Sharing the road Flashcards
When you see a yellow flashing pedestrian-activated traffic light what should you do?
Slow to 30 km/h and yield to pedestrians wanting to cross the street
What are some pedestrian safety noted to remember?
• In an urban area, pedestrians may indicate their intention to cross a street by raising an arm at a right angle and pointing to the opposite curb. • When pedestrians indicate their intention to cross the street, you must stop your vehicle safely before the crosswalk and allow them to cross. • When a pedestrian has entered a marked or unmarked crosswalk, you must yield the right-of-way. • When stopping for a pedestrian at a crosswalk, stop far enough back (about two to three car lengths) so that traffic in another lane will be able to see the pedestrian and have time to stop. • Never pass another vehicle when you are approaching a crosswalk. There is always a chance that the other vehicle is slowing or stopping for a pedestrian. • Not all crosswalks are marked, but the rules of pedestrian safety should be followed at all intersections. • Be considerate of visually impaired pedestrians. Some will have a white cane or guide dog. • At night, do not over-drive your headlights. This means you should drive so you are able to stop your vehicle within the distance you can clearly see with your headlights. • When it is dark, be alert for pedestrians. If they are wearing dark clothing, they can be difficult to see from a distance. • Children can be unpredictable. In residential areas, watch for children around parked vehicles, riding bikes or playing on the street. Glance under parked vehicles ahead on both sides of the road to check for children’s feet, toys, and bicycle wheels. These provide warning that you may need to stop.
Under what age do you have to wear a helmet while bike riding?
The law requires cyclists or passengers on a bicycle, who are under 18 years of age, to wear an approved bicycle safety helmet.
What should you do when sharing the road with a cyclists?
• A cyclist who is walking beside and pushing a bicycle is a pedestrian. • Cyclists are required to ride as close as practicable to the right curb. However, they may need to ride further out when avoiding drainage grates, pot holes, debris, gravel or sand, wet or slippery surfaces, and rutted or grooved pavement. Be aware of the roadway conditions that may affect a cyclist. Chapter 8 Sharing the Road 99 • A bicycle that is being ridden is a vehicle. A cyclist must follow the rules of the road like drivers of other vehicles. · A cyclist seated on a bicycle at an intersection, waiting for a traffic control signal, has the same rights and responsibilities as any other vehicle waiting to proceed. · Cyclists are required to use the proper lane when turning left. A bicycle and rider are smaller than other vehicles, are less visible, and more exposed to traffic on left turns. Cyclists need extra consideration when turning left, especially on multi-lane roads. • When passing a cyclist, change lanes like you would for other vehicles. • When you are preparing to turn right, watch for cyclists who may ride along side your vehicle. Remember to do a shoulder check to your blind spots to the right. • When parked at the curb, always check for cyclists before you open your vehicle door. It is the driver’s responsibility to wait until it is safe before opening the door. • Before moving away from the curb, check for cyclists who may be riding past your vehicle. • Do not follow too closely behind cyclists. They do not have brake lights to warn you when they are stopping. • Be alert for children on bicycles. They may lack the necessary knowledge and skills for safe cycling around traffic, and may not be aware of all the dangers. Children on oversized bicycles are at risk of losing control.
What lane do most motorcyclists travel on?
Motorcycle riders often travel in the left portion of their lane. This helps make them more visible to other road users. It does not mean they will be turning left.
What are some rules when sharing the road with a motorcyclist?
• Never share a lane with a motorcycle rider. A motorcycle rider needs the whole lane to travel safely. • Be aware that motorcycle riders will often move within their lane to avoid road hazards like pot holes and to maintain a space cushion from other vehicles. • When you are following someone riding a motorcycle, allow extra space between your vehicle and the motorcycle because motorcycles can stop very quickly. • Be aware that poor weather and road conditions and road hazards could make the motorcycle rider lose contro
What are log hauling vehicles?
Log hauling vehicles are long and heavy vehicles that are loaded with logs.
What do you need to remember while sharing the road with a log hauling vehicle?
• Never pass a log hauling truck that is turning left or right off the highway. The extension of the logs from the rear of the truck may be as long as nine metres (30 feet). When these trucks are turning, the logs can block all or some of the lanes of the highway
What speed are school buses operated at?
School buses are operated at 90 km/h or less.
What is an undivided highway?
A highway not divided by a median
When a school bus’s light is flashing on a undivided highway what are some notes you should know?
• When you approach a school bus from either direction (from the front or the rear), and it has the alternating amber lights flashing, you must be ready to stop. This is a warning that the alternating red lights are going to begin flashing and the school bus is stopping to allow students to get on or off. • If you pass a school bus that has its alternating amber lights flashing, pass with caution. • When the school bus stops to let students on or off, its alternating red lights will begin flashing. You will also see a stop sign extended from the left side of the school bus. You must come to a full stop about 20 metres (about four to five car lengths) away from the school bus. This distance allows drivers of other vehicles behind you to see the flashing lights and students crossing the highway • You must remain stopped until the alternating flashing red lights are turned off and the stop sign on the driver’s side is no longer extended.
When a school bu’s light is flashing on a highway divided by a median what are some notes to know?
• When you approach a school bus from the rear and its alternating amber lights are flashing, follow the same procedures as you would for a highway that is not divided by a median. • When you approach a school bus from the front and the school bus has its alternating amber or red lights flashing, you may proceed with caution. Watch for pedestrians. Remember, this is only on a divided highway
You know a snowplow is near when you see what?
Snowplows are equipped with flashing amber and red lights to make them more visible. Remember “flashing amber and red means
snowplow ahead.”
What are some tips to know when you see a snowplow?
• Maintain a safe following distance behind the snowplow. Most maintenance vehicles will have a sign at the rear to let motorists know the minimum safe following distance. Keeping this distance will give you more time to react to the unexpected, and avoid rock damage to your vehicle from the snowplow’s sanding unit. • Snow plow operators will move to the side of the road, where it is safe, every 8 to 12 kilometers to allow vehicles to pass. Even when passing is permitted, it is safer to stay well back until the snowplow operator can safely move over to allow vehicles to pass. • Before passing a snowplow on a two lane highway (one lane in each direction), be sure you can see far enough ahead and that passing is permitted by the road markings or signs
When a railway crossing sign has Flashing red light signals and a bell what does it mean?
Stop when the lights begin to flash and the bells ring because a train is approaching. The driver of the vehicle nearest the crossing must stop at least five metres back from the nearest rail. Do not proceed until the lights and bells have stopped.
