Chapter 2
What does a diamond marking on a road mean?
The lane is reserved for specific vehicles, like a bus or taxi
You are not allowed to park within ____ metres of a stop sign.
5 metres
If there is no stop line or the crosswalk is unmarked at the intersection, you must stop within ____ metres/feet of the intersecting roadway
3 metres or 10 feet
What is a "T" intersection?
An intersection where two roads meet and form a "T"
Slower traffic should stay in the ____ lane, while faster traffic should be in the ___ lane.
Slower traffic should stay in the RIGHT lane, while faster traffic should be in the LEFT lane.
White lines mean that vehicles on each side of the white line are going in the ____ direction
Same
What does it mean to put your car into "neutral"? (Why would you put your vehicle into neutral?)
Neutral is used to take the transmission out of gear. The wheels have no power and are not locked. This position is used for towing vehicles
True or false: When entering a traffic circle, always yield to drivers already in the circle
True
Who has the right-of-way in an uncontrolled intersection?
The driver to the right
When are you allowed to go over the speed limit?
It is never legal to go over the speed limit
What should you do when you are facing a flashing red light?
You must come to a complete stop. After stopping, you can go through when it is safe and after you yield to other drivers and pedestrians
You are not allowed to park within _____ metres of access to a garage, private roadway, or driveway
1.5 metres
What you want to exit at the first available exit in a traffic circle, turn on your ____ signal.
Right
True or false: You can change lanes in a traffic circle
False
If you are driving down a steep hill, how would you adjust your driving?
Slow down (because it takes longer to stop when going down a hill). If you have manual transmission, you can shift to a lower gear to help stop your brakes from overheating.
What does a square-shaped blue sign indicate?
Shows place for fuel, food, lodging, or help
When you are parking - facing uphill - on a street with a curb, turn your front wheels to the _____.
When you are parking - facing uphill - on a street without a curb, turn your front wheels to the ____.
When you are parking - facing uphill - on a street with a curb, turn your front wheels to the LEFT.
When you are parking - facing uphill - on a street without a curb, turn your front wheels to the RIGHT.
What is an uncontrolled intersection?
An intersection with no traffic control lights or signs
When can you safely turn left in an intersection when the light is red?
a.) You can never turn left when the light is red
b.) From a two way onto a two way intersection
c.) From a one-way onto a one-way intersection
d.) From a one-way onto a two-way intersection
C.
You may turn left on a red light from a one-way onto a one-way. Turn from the lane nearest to the left side of the road.
When you are driving up a hill, how should you take extra care?
Be careful and move to the right side of your lane when you are close to the top of the hill. This helps you from being hit by an oncoming vehicle that has crossed over the centre lane into your lane.
What is a painted island on a road? (What does it mean?)
Painted islands mean that you are not allowed to use this area for driving, parking, or stopping.
When you are parking - facing downhill - always turn your front wheels to the ____.
Right
What does "yield" mean?
To let others go first
When should you use your left-turn signal in a traffic circle?
To indicate to other drivers that you are staying in the circle, past the first exit. (You are taking the second, or third exit)
What should you do to merge safely on a highway? (Steps)
Check for the traffic flow. Find a space in the traffic, and adjust your speed. Turn on your signal light. Accelerate to the speed of traffic. Keep shoulder-checking and looking in your rear view mirror. When it is safe, move into the new lane after you are past the solid white lane. Maintain speed at or near that of other drivers. Turn off your signal light.