Deck Five Flashcards
What are blind spots?
They are the areas right beside and slightly behind your car that cannot be seen using your mirrors.
What steps should you take to change lanes?
1) be sure the lane change is allowed
2) check for traffic with your inside and outside mirrors
3) shoulder check to ensure no vehicle/cyclist is in your blind spot
4) signal
5) if safe, change lanes
6) make sure your signal light is turned off
How far in advance should you be in the proper lane when preparing to turn a corner?
15 m.
What is a emergency stopping lane? (Sometimes referred to as the shoulder)
Used for drivers who need to stop due to an emergency situation. It is the portion of the highway that lies between the edge of the roadway and the first line of travel.
List the steps used to merge safely.
1) check the traffic flow on the highway
2) choose your gap in the traffic and begin adjusting your speed
3) use your signal light BEFORE OR WHEN YOU ARE IN THE ACCELERATION LANE
4) accelerate to the speed of the traffic on the main road
5) keep shoulder checking to view the gap in the traffic
6) when it is safe, move into the gap. Do this after passing the solid line of the acceleration lane
7) make sure signal light is turned off
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?
1) maintain a safe and steady speed after entering a curb
2) your vehicle will want to go straight ahead even though you are turning the wheels
If you LOSE TRACTION:
1) stay off the brake or the accelerator
2) continue to look in the direction you want to go
3) make small steering adjustments to come out of the skid
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. *do no it pass near the top of a hill on a two lane highway because you cannot see what is ahead of you.
