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39 Cards in this Set
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When driving in a rotary or traffic circle, drivers should follow each other: |
Counter-clockwise direction |
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How does the yellow line markings on the pavement assist drivers in safe driving? |
Divide traffic moving in the opposite direction |
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Which is a safe distance for drivers to signal before making a turn? |
30 meters |
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All registered motor vehicles or trailers must undergo a safety inspection at an official inspection station every: |
1 year |
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What must be used in vehicles in winter to warm the engine oil and other engine components? |
Block Heaters |
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What is a safe following distance for vehicles on the road? |
2 seconds interval |
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Defensive driving |
A driver attempts to forsee potential collisions and is prepared to avoid them. |
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Partial hydroplaning of the vehicle starts at around: |
55km/h |
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What is a safe distance for drivers when approaching fire vehicles, or other emergency vehicles? |
150 meters |
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Except when passing, what distance must be maintained between 2 commercial vehicles traveling in the same direction on the highway? |
60 meters |
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Where there are no posted speed limits, the maximum speed in cities, towns, villages and built-up areas is: |
50km/h |
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When lights are required, drivers are required to use low beam headlights? |
Within 150 meters of an oncoming vehicle |
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Drivers are required by law to advise the Motor Vehicle Branch of any change in address or name within |
10 days |
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When approaching a railway crossing where an electrical or mechanical signal device is warning of the approach of train, you must: |
Stop no less than 5 meters of the nearest rail |
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Every accident must be reported to the RCMP or local police where there is a personal injury, death or when damages exceeds: |
$1000 |
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On a roadway where traffic is moving in both directions, in what position must you be before making a left turn? |
Immediately to the right of the centerline of the roadway |
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Most skids are the result of driver error. Skids may occur when you |
Brake too hard, drive too fast accelerate too fast |
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When a right turn against a red signal light is permitted, what does the law require you to do before entering the intersection and making a turn? |
You may turn right on a red light only after coming to a complete stop and waiting until the way is clear |
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If a driver is convicted of not wearing a seat belt, they must pay a fine and will be assigned a loss of: |
2 points on their driving record |
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When descending a steep hill, a good and safe driving practice is to |
Gear down and use motor to assist in braking |
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If a commercial vehicle becomes disabled on the highway during a period that lights are required, flares or reflectors must be placed on the front and the rear of vehicle at an approximate distance of: |
30 meters |
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When parked downhill with a curb which way do you turn your wheels? |
turn your wheels towards the curb |
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When parked uphill with a curb which way do you turn your wheels? |
turn wheels away from curb |
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When parked downhill without a curb, which way do you turn your wheels? |
turn wheels towards the curb |
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When parked uphill without a curb, which way do you turn your wheels? |
turn wheels towards the curb |
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At what level of alcohol in the blood can you be convicted of being an impaired driver? |
0.08% |
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Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit allowed on the highway outside of city, town, village or built-up area is: |
80km/h |
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The Registrar MUST suspend your driving privileges: |
When a total of ten points is assessed against your driving record (other than a newly licensed driver) |
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The best way to stop quickly on a wet or icy roadway is to: |
Brake, if wheels lock then release pressure until you come to a stop |
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If a tire blows out: |
Take your foot off the gas pedal to slow down and steer the vehicle firmly in the direction you want to go |
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When lights are required, drivers must use lower beam headlights when following another vehicle at what distance? |
within 60 meters |
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When does the law require lights on vehicles to be turned on? |
Between half an hour before sunset to half an hour after sunrise and at any other time you cannot see clearly for a distance of 150m |
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The hand-and-arm signal for slowing or stopping is indicated by: |
Arm out and down |
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If two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at approximately the same time, the right-of-way should be given to: |
Vehicle approaching from the right |
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You must not follow any emergency vehicle that has its siren or lights operating within: |
150 meters |
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What must a driver do before entering a highway from a private road or driveway? |
Yield right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the highway |
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When meeting oncoming vehicles with bright headlights at night: |
Look up and beyond and slightly to the right of the oncoming lights |
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Define Hydroplaning |
Your tires ride on top of the water, like water skis |
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What is the position of right/left hand on the steering while backing a vehicle? |
12 o'clock position |