TDC - Theoretical Driving Course Exam Theoretical Driving Course Road Rules and Regulations 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a solid yellow center line on a two-way road indicate?
- Passing is permitted when safe
- No passing is allowed in either direction (Correct answer)
- The road is a one-way street
- Passing is allowed only during daylight hours
Correct answer: No passing is allowed in either direction
A solid yellow center line means no vehicle may cross it to pass. It marks zones where sight distance or road conditions make passing too dangerous.
Question 2: When two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who has the right of way?
- The vehicle traveling at a higher speed
- The vehicle on the left
- The vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The larger vehicle
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
At an uncontrolled intersection when vehicles arrive simultaneously, the driver on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right — this is the 'yield to the right' rule.
Question 3: What is the minimum safe following distance a driver should maintain behind the vehicle ahead under normal conditions?
- One car length for every 10 km/h of speed
- A 2-second gap between vehicles (Correct answer)
- 5 meters at all times
- A 1-second gap between vehicles
Correct answer: A 2-second gap between vehicles
The 2-second rule provides a minimum cushion under normal conditions: pick a fixed point and ensure at least 2 seconds pass before your vehicle reaches it after the car ahead does.
Question 4: When is it legal to make a U-turn?
- At any intersection as long as no other vehicle is visible
- Only where signs or road markings specifically permit it (Correct answer)
- Whenever the driver needs to reverse direction quickly
- On any straight road when traffic is light
Correct answer: Only where signs or road markings specifically permit it
U-turns are only lawful where explicitly permitted by signs or markings. Many locations — near hills, curves, intersections, and pedestrian crossings — prohibit them for safety.
Question 5: What should a driver do when an emergency vehicle with its siren and lights activated approaches from behind?
- Speed up to clear the lane quickly
- Stop immediately wherever the vehicle is
- Pull over to the right side of the road and stop (Correct answer)
- Continue at the current speed and move slightly left
Correct answer: Pull over to the right side of the road and stop
Drivers must pull over to the right edge of the road and stop to allow emergency vehicles a clear path. Stopping in the middle of the road or speeding up creates additional hazards.
Question 6: What does a flashing red traffic light require a driver to do?
- Slow down and proceed with caution
- Come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe (Correct answer)
- Stop and wait for the light to turn green
- Yield to oncoming traffic only
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe
A flashing red light is treated the same as a STOP sign: the driver must come to a complete stop, check for cross traffic and pedestrians, and proceed only when it is safe to do so.
TDC - Theoretical Driving Course Exam Theoretical Driving Course Road Rules and Regulations 1
What does a solid yellow center line on a two-way road indicate?