Section 4: Driving through intersections

The “Driving through intersections” section of the Ontario written driving test assesses your understanding of rules and safety at road crossings.

Ontario Driving Test - Section 4: Driving through intersections

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When you approach an intersection on a main road that is blocked with traffic, what is the correct action?

Enter the intersection and wait for traffic to move.

Honk to make the traffic ahead move.

Stop before entering the intersection and wait for it to clear.

Find an alternative route immediately.

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When turning left at an intersection, you must wait for:

Only the traffic light to turn green.

Approaching traffic to pass or turn and for pedestrians to cross.

A gap in traffic of at least 100 meters.

Only for pedestrians to cross.

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When may cycling on the sidewalk be permitted?

Only on weekends.

At any time the cyclist chooses.

It is never permitted.

If permitted by local bylaw.

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What does the term 'yielding the right-of-way' mean?

It means signalling your intention to turn.

It means you should speed up to claim the intersection.

It means you always have the right to go first.

It means you must let another driver go first.

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What is a key feature of an uncontrolled intersection?

They have no signs or traffic lights.

They are only found on highways.

They have flashing yellow lights.

They always have a police officer directing traffic.

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At an uncontrolled intersection, if you arrive before another vehicle, who has the right-of-way?

You do, because you arrived first.

The vehicle traveling on the wider road.

The other vehicle.

The vehicle on the right always has the right-of-way.

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If you are too close to an intersection to stop safely when the light turns yellow, what should you do?

Stop abruptly in the intersection.

Drive through the intersection with caution.

Reverse back to the stop line.

Wait for it to turn red and then proceed.

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What is the rule regarding pedestrian crossovers?

You must yield and wait for pedestrians to completely cross the road.

You can proceed if the pedestrian is on the other side of the road.

You only need to slow down.

Pedestrians must yield to vehicles.

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What should drivers bear in mind about children near traffic?

Children are often unaware of traffic laws.

Children always follow traffic laws.

Children are not allowed near intersections.

Children will always wait for a crossing guard.

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When approaching an intersection, what are you advised to look carefully for?

The shortest path through the intersection.

Pedestrians, cyclists, other vehicles, and all traffic control signs and signals.

Only other motor vehicles and traffic lights.

Mainly for police officers directing traffic.

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If two vehicles stop at the same time at a 4-way stop, which vehicle must yield?

The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left.

The vehicle going straight must yield to the vehicle turning.

Both vehicles must wait for a third vehicle to arrive.

The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

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When entering a road from a private road or driveway, you must yield to:

Only vehicles on the road.

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

Vehicles on the road and pedestrians on the sidewalk.

Only pedestrians on the sidewalk.

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What are the two main types of intersections mentioned in the text?

Lighted and Unlighted

Controlled and Uncontrolled

Urban and Rural

Major and Minor

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According to the text, what is an important thing to remember about signalling?

Signalling is optional when turning.

You only need to signal if other cars are present.

Signalling automatically gives you the right-of-way.

Signalling does not give you the right-of-way; you must ensure the way is clear.

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What does a yield sign mean?

You must stop completely for 3 seconds.

You must slow down or stop if necessary and yield to traffic.

You must speed up to merge.

You have the right-of-way over all other traffic.

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At an intersection with stop signs at all corners, who has the right-of-way?

The vehicle that arrives last.

The first vehicle to come to a complete stop.

The vehicle turning right.

The vehicle on the main road.

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What is the recommended action when driving through an intersection on a green light?

Stop in the middle to check for traffic.

Accelerate quickly.

Drive carefully through at a steady speed.

Change lanes within the intersection.

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Besides roadways, what other areas should you scan as you approach an intersection?

Sidewalks and paths/trails.

Rooftops and balconies.

Only the lane directly in front of you.

The interior of other cars.

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At a controlled intersection with a green light that has been green for a while, what should you be prepared to do?

Speed up to get through before it changes.

Maintain your speed regardless of how long it's been green.

Honk your horn to warn other drivers.

Stop when the light turns yellow.

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The rule about not entering a blocked intersection does not apply if you are...

Driving a large vehicle.

Following a bus.

Turning left or right.

In a hurry.

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When turning right, what should you check your blind spot for?

Police vehicles.

The color of the traffic light.

Cars far behind you.

Cyclists approaching from behind.

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At a controlled intersection where you face a red light, what must you do?

Come to a complete stop and wait for the light to turn green.

Stop only if there is cross-traffic.

Slow down and look both ways.

Stop and then proceed if the way is clear.

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What must you do at a controlled intersection where you face a stop sign?

Stop only if there is cross-traffic.

Slow down and proceed if the way is clear.

Come to a complete stop and proceed only when the way is clear.

Yield to traffic on your left.

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What defines a controlled intersection?

It has painted lines on the road.

It has traffic lights, yield signs, or stop signs.

It is located in a busy downtown area.

It is monitored by traffic cameras.

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At an uncontrolled intersection, if two vehicles arrive from different roads at the same time, who has the right-of-way?

The vehicle on the right.

The vehicle that is larger.

The vehicle that is traveling faster.

The vehicle on the left.

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You’ll be tested on when to yield the right-of-way, recognize traffic signals, and obey stop signs. Questions may focus on handling uncontrolled intersections, making safe left and right turns, and watching for pedestrians or cyclists. Knowledge of the proper use of signals, checking for blind spots, and the importance of slowing down when approaching intersections is crucial. Mastery of these concepts ensures you can navigate intersections safely and prevent collisions on Ontario’s roads.