Basic information & rules of the road Flashcards
What do you do you an emergency vehicle is approaching?
Drive as close to the right side of the road
What speed should you ho when passing an emergency vehicle, tow truck, or snow plow on the highway that has its emergency lights flashing?
slow down to 60 km/h
If there are no signs what is the speed limit?
80 km/h
What is a large trucks “no zone”?
The blindspot areas around a big truck, where crashes are more likley to happen
When leaving a roundabout, what signal do you use?
Right signal
What is the meaning of the concept of gates?
To help you understand how to deal with cars around you
What is the most important thing you can do when you see something on the road at night?
Slow down before it is to late. This will give you time to change direction or stop if needed
How many gates does a safe driver always try to have open?
At least 2
When should you have your head lights on headlights?
The law requires headligh use from half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise, and when visibility is poor. However, it is advisable to have your headlights on all the time
What should you do when you notice that you are in another drivers blind spot?
Move forward or drop back
How could you check your blind spots?
Shoulder check
How often should you check your mirrors?
Depends on the number of lanes and traffic
When making a left turn, what should your lane position be?
As close as possible to the right side of the road
What should your lane position be on highways and rual roads?
The rights of your lane
How should you pick your lane on slippery roads?
The lane that has rhe most traction
When should a driver maintain a 12 seconds following distance?
During nighy and low visibility
A person is using a wheelchair travelling along the road where there is no side walk. What should they do?
Travel on the lefts shoulder of the road, facing the incoming traffic
What do yoi do when you are approaching an intersection and there is someone using a wheelchair or a pedestrian what should yoi do?
Yeild right of way
When should you not drive left of the road way centre?
On two ways streets, roads, or highways unless its safe and no traffic is approaching
If a pedestrian is walking on the road and there is no sidewalk. What should they do?
Walk on left shoulder, facing oncoming traffic
In a roundabout, what side should yeild to what side?
The vehicle on the right must yeild to the left
Where should you stop at an intersection without a stop sign or traffic ligt?
The nearest crosswalk whether marked or un marked, a clearly marked stop line, behind the clearly marked x, where there is no stop line crosswalk or sidewalk
What should toi do at a zipper merge?
Vehicle’s in the ending lane must signal, shoulder check and merge when safe. Vehicles in the continuing lane must let one in.
If there is no lanes what should yoo do?
Drive as is there aee lanes
