Section 11a: Driving at night and in bad weather

The free Ontario driving practice test includes a vital section called “Driving at night and in bad weather.” This part helps new drivers learn how to adjust to reduced visibility, slippery roads, and challenging conditions.

Ontario Driving Test - Section 11a: Driving at night and in bad weather

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Besides rain, what other weather condition mentioned requires you to slow down due to reduced visibility?

Snow or fog

Extreme heat

High humidity

Strong winds

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When are road surfaces most slippery during a rainfall?

Immediately after the rain stops.

After it has been raining for an hour.

When the sun comes out after the rain.

As the first drops of rain fall.

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What is a key 'REMEMBER' point for driving in fog?

Watch your speed as you may be going faster than you think.

You are likely going slower than you think.

High-beam lights are most effective.

It is safest to stop on the road if you can't see.

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If you pull off the road in dense fog, which lights should be on?

Only your high-beam headlights.

Only your emergency flashers.

Both your emergency flashers and low-beam headlights.

No lights should be on.

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Why should you use low-beam headlights instead of high beams in fog?

High beams use too much battery power.

Low beams are brighter in foggy conditions.

It is illegal to use high beams in the fog.

High beams reflect off the moisture droplets, making it harder to see.

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What does it mean to 'overdrive your headlights'?

Driving with your high beams on in the city.

Using headlights that are too bright for road conditions.

Forgetting to turn on your headlights at dusk.

Going so fast that your stopping distance is farther than you can see with your headlights.

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What should you do to maximize your vision in rain or fog?

Keep your interior lights on.

Keep windows and mirrors clean using your defroster and wipers.

Open your windows slightly.

Use your sun visor.

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When driving in fog, what part of the road should you use as a guide?

The right edge of the road.

The centre line.

The tracks of the car in front of you.

The left edge of the road.

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If fog becomes too dense to continue driving, what should you do?

Pull completely off the road into a safe area.

Turn off all your lights to save battery.

Speed up to get through the fog patch quickly.

Stop in your lane with your hazard lights on.

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Within how many metres of an oncoming vehicle should you switch to your low-beam headlights?

200 metres

150 metres

100 metres

60 metres

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What should you do when you enter a tunnel on a bright day?

Honk your horn to alert other drivers.

Slow down, remove sunglasses, and turn on your headlights.

Speed up to get through it quickly.

Keep your sunglasses on to reduce glare.

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When following another vehicle, you should use your low-beam headlights if you are within:

60 metres

150 metres

100 metres

200 metres

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Why should you avoid driving through puddles?

It can clean your tires too much.

A puddle can hide a large pothole.

The water is always deeper than it looks.

It can make your car look dirty.

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What is the best course of action if a fog warning is issued before your trip?

Delay your trip until the fog clears.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Start your trip earlier than planned.

Drive very close to the car in front of you.

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Why should you increase your following distance in the rain?

To give yourself more room to stop and avoid spray from the vehicle ahead.

To see if the vehicle behind you is too close.

To save fuel.

To allow the road to dry in front of you.

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According to the text, what can mislead you into believing you can see farther than you really can at night?

Reflective road signs

The moon

The headlights of other cars

Streetlights

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What is a potential consequence of splashing through a puddle mentioned in the text?

It can recharge your car's battery.

It can polish your car's paint.

It can improve your tire grip.

It can cause your engine to stall.

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When meeting an oncoming vehicle with bright headlights at night, where should you look?

Directly at the oncoming lights.

Up and beyond and slightly to the right of the oncoming lights.

Down at the centre line of the road.

At your rearview mirror.

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What is glare defined as in the text?

A reflection from your dashboard.

The normal brightness of the sun.

Dazzling light that makes it hard to see.

A problem that only occurs at night.

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On country roads at night, when should you switch to low beams even if you don't see another car?

When you come to a curve or hilltop.

Every five minutes as a precaution.

When you are on a straight section of road.

When you feel tired.

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If a vehicle is following you too closely in the fog, what should you NOT do?

Pull over when it is safe to do so.

Maintain a steady, slow speed.

Speed up to get away from them.

Tap your brakes gently as a warning.

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What is 'hydroplaning'?

When your engine stalls from driving through a deep puddle.

When your brakes get wet and become less effective.

When your tires ride on top of water, losing contact with the road.

When your windshield wipers fail during heavy rain.

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What should you NOT do when driving in fog?

Slow down gradually.

Increase your following distance.

Stop on the travelled portion of the road.

Use your defroster and wipers.

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What is a primary defense against hydroplaning?

Using cruise control.

Turning the air conditioning on.

Having good tires with deep tread and slowing down.

Driving in the center of the lane.

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What is one of the recommended actions for dealing with distractions while driving in fog?

Focus only on the car directly in front.

Turn up the radio to stay alert.

Talk to a passenger about the fog.

Turn off your cell phone.

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Practice questions focus on using headlights correctly, increasing following distance, and recognizing hazards like fog, rain, or snow. By working through this section, you’ll gain the skills to drive safely after dark or during storms. Consistent practice ensures you’re prepared for the official test and ready to handle Ontario’s unpredictable weather, keeping yourself and others safe on the road.