Changing Directions Flashcards
Right Turns- Where should you begin and end a right turn?
Close to the right side of the road
To make a right turn you should _______ well before your ________ and move to the right-hand lane when the way is _______.
Signal; turn; clear
What should you do if the right-hand lane is not marked?
Keep as far to the right of the road as possible
You should check your ______ ______ ______ spot for smaller vehicles or pedestrians
Right rear blind
Your should let _______, limited speed ________ or ________ riders go through the intersection before you turn
Cyclists, motorcycles or moped
You may make a right turn facing a red light as long as you first come to a complete ______ and wait until the way is ________
Stop; clear
True or false, when making a right turn ona red light you don’t have to yield to pedestrians and others using the road
False, you do have to yield to pedestrians and others using the road when making a right turn in a red light
Unless signs tell you otherwise, always begin and end a left turn in the far ______ ______ in your direction
Left lane
When you are stopped at an intersection waiting for the approaching traffic to clear what should you not do?
Turn your steering wheel to the left until you can complete the turn because your vehicle can be pushed into oncoming traffic
What should each vehicle do when they meet at an intersection coming from opposite directions and are both waiting to turn left?
turn to the left of the other after yielding the right of way to pedestrians and oncoming traffic
If you are making a left turn behind a motorcycle, moped, limited speed motorcycles what should you do?
Stay behind and turn when the way is clear.
At an intersection where left-turn lanes are marked on the pavement, make your turn from the ______ ________
Marked lane; keep this lane position as you turn onto the other road
The centre lane of some roads are used as a two-way left-turn lane. What does this do for left-turning vehicles from both directions?
A chance to turn without holding up traffic
Steps to using a two-way, left-turn lane
1. _______ and move to the centre lane shortly before your turn
Signal
- Carefully move _____ to a spot ______ the road or driveway where you want to turn
Forward, opposite
- Make your turn when the way is _______
Clear
These left turn lanes are not to be used for ______
Passing
Left Turn on a Red Light
You may turn left from a ______ ______ _____ to a one way road on a red light after coming to a complete ______ and making sure the way is ________
One-way road, stop, clear
Left-turn on a red light
You must yield to ______ and _______
Pedestrians and traffic
Roundabout
Use the left-lane to turn left or go ______
Use the right lane to turn ______ or got straight
Straight, right, straight
Roundabout
Do not enter the roundabout from the right lane if you want to turn ______
Left
Roundabout
Cyclists usually keep to the _______ of the appropriate lane or dismount and use the roundabout as a _______ would
Centre, pedestrian
Entering a Roundabout
Visual checks
Do visual checks of vehicles currently in the roundabout and those waiting to ______
Enter
Roundabout
Entering
Look Left
Traffic in the roundabout has the _______ of ______
Right of way
When preparing to enter the roundabout pay special attention to the vehicles to your ______
Left
Roundabouts
Entering
Adequate gap
Enter when there is an _______ gap in the circulating traffic flow
Adequate
Roundabouts
Entering
Travel counter-clockwise
Always keep to the _______ of the centre island and travel in a _______-_____ wise direction
Right, counter-clock wise
Roundabout
Entering
Keep moving
Do not _____ except to avoid ________
Do not change ________ while in the roundabout
If in the inside lane you miss your exit, you must _______ around until until you meet your exit again
Stop
Collision
Lanes
Continue
Roundabout
Exiting
Signal
Be sure to ______ your exit and watch for ________
Signal, pedestrians
Roundabout
Exiting
Maintain your lane
True or false, you should stay to your left if you entered from the left lane or stay to your right if you endtered from the right lane
True
Roundabout
Exiting
Maintain your position
Maintain your ______ relative to other veichles
Position
Roundabout
Exiting
Signal intent to exit
Once you have passed the exit before the one you want, use your ______ turn _______
Right signal
Roundabout
Exiting
Left lane exit
If exiting from the left lane, watch out for vehicles on the _____that continue to circulate around the roundabout
Right
Dealing with particular situations at a roundabout
Allow extra room alongside _______ vehicles
Large
What should you do if you are in a roundabout and an emergency vehicle approaches
Exit at your intended exit and proceed beyond the traffic island before pulling over
What should you do if you have not entered a roundabout and an emergency vehicle approaches?
Pull over to right if possible and wait until the emergency vehicle has passed
What should you do when you need to turn around when driving if you miss a turn or go too far along a road and driving around the road is not possible?
Do a u-turn or a three-point turn
To make a U-turn safely, you must be able to see well in both _______
Directions
It is illegal to make a u-turn on a _______ in the road, on or near a ________ crossing or _______ or near a ________ or tunnel that blocks your view.
Curve, rail-way hilltop, bridge
You should never make a U-turn unless you can see _______ m in both directions
150
Backing Up
When backing up _______ hold the steering wheel, put the _____ selector in _______ and turn ________ in your seat to look over your shoulder in the direction you are moving
Firmly, gear, reverse, sideways
Backing Up
If you are reversing straight back or to the right, turn your body and head to the _______ and look ______ over your ______ shoulder
Right, back, right
Backing Up
If you are reversing to the left, turn your body and head to the ______ and look over your ______ shoulder
Left left
Backing up
True or false, should you remove your seatbelt to turn you body to see properly when reversing
True
Backing Up
It is illegal to driver in _______ on a ______ road that has a speed limit of more than ______ km/hr except when trying to help someone in _______
Reverse, divided, 89, trouble
Three-point turn
On _______ roads you need to make a three-point turn to change directions
Narrow
Three-point turn
A three-point turn starts from the far ______ side of the road
Right
Where should you not make a three-point turn ?
- Curve
- Hill
- Railway
4.crossing
Hilltop
Bridge
Tunnels
Three-point turn
Signal for a ______ turn
Left
Three-point turn
When the way is ______ in both directions, move _______ turning the wheel sharply to the _______ towards the ______
Clear, forward, left, curb on the far side of the road
Three-point turn
When you have reached the left side of the road ______. Shift the vehicle into ______
Stop, reverse
Three-point turn
Signal a _____ turn
Right
After checking the way is _______, turn the wheel sharply to the _______, while backing up slowly
Clear, right
Stop, _______ to ________ gear and check traffic
Shift, forward
