Points of Attention while acquiring your License (Road Test)
1. Be polite to the examiner; do not begin until the examiner has issued the instruction to start.
2. Start the car, with the examiner’s instructions, signal left and right lights as well as honk the horn once.
3. Once the examiner is in the car, confirm the necessary information about yourself (address, name, date of birth, whether you need vision enhancement.).
4. If you do not understand English, make sure the examiner understands this and follow the hand signals the examiner gives.
5. Once the road test begins, start by releasing the hand brake, turn on appropriate signal light, and look around for any pedestrians before slowly leaving the parking space and heading towards the parking lot exit.
6. When at the first stop, signal, make sure there are no oncoming vehicles or there is sufficient space for an exit, and slowly accelerate out of the exit bank and onto the road.
7. When on the main road, observe the maximum speed allotted, along with the speed of the vehicle in front. Usually average maximum road speeds are 50 km/h to 60 km/h. Make sure to look ahead to avoid abrupt braking at traffic lights and intersections.
8. When the examiner gives the command to change lanes, be sure to check that the area is safe to do so, there is no need to rush the order as long as it is done safely.
9. When turning right at an intersection make sure to check the colour of the traffic light. If the light is red, stop TWICE; once as you would at a stop sign, then again at the edge of the right hand turn bay while observing pedestrians and oncoming traffic to spot a safe distance to turn right. At a green light, stop ONCE, observe for pedestrians and turn when safe.
10. When turning left, make sure to observe the colour of the traffic light, any oncoming vehicles or pedestrians. Do not turn if there is not enough time (if it is a yellow light when arriving at the intersection as the light will turn red before any action can be taken). Turn left when it is deemed safe.
11. Once the left turn has been done, make sure to change lanes to your right. This will not be instructed by the examiner but is expected.
12. If asked to stop at nearby curb, slow down to approximately 30 – 40 km/h, change lanes to the furthest right lane while taking all necessary precautions (Signaling, checking rear view and side mirrors, checking blind spot).
13. Check blind spot and signal before slowing down and eventually stopping at the curb. The examiner will ask you to perform anup-hill or down-hill parking maneuver.
14. Be aware of traffic signs when driving, especially the different types of STOP signs, as some require two stops instead of one, make sure to stop for 3 seconds when at a stop sign.
15. When asked to leave the parking spot and merge back into traffic, release hand brake, put vehicle into D and signal, while checking mirrors and blind spot. Merge when safe.
16. If asked to perform a parallel park, the conditions must be safe. If there are any oncoming vehicles, make sure to let them pass first before commencing the parallel park.
17. When returning back to the examination parking lot, make sure to follow all safety precautions and not get caught off guard. The examiner will ask you to perform a head – in or back – in maneuver. Make sure to look for any pedestrians or approaching vehicles. Once safe, follow instructions and park.
18. Turn off the vehicle and wait for the examiner’s decisions, which will be.....A PASS!
As long as you follow my instructions, and don’t do anything more,
there’s no fear in a road test.
1. Be polite to the examiner; do not begin until the examiner has issued the instruction to start.
2. Start the car, with the examiner’s instructions, signal left and right lights as well as honk the horn once.
3. Once the examiner is in the car, confirm the necessary information about yourself (address, name, date of birth, whether you need vision enhancement.).
4. If you do not understand English, make sure the examiner understands this and follow the hand signals the examiner gives.
5. Once the road test begins, start by releasing the hand brake, turn on appropriate signal light, and look around for any pedestrians before slowly leaving the parking space and heading towards the parking lot exit.
6. When at the first stop, signal, make sure there are no oncoming vehicles or there is sufficient space for an exit, and slowly accelerate out of the exit bank and onto the road.
7. When on the main road, observe the maximum speed allotted, along with the speed of the vehicle in front. Usually average maximum road speeds are 50 km/h to 60 km/h. Make sure to look ahead to avoid abrupt braking at traffic lights and intersections.
8. When the examiner gives the command to change lanes, be sure to check that the area is safe to do so, there is no need to rush the order as long as it is done safely.
9. When turning right at an intersection make sure to check the colour of the traffic light. If the light is red, stop TWICE; once as you would at a stop sign, then again at the edge of the right hand turn bay while observing pedestrians and oncoming traffic to spot a safe distance to turn right. At a green light, stop ONCE, observe for pedestrians and turn when safe.
10. When turning left, make sure to observe the colour of the traffic light, any oncoming vehicles or pedestrians. Do not turn if there is not enough time (if it is a yellow light when arriving at the intersection as the light will turn red before any action can be taken). Turn left when it is deemed safe.
11. Once the left turn has been done, make sure to change lanes to your right. This will not be instructed by the examiner but is expected.
12. If asked to stop at nearby curb, slow down to approximately 30 – 40 km/h, change lanes to the furthest right lane while taking all necessary precautions (Signaling, checking rear view and side mirrors, checking blind spot).
13. Check blind spot and signal before slowing down and eventually stopping at the curb. The examiner will ask you to perform anup-hill or down-hill parking maneuver.
14. Be aware of traffic signs when driving, especially the different types of STOP signs, as some require two stops instead of one, make sure to stop for 3 seconds when at a stop sign.
15. When asked to leave the parking spot and merge back into traffic, release hand brake, put vehicle into D and signal, while checking mirrors and blind spot. Merge when safe.
16. If asked to perform a parallel park, the conditions must be safe. If there are any oncoming vehicles, make sure to let them pass first before commencing the parallel park.
17. When returning back to the examination parking lot, make sure to follow all safety precautions and not get caught off guard. The examiner will ask you to perform a head – in or back – in maneuver. Make sure to look for any pedestrians or approaching vehicles. Once safe, follow instructions and park.
18. Turn off the vehicle and wait for the examiner’s decisions, which will be.....A PASS!
As long as you follow my instructions, and don’t do anything more,
there’s no fear in a road test.
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Reminder.
These following situations are usually where most errors are cause in a road test and cause road test failures. Any non-compliance to the rules of these following situations is serious traffic violations. Carefully study the following so that when the situation occurs it is handled correctly.
1. Crosswalk
Pedestrian crossovers (also commonly called crosswalks) are designated areas that allow pedestrians to safely cross roads where there are no traffic lights. Always watch for pedestrians and people using wheelchairs at these crossings. Pedestrians may push a button to make overhead yellow lights flash to warn drivers. Pedestrians should point across the road to show they want to cross before entering the roadway. Drivers, including cyclists, must stop and allow pedestrians to cross. Once people have cleared your side of the road, you can proceed with caution. Do not pass any vehicle within 30 meters of a pedestrian crossover.
These following situations are usually where most errors are cause in a road test and cause road test failures. Any non-compliance to the rules of these following situations is serious traffic violations. Carefully study the following so that when the situation occurs it is handled correctly.
1. Crosswalk
Pedestrian crossovers (also commonly called crosswalks) are designated areas that allow pedestrians to safely cross roads where there are no traffic lights. Always watch for pedestrians and people using wheelchairs at these crossings. Pedestrians may push a button to make overhead yellow lights flash to warn drivers. Pedestrians should point across the road to show they want to cross before entering the roadway. Drivers, including cyclists, must stop and allow pedestrians to cross. Once people have cleared your side of the road, you can proceed with caution. Do not pass any vehicle within 30 meters of a pedestrian crossover.
2. School Bus Stop
The school bus in Ontario are a series of long, yellow busses with clear school bus signals on the front and back. When a school bus is stopped, the red lights located on the top of the bus will alternately flash indicating there are children getting off. A stop sign attached to the body of the school bus will extend. Vehicles must not pass the school bus at this time and must also keep back 20 meters from the back of the bus. Vehicles cannot advance until the lights stop flashing.
PENALTIES FOR NOT STOPPING
First offence: $400 to $2,000 and six demerit points
Each subsequent offence: $1,000 to $4,000, six demerit points and possible jail time up to six months
The school bus in Ontario are a series of long, yellow busses with clear school bus signals on the front and back. When a school bus is stopped, the red lights located on the top of the bus will alternately flash indicating there are children getting off. A stop sign attached to the body of the school bus will extend. Vehicles must not pass the school bus at this time and must also keep back 20 meters from the back of the bus. Vehicles cannot advance until the lights stop flashing.
PENALTIES FOR NOT STOPPING
First offence: $400 to $2,000 and six demerit points
Each subsequent offence: $1,000 to $4,000, six demerit points and possible jail time up to six months
3. Train Tracks
Train tracks are indicated by a large X sign as well as rails which close down when there is a train nearby. When passing train tracks, observe both left and right and be cautious, slowing down if necessary. If there is a train passing by, the metal bar will come down and there must be a 5 meter gap left between the vehicle and the railway. Advance only when the lights have stopped flashing
Train tracks are indicated by a large X sign as well as rails which close down when there is a train nearby. When passing train tracks, observe both left and right and be cautious, slowing down if necessary. If there is a train passing by, the metal bar will come down and there must be a 5 meter gap left between the vehicle and the railway. Advance only when the lights have stopped flashing
4. Emergency Vehicles
In the case there are any emergency vehicles approaching, you must slow the vehicle down immediately and bank to the side of the road. Make sure to do this in a fluid motion and not to suddenly stop. A distance of 150 meters should be given or when nearby sirens, flashing lights, horns, etc are heard or seen. Wait for the emergency vehicles to pass through then advance while paying particular attention to traffic.
In the case there are any emergency vehicles approaching, you must slow the vehicle down immediately and bank to the side of the road. Make sure to do this in a fluid motion and not to suddenly stop. A distance of 150 meters should be given or when nearby sirens, flashing lights, horns, etc are heard or seen. Wait for the emergency vehicles to pass through then advance while paying particular attention to traffic.
5. Slow down and move over when passing emergency vehicles
In Ontario, Section 159 (2)(3) of the Highway Traffic Act requires drivers to slow down and proceed with caution when passing an emergency vehicle parked on the side of the highway with its lights activated. If the highway has more than one lane, the law requires the driver to move over and leave one lane between their vehicle and the parked emergency vehicle if it can be done safely. Failure to do so can result in fines from $400 to $2,000 and three demerit points for a first offence.
In Ontario, Section 159 (2)(3) of the Highway Traffic Act requires drivers to slow down and proceed with caution when passing an emergency vehicle parked on the side of the highway with its lights activated. If the highway has more than one lane, the law requires the driver to move over and leave one lane between their vehicle and the parked emergency vehicle if it can be done safely. Failure to do so can result in fines from $400 to $2,000 and three demerit points for a first offence.
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6, Distracted Driving Fines Start February 1
On February 1, 2010, police will begin issuing tickets for using hand-held cell phones and communications and entertainment devices while driving in Ontario.
Drivers caught using a hand-held device will be issued a $155 ticket.
Since the ban on hand-held devices became Ontario law on October 26, 2009, the focus has been on educating drivers about Ontario's new road rules for hand-held wireless communication and entertainment devices. This education period gave drivers a chance to adjust to the new law.
The distracted driving law makes it illegal for drivers to talk, text, type, dial or email using hand-held cell phones and other hand-held communications and entertainment devices. Hands-free use of these devices is permitted. The new law also prohibits the viewing of display screens unrelated to driving such as laptop computers or DVD players.
Police, paramedics and firefighters, as well as some commercial drivers and public service workers may continue to use certain hand-held devices when performing their duties. All drivers may use hand-held devices to call 9-1-1.
On February 1, 2010, police will begin issuing tickets for using hand-held cell phones and communications and entertainment devices while driving in Ontario.
Drivers caught using a hand-held device will be issued a $155 ticket.
Since the ban on hand-held devices became Ontario law on October 26, 2009, the focus has been on educating drivers about Ontario's new road rules for hand-held wireless communication and entertainment devices. This education period gave drivers a chance to adjust to the new law.
The distracted driving law makes it illegal for drivers to talk, text, type, dial or email using hand-held cell phones and other hand-held communications and entertainment devices. Hands-free use of these devices is permitted. The new law also prohibits the viewing of display screens unrelated to driving such as laptop computers or DVD players.
Police, paramedics and firefighters, as well as some commercial drivers and public service workers may continue to use certain hand-held devices when performing their duties. All drivers may use hand-held devices to call 9-1-1.
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7. Zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) for Novice and Young Drivers 21 and Under.
Effective August 1, 2010, both novice drivers of any age and all drivers 21 and under, regardless of license class, must have a blood alcohol level of zero when operating a motor vehicle.
If you are a novice driver and are caught with any amount of alcohol in your blood, you will receive an immediate 24-hour roadside driver license suspension. If convicted, will be subject to a fine from $60-$500 and will receive a suspension period as per the Novice Driver Escalating Sanction scheme, up to and including cancellation of the novice license. You will also have to return to the start of GLS.
If you are a fully licensed driver who is 21 and under and you are caught with alcohol in your blood, you will receive a 24-hour roadside driver license suspension. If convicted, you will be subject to a fine of $60-$500 and a 30-day license suspension.
Effective August 1, 2010, both novice drivers of any age and all drivers 21 and under, regardless of license class, must have a blood alcohol level of zero when operating a motor vehicle.
If you are a novice driver and are caught with any amount of alcohol in your blood, you will receive an immediate 24-hour roadside driver license suspension. If convicted, will be subject to a fine from $60-$500 and will receive a suspension period as per the Novice Driver Escalating Sanction scheme, up to and including cancellation of the novice license. You will also have to return to the start of GLS.
If you are a fully licensed driver who is 21 and under and you are caught with alcohol in your blood, you will receive a 24-hour roadside driver license suspension. If convicted, you will be subject to a fine of $60-$500 and a 30-day license suspension.
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