Chapter 5 - Highways and Freeways Flashcards
How far in advance should you be in the proper lane when preparing to turn a corner?
15 m
What steps should you take when you want to change lanes?
- Check for traffic.
- Shoulder check.
- Signal.
- When safe, move into the proper lane.
When turning right, what should you remember?
Yield right-of-way to pedestrians. Check over your right shoulder for cyclists who may have moved up on the right side. If a vehicle is parked immediately around the corner, turn into the first available lane to the left.
When turning left, what should you remember?
They are the leading cause of crashes. If you must stop in the intersection, stay close to the right or the centre line with your wheels pointing straight ahead.
U-turns are not permitted in urban areas in which situations?
- On a roadway between intersections.
- Where a sign prohibits them.
- At an intersection with traffic lights.
- At an alley intersection.
What is a parking lane?
That portion of a primary highway between the edge of the roadway to the right of the direction of traffic and the nearest solid white line. It is used for emergency parking only.
List the steps used to merge safely.
1. Check traffic flow.
- Signal left.
- Choose entry space.
- Accelerate (i.e., speed up) to speed of the highway traffic.
- Keep checking the gap until you merge into traffic.
- Turn off signal.
What is a weave zone?
Where the entrance and exit to a highway are close together - the area where the cars cross.
What should you do when entering a curve?
Accelerate slightly after entering a curve. Do not pass other vehicles. On a left-hand curve, to avoid skidding off the road, steer slightly towards the centre of the road. On a right-hand curve, steer slightly towards the right side of the road.
Where should your car be when nearing the top of a hill?
Stay to the right hand side in case an oncoming car crosses the centre line.
