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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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.

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

High-beam lights are most effective.

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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 cause your engine to stall.

It can polish your car's paint.

It can improve your tire grip.

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Why should you increase your following distance in the rain?

To see if the vehicle behind you is too close.

To allow the road to dry in front of you.

To save fuel.

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

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

150 metres

100 metres

200 metres

60 metres

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

Turn off all your lights to save battery.

Speed up to get through the fog patch quickly.

Pull completely off the road into a safe area.

Stop in your lane with your hazard lights on.

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What is 'hydroplaning'?

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

When your engine stalls from driving through a deep puddle.

When your windshield wipers fail during heavy rain.

When your brakes get wet and become less effective.

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

Both your emergency flashers and low-beam headlights.

Only your high-beam headlights.

No lights should be on.

Only your emergency flashers.

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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

Strong winds

High humidity

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

Keep your interior lights on.

Open your windows slightly.

Use your sun visor.

Keep windows and mirrors clean using your defroster and wipers.

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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 feel tired.

Every five minutes as a precaution.

When you are on a straight section of road.

When you come to a curve or hilltop.

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What is glare defined as in the text?

The normal brightness of the sun.

Dazzling light that makes it hard to see.

A reflection from your dashboard.

A problem that only occurs at night.

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

Turn off your cell phone.

Turn up the radio to stay alert.

Talk to a passenger about the fog.

Focus only on the car directly in front.

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

It is illegal to use high beams in the fog.

Low beams are brighter in foggy conditions.

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

High beams use too much battery power.

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

Use your high-beam headlights.

Drive very close to the car in front of you.

Start your trip earlier than planned.

Delay your trip until the fog clears.

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

Honk your horn to alert other drivers.

Speed up to get through it quickly.

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

Keep your sunglasses on to reduce glare.

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Why should you avoid driving through puddles?

It can clean your tires too much.

The water is always deeper than it looks.

A puddle can hide a large pothole.

It can make your car look dirty.

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What is a primary defense against hydroplaning?

Having good tires with deep tread and slowing down.

Turning the air conditioning on.

Driving in the center of the lane.

Using cruise control.

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

150 metres

60 metres

200 metres

100 metres

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When are road surfaces most slippery during a rainfall?

After it has been raining for an hour.

When the sun comes out after the rain.

As the first drops of rain fall.

Immediately after the rain stops.

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

The moon

The headlights of other cars

Streetlights

Reflective road signs

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What does it mean to 'overdrive your headlights'?

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.

Driving with your high beams on in the city.

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

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

Down at the centre line of the road.

At your rearview mirror.

Directly at the oncoming lights.

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

The centre line.

The left edge of the road.

The right edge of the road.

The tracks of the car in front of you.

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

Speed up to get away from them.

Pull over when it is safe to do so.

Maintain a steady, slow speed.

Tap your brakes gently as a warning.

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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.