chapter 3

Question 0

what is perception time?

Answer 0

how long it takes your brain to recognize a situation and understand that you need to stop. approximately 3/4 of a second.

Question 1

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

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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

Answer 2

50cm

Question 3

when is it illegal to drive your vehicle in reverse?

Answer 3

you may never back up into an intersection or a crosswalk

Question 4

what is the proper position for the car head restraint?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

how do you park when facing downhill?

Answer 5

turn front wheels to the right. *note: when parking on a hill the wheels are always turned to the right except when parking uphill with a curb

Question 6

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

Answer 6

turn the front wheels towards the right

Question 7

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

Answer 7

1. check your path again to be sure that it’s clear
2. check your mirrors
3. shoulder check to be sure your blind sports are clear

Question 8

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

Answer 8

before entering:

• 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 mirrors
• fasten your seatbelt

Question 9

how do you back up to the right or left?

Answer 9

first, make sure your path is clear of traffic, pedestrians and other obstacles.
* when backing up to the left, look over your left shoulder
same for the right, right turn right shoulder.

Question 10

how do you back up in a straight line?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

what’s the threshold breaking technique?

Answer 11

it is used for cars without abs brakes when you are required to break quickly:

• brake almost to the point of locking the wheels
• if the wheels lock, ease up slightly

Question 12

what is total stopping distance?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

where are you not allowed to park a vehicle?

Answer 13

• on a sidewalk or Boulevard
• on a crosswalk
• in an intersection
• alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction
• where prohibited
• beside other vehicles where you may be double parked
• within 1.5 meters of an acces to a garage, private roadway or driveway

Question 14

what method should you use when turning the steering wheel?

Answer 14

use a hand over hand method, and then let the steering wheel slide back through your hands.

Question 15

what is braking time?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

what is reaction time?

Answer 16

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 17

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

Answer 17

left hand : 9 or 10 o’clock

right hand: 2 or 3 o’clock

Question 18

how far away must you be when parking near a yield sign, stop sign, hydrant or cross walk?

Answer 18

5m