Ontario M1: Warning, construction and guide signs

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1. What does this sign warn you about?

   
   1. A sharp curve to the right
   2. The pavement is slippery when wet
   3. Loose gravel on the shoulder
   4. A car wash entrance ahead

2. You pass interchange 204 on Highway 401 and plan to leave at interchange 250. About how far do you still have to ride?

   1. 46 kilometres
   2. 54 kilometres
   3. 204 kilometres
   4. 250 kilometres

3. An intersection warning sign shows one thick arrow and one thinner line. What does the thick arrow show?

   
   1. That the road ends ahead
   2. The road you must turn onto
   3. That traffic merges from the side
   4. Which road has the right-of-way

4. What does this orange sign mean?

   
   1. A parade route is ahead
   2. A traffic control person is ahead
   3. Workers are mowing grass ahead
   4. A school crossing guard is ahead

5. You see this sign in a work zone. What should you do?

   
   1. Use the closed lane if it looks clear
   2. Merge into the open lane shown by the arrow
   3. Ride on the shoulder past the closure
   4. Stop until a worker waves you through

6. This sign warns that another road is about to join yours. Whose job is it to make the merge work?

   
   1. Whoever is travelling faster
   2. Drivers on both roads share it
   3. Only drivers on the main road
   4. Only drivers on the joining road

7. Riding in the right lane, you see this sign. How should you respond?

   
   1. Ride onto the right shoulder
   2. Speed up to stay ahead of traffic in the left lane
   3. Move safely into the left lane before yours ends
   4. Stop and wait for a gap in traffic

8. What does this sign tell you?

   
   1. The road ends ahead
   2. Stopping is not allowed ahead
   3. A yield sign is ahead
   4. A stop sign is ahead, so slow down

9. What lies ahead when you pass this orange sign?

   
   1. Construction starting in one kilometre
   2. A lower speed limit in one kilometre
   3. Construction ending in one kilometre
   4. A road closure one kilometre long

10. You are approaching this sign on a two-lane road. What lies ahead?

    
    1. The road splits into a divided highway
    2. A divided highway comes to an end
    3. A two-way road begins
    4. The pavement narrows to one lane

11. A truck with a do-not-pass sign is leading traffic through a road work zone. How do you ride?

    1. Follow it and do not pass
    2. Pass it on the right shoulder
    3. Pass it on the left when clear
    4. Pass it if it slows below 40 km/h

12. According to the handbook, what may you need to do when you see this sign?

    
    1. Move to the left lane
    2. Shut off your engine
    3. Use a lower gear
    4. Turn on your high beams

13. A truck ahead has a long commercial vehicle (LCV) placard on the back. How long can this kind of double-trailer truck be?

    
    1. Up to 23 metres
    2. Up to 30 metres
    3. Up to 40 metres
    4. Up to 50 metres

14. An orange sign warns that the pavement ahead has been milled or grooved. What does the handbook say riders may experience there?

    1. Reduced traction
    2. Louder tire noise only
    3. Better grip than usual
    4. A smoother ride than usual

15. Freeway exit numbers in Ontario are based on what?

    
    1. Distance to the next large city
    2. The order the exits were built
    3. The freeway's posted speed limit
    4. Distance from where the freeway begins

16. The arrows on this sign show how traffic moves inside the roundabout ahead. Which way is that?

    
    1. Counter-clockwise
    2. Straight across the centre
    3. Either direction
    4. Clockwise

17. What do green rectangular signs with white letters usually tell you?

    1. Speed limits and fines
    2. Parking rules and times
    3. Distances and destinations
    4. Road work zones ahead

18. A curve sign carries a small tab with a number on it. What does that number give you?

    
    1. The speed limit for the whole road
    2. The top safe speed for that curve
    3. The lowest speed allowed in the curve
    4. The distance to the curve in metres

19. The truck on this sign is drawn on the right side. What does that tell you?

    
    1. Trucks must keep to the right lane
    2. Trucks are not allowed on the left
    3. Truck parking is on the right
    4. The truck entrance is on the right

20. Besides warning you of a railway crossing, what else does this sign show?

    
    1. How many sets of railway tracks cross the road ahead
    2. Whether the crossing has gates
    3. The distance to the crossing
    4. The angle at which the tracks cross the road

21. A farm tractor ahead displays this sign. What does it tell you about its speed?

    
    1. It travels at 30 km/h or less
    2. It travels at 60 km/h or less
    3. It travels at 40 km/h or less
    4. It travels at 50 km/h or less

22. On a country road you see a row of these arrowhead signs along a bend. What do they do?

    
    1. Mark where passing is allowed
    2. Warn that your lane will end
    3. Lead you around a sharp curve
    4. Point the way to a detour

23. What should you do when you see this sign?

    
    1. Move onto the shoulder to avoid it
    2. Slow down and keep control of your bike
    3. Stop and walk your motorcycle across
    4. Speed up to get over it quickly

24. You see a diamond-shaped orange sign with black symbols. What kind of sign is it?

    1. A temporary condition sign, such as road work
    2. A permanent warning sign
    3. A regulatory sign you must obey
    4. An information and direction sign for tourist routes

25. On a rural highway at dusk you see this sign. What should you be alert for?

    
    1. A wildlife park entrance
    2. Hunters beside the road
    3. Deer crossing the road
    4. A petting zoo ahead

26. What are emergency detour route (EDR) markers used for?

    
    1. Showing the way to the nearest hospital
    2. Marking routes for ambulances only
    3. Marking roads closed for the winter
    4. Guiding traffic around a sudden highway closure

27. When are speeding fines doubled in a construction zone marked with this sign?

    
    1. Every hour of every day
    2. Only on weekends
    3. When workers are present
    4. Only at night

28. What do most warning signs look like?

    1. A yellow diamond with black letters or symbols
    2. A green rectangle with white letters
    3. An orange diamond with black letters or symbols
    4. A white rectangle with black letters

29. This marker stands beside an obstacle near the road edge. What do its downward-sloping lines show?

    
    1. Where to stop for oncoming traffic
    2. The direction the road will curve
    3. That the lane is about to end
    4. The side on which you can safely pass