Sharing The Road Flashcards

1
Q

Who should you be cautious with when operating your vehicle?

A

Pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcycle riders

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2
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What should you slow to when you see a yellow flashing pedestrian light?

A

30km/h

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3
Q

How do pedestrians indicate that they want to cross?

A

By raising an arm at a right angle

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4
Q

What should you do if a pedestrian wants to cross the street?

A

Stop your vehicle safely. And the yield the right of way to the pedestrian

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5
Q

Is it legal to pass a vehicle when you are approaching a crosswalk?

A

No

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6
Q

How can you tell if a pedestrian is visually impaired?

A

Some will have a white came or a dog

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7
Q

What does do not overdrive your headlights mean?

A

This means you should drive so you are able to stop your vehicle within the distance you can clearly see with your headlights

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8
Q

Until what age do you have to wear a helmet while on a bicycle?

A

18 yrs

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9
Q

When is a cyclist a pedestrian?

A

When they are walking a bike

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10
Q

What portion of the lane do motorcycle riders travel in?

A

The left. To make them more visible to other road users.

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11
Q

Why should you allow extra space between you and a motorcycle?

A

Because they can brake really fast

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12
Q

Why should you increase your following time with commercial vehicles?

A

So your viewing area is larger and you are not in their blind spot

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13
Q

How do you know if you are too close to the back of a commercial vehicle?

A

You can’t see both side view mirrors

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14
Q

What is the maximum speed a school bus may go?

A

90km/h

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15
Q

When approving a school bus from any direction on an undivided highway what tells you that you should be prepared to stop?

A

When it had flashing alternating Amber lights

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16
Q

What will tell you that a school bus is going to let people off?

A

It’s red lights will start flashing.

17
Q

How far away do you have to stop when a school bus is letting people off?

A

20 meters or four to five car lengths

18
Q

How often will snow plows move to the side of the road to allow others to pass?

A

every 8-12 km

19
Q

What does it mean if there is an ‘X’ on the pavement?

A

To signify a railway crossing

20
Q

When must you stop for a train?

A

When a train is visible, or sounding a signal, and approaching within 500 meters

21
Q

What does a stop sign at a railway crossing mean?

A

The driver must come to a complete stop between 5 meters and 15 meters

22
Q

What should you make sure of when a train has finished crossing?

A

Another train isn’t passing

23
Q

What should you do if your vehicle stalls on a railway crossing?

A

Get everyone away from the vehicle