Highway
Can you exceed the speed limit when passing another vehicle on a two lane highway?
No, it's illegal to exceed the speed limit in any circumstance.
What is the best braking method to stop quickly?
Threshold braking, so you can apply pressure to the brakes while coming to a stop without locking the wheels or losing control.
What should you do when you're parking downhill (with or without a curb)?
Always turn your wheels to the right.
If there's a curb, allow the front tyre to lightly touch it.
What does a divider ahead - keep right sign look like?
Black arrow moving to right of median
Urban: 12-15 every block
Rural: 20-25
What is a shoulder lane used for?
It's a safe place to stop when there's an urgent situation or a vehicle problem.
What is the best position for your head restraint?
It should be positioned so it's centre is level with the top of your ears.
You're not allowed to park within 5 metres (16 feet) of the following places:
Stop or yield sign
Nearest side of crosswalk
Fire Hydrant
Edge of an intersecting roadway unless otherwise posted.
What does a prohibitive sign look like?
List the steps to turn right safely at an intersection
Prepare in advance
Signal and move to correct turning lane
Make sure no sign prohibits the turn
Yield to right of way and pedestrians
Turn when safe (curb to curb)
What should you do when you change lanes?
- Make sure you're allowed to change lanes
- Check traffic around you by looking in your inside and outside mirrors
- Check over your shoulder for your blindspots
- Turn on the correct signal light and if its safe, change lanes and try to maintain speed.
Describe how stopping distance is calculated.
Perception distance + Reaction distance + Braking distance = TOTAL STOPPING DISTANCE
How far from the curb should your vehicle be when parallel or angle parking?
No more than 50cm (20 in)
When should you use your signal light?
Moving to and away from parking or curb
Changing lanes
Turning left or right
What should you do when you're getting close to a hill ahead of you?
Use caution and move over to the right side of your lane as you get close to the top of hill
Dont pass another vehicle when you're near the top
List the circumstances when it's illegal to pass another vehicle on a two lane highway.
- Oncoming is too close and it's unsafe.
- A solid yellow line is on your side of the centre line
- There is a no passing sign
- You're in a school or playground zone
- School bus with stop sign
- Pedestrian crossing.
What factors, that are within your control, affect stopping time and distance?
Ability to scan the roadway ahead
Decision-making ability
Alertness and fatigue level
Vehicle speed, condition (tyres, brakes)
Use of alcohol/drugs
What should you do before you backup/reverse your vehicle in a straight line?
1. Do a 360 degree scan around your vehicle for obstructions and pedestrians
2. Make sure your path is clear after you enter the vehicle.
What does a yield sign look like and what do you need to do if you see one?
Triangle with red border.
Yield to right of way and pedestrians at a crossing
What are the important points to remember about driving on curves
Slow down before curve
Stay centred in lane and look ahead and around curve
Maintain safe and steady speed
dont pass vehicles
If you're travelling on a multi-lane highway, and your speed is slower than other vehicles, what lane should you be in?
You should travel in the lane furthest to the right (slow lane)
What amount of time is needed to respond to a situation by moving your foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal, and what is this called?
Reaction time, it sakes 3/4 of a second.
What are the steps to back up/reverse your vehicle to the left or right
RESPONSE CARD 50, CHECK
What should you do if you're in an uncontroller intersection (no traffic signs or lights)
Slow down and be prepared to stop
Yield to right of way (on your rigth)
Be careful at a T intersection, other driver may thing they have right of way.
What do you need to remember about three way and four way intersections?
Vehicles approaching from each direction are required to stop
All drivers must use courtesy and caution
The vehicle that comes to a stop first will proceed first
If two vehicles come at the same time, right vehicle will go first
Only proceed when safe