Chapter 2: Good Driving Habits (part 1)

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Test Your Driving Knowledge

Are you confident in your driving habits? This quiz will challenge your understanding of crucial driving regulations and safety practices in Canada. Perfect for new drivers and seasoned road warriors alike!

Learn about commercial vehicle regulations
Understand the importance of driver awareness
Explore tips for safe driving in various conditions

15 Questions4 MinutesCreated by DrivingFocus721

In Canada, under the National Safety Code, what is the longest period that driver may operate a commercial vehicle continuously?

13 hours

24 hours

48 hours

6 hours

The greatest number of traffic collisions are caused by drivers not paying attention.

True

False

Which of these actions will help prevent driver fatigue?

Get plenty of sleep before a long trip

Chew gum while driving

Open a window during the trip

Turn up the radio when you feel tired

In Canada, it is a criminal code offense to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

True

False

Driving in caravans is encouraged by law because it helps to break wind resistance of following vehicles.

True

False

To estimate your following distance in a taxi, ambulance, police vehicle, or van how many seconds should the interval be between you and the vehicle in front of you?

10 seconds

5 seconds

20 seconds

3 seconds

How do you determine the proper following distance (interval count) in a semi-trailer, power unit, bus, or truck/trailer?

A 5 second interval count

The length of the vehicle in meters, multiplied by 3 is the interval count

The length of the vehicle in meters, divided by 3 is the count

The vehicle speed divided by 10 is the interval count

Why does a tailgater pose a particularly dangerous risk for commercial drivers?

They are annoying

They often drive directly behind the vehicle and thus are not visible

Their close following distance increases the chance of collision

They are often impatient and impulsive drivers

The danger zone of any vehicle can be described as:

The area directly behind the vehicle, in which the driver cannot see.

The area directly in front of the vehicle, in which the vehicle cannot stop

The areas beside the vehicle.

Any area on the passenger side of the vehicle.

The danger zone of a vehicle can be reduced by:

Breaking harder

Driving on the highway

Reducing vehicle speed and hovering over the break pedal

Increasing vehicle speed and hovering over the break pedal

When a vehicle's weight and speed are doubled, what is the breaking force required?

8 times the breaking force

6 times the breaking force

20 times the breaking force

50 times the breaking force

Which of the following is the best practice to use when decending a steep grade?

Select the highest gear possible and use engine retarder brakes if equipped.

Select a gear low enough to control the speed and use engine retarder brakes if equipped

Remain in any gear and use truck breaks to slow the vehicle

Remain in any gear but do not increase speed

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