Yukon Class 7: See-think-do: observation, speed and space

All 28 questions in this test

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1. What is the best practice for driving through a curve?

   1. Speed up as you enter it
   2. Coast through it in neutral
   3. Brake firmly in the middle of it, then speed up
   4. Slow down before it and avoid braking in it

2. Where should you hold the steering wheel in a car with a steering wheel airbag?

   1. At the bottom with both hands
   2. At the 9 and 3 o'clock positions
   3. At 12 o'clock with one hand
   4. At the 10 and 2 o'clock positions

3. Why is a pickup truck or SUV with a heavy roof load more likely to roll over on a curve?

   1. Its tires have more traction
   2. It is lower to the ground
   3. Its centre of gravity is higher
   4. It has more inertia when stopped

4. In ideal conditions, how long does a vehicle stopped at an intersection need to turn left and reach 50 km/h?

   1. About seven seconds
   2. About two seconds
   3. About ten seconds
   4. About five seconds

5. Your car has a blind spot detector and a backup camera. Do you still need shoulder checks?

   1. Yes; they do not replace turning your head
   2. No, the detector and camera replace them fully
   3. Only when backing up
   4. Only at night

6. You are following a large truck that blocks your view ahead. What following distance should you allow?

   1. At least 1 second
   2. At least 2 seconds
   3. At least 4 seconds
   4. At least 3 seconds

7. How much clear space should you keep on each side of your vehicle?

   1. At least 30 centimetres
   2. At least one metre
   3. At least three metres
   4. One car width

8. How often should you complete your full observation cycle of ahead, sides and mirrors?

   1. Every 30 seconds
   2. Only before turning
   3. Every five to eight seconds
   4. Every 15 to 20 seconds

9. You see a hazard ahead but do not need to stop yet. What should you do with your right foot?

   1. Press harder on the gas to get past it sooner
   2. Take it off the gas and cover the brake
   3. Pump the brake quickly
   4. Rest it on the floor

10. Why should you avoid turning your signal on too early?

    1. It cancels your brake lights
    2. It wears out the signal bulb
    3. It is only legal within 10 m of the turn you'll make
    4. Others may expect you to turn at an earlier road

11. You are on a Yukon road with no speed limit sign. What is the speed limit?

    1. 70 km/h
    2. 30 km/h
    3. 50 km/h
    4. 80 km/h

12. You carry a load that sticks out past the back of your vehicle. What must you attach to its end?

    1. An orange triangle
    2. A white reflector
    3. A flashing yellow light
    4. A red flag

13. How far ahead should you scan while driving?

    1. At least 12 seconds ahead
    2. About 30 metres ahead
    3. Just past the hood
    4. At least 3 seconds ahead

14. You start to lose traction in a curve. What should you do?

    1. Accelerate to regain grip
    2. Shift into neutral and coast
    3. Brake hard and steer sharply
    4. Ease off the gas and do not brake

15. Why is it dangerous to coast downhill in neutral?

    1. You need to be in gear to control the vehicle
    2. It is legal only on gravel roads
    3. It overheats the brakes immediately
    4. It uses more fuel than driving in gear

16. You stop behind another vehicle at an intersection. How much space should you leave?

    1. About three car lengths
    2. Enough to see its licence plate only
    3. Half a metre
    4. About one car length

17. How long does it take the average driver to see a hazard, decide and then begin braking?

    1. About 3/4 second to see-think, then 3/4 second to do
    2. About five seconds in total
    3. About three seconds to see, then another two to brake
    4. Less than a tenth of a second

18. You notice a car close behind you. What following distance does the handbook suggest you keep from the vehicle ahead?

    1. Exactly 3 seconds
    2. At least 4 seconds
    3. At least 2 seconds
    4. At least 6 seconds

19. How far should you turn your head for a shoulder check?

    1. A full 180 degrees to the rear
    2. At least 10 degrees, either side
    3. Just enough to see your side mirror on that side
    4. At least 45 degrees, toward where you will move

20. You see a parked car with its front wheels turned out toward the road. What might the driver be about to do?

    1. Back into a driveway
    2. Turn off the engine
    3. Open the rear door
    4. Pull out into traffic

21. Why is waving another driver or a pedestrian through generally not a good idea?

    1. It confuses your turn signal
    2. They may face hazards you can't see
    3. It slows down your own trip for no reason
    4. It is always illegal to wave

22. Why does your vehicle need a longer distance to stop when going downhill?

    1. Gravity pulls it forward and speeds it up
    2. Tires grip better uphill only
    3. Inertia is lower on a slope
    4. Brakes grip properly only on level road surfaces

23. In good conditions, what following distance should you keep behind the vehicle ahead?

    1. At least 2 car lengths
    2. At least 1 second
    3. At least 3 seconds
    4. At least 10 metres

24. The handbook recommends the Dutch Reach when you get out of your car. What is it?

    1. Opening your door with the hand farther from it
    2. Steering with one hand on top of the wheel
    3. Reaching over to signal a turn by hand
    4. Checking the back seat before leaving

25. The road is slippery and uneven. What following distance should you keep?

    1. At least 4 seconds
    2. At least 1 car length
    3. At least 3 seconds
    4. At least 2 seconds

26. On a highway, about how far ahead does 12 seconds of scanning take your eyes?

    1. About one city block
    2. About 2 kilometres
    3. About half a kilometre
    4. About 50 metres

27. You are judging a gap to go straight across a road at a stop sign. How much time does the handbook say you need for each lane?

    1. About two seconds per lane, plus two seconds for safety
    2. About five seconds per lane, with no extra time for safety
    3. About seven seconds, whatever the width
    4. About one second per lane, plus one second

28. A driver is tailgating you. What does the handbook suggest?

    1. Speed up to pull away
    2. Brake sharply to warn them
    3. Slow down slightly to add space in front
    4. Move closer to the car ahead to block them