Section 14a: Traffic Signs and Lights

The Ontario driver knowledge test includes a crucial section on “Traffic Signs and Lights.” This part evaluates your understanding of the many signs, signals, and road markings encountered while driving.

Ontario Driving Test - Section 14a: Traffic Signs and Lights

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At a solid green light, who must you yield to when turning left or right?

Only vehicles already in the intersection.

Only pedestrians crossing the intersection.

No one, as you have the right-of-way.

Both vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection.

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What kind of information do signs with a green background and white letters usually provide?

Information about distances and destinations.

Directions that must be obeyed.

Warnings about temporary road work.

Guidance to public facilities and services.

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When facing a left-turn green arrow shown with a red light, what are you allowed to do?

Go straight or turn right.

You must wait for the main light to turn green.

Turn left, but also go straight.

You may turn left from the left-turn lane.

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What is a 'simultaneous left turn' situation?

You and vehicles from the opposite direction both have a left-turn green arrow.

You turn left at the same time as pedestrians are crossing.

You and the car behind you turn left at the same time.

You turn left while oncoming traffic goes straight.

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What are High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes for?

Only for commercial trucks and delivery vans.

Any vehicle that wants to drive faster.

Emergency vehicles only.

Public vehicles or passenger vehicles with a minimum number of occupants.

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What must drivers and pedestrians do at a transit priority signal?

Stop and wait for the regular green light.

Only transit vehicles must obey this signal.

Proceed as normal.

Yield to public transit vehicles.

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What should pedestrians do when they see a flashing green light?

Wait for a solid green light.

Cross with caution.

Not cross unless a pedestrian signal indicates they can.

Cross the street quickly.

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What must a driver do when facing a solid yellow light?

Prepare to turn left immediately.

Speed up to clear the intersection.

Stop if it can be done safely.

Always continue through the intersection.

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

Ten feet before the intersection.

Wherever you can safely see oncoming traffic.

In the middle of the intersection.

At the edge of the sidewalk or, if none, at the edge of the intersection.

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According to the text, what is the primary purpose of traffic signs?

To primarily guide public transit vehicles.

To provide information about the law, warn of dangers, and help with directions.

To decorate the roadside and indicate city boundaries.

To only show the speed limit and stop locations.

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Which type of sign warns of unusual temporary conditions like road work?

High Occupancy Vehicle signs

Regulatory signs

Information and direction signs

Temporary condition signs

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What is the general description of regulatory signs?

Diamond-shaped with an orange background.

Usually rectangular or square with a white or black background.

Always green and rectangular.

Circular with a yellow background.

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Signs with different colors, other than green, guide you to what?

Only to other cities and towns.

To highway exits only.

To facilities, services, and attractions.

To dangerous road conditions.

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What is the purpose of traffic lights?

To indicate the location of emergency services.

To tell drivers and pedestrians what they must do at intersections and along roads.

To help vehicles find parking.

To control the speed of traffic only.

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If you are in an intersection waiting to turn left and the light turns red, what should you do?

Reverse out of the intersection.

Complete your turn when it is safe to do so.

Stop immediately in the intersection.

Wait for the next green light before moving.

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What does a green circle on a regulatory sign mean?

Yield to oncoming traffic.

You may or must do the activity shown inside the ring.

You are approaching a park or recreational area.

The activity inside the ring is prohibited.

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What three elements are included in traffic laws to direct road users?

Road maps, GPS devices, and traffic reports.

Traffic signs, lights, and pavement markings.

Driver's licenses, car horns, and headlights.

Speed limits, vehicle registration, and insurance.

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Under what condition are you permitted to turn left on a red light?

When moving from a two-way road onto a one-way road.

When moving from a one-way road onto a one-way road, after a complete stop.

It is never permissible to turn left on a red light.

At any intersection after stopping.

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What is the meaning of a solid red light?

You must come to a complete stop.

Stop if you can do so safely.

Yield to oncoming traffic.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

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What is the typical shape and color of temporary condition signs?

Diamond-shaped with an orange background.

Square with a white background.

Rectangular with a green background.

Circular with a red border.

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What does a transit priority signal look like?

A green letter 'T'.

A red vertical bar on a white background.

A white vertical bar on a dark background.

A flashing yellow circle.

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What does a red circle with a line through it on a sign signify?

The activity shown is not allowed.

A special activity is permitted.

Stop ahead.

The sign is a temporary warning.

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When can you legally turn right on a red light?

Only when a sign specifically permits it.

Anytime, as long as you slow down.

After coming to a complete stop and waiting until the way is clear, unless a sign prohibits it.

Only between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.

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What does a yellow arrow after a left-turn green arrow indicate?

You have more time to complete your turn.

Oncoming traffic is now permitted to turn left.

The green light for through traffic is about to appear.

You may now go straight.

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What does a flashing green light or a left-pointing green arrow signify?

Oncoming traffic has a green light.

Only a left turn is permitted.

It is an advanced green, and oncoming traffic faces a red light.

The traffic lights are malfunctioning.

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You’ll need to recognize regulatory, warning, and informational signs, as well as the meaning of different traffic lights and lane markings. Knowing how to respond to stop, yield, and pedestrian signals is essential for safe driving. Mastering this section not only helps you pass the test but also ensures you can navigate Ontario’s roads confidently, promoting safety for yourself and others.