Car License - Review

Which class of license allows for someone to drive any tractor-trailer combination vehicles?

A

If you have a G1, how long must the accompanying individual have in terms of experience?

4 years

What is the max capacity of passengers in a G vehicle?

11

How long does the licensing process take?

20 months

How long does the Level One (G1) license last?

12 months

Which of the following is false about the G1 license?

You can drive alone on certain circumstances and qualifications.

Which of the following is false about the G2 license?

Restrictions applied to G2 drivers aged 16 and under are applied for hours of midnight to 5am.

Which of the following is false regarding road tests?

You will be rescheduled for your appointment if it is canceled without 48 hours notice.

What is defense driving based on?

Visibility, communication, and space.

Visibility

The definition of ‘being seen’, along with being aware of traffic in front, behind, and beside you.

Space

The management of area that lets your vehicle ‘see’ and be ‘seen’; giving you time to avoid collisions.

Communication

Between other road users that utilizes eye contact, signaling and car horns- including bikers, pedestrians, etc.

When getting in position, what is something that you SHOULDN’T do?

Have yourself see just high enough to look over the window.

Blind Spots

Areas of the vehicle that the driver cannot see. Adjust them so that they are barely any- if any- none at all.

What is a proper way to reduce blind spots to the best of your ability?

Turn/position the interior mirror so the centre of the rear window is shown. Allows to see behind the car more properly.

How much can drivers be fined if seatbelts aren’t buckled by passengers and/or drivers?

$1000 and 2 demerit points

What is false about the facts of drivers if they do not buckle up in a seatbelt?

Drivers will lose their license for at least 60 days.

What is your responsibility regarding child safety as a driver?

Ensure all passengers under the age of 16 are properly buckled in- either as a regular, child, or booster seat.

What do infants that weigh less than 9 kg (20lbs) must sit in?

A rear-facing child car seat attached to the vehicle.

What do toddlers that weigh 20 - 40 lbs must sit in?

A child car seat attached to the vehicle.

Booster Seats

A type of seat for children that ensures safety by securing seatbelts across the lap, middle of the chest, and the shoulder.

What must booster seats have in order to use them for functionality?

The National Safety Mark

What criteria must the child NOT meet to begin wearing a seatbelt?

The child can sit in seating position in the front-passengers seat.

What do seatbelts provide for you?

Keeping you inside, preventing serious injury, and keeping you conscious in case of rare scenarios that threaten your life.

Universal Anchorage System (UAS)

Used primarily to secure child car seats to a vehicle without relying on seat belts. Uses bars and straps to better secure the passenger.

What must your vehicle headlights provide for the driver?

A visibility that provides sight from at least 150 metres in front, and strong to see objects from 150 metres away.

Daytime Running Lights

A mode of headlights that are designed to make your vehicle more visible during good lighting conditions. Automatically activated when vehicle is in operation.

When are headlights NOT required to be turned on?

Between times of peak sunrise/sunset.

Why can’t you use your daytime running lights as headlights?

They cause a glare on others and may deactivate other required lighting systems.

What are NOT factors that may affect your physical/mental readiness?

Hunger

Parking Lights

Small lights on the front that are used for low-lighting.

Tail Lights

A type of light at the rear-end of a vehicle. Are always on when breaks are used.

What are some routines that you SHOULDN’T adapt?

Turning on highbeams when vehicles are coming by.

What does this indicate?

A left turn.

What does this indicate?

A right turn.

What does this indicate?

Slowing down OR stopping.

What are NOT pieces of criteria to steer smoothly?

Not checking your blind spot occasionally.

What do turn signals provide for other drivers?

Communication of what you want to do, and directing signals with lights/brakes to leave the road/move out of parking positions.

What do you do if your turn signals/brake lights aren’t working?

Use hand and arm signals- similar to what cyclists provide. Move only when it’s safe to do so.

What does it mean by “obeying the maximum speed limit”, but driving at a speed you can stop safely?

Driving below the minimum in vulnerable areas (schools, communities, etc), construction zones, heavy traffic, bad weather.

What is the average maximum speed limit in cities, towns and villages?

50km/h

What is the average maximum speed limit everywhere else?

80km/h

Cruise Control

A driving aid that improves fuel economy and prevents from inadvertently exceeding speed limits. Shouldn’t be used, however, in poor conditions, heavy traffic, or when you are feeling fatigued.

What device is illegal to use and will give you demerit points?

Speed measuring warning devices

What do you do if a police officer signals you to pull over?

Go as far to the right as you safely can and come to a complete stop. Surrender your license, vehicle permit and insurance if acquired immediately.

How much could you be fined if you do not follow a police officer’s orders?

Up to $25,000

How do you measure a ‘two-second space’ between drivers?

Pick a marker, count “one-thousand and one, one thousand and two”, and see if the marker does not reach your car and cuts your counting off.

What is a general when maintaining space with drivers?

Drive at the same speed as traffic around you without going over the speed limit, and leave cushions of space around your vehicle to let other drivers see you.

What is NOT something you need to keep in mind with sharing the road with pedestrians?

Passing by vehicles if they are going below the speed limit.

What do you do when you come to special safety islands and/or zones?

Pass by them at a reasonable speed and be ready in case pedestrians make sudden moves.