Essential Road Safety and Driving Practices

Night Driving and Visibility

When driving at night, which lights should you be using?

You should be able to stop within the distance you can see ahead.

When driving in fog, what lights are best?

• Low beams, or
• Fog lights

Positioning and Signaling

Where should you position your car to make a left turn from a two-way street?

Use the lane nearest the center of the road.

When should you use your horn?

• When coming out of a dark alley.

Intersection Rules

What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously?

The driver to the left must yield to the driver on the right.

What is good practice when nearing an intersection?

• Slow down and be prepared to stop.

Road Markings

Where would yellow center lines usually be found?

On a two-way road (no passing).

What does a solid white line across an intersection mean?

You should stop behind the line for traffic signs or signals.

What do two parallel white lines across the road mean?

Pedestrian crosswalk.

Vehicle Issues and Passing

If you feel or hear an unusual thumping noise while driving, what might it be?

The tires.

When may you pass on the right?

• If the car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right.

If the front of your car vibrates, what can the problem be?

Steering.

City Driving

What is good practice when driving in the city?

• Check intersections ahead for signals.

What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light?

• Yield to oncoming traffic.