Chapter 7: Responsible Driving Flashcards
How many seconds should you look ahead of your car?
12- 15 seconds. In rural areas 20 -25 seconds
How often should you check your mirrors?
Every eight to 12 seconds
What are the 2 types of hazards?
Fixed hazards and variable hazards
What are examples of fixed hazards?
- restricted vision areas such as curves, hills and hidden driveways
- intersections
- merging roadways
What are some variable hazards?
- school children and other pedestrians
- left-turning vehicles
- icy road surfaces
- “stale” green lights
- emergency vehicles
What is a space cushion?
Space between yourself and the vehicle ahead, behind and to either side
What should you do if you miss your exit?
Continue on to the exit
What is the distance that you should follow another vehicle?
2 seconds
How many demerits do you receive for distracted driving?
3
Who is the driver responsible for having seatbelts?
All passengers 16 and under
. Every 10 km/hour above 90 km/
hour burns about ? per cent more fuel.
10
What is the minimum age to operate a tractor?
14
When can you not operate a vehicle in a disturbing way?
Between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
