Chapter 6 - Emergency Situations and Challenging Conditions

Question 0

What should be done in case of a mechanical break-down on a highway.

Answer 0

1. Change lanes safely to move off the road.
2. Try to get to the nearest exit.
3. Turn on the hazard lights and raise the hood.
4. All occupants should leave the car and move to a safe location.
5. Don’t stop on a bridge or at an underpass.

Question 1

When is nighttime, according to the drivers handbook?

Answer 1

The period that begins one hour after sunset and ends one hour before sunrise. (Note that you must use your headlights at night or when you cannot see clearly for 150 m in front of you.)

Question 2

What must be done if you get a flat tire while driving?

Answer 2

1. Take your foot off the gas and let the engine slow down.
2. Hold the steering wheel firmly.
3. When the vehicle has slowed, apply gentle pressure to breaks.
4. Look for a safe place to move off the road.

Question 3

What should you do if your headlights don’t work?

Answer 3

Turn them off and on. Use hazard lights if they still don’t work.

Question 4

What is a breaking skid?

Answer 4

When you apply breaks too hard, causing the wheels to lock and a loss of control. To gain control, ease off the brake until the tires start to spin again. Make steering corrections as necessary.

Question 5

What is a power skid?

Answer 5

When you accelerate too hard causing the tires to spin. Correct by easing off the gas and make steering corrections.

Question 6

What is a cornering skid?

Answer 6

When a turn is made too fast, causing the vehicle to slide sideways. Correct by easing up on the gas pedal and steer in the direction you want the vehicle to move.

Question 7

When should you use low beams?

Answer 7

1. 150 m behind another vehicle.
2. 300 m in front of an oncoming vehicle.
3. During poor weather conditions including rain, snow, smoke and fog.

Question 8

Where should you look when an oncoming vehicle’s lights are shining in your eyes?

Answer 8

Look somewhat down and to the right edge of your driving lane.

Question 9

What does “overdriving” your headlights mean?

Answer 9

Driving at a speed that does not let you see an object in time to stop.

Question 10

What must you do if you are involved in a collision?

Answer 10

Remain at the scene! You must file a police report if:

1. People are hurt.
2. Someone is killed.
3. Total damage exceeds $2000
4. You knock down or damage any traffic sign or parking meter, or damage any public property.

Question 11

What is the speed limit if passing a stopped emergency vehicle with it’s lights on?

Answer 11

60 km/h or as posted. Speed fines will double.

Question 12

When are speeding fines doubled in construction sites?

Answer 12

When workers are present.

Question 13

What is hydroplaning?

Answer 13

When a thin layer of water builds up between your tires and the road surface causing the vehicle to skid.

Question 14

What is black ice?

Answer 14

When moisture freezes on the road surface. Usually drivers can’t see it. It looks shiny and black.

Question 15

Where should you look when trying to avoid a collision with an animal?

Answer 15

Look ahead and scan the road for animals.

• Be careful at duck and dawn since it’s harder to see the animals.
• Look at sudden unusual spots of light on or near the road at night. This may be the reflection of your headlights on an animal’s eyes.