Basics of Driving Quiz

When backing a passenger vehicle to the left, a driver should:

• Look in the inside rear-view mirror and make steering adjustments as necessary

• Look over the right shoulder with occasional glances to the front

• Look over the left shoulder with occasional glances to the front

• Without shoulder checking, use the inside and outside rear-view mirrors to ensure the best view to the rear and both sides of the vehicle

Shoulder checking means:

• Glancing towards the blind spot in the direction the driver intends to move

• Glancing into the left outside mirror

• Glancing into both the inside and outside mirrors

• Glancing into the right outside mirror

When parallel parking, the vehicle's wheels closest to the curb must be within what maximum distance?

• 80 centimetres from the curb

• 30 centimetres from the curb

• 10 centimetres from the curb

• 50 centimetres from the curb

In a vehicle that does not have anti-lock brakes, threshold braking refers to:

• Applying an even braking force to the point just before the wheels lock, and easing off slightly if the wheels lock

• Pumping the brake pedal repeatedly until the vehicle comes to a stop

• Releasing pressure on the brake pedal, then reapplying pressure until the wheels lock

• Applying enough force to the brake pedal to lock the wheels and keep them locked

The recommended braking procedure to bring a vehicle to a normal, smooth stop is:

• Continually increase brake pressure until the wheels lock

• Shift the vehicle into neutral and apply steady pressure to the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a stop

• Pump the brake pedal smoothly until the vehicle stops

• Apply brake pressure, ease off slightly just before the vehicle stops, then re-apply sufficient pressure to stop

Which statement describes the steps required to reverse in a straight line?

• Keep both hands on the steering wheel and constantly use the inside rear-view mirror for guidance

• Place the right hand at the top of the steering wheel, look over the left shoulder and use the outside left rear-view mirror

• Place the left hand at the top of the steering wheel and look over the right shoulder through the rear window

• Place the left hand at the bottom of the steering wheel and use both outside mirrors

Which direction should a vehicle's front wheels be turned when parked uphill on a two-way road with a curb?

• Parallel to the curb

• To the left

• To the right

• Straight ahead

When a head restraint is raised to the proper position, the centre of the head restraint is:

• Level with the top of the ears

• Level with the top of the shoulders

• Level with the neck

• Level with the top of the head

When completing an angle park, the vehicle's front wheel must be within what maximum distance from the nearest curb?

• 100 cm

• 50 cm

• 25 cm

• 75 cm

What minimum distance from a fire hydrant must a vehicle be parked?

• 3 metres

• 4 metres

• 2 metres

• 5 metres