Chapter 4-2: Traffic signs and lights

The free Ontario bus driver practice test for the “Traffic Signs and Lights” chapter is an excellent resource for aspiring bus drivers.

Ontario Bus Driver - Chapter 4-2: Traffic signs and lights

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White lines on the road are used to:

Separate traffic travelling in opposite directions

Indicate where passing is never allowed

Mark only crosswalks

Separate traffic travelling in the same direction

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At a red light, if there is no stop line or crosswalk but there is a sidewalk, where must you stop?

In the intersection

Anywhere before the light

At the light pole

At the edge of the sidewalk

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What does a flashing red beacon above an intersection or stop sign mean?

Proceed as if the light were green

Stop only if another vehicle is present

Slow down but do not stop

You must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe

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What does a flashing yellow beacon indicate?

The road is closed ahead

You must stop and then proceed

You must drive with caution

You must make a right turn only

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Continuity lines that are wider and closer together than regular broken lines mean:

Special lane-use information, such as lane ending or exiting

A no-passing zone

A pedestrian crossing ahead

A school zone

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What does a green traffic light allow you to do?

Turn left only when an arrow appears

Proceed straight only, with no turns allowed

Proceed without yielding to anyone

Go straight, turn left, or turn right after yielding to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection

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May pedestrians cross on a flashing green light or a left-turn green arrow?

No, pedestrians may not cross on those signals

Only if there is no traffic

Only in school zones

Yes, pedestrians may always cross

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At intersections with pedestrian pushbuttons, what must a pedestrian do to get a walk signal?

Step into the roadway to trigger the signal

Use the pushbutton to bring on the walk signal

Wait until the light cycles automatically

Wave at the traffic camera

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Yellow lines on the road are used to:

Mark pedestrian crosswalks only

Indicate parking zones

Separate traffic travelling in opposite directions

Separate traffic travelling in the same direction

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A pedestrian crossing (crossover) is marked by:

Two yellow lines with arrows

A single white line across the road

Two white double parallel lines across the road with an X in each lane approaching it

A series of broken white lines

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What is a key feature of intersection pedestrian signals?

They always stop traffic in all directions for the same length of time

They control traffic on side roads only

They are used only in school zones

They give pedestrians more time to cross than regular traffic lights

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When are you allowed to turn left on a red light (unless a sign prohibits it)?

Whenever the intersection is empty

Anytime after slowing down

When moving from a one-way road onto a one-way road, after a complete stop and when the way is clear

Only if there is a green arrow

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What is a key feature of bilingual signs?

They appear only on highways

Messages may appear in both English and French on the same sign or on consecutive signs

They only show symbols with no words

They use only English in designated areas

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A crosswalk is usually marked by:

Two parallel white lines painted across the road

A single broken white line across the road

A series of X symbols

Two parallel yellow lines painted across the road

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If there is no stop line at an intersection but there is a crosswalk, you must:

Stop in the middle of the intersection

Not stop at all

Stop anywhere before the intersection

Stop at the crosswalk, marked or not

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What is the symbol for pedestrians to walk at an intersection with pedestrian signals?

A white walking symbol

A red hand

A green circle

A yellow triangle

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A white arrow painted on a lane means:

You may turn in any direction

You may move only in the direction of the arrow

You must stop in that lane

The lane is for buses only

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A stop line is:

Two parallel white lines across the road

A single white line painted across the road showing where you must stop

Two solid yellow lines in the centre of the road

A single yellow line down the middle of the road

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If continuity lines appear on your left side, it generally means:

You must stop immediately

You are entering a school zone

The lane you are in is ending or exiting

Your lane will continue unaffected

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What does a red traffic light mean?

You may go if no one else is around

You may turn left without stopping

You must bring your vehicle to a complete stop

You must slow but not necessarily stop

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When are you allowed to turn right on a red light (unless a sign prohibits it)?

Only during daylight hours

Without stopping if no one is in the intersection

After coming to a complete stop and waiting until the way is clear

Only when directed by a police officer

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What does a flashing or steady orange hand symbol mean for pedestrians?

They may cross only halfway

They have priority over turning vehicles

They may start to cross but must hurry

They must not begin to cross

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What does a yellow (amber) traffic light mean?

The light is malfunctioning

You must turn right

The red light is about to appear; stop if you can safely, otherwise proceed with caution

Speed up to get through the intersection

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When turning left or right on a green light, what must you do?

Proceed quickly before pedestrians step onto the road

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing the intersection

Ignore pedestrians if you have a green light

Stop and wait for a red light

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At a red light, if there is no stop line, crosswalk, or sidewalk, where must you stop?

After entering the intersection

Directly under the signal

Before the previous block

At the edge of the intersection

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At intersections with traffic lights but no pedestrian signals, when may pedestrians cross?

On a flashing green light

When facing a red light

Only when cars are stopped in all directions

When facing a green light

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What is a traffic beacon?

A rotating light used only on emergency vehicles

A set of three coloured lights for normal traffic control

A light attached only to school buses

A single flashing light hung over an intersection or placed over signs or on obstacles in the road

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What should pedestrians do if they have already started crossing and the hand signal appears?

Continue crossing as quickly as possible to a safe area

Turn back immediately

Stop in the middle of the road

Run diagonally to the nearest corner

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At a red light, where must you stop if there is no stop line but there is a crosswalk?

In the middle of the intersection

At the crosswalk, marked or not

At the traffic light pole

After crossing the crosswalk

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Two solid lines painted on the pavement near fixed objects such as bridge piers or concrete islands are used to:

Mark parking spaces

Show where to stop for a train crossing

Indicate a pedestrian-only zone

Guide traffic away from the fixed objects

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This section focuses on helping candidates recognize and interpret various road signs and traffic signals they will encounter on the road. By practicing with these questions, drivers improve their ability to respond correctly to regulatory, warning, and informational signs, as well as traffic light signals. Using free practice tests helps drivers prepare for the official exam, boosting both knowledge and confidence. Ultimately, mastering this chapter is essential for passing the test and ensuring road safety in Ontario.