Sharing the Road Flashcards
7 cards from real G1 practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Sharing the Road flashcards as text
When passing a cyclist in Ontario, what is the minimum space you must leave between your vehicle and the cyclist?
Answer: 1 metre
Ontario's Highway Traffic Act requires drivers to leave at least 1 metre of space when passing a cyclist.
On an undivided road, when a school bus has red lights flashing and the stop arm extended, what must ALL drivers do?
Answer: Stop and remain stopped until lights stop flashing
On undivided roads, vehicles in both directions must stop and wait until the school bus red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is retracted.
When an emergency vehicle with lights and siren is approaching, what should you do?
Answer: Pull to the right side of the road and stop
Ontario law requires drivers to pull to the right side of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.
Where is the largest blind spot for a typical large transport truck?
Answer: Directly behind the trailer
The area directly behind a large truck's trailer is its largest blind spot — the driver cannot see vehicles following too closely.
On a divided highway with a raised median, when a school bus ahead of you has red lights flashing, what must vehicles on the OPPOSITE side of the median do?
Answer: Continue at normal speed
On a divided highway with a raised median, vehicles traveling in the opposite direction do not need to stop — only vehicles behind the bus must stop.
At what distance must you stop behind a school bus with red lights flashing?
Answer: 20 metres
Ontario law requires vehicles to stop at least 20 metres from a stopped school bus with red lights flashing.
When must you dim your high-beam headlights when approaching an oncoming vehicle?
Answer: Within 300 metres
Ontario law requires you to switch to low beams when within 300 metres of an oncoming vehicle to avoid blinding the driver.