5-9 Flashcards
(37 cards)
Where should your car be when nearing the top of a hill?
Stay to the right hand side in case an oncoming car crosses the centre line (Do not pass near the top of a hill on a two lane highway because you cannot see what is ahead of you)
What is an emergency stopping lane?
*It is sometimes referred to as the shoulder
*It is the portion of the primary highway that lies between the edge of the roadway and the first land of travel
*it is used for drivers who need to stop due to an emergency situation
What steps should you take when you want to change lanes?
1.Be sure the lane change is allowed
2.Check for traffic using your inside and outside mirrors
3.Shoulder check to ensure no vehicle or cyclist is in your blind spot
4.Signal
5.If safe, change lanes
6. Make sure your signal light is turned off
What are blind spots?
They are the areas right beside and slightly behind your car that cannot be seen using your mirrors
How far in advance should you be in the proper lane when preparing to turn a corner?
15 m
List the steps used to merge safely?
1.Check the traffic flow on the highway
2.Choose your gap in the traffic and begin adjusting your speed
3.Use your signal light before or when you are in the acceleration lane
4.Accelerate to the speed of the traffic on the main road
5.Keeping shoulder checking to view the gap in the traffic
6.When it is safe, move into the gap, Do this after you have passed the solid white line of the acceleration lane
7.Make sure your signal light is turned off
What is a weave zone?
Where the entrance and exit to a highway are close together- the area where the cars cross
What should you do when entering a curve?
1.Maintain a safe and steady speed after entering a curve
2.Your vehicle will want to go straight ahead even though you are turning the wheels.
If you lose traction:
*Stay off the brake or the accelerator
*Continue to look in the direction you want to go
*Make small steering adjustments to come out of the skid
(It is unsafe and illegal to pass vehicles on curves on highways with one lane in each direction)
What should you do to avoid a collision with an animal?
1.Use extra caution in areas with wildlife warning signs. Reduce your speed and look well ahead
2.Scan the sides of the roads
3.Be careful at dawn and dusk. Animals tend to be more active at these times
4.Watch for sudden, unusual spots of light on or near the road. This may be the reflection of your headlights from the animals eyes
5.If an animal suddenly appears in front of you, brake hard and try to move away from oncoming traffic
6.Animals sometimes move in groups. If you see one, there may be more
What is hydroplaning?
When a thin layer of water builds up between your tires and the road surface causing the vehicle to skid
If this happens:
*Reduce the pressure on the gas pedal so that your vehicle slows down
*Look and steer in the direction you want to go
What is black ice?
When moisture freezes on the road surface. Usually drivers can’t see it. It looks shiny and black
When must you turn on your headlights?
*When you are driving at night
*When you cannot see clearly 150 meters in front of you
What must be done if you get a flat tire while driving?
- Take your foot off the gas and let the engine slow you down
2.Hold the steering wheel firmly. Look and steer in the direction you want to go - When the vehicle has slowed down and you have control, apply gentle, steady pressure to the brakes
- Move to a safe place to park
- Turn on your hazard warning lights
What should you do if your headlights don’t work?
*Turn your hazard lights on
*Turn the headlights on and off
*If headlights don’t come on, slow down and safely park in a safe place
What should be done in case of a mechanical breakdown on a highway?
- Change lanes safely and, if possible, park in a safe location
- Do not stop on a bridge or in a tunnel
- If the vehicle is in a dangerous spot:
*Turn on the hazard lights
*Raise your hood
*Place reflective triangles to the rear of your vehicle about 10 to 20 meters apart
What is a braking skid?
It happens with vehicles that do not have anti-lock brakes (ABS) when you apply the brakes too firmly, causing the wheels to lock. Steering control will be lost.
If this happens:
*Take your foot off the brake pedal. When the wheels start to roll again, steering control will return
*Look and steer in the direction you want to go
What is a power skid?
When you accelerate too hard, causing the tires to spin.
If this happens:
1. Take your foot off the gas pedal
2.Make steering corrections. Remember to look and steer in the direction you want to go
3. Do not over correct, or you may skid in the opposite direction
4. Use gentle acceleration to continue moving forward
What is a cornering skid?
When a turn is made too fast, causing the vehicle to slide sideways (correct by easing up on the gas pedal and steer in the direction you want the vehicle to move)
When should you use low beams?
*When you are 150m or less behind another vehicle
*When you are 300m or less in front of an oncoming vehicle
*During poor weather conditions including rain, snow, smoke or fog
Where should you look when an oncoming vehicle’s lights are shining in your eyes?
Look slightly down and to the right edge of your driving lane
What does “overdriving” your headlights mean?
Driving at a speed the does not let you respond safely or stop in the distance lit by your headlights
What is the speed limit when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights on?
60 km/h or as posted
What must you do when an emergency vehicle approaches you from any direction and is sounding its siren?
*Safely move your vehicle to allow the emergency vehicle to pass
*Drive as closely as possible to the right curb or edge of the two-way roadway
*Stop until the emergency vehicle has passed
(Move to the closest curb when on a one-way street)
How far away should you follow an emergency vehicle that has its lights and siren operating?
150m
