Crosswalks should be kept clear and available for pedestrians to use. The Highway Traffic Act mandates the proper stopping positions in situations where traffic lights and stop signs are present, as explained in the Driver’s Handbook. These positions include: In front of a clearly marked stop line; or At the edge of a crosswalk; or… Continue reading Stopping Position: Too Soon or Blocks Crosswalk / Intersection
Category: Exit Road Test
Late in Slowing / Stopping / Slows too soon
Intersections are potentially one of the most hazardous areas of the road, with the possibility of conflict with other vehicles. Because of this, drivers must remember to approach intersections at speeds that suit the conditions and that allow time to see and respond to any issues. Any obstruction in the line of sight can be… Continue reading Late in Slowing / Stopping / Slows too soon
Fails to Obey Signs or Signals / Pavement Markings
This segment includes any kind of sign, such as highway signs, fixed notices or other railway crossing signs and handheld signs used by school crossing guards or monitors. “Signs” can include any automatic or manual traffic signal, such as flashing yellow, red or green lights at an intersection or railway crossing, as well as the… Continue reading Fails to Obey Signs or Signals / Pavement Markings
Fails to Observe Properly / Controlled / Uncontrolled Intersection
In this section, a capital “R” symbolizes errors at railway crossings. Errors at these intersections can have very serious consequences, and so mistakes are not considered minor at intersections with poor visibility due to the landscape, buildings or other factors. In these situations, applicants should always adjust their speed to be able to watch for… Continue reading Fails to Observe Properly / Controlled / Uncontrolled Intersection
Incorrect Use Of: Clutch / Brake / Accelerator / Gears / Steering / Safety Devices
This maneuver tests the applicant’s ability to use the controls without weaving from one lane to another. If braking is necessary, it should be smooth, without any abrupt stops. The applicant should know the proper time to use safety devices such as defrosters or windshield wipers and be able to activate these devices when necessary.
Speed: Too Fast / Too Slow for Conditions / Impedes Traffic
Good drivers should be ready to adjust their speed for any conditions they encounter, including weather, road surface and volume of traffic. Driving too slowly can impede other traffic, while exceeding the speed at which other traffic is moving can also be problematic.
Traffic violations for license applicants include
Failing to allow a pedestrian sufficient space at a crossover Passing a vehicle that has stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross Passing another vehicle within 30 metres (100 feet) on approaching a crossover, whether or not it is occupied. Many municipalities today use school crossing areas, together with school crossing guards. Under the Highway… Continue reading Traffic violations for license applicants include
Fails to Use Caution or Obey: Pedestrian Cross-Over / School Crossing / Emergency Vehicle
Modern roads are full of traffic, often moving at high speeds. These factors have made it necessary for road designers to provide spots for pedestrians to cross the road safely. These pedestrian crossovers, which may be either at an intersection or anywhere between intersections, are indicated by lines painted on the pavement and by signs… Continue reading Fails to Use Caution or Obey: Pedestrian Cross-Over / School Crossing / Emergency Vehicle
Right of Way Observance: Pedestrian / Self / Other Vehicles
The Highway Traffic Act describes right-of-way rules for the road. Applicants generally tend to be excessively cautious on the road, stopping unnecessarily or failing to recognize when other drivers yield the right-of-way to them. When these drivers lack either the knowledge or understanding of this fundamental rule, they may fail to yield to others or… Continue reading Right of Way Observance: Pedestrian / Self / Other Vehicles
Lane Change Signal: Wrong / Early / Late / Not Given / Not Cancelled
The Highway Traffic Act requires drivers to signal only when other drivers are directly affected, but signalling is a good idea at any change of direction. Drivers must always remember that signals are for informing other drivers of an intention to move; signalling does not equal the right-of-way. Drivers must wait for a safe moment… Continue reading Lane Change Signal: Wrong / Early / Late / Not Given / Not Cancelled
