Quebec driver's license

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[edit] Rules of the road

must dim headlights at 150m at night
must slow down for passing cars
default speed in cities is 50km/h
default minimum speed of an expressway: 60km/h
default maximum speed of an expressway: 100km/h
on gravel roads max is 70km/h
studded tires can be used between Oct 15 and May 1
after passing, must move back into right lane after vehicle is visible from inside mirror
two facing cars must both pass in front when turning left at intersection (??)
switch to low beams in fog at 150m
in multi lane intersections, must turn into corresponding lane instead of left or rightmost

must park 5 meters from a hydrant, pedestrian sidewalk, stop sign
must stop 5 meters from flashing light school bus
must park 8 meters from fire hall or police station across the road
discourage tailgaters by slowing down
at flashing green light, proceed in any direction
buses, minibuses, and all vehicles transporting dangerous materials must stop at railway crossings
must stop 5m from level railway crossing when lights flashing
restricted license available for working hours only if license is taken away
license revoked & criminal charge for impaired charge
at an intersection turning left, tap horn for pedestrian (???)
demerit points removed two years after conviction or payment
fee for license varies if the area has a transit system
braking distance doubles with speed (2x speed, 4x braking)
avoid glare at night by wearing tinted lenses (???)
while driving around a curve slow down before the curve, maintain speed rounding the curve, accelerate when exiting
when allowed to make a right turn at a red light, must stop first
when making a left turn at a 4-way, must yield to driver moving in the opposite direction in the lane
must have a full license for 2 years before being an accompanying diver
learner's permit is suspended after 4 demerit points
15 demerit points before losing a license
green outline means obligation
rotate tires every 10k km
speed up wipers when approaching a heavy vehicle in rain

I passed!