Chapter 4-2: Traffic signs and lights

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

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

Guide traffic away from the fixed objects

Mark parking spaces

Indicate a pedestrian-only zone

Show where to stop for a train crossing

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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 slow but not necessarily stop

You must bring your vehicle to a complete stop

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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

Wave at the traffic camera

Use the pushbutton to bring on the walk signal

Wait until the light cycles automatically

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What is a key feature of intersection pedestrian signals?

They are used only in school zones

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

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What is a key feature of bilingual signs?

They appear only on highways

They only show symbols with no words

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

They use only English in designated areas

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Yellow lines on the road are used to:

Mark pedestrian crosswalks only

Separate traffic travelling in the same direction

Separate traffic travelling in opposite directions

Indicate parking 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

Your lane will continue unaffected

You are entering a school zone

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

Slow down but do not stop

Proceed as if the light were green

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

Stop only if another vehicle is present

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

A no-passing zone

A pedestrian crossing ahead

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

A school zone

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What does a flashing yellow beacon indicate?

You must make a right turn only

You must drive with caution

You must stop and then proceed

The road is closed ahead

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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 traffic light pole

At the crosswalk, marked or not

In the middle of the intersection

After crossing the crosswalk

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

Stop anywhere before the intersection

Not stop at all

Stop at the crosswalk, marked or not

Stop in the middle of the intersection

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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 yellow triangle

A green circle

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White lines on the road are used to:

Mark only crosswalks

Separate traffic travelling in the same direction

Separate traffic travelling in opposite directions

Indicate where passing is never allowed

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A white arrow painted on a lane means:

You may turn in any direction

The lane is for buses only

You must stop in that lane

You may move only in the direction of the arrow

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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?

Anywhere before the light

At the edge of the sidewalk

In the intersection

At the light pole

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

When facing a red light

Only when cars are stopped in all directions

On a flashing green light

When facing a green light

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

They have priority over turning vehicles

They may start to cross but must hurry

They may cross only halfway

They must not begin to cross

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What does a green traffic light allow you to do?

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

Turn left only when an arrow appears

Proceed without yielding to anyone

Proceed straight only, with no turns allowed

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A stop line is:

Two solid yellow lines in the centre of the road

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

A single yellow line down the middle of the road

Two parallel white lines across 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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A pedestrian crossing (crossover) is marked by:

A single white line across the road

Two yellow lines with arrows

A series of broken white lines

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

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What does a yellow (amber) traffic light mean?

Speed up to get through the intersection

You must turn right

The light is malfunctioning

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

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

Only if there is no traffic

Yes, pedestrians may always cross

Only in school zones

No, pedestrians may not cross on those signals

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What is a traffic beacon?

A light attached only to school buses

A rotating light used only on emergency vehicles

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

A set of three coloured lights for normal traffic control

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

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

Whenever the intersection is empty

Only if there is a green arrow

Anytime after slowing down

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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

Two parallel yellow lines painted across the road

A series of X symbols

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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

Before the previous block

Directly under the signal

At the edge of the intersection

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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

Without stopping if no one is in the intersection

Only when directed by a police officer

Only during daylight hours

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

Ignore pedestrians if you have a green light

Proceed quickly before pedestrians step onto the road

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

Stop and wait for a red light

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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.