Yukon Class 7 study guide: key rules on all 15 topics

Free Yukon Class 7 study guide: 199 key points from the Yukon Driver's Basic Handbook: Cars and light trucks in plain words, organised by topic, each topic linked to its practice questions.

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This study guide collects our notes on every topic of the Yukon Class 7 Learner's Knowledge Test on one page: 199 short points in our own words, grouped by topic and by handbook section. Read it from top to bottom before your first practice test, or jump to a topic from the list below.

Each topic ends with a link to its practice questions, so you can check what you just read straight away, and a link to the official chapter for the full wording. The notes summarise the Yukon Driver's Basic Handbook: Cars and light trucks from the Government of Yukon, Highways and Public Works (Motor Vehicles); they do not replace it, and where our notes and the official source differ, the official source wins.

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Regulatory, lane use and parking signs

Sign shapes and colours, stop and yield, speed, do not enter, one way, keep right, no passing, winter tire signs, lane use and turn control signs, parking and reserved lane signs.

Practise Regulatory, lane use and parking signs questions Flashcards Official chapter

Ch. 3 Signs, signals and road markings, pp. 27–30 (Signs; Regulatory signs; Lane use; Turn control; Parking; Reserved lane signs)

Signs are read three ways: shape, colour, printed message.
Legend: green circle = permitted action; red circle with slash = action not permitted. School zone signs are fluorescent yellow-green.
Regulatory signs state driving laws; disregarding them is an offence under the Yukon Motor Vehicles Act, with penalties.
Stop: full stop, continue only when safe. Yield: give right-of-way to vehicles and crossing pedestrians.
Maximum speed sign = fastest allowed in good conditions; a separate sign warns of a speed limit change ahead.
Do not enter; do not go this way; one way (shows direction of traffic on the cross street).
Winter tires or chains must be used when that sign is displayed.
Disaster route sign: stay off during major disasters; road may be reserved for emergency vehicles.
Slower traffic: move into right lane. Keep right unless passing. Do not pass. Two-way traffic, keep right unless passing. Keep right of the divider.
No stopping between here and the next no-stopping sign; a timed version applies during posted times only.
No bicycle riding beyond this point. No right turn on red light.
Lane use signs: above the lane or beside it before the intersection; you must follow the arrows; you may not move into or out of the lane while in the intersection. Variants: left only, straight only, straight or left, straight or right, both directions must turn left (no through traffic), both lanes must turn left.
Turn control signs: mounted directly above the intersection; follow the arrow (left only; straight only; right or left only; no right turns during posted times).
Parking signs: illegal parking can bring fines, towing or both. Time-limited parking; no parking between here and the next sign or intersection (also timed version); disabled parking only for vehicles with the permit carrying a person with a disability.
Reserved lanes: white diamond painted on the road; signs over or beside lanes for buses or HOVs; HOV signs may give the minimum number of occupants; a sign can warn that the curb lane of the cross street ahead is reserved.

Crosswalk, school and playground zone signs

Crosswalk signs, fluorescent yellow-green school signs, the 30 km/h playground zone that applies around the clock, and school zone hours on school days.

Practise Crosswalk, school and playground zone signs questions Flashcards Official chapter

Ch. 3, p. 29 (Crosswalk, school and playground signs); Ch. 1, p. 5; Ch. 6, p. 80; Ch. 9, p. 135

Pedestrian-activated crosswalk sign: prepare to stop if the lights are flashing.
Pedestrian crosswalk sign: yield to people crossing.
School crosswalk: yield to pedestrians; if there is a crossing guard, follow their directions. Obey school patrols/crossing supervisors at all times (p. 80).
School zone sign: reduce speed when children are present.
Playground nearby: be prepared to slow down.
Playground zone: 30 km/h, in effect 24 hours a day, every day (also p. 5).
School zone, 50 km/h version: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on school days when children are on the roadway or shoulder.
School zone, 30 km/h: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on school days, or the hours on the tab under the sign, on school days (p. 80).
School zone ends at an end of school zone sign or a speed limit sign (p. 80).
School zone and school crosswalk ahead signs are fluorescent yellow-green (pp. 27, 32).
Examiners: speeding through school and playground zones is a common reason for failing the road test (p. 135).

Warning, construction and railway signs

Yellow diamond warning signs, object markers, orange construction signs, information signs, railway crossing signs and the slow-moving vehicle sign.

Practise Warning, construction and railway signs questions Flashcards Official chapter

Ch. 3, pp. 31–34 (Warning signs; Object markers; Construction signs; Information and destination signs; Railway signs); Ch. 6, p. 86

Most warning signs are yellow diamonds; they warn of possible hazards ahead.
Examples: winding road; hidden side road; sharp curve ahead, slow to suggested speed (tab); curve ahead; merging traffic; right lane ends; divided highway ends, keep right; two-way traffic ahead; road narrows; narrow structure (often a bridge); bump or rough road; road may be slippery; steep hill, slow down; stop sign ahead; roundabout ahead; signal lights ahead; signal lights ahead with flashing lights = prepare to stop.
Also: pedestrian crosswalk ahead; school crosswalk ahead (fluorescent yellow-green); school bus stop ahead; cyclists may be on roadway; underpass clearance; truck crossing; recommended exit speed (drive slower in poor conditions); pavement ends; hazard ahead, turn right or left; deer ahead; opening bridge; falling rocks / rocks on road.
Object markers are mounted on obstructions: keep right, keep left, or either side.
Construction signs warn of construction and maintenance; you must obey them, obey traffic control persons, keep to posted speed, stay well back from equipment, pass only when safe. Examples: detour; soft shoulder, stay off; construction ahead; traffic control person ahead; crew working (obey posted limit); survey crew (obey posted limit); end of construction zone; blasting ahead (follow sign instructions); follow the lighted arrow.
Information and destination signs: destinations, route numbers, facilities (hospital, gas, accommodation, wildlife viewing, Alaska Highway Route 1 marker, Trans-Canada marker).
Railway: crossings marked by signs or pavement markings, may have mechanical/electrical warnings; you must always yield to trains. Signs: crossing ahead; crossing on side road ahead; crossing (stop, then proceed when safe); gated crossing (stay stopped until gate fully raised).
Slow-moving vehicle sign on the back of vehicles that move slowly: keep your distance, pass only when certain it is safe. Wide/long/oversize load signs mark oversize loads (p. 86).

Traffic lights and lane control signals

Steady, flashing and arrow lights, stale green lights, turning on red, advance left-turn arrows, transit signals and lane control signals.

Practise Traffic lights and lane control signals questions Flashcards Official chapter

Ch. 3, pp. 34–35 (Lane control signals; Traffic lights); Ch. 4, pp. 41–43 (Intersections controlled by traffic lights)

Lane control signals over lanes: red X = do not drive in this lane; yellow = move out into a lane with a green arrow; all lanes flashing yellow = slow down, proceed with caution; green arrow = drive in this lane.
Steady red: stop; after a full stop you may turn right (and left onto a one-way street, p. 41) once the intersection is clear, unless a sign prohibits.
Steady green: go only if the intersection is clear.
Steady yellow: stop before the intersection unless you cannot stop safely.
Flashing red: stop, treat as a stop sign. Flashing yellow: slow, caution.
Flashing green: pedestrian-controlled; go only if clear in your lane; scan for pedestrians (pp. 35, 42, 79).
Green arrow: turn in arrow direction; straight green arrow: no turns, straight only.
Flashing green arrow + steady green: turn or go straight. Flashing green arrow + steady red: left turn allowed, through traffic stopped.
Yellow arrow: advance left signal about to change; stop unless you can't safely.
Transit priority signal: steady white rectangular light, buses only.
Stale green: green for a long time; clues include traffic waiting on cross street and pedestrian signal changing to orange hand or countdown. Point of no return: past it, keep going even if it turns yellow. Fresh green: scan before moving.
Left turn on steady green: yield to oncoming traffic, wait for a safe gap.
If you are in the intersection waiting to turn left and the light turns yellow, you are legally allowed to complete the turn; watch for oncoming drivers.
Protected turns: while the green arrow shows, through traffic faces red. After the arrow ends with a regular green, you may still turn left but must yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic. Some advance arrows run only in peak hours.
All lights flashing red: treat as a four-way stop; all flashing yellow: proceed with caution if clear (p. 41).

Road markings

Yellow and white lines, passing rules by line type, reversible and two-way left-turn lanes, stop lines, crosswalks, reserved lane diamonds and bicycle lanes.

Practise Road markings questions Flashcards Official chapter

Ch. 3, pp. 36–38 (Road markings; Yellow lines; White lines; Reserved lane markings; Other markings); Ch. 4, p. 51

Illegal to drive over freshly painted, wet pavement markings.
Yellow lines divide opposite-direction traffic.
Broken yellow: passing allowed when safe. Broken + solid: pass only when safe and the broken line is on your side. Double solid: no passing.
Double broken yellow: reversible lane; a lane control signal shows whether you may use it.
Two-way left-turn lane: shared by both directions for left turns; markings may be reversed; not merge lanes.
When parking you may not cross a yellow line to reach or leave a parking spot; park and exit on your side.
White lines separate same-direction lanes; also mark crosswalks, stopping positions and right shoulders.
Solid white: do not change lanes. Broken white: lane change allowed when safe.
Stop line: stop before it. Crosswalk markings: stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk. Pedestrian-activated crosswalk may have lights in the pavement.
HOV lanes: thick solid or broken lines and white diamonds; other signs/markings say who may use them.
Bicycle lane: cyclists only; must travel same direction as adjacent traffic; bicycle outline, sometimes a diamond.
Lane arrows: must turn left; must go straight or turn left. Painted island: keep right, do not drive on or over it.
Bicycle lane crossing (p. 51): only where the white line is broken or to turn into/out of a driveway.

You and your vehicle

Seat, head restraint and airbag distance, seatbelts and child car seat stages, lights required on Yukon roads, tires, cruise control and winter preparation.

Practise You and your vehicle questions Flashcards Official chapter

Ch. 1, p. 9; Ch. 2 You and your vehicle, pp. 11–26

Seat upright; at least 25 cm (10 in) from the steering-wheel airbag.
Head restraint: top at least level with top of ears; as close to the head as possible (closer can be twice as effective).
Seatbelts: you will be fined for not wearing one; driver must ensure passengers are secured; lap belt low over hips, shoulder belt snug across chest, never under arm/behind back; pregnant women: lap belt snug and below the baby.
Children under 15 are the driver's responsibility (p. 9). Smoking in a vehicle with passengers under 18 is illegal (p. 9).
Child seats (CMVSS approved): Stage 1 rear-facing from birth until at least 10 kg (22 lb) and walking unassisted; never in front of an active airbag; centre back seat safest. Stage 2 forward-facing with tether, child over 10 kg. Stage 3 booster: over 22 kg (48 lb), use until 145 cm (4 ft 9 in) or at least 45 kg (100 lb); never with a lap-only belt. Stage 4 seatbelt; Transport Canada recommends back seat until age 13.
Airbags do not replace seatbelts. Deactivation needs permission from Transport Canada.
Convex mirrors make objects look smaller and farther away.
Do not turn the ignition to lock while moving (steering locks).
High beams only on unlit roads at night with no vehicles approaching or ahead. Parking lights only when stopped. Hazard lights = stopped for an emergency.
Yukon: low beams on during the day if no automatic daytime running lights; headlights and tail lights on at night or in insufficient light. DRLs do not light tail lights.
Cruise control: only ideal highway conditions; never on wet/snowy/icy roads, in urban traffic, when tired, on winding roads/hills, when towing or passing.
Right foot for brake and accelerator; left foot for clutch. Wear proper shoes.
ABS light staying on after start = possible malfunction; get it repaired. Oil pressure light does not show oil quantity.
Tires: at least 1.6 mm (1/16 in) tread; space-saver spare max 80 km/h; check pressure cold, at least monthly.
Winter: winter-grade fluids, winter tires, emergency kit; drive slower, more following distance; in extremely bad conditions it may be safer to park.
Fuel: avoid idling, turn motor off if stopped more than 60 seconds; avoid A/C under 50 km/h.

Intersections and right-of-way

Where to stop, uncontrolled intersections, two-way and four-way stops, yield signs, left turns on green, traffic circles and roundabouts, and entering a roadway.

Practise Intersections and right-of-way questions Flashcards Official chapter

Ch. 4 Rules of the road, pp. 39–46

Must signal to turn, change lanes, park, or move toward/away from the roadside.
Uncontrolled intersection: slow, scan left to right; if another vehicle arrived first, yield; if simultaneous, vehicle on the left yields to the one on the right. Unmarked T-intersection = any uncontrolled intersection.
Left turners yield to traffic in or near the intersection; if you are going straight and a vehicle is already in the intersection turning left, you should yield (p. 40).
Stopping position: crosswalk and stop line → before stop line; crosswalk only → before crosswalk; unmarked crosswalk → where you would stop if marked; none of these → just before entering the intersection.
Follow a traffic control person's directions.
Even with the right-of-way, do all you can to avoid a crash. If in doubt, yield.
Illegal to back into an intersection or over a crosswalk.
Taking possession for a left turn: move into the intersection fully over the crosswalk, stay on your side, stop before the midpoint; keep wheels straight; shoulder check left for pedestrians.
Two-way stop: through street has the right-of-way; of two stopped vehicles, the left turner yields unless already in the intersection and turning.
Four-way stop: first to arrive and stop goes first; simultaneous → the one on the right goes first; facing each other → left turner yields to straight-through.
Yield sign: may enter without stopping if the through road is clear; otherwise slow, stop if needed, wait for a gap.
Traffic circles: usually one lane; obey signs; with no signs treat as uncontrolled; yield to traffic in the circle; simultaneous arrival → yield to the vehicle on your right; go counter-clockwise; no left signal when entering; signal to exit.
Roundabouts: larger, may be multi-lane, truck apron; choose lane before entering (left lane to turn left, right lane to turn right, either to go straight); yield to pedestrians and traffic already in; no lane changes; don't ride alongside large vehicles; stay in the lane you entered; signal right before exit.
Emergency vehicle approaching: stop before entering a circle/roundabout; if inside, exit, pull over, stop.
Entering a road from driveway/alley/lot: stop before the sidewalk, then yield to road traffic.

Lanes, turns and passing

Choosing a lane, lane tracking for turns, turning and reserved lanes, bicycle lanes, lane changes, passing, merging, freeway ramps, U-turns and turning around.

Practise Lanes, turns and passing questions Flashcards Official chapter

Ch. 4 Rules of the road, pp. 47–55

Multi-lane highway: use right-hand lanes; staying in the left lane at the limit may cause passing on the right. Freeway with 3+ lanes each way: centre or right lane.
Turn into the first allowed lane closest to you in your direction.
Right turn: change lanes in advance, turn into the right lane; markings may allow a right turn from a centre lane; some intersections have right-turn yield lanes.
Left turns: two-way to two-way → lane by centre line to lane by centre line; one-way to two-way → from left lane into lane by centre line; two-way to one-way → into the left lane; onto road with centre turning lane → into the travelled lane, don't use centre lane as merge lane.
Multiple turn lanes: turn from each lane into the matching lane.
Two-way left-turn lanes: both directions; not for passing, merging or driving.
Mid-block left turn allowed, even over a single solid line, if safe, not holding up traffic, and no sign prohibits.
HOV lanes: buses and carpools; on some roads motorcycles, bicycles, taxis; beside median/shoulder on highways, beside curb on city streets; most operate 24 hours; enter/exit at broken lines. Turning onto a street with a reserved lane: turn into the lane next to it unless entitled; to turn right off such a street, move into the reserved lane where permitted.
Bus lanes: diamond and bus symbol; buses and sometimes cyclists.
Bicycle lanes: no driving, stopping or parking; cross only at broken line or for a driveway.
Lane changes: vehicles in the lane you enter have the right-of-way; signal; don't change lanes at intersections.
Illegal to speed up while being passed.
Pass on the right only with a designated lane or if the driver ahead is turning left; never on the shoulder. Pass on the left only when safe and markings allow. Stay within the speed limit.
Passing lanes: slower vehicles keep right; vehicles in both lanes must merge before the passing lane ends.
Freeway entrance: ramp, acceleration lane (solid white line), merging area (broken white line); ramp meters may control entry; avoid stopping in acceleration/merge areas.
Exit: signal, keep speed until in exit lane, then slow gradually. Courtesy: move left if safe or adjust speed for merging drivers.
Cul-de-sac: slow, keep right, watch for children.
Turning around: solid centre line → two-point turn (back into driveway); no solid line → three-point turn when safe.
U-turns illegal: interfering with traffic; on a curve; on/near a hill crest where not visible within 150 m; in a municipality between intersections; where signed; at an intersection with traffic lights; in a business district except at an intersection without lights; where a bylaw prohibits.

Parking rules

Where parking is illegal and the distances that apply, distance from the curb, wheel position on hills and leaving the vehicle in gear.

Practise Parking rules questions Flashcards Official chapter

Parking tips and rules, p. 56

Illegal to park: on a sidewalk or boulevard; within 1.5 m of a driveway, back lane, private road or garage entrance; within 5 m of a fire hydrant (measured from the curb beside it); within 5 m of a crosswalk or intersection; within 5 m of a stop sign or traffic light; within 15 m of the nearest rail of a railway crossing; in a bicycle lane; on a bridge or in a highway tunnel; where it blocks the view of a traffic sign; where a sign prohibits parking or the curb is painted yellow or red; in a disabled space without a permit and a person with a disability aboard.
Park parallel and within 50 cm of the curb.
Wheels: to the right when uphill without a curb, or downhill with or without a curb; to the left when uphill with a curb.
Set the parking brake; automatic in park; standard in reverse facing downhill, first gear facing uphill or level.
Stall parking: backing in is usually safest; better still, drive through to a facing empty stall.

See-think-do: observation, speed and space

Scanning, mirrors and blind spots, the default 50 km/h limit, curves, following distance, stopping distance, gap selection and communicating with other road users.

Practise See-think-do: observation, speed and space questions Flashcards Official chapter

Ch. 5 See-think-do, pp. 57–76

See (scan for hazards), think (assess risk, choose solution), do (speed control, steering, space margins, communication).
Observation cycle every 5–8 seconds; scan at least 12 seconds ahead (1–2 blocks city, about half a kilometre highway). Don't overdrive your ability to see.
Mirrors every 5–8 seconds; rear-view before slowing; side mirrors before changing position. Blind spot detectors/cameras don't replace shoulder checks; shoulder check at least 45 degrees toward the direction of movement. Dutch Reach: open door with far hand.
Backing: 360-degree check; tap horn if visibility limited. Over 40% of injury/fatal collisions happen at intersections. Scan left, centre, right, left again.
Default speed limit 50 km/h unless signed. Posted speed is maximum for ideal conditions. Driving too slow is a hazard: pull over and let traffic pass.
Cover the brake when you see a hazard.
Physics: traction, inertia, gravity (downhill needs longer stopping distance), centre of gravity (higher = less stable, can roll on curves).
Curves: slow before, avoid braking in the curve; losing traction → don't brake, ease off and reapply gently. Coasting downhill in neutral/clutch in is dangerous.
Hands at 9 and 3 (airbag could drive hands into face at 10 and 2). Stopped behind a vehicle: about one car length; more behind large vehicles.
Reaction: about 3/4 second see-think plus 3/4 second do before braking starts. Total stopping distance = see-think + do + braking distance.
Following distance: at least 3 seconds; 4 seconds in bad weather/uneven/slippery roads, behind a large vehicle or a motorcycle (p. 71), and if someone follows closely behind you. Increase on dusty/gravel roads.
Tailgater: slow slightly to increase space in front, change lanes or pull over.
Side space: at least 1 m; more at higher speed or poor conditions. Lane position: avoid blind spots; right lane often safest on multi-lane roads.
Gaps (ideal conditions, from a stop): about 2 s per lane straight across; 5 s to turn right and reach 50 km/h; 7 s to turn left and reach 50 km/h; add 2 s for safety. Don't underestimate motorcycle/bicycle speed.
Signals: timely, clear (not too early), cancel after turning; add hand signals when the signal is hard to see. Tap the brake to warn of slowing. Horn only when useful. Eye contact. Waving others on is generally not a good idea. Vehicle language: wheels turned out = may pull out.
Load extending behind the vehicle: red flag on the end.

Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycles, large vehicles, school and transit buses, emergency vehicles and workers, construction zones, trains and animals.

Practise Sharing the road questions Flashcards Official chapter

Ch. 6 Sharing the road, pp. 77–94

Pedestrians: vehicle stopped at a crosswalk → assume a pedestrian. Yield in marked and unmarked crosswalks, at intersections, when turning, when entering from a driveway or alley. Always the driver's responsibility to avoid hitting a pedestrian. Don't encourage jaywalking by stopping to invite people across. Raised white cane → stop and give the right-of-way; don't rev or honk. Obey school patrols at all times.
Cyclists: same rights and responsibilities as drivers. Shoulder check and mirrors before opening a door, pulling from the curb, moving right. May cross a single solid yellow line to pass a cyclist if safe. At least 1 m side margin. Don't honk unless warning. Whitehorse: approved bicycle helmet required. Yukon night riding: front white headlight (no more than two), rear red light, red rear reflector.
Motorcycles: more than half of crashes cause injury or death; never share a lane; rider in left of lane may just be staying visible; allow space when passing.
Large vehicles: uphill they may roll back; you should see both truck mirrors; don't sneak behind a backing truck; before re-entering after passing, see the truck's headlights in your rear-view mirror; don't move into a truck's stopping space; avoid being on the right of a truck that may turn right; turbulence; engine retarders slow trucks without brake lights.
School buses: alternating flashing amber = prepare to stop; flashing red with stop sign = stop, in either direction on a street or undivided highway; wait until the bus moves or lights go off and stop sign is pulled in.
Transit buses: let a signalling bus with a yield-to-bus sign pull out when safe.
Emergency vehicles with lights and siren always have the right-of-way; all traffic in both directions must stop (exception: divided highway, other side of median). Pull right and stop (left if in the left lane of a divided highway or a one-way street); don't stop in an intersection. Follow a fire truck no closer than 150 m.
Emergency workers: slow down near stopped vehicles with red, blue or amber lights (police, fire, ambulance, tow trucks, inspectors, conservation officers, park rangers, special constables); change lanes if in the closest lane and traffic permits (exception: divided highway, opposite direction).
Construction zones: obey traffic control persons and signs from start to end; merge as soon as you can for lane closures; may wait for a pilot car; avoid changing lanes; if stopped, turn off engine (idling more than 10 seconds costs more). Yukon road report: 511 or 511yukon.ca.
Trains: most need about 2 km to stop; painted X on pavement; trains not required to whistle at every crossing; passenger trains up to 160 km/h in Canada; watch for a second train; stop 5–15 m from the nearest rail; gate down → wait until it rises; stuck on track → everyone out, move at least 30 m away, call number on crossing sign or 911; standard transmission: gear down before crossing, never shift on the crossing; don't stop on tracks for a red light beyond.
Animals: bison and elk herds range freely in Yukon; horses may be ridden on most public roads; horse carriage operators have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers; pull over and stop if an animal is about to cross or a rider is struggling.

Impairment and high-risk behaviour

Fitness to drive, emotions, alcohol and cannabis, medications, fatigue, electronic devices, peer pressure and aggressive driving.

Practise Impairment and high-risk behaviour questions Flashcards Official chapter

Ch. 7 Impairment and high risk behaviour, pp. 95–108

About 80% of driving information comes through the eyes; vision screening required. Don't use headphones; don't play the sound system too loud.
Illness and over-the-counter medicine can impair; don't drive if the label warns of drowsiness or dizziness.
Strong emotions: pull over, park, wait until calm.
On average 50% of drivers killed in Yukon are impaired.
Only time lowers BAC; food, coffee, showers or exercise do not. Transport Canada: BAC of .08 takes about six hours to return to zero. A glass of beer = same alcohol as a glass of wine or average cocktail.
Cannabis: driving within three hours of consuming it is estimated to double crash risk. Alcohol plus drugs: nine times more likely to crash (cited study).
Fatigue is cumulative; on long trips be especially careful on the second day. Highway hypnosis: turn off cruise control, scan, use stay-awake strategies.
Electronic devices: Yukon bans hand-held devices while driving; fully licensed drivers may use hands-free devices; GDL drivers may not use any device, even hands-free; anyone safely and lawfully parked may use devices. GDL drivers caught using devices must restart the GDL program. Distraction comes from the conversation, not only from handling the device.
Peer pressure: identify the problem, think about consequences, identify alternatives, follow through.
Unsafe driver: humour, I statements, offer to drive, enlist passengers, be firm; if all else fails ask to be let out.
Aggressive drivers: give room and right-of-way, avoid eye contact, don't gesture; if threatened go to a police station or busy place, call 911, don't go home, lock doors.
Preventing aggression: pull over to let a line of vehicles pass, low beams unless unlit, don't block passing lanes.
Organ donation: tell your family; Yukon Organ Donation Program; can ask when applying for a licence.

Weather, night driving and emergencies

Low visibility, rain and hydroplaning, ice and snow, being stranded, headlight rules, animals, emergency braking, skids, breakdowns and duties after a crash.

Practise Weather, night driving and emergencies questions Flashcards Official chapter

Ch. 8 Preventing and handling emergencies, pp. 110–128

Yukon environmental hazards: sun, ice fog, rain, snow, black ice.
Low visibility: slow, extra space, low beams in rain/snow/fog, don't pass, pull over safely if needed. Illegal to drive unless windows are clear of snow, ice, fog. Tunnels: remove sunglasses, turn on headlights.
Rain: slipperiest at the start of a rainfall (oil film). Wet roads: at least twice the normal braking distance. Hydroplaning: slow, drive straight, never brake.
Deep water: moving water deeper than half a metre can carry a car away; after, brake lightly to dry brakes.
Ice/snow: near-freezing temperatures more dangerous than colder; black ice looks shiny black; shaded areas, bridges and overpasses, and intersections ice first; stopping on ice can take 10 times normal distance; no cruise control.
Stranded: stay with the vehicle; run engine sparingly; check exhaust not blocked; open window farthest from exhaust; one person awake; dizziness may be carbon monoxide.
Wind: slow, grip firmly with both hands.
Headlights: low beams light up to about 30 m, high beams about 100 m. Law: headlights on at all times on Yukon highways (note p. 117). Headlights and tail lights at night and when visibility is under 150 m. Dim high beams within 300 m of an oncoming vehicle and within 150 m when following. Don't overdrive headlights. Glance to the right edge to avoid glare.
Animals: scan ditches; extra caution at dusk and dawn; eye reflections; herds; flash headlights high-low; don't honk near horses.
Emergency braking: standard brakes—stop fast without locking; ABS—continuous firm pressure, don't pump (turns it off); ABS doesn't let you drive faster or always stop sooner; on gravel stopping may be longer.
Brake failure: pump hard and fast, gear down, parking brake gently, warn others.
Skids: ease off accelerator, look and steer where you want to go, don't brake; repeat if it swings the other way.
Front tire blowout pulls toward the deflated tire; rear blowout can cause a skid.
Engine failure: signal, pull off, hazards, flares/triangle, stay with vehicle, HELP sign; Yukon cellphones may only work in communities; with power steering don't turn ignition off. Vehicle fire: get out, don't open hood.
Headlight failure: flick switch, hazards, pull off. Hood flies up: foot off gas, pump brakes, hazards, look through gap or side window, steer to side. Stuck gas pedal: brake, escape path, shift to neutral, stop and turn off engine; never reach down by hand.
Collision avoidance: slow, avoid locking brakes, steer to the side to avoid head-on, use horn; twice the speed = four times the impact force; steer for soft objects like bushes or snowbanks.
Crash scene: park clear, warn traffic, call help, stay with injured, no smoking near scene.
If involved: remain at scene, give reasonable help, report to police if damage over $1,000 or injury; exchange name/address, registered owner name/address, plate number, insurance.

Graduated licensing: learner and novice stages

Getting a Class 7 learner's licence, co-driver rules, learner and novice restrictions, the road test and graduating to a full Class 5. The handbook says this chapter is background, not test material.

Practise Graduated licensing: learner and novice stages questions Flashcards Official chapter

Ch. 9 Graduated Driver Licensing program, pp. 129–139 (handbook p. 2 says Chs. 9–10 are not tested); yukon.ca Get a driver's licence page (archived 2025-11-13, page modified 2025-07-31)

Learner (Class 7): at least 15; pass vision test and sign and knowledge test; minimum 6 months.
Knowledge test: multiple choice on road signs, rules of the road, safe driving practices; pass mark 80% (p. 131).
Bring fees, identity documents, two documents proving Yukon residency, glasses/contacts. Under 18: legal guardian must come and sign; both prove identity and residency.
Learner restrictions: zero alcohol/drugs for driver and co-driver; valid co-driver at all times; no electronic devices (hand-held or hands-free); driving only 5 a.m. to midnight; L sign visible from behind; log 50 hours; max two passengers including co-driver unless extra passengers are parent, grandparent, spouse, sibling or child; vehicle max 4,000 kg GVW and 7 seats; no towing. Breaking any condition restarts the learner stage.
Co-driver: full-privilege licence for at least 2 years immediately before; zero alcohol/drugs or hours don't count; hours may be logged with different co-drivers.
Road test eligibility: at least 16; Class 7 held continuously for 6 months right before; 50 hours logged. Test about 30 minutes; examiner and driver only. Book only after log book dropped off; pay fee at booking.
Novice (Class 5 novice): at least 18 months in a row (540 days) without violations; zero alcohol/drugs; co-driver required midnight to 5 a.m. (midnight exemption possible); no devices; max 4,000 kg and 9 seats; passengers no more than seatbelts, none in a truck box.
GDL penalties: 7 demerit points → one-month suspension; more points/serious offences → 2 months to a year or more; BAC/drug violations → immediate suspension, possible impoundment; all reset the GDL clock.
yukon.ca: written test fee $20; can retake as early as the next day, $20 again; road test $20.

Your licence, demerits and penalties

Licence classes, carrying and renewing your licence, new residents, demerit point suspensions, impaired driving consequences and vehicle impoundment. Background material, not tested per the handbook.

Practise Your licence, demerits and penalties questions Flashcards Official chapter

Ch. 10 Licensing requirements, pp. 140–149 (not tested per handbook p. 2)

About five years for new drivers to become fully experienced.
Classes and minimum ages: Class 1–4 at 18; Class 5 at 17.5 (two-axle vehicles up to 11,000 kg, towing under 4,550 kg, motorcycles 50 cc and under, ATVs, snowmobiles; full Class 5 is a learner's licence for other classes); Class 6 motorcycles at 17.5; Class 7 learner at 15 (Class 5 and 6 vehicles).
Classes 2–5 may tow trailers up to 4,550 kg; heavier needs Class 1 or heavy trailer endorsement. Heavy RV endorsement over 11,000 kg. Air brake endorsement for air brakes.
Off-road vehicles on/beside/across a road or public trail: learner's licence plus co-driver, or Class 5; machine insured and registered.
Parent/guardian may request restrictions while under 18.
Must carry licence; notify Motor Vehicles of name or address changes (licence and registration); can't lend, alter or use invalid licence; report stolen licence to RCMP.
Licence valid up to five years. Re-test if expired, or suspended/disqualified/cancelled, more than two consecutive years.
Medical reports for Class 5, 6, 7 start at 70, then 75, 80, then every two years.
New residents: may use outside licence for first 120 days; must apply and surrender old licence within 120 days; can't hold two licences. Canadian licence accepted at same class without testing; vision screening for all.
Uniformed officer signals stop → comply, remain stopped until allowed.
Driving uninsured or with expired registration → vehicle may be impounded. Driving without proper licence/contrary to conditions voids insurance.
Outstanding fines can block renewal or lead to suspension.
Impaired: criminal and territorial penalties; court-ordered prohibition; registrar disqualification may be longer; remedial program and ignition interlock at your cost; insurance claims may be denied. Driving while disqualified can mean losing licence eligibility for life.
Impoundment: police can impound a vehicle driven illegally for 30 days or longer; owner pays costs.
Fine amounts are not in the handbook; a yukon.ca news release reports Traffic Safety Act regulations raised several fines from July 1, 2025.

Written in our own words from: Yukon Driver's Basic Handbook: Cars and light trucks

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Yukon Class 7 study guide: common questions

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