Section 4: Driving through intersections

The “Driving through intersections” section of the Ontario written driving test assesses your understanding of rules and safety at road crossings.

Ontario Driving Test - Section 4: Driving through intersections

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What does a yield sign mean?

You must speed up to merge.

You have the right-of-way over all other traffic.

You must stop completely for 3 seconds.

You must slow down or stop if necessary and yield to traffic.

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What are the two main types of intersections mentioned in the text?

Major and Minor

Lighted and Unlighted

Controlled and Uncontrolled

Urban and Rural

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When approaching an intersection, what are you advised to look carefully for?

Mainly for police officers directing traffic.

The shortest path through the intersection.

Only other motor vehicles and traffic lights.

Pedestrians, cyclists, other vehicles, and all traffic control signs and signals.

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At an intersection with stop signs at all corners, who has the right-of-way?

The vehicle that arrives last.

The vehicle turning right.

The vehicle on the main road.

The first vehicle to come to a complete stop.

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When turning left at an intersection, you must wait for:

A gap in traffic of at least 100 meters.

Approaching traffic to pass or turn and for pedestrians to cross.

Only for pedestrians to cross.

Only the traffic light to turn green.

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The rule about not entering a blocked intersection does not apply if you are...

Following a bus.

Turning left or right.

In a hurry.

Driving a large vehicle.

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According to the text, what is an important thing to remember about signalling?

Signalling does not give you the right-of-way; you must ensure the way is clear.

You only need to signal if other cars are present.

Signalling is optional when turning.

Signalling automatically gives you the right-of-way.

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At a controlled intersection with a green light that has been green for a while, what should you be prepared to do?

Stop when the light turns yellow.

Maintain your speed regardless of how long it's been green.

Speed up to get through before it changes.

Honk your horn to warn other drivers.

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What should drivers bear in mind about children near traffic?

Children are not allowed near intersections.

Children always follow traffic laws.

Children will always wait for a crossing guard.

Children are often unaware of traffic laws.

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If you are too close to an intersection to stop safely when the light turns yellow, what should you do?

Reverse back to the stop line.

Stop abruptly in the intersection.

Wait for it to turn red and then proceed.

Drive through the intersection with caution.

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What defines a controlled intersection?

It is monitored by traffic cameras.

It has traffic lights, yield signs, or stop signs.

It has painted lines on the road.

It is located in a busy downtown area.

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What must you do at a controlled intersection where you face a stop sign?

Come to a complete stop and proceed only when the way is clear.

Stop only if there is cross-traffic.

Yield to traffic on your left.

Slow down and proceed if the way is clear.

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What is the recommended action when driving through an intersection on a green light?

Stop in the middle to check for traffic.

Change lanes within the intersection.

Drive carefully through at a steady speed.

Accelerate quickly.

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When turning right, what should you check your blind spot for?

Cars far behind you.

Police vehicles.

Cyclists approaching from behind.

The color of the traffic light.

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When you approach an intersection on a main road that is blocked with traffic, what is the correct action?

Honk to make the traffic ahead move.

Enter the intersection and wait for traffic to move.

Find an alternative route immediately.

Stop before entering the intersection and wait for it to clear.

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What is a key feature of an uncontrolled intersection?

They always have a police officer directing traffic.

They are only found on highways.

They have flashing yellow lights.

They have no signs or traffic lights.

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What is the rule regarding pedestrian crossovers?

You must yield and wait for pedestrians to completely cross the road.

You can proceed if the pedestrian is on the other side of the road.

Pedestrians must yield to vehicles.

You only need to slow down.

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When may cycling on the sidewalk be permitted?

If permitted by local bylaw.

At any time the cyclist chooses.

It is never permitted.

Only on weekends.

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Besides roadways, what other areas should you scan as you approach an intersection?

Sidewalks and paths/trails.

Rooftops and balconies.

The interior of other cars.

Only the lane directly in front of you.

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At an uncontrolled intersection, if two vehicles arrive from different roads at the same time, who has the right-of-way?

The vehicle on the right.

The vehicle that is traveling faster.

The vehicle on the left.

The vehicle that is larger.

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What does the term 'yielding the right-of-way' mean?

It means you must let another driver go first.

It means signalling your intention to turn.

It means you should speed up to claim the intersection.

It means you always have the right to go first.

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At an uncontrolled intersection, if you arrive before another vehicle, who has the right-of-way?

The vehicle traveling on the wider road.

The vehicle on the right always has the right-of-way.

The other vehicle.

You do, because you arrived first.

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At a controlled intersection where you face a red light, what must you do?

Stop and then proceed if the way is clear.

Stop only if there is cross-traffic.

Come to a complete stop and wait for the light to turn green.

Slow down and look both ways.

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If two vehicles stop at the same time at a 4-way stop, which vehicle must yield?

Both vehicles must wait for a third vehicle to arrive.

The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left.

The vehicle going straight must yield to the vehicle turning.

The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

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When entering a road from a private road or driveway, you must yield to:

Only vehicles on the road.

No one, as you have the right-of-way.

Vehicles on the road and pedestrians on the sidewalk.

Only pedestrians on the sidewalk.

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You’ll be tested on when to yield the right-of-way, recognize traffic signals, and obey stop signs. Questions may focus on handling uncontrolled intersections, making safe left and right turns, and watching for pedestrians or cyclists. Knowledge of the proper use of signals, checking for blind spots, and the importance of slowing down when approaching intersections is crucial. Mastery of these concepts ensures you can navigate intersections safely and prevent collisions on Ontario’s roads.