use of their peripheral vision? 64 / 96

i No, children take into account only what’s in front of


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them.

n Yes, except children with an attention deficit.


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n Yes, but children do not know the rules yet.


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Solution : No, children take into account only what’s in


front of them.

Until children are 7, they take into account only what’s in


front of them.
Can a child, especially a small one, be seen by drivers? 65 / 96

n No.
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j Yes.
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j That depends on the circumstances.


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Solution : No.

No, because children are so small, they cannot be seen


by drivers. A child's field of vision may be blocked by
parked vehicles.

Can a 7-year-old child concentrate on more than one thing at the same time? 66 / 96

i No.
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n If the child was taught to.


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n Yes.
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Solution : No.

No, up to the age of 7, approximately, a child


concentrates on one thing at a time. For example, if a
child wants to retrieve a ball, the child may cross a
street without giving any thought to vehicles.
You are driving on a busy street. A young child suddenly runs out from between two
parked vehicles. Choose the statement that shows a good understanding of the nature of 67 / 96
young pedestrians.

n The child was not seen because he or she is small.


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j The child got out from under the watchful eye of his
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j The child does not know the rules.


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Solution : The child was not seen because he or she is


small.

Children's small size makes them hard to see. Keep a


watchful eye out...

A young child decides to cross the street close to your vehicle. Keeping in mind the
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nature of children, choose what may have made the child act that way.

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2. The child has difficulty distinguishing between a n1


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Solution : 1, 2

Children have difficulty judging distances and


distinguishing between a stopped vehicle and one
driving slowly.
You are driving in an unfamiliar neighbourhood. Suddenly, you hear the voices of children
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approaching. What is your best course of action?

n Come to a full stop and sound your horn so that they


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j Slow down and be prepared to stop.


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j Accelerate to leave the area quickly.


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Solution : Slow down and be prepared to stop.

When there are elements indicating the presence of


children, be extra careful; their reactions can be
unpredictable. Keep your eyes open!

You are driving in a residential zone. You see children cycling on the side of the street.
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What is your best course of action?

i Without braking, keep your foot ready above the


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brake pedal.

n Maintain your speed while keeping an eye on the


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j Sound your horn to make your presence known.


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Solution : Without braking, keep your foot ready above


the brake pedal.

Expect that a child might suddenly veer in front of your


vehicle.
You are driving on a street and you see the brake lights on a parked vehicle light up. How
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must you react?

n Slow down.
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j Accelerate.
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Solution : Slow down.

Expect that the driver might enter your lane.

You are driving in the downtown area in the rain. What is your best course of action in
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such conditions?

i Watch out for pedestrians.


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n Drive in the middle of the street.


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n Use your emergency lights to be seen.


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n Accelerate to leave the area quickly.


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Solution : Watch out for pedestrians.

To best ensure the safety of pedestrians, their reactions


must be anticipated. Pedestrians may act hastily and
put themselves at risk. In poor weather conditions, be
extremely vigilant!
You are driving past a municipal park. There are several vehicles parked there. How must
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you react?

n Watch out for pedestrians and animals.


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j Drive as close as possible to the vehicle ahead of


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j Accelerate to leave the area quickly.


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n In no way special.
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Solution : Watch out for pedestrians and animals.

To best ensure the safety of pedestrians, their reactions


must be anticipated. When nearing a park, be extremely
vigilant!

The vehicle ahead of you has stopped before the pedestrian crosswalk. What must you
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do?

i Stop behind it.


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n Rapidly go around the vehicle if the pedestrian has


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just entered the crosswalk.

n Pass the vehicle if there is no oncoming traffic.


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n Sound your horn to get the driver going.


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Solution : Stop behind it.

A single step can mean all the difference between


safety and danger. Be vigilant; make sure pedestrians
can cross safely.
You are approaching a school and a playground. You are within the speed limit. What is
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your best course of action?

n Be prepared to slow down and stop.


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j Maintain your speed.


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j Look at your speedometer more often than usual.


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n Continue without doing anything out of the ordinary.


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Solution : Be prepared to slow down and stop.

When there are elements indicating the presence of


children, be extra careful; their reactions can be
unpredictable. Keep your eyes open!

You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green. Ahead of you, a transit bus has
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stopped to allow roughly 10 passengers to get on. What must you do?

i Wait.
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n Go around it on the left because it is a slow-moving


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vehicle.

n Back up to turn at the previous intersection.


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n Sound your horn to make the pedestrians hurry.


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Solution : Wait.

Moving around a vehicle on the left and backing up are


dangerous manoeuvres. Be patient!
Which of the following statements concerning heavy vehicles is true? 77 / 96

n Drivers should avoid braking suddenly ahead of a


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j They may be passed at all times since they are


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slower than automobiles.

n They do not have any blind spots.


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Solution : Drivers should avoid braking suddenly ahead


of a heavy vehicle.

Caution! Because of their substantial weight, heavy


vehicles mean longer reaction times and stopping
distances.

You are driving in the right lane on a road with two lanes in the same direction. At an
intersection, a heavy vehicle ahead of you signals its intention to turn right; it moves into 78 / 96
the left lane. What must you do?

i Stay in your lane and slow down.


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n Accelerate to pass rapidly.


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n Attempt to go around the vehicle.


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n Sound your horn to make the heavy vehicle stop its


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manoeuvre.

Solution : Stay in your lane and slow down.

Caution! Heavy vehicles need more room to turn and


may encroach on the neighbouring lane. Cooperate with
heavy vehicle drivers by giving them the time and room
they need to carry out their manoeuvres.
You are driving at 100 km/h on an autoroute. A heavy vehicle ahead of you signals its
intention to enter your lane, and it does not have much room to do so. What is your best 79 / 96
course of action?

n Slow down to allow it to enter your lane easily.


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j Accelerate; you are on an autoroute.


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j Maintain your speed since you cannot exceed the


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speed limit.

n Sound your horn to make the heavy vehicle stop its


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manoeuvre immediately.

Solution : Slow down to allow it to enter your lane


easily.

In the presence of heavy vehicles, be prepared to slow


down in order to facilitate their manoeuvres.

You are passing a heavy vehicle. When can you re-enter the right lane ahead of the
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vehicle?

i As soon as you can see the tractor and the semi-


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trailer in your interior rearview mirror.

n As soon as you can see the tractor in your interior


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rearview mirror.

j As soon as you can see the tractor in your right


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exterior rearview mirror.

j As soon as you can see the tractor and the semi-


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trailer in your right exterior rearview mirror.

Solution : As soon as you can see the tractor and the


semi-trailer in your interior rearview mirror.

Because of their substantial weight, heavy vehicles


need longer stopping distances. Before re-entering the
lane ahead of such a vehicle, make sure that all of the
tractor and trailer can be seen in your rearview mirrors.
You are driving in a residential zone. You notice children playing near the street. How
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must you react?

n Slow down.
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j Sound your horn to make your presence known.


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j Maintain your speed while keeping an eye on the


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children.

Solution : Slow down.

Children can be unpredictable. Be prepared for a child


who might suddenly run in front of your vehicle.

You are driving in a residential zone within the speed limit. A ball bounces in front of your
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vehicle. What is your best course of action?

i Slow down and be prepared to stop rapidly.


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n Concentrate on avoiding another ball that might


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bounce out.

n Continue at the same speed if it's only a ball.


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Solution : Slow down and be prepared to stop rapidly.

Pay attention to elements indicating the presence of


children. Children are often unpredictable. To retrieve a
ball, they might run out into the street without looking.
Be prepared to stop rapidly.
Some elderly people are slowly moving along a pedestrian crosswalk. What must you do? 83 / 96

n Stop and wait until they have completely crossed


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before proceeding.

j Go around them slowly.


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j Slow down a bit.


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n Politely make signs to them to hurry up.


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Solution : Stop and wait until they have completely


crossed before proceeding.

Elderly people or people with a mobility impairment


need more time to cross. Give them all the time they
need.

Which of these statements concerning heavy vehicles is true? 84 / 96

i Passing a heavy vehicle on the right is dangerous.


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n Driving in a heavy vehicle's blind spot is a safe way


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of staying out of the wind.

n To safely pass a heavy vehicle, you must drive as


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close as possible to it.

j Heavy vehicles have high performance brakes


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enabling them to stop over shorter distances than
automobiles.

Solution : Passing a heavy vehicle on the right is


dangerous.

Caution! The right-side blind spot is significant and the


driver cannot see you even by turning his or her head.
Avoid passing a truck on the right.
An oncoming heavy vehicle has been signalling its intention to make a left turn for some
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time. What is your best course of action?

n Cooperate by letting the driver know that he or she


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can turn.

j Accelerate to keep your priority.


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j Maintain your speed since you have the right of way.


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n Sound your horn to make sure you have been seen.


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Solution : Cooperate by letting the driver know that he


or she can turn.

In the presence of heavy vehicles, be prepared to slow


down to assist them in their manoeuvres. Cooperating
allows the road to be safely shared.

You are driving on a secondary road within the speed limit. In your left exterior rearview
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mirror, you see a heavy vehicle passing you. What is your best course of action?

i Cooperate by slowing down.


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n Accelerate so that the heavy vehicle no longer


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needs to pass you.

n Maintain your speed, but check your left exterior


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rearview mirror more often.

j Sound your horn and make signs to let the driver


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know that he or she is driving too fast.

Solution : Cooperate by slowing down.

In the presence of heavy vehicles, be prepared to slow


down to assist them in their manoeuvres. Cooperating
allows the road to be safely shared.
A child and an adult are walking a dog. The dog suddenly crosses the street to greet
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another dog. Which statement shows good anticipation?

n The child may try to catch the dog without heeding


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traffic.

j The adult will have the time to catch the dog.


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j The child will look before crossing to catch the dog.


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Solution : The child may try to catch the dog without


heeding traffic.

The notions of danger and risk are abstract concepts for


children. They may take risks without weighing the
consequences.

You are driving on a road with a cyclist at the far right of the pavement. What is the
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distance you must keep between your vehicle and the cyclist when passing?

i At least 1 metre.
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n At least 60 cm.
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n At least 30 cm.
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Solution : At least 1 metre.

You must stay at least 1 metre away from a cyclist.


You are driving on a secondary road and there is a moped a few metres ahead. All of a
sudden, the moped branches off to the left toward a private driveway. You anticipated well 89 / 96
and an accident was avoided because you:

n kept enough distance.


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j forcefully sounded your horn and passed the


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moped.

j passed the moped on the shoulder.


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Solution : kept enough distance.

When driving behind another vehicle, a safe and


reasonable distance must be maintained, allowing for
enough room to stop your vehicle without causing an
accident.

There are vehicles parked along the street you are driving on. The signal light of a parked
vehicle is suddenly switched on as you approach it. The driver is looking in his rearview 90 / 96
mirror. In this situation, what is your best course of action?

i Slow down.
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n Continue driving on since the driver is using his


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rearview mirror.

n Accelerate to keep your priority.


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Solution : Slow down.

If the driver does not check his blind spot, he will not
see you. Slow down and be prepared to stop in order to
avoid a collision.
There are vehicles parked along the street you are driving on. No brake lights or turn-
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signal lights are switched on. In this situation, what is your best course of action?

n Check to see if someone is about to cross the street.


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j Continue at the same speed.


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j Relax, you're in control of the situation.


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Solution : Check to see if someone is about to cross


the street.

Check to see if someone is about to get out of their


vehicle or cross the street; make it easier for them.

You are driving into the parking lot of a shopping centre. What must you do? 92 / 96

i 1, 2, 3, 5
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1. Drive in the lanes, slowly.

2. Keep an eye open for pedestrians. n 1, 2, 3, 4, 5


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3. Anticipate vehicles driving outside the lanes. n 2, 5


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4. Sound your horn to attract attention. n 4, 5


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5. Signal your intention.


Solution : 1, 2, 3, 5

Be vigilant in public parking lots.


What is the immediate risk you should anticipate in this particular situation? 93 / 96

n The vehicle to your right.


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j A school bus can drive up.


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j The glare of the sun can blind you.


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Solution : The vehicle to your right.

The immediate risk to consider is the vehicle to your


right, which may try to cut in front of you. Keep a
watchful eye out.

You are approaching a traffic jam. You are already 20 minutes late for a hospital
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appointment. In this situation, what is your best course of action?

i Be patient.
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n Pass in the right-hand lane.


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n Use your handheld cellphone to advise that you will


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be late.

Solution : Be patient.

Being passed on the right is a major driving irritant.


Leave ahead of time to have a sufficient safety margin
in case of roadwork or traffic jams.
You are driving up a steep hill and approaching the top. In this situation, what is your best
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course of action?

n Keep right and slow down.


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j Accelerate to counter the effects of gravity.


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j Switch on your high beams.


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Solution : Keep right and slow down.

At the top of a steep slope, be prepared for slow traffic,


an obstacle or the glare of headlights or the sun.

The cyclist ahead of you to the right of your lane suddenly swerves in front of you. What
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is the best explanation for this?

i He had to go around a hole in the pavement.


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n He is not very skillful.


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n He is inebriated.
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Solution : He had to go around a hole in the pavement.

Cyclists can make sudden moves because of uneven


road surfaces or because they are bothered by certain
weather conditions such as wind.
Module 9 – Results

Question Reference Score


Question # 1 DPV p. 129 0/ 1
Question # 2 DH p. 199 0/ 1
Question # 3 DH p. 211 0/ 1
Question # 4 DH p. 199 0/ 1
Question # 5 DH p. 199 0/ 1
Question # 6 0/ 1
Question # 7 DH p. 211 and 214 1/ 1
Question # 8 0/ 1
Question # 9 0/ 1
Question # 10 0/ 1
Question # 11 0/ 1
Question # 12 0/ 1
Question # 13 0/ 1
Question # 14 0/ 1
Question # 15 0/ 1
Question # 16 0/ 1
Question # 17 0/ 1
Question # 18 0/ 1
Question # 19 0/ 1
Question # 20 0/ 1
Question # 21 0/ 1
Question # 22 0/ 1
Question # 23 0/ 1
Question # 24 DPV p. 96 0/ 1
Question # 25 DH p. 199 0/ 1
Question # 26 0/ 1
Question # 27 0/ 1
Question # 28 0/ 1
Question # 29 DH p. 216 0/ 1
Question # 30 DH p. 217 0/ 1
Question # 31 0/ 1
Question # 32 DPV p. 132 0/ 1
Question # 33 DH p. 216 0/ 1
Question # 34 DH p. 217 0/ 1
Question # 35 DPV p. 87 0/ 1
Question # 36 DPV p. 131 0/ 1
Question # 37 DPV p. 115 0/ 1
Question # 38 DH p. 212 0/ 1
Question # 39 DPV p. 92, DH p. 204 0/ 1
Question # 40 DPV p. 131 0/ 1
Question # 41 DPV p. 131 0/ 1
Question # 42 DPV p. 131 0/ 1
Question # 43 0/ 1
Question # 44 DPV p. 131 0/ 1
Question # 45 0/ 1
Question # 46 DPV p. 132 0/ 1
Question # 47 DPV p. 131 0/ 1
Question # 48 DPV p. 132 0/ 1
Question # 49 DPV p. 132 0/ 1
Question # 50 DPV p. 130, DH p. 90 0/ 1
Question # 51 0/ 1
Question # 52 Aide mémoire 0/ 1
Question # 53 Aide mémoire Espace sécuritaire 0/ 1
Question # 54 Aide mémoire 0/ 1
Question # 55 Aide mémoire 1/ 1
Question # 56 0/ 1
Question # 57 0/ 1
Question # 58 0/ 1
Question # 59 0/ 1
Question # 60 0/ 1
Question # 61 1/ 1
Question # 62 1/ 1
Question # 63 1/ 1
Question # 64 1/ 1
Question # 65 1/ 1
Question # 66 1/ 1
Question # 67 1/ 1
Question # 68 1/ 1
Question # 69 DPV p. 128 1/ 1
Question # 70 1/ 1
Question # 71 1/ 1
Question # 72 1/ 1
Question # 73 1/ 1
Question # 74 DH p. 210 1/ 1
Question # 75 1/ 1
Question # 76 DPV p. 136 1/ 1
Question # 77 DPV p. 133 1/ 1
Question # 78 DPV p. 132 1/ 1
Question # 79 DPV p. 133 1/ 1
Question # 80 1/ 1
Question # 81 1/ 1
Question # 82 1/ 1
Question # 83 DPV p. 127 1/ 1
Question # 84 DH p. 218 1/ 1
Question # 85 DPV p. 132 1/ 1
Question # 86 DPV p. 133 1/ 1
Question # 87 1/ 1
Question # 88 1/ 1
Question # 89 DH p. 199 1/ 1
Question # 90 1/ 1
Question # 91 1/ 1
Question # 92 1/ 1
Question # 93 1/ 1
Question # 94 1/ 1
Question # 95 1/ 1
Question # 96 1/ 1
Total: (39%) 38 / 96
Module 10 – Answer Key

To diminish the effects of alcohol before driving, you must: 1 / 21

n wait.
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n take a cold shower.


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n have a cup of black coffee.


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Solution : wait.

Time is the only remedy against the effects of alcohol. A


person's liver can only process a given number of
milligrams of alcohol in an hour. The waiting time
depends on the amount of alcohol ingested.

Before driving, it is safest: 2 / 21

i not to drink any alcohol.


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j to have a drink every hour.


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j to have a single drink of alcohol (30 ml).


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Solution : not to drink any alcohol.

Alcohol lessens a person's ability to operate a vehicle. A


single drink may push a driver to take unwarranted
risks.
With alcohol: 3 / 21

i brain activity and response time are slowed.


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j you are more relaxed and able to make clearer


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decisions.

n brain activity is increased and improved.


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Solution : brain activity and response time are slowed.

Alcohol slows brain activity, impairing ability to make


quick decisions.

If you are required to take medication, what must you do? 4 / 21

n Read the label carefully or ask your physician or


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pharmacist about the likely impact on your ability to
operate a vehicle.

n Operate a motorcycle only, not a heavy vehicle.


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n Drive during the daytime only after taking


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medication.

Solution : Read the label carefully or ask your


physician or pharmacist about the likely impact on your
ability to operate a vehicle.

A driver taking medication must check whether its use is


compatible with the operation of a motor vehicle.
If you are using several medications and wish to drive, you must: 5 / 21

i ask your physician or pharmacist if their combined


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effect is likely to impact on your ability to drive.

n avoid rush-hour traffic.


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n drive only over short distances.


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Solution : ask your physician or pharmacist if their


combined effect is likely to impact on your ability to
drive.

Certain medications may affect driving. You must ask


your physician or pharmacist about the combined effect
of medications and their likely impact on ability to drive.

Consuming alcohol while using medication: 6 / 21

n may increase the effects of alcohol.


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n might increase the blood-alcohol concentration.


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n might reduce the blood-alcohol concentration.


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Solution : may increase the effects of alcohol.

Alcohol taken in conjunction with medication has a


dangerous multiplier effect because the combined
impact can be much greater than the sum of each.
You plan on attending a party where alcohol will be served. What is the safest way to
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reduce the risk of involvement in an alcohol-related accident on the way back home?

i Take a taxi or use public transit, or have another


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person pick you up at the end of the evening.

n Ask the person who has had the least drinks to drive
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you back.

j Take your vehicle, limit your consumption to a drink


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an hour, and drive on the way back.

Solution : Take a taxi or use public transit, or have


another person pick you up at the end of the evening.

The safest way is to take a taxi or use public transit, or


have another person pick you up at the end of the
evening.

You are going out and will be consuming alcohol. What is the best way to avoid drinking
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and driving:

n Designate a driver.
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n Wait an hour after your last drink before driving.


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n After several drinks, start thinking of a way of getting


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home.

Solution : Designate a driver.

It is best to plan on a means of returning home ahead of


time without actually having to drive. Alcohol leads a
person to overestimate the ability to operate a vehicle.
What lowers a person’s blood alcohol level? 9 / 21

i Time.
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j Drinking an energy drink.


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j Physical activity.
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j Caffeine.
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Solution : Time.

The liver eliminates 90% of the alcohol in your blood.


The liver functions at its own rate, which cannot be
speeded up.

The Criminal Code governs driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs. What is meant by
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drugs?

n Illegal and legal drugs (including all medication,


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whether over-the-counter or prescription).

j Only illegal drugs.


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j Only illegal drugs and prescription medication.


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j Illegal drugs, except for so-called soft drugs


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(cannabis).

j Only so-called hard drugs (cocaine, heroin, etc.).


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Solution : Illegal and legal drugs (including all


medication, whether over-the-counter or prescription).

For the purposes of the Criminal Code, "drug" means, in


effect, illegal drugs (cannabis, cocaine, heroin, etc.) and
medication, whether prescribed or not. Therefore, if a
legal medication impairs your faculties and
compromises your driving ability, you could be charged
with impaired driving, and the penalties would be similar
to those for driving with a blood alcohol level in excess
of 80 mg.
Can medication compromise your driving ability? 11 / 21

i Yes.
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j Yes, but only if the medication was prescribed for


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someone else.

n No, if the medication was prescribed for you.


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n No, unless you do not drink enough water.


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Solution : Yes.

Many types of medication, even commonplace ones,


can potentially affect your driving ability. Always check
with your physician or pharmacist. Over-the-counter
medication against colds, allergies, nausea, etc., can
greatly impair your abilities and significantly increase the
risk of an accident.

Which of the following substances can impair driving ability? 12 / 21

n 1, 3, 4
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1. An alcoholic beverage mixed with an energy drink.

2. An espresso coffee. n 1, 2, 3, 4
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3. Cannabis. n 1, 3
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4. Some medication for insomnia, allergies, pain, nausea n 3, 4


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or anxiety.

Solution : 1, 3, 4

Alcohol, drugs and some medication impair your


intellectual faculties, thereby increasing the risk of being
involved in a collision or charged with impaired driving
under the Criminal Code.
You cannot move your right foot because of an injury. What is the best solution for
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getting to work?

i Choose another means of transportation.


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j Drive with your left foot.


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j Take a painkiller before getting behind the wheel.


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Solution : Choose another means of transportation.

Drivers must take into account their physical condition


when they get behind the wheel. Certain foot, wrist or
arm injuries can even make driving hazardous.

You cannot move your right wrist because of an injury. Can you drive? 14 / 21

n No.
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n Yes, but only if your car has an automatic


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transmission.

j Yes, but you must drive under the speed limit.


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Solution : No.

Drivers must take into account their physical condition


when they get behind the wheel. Certain foot, wrist or
arm injuries can even make driving hazardous.
You are taking an antihistamine for your allergy symptoms. The medication makes you
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drowsy. What is your best course of action if you have an important appointment?

i Check the package and do not drive if it is


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contraindicated.

n Take an energy drink before driving.


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n Turn up the radio and open your side window.


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Solution : Check the package and do not drive if it is


contraindicated.

Certain types of medication have harmful effects on


driving—drowsiness, for example. If this is the case,
plan for an alternative to driving.

Can cold, cough or allergy medication affect driving ability? 16 / 21

n Yes.
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n Yes, but only if I do not abide by the dosage.


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n No.
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n No, if I take it with food.


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Solution : Yes.

Some medication, whether over-the-counter or


prescribed, can affect your driving ability. It is important
to consult your physician or pharmacist to check
whether your medication can affect your faculties.
Which of the following are safe choices for returning home after an evening out during
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which you drank or did drugs?

i 1, 2, 3
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1. Take a taxi.

2. Use a drive-home service. j 1, 2, 3, 4


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3. Be driven home by an unintoxicated driver. j 1, 2


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4. Drive slowly and safely. j 3, 4


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Solution : 1, 2, 3

Avoid driving if you drink alcohol, do drugs or take


medication that adversely affects your faculties. Use
other solutions: take a taxi, travel with an unintoxicated
friend, use a drive-home service, stay put, use public
transit, etc.

Why is alcohol dangerous to driving? 18 / 21

n After just one drink, alcohol reduces driving ability.


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n After a second drink, alcohol increases driving


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j Alcohol quickens reflexes after two drinks.


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Solution : After just one drink, alcohol reduces driving


ability.

After just one drink, alcohol reduces driving ability.


Which statement is true? 19 / 21

i Drugs have various effects on driving ability.


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j Drugs have nothing to do with impaired driving.


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j Over-the-counter medication has no effect on


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driving.

Solution : Drugs have various effects on driving ability.

Drugs have various effects on driving ability, but all


drugs blunt the senses.

Which statement is true? 20 / 21

n Certain persons may, by nature, have a low alcohol


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j Men have a greater tolerance to alcohol.


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j Women have a lesser tolerance to alcohol.


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Solution : Certain persons may, by nature, have a low


alcohol tolerance level.

Certain persons may, by nature, have a low alcohol


tolerance level.
Reactions to illegal substances (drugs) may depend on: 21 / 21

i each person's natural level of tolerance, the context,


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the individual.

n the individual alone.


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n the natural level of tolerance of each person.


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n solely the natural level of tolerance of each person


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and the context.

Solution : each person's natural level of tolerance, the


context, the individual.

Reactions to illegal substances may depend on each


person's natural level of tolerance, the context and the
individual. Examples of individual reactions to illegal
substances: low natural level of tolerance to alcohol,
specific reactions to various drugs according to the
individual, the context, etc.
Module 10 – Results

Question Reference Score


Question # 1 DH p. 50 1/ 1
Question # 2 DH p. 49 1/ 1
Question # 3 DH p. 51 1/ 1
Question # 4 DH p. 52 1/ 1
Question # 5 1/ 1
Question # 6 1/ 1
Question # 7 1/ 1
Question # 8 1/ 1
Question # 9 DPV p. 223, DH p. 53 1/ 1
Question # 10 Criminal Code, a. 253a 1/ 1
Question # 11 DPV p. 222, DH p. 55 1/ 1
Question # 12 DPV p. 221-224, DH p. 52-55 0/ 1
Question # 13 DPV p. 4 1/ 1
Question # 14 DPV p. 4 1/ 1
Question # 15 DPV p. 4 1/ 1
Question # 16 DPV p. 222, DH p. 55 1/ 1
Question # 17 DPV p. 223-224, DH p. 53 1/ 1
Question # 18 1/ 1
Question # 19 1/ 1
Question # 20 1/ 1
Question # 21 1/ 1
Total: (95%) 20 / 21
Module 11 – Answer Key

What is the only remedy for fatigue? 1 / 37

i Rest.
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n A cup of strong coffee.


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Solution : Rest.

Rest is the only remedy for fatigue.

After a number of waking hours, does a driver's judgment, concentration and reflexes
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n Yes.
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j Yes, but only after a few drinks.


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Solution : Yes.

After 17 hours of being awake, a person's cognitive and


motor skills diminish rapidly.
We need a minimum number of hours of sleep every day to fully recover from fatigue.
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Driver drowsiness most often occurs:

n because of the monotony of the road.


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j when riding on a gravel road.


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Solution : because of the monotony of the road.

Drowsiness may be due to the monotony of the road


environment, which varies little and requires little effort
from the driver, causing a lapse of attention.

Is it safer to use a handsfree device while driving or a handheld telephone? 4 / 37

i Both ways of using a cellphone represent equal


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n Yes, since the phone is not being handled.


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n Yes, but only if the driver is used to talking on a


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cellphone while driving.

Solution : Both ways of using a cellphone represent


equal risks.

Studies show that the risk is equal. This is why a


handsfree device is not a safe solution.
Is the driver allowed to use a handheld game console or view a movie on a portable
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computer?

n No.
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j Yes, at all times.


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j Yes, but only while stopped in traffic jams or at red


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lights.

Solution : No.

In fact, any screen that can be seen by the driver and


that does not display any information used for driving is
prohibited and could result in a fine for the driver.

Are eating, drinking, reading, shaving and applying makeup while driving distractions for
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which the driver can be fined?

i No, under the Highway Safety Code, there are no


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fines for these distractions.

n Only eating and drinking.


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n Only reading.
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n Only shaving or applying makeup.


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Solution : No, under the Highway Safety Code, there


are no fines for these distractions.

True, all these acts are distractions likely to adversely


affect your concentration and attention, but the Highway
Safety Code has no penalties for them. However, a
wrong manoeuvre or careless driving caused by such
acts can be fined.
In Canada, fatigue, drowsiness or falling asleep at the wheel are involved in: 7 / 37

n 23% of all road accidents.


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j 12% of all road accidents.


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j 5% of all road accidents.


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Solution : 23% of all road accidents.

Every year, in Canada, 1 driver in 5 is involved in a


fatigue-related accident – 19% of all fatal accidents,
23% of all accidents resulting in bodily harm.

What is the most frequently mentioned cause of accidents involving a heavy vehicle? 8 / 37

i Fatigue.
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n Lack of experience.
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n Faulty brakes.
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Solution : Fatigue.

Fatigue is the most frequently mentioned cause (31%)


of accidents involving a heavy vehicle.
Is fatigue while driving as dangerous as alcohol? 9 / 37

n Yes.
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j No.
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j Yes, but only for persons under medication.


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Solution : Yes.

After staying awake for 17 hours, your physical and


mental performance is considerably reduced, all the
more so if your blood alcohol level is 0.05 mg/dl.

Driver fatigue affects: 10 / 37

i all drivers.
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n only young drivers.


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n only professional drivers.


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Solution : all drivers.

Although all drivers are subject to fatigue, the problem


affects especially professional drivers, workers on
irregular schedules, young drivers under 30 and
persons with undiagnosed or untreated sleep disorders.
Compared to elderly persons, young drivers under 25 need: 11 / 37

n more sleep.
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j less sleep.
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j the same amount of sleep.


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Solution : more sleep.

Young adults from 16 to 19 need more sleep because


they are in an accelerated physical, mental and
emotional growth phase.

Is drinking a very strong coffee the best means of erasing the effects of driver fatigue? 12 / 37

i No.
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n Yes.
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n Yes, except for exhausted persons.


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Solution : No.

Drinking coffee or energy drinks can contribute to a


feeling of alertness, but the effects are short-lived.
When you are tired, how much does drinking a glass or two of alcohol compromise your
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driving ability?

n Greatly.
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j Not at all.
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j Slightly.
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Solution : Greatly.

Vulnerability to accidents is greatly increased when


alcohol or drugs are consumed.

When you are tired, can you easily evaluate just how tired you are? 14 / 37

i No.
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n Yes.
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n Depends on the person.


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Solution : No.

Most drivers overestimate their state of vigilance and


underestimate their state of fatigue. Fatigue adversely
affects judgment.
Can sleep be stored during weekends? 15 / 37

n No.
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j Yes.
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j Yes, but only by persons in good health.


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Solution : No.

It is impossible to hoard sleep.

When, during the day, is the risk of fatigue-related accidents the highest? 16 / 37

i At night, from midnight to 6 a.m.


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n In the morning, from 8 a.m. to noon.


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n In the afternoon, from 1 p.m. to 3 or 4 p.m.


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Solution : At night, from midnight to 6 a.m.

Fatigue-related accidents are most likely to occur at


night, from midnight to 6 a.m.
The frequency of drowsiness while driving is: 17 / 37

n greater at night.
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j the same during the day and night.


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j greater during the day after meals.


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Solution : greater at night.

Drowsiness is 8 times more frequent at night than


during the day.

Does the monotony of the road (as in the case of an autoroute) increase the risk of falling
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asleep at the wheel?

i Yes.
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n No.
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n Yes, but only for truck drivers or inexperienced


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drivers.

Solution : Yes.

Road monotony is an environmental factor.


Does fatigue slow reflexes and increase reaction time? 19 / 37

n Yes.
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j No.
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j Yes, but only for persons with decreasing


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independence.

Solution : Yes.

Fatigue causes slower reflexes and longer reaction


times, thus impairing driving ability.

After breakfast at a restaurant, you bring your coffee with you to drink while driving. Is
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this a problem?

i Yes.
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n No, the coffee will help you stay alert on the road.
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n No, if you always keep a hand on the wheel.


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n No, if your trip is short.


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Solution : Yes.

Always keep both hands on the wheel. If both hands are


not free to take rapid action, your ability to react may be
hindered or delayed.
You are driving on a busy boulevard at rush hour. Your cellphone rings. What is your best
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course of action?

n Let the voicemail take the message.


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j Answer if you have a handsfree device.


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j Answer by listening carefully but talking little.


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Solution : Let the voicemail take the message.

Although a handsfree device allows both hands to be


kept on the wheel, your attention will be monopolized by
the conversation rather than being devoted to the visual
scanning needed for safe driving.

You are driving on a boulevard at rush hour. Your friend, who is in the car with you, is
telling you about some personal problems. The conversation is distracting you. What is 22 / 37
your best course of action?

i Ask your friend to have this conversation later, when


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you are no longer driving.

n Pretend to be listening.
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n Listen carefully, since it is hard to say no to a friend.


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n Turn up the radio and change the conversation.


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Solution : Ask your friend to have this conversation


later, when you are no longer driving.

Driving requires your undivided attention. Avoid strong


emotions, they can distract you and adversely affect
your driving ability.
Your sister has gotten up late, so she takes her make-up with her to apply it while driving.
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Is this a good idea?

n No.
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j Yes, if she applies her make-up only when driving in


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a straight line.

j Yes, if she always keeps a hand on the wheel.


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n Yes, if she is an experienced driver.


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Solution : No.

Always keep both hands on the wheel. If both hands are


not free to take rapid action, your ability to react may be
hindered or delayed.

You’ve gotten up late, so you bring your breakfast along with you to eat in your vehicle. Is
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this a problem?

i Yes.
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n No, if you eat while driving in a straight line.


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n No, if you always keep a hand on the steering


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wheel.

n No, if you eat when you are stopped at traffic lights.


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Solution : Yes.

Always keep both hands on the wheel. If both hands are


not free to take rapid action, your ability to react may be
hindered or delayed.
You are driving on a very busy street. Your sister (passenger) is singing loudly while
listening to her hard disk stereo headset (Ipod) and this is affecting your concentration. 25 / 37
What is your best course of action?

n Ask her to stop singing because it bothers you.


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j Don’t do anything; you don’t want to hurt her


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feelings.

j Ask her to walk the rest of the way.


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Solution : Ask her to stop singing because it bothers


you.

Driving requires your undivided attention. Avoid


distractions that can adversely affect your driving ability.

Your passenger turns up the volume of the radio to a loud level. This bothers you. What is
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your best course of action?

i Ask the passenger to walk the rest of the way.


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n Ask the passenger to turn down the volume.


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n Don’t do anything, the passenger is one of your best


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friends.

Solution : Ask the passenger to turn down the volume.

Driving requires your undivided attention. Avoid


distractions that can adversely affect your driving ability.
When you are tired, which of the following factors can aggravate your state of fatigue? 27 / 37

n2
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1. Number of waking hours.

2. A sleep disorder. j 1, 2, 3
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3. The time of day. j 1, 2


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Solution : 1, 2, 3

All of these factors can aggravate your state of fatigue.

In which of the following situations are your attention and concentration not focused on
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the task of driving?

i 2, 3
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1. Changing CDs.

2. Having an animated conversation with a passenger. n 1, 2, 3


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3. Consulting a road map. n3


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n 1, 3
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Solution : 1, 2, 3

All these situations represent distractions that affect the


primary task of driving safely and responsibly. That task
requires all your attention and concentration. Your
vision, hearing and judgment are fully engaged.
Secondary tasks cannot be avoided, but they can be
handled in such a way as to have a negligible impact on
driving.
Can you stop on the shoulder of an autoroute to answer a call? 29 / 37

n Yes, but only if it is a really important call.


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j Yes, but only if done safely.


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j No.
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n Yes, at all times.


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Solution : No.

Except for an emergency, no one may stop on the


shoulder or in the entrance to or exit from an autoroute.

Can I use my handheld cellphone when stopped at a red light or stuck in a traffic jam? 30 / 37

i Yes, but I must end the conversation as soon as the


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light turns green or traffic picks up.

n Yes, but only if the call is really urgent.


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n It is forbidden at a red light, but allowed in traffic


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jams.

j No to both.
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Solution : No to both.

The law forbids a person to use a handheld cellphone


while driving. A person who is stopped at a red light or
stuck in traffic is considered to be driving.
What is the mark of safe and responsible drivers? 31 / 37

n They leave the telephone on and filter calls to take


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only the most urgent ones.

j They have a headset and a stand, thus obviating the


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n
need to hold the phone and allowing them to be
reached at all times.

j They turn off their telephone before driving and let


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the voicemail take the calls.

j They buy a Bluetooth earset to be able to talk while


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driving safely.

Solution : They turn off their telephone before driving


and let the voicemail take the calls.

Drivers must turn off the telephone. They may also let
passengers answer or make a call instead. True,
headsets and earsets are allowed, but they are not safe
for all that. The greatest danger lies in the conversation
itself, not the handling of the device.

Which factor can cause you to be less vigilant? 32 / 37

i Routine.
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n Roadwork.
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n The absence of signs.


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n Driving slowly in the rain.


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Solution : Routine.

Routine blunts vigilance.


Which statement concerning fatigue is true? 33 / 37

n Fatigue can be countered with products containing


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caffeine.

j Fatigue can further impair faculties.


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j Fatigue hardly affects young drivers.


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Solution : Fatigue can further impair faculties.

Fatigue can further impair faculties (by intensifying


impairment).

Complete the following statement. Distraction is.... 34 / 37

i responsible for many accidents.


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n negligible for an experienced driver.


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n bothersome, but without any serious consequences.


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Solution : responsible for many accidents.

Distraction is responsible for many accidents.


Which statement is true? 35 / 37

n With time, distractions can be handled.


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j There are too many distractions to be handled.


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j It is impossible to handle distractions.


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n Every distraction calls for a reaction.


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Solution : With time, distractions can be handled.

Secondary tasks or distractions cannot be avoided, but


can, with time, be handled.

Distraction while driving has consequences on: 36 / 37

i the environment.
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n visual acuity.
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n the road safety record.


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Solution : the road safety record.

Improvement of the road safety record relies in part on


eliminating sources of distraction while driving.
Module 11 – Results

Question Reference Score


Question # 1 DH p. 48 1/ 1
Question # 2 DPV p. 218 to 220 1/ 1
Question # 3 DH p. 48 1/ 1
Question # 4 1/ 1
Question # 5 1/ 1
Question # 6 1/ 1
Question # 7 Document # 6 p.11 1/ 1
Question # 8 Document # 6 p. 11 1/ 1
Question # 9 Document # 6 p. 11-12 1/ 1
Question # 10 Document # 6 p. 13 1/ 1
Question # 11 Document # 6 p. 13 1/ 1
Question # 12 Document # 6 p. 14 1/ 1
Question # 13 Document # 6 p. 12 1/ 1
Question # 14 Document # 6 p. 75 1/ 1
Question # 15 Document # 6 p. 13 1/ 1
Question # 16 1/ 1
Question # 17 Document # 6 p. 12 1/ 1
Question # 18 Document # 6 p. 11 1/ 1
Question # 19 Document # 6 p. 75 1/ 1
Question # 20 DPV p. 215 1/ 1
Question # 21 1/ 1
Question # 22 DPV p. 217 1/ 1
Question # 23 DPV p. 215 1/ 1
Question # 24 DPV p. 215 1/ 1
Question # 25 DPV p. 215 1/ 1
Question # 26 1/ 1
Question # 27 Document # 6 p. 11-12 1/ 1
Question # 28 1/ 1
Question # 29 1/ 1
Question # 30 1/ 1
Question # 31 1/ 1
Question # 32 1/ 1
Question # 33 1/ 1
Question # 34 1/ 1
Question # 35 1/ 1
Question # 36 1/ 1
Total: (100%) 36 / 36
Module 12 – Answer Key

When should you plug in the block heater? 1 / 22

n Two hours before getting behind the wheel.


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n Overnight.
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n Four hours before getting behind the wheel.


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Solution : Two hours before getting behind the wheel.

Plugging in the block heater more than two hours is a


waste of electric power. It is better to use a timer to turn
on the block heater two hours before starting the
vehicle.

What is the minimum suggested interval for checking the air pressure of your tires? 2 / 22

i At least once a month.


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j At the beginning of every season.


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j At every oil change.


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Solution : At least once a month.

Checking the air pressure of your tires on a regular


basis is important. The best time to do so is when the
tires have cooled and the vehicle has been stationary
for at least three hours or has travelled less than 2 km.
To save fuel, the maximum sustained speed at which a vehicle should travel is: 3 / 22

i 90 km/h.
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j 120 km/h.
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j 100 km/h.
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Solution : 90 km/h.

In most cases, dropping the maximum sustained speed


from 100 to 90 km/h results in a fuel saving of nearly
10 %. However, increasing the maximum sustained
speed from 100 to 120 km/h results in a 20 % fuel
consumption increase.

Is it a good habit to let your vehicle idle? 4 / 22

n No, because of the noxious effects on the


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environment.

j Yes, because it allows the catalytic converter to


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reach optimum temperature.

n Yes, because fuel consumption is optimized.


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Solution : No, because of the noxious effects on the


environment.

Letting your vehicle idle is a waste of money, because


you burn fuel while going nowhere. Also, it causes
harmful gases to be emitted in the atmosphere.
Is it necessary to let the vehicle idle on cold winter days? 5 / 22

i No, it is useless to let the engine run more than 30


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seconds.

n Yes, because every part of the vehicle must be kept


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warm.

j Yes, because warming up a vehicle takes time.


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Solution : No, it is useless to let the engine run more


than 30 seconds.

Many parts of a vehicle, including tires and suspension,


will warm up only once the vehicle is moving. If the
windows are clear, no more than 30 seconds of idling is
needed to get the oil circulating through the engine.

Is it still recommended to rotate the tires on vehicles, despite technological advances in


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this area?

n Yes, every 10,000 km.


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n Yes, every 50,000 km.


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n It is no longer necessary to do so.


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Solution : Yes, every 10,000 km.

This way you reduce wear and fuel consumption and


ensure maximum performance in addition to safer
driving.
If you are forced to drive with a compact spare, what is the maximum speed at which you
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can travel?

i 80 km/h.
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j 100 km/h.
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j 90 km/h.
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Solution : 80 km/h.

You must drive slowly, as the compact spare is


designed for use over a short distance at slow speed.

When driving at 120 km/h instead of 100 km/h on the autoroute, your gas consumption: 8 / 22

n is 20% higher.
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n stays the same.


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n is 5% higher.
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n is 20% lower.
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Solution : is 20% higher.

The faster we drive, the greater our fuel consumption.


Studies show that fuel savings peak at 90 km/h.
Observing the speed limits on autoroutes saves money.
Over a distance of 15 km, driving at 110 km/h in a 90 km/h zone will “save” you: 9 / 22

i 2 minutes.
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j 20 minutes.
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j 10 minutes.
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j 5 minutes.
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Solution : 2 minutes.

In a 90 km/h zone, driving at 20 km/h over the speed


limit will save you only 2 minutes over 15 km. This is
negligible, considering that the risk of an accident is six
times greater. In addition, if there is road work, traffic or
other impediments, there may be no gain at all.

Effective visual scanning: 10 / 22

n calls for anticipation.


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n enables you to reduce your safety margin.


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n allows you to avoid making a full stop at stop signs.


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Solution : calls for anticipation.

Keep en eye on the vehicle ahead of you, but also on


the one ahead of it, and even on the other vehicles
farther ahead when traffic is heavy. That way, you will
anticipate slowdowns and avoid sudden braking.
What is the best way of practicing your manual-transmission driving skills? 11 / 22

i Shift gears by listening to the sound of the motor.


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j Do some underspeed gear shifting.


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j Do some overspeed gear shifting.


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Solution : Shift gears by listening to the sound of the


motor.

Underspeed and overspeed handling leads to excessive


fuel consumption. Underspeed handling stresses a
motor; overspeed handling consumes fuel uselessly.

Which of the following options is/are associated with eco-driving? 12 / 22

n 1, 2
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1. The observance of speed limits.

2. Anticipation when driving. n 2, 3


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3. Performance driving. n3
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Solution : 1, 2

In addition to observance of speed limits, eco-driving


calls for anticipation with regard to observation and
safety margins.
The more you accelerate rapidly: 13 / 22

i the more fuel you consume.


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j the more time you save.


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j the more you show off your driving skills.


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Solution : the more fuel you consume.

Contrary to popular belief, you save very little time. One


thing is sure though, you consume much more fuel.

The more you brake suddenly: 14 / 22

n the more fuel you consume.


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n the more you show others that you are a good


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driver.

j the more skilled you become in handling your


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vehicle.

Solution : the more fuel you consume.

Sudden braking consumes much more fuel. For your


safety and that of others, go easy on the brake pedal!
What is a consequence of impatient or performance driving? 15 / 22

i An increase in fuel consumption.


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j A reduction in fuel consumption.


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j Lots of time saved.


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Solution : An increase in fuel consumption.

Impatient driving increases fuel consumption and may


contribute to premature brake and tire wear. Contrary to
popular belief, you save very little time.

What is the mark of an eco-driver? 16 / 22

n An eco-driver combines several short trips into one.


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n An impatient or performance driving style aimed at


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getting to destination faster.

j Vehicle maintenance reduced to a minimum.


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Solution : An eco-driver combines several short trips


into one.

For a short trip, consider walking or bicycling.


You are convened to an important meeting 300 kilometres away from your home. Is it a
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good idea to take the train?

i Yes.
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j No, it is neither economical nor ecological.


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j No, it will take just as much time.


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Solution : Yes.

Consider public transit such as the train or bus for long


trips; they are relaxing, less polluting modes of
transport.

Your friend leaves his roof-top cargo box and bike rack installed all summer long. From
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an eco-driving standpoint, is this a good idea?

n No.
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n Yes, if the rooftop cargo box has an aerodynamic


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design.

j Yes, he saves time.


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Solution : No.

Bike racks and rooftop cargo boxes lead to increased


fuel consumption. Removing them after use is an eco-
driving practice.
What is the mark of an eco-driver? 19 / 22

i An eco-driver monitors fuel consumption.


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j An eco-driver uses the air conditioner all summer


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long.

n An eco-driver does not use cruise control.


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Solution : An eco-driver monitors fuel consumption.

Take the means available to evaluate your fuel


consumption: tachometer, cruise control, vehicle speed
monitor, etc.

You hear the siren of an emergency vehicle. After checking, you see the oncoming vehicle
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in the opposite lane. In this situation, what is your best course of action?

n Slow down and pull over to the right.


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n Continue at the same speed.


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n Immediately stop your vehicle.


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n Do nothing special, it's in the other lane.


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Solution : Slow down and pull over to the right.

Remember to simplify the work of emergency vehicle


drivers, who have to reach the site of an emergency
quickly. Slow down, pull over to the right and stop your
vehicle, if necessary.
You hear the siren of an emergency vehicle. After checking, you see the emergency
vehicle in your lane, approaching from behind. In this situation, what is your best course 21 / 22
of action?

i Move out of the way of the emergency vehicle.


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j Brake suddenly.
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j Accelerate to the same speed as the emergency


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l
m
n
vehicle.

Solution : Move out of the way of the emergency


vehicle.

Remember to simplify the work of emergency vehicle


drivers, who have to reach the site of an emergency
quickly. Slow down, pull over to the right and stop your
vehicle, if necessary.

You are approaching an intersection and the traffic light is green. You hear the siren of an
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emergency vehicle. In this situation, what is your best course of action?

n Brake and stop if necessary.


i
j
k
l
m

n Proceed onward, the light is green.


j
k
l
m

n Accelerate to clear the intersection.


j
k
l
m

Solution : Brake and stop if necessary.

Remember to simplify the work of emergency vehicle


drivers, who have to reach the site of an emergency
quickly.
Module 12 – Results

Question Reference Score


Question # 1 1/ 1
Question # 2 1/ 1
Question # 3 1/ 1
Question # 4 1/ 1
Question # 5 1/ 1
Question # 6 1/ 1
Question # 7 1/ 1
Question # 8 DPV p. 121 1/ 1
Question # 9 1/ 1
Question # 10 1/ 1
Question # 11 1/ 1
Question # 12 1/ 1
Question # 13 1/ 1
Question # 14 1/ 1
Question # 15 1/ 1
Question # 16 1/ 1
Question # 17 1/ 1
Question # 18 1/ 1
Question # 19 1/ 1
Question # 20 1/ 1
Question # 21 0/ 1
Question # 22 1/ 1
Total: (95%) 21 / 22

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