Which way must you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Turn the wheels towards the right.
What is perception time?
It is how long it takes your brain to recognize a situation and understand that you need to stop - approximately 3/4 of a second.
Where are you not allowed to park a vehicle?
- On a sidewalk or boulevard
- On a crosswalk
- In an intersection
- Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction
- On a bridge, underpass or their approaches
- Where prohibited
- Beside other vehicles where you may be double parked
- Within 1.5 meters of an access to a garage, private roadway or driveway
How far away must you be when parking near a yield sign, stop sign, hydrant or crosswalk?
5 m
When angle or parallel parking, what is the maximum allowable distance between your wheels and the curb?
50 cm
What is reaction time?
It is the time it takes you to physically react to a danger by moving your foot to the gas or brake pedal - approximately 3/4 of a second
How do you park when facing downhill?
Turn front wheels to the right (with and without curb)
Note: When parking on a hill, the wheels are always turned to the right except when parking uphill with a curb.
What method should you use when turning the steering wheel?
Use a hand over hand method, ans then let the steering wheel slide back through your hands
What should you do before entering your vehicle and before driving?
Before entering check for:
- Children and pedestrians
- Anything in your vehicles path
- Inflation levels on your tires
Before Driving :
- Lock your doors
- Adjust your seat
- Adjust your head restraint
- Adjust mirros
- Fasten your seatbelt
What should you do when you are ready to drive away?
- Check your path again to be sure that it’s clear
- Check your mirrors
- Shoulder check to be sure your blind spots are clear
What is the threshold braking technique?
It is used for cars without ABS brakes when you are required to brake quickly:
- Brake almost to the point of locking the wheels
- if the wheels lock, ease up slightly
What is the correct position of your hands on the wheel?
Left hand: 9 or 10 o’clock
Right hand: 2 or 3 o’clock
What is total stopping distance?
The sum of perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. It depends on the condition of the roadway, your alertness, your vehicle, the speed, brakes, tires, etc.
What is braking time?
It is how long it takes a vehicle to stop from the time the brake is first applied until the vehicle stops
When is it illegal to drive your vehicle in reverse?
You may never back up into an intersection or a crosswalk
Which way do you turn your wheels when parking uphill with a curb?
Turn wheels toward the left and then let the car roll back until the right front tire touches the curb
How do you back-up to the right or left?
First, make sure your path is clear of traffic, pedestrians and other obstacles.
- When backing up to the left, look over your left shoulder
- When backing up to the right, look over your right shoulder
What is the proper position for the car head restraint?
The centre of the restraint should be level with the top of your ears
How do you back-up in a straight line?
- Make sure your path is clear of traffic, pedestrians and other obstacles
- Place your left hand at the top of the wheel
- Look over your right shoulder through the rear view window
- Make quick glances ahead to make sure the front of the car doesn’t hit anything
- Turn the wheel in the way you want to go
Which way do you tuen your wheels when parking and facing downhill?
Turn your wheels to the right (with and without curb)
Note: When parking on a hill, the wheels are always turned to the right except when parking uphill with a curb.
Where are you not allowed to park a vehicle?
- On a sidewalk or boulevard
- On a crosswalk
- In an intersection
- Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction
- On a bridge, underpass or their approaches
- Where prohibited
- Beside other vehicles where you may be double parked
- Within 1.5 meters of an access to a garage, private roadway or driveway
