Highway Driving Flashcards
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In Alberta, what should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane on a wet highway?
Answer: Ease off the accelerator, do not brake, and steer straight until you regain traction
If your vehicle hydroplanes, ease off the gas pedal without braking, keep the steering wheel straight, and wait for the tires to regain contact with the road. Braking or sharp steering can cause a spin.
On Alberta highways, what does a 'WEIGH STATION' sign indicate?
Answer: Commercial vehicles must pull in to be weighed and inspected
Weigh station signs indicate that commercial vehicles must pull in for weight checks and possible safety inspections. Non-commercial vehicles typically do not need to stop.
When driving on a two-lane highway in Alberta and you see a line of vehicles behind you, what should you do?
Answer: Pull over safely when possible to let faster vehicles pass
If a line of vehicles is accumulating behind you on a two-lane highway, courtesy and safety require you to pull over when safe to let them pass. Impeding traffic flow is also against the law.
What is the correct procedure for passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway in Alberta?
Answer: Signal, check mirrors, move left, pass, then return to the right lane when you can see the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror
Signal left, check mirrors and blind spots, move to the left lane, pass at a safe speed, then signal right and return to the right lane when you can see the passed vehicle fully in your rearview mirror.
In Alberta, what does a 'CHAIN UP AREA' sign on a mountain highway indicate?
Answer: An area where vehicles can stop to install tire chains for winter traction
Chain-up areas are designated pull-off spaces where drivers can safely stop to install tire chains before driving on steep or icy mountain grades. They are common on Alberta mountain passes.
On an Alberta highway, how should you handle a curve at highway speed?
Answer: Reduce speed before entering the curve, then maintain a steady speed through it
Slow down before entering the curve, not in it. Braking in a curve can cause loss of traction. Maintain a steady, controlled speed through the curve and accelerate gently when straightening out.