Section 13: Driving efficiently

The Ontario driver knowledge test features a “Driving Efficiently” section to teach new drivers about responsible and eco-friendly driving habits.

Ontario Driving Test - Section 13: Driving efficiently

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Which of the following is listed as a risky driving behavior to avoid?

Driving in the right-most lane

Using your turn signals early

Making sudden lane changes

Yielding the right-of-way

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What is one way to plan ahead to drive more efficiently?

Check the stock market before you leave

Combine several errands into one trip

Leave for your destination at the last possible minute

Always take the shortest route, regardless of traffic

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For longer trips, what is presented as an environmentally friendly alternative to driving alone?

Flying in an airplane

Driving at night

Renting a larger vehicle

Public transit

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What is the first tip on the list of '10 ways you can help make Ontario’s roads the safest'?

Always wear your seatbelt

Don't drink and drive

Obey the speed limits

Keep a two-second space

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What is the recommended action if you are tired, upset, or sick?

Don't drive

Drink coffee and proceed with your trip

Listen to loud music to stay awake

Drive slowly in the right lane

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What two things can help improve fuel efficiency on the freeway?

Topping off your fuel tank and removing your mirrors

Following a large truck and using your high beams

Opening your windows and driving in the fast lane

Using your vehicle’s overdrive gear and cruise control

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According to the text, what is the primary cause of global warming?

Too much carbon dioxide and other gases trapping heat in the atmosphere

Soot particles absorbing sunlight

The depletion of the ozone layer

Acid rain damaging forests

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What is a suggested way to cut distractions while driving?

Use a hands-free phone

Don't overcrowd the vehicle or play loud music

Plan your route while you are driving

Only listen to talk radio

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What is a benefit of keeping your tires properly inflated?

It reduces your fuel bill, emissions, and tire wear.

It improves the vehicle's aerodynamics.

It helps the air conditioning run more efficiently.

It makes the engine warm up faster.

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What should you do with unnecessary weight in your vehicle to improve efficiency?

Remove it from the vehicle

Move it to the front of the vehicle

Secure it on a roof rack

Store it in the back seat

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What is a major health hazard caused by smog?

Skin conditions

Respiratory ailments

Digestive problems

Hearing loss

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Why should you avoid “topping-off” the tank when refueling?

Spilled fuel releases harmful vapours.

It reduces the engine's efficiency.

It makes the vehicle too heavy.

It can damage the fuel gauge.

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When is using your air conditioning more fuel-efficient than opening your windows?

At high speeds

At low speeds

In city and stop-and-go traffic

During cold weather

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How can you maintain your vehicle's aerodynamics at high speeds?

Drive with the tailgate down on a truck

Remove roof racks when not in use

Open the windows instead of using vents

Keep heavy baggage in the vehicle

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What two pollutants react in sunlight to form ground-level ozone, also known as smog?

Oxides of carbon and sulphur

Carbon dioxide and gasoline

Soot and water vapour

Hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen

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Before entering an intersection, what areas should you check for traffic?

Only for vehicles, not pedestrians

The lanes to your left and right

All directions, including sidewalks and paths/trails

Only the road directly in front of you

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What combines with water vapour to form acid rain?

Oxides of sulphur and nitrogen

Carbon dioxide and ground-level ozone

Gasoline and diesel fumes

Hydrocarbons and soot

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What is the primary reason for having your vehicle's alignment checked regularly?

To ensure the steering wheel is straight

To improve the performance of the cruise control

To prevent fluid leaks

To reduce uneven tire wear and fuel consumption

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Despite giving off less carbon dioxide than larger vehicles, why are cars responsible for nearly half the carbon dioxide from all transportation?

Cars release a different type of carbon dioxide.

So many people own cars and drive them so often.

Cars burn fuel at a higher temperature.

Car engines are less efficient than truck engines.

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According to the '10 ways' list, what should you do when road and weather conditions are poor?

Slow down

Use your cruise control

Follow other vehicles more closely

Turn on your interior lights

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Which of the following maintenance issues can substantially increase fuel consumption?

An overly loud stereo system

Low windshield washer fluid

Worn spark plugs or dragging brakes

A dirty air filter

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Why should you avoid starting your vehicle unnecessarily?

It uses up a significant amount of transmission fluid.

It drains the battery quickly.

A large burst of pollutants is emitted when a cold engine is started.

It can damage the vehicle's aerodynamics.

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What is the recommended minimum following distance between your vehicle and the one ahead?

One car length

10 meters

A two-second space

A five-second space

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Which of the following is NOT a pollutant mentioned as being given off by gasoline and diesel vehicles?

Hydrocarbons

Oxides of nitrogen

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Soot

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What should you do with any fluid leaks found on your vehicle?

Try to patch them yourself with tape

Top off the fluid more frequently

Have them checked by a specialist

Ignore them unless they are large

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Why is it recommended to avoid driving during rush hours?

It causes more wear on your tires.

It increases the risk of acid rain.

There are more smog alerts during rush hour.

It takes less time, uses less fuel, and releases fewer emissions.

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If you are in doubt at an intersection, what does the handbook suggest you do?

Wait for all traffic to stop completely

Honk to alert other drivers of your presence

Let the other driver go first - yield the right-of-way

Proceed quickly to clear the intersection

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What is the maximum recommended time to idle your vehicle before turning it off?

10 seconds

30 seconds

5 minutes

1 minute

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What two actions are required to properly check your blind spot before changing lanes?

Check your rearview and side mirrors only

Slow down and check your GPS

Look in your mirror and over your shoulder

Honk your horn and flash your lights

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What is an environmentally friendly alternative for short trips?

Driving during off-peak hours

Walking or cycling

Carpooling

Taking a bus

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This part of the test emphasizes smooth acceleration and braking, maintaining steady speeds, and reducing unnecessary idling. It also covers proper tire maintenance, vehicle load management, and planning routes to avoid traffic congestion. Understanding these principles not only helps you pass the test but also saves fuel, lowers emissions, and reduces wear on your vehicle. Efficient driving is essential for both personal savings and the protection of Ontario’s environment for future generations.