Managing Risk In Traffic Flashcards
A space cushion is…
The distance between yourself and others.
How many seconds following distance is reccomended?
2-3 seconds following distance in ideal conditions
3-4 seconds when conditions suck or highway
Do not ride between a…
Curb and a vehicle, especially a large vehicle.
When passing parked vehicles; stay in the…
Left portion of your lane.
On a FOUR lane roadway, use the…
Right travel lane when possible. Ride on the LEFT portion of your lane.
When you need to ride beside the dividing yellow line..
Ride in the right portion of your lane. Where the right wheels of a vehicle travel.
Before the crest of a hill, use the…
Right portion of your lane.
When a large vehicle is approaching, ride in the…
Right portion of your lane and keep a firm grip on your handles.
If an oncoming driver is turning left or indicating a left from an intersection reduce your speed and…
Move to the centre or right portion of your lane.
If a vehicle is entering from the right side of the intersection…
Use the LEFT portion of your lane.
If vehicles are indicating entering the intersection from both sides of the intersection…
Use the left portion of your lane.
When emergency vehicles are stopped reduce speed to…
60km/h
In URBAN areas scan your path of travel atleast…
12 seconds ahead
In RURAL areas scan your path of travel atleast…
20-25 seconds
