Defensive Driving
When do you use your seatbelts?
At all times
What is the speed limit in school and playground zones?
30 km/h
At what speed should you pass emergency vehicles and tow trucks?
60 km/h
When must you turn on your driving lights? (hint: time of day)
At dusk (or when driving conditions are poor), but it's always useful for visibility
A curve painted yellow means?
You may stop only long enough to load or unload. Stay in your car.
How many seconds of space should you keep in between you and the vehicle in front of you?
3 seconds
What is the speed limit on local streets?
50 km/h
What is the base fine for regular speeding offenses?
$100
How much space should you leave from a corner when parking?
10 m
What does a dashed yellow center line mean?
you can pass
Where should you look before turning onto a street?
Look left then right then left again.
What is the highest speed limit on freeways (in the city)?
90 km/h
How much extra do you pay for speeding in a construction zone?
Fines triple in work zones.
20 km/hr over = $440
40 km/hr over = $1008
A flashing red traffic light means:
You must come to a full stop, then proceed with caution when the roadway is clear.
Driver inattention and distraction is responsible for this % of collisions:
8%, 14%, 36%, or 57%
14%
In case of an emergency, what do you do to signal other drivers?
Put on your hazards and try to pull over
What is the highest speed limit of divided highways outside of the city?
110 km/h
How fast do you have to be going to get an automatic 30 day vehicle impoundment and 7 day license suspension?
50 km/h over the limit, or 2x the limit
If an emergency vehicle approaches from behind you with the lights/siren on, you should:
Pull over as far to the right as possible, as soon as possible.
What is the minimum age to get a Class 1 license? (truck driving license)
18
How many seconds of following space does a semi need for adequate braking distance?
6-9 seconds
What is the speed limit on a gravel road without signs posted?
80 km/h
Do photo radar/red light tickets impact your insurance rates?
No, because they cannot prove who was driving the vehicle these are just straight fines.
How long can you park in a residential area without moving your vehicle?
72 hours (except for RVs, which must be moved off street after 36 hours).
Do you own the street parking in front of your house?
No, all street parking is public property.