3-4 Flashcards
Which way do you turn your wheels when parking and facing downhill?
Turn front wheels to the right with and without curb (When parking on a hill the wheels are always turned to the right except when parking uphill with a curb)
How do you back-up to the right or left?
First make sure your path is clear or traffic, pedestrians and other obstacles
*When backing up to the left, look over your left shoulder
*When backing up to the right, look over your right shoulder
How do you back-up in a straight line?
1.Make sure your path is clear of traffic, pedestrians and other obstacles
2. Place your left hand at the top of the wheel
3.Look over your right shoulder through the rear view window
4.Make quick glances ahead to make sure the front of the car doesn’t hit anything
5.Turn the wheel in the way you want the car to go
What is braking time?
It is how long it takes a vehicle to stop from the time the brake is first applied until the vehicle stops
What should you do when you are ready to drive away?
1.Check your path again to be sure that it’s clear
2.Check your mirrors
3.Shoulder check to be sure your blind spots are clear
What should you do before entering your vehicle?
Check for:
*Children and pedestrians
*Anything in your vehicle’s path
*Inflation levels on your tires
What should you do before driving?
*Lock your doors
*Adjust your seat
*Adjust your head restraint
*adjust mirrors
*Fasten your seatbelt
What method should you use when turning the steering wheel?
Use a hand over hand method, and then let the steering wheel slide back through your hands
What is reaction time?
It is the time it takes you to physically react to a danger by moving your foot to the gas or brake pedal- approximately 3/4 of a second
What is the proper position for the car head restraint?
The centre of the restraint should be level with the top of your ears
Which way do you turn your wheels when parking uphill with a curb?
Turn wheels toward the left and then let the car roll back until the right front tire touches the curb
When is it illegal to drive your vehicle in reverse?
You may never back up into an intersection or a crosswalk
Which way must you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Turn the front wheels towards the right
Where are you not allowed to park a vehicle?
*On a sidewalk or boulevard
*On a crosswalk
*In an intersection
*Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction
*On a bridge, underpass or their approaches
*Where prohibited
*Beside other vehicles where you may be double parked
*Within 1.5 meters of an access to a garage, private roadway or driveway
What is the correct position of your hands on the wheel?
Left hand: 9 or 10 o’clock
Right hand: 2 or 3 o’clock
What is the total stopping distance?
The sum of perception distance, reaction distance, and the braking distance. It depends on the condition of the roadway, your alertness, your vehicle, the speed, brakes, tires etc
When angle or parallel parking, what is the maximum allowable distance between your wheels and the curb?
50 cm
What is the threshold braking technique?
It is used for cars without ABS brakes when you are required to brake quickly:
*Brake almost to the point of locking the wheels
*If the wheels lock, ease up slightly
What is perception time?
It is how long it takes your brain to recognize a situation and understand that you need to stop- approximately 3/4 of a second
How do traffic circles and roundabouts work?
When entering a traffic circle, you must yield to traffic already in the circle
*Enter the right hand lane if you intend to leave at the first exit
*Enter the left lane if you are proceeding to the second exit or beyond
When driving in a circle, the vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left
When exiting the circle, turn on the right signal and use caution
U-turns are not permitted in urban areas in which situations?
*On a roadway between intersections
*Where a sign prohibits them
*At an intersection with traffic lights
*At an alley intersection
(Outside urban areas, U-turns are not permitted on a curve or near the crest of a hill where the driver of another vehicle cannot see you)
How far away must you be when parking near a yield sign, stop sign, hydrant or crosswalk?
5 m
Who goes first at a four way stop?
*Courtesy is to let the driver who gets there first go first
*If two vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first
When turning right, what should you remember?
*Yield right of way to pedestrians
*Check over your right shoulder for cyclists who may have moved up on the right side
*If a vehicle is parked immediately around the corner, turn into the first available lane to the left
When turning left, what should you remember?
*If you must stop in the intersection, stay close to the right of the centre line with your wheels pointing straight ahead
What happens at an uncontrolled intersection?
*If there are no traffic signs or signals, slow down and be prepared to stop
*Yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your right
(T intersections that have no traffic control signs or signals follow the rules of uncontrolled intersections. All drivers must yield to the vehicle on the right)
