Deck Six Flashcards
When must you turn on your headlights?
When you are driving at night, or when you cannot see clearly 150 meters in front of you.
What must be done if you get a flat tire while driving?
1) take your foot off the gas and LET THE ENGINE SLOW YOU DOWN
2) hold the steering wheel firmly, and look/steer in the direction you want to go
3) when the vehicle has slowed down and you have control, apply gentle, steady pressure to the brakes
4) move to a safe place to park
5) turn on your hazard warning lights
What should you do if your headlights don’t work?
Turn your hazard lights on, turn the headlights on and off, if headlights don’t come on, slow down and safely park in a safe place.
What should be done in case of a mechanical breakdown on a highway?
1) change lanes safely, and if possible park in a safe location; (not a bridge or tunnel)
2) if the vehicle is in a dangerous spot:
Turn on the hazard lights, raise your hood, place reflective triangles near your vehicle about 10 to 20 meters apart, and then move away from the vehicle.
What is a braking skid?
When vehicles without ABS brakes brake too firmly, causing the wheels to lock. Steering control will be lost. If this happens:
1) take your foot off the brake pedal. When the wheels start to roll again, steering control will return
2) look and steer in the direction you want to go
What is a power skid?
When you accelerate too hard, causing the wheels to spin. If this happens:
1) take your foot off the gas pedal
2) make steering corrections. Remember to look and steer in the direction you want to go
3) do not over correct, or you may skid in the opposite direction
4) use gentle acceleration to continue moving forward
What is a cornering skid?
When a turn is made too fast, causing a vehicle to slide sideways.
When should you use low beams?
1) When your are 150 m or less behind another vehicle
2) when you are 300 m or less in front of an oncoming vehicle
3) during poor weather conditions
Where should you look when an oncoming vehicles lights are shining in your eyes?
Look slightly down and to the right edge of your driving lane.
What does overdriving your headlights mean?
Driving at a speed that does not let you respond safely or stop in the distance lit by your headlights.
What is the speed limit when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights on?
60 km/h or as posted. Speed fines will double.
What must you do when an emergency vehicle approaches you from any direction and is sounding like a siren?
1) Safely move your vehicle to allow the emergency vehicle to pass
2) drive as closely as possible to the right curb or edge of the two-way roadway
3) stop until the emergency vehicle has passed
- move to the closest curb when on a one-way street.
How far away should you follow an emergency vehicle that has its lights and siren operating?
150 m
When are speeding fines doubled in construction sites?
When workers are present.
What is hydroplaning?
When a thin layer of water builds up between your tires and the road surface causing the vehicle to skid. If this happens:
1) reduce the pressure on the gas pedal so that your vehicle slows down
2) look and steer in the direction you want to go
