Today's Drivers Workbook PDF

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5 This boo k is the proper t y of·. L first name: INTERNATI - PREFACE This workbook was prepared to enable the student as well as the experienced driver to evaluate their theoretical and practical knowledge with respect to operating a pleasure vehicle in the Highway Transportation System. It is intended for use with TODAY'S DRIVERS MANUAL and complements the review exercises that appear at the end of each chapter. Mastery of the material in each chapter may be evaluated by the use of these exercises and the answer key provided by your school. If the results are not excellent, review the chapter and refer to your instructor for further guidance. Your minimum level of achievement should be the passing grade required to pass the learner's licence knowledge exams. The results obtained while using this workbook will reflect your performance on these exams. All the best in your course! NTSA International wishes to extend our thanks to all of the Traffic Safety Educators who contributed to this workbook. All rights reserved © 2021, NTSA International Legal Deposit: 1st quarter 2021 National Library of Canada National Library of Quebec ISBN 978-0-9813834-9-1 U/Jf)fl'@l?!Jf)~fl'U@/Jf)~O No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by email: [email protected] any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, o r by any information storage and retrieval systems, without prior permission in 7953 Duranceau Toll-free: 1 (866) 475-1999 writing from the publisher. LaSalle, Quebec Tel.: (514) 363-2999 Canada HBP 3R8 Printed in Canada - II  TABLE OF CONTENTS - THE HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM................. 2 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES................................... 4 ADMINISTRATIVE LAWS........................................ 16 PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH............................ 31 ROAD RAGE..................................................... 36 ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS............................... 39 PRELIMINARIES............... 43 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE.................................... 48 BASIC MANCEUVRES.................................... 51 DEFENSIVE DRIVING..................................... 55 THE LAWS OF PHYSICS........................................ 59 STOPPING DISTANCES...........................................64 SAFETY TECHNOLOGY........................................... 67 DRIVING TECHNIQUES.......................................... 69 URBAN / RURAL ENVIRONMENT............................. 77 EXPRESSWAY ENVIRONMENT..................................80 ADVERSE CONDITIONS.......................................... 83 EMERGENCY SITUATIONS...................................... 88 FUNCTIONS / MALFUNCTIONS............................... 92 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY............................... OWNING A VEHICLE........................................ 93 PLANNING A TRIP........................................... 94  - THE HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM EXERCISE A II Complete the sentences below by filling in the blanks. 1. THE LEARNER'S LICENCE To obtain a learner's licence, the applicant must be (a) _ _ __ _ __ years of age (or (b) _ _ ____ with (c) _ _ ____ consent). At the (d) service cent re, the candidate must pass a (e) _ __ _ __ screening test and a (f) _ _ __ _ examination as well as certify on a (g) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ declaration form that he is physically able to drive. Having passed, the applicant must pay the required (h) _ _ _ _ __ and he will be issued a (i) _ _ _ _ __ licence wh ich is valid for (j) _ _ ___ _ _ _ _ _ __ 2. THE PROBATIONARY LICENCE Having passed the (a) _ _ __ ___ test evaluating the driving skills and paid the required (b) _ _ _ , a probationary licence will be issued that is val id for (c) _ _ _ _ __ _ __ This probationary period encourages all new drivers to apply their (d) _ _ __ _ __ , hone their skills to become (e) _ __ ___ drivers and acquire the (f) _ _ __ _ __ necessary for the safe operation of a motor vehicle. The probationary period may be extended due to traffic (g) _ _ __ _ __ and the accumulation of (h) _ _ _ ____ points. 3. THE DRIVER'S LICENCE When the (a) _ _ _ __ period and all of the requirements have been completed, a regular driver's licence will be issued by the (b) _ _ _ _ _. This licence must be (c) _ __ ___ to be valid and must be renewed every (d) _ _ __ years on the applicant's (e) _ __ _ _ __ 4. SHARING THE ROAD To anticipate hazards, it is important to understand the special needs and (a) _ _ _ _ _ __ of other road users. You must observe, (b) _ _ _ __ _ __ the movements of others and (c) _ _ __ _ _ your intentions. Proper management of time, space, and (d) _ _ __ __ will minimize the (e) _ _ _ _ _ _ that are inherent in operating a vehicle in the HTS. 5. RESPONSIBILITIES OF ROAD USERS You must know the rules and (a) _ _____ that govern the operation of the HTS. (b) _ _ __ _ _ is no excuse. Your four basic legal responsibilities are: you r (c) _ _ _ __ condition, the condition of your (d) _ _ _ __ _ __, you must possess a (e) _ _ _ __ __ driver's licence and you must be able to sat isfy the demand s of your provincial (f) _ _ __ __ responsibility laws. - 2 -----------------Ni:sR-- 6/Ntlt:li,r,v)l.sJfr'1otN'1JII  THE HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM - ANSVVER EXERCISE B SPACE S Print the letter that best answers or completes each question or statement in the space provided. 1. The most important factor in the safe operation of the HTS is the: a) design of the highways. c) attitude and behaviour of road users. b) installation of traffic control devices. d) regulations that govern the HTS. 2. To share the road safely and effectively, you must: a) manage visibility, time and space. c) communicate your intentions. b) be aware of others' the movements. d) all of these. 3. You should check for bicyclists: a) before turning. c) before opening the vehicle door. b) before changing lanes. d) all of these. 4. In this situation, driving the blue car, if you intend to turn right, you should: a) honk to alert the pedestrians and turn right. b) wait for both pedestrian A and pedestrian B. c) wait for pedestrian A, then turn right. d) proceed straight ahead. 5. When you see bicycles up ahead, you should: a) honk to communicate your presence. b) change lanes to pass more safely. c) follow at a safe distance. d) ignore the cyclists. 6. When driving, if you happen to follow a motorcycle, you should: a) move to the left side of your lane. c) wait for him/her to signal you to pass. b) increase your following distance. d) follow more closely than normal. 7. When passing a motorcycle, you must leave the motorcycle: a) a one metre space from your vehicle. c) the entire lane. b) the right side of the lane. d) all of these. 8. You must pay attention to heavy vehicles - trucks and buses - because they: a) stop frequently and block traffic. c) are less manoeuvreable (accelerate slower). b) block your normal field of vision. d) all of these. 9. What is the best way to deal with a large animal in your path of travel: a) Brake firmly in a straight line, then release the brake just prior to impact. b) Speed up and swerve to avoid it. c) Slow down and swerve to avoid it. d) Do nothing. 10. Driving the orange vehicle, you should: a) Brake to a stop and wait for a signal from the police officer to proceed. b) Speed up and pass immediately. c) Reduce speed and then squeeze by the stopped police car. d) Reduce speed and move into the oncoming lane after the yellow car passes. --JVl:sR----------------- 3 -  - THE HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM II... A N SW E R S PACES EXERCISE C Print the letter that best answers or completes each question or statement in the space provided. Quebec 1. To obtain a first learner's licence in Quebec, you must a) prepare for a theory test. b) be at least 21 years of age. c) register with a driving school accredited by the AQTR. d) be at least 18 years of age (16 with parental consent) and prepare for the theory tests. 2. At the SAAQ service centre you must certify on the (a) _ _ _ _ _ declaration form that you are physically able to drive safely, pass a (b) _ _ _ __ screening test, achieve a (c) _ __ grade on each section of the theory examination composed of the (d) _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ code, traffic (e) _ _ __ _ _ _ _ and specialization (f) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. If you fail, you must redo the (g) _ ____ section(s) after a waiting period. If successful, you must pay a (h) _ _ _ _ _ dollar fee and the SAAQ will issue your (i) _ _ _ _ _ licence. 3. A learner's licence... a) is valid for eighteen months and allows you to practise driving ski lls while accompanied by a licensed, fit driver with at least two years of experience. b) is valid for one year and allows you to practise driving skills while accompanied by a licensed instructor. c) is valid for one year and allows you to practise driving skills while accompanied by a licensed, fit driver with at least one year of driving experience. d) is valid for 3 months and allows you to practice driving skills while accompanied by a licensed instructor. 4. After passing the in-car test at the SAAQ service centre and paying the required fee, the SAAQ will issue you a receipt and your _ _ __ (with photo) will be mailed to your principal address within ten (10) days. a) regular driver's licence. c) probationary licence. b) first-level graduated licence. d) second-level learner's licence. 5. The bearer of a learner's licence (permit) or a probationary licence will have this licence suspended for 3 months when his / her dossier accumulates: a) 3 demerit points. c) 10 demerit points. b) 4 demerit points. d) any demerit points. 6. If you fail the road test at the SAAQ Service Centre, you will have to wait _ _ days before you will be allowed to retake the test. a) 14. b) 21. c) 28. d) 35. 7. Any person who drives, whether the owner of the vehicle or not, is subject to seizure of the vehicle (on-the-spot for a period of thirty (30) days), if: a) the driver's licence is revoked/ suspended (Criminal Code, demerit points, an unpaid fine, or for medical reasons). b) the driver is not respecting the conditions that apply to the use of an ignition interlock device or is driving with alcohol present in his/her system (zero tolerance for alcohol). c) the driver does not hold a valid driver's licence, the proper class for the vehicle, or the endorsements required (commercial). d) all of these. - 4 -----------------Nt:sr-1-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES - EXERCISE A Match the signs to the best description write the letter/ number below the sign. A- Indicates an intersection with a roadway divided by a median 8- Indicates that two-way traffic ends and one-way traffic begins C- Indicates an obstacle to be passed on either side D-Warns of a school zone or school crossing ahead E- Warns of possibility of a school bus stopped ahead F- Warns of a zone ahead where the speed limit is reduced by at least 30 km/h G-A mandatory route for heavy trucks H- Reminds vehicle occupants must wear seat belts 1- Indicates that stopping in this zone is prohibited J- Indicates the beginning of two-way traffic K- Warns of a yield sign ahead L- Indicates the beginning of a no-passing zone 9. 10. 11. 12. 1. Warns of two-way traffic ahead 2. Indicates an obstacle to be passed on either side 3. Indicates both lanes must turn right ahead 4. Indicates a minimum speed of 60 km/h 5. Indicates a maximum speed of 30 km/h 6. Indicates an obstacle to be passed on the left 7. Indicates an obstacle to be passed on the right 8. Mandatory route for vehicles with hazardous cargo 9. Mandatory route for motorcycles 10. Indicates a maximum speed of 70 km/h 11. Indicates all the traffic must turn right 12. Yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles A- Location to stop a vehicle with failing brakes 8- Indicates a change in the horizontal alignment of the roadway C- Indicates the right lane must turn right and the left lane must proceed straight ahead D- Steep grade with an emergency stop ramp E- Speed limit reduced to 50 km/h ahead F- Users required to stop are not obliged to do so G-A weigh station for heavy vehicles H- Warns of the end of the divided highway ahead i DEGEL I I- Traffic lights ahead I THAW I J- Winding road ahead I I K- Advises that weight restrictions are in effect 9. 10. 11. 12. L- Overhead clearance on bridges or viaducts --Ni:sR----------------- 5 -  - TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -... A N S W ER S PACES EXERCISE B Print the letter that best answers or completes each question or statement in the space provided. 1. Which colour is used for signs that are temporary or construction zone signs? 2. Which shape indicates that you must yield the right-of-way? 3. Which of these signs indicates that you ~ SQ D MAXIMUM are in a zone where the speed limit is 50 km/h? km/ h MINIMUM 50 4. Which sign obliges you to pass on the right of an obstacle? , z j ~ ~ @~ lBJ Bit ~ 11 5. Which of these signs designates a school crosswalk? 6. Which sign designates a crosswalk for the physically impaired (disabled persons)? 7. Which of these signs indicates where A STOP your vehicle must stop LINE if the light is red? ~ 8. Which sign obliges all of the traffic to turn right? 9. Which sign prohibits drivers from turning right or left? - 6 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES - __ 10. Which of these signs prohibits parking in this zone? ®r@l ® ~ 1© ~ @r@1 ~ ~ I~ Q ~®e~~ __ 11. Which sign indicates access is prohibited to trucks and motorcycles? ~~~~ __ 12. Which of these signs warns the road user of a narrow bridge or tunnel ahead? __ 13. Which sign is installed in a curve to warn of a dangerous point in a very sharp curve? ~ ,®©~ @~ _ _ 14. Which of these signs warns of grooved pavement ahead or a steel wire-mesh surface on a bridge ahead? ®0 ~ ~@ ~~@~ __ 15. Which sign warns that the roadway narrows on the right without a loss of lane? __ 16. This sign indicates: a) passing in this zone is prohibited. b) access is prohibited to all vehicles. c) mandatory route for heavy vehicles. d) passing on the right is permitted. = ~ __17. This sign posted on the side of the roadway indicates: a) the end of a school zone. b) a school crosswalk. c) the beginning of a school zone. d) the possibility of a stopped school bus ahead. V __18. This sign imposes the same obligation as: a) a flashing amber (yellow) light. b) a flashing red light. c) a flashing green light. d) a steady red light. __19. When you see this sign, you should: a) stop. b) slow down, check and be prepared to stop. c) accelerate to cross the intersection more quickly. d) reduce speed and proceed. --NtsR----------------- ,1fl"(j~tnlflill'f16