Free MTO Basic Driving Questions and Answers

Question 1

What does it mean to "overdrive your headlights"?

Accepted Answer

When your vehicle's stopping distance exceeds the distance illuminated by your headlights.

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When you're driving and one of your headlights goes out.

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When driving excessively long.

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When your speed exceeds the amount of light your headlights can cast ahead of you.

Question 2

How much space must drivers of motor vehicles leave between their vehicle and the cyclist when passing?

Accepted Answer

One meter

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Two meters

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Three meters

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Five meters

Question 3

On a level road, what should you do if your brakes fail?

Accepted Answer

Downshift and use the engine compression to slow the car down.

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Shift to park

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Shift to neutral

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To alert other drivers, honk the horn.

Question 4

What should you do first to get your vehicle out of a skid?

Accepted Answer

Direct your steering toward your intended direction.

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Turn your steering in the skid's opposite direction.

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Firmly apply the brakes.

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Go directly forward.

Question 5

When is it okay for you to lend your driver's license?

Accepted Answer

It is never permitted.

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In case of emergencies.

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For identification purposes.

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When lending to someone taking a driving lesson.

Question 6

What does a driver need to do when coming from a driveway or private road into a highway?

Accepted Answer

On the highway, give way to all approaching vehicles.

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Honk then proceed cautiously.

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Go as fast as you can onto or off the highway.

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Make a hand signal before moving to give way.

Question 7

What should you do first before changing lanes in traffic?

Accepted Answer

Give the appropriate signal and ensure that you can safely move.

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Reduce speed and provide the appropriate signal.

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Look in the rearview mirror.

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Sound your horn and look to the rear.

Question 8

What should you do when you see another motorist approaching to pass and overtake your car?

Accepted Answer

Allow the a vehicle to pass by moving to the right.

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Give the other driver a signal not to pass.

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Move to the left so the other vehicle cannot pass.

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Increase your speed so the other vehicle cannot overtake.

Question 9

What should you consider first when deciding whether or not to make a U-turn?

Accepted Answer

You should consider the traffic regulations.

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You should consider the height of the curb.

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You should consider the turning radius of your car.

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You should consider the trees, fire hydrants, or poles.

Question 10

Under all circumstances, you should drive at a speed that allows you to ______________.

Accepted Answer

stop within a safe distance.

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stop within 60 meters/200 feet

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stop within 90 meters/300 feet

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stop within 150 meters/500 feet