NWT Class 7: Defensive and responsible driving

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1. A police officer has reasonable grounds to believe you are driving while too fatigued. What can happen in the NWT?

   1. A warning only
   2. Nothing, fatigue is not an offence
   3. A 24-hour roadside suspension
   4. A 90-day suspension

2. Is it legal to tow a person on a toboggan or skis behind your vehicle?

   1. Yes, on private roads only
   2. Yes, under 20 km/h
   3. Yes, with a long rope
   4. No, it is illegal

3. You are stopped behind another vehicle in traffic. How much space should you leave?

   1. As little as possible, so the line of traffic stays tight
   2. Enough to see its rear tires only
   3. About half a metre
   4. Enough to pull into another lane without backing up

4. On a cold morning, how long does your engine need to idle to circulate oil?

   1. No more than 30 seconds
   2. At least 20 minutes
   3. At least 5 minutes
   4. At least 10 minutes

5. You must swerve suddenly to avoid something in your lane. Which way should you go if possible?

   1. To the right
   2. Into the oncoming lane
   3. To the left
   4. Straight ahead while braking

6. How do you measure your following distance?

   1. Count car lengths between you
   2. Count seconds after the car ahead passes a fixed object
   3. Watch the other car's brake lights
   4. Estimate the gap in metres based on how fast you are going

7. In the NWT, who is responsible for making sure passengers under 15 are properly restrained?

   1. The driver
   2. The vehicle owner
   3. The child's parent only
   4. Each passenger

8. Which of these is unsafe while refuelling?

   1. Using your cellphone
   2. Staying by the nozzle
   3. Placing a gas can on the ground
   4. Turning the ignition off

9. Your load sticks out 2 m past the back of your truck in daylight. What is required?

   1. A red flag at least 30 cm square
   2. A red light only
   3. Nothing under 3 m
   4. A yellow flag at least 15 cm square

10. A four-year-old weighs 16 kg. What must they ride in?

    1. A child safety seat
    2. Any rear seat position
    3. A seat belt alone
    4. A booster seat or seat belt

11. According to the manual, how much more fuel do you burn for every 10 km/h above 90 km/h?

    1. About 25% more
    2. About 50% more
    3. About 2% more
    4. About 10% more

12. When should a block heater be switched on before a winter drive?

    1. About two hours before
    2. The night before
    3. Six hours before
    4. Ten minutes before

13. Why is carbon monoxide from a leaky exhaust so dangerous?

    1. It smells strongly of gasoline
    2. It makes the engine overheat and then stall
    3. It is colourless, odourless and tasteless
    4. It only builds up when parked

14. On a long drive, how often should you stop to rest and walk around?

    1. At least every four hours
    2. At least every two hours
    3. Only when you feel sleepy
    4. At least every six hours

15. In normal conditions, what is the minimum following distance for a car?

    1. One second
    2. Six seconds
    3. Four seconds
    4. Two seconds

16. A crash cannot be avoided. Which choice does the manual rate as better?

    1. Hitting a cyclist instead of a parked car
    2. Hitting a parked truck head-on instead of glancing it
    3. Hitting a snowbank instead of a light pole
    4. Hitting an oncoming car instead of a tree

17. What minimum following distance should drivers of large commercial vehicles use in traffic?

    1. Two seconds
    2. Three seconds
    3. Four seconds
    4. Six seconds

18. Your friend wants to ride in the open box of your pickup for a short trip. What does the law say?

    1. It is fine on gravel roads
    2. It is fine under 50 km/h
    3. It is not allowed; both of you can be charged
    4. It is allowed, but only the rider can be charged

19. On a rural highway, about how far ahead should you scan?

    1. About 12 seconds
    2. About 60 seconds
    3. About 25 seconds
    4. About 5 seconds

20. What licence suspension range does the manual list for using a restricted electronic device while driving?

    1. 24 hours to 30 days
    2. 1 to 7 days
    3. 30 to 90 days
    4. 6 months to 1 year

21. What label must a child safety seat used in Canada have?

    1. One from the vehicle dealer
    2. One showing it meets CMVSS 213
    3. One showing it meets CSA Z94
    4. One from the RCMP

22. A driver is following you much too closely. What does the manual suggest?

    1. Move onto the shoulder
    2. Brake hard suddenly so they back off
    3. Speed up to get away
    4. Slow down and encourage them to pass

23. When driving in a town or city, about how far ahead should you scan?

    1. 3 to 5 seconds
    2. 12 to 15 seconds
    3. 25 to 30 seconds
    4. 45 to 60 seconds