Yukon Class 7: Sharing the road

All 36 questions in this test

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1. A school bus ahead has flashing red lights and its stop sign swung out. You are coming toward it on an undivided road. What must you do?

   1. Stop
   2. Slow down and pass with care
   3. Sound your horn and proceed
   4. Stop only if behind the bus

2. An emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren is behind you. What should you do?

   1. Speed up to stay ahead of it
   2. Pull over to the right and stop
   3. Stop at once in your lane
   4. Pull over to the left and keep going

3. You have just passed a large truck. When is it safe to move back into its lane?

   1. As soon as your rear bumper clears the front of its cab
   2. When the truck driver flashes high beams
   3. When you are one car length ahead of it
   4. When you see its headlights in your rear-view mirror

4. A person with a white cane raises it at the curb. What does this signal to you?

   1. They will wait for you to pass
   2. They are hailing a taxi
   3. Stop and give them the right-of-way
   4. They want you to honk to guide them

5. Where can you get Yukon's road report before a trip?

   1. Check the back of your licence
   2. Phone 911 for road conditions
   3. Phone 511 or visit 511yukon.ca
   4. Call any Motor Vehicles office

6. Where must you yield to pedestrians?

   1. In marked and unmarked crosswalks
   2. Only near schools
   3. Only in marked crosswalks with signs
   4. Only at traffic lights

7. How far back should you stay when following a fire truck?

   1. At least 75 metres
   2. At least 50 metres
   3. At least 300 metres
   4. At least 150 metres

8. How much side space does the handbook show when passing a cyclist?

   1. At least half a metre
   2. At least 1 metre
   3. At least 3 metres
   4. At least 30 centimetres

9. Your vehicle stalls on a railway track. What should you do first?

   1. Get everyone out and move at least 30 metres away
   2. Try to restart the engine several times before leaving
   3. Stay inside with seatbelts on
   4. Push the car off the track

10. Within a construction zone, whose directions must you obey?

    1. Only the workers who are operating the equipment
    2. Only the police, if present
    3. Only the posted speed limit signs
    4. Traffic control persons and construction signs

11. A rider ahead is struggling to control a horse near the road. What should you do?

    1. Flash your high beams
    2. Pass quickly to get by before it bolts
    3. Pull over to the shoulder and stop
    4. Honk to warn the rider

12. About how far does a typical train need to stop?

    1. About 50 metres
    2. About 200 metres
    3. About 500 metres
    4. About two kilometres

13. You are in the lane closest to a tow truck stopped on the shoulder with amber lights flashing. What should you do?

    1. Stop behind the tow truck
    2. Slow down and change lanes if traffic permits
    3. Sound your horn as you pass
    4. Keep your speed and stay in your lane

14. What lighting must a bicycle ridden at night in Yukon have?

    1. A flashing yellow light on the handlebars
    2. A green front light and a white rear light, both flashing
    3. A white headlight, red tail light and red rear reflector
    4. Only reflectors on the pedals and wheels

15. You see a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk in the lane beside you. What should you assume?

    1. The driver is waiting to park
    2. The driver has broken down
    3. The light ahead has turned red
    4. A pedestrian is trying to cross

16. You are stopped behind a large truck facing uphill. Why leave extra space in front?

    1. Trucks are not allowed to back up
    2. It may roll back when the driver releases the brake
    3. Its exhaust is hot near your hood
    4. You will need room to pass it on the hill if it stalls

17. When you follow a truck or bus, how can you tell you are out of the driver's blind spot?

    1. You can read its licence plate
    2. You are within two car lengths
    3. Its brake lights are visible
    4. You can see both of its side mirrors

18. A transit bus is signalling to pull out from a stop and shows a yield-to-bus sign. What should you do?

    1. Speed up to pass it first
    2. Honk to warn the bus driver
    3. Allow it to pull out when it is safe
    4. Change lanes only if a sign says so

19. What rights does a horse carriage operator have on a public road in Yukon?

    1. The same rights and duties as drivers
    2. Rights only between dawn and dusk each day
    3. No rights; they must use the ditch
    4. Priority over every other vehicle

20. You must stop at a railway crossing for a train. Where should you stop?

    1. Between 5 and 15 metres from the nearest rail
    2. Between 1 and 3 metres back from the nearest rail
    3. Right at the nearest rail
    4. At least 30 metres from the rail

21. A lane is closed ahead in a construction zone. When should you merge?

    1. As soon as you can
    2. After passing the first cone
    3. At the last possible moment
    4. Only when a worker tells you

22. You have stopped for a school bus with flashing red lights. When may you start moving again?

    1. When the bus driver waves at you to go
    2. After waiting exactly 30 seconds behind it, then pass slowly
    3. When the last child reaches the sidewalk
    4. When it moves, or its lights go off and stop sign folds in

23. Who is responsible for avoiding a collision with a pedestrian?

    1. Always the driver
    2. The driver only at crosswalks
    3. The pedestrian, if jaywalking
    4. Whoever had the right-of-way

24. What does the handbook say about bison and elk in Yukon?

    1. They move only at midday
    2. They are fenced away from all highways
    3. They are found only in parks
    4. Their herds are allowed to range freely

25. Do trains always sound a whistle before a crossing?

    1. No; they are not required to at every crossing
    2. Yes, at every crossing by law
    3. Only at crossings without gates or flashing lights
    4. Yes, but only at night

26. A motorcyclist is riding in the left part of the lane. What should you assume?

    1. That their signal light is broken
    2. That they want you to pass them on the right side
    3. Not a turn; riders use that position to be seen
    4. That they are about to turn left

27. Why should you avoid honking at a cyclist unless you need to warn them?

    1. Cyclists cannot hear car horns
    2. A loud honk could startle them and cause a fall
    3. It is illegal to honk in Yukon
    4. Cyclists must always ride on the shoulder

28. A school bus ahead turns on alternating flashing amber lights. What does this mean?

    1. Pass quickly before it stops
    2. Be prepared to stop; it is about to stop
    3. Children have finished boarding and it will leave
    4. The bus is out of service

29. Before which of these actions should you shoulder check for cyclists?

    1. Turning on your headlights
    2. Starting the engine
    3. Opening your door to get out
    4. Adjusting the radio

30. When might you not need to stop for an emergency vehicle using lights and siren?

    1. When it is behind you in the left lane of a highway
    2. On any highway posted at 90 km/h
    3. On a divided highway when it is across the median
    4. When you are already turning right

31. Why should you avoid stopping to invite a pedestrian to cross mid-block?

    1. Other drivers may not expect it and could hit them
    2. It makes you late and blocks your lane
    3. It is only allowed for crossing guards
    4. Pedestrians may never legally cross mid-block in Yukon

32. A train has just passed a multi-track crossing. Why should you wait before going?

    1. A second train may be hidden behind the first
    2. The tracks must cool down
    3. The gate must reset for 2 minutes before you cross
    4. Trains always travel in pairs

33. You drive a standard transmission car over a railway crossing. When should you shift?

    1. Shift up halfway across the tracks
    2. Shift to neutral on the tracks
    3. Gear down before you start to cross
    4. Shift as needed while crossing

34. Can you share a lane with a motorcycle if it is riding at one side of the lane?

    1. Yes, in slow city traffic
    2. Only if the rider waves you on
    3. Yes, if you stay in the other half
    4. No; a motorcycle needs the whole lane

35. Why might a truck ahead slow down without its brake lights coming on?

    1. It is out of fuel
    2. Its brake lights are not required on large trucks
    3. It may be using an engine retarder or gears
    4. It is about to back up

36. You are on a narrow road behind a cyclist with a single solid yellow centre line. May you cross it to pass the cyclist?

    1. No, solid lines can never be crossed
    2. Yes, if you can do it safely
    3. Only on roads posted above 70 km/h
    4. Only if the cyclist waves you on