Safre Driving- 5.9-5.18

Question 1

All motorists in NB under the age of 21 must maintain a ___ blood alcohol content while driving

Answer 1

0%

Question 2

The legal level of blood alcohol content while driving for people over 21 is

Answer 2

0.08%

Question 3

Drivers in NB with a Blood alcohol content between _____ are subject to _____

Answer 3

0.05-0.08%, 7 day suspension of their drivers licence

Question 4

With a blood alcohol content over 0.08%, the driver will…

Answer 4

…be served with a 90 day administrative licence suspension

Question 5

Failure to provide a blood alcohol sample will result in…

Answer 5

A 90 suspension of your licence

Question 6

New amendments to the motor vehicle act gives peace officers certain authorities

Answer 6

1. Stop vehicles for the purposes of determining whether there is evidence to justify the demand for a breath sample
2. Demand documentation from drivers, such as drivers licence, proof of insurance, and registration
3. Demand submission to standard field sobriety testing. This demand occurs when a peace officer has reasonable grounds to believe that a driver is impaired. Refusal to submit to a standard field sobriety test would lead to a demand to take a breathalyzer test.

Question 7

Procedure to standard field sobriety test

Answer 7

Includes:

1. Horizontal gaze nystagmus test
2. Walk and turn test
3. One leg stand test

Question 8

If a peace officer has reasonable and probable grounds to suspect the presence of alcohol, the driver of a vehicle may be demanded to…
If the person is unable to provide this, they may be demanded to provide a____

Answer 8

Sample of breath

Sample of blood

Question 9

FIRST offence suspension period, minimum prohibition before qualifying for interlock program, max time in interlock

Answer 9

1 year, 3 months, 9 months

Question 10

SECOND offence suspension period, minimum prohibition before qualifying for interlock program, max time in interlock

Answer 10

3 years, 6 months, 30 months

Question 11

THIRD OR MORE offence suspension period, minimum prohibition before qualifying for interlock program, max time in interlock

Answer 11

5 years, 12 months, 48 months

Question 12

slow moving vehicles must…

Answer 12

drive to the extreme right and must not impede traffic

Question 13

when stopping, see that you and your vehicle are…

Answer 13

clear of the paved surface or close to the curb

Question 14

when approaching an intersection…

Answer 14

slow down and check in all directions for hazards

Question 15

except when driving in two or more marked lanes going in the same direction, never…

Answer 15

pass on the approach to an intersection, a bridge, or a railroad crossing

Question 16

the contact of the tire to the pavement is equal to the to…

Answer 16

the length of the palm of your hand

Question 17

if you apply your brakes suddenly on an icy road…

Answer 17

your car will go into a skid

Question 18

how to deal with a skid without ABS

Answer 18

pump the brake pedal, gradually slowing the vehicle without locking the wheels

Question 19

how to deal with a skid WITH ABS

Answer 19

apply steady pressure

Question 20

partial hydroplaning starts at…

Answer 20

55km/h

Question 21

hydroplaning increases with speed to…

Answer 21

85km/h

Question 22

how to deal with hydroplaning

Answer 22

take your foot off the accelerator and let the car slow down

Question 23

drivers cause skidding by

Answer 23

excessive speed
excessive acceleration
sudden and/or excessive braking
abrupt steering

Question 24

to correct a rear-wheel skid

Answer 24

remove your feet from the pedals and steer in the direction of the skid

gentle acceleration will help the vehicle pull out of a rear wheel skid

Question 25

to correct a four-wheel skid

Answer 25

release the brake, reapply it gently and increase pressure slowly to avoid locking the wheels

Question 26

if your front wheels skid

Answer 26

take your foot off the accelerator

if the skid continues, depress the clutch

Question 27

how to stop or slow down without a ABS brakes in winter

Answer 27

keep the heel on the floor between the brake and the accelerator, use toes to press brake to the point of the brake locking up, then ease off the brake

Question 28

how to stop or slow down WITH abs brakes in winter

Answer 28

pump the brakes

Question 29

if a tire blows out…

Answer 29

do not apply the brake. let up on the accelerator, gradually come to stop

Question 30

to drive around a curve safely…

Answer 30

reduce speed when approaching and gradually accelerate after entering

Question 31

never ______ in a curve

Answer 31

stop, park, make a u turn, or back up

Question 32

fog driving tips

Answer 32

1. gradually reduce speed, avoid sudden stops
2. creep
3. drive using low beam headlights, do not use parking lights
4. when stopping bc of poor visibility in fog, get as far off the road as possible

Question 33

slow traffic lanes are designed to…

Answer 33

allow faster moving traffic to pass slower moving vehicles

Question 34

when entering the highway use…

Answer 34

acceleration lane to increase speed

Question 35

when exiting highway use…

Answer 35

deceleration lanes to lower speed

Question 36

continuity lines

Answer 36

painted on the highway at entry and exit ramps, indicates the separation btwn the through lane and the entry-exit ramps

Question 37

diamond interchange

Answer 37

all exits from the main road are to the right