Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Alberta Drivers Test Flash Cards > Emergency Situations And Challenging Conditions > Flashcards

Emergency Situations And Challenging Conditions Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Drivers Test flashcards Drivers Test New York flashcards Drivers Ed Texas flashcards Drivers Test California flashcards
1
Q

When you press firmly on a non ABS brake system just before the wheels lock up this is called..

A

Threshold braking

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

To recover from a skid important things you must do are..

A
  • Do not use the accelerator or brake

* steer in the direction you want to go

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

A power skid occurs when..

A

You accelerate too quickly causing the wheels to spin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

A cornering skid occurs when you are..

A

Travelling too quickly when turning causing the vehicle to slide sideways

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

When a front tire is flat the vehicle will pull strongly to the side that..

A

Has the flat tire.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

A flat rear tire may make your vehicle

A

Weave. You may find it hard to steer.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

When road conditions are poor due to bad weather, allow more time for your trip.. Increase your..

A

Following distance, reduce your speed, and maintain your SPACE CUSHION.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

When you are driving at night or at any time when you cannot see clearly far in front of you you must turn your ..

A

Headlights on when you cannot see 150 meters (500 feet) in front of you.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Use your low-beam headlights if there is…

A

Oncoming traffic. Even when the highway is divided

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Avoid looking directly at oncoming headlights so they do not blind you. Look slightly..

A

Down and to the right edge of your driving lane until the vehicle passes you.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Visibility is reduced at night. Do not overdrive..

A

Your headlights. Travel at a speed that allows you to respond safely or stop in the distance lit by your headlights.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

If glare makes it difficult to see..

A

Reduce your speed.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

When driving at night use your low beam headlights when following within..

A

150 meters of another vehicle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Use your LOW BEAM LIGHTS WHEN you are within..

A

300 meters of oncoming vehicles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

In smoke and fog use..

A

Low beam headlights, as high beam will cause glare.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

When it is raining use

A

Low beam headlights

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

When a thin layer of water forms under your tire while you are driver this is called

A

Hydroplaning

18
Q

Do not use cruise control when..

A

The weather conditions are poor

19
Q

With an ABS brake system you can ..

A

Brake as hard as you need without losing the ability to steer.

20
Q

To reduce the collision with an animal, do the following…

A
  • Reduce your speed, look well ahead and use caution in areas with wildlife warning signs
  • Scan the sides of the road for animals
  • Be careful at dusk and dawn animals are more active at those times
  • Also watch for sudden spots of light on or near the road at night
21
Q

If an animal suddenly appears in front of you..

A

Brake hard and prepare to take evasive action

22
Q

If you are the first person at the scene of a collision…

A

Stop away from the collision in a safe location.

23
Q

You are required to report all collisions to the police or local law enforcement if..

A
  • anyone has been injured
  • anyone has been killed
  • overall damage exceeds $2,000
  • if police are called to the scene, all drivers must remain.
24
Q

If you damage any traffic control device, a parking meter or any public property you must..

A

Report this to the police immediately even if the damages are less than $2,000.

25
Q

You must notify the owner of an unattended vehicle of any damage caused through a collision. True or false?

A

True!

26
Q

When passing emergency vehicles or tow trucks that are STOPPED WITH THIER LIGHTS FLASHING reduce your speed to…?

A

60 km/h speed fines double when passing emergency vehicles.

27
Q

If you are not in the lane next to the stopped vehicles, you still need to be..

A

Watchful and cautious.

28
Q

When an ambulance, fire or police emergency vehicle is approaching from any direction and is sounding a siren, you must…

A

Yield the right-of-way.
• safely move your vehicle to allow the emergency vehicle passage.
• drive as closely as possible to the right curb or edge of a two way roadway.
• move right or left to the nearest curb.

29
Q

If you see a vehicle with flashing green lights…

A

Treat it like any other emergency vehicle.

30
Q

Always yield to emergency vehicles with siren or lights operating. Maintain a safe following distance of at least..

A

150 meters (500 feet)

31
Q

Road maintenance and construction vehicles can be used or parked on..

A

Any portion of the road.

32
Q

When a police officer is behind you with the emergency lights flashing, you are required to..

A
  • move to a safe location on the right edge of the road (TWO WAY ROADWAY)
  • on a ONE WAY ROADWAY, carefully and legally stop your vehicle in a safe location at the nearest edge of the roadway.
33
Q

When a police officer pulls you over provide your..

A

Drivers license, vehicle registration, and vehicle insurance.

34
Q

If a vehicles load extends 1.5 meters (5feet) the following is required..

A

During daylight hours a red flag should be attached to the end of the extension or load. The flag must be 30 centimetres (one foot? Long on each of the four sides of the square. At night a light must be attached instead

35
Q

In a residential area, you must not operate a vehicle in a way that disturbs the residents between the hours of

A

10pm and 7am

36
Q

If you drive a vehicle on a roadway without care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for others using the road, you could be found guilty of..

A

Careless driving.

37
Q

It is illegal to operate your vehicle using two lanes on a highway, except ..

A

When conditions cause the use of a single lane to be impractical

38
Q

When you are driving you must not allow anyone to ride on the outside of..

A

Your vehicle

39
Q

When you see a yellow flashing pedestrian-activated traffic light, slow to..

A

30km/h and yield to pedestrians wanting to cross the street

40
Q

In an urban area pedestrians may indicate their intention to cross a street by,

A

Raising their arm at a right angle and pointing to the opposite curb

Alberta Drivers Test Flash Cards (12 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions