Truck Driver Study Module, Safe Driving, Signs and Sharing the Road

For the Ontario truck driver knowledge test (Classes A and D). Derived from the facts in the Official MTO Truck Handbook, written in ExamCAN's own words. Preview content pending expert review, confirm against the current handbook on ontario.ca. ExamCAN is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of Ontario or the Ministry of Transportation.

Defensive driving means seeing trouble early enough to prevent it. A heavy truck is large, heavy and slow to stop, so the driver cannot rely on last-second reactions. A defensive truck driver:

• Looks far ahead, scanning well down the road to spot hazards before they become emergencies.
• Keeps the eyes moving, checking mirrors frequently and scanning the sides rather than staring straight ahead.
• Keeps space all around the truck and manages its large blind spots.
• Allows for the errors of other drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.
• Adjusts to changing road, weather and traffic conditions.
• Uses lights so the truck is easy to see.

🧠 Memory hook: "See far, leave space, be seen." The three habits that keep a heavy vehicle out of trouble.

Recall: Name three habits of a defensive truck driver.