Highway Driving and Lane Changes Flashcards

What should you do when a vehicle is tailgating you on the highway?

Answer: Safely move to another lane or slow down gradually to let them pass

The safest response to tailgating is to change lanes or gradually slow to allow the tailgating driver to pass.

What does a broken yellow centre line on a two-lane highway mean?

Answer: Passing is permitted when safe for both directions

A broken yellow centre line means passing is permitted for vehicles in both directions when it is safe to do so.

You are driving on a highway and notice your vehicle pulling to one side. The most likely cause is:

Answer: A flat or under-inflated tire

A vehicle pulling to one side while driving often indicates a flat or significantly under-inflated tire on that side.

What is the correct procedure if your tire blows out at highway speed?

Answer: Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer straight while gradually slowing

During a blowout, grip the wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and steer straight to maintain control before gradually slowing down.

On a highway, when must you use your headlights?

Answer: From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, and in poor visibility

BC law requires headlights from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and whenever visibility is poor.

When is it safe to pass a vehicle on a two-lane highway?

Answer: When you can see clearly ahead, the passing zone is marked, and there is enough space to complete the pass

Passing is only safe when you have clear visibility ahead, are in a legal passing zone, and have sufficient space to complete the maneuver safely.