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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What is a key feature of bilingual signs?

They appear only on highways

They use only English in designated areas

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

They only show symbols with no words

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

Only if there is a green arrow

Anytime after slowing down

Whenever the intersection is empty

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

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What does a yellow (amber) traffic light mean?

You must turn right

Speed up to get through the intersection

The light is malfunctioning

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

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

Stop only if another vehicle is present

Proceed as if the light were green

Slow down but do not stop

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

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

When facing a green light

Only when cars are stopped in all directions

On a flashing green light

When facing a red light

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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

Yes, pedestrians may always cross

Only in school zones

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

A yellow triangle

A white walking symbol

A green circle

A red hand

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White lines on the road are used to:

Mark only crosswalks

Separate traffic travelling in the same direction

Indicate where passing is never allowed

Separate traffic travelling in opposite directions

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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

Stop at the crosswalk, marked or not

Stop anywhere before the intersection

Not stop at all

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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?

At the edge of the sidewalk

In the intersection

Anywhere before the light

At the light pole

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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

Wait until the light cycles automatically

Wave at the traffic camera

Use the pushbutton to bring on the walk signal

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

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

Only when directed by a police officer

Only during daylight hours

Without stopping if no one is in the intersection

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A crosswalk is usually marked by:

Two parallel yellow lines painted across the road

A series of X symbols

A single broken white line across the road

Two parallel white lines painted across the road

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

Stop in the middle of the road

Continue crossing as quickly as possible to a safe area

Turn back immediately

Run diagonally to the nearest corner

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A stop line is:

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

A single yellow line down the middle of the road

Two solid yellow lines in the centre of the road

Two parallel white lines across the road

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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

Ignore pedestrians if you have a green light

Stop and wait for a red light

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

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

They have priority over turning vehicles

They must not begin to cross

They may cross only halfway

They may start to cross but must hurry

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

Directly under the signal

At the edge of the intersection

After entering the intersection

Before the previous block

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What does a green traffic light allow you to do?

Turn left only when an arrow appears

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

Proceed without yielding to anyone

Proceed straight only, with no turns allowed

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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 school zone

A pedestrian crossing ahead

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

Indicate a pedestrian-only zone

Show where to stop for a train crossing

Guide traffic away from the fixed objects

Mark parking spaces

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What is a key feature of intersection pedestrian signals?

They give pedestrians more time to cross than regular traffic lights

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

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

You must stop immediately

The lane you are in is ending or exiting

You are entering a school zone

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 must bring your vehicle to a complete stop

You may turn left without stopping

You must slow but not necessarily stop

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

A light attached only to school buses

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

At the crosswalk, marked or not

After crossing the crosswalk

At the traffic light pole

In the middle of the intersection

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What does a flashing yellow beacon indicate?

You must stop and then proceed

You must drive with caution

The road is closed ahead

You must make a right turn only

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A pedestrian crossing (crossover) is marked by:

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

A series of broken white lines

A single white line across the road

Two yellow lines with arrows

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Yellow lines on the road are used to:

Indicate parking zones

Separate traffic travelling in opposite directions

Mark pedestrian crosswalks only

Separate traffic travelling in the same direction

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A white arrow painted on a lane means:

The lane is for buses only

You may turn in any direction

You must stop in that lane

You may move only in the direction of the arrow

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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.