MTO Road Safety & Traffic Management 3

Question 1

What is the recommended following distance for passenger vehicles under normal driving conditions?

Accepted Answer

3-second rule

Answer

The 3-second rule provides adequate reaction time and braking distance under normal conditions.

Question 2

Which agency publishes the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) used as the national standard for road signs and signals?

Accepted Answer

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

Answer

The FHWA publishes the MUTCD, which sets the national standard for all traffic control devices on public roads.

Question 3

A pedestrian is in a crosswalk when a vehicle's light turns green. The driver should:

Accepted Answer

Wait until the pedestrian has completely crossed before proceeding

Answer

Drivers must yield to pedestrians already in a crosswalk, regardless of the signal phase.

Question 4

High-visibility crosswalk markings (ladder or zebra style) are used primarily because they:

Accepted Answer

Increase driver yielding rates compared to transverse line markings

Answer

Studies show high-visibility markings significantly improve driver yielding behavior compared to standard transverse lines.

Question 5

When driving in a work zone with no workers present, a driver should:

Accepted Answer

Still obey the posted work zone speed limit

Answer

Work zone speed limits apply regardless of whether workers are present because hazards such as narrowed lanes still exist.

MTO - Ministry of Transportation Practice Test