Chapter 3

Question 1

Which way must you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?

Answer 1

Turn the wheels towards the right.

Question 2

What is perception time?

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

Where are you not allowed to park a vehicle?

Answer 3

• 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

Question 4

How far away must you be when parking near a yield sign, stop sign, hydrant or crosswalk?

Answer 4

5 m

Question 5

When angle or parallel parking, what is the maximum allowable distance between your wheels and the curb?

Answer 5

50 cm

Question 6

What is reaction time?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

How do you park when facing downhill?

Answer 7

Turn front wheels to the right (with and without curb)

Note: When parking on a hill, the wheels are always turned to the right except when parking uphill with a curb.

Question 8

What method should you use when turning the steering wheel?

Answer 8

Use a hand over hand method, ans then let the steering wheel slide back through your hands

Question 9

What should you do before entering your vehicle and before driving?

Answer 9

Before entering check for:

• Children and pedestrians
• Anything in your vehicles path
• Inflation levels on your tires

Before Driving :

• Lock your doors
• Adjust your seat
• Adjust your head restraint
• Adjust mirros
• Fasten your seatbelt

Question 10

What should you do when you are ready to drive away?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

What is the threshold braking technique?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

What is the correct position of your hands on the wheel?

Answer 12

Left hand: 9 or 10 o’clock

Right hand: 2 or 3 o’clock

Question 13

What is total stopping distance?

Answer 13

The sum of perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. It depends on the condition of the roadway, your alertness, your vehicle, the speed, brakes, tires, etc.

Question 14

What is braking time?

Answer 14

It is how long it takes a vehicle to stop from the time the brake is first applied until the vehicle stops

Question 15

When is it illegal to drive your vehicle in reverse?

Answer 15

You may never back up into an intersection or a crosswalk

Question 16

Which way do you turn your wheels when parking uphill with a curb?

Answer 16

Turn wheels toward the left and then let the car roll back until the right front tire touches the curb

Question 17

How do you back-up to the right or left?

Answer 17

First, make sure your path is clear of 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

Question 18

What is the proper position for the car head restraint?

Answer 18

The centre of the restraint should be level with the top of your ears

Question 19

How do you back-up in a straight line?

Answer 19

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 to go

Question 20

Which way do you tuen your wheels when parking and facing downhill?

Answer 20

Turn your wheels to the right (with and without curb)

Note: When parking on a hill, the wheels are always turned to the right except when parking uphill with a curb.

Question 21

Where are you not allowed to park a vehicle?

Answer 21

• 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