Ontario G1: Freeway driving

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1. An entrance ramp joins the freeway on the left side. How does this change how you merge?

   1. You may merge at a slower speed
   2. You must speed up more quickly to merge
   3. You must first move to the right lane
   4. You should stop at the end of the ramp

2. For an ordinary passenger car without an exemption, what is the normal minimum number of people, including the driver, in a provincial-highway HOV lane?

   1. Two
   2. Three
   3. One
   4. Four

3. A licensed airport limousine with only the driver on board approaches a provincial-highway HOV lane. May it use the lane?

   1. Only with three or more people
   2. Yes, it is permitted
   3. No, it needs one passenger
   4. Only during off-peak hours

4. A slower vehicle cuts in front of a faster vehicle on the freeway. How does the handbook describe this?

   1. Allowed if the driver signals
   2. Allowed in heavy traffic only
   3. Dangerous and illegal
   4. Legal but impolite

5. A non-exempt heavy commercial truck over 6.5 metres long carries two people. May it use a provincial-highway HOV lane?

   1. Only if it is under 10 metres long
   2. Yes, since it carries two people
   3. No, large trucks are never allowed
   4. Yes, but only outside rush hour

6. You realize you have just missed your freeway exit. What should you do?

   1. Make a U-turn across the median
   2. Stop on the shoulder and reverse
   3. Take the next exit
   4. Slow down and back up in your lane

7. On a multi-lane freeway, which lane should you normally drive in?

   1. The centre lane only
   2. The right-hand lane
   3. Any lane you prefer
   4. The far left lane

8. Why should you stay clear of large vehicles on a freeway?

   1. They are not allowed to brake suddenly
   2. They always travel faster
   3. They block more of your view
   4. They use the HOV lane

9. You are leaving the freeway. When should you begin to slow down?

   1. Once you are in the deceleration lane
   2. At the start of the exit ramp curve
   3. Before you signal for the exit
   4. While still in the through lane

10. What is 'velocitization'?

    1. Speeding up to match freeway traffic
    2. Losing your sense of how fast you are going
    3. Skidding when braking at high speed
    4. Feeling sleepy on a long, straight road

11. When are provincial HOV lanes in effect?

    1. 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays
    2. Weekday rush hours only
    3. 24 hours a day, seven days a week
    4. Only during posted special events

12. What is the purpose of the acceleration lane at a freeway entrance?

    1. To slow down before merging
    2. To pass slower vehicles on the ramp
    3. To match your speed to freeway traffic
    4. To stop and wait for a gap

13. When travelling at freeway speeds, how far ahead should you be looking?

    1. About one minute ahead
    2. About 5 to 8 seconds ahead
    3. About 15 to 20 seconds ahead
    4. About 2 to 4 seconds ahead

14. You are driving in the right lane of a freeway and a vehicle is merging from an entrance ramp. What should you do?

    1. Speed up to block the vehicle
    2. Move over a lane if it is safe
    3. Stop to let the vehicle in
    4. Sound your horn as a warning

15. Which three parts does a typical freeway exit include?

    1. Entrance ramp, deceleration lane, toll booth
    2. Exit ramp, collector lane, acceleration lane
    3. Deceleration lane, exit ramp, controlled intersection
    4. Acceleration lane, exit ramp, merge lane

16. How many parts does a typical freeway entrance have, and what are they?

    1. Three: a ramp, a merge lane and a stop sign
    2. Two: an entrance ramp and an acceleration lane
    3. Two: a deceleration lane and an exit ramp
    4. One: a single merging ramp

17. The HOV lane is separated from the general lanes by striped buffer markings. May you cross them to enter the lane?

    1. Yes, if traffic is light
    2. Yes, if you signal first
    3. No, crossing the buffer is illegal
    4. Yes, at speeds under 80 km/h

18. On a freeway with three or more lanes each way, why might a large truck be passing in the second lane from the left?

    1. The far left lane is for buses only
    2. Trucks may pass only on the right
    3. Trucks are often barred from the far left lane
    4. Trucks must always use the centre lane

19. Without an exemption, which combination meets the current HOV requirements for a commercial truck?

    1. Three people, any length and weight
    2. Two people, under 10 m, any weight
    3. One person, under 6.5 m, any weight
    4. At least two people, under 6.5 m, gross weight no more than 4,500 kg

20. You are driving alone in an eligible electric vehicle with Ontario green licence plates. May you use an Ontario provincial-highway HOV lane?

    1. Only outside weekday rush hour
    2. Only if you also hold a HOT permit
    3. No, you need at least one passenger
    4. Yes, with any number of occupants

21. A police officer stops you for using an HOV lane improperly. Besides a ticket, what will you be required to do?

    1. Leave the freeway at the next exit
    2. Cross the buffer right away to the general lane
    3. Stay in the HOV lane until the next exit
    4. Rejoin the general lanes at the next entry/exit zone

22. You hold a Class G1 licence. Under what condition may you drive on a freeway?

    1. Only with a licensed driving instructor
    2. Only after six months with a G1
    3. Only outside rush hour
    4. Only with any fully licensed driver