Ontario M1: Regulatory signs

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1. At a stop sign, some markings may be missing. In what order do you choose where to stop?

   1. Sidewalk edge, stop line, crosswalk, intersection edge
   2. Intersection edge, crosswalk, stop line, sidewalk edge
   3. Crosswalk, stop line, intersection edge, sidewalk edge
   4. Stop line, crosswalk, sidewalk edge, intersection edge

2. You are approaching an intersection and see this sign. What does it tell you?

   
   1. Left turns only on a green arrow
   2. You may not turn left here
   3. The road curves to the left ahead
   4. The left lane ends ahead

3. You face this sign where your road joins a busy street. What does it require?

   
   1. Merge at your current speed without looking
   2. Let traffic in or near the intersection go first
   3. Go first, because you have the right-of-way
   4. Stop every time, even if the street is empty

4. An arrow sign like this is posted at a corner. What does it tell you about that street?

   
   1. The street ends just ahead
   2. You must turn right at the corner
   3. Traffic on it moves both ways
   4. All traffic on it moves the arrow's way

5. Your motorcycle is in the centre lane as you near this overhead sign. Which movements are allowed from your lane?

   
   1. A right turn only
   2. Straight through only
   3. A left turn or straight through
   4. Any direction, after signalling

6. What is not allowed where this sign is posted?

   
   1. Driving straight through
   2. Turning to go back the way you came
   3. Changing lanes in the intersection
   4. Turning right on a red light

7. You ride up to this sign at a quiet rural crossroad. What must you do?

   
   1. Come to a full stop and wait until the way is clear
   2. Slow down and roll through if nobody is coming
   3. Sound your horn and continue with caution
   4. Stop only if a vehicle is coming from the right

8. Between two signs like this one, when may you stop your motorcycle?

   
   1. To park for up to 15 minutes
   2. Only while loading or unloading cargo
   3. Never, for any reason
   4. Only while loading or unloading passengers

9. Ahead, a city bus at its stop flashes its left signal. The yield sign on its back applies to you. What do you do?

   1. Pass the bus quickly before it moves
   2. Let the bus pull back into the lane
   3. Sound your horn so the driver waits
   4. Go around it on the shoulder

10. What does this sign mean?

    
    1. One-way road, enter slowly
    2. Stop and yield to oncoming traffic
    3. Road closed to motorcycles only
    4. Do not enter this road

11. A sign at an intersection forbids right turns on a red light. The light is red. What do you do?

    1. Turn right if no pedestrians are crossing
    2. Turn left instead while it is red
    3. Wait for the green light before turning right
    4. Turn right after a complete stop

12. You see this green-ringed sign on a northern road in winter. What does it allow?

    
    1. Snowmobiles may park here only
    2. A snowmobile trail crosses ahead
    3. Snowmobile rentals are nearby
    4. Snowmobiles may travel on this road

13. Who may use a lane marked with this diamond sign?

    
    1. Trucks over 4,500 kg
    2. Any vehicle with its lights on during off-peak hours
    3. Buses or vehicles with the set number of people
    4. Motorcycles and scooters only

14. Your scooter is slower than other traffic on a multi-lane road with a sign telling slow traffic to keep right. Where do you ride?

    1. In whichever lane is emptiest
    2. In the right-hand lane
    3. On the paved right shoulder
    4. In the left-hand lane

15. What should you do when you see this X-shaped sign ahead?

    
    1. Stop only if a train is already in view
    2. Slow down, look both ways and be ready to stop
    3. Speed up so you spend less time on the tracks
    4. Keep going unless a gate has come down

16. On a regulatory sign, what does a green circle around a symbol mean?

    1. The activity shown is not allowed
    2. The sign is only a suggestion
    3. You may or must do what is shown
    4. The activity is allowed only at night

17. Riding into town, you pass this five-sided fluorescent sign. What is coming up?

    
    1. A hospital entrance
    2. A park with a bike path crossing the road
    3. A pedestrian crossover
    4. A school zone, so watch for children

18. On a multi-lane highway with no centre median, a sign tells drivers to stop for school buses. Who must stop when a bus's signals flash?

    1. Only drivers of trucks and buses
    2. Only drivers behind the bus
    3. Only drivers in the bus's own lane
    4. Drivers coming from both directions

19. What does this sign tell you to do?

    
    1. Keep to the right of the traffic island
    2. Turn right at the next corner or driveway
    3. The road curves right ahead
    4. The right lane ends soon

20. What must you be ready to do when you see this sign?

    
    1. Stop and yield to pedestrians
    2. Sound your horn to warn walkers
    3. Speed up to clear the crossing
    4. Yield only to children

21. You are stuck behind a slow car on a road with this sign. What does the sign mean?

    
    1. Pass only on the right shoulder
    2. Pass only if the car is under the limit
    3. Two lanes merge into one ahead
    4. Passing is not allowed on this road

22. You ride into an area marked by this sign. Why does it matter?

    
    1. Using your horn is not allowed
    2. Fines for traffic offences are higher there
    3. Motorcycles are banned during school hours
    4. The speed limit is always 30 km/h

23. What is a lane marked with this sign meant for?

    
    1. U-turns in either direction
    2. Buses and taxis only
    3. Passing slower vehicles
    4. Left turns from both directions

24. A school-zone speed limit sign has yellow lights on it. When does its lower limit apply?

    1. Only when children can be seen
    2. Only between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
    3. Only on weekdays in September
    4. When the yellow lights are flashing

25. You see this sign at the curb. Can you pull over briefly to let a friend off your bike?

    
    1. Yes, if you stay on the motorcycle
    2. Only if your four-way flashers are on
    3. No, you may not stop there even for a moment
    4. Yes, for up to three minutes

26. In the area marked by this sign, for what reason may you stop?

    
    1. To let your engine cool down
    2. To wait for a parking space
    3. To load or unload passengers or goods
    4. To check a map on your phone for a minute or two