OPC Final Exam Traffic Questions and
Answers
Question 1
Which of the following is a motor vehicle as defined in the Highway Traffic Act?
Choose one
A) Snow Machine
B) Farm Tractor
C) Road building machine
D) Motor Assisted Bicycle
Correct Answer
D) Motor Assisted Bicycle
Question 2
Choose the statement that best defines a 'roadway' pursuant to the Highway Traffic
Act. Choose one
A) Part of the highway that is designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic intended
for traffic flow in one direction only
B) Part of the highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular
traffic
C) Part of the highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular
traffic including the shoulder
D) Part of the highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular
traffic, but does not include the shoulder
Correct Answer
D) Part of the highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular
traffic, but does not include the shoulder
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,Question 3
The Highway Traffic Act defines a 'driver' as: Choose one
A) A person who operates a motor vehicle on a roadway
B) Anyone who drives a motor vehicle or street on a highway
C) A person who drives a vehicle on a highway
D) Anyone who operates a motor vehicle
Correct Answer
C) A person who drives a vehicle on a highway
Question 4
Which of the following does not meet the definition of a highway pursuant to the
Highway Traffic Act? Choose one
A) Common and public highway...
B) Bridge, viaduct, or trestle... any part of which is intended for or used by the general
public for the passage of vehicles and includes the area between the lateral property
lines thereof...
C) Shopping plaza exit driveway...
D) Street, avenue, parkway...
Correct Answer
C) Shopping plaza exit driveway...
Question 5
You stop a motor vehicle because you saw a radar detection device that was sitting on
the dash. When you approach the car, the device is gone. You have authority to:
Choose one
A) Search the driver and seize the device
B) Seize the device if in plain view only
C) Search the motor vehicle and the driver
D) Search the motor vehicle only and seize the device
Correct Answer
D) Search the motor vehicle only and seize the device
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, Question 6
You stop a bicycle for disobeying a stop sign on a highway. The driver refuses to
identify himself/herself. You have the authority to: Choose one
A) No authority to ask for identification
B) Arrest the driver for fail to identify
C) Charge driver with fail to surrender drivers licence
D) No authority - bicycle is not a motor vehicle
Correct Answer
B) Arrest the driver for fail to identify
Question 7
A police officer or an officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act who
discovers a vehicle apparently abandoned _________________________ or a motor vehicle
or trailer without proper number plates may take the vehicle into the custody of the
law and may cause it to be taken to and stored in a suitable place. Choose one
A) And interfering with traffic
B) Anywhere in Ontario
C) On or near a highway
D) On or near the roadway
Correct Answer
C) On or near a highway
Question 8
You, a police officer, may exceed the speed limit provided you meet the following
conditions: Choose one
A) Lawful performance of your duty operating a police vehicle
B) Lawful performance of your duty operating any vehicle
C) Lawful performance of your duty and approved by a supervisor
D) On your way to a call for service
Correct Answer
A) Lawful performance of your duty operating a police vehicle
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Answers
Question 1
Which of the following is a motor vehicle as defined in the Highway Traffic Act?
Choose one
A) Snow Machine
B) Farm Tractor
C) Road building machine
D) Motor Assisted Bicycle
Correct Answer
D) Motor Assisted Bicycle
Question 2
Choose the statement that best defines a 'roadway' pursuant to the Highway Traffic
Act. Choose one
A) Part of the highway that is designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic intended
for traffic flow in one direction only
B) Part of the highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular
traffic
C) Part of the highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular
traffic including the shoulder
D) Part of the highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular
traffic, but does not include the shoulder
Correct Answer
D) Part of the highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular
traffic, but does not include the shoulder
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,Question 3
The Highway Traffic Act defines a 'driver' as: Choose one
A) A person who operates a motor vehicle on a roadway
B) Anyone who drives a motor vehicle or street on a highway
C) A person who drives a vehicle on a highway
D) Anyone who operates a motor vehicle
Correct Answer
C) A person who drives a vehicle on a highway
Question 4
Which of the following does not meet the definition of a highway pursuant to the
Highway Traffic Act? Choose one
A) Common and public highway...
B) Bridge, viaduct, or trestle... any part of which is intended for or used by the general
public for the passage of vehicles and includes the area between the lateral property
lines thereof...
C) Shopping plaza exit driveway...
D) Street, avenue, parkway...
Correct Answer
C) Shopping plaza exit driveway...
Question 5
You stop a motor vehicle because you saw a radar detection device that was sitting on
the dash. When you approach the car, the device is gone. You have authority to:
Choose one
A) Search the driver and seize the device
B) Seize the device if in plain view only
C) Search the motor vehicle and the driver
D) Search the motor vehicle only and seize the device
Correct Answer
D) Search the motor vehicle only and seize the device
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, Question 6
You stop a bicycle for disobeying a stop sign on a highway. The driver refuses to
identify himself/herself. You have the authority to: Choose one
A) No authority to ask for identification
B) Arrest the driver for fail to identify
C) Charge driver with fail to surrender drivers licence
D) No authority - bicycle is not a motor vehicle
Correct Answer
B) Arrest the driver for fail to identify
Question 7
A police officer or an officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act who
discovers a vehicle apparently abandoned _________________________ or a motor vehicle
or trailer without proper number plates may take the vehicle into the custody of the
law and may cause it to be taken to and stored in a suitable place. Choose one
A) And interfering with traffic
B) Anywhere in Ontario
C) On or near a highway
D) On or near the roadway
Correct Answer
C) On or near a highway
Question 8
You, a police officer, may exceed the speed limit provided you meet the following
conditions: Choose one
A) Lawful performance of your duty operating a police vehicle
B) Lawful performance of your duty operating any vehicle
C) Lawful performance of your duty and approved by a supervisor
D) On your way to a call for service
Correct Answer
A) Lawful performance of your duty operating a police vehicle
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