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M1 - Motorcycle

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Emergency & Challenging Situations

What is the appropriate speed to drive at night?

Travel as fast as you want to.
Travel as slow as possible.
Travel at a speed that allows you to respond safely or stop in the distance lit by your headlights.
Travel at the highest speed legally allowed.

How can overcorrecting the steering during a skid be dangerous?

It might cause the vehicle to skid in the opposite direction.
It might cause the vehicle to skid in reverse.
Nothing will happen.
None of the above.

When should low-beam headlights be used?

When there is oncoming traffic at night, even when the highway is not divided.
When there is oncoming traffic at night, even when the highway is divided.
When there is incoming traffic during the day, even when the highway is divided.
None of the above.

On which wheel does ABS apply brake pressure?

Both the right and left wheels
The left wheel
The right wheel
Brake pressure is not felt on the wheels.

When should you carry reflective triangles?

When driving in the city.
When driving on calm roads.
When driving in potentially dangerous locations or on the highway.
None of the above.

How can you reduce the chance of a collision with an animal?

By reducing your speed
By looking well ahead
By driving with caution in areas with wildlife warning signs
All of the above

Should you close all windows while stranded in a car with the engine running?

Yes, to stay safe.
No, keep the vehicle ventilated while the engine is running.
If the weather is good, keep the windows closed.
The vehicle does not need any ventilation.

To which side should you move if an emergency vehicle is approaching with its siren on?

Move back or forth on one-way streets.
Move right or left to the nearest curb on one-way streets.
Stop the vehicle.
Keep going in your lane without changing directions.

What is the safe way to give space to an emergency vehicle on a one-way roadway?

Carefully and legally stop your vehicle in a safe location at the left edge of the roadway.
Carefully and legally stop your vehicle in a safe location in the centre of the roadway.
Carefully and legally stop your vehicle in a safe location at the nearest edge of the roadway.
Carefully and legally stop your vehicle anywhere you want to.

What happens when the front tire of a vehicle is flat?

The vehicle will pull strongly toward the side with the flat tire.
The vehicle will pull strongly toward the opposite side of the flat tire.
The vehicle will start to weave.
All of the above.

Which services respond to highway incidents?

Law enforcement, ambulance, fire, and towing
Law enforcement, ambulance, and insurance
Law enforcement and insurance
Law enforcement and social services

Under what circumstances should you notify law enforcement about a collision?

Only when there is an injury or death.
Only when damages exceed $2,000.
When there is an injury, death, or damages exceed $2,000.
You don’t need to notify law enforcement.

What should you do when a braking skid occurs in a non-ABS vehicle?

Take your foot off the brake pedal and steer in the direction you want your vehicle to go.
Keep your foot on the brake pedal and steer in the direction you want your vehicle to go.
Keep your foot on the brake pedal and steer it in reverse.
None of the above.

What traffic rules should you follow if there is a construction or road maintenance vehicle parked on the road?

Follow the general traffic rules.
Follow all the traffic control devices.
Follow the directions provided by flag persons.
Both B and C

When workers are present, the fines for speeding in the area are:

The same
Reduced
Void
Doubled

Why should you ensure air circulation in the vehicle while you are stranded and the engine is running?

To prevent carbon dioxide poisoning
To prevent oxygen poisoning
To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
None of the above

If you collide with an unattended vehicle, what should you do?

Securely attach your name, address, driver’s licence number, vehicle plate number, and phone number to the damaged vehicle.
Leave the scene and run away.
Leave money for the unattended vehicle.
None of the above.

What happens in vehicles without an ABS?

You can steer and brake together.
Wheels may "lock" and stop rolling.
By braking hard, your wheels can puncture.
Both B and C

Where should you avoid stopping your vehicle if you are experiencing mechanical problems?

On a bridge or in a tunnel
On the side of the road and in a tunnel
At a red light
All of the above

Is it safe to drive with one headlight?

Yes, it is safe.
No, it increases the risk of being without both headlights.
It depends on the weather conditions.
None of the above.

How should you handle oncoming headlights when driving at night?

Look directly at oncoming headlights.
Avoid looking directly at oncoming headlights.
Look slightly down and to the right edge of your driving lane until the vehicle passes you.
Both B and C

How can you identify and avoid black ice if you can’t see it clearly?

Watch for asphalt that looks shiny and black instead of grey-white, and proceed cautiously.
Watch for asphalt that looks dull and red instead of grey-white, and proceed cautiously.
Watch for asphalt that looks dim and bluish instead of grey-white, and proceed cautiously.
Watch for asphalt that looks red instead of grey-white, and proceed cautiously.

What should you do if your vehicle does not stop with normal pressure on the brake in case of power system failure?

Keep driving at your current speed.
Apply the brakes firmly to avoid any collision and keep pressing them harder.
Pull the handbrake.
Push the brake pedal harder and apply steady pressure.

How can you reduce the chance of your car skidding?

By driving in a smooth and controlled manner
By driving fast and staying in your lane
By driving in reverse
None of the above

How can you give way to an emergency vehicle?

By moving quickly to your side.
By safely moving your vehicle to allow the emergency vehicle to pass.
By honking at the cars in front of you.
All of the above.

How can you detect an air leak in the wheel?

The vehicle starts to pull towards one side.
There is a vibration as you hold the steering wheel.
Both A and B
None of the above

Where should you wait for help if your car is parked in a potentially dangerous location?

Stay inside the car and wait for help.
Exit the car and wait for help while others remain inside.
All occupants should exit and stand near the car.
All occupants should exit and wait at a safe location, behind the vehicle and away from traffic.

How can you make sure to drive carefully when the road conditions are poor?

Increase your following distance.
Reduce your speed.
Maintain your space cushion.
All of the above.

What should you do if your tire goes flat while you are driving?

Quickly apply the brakes.
Resist the urge to apply the brakes immediately.
Pull the handbrake.
Both A and C.

What is the most important thing to do when you start to skid?

Keep your foot off the brake pedal.
Keep your foot on the brake pedal to decrease speed.
Keep your foot on the brake pedal to increase speed.
Jump out of the car.

What are some of the reasons a car skids?

Driving too quickly when road conditions are poor
Turning the steering wheel too much at high speed
Turning the steering wheel sharply
All of the above

How do you make sure the vehicle goes on a straight course when your tire goes flat while driving?

By firmly holding the steering and steering in the direction you want to go.
By maintaining a steady grip on the steering wheel and gently steering to stay in your lane.
By applying the brake quickly.
None of the above.

What should you do if you damage any public property and the damages are less than $2,000?

You should move on.
You should report it to the police immediately.
You should pay for the repairs.
You should inform the people nearby about what happened.

What should you keep in mind if you have to notify the police or emergency medical services about a collision?

Just tell them the location and nothing else.
Just tell them about the number of people who are injured.
Both A and B
Be as accurate as you can, especially about the condition of any injured people and the location of the collision.

What must you do when you drive off the paved portion of the roadway?

Focus only on your car.
Focus only on reducing the car’s speed.
Both A and B
Check for traffic before attempting to steer the vehicle back onto the road.

How can you detect an animal's presence on the road?

Watch for sudden, unusual spots of light on or near the road at night. This may be the reflection of your headlights from an animal’s dead body.
Watch for sudden, unusual spots of light on or near the road at night. This may be the reflection of your headlights from an animal’s eyes.
Watch out for animals sitting in the middle of the road.
Watch out for other drivers telling you they saw an animal along the road.

How much space should you keep for a police vehicle to stop safely behind your vehicle?

One-arm distance
Two-arm distance
Three-arm distance
Enough space to stop safely.

What is the safe way to give space to an emergency vehicle on a two-way roadway?

Carefully and legally stop your vehicle in a safe location at the right edge of the roadway.
Carefully and legally stop your vehicle in a safe location at the left edge of the roadway.
Carefully and legally stop your vehicle in a safe location in the centre of the roadway.
Carefully and legally stop your vehicle anywhere you want to.

Where should you park your car with a flat tire after it has stopped?

Anywhere you like
In a safe place
In the emergency stopping lane
Both B and C

You must yield the right-of-way to:

Ambulances
Police emergency vehicles
Fire emergency vehicles
All of the above

What should you do if your brake fails and the wheels are not turned?

Keep driving.
Apply full pressure to the brakes.
Carefully use the parking brake to slow the vehicle.
Steer to the other side of the road and park the vehicle.

What can affect your vision while driving, both during the day and at night?

Glare from the sun
Reflections
Lights of other vehicles
All of the above

How should you react when a police car stops your vehicle?

Wait for instructions from the police officer.
Start taking out money to give to the police officer.
Be cooperative and provide all necessary documents requested by the officer.
Both A and C

What road surface conditions can affect traction?

Black ice, shaded areas, and bridges and overpasses
Rain and hydroplaning, and ice and snow
Both A and B
None of the above.

What sort of information should you exchange if you are in a collision?

Name only
Name and contact information
Name, contact information, and insurance details
None of the above

What should you do in a situation where your wheels lock?

Wait for the car to stop.
Ease off the brake pedal.
Brake again slowly.
Both B and C

What is the ideal speed when passing an emergency vehicle or tow truck with its flashing lights on?

Reduce speed to 80 km/h
Reduce speed to 70 km/h
Reduce speed to 60 km/h
Reduce speed to 50 km/h

Which headlights should you use when it is raining?

High-beam headlights
Low-beam headlights
You should not use beams at all.
None of the above.

When should you use cruise control in poor weather and road conditions?

Never use cruise control in poor weather or road conditions.
Use it only at lower speeds.
Use it only at higher speeds.
Use it whenever you want.

What can cause a vehicle to skid?

Road surface
Vehicle speed
Tire condition
All of the above

If a police officer stops you and you have put your vehicle in neutral or park gear, what should you do?

Calmly take out the documentation, including your licence, vehicle insurance, and registration.
Calmly sit back and relax.
Take out documentation like your marriage certificate, child birth certificate, etc.
None of the above.

What should you do if you are stranded off the highway but in a safe place?

Leave the vehicle and stand outside.
Stay with the vehicle.
Leave the vehicle and walk away.
Do whatever you want.

What should you do if your car breaks down in a potentially dangerous location?

Stop traffic and ask for help.
Turn on your hazard lights.
Turn on your right indicator.
None of the above.

What should you do if an animal suddenly appears in front of your vehicle?

Press the brake hard and prepare for a collision.
Hit the animal to avoid an accident with another car.
Hit the brake hard and prepare to take evasive action.
Do whatever it takes to avoid collision with the animal.

What should you do when a police officer is behind you with flashing emergency lights?

Speed up and get out of the way.
Give way by moving to the extreme left of the lane.
Move to a safe location to allow the vehicle to pass or stop behind you.
All of the above.

__________________ is caused by moisture freezing on the road surface.

Slippery roads
Red ice
Black ice
Blue ice

When should you use your low-beam headlights for oncoming vehicles?

100 metres
150 metres
300 metres
350 metres

What is threshold braking?

Pressing firmly on the brake pedal to the point just before the wheels lock.
Pressing slowly on the brake pedal to the point just before the wheels puncture.
Pressing slowly on the brake pedal to the point just before the wheels stop.
None of the above

Why should you use low beams when driving in smoke or fog?

Because high beams reflect the light back to you and create glare.
Because low beams reflect the light back to you and create glare.
Because high beams help you see better in such conditions.
Because low beams are less effective in reducing glare.

When should you move your vehicle after being stopped by a police officer?

As soon as you think you are done.
Only when instructed by the police officer.
Once you have provided all documentation.
All of the above.

When emergency braking, in which direction should you look and steer?

In the direction you were coming from.
Look to your sides.
Look and steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go.
Just keep going without looking anywhere.

What should you do if you lose control of your vehicle during rain?

Avoid pressing the brake pedal.
Ease off the accelerator.
Steer in the direction you want to go.
All of the above.

Where can road maintenance and construction vehicles be used or parked on the road?

Only on the extreme left side of the road.
Only on the extreme right side of the road.
Only in the middle of the road.
Anywhere on the road.

Which vehicles use flashing green lights?

Any vehicle
A police car
Some volunteer firefighters use flashing green lights on their emergency response vehicles
All of the above.

When should you apply the brake in case the car has a flat tire?

As soon as you find out the tire is flat.
As soon as you can.
Both A and B.
When you have your vehicle under control and your speed is controlled.

How should you return to the road if you drive off the paved portion of the roadway?

With high acceleration, return to the road quickly and straighten your vehicle in the proper travel lane.
With controlled speed, return to the road gradually and straighten your vehicle in the proper travel lane.
With uncontrolled speed, return to the road gradually and straighten your vehicle in the proper travel lane.
With controlled speed, return to the road quickly.

What should you do if you are involved in a collision?

Give assistance where you can, protect the scene, and notify emergency assistance if needed.
Give assistance and take the injured to the hospital.
Protect yourself and go to the hospital.
None of the above.

Where should you place reflective triangles?

At the rear of your vehicle, about 10 to 20 meters apart
In front of your vehicle, about 20 to 30 meters apart
In front of your vehicle, about 40 to 50 meters apart
In front of your vehicle, about 10 to 20 meters apart

At what time are the animals more active?

Dusk
Dawn
They are active all the time.
Both A and B

How is oncoming traffic warned of a blocked or narrow lane ahead?

The people nearby will tell the oncoming traffic.
A flashing light from emergency vehicles will warn you of a problem ahead.
Both A and B
You will not be warned, you need to go and see for yourself.

Which headlights should you use when driving in smoke or fog?

Use low beams.
Use high beams.
Stop the car and wait for the fog/smoke to subside.
All of the above.

What should you be aware of when approaching a blocked or narrow road?

You might feel sleepy due to driving slowly.
The vehicle ahead may stop or slow down unexpectedly to view the scene.
The driver in front of you may feel sleepy driving so slowly.
Continue driving at the same speed without any concerns.

What happens to the vehicle if the rear tire is flat?

The vehicle will pull strongly to the side with the flat tire.
The vehicle will pull strongly to the opposite side of the flat tire.
The vehicle will start weaving.
All of the above.

What speed limit should a motorist observe in a construction zone?

The posted speed limit
Faster than the usual speed limit
Slower than the usual speed limit
None of the above

To regain control of your vehicle after a skid, you must look and steer in the direction you want to go:

While touching the accelerator
Without touching the accelerator
Without touching the brake
Both B and C

What sort of steering adjustments should you make when your car is skidding?

Make large steering adjustments and point the tires toward the centre of your lane.
Make large steering adjustments and point the tires toward the right side of your lane.
Avoid large steering adjustments and point the tires toward the centre of your lane.
Avoid large steering adjustments and point the tires toward the right side of your lane.

What does the ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) do?

It allows you to hit the brakes without steering further.
It does not allow you to apply the brakes.
It allows you to steer while the brakes are being applied.
None of the above.

What are some of the emergency supplies that you should have in your car at all times?

A first aid kit, approved warning devices like reflective triangles, your makeup kit, and a cell phone charger
A first aid kit, approved warning devices like reflective triangles, booster cables, perishable food that will last a small time, a jack, and an inflated spare tire
A first aid kit, reflective triangles, booster cables, non-perishable food, jack, and an inflated spare tire, flashlight with extra batteries, tow rope, and headlight replacement bulbs
None of the above

What should a vehicle driver do when they see flashing lights from emergency vehicles ahead?

Reduce speed
Carefully change lanes
Prepare to stop
All of the above

What should you do in case of a narrow or blocked road ahead?

Follow directions given by emergency personnel directing traffic.
Follow directions given by the cars ahead of you.
Follow directions given by people nearby.
No need to follow directions, just keep going straight.

How are oncoming vehicles notified that there is a lane reduction, lane closure, or workers ahead?

Through the radio
Through signs posted well before a construction zone
Through traffic cones or barriers
All of the above.

How should you apply the brake in an emergency?

Apply steady, firm pressure on the brake pedal, do not pump or release the brake, and look and steer.
Apply steady, firm pressure on the brake pedal, pump or release the brake, and look and steer.
Apply steady, firm pressure on the brake pedal, release the brake, and look and steer.
Apply steady, firm pressure on the brake pedal, do not pump or release the brake, and shift gears.

Does the law of reducing speed to 60 km/h apply to all lanes on the road?

Yes, it does.
No, it only applies to the lane immediately next to the stopped vehicle.
No, it only applies to the two lanes next to the stopped vehicle
It does not apply to any lane.

What is the best course of action if both your headlights fail?

Turn on your hazard lights, reduce speed, move to the emergency stop lane, and park in a safe place.
Turn on your hazard lights, turn the headlight control off and on, reduce speed, move to the emergency stop lane, and park in a safe place.
Turn on your hazard lights, increase speed, move to the emergency stop lane, and park in a safe place.
None of the above.

What should you do if a safe place to park is unavailable on the road and there is heavy fog or smoke?

All passengers should exit the car and wait for help near it.
All passengers should remain seated in the car and wait for help.
All passengers should move to a safe location away from the vehicle in case it is hit.
None of the above.

What will happen to your vehicle during a skid if it does not have an ABS system?

A braking skid might occur if you apply the brakes too firmly.
The wheels might lock.
Both A and B
None of the above

Hydroplaning occurs when the tires:

Lose contact with the road surface on wet roads
Lose contact with the road surface on dry roads
Skid due to sudden braking on wet roads
Slide sideways due to water on the road

What are some essential winter emergency supplies to carry in your vehicle?

Blankets, extra clothing, sand or road salt, and a shovel
A heat source, candle, matches a deep can to hold the candle, ice scraper, snow brush, and tire chains
Both A and B
None of the above

What is a safe distance to maintain from an emergency vehicle?

150 meters
200 meters
350 meters
300 meters

How can sprayed water and mud affect your driving when it is raining?

It can make the car messy.
It can interfere with your view through the windshield and windows.
It can blind you forever.
All of the above.

When should you turn on your vehicle's headlights?

Only at night
When driving at night or any time when you cannot see clearly 50 meters away.
When driving at night or any time when you cannot see clearly 10 meters away.
When driving at night or any time when you cannot see clearly 150 meters away.

How will you secure the scene of a collision?

Protect the scene by standing and telling others about the collision.
Protect the scene with flashing hazard lights and warning triangles so that other vehicles don’t get involved.
Protect the scene by parking your car near the scene of the collision.
You can’t protect the scene of the collision, so just drive on.

What should you do if the glare makes it difficult to see the road ahead?

Speed up to reach your destination quickly.
Reduce your speed.
Maintain your current speed.
None of the above.

When should you use your low-beam headlights while following another vehicle?

50 metres
150 metres
250 metres
300 metres

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