Chapter 2: Driving in Stressful Situations

Question 1

When you see red, red/blue flashing lights, or an emergency vehicle approaching from either direction, you must:

Answer 1

Slow down, move as far to the right as possible, and stop

Question 2

It is illegal to follow a fire truck or ambulance in any lane in the same direction within _________ metres.

Answer 2

150

Question 3

You see a flashing green light approaching. What vehicle is this?

Answer 3

Fire fighters and volunteer medical responders, using their own vehicles to respond to an emergency.

Question 4

What should you do if you see a flashing green light?

Answer 4

Yield right-of-way

Question 5

When an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is stopped in a lane or on the shoulder of your lane, you must:

Answer 5

slow down and pass with caution

Question 6

When driving at night and approaching an oncoming vehicle, what headlights should you use and how far?

Answer 6

lowbeam headlights within 150m of an approaching vehicle

Question 7

When driving at night while following a vehicle, what headlights should you use and how far?

Answer 7

lowbeam headlights within 60m behind a vehicle

Question 8

When driving at night on a curve or hilltop, what headlights should you use and why?

Answer 8

lowbeam headlights; to see oncoming vehicles and avoid blinding oncoming drivers

Question 9

When driving at night, when can you use highbeam headlights?

Answer 9

When you do not see a vehicle ahead of you or any headlights than your own

Question 10

When driving in fog conditions, what are a few things you should do?

Answer 10

• Drive slowly
• turn on the full lighting system in your car
• use lowbeam headlights or fog lights (if you have them)
• increase following distance

Question 11

If fog conditions become too dense, what should you do?

Answer 11

Pull completely off road and try to position car in safe parking area, turn on emergency flashers

Question 12

What is hydroplaning?

Answer 12

Skidding in rainy conditions due to too much water or driving too fast

Question 13

How should you avoid hydroplaning?

Answer 13

Use good tires with deep tread, slow down when roads are wet

Question 14

To reduce the chance of skidding, you must have/do:

Answer 14

Smooth steering, braking, and accelerating; avoid sudden action of the three

Question 15

What are you risking driving on flooded roads?

Answer 15

Water will prevent brakes from working

Question 16

How should you test your brakes after driving in wet conditions (and provided it is safe to do so)?

Answer 16

brake firmly and quickly at 50km/h:
- vehicle should stop in a straight line
- brake should feel firm and secure

if vehicle pulls to one side or if brake feels spongy, you must take car to repair

Question 17

You are skidding in wet conditions. What must you do?

Answer 17

Look where you want to go and steer in that direction (do NOT oversteer)

Question 18

You are skidding in a straight line during icy conditions. What must you do?

Answer 18

Shift to neutral or step on the clutch

Question 19

What is threshold braking?

Answer 19

Threshold braking: brings you to reasonably quick and controlled stop in your own lane, even in slippery conditions.

Question 20

How do you perform a threshold brake?

Answer 20

1. Brake as hard as you can without locking up or skidding the wheels
2. If you feel any wheels locking up, release brake pressure slightly, then reapply. Do NOT pump the brakes!
3. Continue braking in this fashion until vehicle comes to complete stop

Question 21

If you are caught during a whiteout or blowing snow, what are a few things should you do?

Answer 21

Drive slowly, turn on the full lighting system in your car, increase following distance