Traffic Safety and Road Rules

Study Notes

Look slightly down and to the right edge of your driving lane.
Avoid "overdriving" your highlights by driving at a speed that does not let you respond safely or stop in the distance lit by your headlights.

When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights on, slow down to 60 km/h or as posted, and speed fines will double.
When an emergency vehicle approaches you from any direction and is sounding its siren, safely move your vehicle to allow it to pass, and stop until it has passed.
Keep a safe distance of at least 150 meters when following an emergency vehicle with its lights and siren operating.

Hydroplaning occurs when a thin layer of water builds up between your tires and the road surface, causing your vehicle to skid. To recover, reduce the pressure on the gas pedal and steer in the direction you want to go.
Black ice is a thin layer of moisture that freezes on the road surface, making it difficult to see. It looks shiny and black.

Use extra caution in areas with wildlife warning signs, reduce your speed, and look well ahead.
Scan the sides of roads and be careful at dawn and dusk when animals are more active.
Watch for sudden, unusual spots of light on or near the road, which may be the reflection of your headlights from an animal's eyes.
If an animal suddenly appears in front of you, brake hard and try to move away from oncoming traffic.

If your vehicle breaks down on a highway, change lanes safely and park in a safe location, if possible.
Do not stop on a bridge or in a tunnel, and use hazard lights, reflective triangles, and raise your hood to alert other drivers.

A braking skid occurs when you apply the brakes too firmly, causing the wheels to lock and losing steering control. To recover, take your foot off the brake pedal and steer in the direction you want to go.
A power skid occurs when you accelerate too hard, causing the tires to spin. To recover, take your foot off the gas pedal, make steering corrections, and use gentle acceleration to continue moving forward.
A cornering skid occurs when you take a turn too fast, causing the vehicle to slide sideways. To recover, ease up on the gas pedal and steer in the direction you want to go.

Use low beams when you are 150 m or less behind another vehicle, 300 m or less in front of an oncoming vehicle, or during poor weather conditions.
Look down and to the right when an oncoming vehicle's lights are shining in your eyes.

A white line separates traffic traveling in the same direction, while a broken white line indicates that lane switching is permitted.
Bicycle lanes are designated by a bicycle-shaped design and street signage, and drivers should not enter these lanes unless turning or entering/exiting a parking spot.
Broken yellow or white lines indicate that lane changing is permitted.
Solid lines mean that passing or lane changing is not permitted if the solid line is on your side of the roadway.
A diamond marking on the road indicates that the lane is reserved for specific vehicles, such as taxis, buses, or bicycles.