Driving Safely

Question 1

When a lane on a highway is temporary closed due to construction and traffic is backed up, drivers may see road signs asking them to merge in a specific fashion known as the blank

Answer 1

Zipper merge

Question 2

Which is the leading type of collision at entranceways or expressways?

Answer 2

Rear end

Question 3

You must stop your vehicle not less than black metres from the school bus when approaching in either direction.

Answer 3

Five

Question 4

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is blank km per hour in rural areas.

Answer 4

90

Question 5

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is blank km per hour in urban areas.

Answer 5

50

Question 6

You are responsible for maintaining a safe following distance — one which provides you with sufficient time to stop in an emergency, ice the blank second rule.

Answer 6

Use a four-second following distance when following under ideal driving conditions — allow more time under adverse conditions.

Question 7

Big trucks have big blind spots and to stay safe, you should avoid them. The No-Zone refers to blind spot areas around big trucks, where collisions are more likely to occur.

Where are they?

Answer 7

Rear

Trucks have deep rear blind spots. A truck driver can’t see you if you’re in this No-Zone — especially if you’re tailgating. If you can’t see the truck’s mirrors, the driver can’t see you. Stay well back of big trucks to avoid a rear-end collision.

Side

Trucks have large blind spots on both sides. If you stay in these blind spots, that can mean trouble if the truck driver decides to change lanes.

Front

Truck drivers sit up high, and the hood of the cab obscures part of the road ahead. When you pass a big truck, make sure you can see the entire truck cab in your rear-view mirror before pulling in front. When vehicles cut in too soon, then abruptly slow down, truck drivers are forced to react with little time or room to spare.

Backing

Never pass close behind a truck that is preparing to back up or is in the process of backing up. Most trailers are 2½ metres wide and completely hide objects behind them.

Wide Turns

Truck drivers must sometimes swing wide to the left in order to make a right turn. They can’t see cars directly behind or beside them. If you cut in between the truck and the right curb, you might cause a collision.

Question 8

What are transit busses blind spots?

Answer 8

The blind spot of a 12.2 metre transit bus is 4.3 metres on the right side and 1.5 metres on the left, as well as 12.2 metres to the rear.

If you are driving in this area, the bus operator may not see you.

Question 9

When stopping at a railway crossing, keep at least blank metres away. And blank metres in a non restricted area.

Answer 9

5 and 15

Question 10

Motorists can be fined under provisions of The Highway Traffic Act for failing to use caution when passing emergency or designated vehicles working at roadside. You must slow down to the following reduced maximum speeds, passing only when it’s safe to do so:

Answer 10

40 km/h on highways with posted maximum speed limits under 80 km/h
60 km/h on highways with posted maximum speed limits of 80 km/h or higher

Question 11

Uncontrolled intersections

When two vehicles approach an intersection with no traffic signals or signs, both must slow down. Who has the right away?

Answer 11

The vehicle on the left must always yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.