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Practice Test 2
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Download on theApp Store1. When may you use your horn?
- A. To greet friends
- B. To rush slow drivers
- C. To warn others of danger or your presence
- D. To express frustration in traffic
2. When driving in heavy fog, you should use:
- A. Parking lights only
- B. Low-beam headlights
- C. Hazard lights while moving normally
- D. High-beam headlights
3. If your vehicle starts to skid, you should:
- A. Brake hard immediately
- B. Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go
- C. Accelerate to regain control
- D. Turn the wheel sharply opposite
4. What should you do if a tire blows out while you are driving?
- A. Brake hard at once
- B. Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas and slow gradually
- C. Steer sharply to the shoulder
- D. Accelerate to keep control
5. At an uncontrolled intersection (no signs or signals), you should:
- A. Always stop fully
- B. Proceed without slowing
- C. Slow down and yield to traffic already in the intersection
- D. Sound your horn and continue
6. What shape and colour is a stop sign?
- A. A yellow diamond
- B. A red octagon
- C. A white rectangle
- D. A green circle
7. What does a downward-pointing red and white triangle sign mean?
- A. Yield the right of way
- B. No entry
- C. Stop completely
- D. Merge ahead
8. What does a yellow diamond sign with a curved arrow mean?
- A. A one-way street
- B. A detour
- C. A curve or bend in the road ahead
- D. A pedestrian crossing
9. A yellow diamond sign with a deer symbol means:
- A. Hunting area
- B. A zoo is nearby
- C. Watch for wildlife crossing the road
- D. Farm entrance
10. A yellow diamond sign showing a bump symbol warns of:
- A. A speed limit change
- B. A bump or rough surface ahead
- C. A traffic light
- D. A bridge
11. A red circle with a red diagonal line through a symbol means:
- A. The action is recommended
- B. The action shown is prohibited
- C. A warning of a hazard
- D. Information about a service
12. A round sign showing a red circle with the letter 'P' crossed out means:
- A. Parking permitted
- B. Pedestrian zone
- C. Police station
- D. No parking
13. A green sign with white lettering usually provides:
- A. A prohibition
- B. A construction notice
- C. Direction or destination information
- D. A warning
14. Orange signs on a roadway indicate:
- A. A construction or temporary work zone
- B. A bus stop
- C. A scenic route
- D. A permanent speed limit
15. A sign showing a bicycle in a yellow diamond warns that:
- A. A bike lane ends
- B. Bicycles are banned
- C. Cyclists may be on or crossing the road
- D. A bike shop is ahead
16. A yellow sign showing a slippery road symbol (a car with skid marks) means:
- A. A racetrack
- B. Loose gravel only
- C. A car wash ahead
- D. The road may be slippery when wet
17. A yellow diamond sign showing a black X-shaped symbol of tracks crossing a road means:
- A. A river crossing
- B. A restricted road
- C. A rest area
- D. A railway crossing is ahead
18. A red and white triangular sign at a junction tells you to:
- A. Make a U-turn
- B. Take the right of way
- C. Yield to traffic on the through road
- D. Stop fully
19. A black-and-white sign reading 'ONE WAY' with an arrow means:
- A. Two-way traffic
- B. A dead end
- C. A detour
- D. Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow
20. A yellow diamond sign with a pedestrian symbol means:
- A. A sidewalk ends
- B. A bus stop
- C. Watch for pedestrians crossing ahead
- D. No pedestrians allowed
21. What does a yellow diamond sign showing a traffic-signal symbol mean?
- A. Traffic lights are ahead
- B. A toll plaza
- C. A signal is broken
- D. A bus stop
22. What does a yellow diamond sign with a downhill-truck symbol and a percentage mean?
- A. No trucks
- B. A truck stop
- C. A weigh scale
- D. A steep hill (grade) ahead
23. What does a sign showing 'H' on a blue or green background mean?
- A. A helicopter pad only
- B. A historical site
- C. A hospital is nearby
- D. A highway entrance
24. What does a yellow sign showing two arrows curving back together mean?
- A. A divided highway ends ahead, returning to two-way traffic
- B. A merge lane
- C. A passing zone
- D. A roundabout
25. What does a sign showing a red circle with two cars side by side and a slash mean?
- A. Carpool lane
- B. Two-way traffic
- C. Parking for two cars
- D. No passing / do not overtake
26. What does a flag-person holding a 'STOP/SLOW' paddle showing STOP mean?
- A. Change lanes
- B. Slow down only
- C. You must stop until directed to proceed
- D. Speed up
27. What does a yellow diamond sign showing a tractor symbol mean?
- A. Slow-moving farm vehicles may be on the road
- B. No farm vehicles
- C. A rest area
- D. A farm market ahead
28. You see a yellow diamond-shaped warning sign showing a red octagon with an arrow pointing at it. What does it mean?
- A. A stop sign is coming up — slow down and be ready to stop
- B. You may stop here if you wish, but a stop is not required
- C. You are entering a school zone
- D. A yield sign is coming up
29. What does a sign showing a snowflake or 'SLIPPERY WHEN WET' mean?
- A. The road can be slippery; reduce speed
- B. A car wash
- C. An ice rink
- D. A ski area
30. What does a sign reading 'NO U-TURN' (a U-arrow in a slashed circle) mean?
- A. You may not make a U-turn here
- B. A dead end
- C. U-turns are allowed
- D. A roundabout ahead
31. What does a sign with the word 'YIELD' on a red-and-white triangle direct you to do?
- A. Take the right of way
- B. Give the right of way to other road users
- C. Stop completely always
- D. Merge without slowing
32. What does a flashing green traffic light mean for a driver facing it?
- A. The light is broken and you should yield
- B. You must stop and wait
- C. Pedestrians have the right of way only
- D. You may turn left, go straight or right because oncoming traffic is stopped
33. At an intersection with a stop sign and no markings, where must you stop?
- A. Past the intersection on the far side
- B. In the middle of the intersection
- C. Before entering the intersection, at the point nearest the cross street
- D. Only if another vehicle is approaching
34. What is the maximum speed limit on most Ontario 400-series highways unless posted otherwise?
- A. 100 km/h
- B. 110 km/h
- C. 120 km/h
- D. 80 km/h
35. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit outside built-up areas is:
- A. 60 km/h
- B. 50 km/h
- C. 100 km/h
- D. 80 km/h
36. On a road divided by a median, traffic travelling toward an approaching school bus with red lights flashing must:
- A. Stop completely
- B. Reverse to a safe distance
- C. Stop only if children are crossing
- D. Continue without stopping but with caution
37. Before changing lanes you should:
- A. Only check your mirrors
- B. Signal after you have moved over
- C. Check mirrors, signal, and check your blind spot
- D. Speed up first, then signal
38. A broken yellow line in the centre of a two-way road means:
- A. The lane is for buses only
- B. You may pass when it is safe to do so
- C. You must stay in the right lane
- D. Passing is never allowed
39. What is the proper way to make a right turn at an intersection?
- A. Into the leftmost lane
- B. From the right lane into the right lane of the cross street
- C. From the left turn lane
- D. From the centre lane
40. When can you make a right turn on a red light in Ontario?
- A. After a full stop and when the way is clear, unless a sign prohibits it
- B. Only between 9 am and 5 pm
- C. Anytime without stopping
- D. Never
Answer key
- 1. To warn others of danger or your presence — Use the horn only to warn other road users of danger or your approach, not out of impatience.
- 2. Low-beam headlights — Use low beams in fog; high beams reflect off the fog and reduce visibility further.
- 3. Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go — Take your foot off the gas and steer smoothly in the direction you want the front of the car to go.
- 4. Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas and slow gradually — Grip the wheel firmly, take your foot off the gas, and let the vehicle slow before easing off the road.
- 5. Slow down and yield to traffic already in the intersection — At an uncontrolled intersection, slow down and yield to vehicles already there and to the vehicle on your right.
- 6. A red octagon — A stop sign is always a red octagon with white lettering; it means a full stop.
- 7. Yield the right of way — An inverted (point-down) red-and-white triangle is a yield sign: slow down and give way.
- 8. A curve or bend in the road ahead — A curved-arrow warning sign tells you the road bends in the direction shown.
- 9. Watch for wildlife crossing the road — A deer symbol warns that wildlife may cross the road ahead; reduce speed and stay alert.
- 10. A bump or rough surface ahead — This sign warns of a bump or uneven road surface ahead; slow down.
- 11. The action shown is prohibited — A red circle with a diagonal slash means the action pictured is not allowed.
- 12. No parking — A 'P' inside a red slashed circle means no parking in that area.
- 13. Direction or destination information — Green guide signs give directions, destinations and distances.
- 14. A construction or temporary work zone — Orange signs warn of construction, maintenance or temporary conditions; slow down and watch for workers.
- 15. Cyclists may be on or crossing the road — This warning sign alerts drivers that cyclists may be sharing or crossing the road ahead.
- 16. The road may be slippery when wet — This warning sign means the surface can be slippery, especially in wet weather; slow down.
- 17. A railway crossing is ahead — This yellow diamond warning sign means a railway crossing is ahead - be alert for trains. It also shows the angle at which the railway tracks cross the road. (The round yellow sign with an 'X' and 'RR' is a U.S. sign and is not used in Ontario.)
- 18. Yield to traffic on the through road — A yield (give way) sign means slow down and give the right of way to traffic and pedestrians.
- 19. Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow — A one-way sign means all traffic must travel only in the direction the arrow points.
- 20. Watch for pedestrians crossing ahead — This warning sign tells you pedestrians may be crossing; slow down and be ready to stop.
- 21. Traffic lights are ahead — This warning sign tells you that you are approaching traffic signals; be ready to stop.
- 22. A steep hill (grade) ahead — This sign warns of a steep downgrade; trucks and other vehicles should check brakes and gear down.
- 23. A hospital is nearby — The 'H' service sign points toward a hospital.
- 24. A divided highway ends ahead, returning to two-way traffic — This sign warns the divided highway is ending and you will return to two-way traffic.
- 25. No passing / do not overtake — This regulatory sign prohibits passing other vehicles in that section of road.
- 26. You must stop until directed to proceed — When a construction flag-person shows the STOP side, you must stop and wait for their signal.
- 27. Slow-moving farm vehicles may be on the road — This sign warns that slow-moving farm machinery may be on or crossing the road.
- 28. A stop sign is coming up — slow down and be ready to stop — This is a warning sign. The Official MTO Driver's Handbook captions it "Stop sign ahead. Slow down." Warning signs are yellow diamonds that alert you to a condition ahead. Note that a white sign with a red circle is a regulatory prohibition sign ("a red circle with a line through it means the activity shown is not allowed"), and the stop sign itself is an eight-sided sign with a red background and white letters.
- 29. The road can be slippery; reduce speed — These signs warn that the surface may be slippery in wet or icy conditions; slow down.
- 30. You may not make a U-turn here — This regulatory sign prohibits U-turns at that location.
- 31. Give the right of way to other road users — A yield sign means slow down and give way to traffic and pedestrians who have the right of way.
- 32. You may turn left, go straight or right because oncoming traffic is stopped — A flashing green light (advance green) means oncoming traffic is stopped, so you may turn left, go straight or turn right.
- 33. Before entering the intersection, at the point nearest the cross street — Stop before entering the intersection at the point nearest the crossroad where you have a clear view.
- 34. 100 km/h — The default maximum on 400-series highways is 100 km/h unless a higher posted limit (e.g. 110) applies.
- 35. 80 km/h — Outside built-up areas the default limit is 80 km/h unless a sign indicates a different limit.
- 36. Continue without stopping but with caution — On a divided road, only traffic behind the bus must stop; oncoming traffic separated by a median does not stop but should drive carefully.
- 37. Check mirrors, signal, and check your blind spot — Always check mirrors, signal your intention, and shoulder-check the blind spot before changing lanes.
- 38. You may pass when it is safe to do so — A broken (dashed) centre line means passing is permitted when the way ahead is clear and safe.
- 39. From the right lane into the right lane of the cross street — Turn right from the right-hand lane into the right-hand lane of the road you are entering.
- 40. After a full stop and when the way is clear, unless a sign prohibits it — You may turn right on red after coming to a complete stop and yielding, unless a 'No Turn on Red' sign is posted.