Driving Along

What are some good habits when driving along?

• Check your mirrors often

• Don’t drive in other people’s blind spots

• Always keep a cushion of space around your vehicle

How do you steer smoothly?

• Hands should be placed on the wheel at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock

• Do most steering and lane changes without taking hands off the wheel

• Be able to steer in a straight line while multitasking

What should you use turn signals and brake lights?

• Before stopping, slowing down, turning, changing lanes, leaving the road, or moving out from a parked position

• Be sure to signal well in advance and in a visible manner

• Only act if the way is clear—follow the rules first!

When do you use hand and arm signals?

If your turn signals and brake lights aren’t working

When do you not keep right?

• You want to turn left or pass another vehicle

• Else, always stick to right side of a road or right-hand lane on a multi-lane

How do you obey speed limits?

• Safely adhere to the max speed on signs

• Drive below max speed in bad weather, heavy traffic, or construction zones

What does it mean if there’s no posted speed signs?

50 km/h max in cities, town, and villages; 80 km/h elsewhere

How do you obey police?

• Follow directions exactly as ordered

• Pull over to right as far as possible and stop when signalled to

• Give license, vehicle permit, and insurance right away when asked (else risk fine, license suspension, or jail)

How should you maintain space when driving?

• Drive at the same speed as surrounding traffic

• Leave a cushion of space around vehicle

• Having 2+ seconds of stop space behind vehicle up front

How can you give yourself a 2 second space?

1. Pick a marker on the road ahead (road sign, telephone pole)

2. When the rear of the vehicle ahead passes the marker, start counting

3. When the front of your vehicle passes the marker, stop counting