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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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

Only if there is a green arrow

Whenever the intersection is empty

Anytime after slowing down

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White lines on the road are used to:

Separate traffic travelling in opposite directions

Mark only crosswalks

Indicate where passing is never allowed

Separate traffic travelling in the same direction

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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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Yellow lines on the road are used to:

Mark pedestrian crosswalks only

Separate traffic travelling in the same direction

Indicate parking zones

Separate traffic travelling in opposite directions

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What is a traffic beacon?

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

A light attached only to school buses

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

Stop and wait for a red light

Ignore pedestrians if you have a green light

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

Proceed quickly before pedestrians step onto the road

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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

At the light pole

At the edge of the sidewalk

Anywhere before the light

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

At the edge of the intersection

Directly under the signal

After entering the intersection

Before the previous block

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

Only when cars are stopped in all directions

When facing a green light

When facing a red light

On a flashing green light

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What does a red traffic light mean?

You may turn left without stopping

You may go if no one else is around

You must slow but not necessarily stop

You must bring your vehicle to a complete stop

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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

Run diagonally to the nearest corner

Turn back immediately

Continue crossing as quickly as possible to a safe area

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

Not stop at all

Stop anywhere before the intersection

Stop in the middle of the intersection

Stop at the crosswalk, marked or not

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

After crossing the crosswalk

At the traffic light pole

At the crosswalk, marked or not

In the middle of the intersection

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What does a flashing yellow beacon indicate?

The road is closed ahead

You must drive with caution

You must stop and then proceed

You must make a right turn only

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

A school zone

A pedestrian crossing ahead

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

A no-passing zone

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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 during daylight hours

Only when directed by a police officer

Without stopping if no one is in 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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What does a green traffic light allow you to do?

Proceed straight only, with no turns allowed

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

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

Stop only if another vehicle is present

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

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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 crosswalk is usually marked by:

A single broken white line across the road

Two parallel yellow lines painted across the road

A series of X symbols

Two parallel white lines painted across the road

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

Your lane will continue unaffected

You are entering a school zone

The lane you are in is ending or exiting

You must stop immediately

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What does a yellow (amber) traffic light mean?

You must turn right

The light is malfunctioning

Speed up to get through the intersection

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

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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 control traffic on side roads only

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

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A white arrow painted on a lane means:

The lane is for buses only

You may move only in the direction of the arrow

You must stop in that lane

You may turn in any direction

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

Wave at the traffic camera

Step into the roadway to trigger the signal

Wait until the light cycles automatically

Use the pushbutton to bring on the walk signal

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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

Indicate a pedestrian-only zone

Mark parking spaces

Show where to stop for a train crossing

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A pedestrian crossing (crossover) is marked by:

A series of broken white lines

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

A single white line across the road

Two yellow lines with arrows

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A stop line is:

Two solid yellow lines in the centre of the road

A single yellow line down the middle of the road

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

Two parallel white lines across the road

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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.