Traffic, Vehicle Control, Vehicle Lights Flashcards
a driver needs to __ upon approaching a stop sign
stop and proceed when it’s safe to do so
if you are following a slow moving vehicle up a hill, you should
wait patiently and follow the slow moving vehicle
is it a good idea to drive slower than surrounding traffic?
no because it’s a hazard since other drivers may try to pass you
on a multi-lane highway, slow moving traffic should travel on
the far right lane
what does a pedestrian using a white cane mean?
pedestrian is visually impaired
what should you be watching for on the side of the road? pick 3
people in wheelchairs moving towards an intersection
children playing
visually impaired people with canes or guide dogs
what should you do if you encounter an aggressive drive? pick 3
lock your doors and windows
give that driver the right of way
avoid eye contact
what should you do when passing a large vehicle?
ensure you have enough space and dont stay at the vehicles blind spot
when entering a freeway you should
accelerate quickly to freeway speed and merge with the traffic
when is it safe to pass other vehicles on the right side?
its permitted when the street or highway has two or more lanes for traffic in the direction you;re travelling
when youre on a freeway and you’re approaching a freeway entrance, you should __ and __
adjust your speed accordingly to allow the vehicles to merge into traffic
if possible move to a lane to your left
why is it the safest to be on the right lane on a multi-lane road? pick 2
it’s unlikely someone will tailgate you
you are away from oncoming traffic
you should __ when a car is stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the street at a marked crosswalk
not pass and wait for the pedestrian to cross
how can you prevent your vehicle from moving side to side while driving?
look ahead in the direction you want to go
how can you recover from a skid?
steer in the direction you want to go
how would you use the anti-lock braking system (ABS) in an emergency situation?
apply continuous hard pressure until the vehicle stops
if you are faced with low visibility while driving, you should __, ___, and ___
scan the road more often
slow down and maintain extra space between other vehicles
defrost your windows to keep a good view of the road
what are the 3 main factors that determine how long it takes to stop a vehicle?
driver’s perception time, braking time and reaction time
what does hydroplaning mean?
there is a thin layer of water between the tires and the road
what’s the benefit of an anti-lock braking system (ABS)?
the driver can brake and steer at the same time
what’s the correct position to place your hands on the steering wheel? pick 2
left hand at 10 and right hand at 2
left hand at 9 and right hand at 3
what should you do if you are driving and one of your tires blows out? pick 3
hold the wheel firmly and concentrate on steering
take foot off the gas pedal to slow down and gently press on the brakes
signal and bring the vehicle to a stop off the road
what should you do if you are entering a curve too quickly?
take foot the accelerator and once you gain traction, speed up slightly
what should you do if you must drive through a puddle? pick 2
drive as slowly as possible
apply the brakes slowly to dry them out
what should you do if your brakes fail? pick 3
pump the brake pedal
apply the parking brake gently but firmly
shift into a lower gear
what should you do if car is hydroplaning?
decelerate, drive straight and do not hit the brakes
what should you do if your hood flies up while driving? pick 2
open your window to look at where you’re travelling or look through the crack below the hood
slow down, turn on the hazard lights and pull over to the side of the road
what should you do in the event of an engine failure? pick 3
signal and pull over to the edge of the road
turn on the hazard lights
stay with your vehicle
what should you do to deal with black ice?
ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go
when is it dangerous to use cruise control? pick 2
when you’re sleepy
on wet or slippery surfaces
