1. As you approach an intersection, the traffic light is solid red. A white stop line is painted on the road just before the crosswalk. What is the correct procedure?
- A. Stop your vehicle completely before your front wheels cross the white stop line. ✓
- B. Stop with your front wheels on the crosswalk to get a better view of cross-traffic.
- C. Slow down and proceed carefully if no pedestrians are present.
- D. Stop only if there is cross-traffic approaching the intersection.
Rule 1: When facing a solid red light, the Highway Safety Code requires you to bring your vehicle to a complete stop before the stop line. If there is no stop line, you must stop before the crosswalk.
2. You are driving towards an intersection when the traffic light turns from green to solid yellow. You realize you are too close to stop safely before the stop line. What is the correct action to take?
- A. Brake harshly to stop at all costs, even if it means stopping on the crosswalk.
- B. Accelerate rapidly to get through the intersection before the light turns red.
- C. Proceed through the intersection with caution. ✓
- D. Stop immediately, even if your vehicle will be partially in the intersection.
Rule 2: A solid yellow light warns that the signal is about to turn red. You must stop before the intersection if you can do so safely. If you cannot stop safely, you must continue through the intersection with caution to clear it.
3. Your traffic light is solid green, but the intersection ahead is blocked by a traffic jam, and you cannot drive completely through it. What must you do?
- A. Enter the intersection slowly and wait for the traffic to move.
- B. Remain behind the stop line or crosswalk until there is enough space for you on the other side. ✓
- C. Honk your horn to signal to the vehicles ahead to move forward.
- D. Proceed into the intersection because the green light gives you the right-of-way.
Rule 3: A solid green light means you may proceed, but only if the intersection is clear. You must not enter an intersection unless you can get completely through it, as blocking the intersection can impede cross-traffic and emergency vehicles.
4. You are in the left-turn lane at an intersection. The main traffic light is red, but a green arrow pointing left is illuminated for your lane. What does this signal permit you to do?
- A. Proceed to make your left turn, after yielding to any pedestrians or vehicles already in the intersection. ✓
- B. Turn left immediately, as the arrow gives you absolute priority over all other traffic.
- C. Wait for the main traffic light to also turn green before making your turn.
- D. Treat the signal as a solid red light and remain stopped until it changes.
Rule 4: A green arrow indicates a protected turn. You may proceed in the direction of the arrow, even if the main light is red, but you must first yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles that are already lawfully within the intersection.
5. You are approaching an intersection where the traffic light is flashing red. What is the correct and legal action to take?
- A. Come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe to do so. ✓
- B. Slow down and proceed with caution if the way is clear.
- C. Stop and wait for the light to turn green.
- D. Yield to cross-traffic, but you do not need to stop if the intersection is empty.
According to the Highway Safety Code, a flashing red light has the same meaning as a stop sign. You must come to a complete stop, yield the right-of-way, and only proceed when the intersection is clear and it is safe.
6. While driving, you see a flashing yellow traffic light ahead at an intersection. What does this signal require you to do?
- A. Slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution. ✓
- B. Stop completely before the intersection and wait for the light to change.
- C. Prepare to stop because the light is about to turn red.
- D. Maintain your speed as you have the absolute right-of-way.
A flashing yellow light is a warning signal. It means you must slow down, be extra alert for cross-traffic or pedestrians, and proceed through the intersection with caution.
7. You are driving on a two-lane road, and you notice a yellow line painted in the center of the pavement. What is the primary purpose of this yellow line?
- A. To separate your lane from traffic moving in the opposite direction. ✓
- B. To indicate that all traffic is moving in the same direction.
- C. To mark the right-hand edge of the roadway.
- D. To designate a special lane for buses or cyclists.
According to Quebec's road rules, yellow lines are used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions. A white line is used to separate traffic moving in the same direction.
8. You are driving on a multi-lane autoroute in Quebec. The lanes are separated by white lines. What do these white lines signify?
- A. They separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. ✓
- B. They indicate that you are approaching a toll booth.
- C. They separate your lane from traffic moving in the opposite direction.
- D. They mark an area where parking is permitted.
In Quebec, white lines are used to separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction or to mark the right edge of the road. On a multi-lane highway, they separate lanes travelling in the same direction.
9. You are driving behind a cyclist on a two-way street. The yellow centerline is solid. What is the correct and legal action to take?
- A. Stay in your lane behind the cyclist until the line becomes broken and it is safe to pass. ✓
- B. Cross the solid yellow line to pass the cyclist as long as there is no oncoming traffic.
- C. Honk your horn to signal the cyclist to move to the right.
- D. Pass the cyclist, but only if you can do so without fully entering the oncoming lane.
A solid line, whether yellow or white, indicates that crossing it to change lanes or pass is prohibited. You must wait for the line to become broken before you can legally and safely pass another road user.
10. You are in the right lane of a three-lane autoroute and want to move to the center lane to pass a slower vehicle. The white line separating your lane from the center lane is broken. What does this permit you to do?
- A. You may change lanes when it is safe to do so, after signaling and checking your mirrors and blind spots. ✓
- B. You are only permitted to cross the line if you are exiting the autoroute.
- C. You must remain in your lane because passing is only allowed in the far-left lane.
- D. You may change lanes without signaling if there are no other cars nearby.
A broken line indicates that you are permitted to change lanes. However, you must only do so when it is safe, which includes signaling your intention and checking your mirrors and blind spots for other vehicles.