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what are the conditions of the learners licence class 7

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  1. hold the license for at least one year
  2. be accompanied by a fully licenced driver who is at least 18 years old and seated next to the learner
  3. no driving between midnight and 5 am
  4. no more passengers than seatbelts
  5. licence is suspended at 8 demerit points
  6. zero alcohol level
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what are the conditions of a stage two probationary licence

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  1. held for a minimum of two years
  2. no more passengers than seat belts
  3. licence suspended at 8 demerit points
  4. zero alcohol level
  5. no upgrading to commercial licence
  6. cannot accompany a learner
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3
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what is required to become a non-probationary fully licenced driver

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remain suspension free for the last year of the two yerar probationary period.
2. pass the advanced road test

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4
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do parents or guardians have to give permission for class 7, or 5 licence if they are under 18

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yes, consent can be withdrawn at any time. it is not required if you can prove you are married or self supporting

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5
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what sign is rectangle and black

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one way

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6
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what is an “x” and has a red outline

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railway crossing

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7
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what sign is a red outlined upside down triangle.

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yeild

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8
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what is the sign with an red circle with a line through it

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actions not permitted

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9
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what does a green circle mean

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actions permitted (Ex; passing is permitted)

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10
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what does an x marked on a roadway mean

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you are approaching a railway crossing

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11
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what dies a diamond marking on the road mean

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the lane is reserved for specific vehicles

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12
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what is a two way left turn lane

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a lane in the centre of the road that is reserved for the left turning traffic travelling in either direction.

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13
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what does a sign that is yellow and looks like a house shape

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school zone/ area or school crosswalk

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14
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what do solid lines mean

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passing or lane is not permitted if the solid line is on your side of the roadway

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15
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what do broken yellow or white lines mean

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lane changing is permitted

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16
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what are bicycle lanes

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they are painted in the curb lane of the road with a bicycle-shaped design and street signage. they may also appear beside a row of parking spots. do not enter these lanes unless you need to turn or when entering or exiting a parking spot

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17
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what does a white line mean

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it separated traffic travelling in the same direction

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18
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what does a yellow line mean

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it separates traffic in opposite directions

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19
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what does an x mean when it is over a driving lane.

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the lane will be used by oncoming traffic so you must not enter or remain in the lane

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20
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what does a flashing green light mean

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drivers are allowed to go through without stopping unless required to yield to oncoming traffic when turning left, or to pedestrians in the crosswalk when turning right or left

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21
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what does a flashing yellow light mean

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proceed with caution after yielding to people and vehicles

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22
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what does a flashing red light mean

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stop completely and then proceed when safe to do so.

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23
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what does a steady green arrow mean

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proceed only in the direction indicated by the arrow

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24
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what is an indication that a light is about to turn from yellow to green

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the pressence of a pedertrian signal light changing from walk to dont walk

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25
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can you turn left on a red light when turning from a one way onto a oneway

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yes, but only after coming to a full stop and yielding to other traffic

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26
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what is the white sign that has two people crossing

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school crosswalk

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27
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what is a square white sign mean

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regulatory message such as speed limit

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28
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what does a black square sign mean

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lane use designation

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29
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unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a roadway outside an urban area or on a provincial highway located inside the corporate limit of a city

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80km/hr

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30
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what is the maximum speed limit on a provincial highway located outside an urban area

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100km/hr

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31
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what does blue nad brown square signes mean

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roadside facilities

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32
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what is the maximum speed on a roadway that is licated within an urban area

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50km/hr

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33
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whawt does the sign of a yellow diamond mean

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caution or warning of a hazard

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34
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what does a sign that is a ling green rectangle mean

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direction

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35
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what are the rules for playground zones

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maximum 30km/hr from 8:30 am to one hour after sunset. you may not pass a car going in the same direcion during these times

36
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what does an orange diamond sign mean

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constuction area information

37
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during what houirs are school zone speed limit in effect

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8am-930pm
11;30-1:30
3pm to 4:30pm

38
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what does an arrow going around something mean

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keep right or left

39
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arrowing on a sign going different direction mean

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two way traffic

40
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are you allowed to turn right on a red light

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yes, but only after coming to a complete stop and yielding to other traffic

41
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how fast are vehicle travelling when they have a sign indicating slow moving vehicle

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less than 40km/hr

42
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how do you back up in a straight line

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  1. make sure your path is clear of traffic, pedestrians, and other obstacles.
  2. place your left hand at the top of the wheel.
    3 look over your right shoulder through the rear-view window
  3. make quick glances ahead to make sure the front of the car doesn’t hit anything
  4. Turn the wheel in the way you want the car to go
43
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where are you not allowed to park a vehicle

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on the sidewalk
on a cross walk
in an intersection
alongside or opposite any streey excavation or obstruction
on a bridge or undrepass
where prohibited
beside other vehicle were you are double parked
within 1.5 meter of access to a garage, private roadway or driveway

44
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when is it illegal to drive your vehicle in reverse

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never backup into an intersection or crosswalk

45
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what is total stopping distance

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the sum of perception distance, reaction distance and braking distance.

46
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what is breaking time

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it is how long it takes the vehicle to come to a stop from the time the brake is pressed until the vehicle stops

47
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what is reaction time

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the time it takes you to physically react to a danger by moving the foot from the gas or brake - this is approximately 3/4 of a second

48
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what is the method you should use when turning the steering wheel

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hand over-hand method

49
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what is perception time

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how long it tales your brain to recognize a situation and understand that you need to stop

50
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when angle or parallel parking. what is the maximum allowable distance between the wheels and the curb?

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50 cm

51
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what is the threshold braking technique

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it is used for cars without ABS brakes when you are required to brake quickly
break almost to the point of locking the wheels. if the wheels lock ease up slightly

52
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what is the correct position of your hands on the wheel

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left hand 9-10 o clock
righthand 2-3

53
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what should you do when you are ready to drive away

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check for clear path
check your mirrors
and shoulder check your blind spot

54
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what should you do before entering your vehicle and before driving

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before entering check for children and pedestrians, anything in your vehicle path, and the inflation of your tires. before driving lock your doors, and adjust your seatbelt and head rest. adjust mirrors. fasten your seatbelt

55
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what is the proper position for the car head restraint

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the center of the head rest should be level with the top of your ears

56
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how far away must you be when parking near a yield, stop sign, firehydrant, or crosswalk

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5m

57
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which way do you turn your wheels when parking uphill with a curb

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turn your wheel toward the left and let your car roll bak untill the right front tire touched the curb

58
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which way mist you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb

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turn the front wheels toward the right

59
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how do you park when facing downhill

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turn your wheels to the right

60
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how do you back-up to tthe right or left

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make sure your path is clear. what ever way you are turning look over that shoulder

61
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who goes first on a four way stop

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the driver who gets there first. if two arrive at the same time the vehicle on the right goes first.

62
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when turning right what should you remember

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yield right to pedestrians
check over your right shoulder for bikes. if a vehicle is parked immediately around the corner turn until the first lane available to the left.

63
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when turning left what should you remember

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they are the leading causes of crashes
if you must stop in the intersection, stay to the right of the center line with your wheels pointing straight ahead

64
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u-turn are not permitted in urban areas in which situations

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on a roadway between intersections
hwere signs prohibit them
an intersection with traffic lights
at an ally intersction. outside urban areas it is not [permitted near a curve or crest of a hill where another vehicle cannot see you

65
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what happens in an uncontrolled intersections

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if there are no traffic signs or signals, slow down and be prepared to stop
yield to the right of way

66
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how to roundabouts work

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yield to the traffic already in the circle. enter to the right if you are using the first exit and enter the left lane if you are using the second or beyond the exit. you must yield to the vehicle to your left. when exiting turn in the right signal and use caution

67
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what should you do when entering a curve

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  1. maintain a safe and steady speed after entering a curve
  2. you vehicle will want to go straight ahead even even though you are turning your wheels. if you loose traction. stay off the brake or gas. continue to look in the direction you want to go. make small steering adjustment to come out of the skid
68
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wher should your car be when nearing the top of the hill

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stay to the right hand side in case oncoming car crosses the centre line

69
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what is a weave zone

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where the entrance and exit to a highway are close together. where cars cross

70
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how far in advance should you be in the proper lane when preparing to turn the corner

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15m

71
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list the steps to merge safely

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check the flow of traffic. choose the gap in the traffic and vegin adjusting your speed. use your signal light. accelerate to the speedof the traffic in the main road. keep shoulder cheaking to coew tha gap on the fraffic. when it is sae move into the gap.

72
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what is the emergency stopping lane

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the shoulder of the road

73
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what steps do your take when changing lanes

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check if changing in allowed. check traffic with inside and outside mirrors. shoulder check, signal. when safe change lanes. turn off signal light

74
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what are blind spots

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they are areas right beside and slightly behind your car that cannot be seen using you mirrors

75
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what must be done if you get a flat tire when driving

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take you food off the gas and allow the engine slow down
hold the steering wheel firmly and look and steer in the direction you want to go. when the vehicle has slowed down and you have control apply gentle brakes. move aside to safe place to park. turn on your hazard lights

76
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what shoudl be done in case of a mechanical brakedown on a highway.

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change lanes safely. park in a safe spot. if you cannot turn on your hazard lights, raise your hood, and place reflective triangles about 10-20 meters apart near your car

77
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what is braking skid

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it happens on vehicles that do not have anti-lock brakes. the wheels lock and steers control is lost. in this case take you foot of the brake pedal. look and steer in the direction you ant to go

78
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what is a power skid

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when you accelerate to hard. take your foot of the gas pedal. make steering corrections. looks and steer in the direction you want to go. use gentle acceleration to continue moving forward.

79
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what is a cornering skid

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when the corner taken too fast and causes the vehicle to slide sideways

80
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when must you turn on your headlights

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when you are driving at night.
when you cannot see clearly 150 meters in front of you

81
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how far away should you follow an emergency vehicle that has its lights and siren operating

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150 meters

82
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when should you use low beams

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when you 150 m r less behind another vehicle
when you are 300 m or less in front of an oncoming vehicle.
during poor weather conditions including rain,snow, smoke, or fog

83
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what is the speed limit when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights on

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60km/hr or as posted. speed fines will double

84
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where should you look when an oncoming vehicles lights are shining in your eyes

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look slightly down and to the right edge of your driving lane.

85
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what does overdriving your headlights mean

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driving at speed the does not let you respond safely or stop in the distance lit by your headlights

86
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what must you do when an emergency vehicle approaches you from any direction and is sounding its siren

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safely more you vehocle to allow the emergency vehicle to pass. drive as closly as possible to the right curb or edge of the twoway raod.
stop until the emregency vehcile has passed

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