Section 15a: Keeping Your Driver’s Licence

Keeping Your Driver’s Licence in Ontario requires responsible driving and adherence to provincial rules. Drivers must avoid accumulating too many demerit points, which are given for traffic violations.

Ontario Driving Test - Section 15a: Keeping Your Driver’s Licence

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What must you do with your driver's licence whenever you drive?

Memorize the licence number

Keep it in a safe place at home

Carry a photocopy of it

Carry it with you

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What does the text suggest as a way to improve flexibility and maintain strength for safe driving?

Stretching only before long drives

An exercise program recommended by your doctor

Taking certain over-the-counter supplements

Driving more frequently

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For how long can an expired car or motorcycle driver's licence be renewed without taking any tests?

Within two years

Within six months

Within one year

Within three years

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What do you receive immediately after a successful licence renewal application at a ServiceOntario Centre?

A temporary licence

A receipt for the payment

A confirmation email

Your permanent one-piece licence card

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What is the purpose of the in-class screening component for senior drivers?

To test knowledge of traffic signs

To practice for the road test

To better assess their fitness to drive

To determine the renewal fee

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What happens to your permanent driver's licence after you successfully renew it?

You print it from a government website

You pick it up a week later

The temporary licence automatically becomes permanent

It is mailed to you

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What should you do if your licence is due for renewal but you have not received an application form in the mail?

Wait for it to arrive

Call the Ministry of Transportation

Stop driving until it comes

Apply for a brand new licence

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Which of the following is a self-assessment question related to getting lost?

Do I get lost or disoriented on familiar roads?

Do I get nervous behind the wheel?

Do I have difficulty driving through intersections?

Am I experiencing an increasing number of near collisions?

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What might a driver improvement counsellor discuss with a senior driver during the group education session?

Changes to insurance policies

The cost of a new vehicle

Whether a road test or medical information is required

The history of Ontario's driving laws

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Which health issue should be reported to your doctor in relation to driving safety?

A minor headache

Seasonal allergies

A common cold

Unexplained dizziness or fainting spells

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Why is it recommended to avoid driving if you are experiencing pain?

It may cause your insurance rates to increase

It is against the law

It can decrease your ability to concentrate and limit movement

It can make the pain worse

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Besides checking with a doctor, what is another suggestion to make your driving safer?

Buy a car with more safety features

Drive only on familiar roads

Consider taking a driver’s course to refresh your knowledge

Drive with a passenger at all times

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How often are drivers aged 80 or older required to renew their driver's licence?

Every year

Every five years

Every two years

Only when their health changes

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What should you do to ensure your medications do not negatively affect your driving?

Check with your doctor or pharmacist

Only worry about prescription drugs, not over-the-counter ones

Stop taking all medications before driving

Only take half the prescribed dose before driving

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According to the text, which is a common way aging can affect driving safety?

Faster reaction time

Difficulty judging distance and speed

Better vision at night

Improved ability to judge speed

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If a police officer requests your licence, you must:

Produce it for them to inspect

Provide your name and address

Show them a digital copy on your phone

Tell them the licence number

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Which ability is NOT listed as being negatively affected by aging?

Ability to operate vehicle controls

Reaction time

Ability to focus attention for long periods

Vision, especially at night

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What features are present on the one-piece Ontario driver’s licence card?

Signature and address

Photograph and date of birth

Photograph and signature

Photograph and vehicle type

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What is the cost for the licence-renewal requirements (e.g., vision test, education session) for senior drivers?

The cost varies by location

It is covered by provincial health insurance

A flat fee of $50

There is no charge for the requirements, only the renewal fee

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Where should you take your licence renewal application form?

To a designated driving school

To any ServiceOntario Centre

To a local police station

Mail it to the Ministry of Transportation

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Who is ultimately responsible for making sure you have a valid driver's licence?

The driver

ServiceOntario

The Ministry of Transportation

The police

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What is required if your licence has been expired for more than three years?

Take a single road test

Re-apply and meet all graduated licensing requirements

Submit a letter of explanation

Pay a higher renewal fee

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What should you do if you check one or more of the warning signs in the self-assessment test?

Only drive during non-peak hours

Immediately surrender your licence

Ignore it unless you have an accident

Talk to your doctor or family and get their opinions

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Which of these is listed as a self-assessment question to ask about your driving?

Do other motorists frequently honk at me?

Do I drive faster than the speed limit?

Do I enjoy driving as much as I used to?

Have I recently purchased a new car?

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Which of the following is a mandatory part of the renewal process for drivers aged 80 or older?

A 45-minute group education session

A mandatory road test for everyone

An interview with a police officer

A written knowledge test

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If you reach a certain threshold, your licence could be suspended. Regular renewal of your licence is also essential, ensuring your information and photo are up to date. Notify the Ministry of Transportation if your address changes. Obeying traffic laws, driving safely, and attending any required remedial programs help maintain your driving privileges. By respecting these requirements, Ontario drivers can keep their licences valid and active.

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