Road Rules & Regulations Flashcards
(56 cards)
Use low beam headlights around vehicle when
- 150 metres from oncoming vehicle
- Following vehicle within 60 metres
Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UMC) under the Insurance Act
UMC pays losses caused by hit-and-run drivers or uninsured “at fault” drivers
What to do before moving car from parked position when outside
- Check for traffic
- Signal
- Pull from curb when safe
What to do when descending steep hill
- Gear down
- Allow engine to assist in braking
Penalty for failing breathalyzer test or physical coordination test when impaired
90 day licence suspension immediately
Actions for right turn against red signal light
- Stop
- Signal
Flashing red signal light from traffic light or beacon
Treat it as a stop sign.
Flashing blue light on vehicle.
Snow removal equipment.
Where should flares/reflectors be placed when truck disabled on road at 60 km/h or higher
30 metres behind and in front of the vehicle.
Required distance between commercial vehicle on highway
60 metres
Conviction of impaired driving at which level?
0.08%
Reasons for reducing speed below speed limit.
- Bad weather
- Approaching and crossing intersection
- Rush hour (stop/go traffic)
Penalty for criminal conviction of impaired driving in court
Suspension for 1 year
Only effective way to remove alcohol from body
Give body sufficient time to eliminate alcohol
If gas pedal stays down?
Try to lift pedal with foot.
Except when overtaking/passing or making left turn, drivers should
Always keep to the right
First thing to check before U-turn
Traffic regulations
Accompanying drivers for G1 must have alcohol below what?
0.05%
Actions for encountering dangerous whiteout conditions
- Emergency flashers
- Pull off road completely into safe parking area
Reducing risk of hydroplaning
- Ensure tires have good tread depth and properly inflated
- Reduce vehicle speed
Licence suspension for new drivers drinking
30 days
Definition of overdriving headlights
Incapable of stopping within visible distance
No. of days new Ontario residents have to register vehicles
30 days
Which direction will car pull if front tire goes flat?
Side having flat tire