Yukon Class 7 Knowledge Practice Test: 40 Free Questions

1. Why is it dangerous to drive when you are overtired?

1. a) You are more likely to speed.
2. b) It becomes hard to respond quickly to situations.
3. c) It is illegal to drive while tired during the day.
4. d) Your vehicle consumes more fuel.

2. What does it mean if the brake warning light comes on while you are driving and using the foot brake?

1. a) The brake fluid is full.
2. b) The parking brake is on.
3. c) The ABS is active.
4. d) The brake system may not be working properly.

3. Who is responsible for ensuring that all passengers are properly secured with seatbelts?

1. a) The owner of the vehicle, even if not driving.
2. b) Only passengers under the age of 16.
3. c) The driver.
4. d) Each passenger is solely responsible for themselves.

4. What is the meaning of a yellow diamond-shaped sign?

1. a) Shows driving regulations.
2. b) Shows distance and direction.
3. c) Indicates motorist services.
4. d) Warns of hazards ahead.

5. Are you allowed to cross a yellow line to access a parking spot on the opposite side?

1. a) Yes, if you signal.
2. b) Yes, if no traffic is coming.
3. c) Yes, but only in rural areas.
4. d) No, you must park and exit on your side of the center line.

6. What does a broken white line indicate?

1. a) Stop ahead.
2. b) Lane changing is allowed when safe.
3. c) Do not change lanes.
4. d) Traffic moving in opposite directions.

7. What is the purpose of illuminating lights in the pavement at a crosswalk?

1. a) To warn of ice.
2. b) To illuminate the road for drivers.
3. c) To decorate the street.
4. d) To signal a pedestrian-activated crosswalk.

8. What does a sign with two curved left arrows over two lanes mean?

1. a) Left lane must turn left, right lane can go straight.
2. b) Vehicles in both of these lanes must turn left.
3. c) Two-way left turn lane.
4. d) Merge left.

9. What does an orange sign with 'Survey Crew' or a surveyor symbol indicate?

1. a) Road construction.
2. b) Pedestrian crossing.
3. c) Survey crew working; obey posted speed limit.
4. d) Police radar.

10. What are your options when facing a flashing green arrow with a steady green light?

1. a) Stop and yield.
2. b) You may turn in the direction of the arrow or proceed.
3. c) Go straight only.
4. d) Turn left only.

11. What does an arrow pointing both straight and left indicate for that lane?

1. a) No left turns.
2. b) Continue straight only.
3. c) Turn left only.
4. d) Continue straight or turn left.

12. What does a Green P sign with a time limit indicate?

1. a) No parking at any time.
2. b) Parking for residents only.
3. c) Time-limited parking during posted times.
4. d) Free parking all day.

13. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Merge left.
2. b) Hidden intersection.
3. c) Road narrows from both sides.
4. d) Right lane ends ahead.

14. What does this sign warn of?

1. a) Speed bumps in a parking lot.
2. b) Hilly terrain.
3. c) Bump or rough road ahead.
4. d) Falling rocks.

15. What does a 'Prepare to Stop' sign with flashing lights indicate?

1. a) Stop immediately.
2. b) Construction ahead.
3. c) Signal lights ahead, prepare to stop.
4. d) School bus stop ahead.

16. What does a warning sign indicating a height of 3.8m mean?

1. a) The maximum weight allowed on the bridge.
2. b) The distance in kilometres to the next tunnel.
3. c) The maximum width of the lane ahead.
4. d) The clearance height for the underpass ahead.

17. What is the meaning of a 40 km/h advisory speed sign on a highway exit ramp?

1. a) It is the speed limit for the main highway after the exit.
2. b) It indicates the distance to the next highway exit.
3. c) It is the mandatory minimum speed for the exit.
4. d) It is the recommended maximum safe speed for the ramp.

18. What does a black and yellow chevron with stripes slanting down to the left indicate?

1. a) Keep right.
2. b) Pass on either side.
3. c) Keep left.
4. d) Stop.

19. What does a steady green light mean?

1. a) Prepare to stop.
2. b) Proceed with caution.
3. c) Continue if the intersection is clear.
4. d) Go immediately.

20. What does a flashing yellow light mean?

1. a) Yield to all traffic.
2. b) Stop.
3. c) Pedestrian crossing.
4. d) Slow down and proceed with caution.

21. What does a steady green arrow indicate?

1. a) Go straight.
2. b) No turn allowed.
3. c) Turn in the direction of the arrow.
4. d) Stop and yield.

22. Who may proceed on a steady white rectangular transit priority signal?

1. a) All vehicles.
2. b) Emergency vehicles only.
3. c) Bicycles only.
4. d) Only buses.

23. What do yellow lines on the road indicate?

1. a) Traffic moving in opposite directions.
2. b) Traffic moving in the same direction.
3. c) Parking zones.
4. d) Pedestrian crossings.

24. If you are already in the intersection waiting to turn left and the light turns yellow, what should you do?

1. a) Honk at oncoming traffic to stop.
2. b) Back up out of the intersection.
3. c) Complete your turn when it is safe.
4. d) Stay in the middle of the intersection until the next green light.

25. What does a flashing green light indicate?

1. a) It is a pedestrian-activated light; scan for pedestrians.
2. b) The light is broken.
3. c) You have a protected left turn.
4. d) It is a stale green light.

26. What does a yield sign indicate?

1. a) You must always stop.
2. b) Speed up to merge.
3. c) You have the right-of-way.
4. d) Yield to traffic on the through road; stop if necessary.

27. When exiting a highway, when should you start to slow down?

1. a) As soon as you see the exit sign.
2. b) Only after you reach the end of the off-ramp.
3. c) While still on the highway, before the exit lane.
4. d) After you enter the exit lane.

28. Are U-turns allowed at intersections with traffic lights?

1. a) Yes, if there is no oncoming traffic.
2. b) Yes, if the light is green.
3. c) Yes, unless a sign says otherwise.
4. d) No, they are illegal at intersections with traffic lights.

29. What must a driver do when preparing to make a left turn on a steady green traffic light?

1. a) Yield to oncoming traffic and wait for a safe gap.
2. b) Turn immediately because the green light gives them the right-of-way.
3. c) Wait for the light to turn yellow before starting the turn.
4. d) Stop and wait for the pedestrian signal to change.

30. In driving terms, what is a 'hazard'?

1. a) Only other vehicles on the road.
2. b) Anything in the environment that could harm you or other road users.
3. c) A traffic violation ticket.
4. d) Only poor weather conditions.

31. Unless a sign tells you otherwise, what is the standard speed limit?

1. a) 50 km/h.
2. b) 60 km/h.
3. c) 30 km/h.
4. d) 40 km/h.

32. If another vehicle is following close behind you (tailgating), what should you do?

1. a) Tap your brakes repeatedly.
2. b) Stop immediately.
3. c) Speed up to get away.
4. d) Increase your following distance to at least 4 seconds.

33. What should you do when a public transit bus signals to leave a bus stop and displays a yield-to-bus sign?

1. a) Allow the bus to move out from the curb lane when safe.
2. b) Honk to warn the bus driver.
3. c) Ignore the sign, as buses must always yield.
4. d) Speed up to pass before it enters traffic.

34. What should you do if approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights?

1. a) Speed up to pass quickly.
2. b) Slow down and change lanes if traffic permits.
3. c) Maintain speed and lane.
4. d) Stop immediately in your lane.

35. How can you tell if a large vehicle ahead is slowing down if its brake lights do not come on?

1. a) Look for the vehicle to drift toward the shoulder.
2. b) Listen for a change in the truck's engine noise.
3. c) Wait for the truck's four-way flashers to turn on.
4. d) Watch for the driver to wave out of the window.

36. What safety step should you take before backing up in a residential area?

1. a) Do a 360-degree vision check before moving.
2. b) Turn on the radio to listen for warnings.
3. c) Honk the horn twice.
4. d) Check only the rear-view mirror.

37. What should you do if your passengers are behaving unsafely and distracting you?

1. a) Turn up the radio to drown them out.
2. b) Speed up to get them home faster.
3. c) Pull over and park until it is safe to drive.
4. d) Yell at them while continuing to drive.

38. As a driver, what is your responsibility regarding passengers and seatbelts?

1. a) You should ensure only children in the vehicle are buckled up.
2. b) You should refuse to move the vehicle until everyone is wearing a seatbelt.
3. c) You should remind passengers to buckle up only when driving on highways.
4. d) You are only responsible for your own seatbelt use.

39. How does stopping distance change when driving on ice?

1. a) It triples.
2. b) It can take 10 times the normal braking distance.
3. c) It remains the same.
4. d) It doubles.

40. When must you dim your high beam headlights for an approaching vehicle?

1. a) Within 150 metres.
2. b) Within 200 metres.
3. c) Within 300 metres.
4. d) Within 100 metres.