Module 1 Answer Key

Which passenger's seat belt is fastened properly? 1 / 23

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Solution : Illustration 1

All vehicle occupants must wear a seat belt. Children whose sitting height is less than 63 cm, measured from the seat to the top of the
head, must be restrained by a restraint system.

What is the purpose of the high-mounted brake light? 2 / 23

n Reduce the risk of rear-end collisions.

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j Make sure other drivers see you when changing

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lane.

j Reduce breaking distance.

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Solution : Reduce the risk of rear-end collisions.

Mandatory on all vehicles manufactured since January

1987, high-mounted brake lights significantly reduce the
risk of rear-end collisions.
You are driving your father's vehicle. The passenger, your 15-year-old friend, is not
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wearing a seat belt. Who will be issued the fine?

n You.
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j Your father.
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j Your friend.
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Solution : You.

The driver is responsible for making sure that

passengers under the age of 16 fasten their seat belts.
If the driver does not do so, it is the driver who will have
to pay the fine and who will have demerit points entered
on his or her record.

Eco-efficient driving makes it possible to: 4 / 23

i reduce both fuel and maintenance costs.

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n reduce fuel costs only.

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n reduce maintenance costs only.

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Solution : reduce both fuel and maintenance costs.

Eco-efficient driving consists in operating a vehicle and

maintaining it in proper working order so as to reduce
fuel consumption and increase highway safety.
What is the impact of a rooftop cargo carrier on fuel consumption? 5 / 23

n It increases fuel consumption even when empty.

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j It has no impact.
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j It increases fuel consumption only if it is full.

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Solution : It increases fuel consumption even when

empty.

A rooftop cargo carrier increases aerodynamic drag and

fuel consumption. That is why a removable carrier is
preferable to a permanent one.

In the majority of vehicles, the parking brake acts: 6 / 23

i on the rear wheels.

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n on all four wheels.

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n on the front wheels.

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Solution : on the rear wheels.

In the majority of vehicles, the parking brake acts on the

rear wheels and is independent of the central braking
system.
Which foot is used to apply the brakes? 7 / 23

n The right foot.

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j The left foot and right foot together.

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j The left foot.

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Solution : The right foot.

The brake pedal should be operated with the right foot.

You are driving a vehicle with standard transmission. Is it appropriate to keep your foot
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on the clutch while you are driving?

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n Yes.
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n Only if you are travelling below 25 km/h.

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Solution : No.

Resting your foot on the clutch unnecessarily could

wear out the clutch system prematurely.
Do pregnant women have to wear seat belts? 9 / 23

n Yes, a pregnant woman must wear her seat belt

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throughout her pregnancy.

j No, the seat belt could kill the fetus in the event of a
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collision.

n No, only as of the sixth month of pregnancy.

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Solution : Yes, a pregnant woman must wear her seat

belt throughout her pregnancy.

It has been proven that, in nearly all road accidents

involving pregnant women, it is the death of the woman
that leads to the death of the fetus. To protect the fetus
from a crash, the life of the mother must be protected.

Children must be secured in a child car seat: 10 / 23

i until their sitting height is 63 cm.

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n until the age of 5.

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n until they are able to fasten their seat belt alone.

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Solution : until their sitting height is 63 cm.

In a moving road vehicle, children whose sitting height,

measured from the seat to the top of the head, is less
than 63 cm must be seated in a restraint system
corresponding to their weight and height.
Your friend decides to modify his or her vehicle and remove the seat belts from the back
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seat. Is this serious?

n Yes, because it is forbidden to remove a vehicle's

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original seat belts.

j No, this is not serious.

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j From now on, he or she will drive with a single

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passenger, in the front passenger seat.
Not really. If ever the friend changes his or her mind,
the seat belts can be reinstalled.

Solution : Yes, because it is forbidden to remove a

vehicle's original seat belts.

It is forbidden to alter or remove a vehicles seat belts or

render them unusable. Anyone who contravenes this
provision of the Highway Safety Code is liable to a fine.

Your child's car seat buckle is hard to fasten, so you decide to change it for one easier to
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use. Which of the following statements is true?

i It is forbidden to alter a child car seat.

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n In order to legally alter it, you must buy the buckle at

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a store that sells child car seat replacement parts.

n As long as the car seat has all the necessary parts,

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there is no problem changing the buckle for one that
is easier to use.

n You must install a different buckle, but one from the

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same company.

Solution : It is forbidden to alter a child car seat.

The car seat must comply with the manufacturer's

instruction manual and must be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
 You have just bought some beach sandals. You intend to wear them to drive. Is this a
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good idea?

n No.
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j Yes, because they have thin soles.

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j Yes, because they are light.

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n Yes, because they allow good contact with the

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pedals.

Solution : No.

Caution! Your shoes are the only contact you have with
the pedals! A thin-soled shoe is preferable, but it must
also be fastened in front and in back.

When should you use your low beams? 14 / 23

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1. On well-lit roads.

2. When visibility is poor because of rain or snow. n 1, 2

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3. When visibility is poor because of fog. n 2, 3

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4. When you are driving behind another vehicle. n 3, 4

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Solution : 1, 2, 3, 4

Use your low beams even during the day to be seen

better by other road users.
 The following statements concern the parking brake. Which statement or statements are
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true?

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1. The parking brake must always be engaged, even on
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2. Pressure must be applied to the brake pedal in order
to engage the parking brake. j 1, 4
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3. Pressure must be applied to the brake pedal in order n1

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to release the parking brake.

4. The parking brake is not independent of the main Solution : 1, 2, 3

braking system.
The parking brake is used to keep the vehicle
immobilized. Remember to use it!

Which statement is true? 16 / 23

i Regular vehicle maintenance helps protect the

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environment.

n Regular maintenance is not a very useful

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expenditure for vehicles under warranty.

j Regular maintenance is costly and does not lead to

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real savings.

j Reducing pollution is only for the trucking industry.

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Solution : Regular vehicle maintenance helps protect

the environment.

Ecodriving is good for you and for the environment.

You are taking your little dog for a drive. What must you do? 17 / 23

n Put the dog in a carrier designed for transportation.

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j Have the dog sit on your knees.

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j Place the dog between you and the driver's door.

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n Put the dog in the back seat.

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Solution : Put the dog in a carrier designed for

transportation.

No person may drive a road vehicle in which a

passenger, an animal or an object is so placed as to
obstruct the driver's view or to interfere with the proper
handling of the vehicle. This is why it is recommended
to secure the animal or put it in a pet carrier, particularly
to avoid injuries to the animal or to yourself in the event
of an impact.

Your grandparents want to take your four-year-old brother to a park six streets away.
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Their vehicle has no child seat. Is this safe?

i No.
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n Yes, it's only for a short distance.

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n Yes, in a residential zone where the speed limit is 50

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km/h.

n No, unless the vehicle's seat belt is put around the

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child.

Solution : No.

A child must always be secured in a child safety seat,

even for short distances. More than half of all accidents
occur in zones where the speed limit is 50 km/h, and
within 8 km of home.
 The following statements concern the driving position. Which one is true? 19 / 23

n Suitably adjusting your seat gives you a good view

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of the road ahead.

j Seat adjustments are only for comfort.

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j The seat belt gives better protection when the

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driver's back is inclined to the rear.

n The seat must be in an unlocked position for

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protection in an accident.

Solution : Suitably adjusting your seat gives you a good

view of the road ahead.

Suitably and comfortably adjusting the seat gives better

control of the vehicle and a better view of the road
ahead. It also helps reduce driving fatigue.

Which of the following situations is dangerous to the driver of a vehicle in the event of a
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collision or sudden stop?

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1. The passenger is not wearing a seat belt.

2. There is a sports bag on the back seat. n 1, 2

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3. There is a dog on the back seat. n 2, 3

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Solution : 1, 2, 3

A passenger who is not wearing a seat belt, an

unsecured animal in the vehicle or any loose object
may, in the event of a collision or sudden stop, become
a cannonball and hit the occupants of the vehicle.
Your friend is worried about reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
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What would be good advice?

n Driving style and behaviour play a role.

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j Fuel consumption is a concern especially when fuel

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j Greenhouse gas emissions are a national problem,

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not an individual problem.

Solution : Driving style and behaviour play a role.

Driving style and behaviour play an important role in

reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas
emissions. Every individual act to protect the
environment counts!