driving rules

A _____________________ is your best defence for avoiding hazards and other dangers.

safety scan

frequently moving your head and your eyes to check what is happening all around your vehicle

safety scan

5th step to parallel parking

Straighten your wheels and move forward or backward until your vehicle is centred in the parking space. Curbside wheels must be within 15 centimetres of the curb or edge of the road.

When you are properly parked, _________________________________________________. Check for traffic before opening your door. Lock your vehicle.

set the parking brake and move the gear selector into park and turn off your engine.

yellow arrow

means that you should stop, unless you are too close to the intersection to stop safely. In that case, drive cautiously through the intersection.

it is important to allow ___________________________ on slippery roads or when your visibility is reduced by fog, rain, snow, or the glare of the sun, or when following large commercial vehicles that block your view of the road ahead.

more distance

When you are being passed, you must help the other driver to pass. If the driver of the passing car blows the horn, __________________________________________.

move to the right edge of the pavement. Never increase your speed

Red flashing lights are used when the school bus is stopped to pick up or discharge students. The bus must also display a mechanical STOP sign with alternately flashing red lights. All drivers ______________________________________________ when red lights are flashing. You must stop. Do not pass a school bus with alternating flashing red lights at any time or place or from either direction, including a divided boulevard.

must halt from behind or in front of a school bus

You have not passed safely if the vehicle you have passed ________________________________ to allow you back into your correct lane.

must slow down

Unless there is a sign showing "______________________" you may turn right on red after stopping and making sure that you can turn safely.

no turn on red

You may drive in lanes underneath a green signal, but you must _____________

obey all other signs and signals.

It is illegal to make a left turn on a red light, except for left turns at a red light from a ________________________________________

one-way street to another one-way street.

These rules apply unless the roundabout or rotary is controlled by _________________________________

other signs or traffic signals.

Do not ____________ any vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross the street.

pass

Drivers must drive on the right side of the road except when ______________________________________________

passing, turning left, or avoiding an obstruction.

At intersections without traffic signals, ______________ have the right of way if they are in marked crosswalks or in unmarked crosswalks formed by imaginary lines extending across the streets.

pedestrians

Passing on the right ________________________________________________________________ The car you are passing could unexpectedly make a right turn or pull over to the right side of the road.

places your vehicle on the blind side of the car you are passing.

Never drive a motor vehicle over a fire hose unless instructed to do so by a _____________________________.

police officer or a firefighter

Regardless of _____________________, your speed must be reasonable and prudent and must take into account the traffic, the surface and width of the highway, and all driving conditions existing at the time.

posted speed limits

Frequently check the _____________________________ mirrors

rearview and sideview

Never drive in a lane under a_______________, regardless of any other signs or signals.

red X signal

1st step when approaching curve

reduce your speed so that you enter the curve at a speed that will allow you to avoid additional braking

for uphill without a curb, turn your wheels to the ___________

right

As the emergency vehicle approaches from ahead or behind, move to the ________________________________ and stop completely.

right edge or curb of the road

On a multi-lane highway slower vehicles should travel in the ___________________

right lane.

Stay close to the __________________________________ so that another vehicle cannot move between your vehicle and the curb.

right-hand edge of the road

If it is safe to pass, __________________________to alert the drivers ahead and behind you to enable them to plan their moves accordingly

signal your intention to pass

If you are driving and notice that a car ahead of you is pulling out from a parallel parking space, __________________________________________________

slow down and be prepared to stop

Driving ______________________________ is especially dangerous just beyond the crest of a hill or around a curve

slowly

As required by law, ____________________ when you reach the rear of the vehicle you are overtaking.

sound your horn

If there are two turning lanes, __________________________________________ of the turn.

stay in the lane that you are in from the beginning to the end

3rd step when approaching curve

stay on your side of the road and drive as far to the right as you can for curves to the right, and in the middle of your lane for curves to the left

When entering the highway, use the acceleration lane ___________________________________________, and then merge safely

until your vehicle's speed matches that of the other traffic

For right turns, you must ____________________________________________ if they are in your path.

wait for pedestrians to cross

green light

when it is safe, you may go unless otherwise directed by a traffic sign or a peace officer. You must yield the right of way to pedestrians in the crosswalk, including persons in wheelchairs. You must also yield to other vehicles in the intersection or those approaching so closely as to be an immediate hazard. For vehicles turning left at a green signal light, you must yield the right of way to oncoming vehicles and any pedestrians that may be in your path.

When parking without a curb, turn your wheels so that the vehicle _________________________________________

will roll off the highway rather than into traffic.

Never speed up for a _______________ to "beat" the red signal.

yellow signal

When entering or leaving driveways, you must ___________________________________ to pedestrians crossing in front of you and to all vehicles approaching on the street

yield the right of way

When two facing vehicles approach an intersection at the same time, both drivers can move straight ahead or turn right. If one driver is going straight while the other wants to turn left, the driver who wants to turn left must____________________________________________________________________

yield the right of way and wait until the turn can be made safely.

Regardless of the "right of way" you feel you have, always be 100 percent ready to ________________________________________________________________________

yield to any oncoming vehicles when approaching an intersection if it will avoid a collision.

Use your signal lights to show your driving intentions to other vehicles. When a pedestrian or another vehicle may be affected, _______________________________

you must sound your horn.

yellow light

you must stop before entering the intersection, if you can stop safely

With each additional kilometre travelled per hour, _______________________________

you reduce your ability to control the vehicle.

Maintain plenty of space between your vehicle and the one ahead. If the vehicle ahead stops suddenly, ________________________________.

you will need time to react

Stopping distance also depends on _____________________________.

your reaction time

If you are struck from the rear while stopped with the wheels turned to the left, ___________________________________________________________________________

your vehicle may be pushed into opposing traffic and cause another collision.

Allow a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Follow the ________________

two-second rule

what are the three steps to the 2 second rule

1 Pick a landmark on the side of the highway ahead, such as a road sign or power pole. 2 When the vehicle you are following passes the landmark, count "one thousand and one, one thousand and two." 3 When your vehicle reaches the landmark stop counting. If you reach the landmark before you count "one thousand and two," you are following too close to the vehicle in front of you.

steps to angle parking

1 Signal your intention to park and slow down. 2 Remain parallel to the curb at least 1.5 metres out from the other parked cars. 3 When your front end is even with the rear of the parking space, move slowly while turning the steering wheel to the right. 4 Straighten your wheels, trying to position the vehicle in the centre of the parking space. 5 Continue forward until the front of your car lines up with other parked cars or until the front wheels barely touch the curb.

Curbside wheels must be within _______________________ of the curb or edge of the road.

15 centimetres

Never follow an emergency fire vehicle within _____________.

150 metres

Never drive or park within _________________________________________ that has stopped to investigate a collision or to give assistance

150 metres of an emergency vehicle

stopping distance behind a school bus

20 metres

You may not park a vehicle on a street or highway for a period longer than

24 hours.

roundabouts are designed for speeds of _____________________.

30-50 km/h

In business and residential districts the speed limit in nova scotia is ____________

50 km/h.

It is illegal for the driver of a commercial motor vehicle to follow within _____________________ of another vehicle. This rule applies when travelling on a highway outside a business or residential district, but does not apply when overtaking and passing another vehicle.

60 metres

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed permitted on any highway in Nova Scotia is _________

80 km/h

3rd step of changing lanes

Check again to be certain that no vehicle is approaching too fast from behind.

2nd step of changing lanes

Check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder in the direction of the lane change. Use your signal light to indicate which direction you will be moving

1st step of changing lanes

Check your mirrors for a safe spot in the traffic where you can enter.

2nd step to parallel parking

Do a safety scan. When it is safe, back slowly, turning the steering wheel sharply to the right until your vehicle is at a 40° angle, or until the centre of the rear window is in line with the point between the curb and the car behind.

_____________________________________________________________________________________, you may pass another vehicle from the right or left.

On highways with two or more substantially continuous lanes

______________________________________, you must take precautions in order to pass safely. Take the time to determine if there is sufficient distance ahead to pass without disrupting the safe operation of approaching vehicles. The left side of the highway must be clearly visible and free of oncoming traffic. You must pass to the left of the vehicle you are overtaking and return to the right when the lane is clear and it is safe to do so.

On roadways with two-way traffic

________________ on the right is not as safe as on the left because it is much more difficult to predict what everyone is going to do.

Passing

____________________ before making turns, do a shoulder check, yield the right of way, and then accelerate slightly

Reduce speed

Be extremely careful when driving through highway construction zones. ______________________________________________ when workers are present.

Reduce your speed

4th step of changing lanes

Steer gradually into the new lane. Do not slow down, but maintain the same speed or gently increase it.

3rd step to parallel parking

Straighten your wheels and back slowly until your front bumper is clear of the parked vehicle.

If a vehicle breakdown forces you to stop, move far off the road. ______________________________________________________________________________ (If you are a driver who spots a vehicle in distress, contact the police.)

Tie a white cloth on the radio aerial or left door handle. If the breakdown occurs at night, engage the vehicle's emergency flashers or parking lights.

Stop for a yellow signal unless you are too __________ to the intersection to stop safely. In that case, drive cautiously through the intersection.

close

4th step to parallel parking

Turn the steering wheel sharply in the opposite direction and slowly edge the car parallel to the curb.

Never back up unless you can do so safely. ____________________________________________ once you're sitting behind the wheel.

Watch for children or objects which may be hidden from view

At some intersections, special signals instruct pedestrians either to "Walk" or "Don't Walk." When these signals are operating, pedestrians must obey them rather than regular traffic signals. Pedestrians crossing with the "Walk" signal have the right of way just as they do while _____________________

crossing with a green light.

Always drive ___________

defensively

Never stop, park, or make a U-turn in ____________.

a curve

Do not hug the centre line as it poses ______________________________________ Drive entirely or as nearly as is practical within a single lane. Don't move from that lane until it is safe to do so.

a greater risk of head-on collision.

You must signal your intention to pass and sound your horn before overtaking and passing another vehicle. The horn signal places the driver of the vehicle you are passing under __________________________________

a legal obligation to help you to pass.

On the open road, keep enough distance between you and the vehicle ahead so that ______________________________________________________.

a passing vehicle can safely move into and occupy the space

To leave the roundabout or rotary, ______________________________________________

activate your turn signal and exit to the right.

When leaving a private driveway or parking lot, stop and yield the right of way to _________________________

all other vehicles and pedestrians.

red light

all traffic facing this signal must stop at the place marked or at the nearest side of the crosswalk.

If a traffic signal changes to yellow or red while a pedestrian remains in the street, you must _______________________________________

allow the pedestrian to complete the crossing safely.

The vehicle ______________________ has the right of way ahead of any car that has not yet entered the intersection.

already in the intersection

You should increase the distance between your vehicle ______________________________ which can stop more quickly than you.

and a smaller vehicle such as a motorcycle

When leaving the highway, signal your turn well in advance, ___________________________________________________________ Slow down and proceed at the posted ramp speed limit. Most exit ramps are to the right. Changes in direction are then made where the exit ramp intersects another roadway.

and, without slowing down, enter the deceleration lane.

Whenever your vehicle is left standing unattended, __________________________________________________________________

apply the parking brake and turn off the engine.

Slow-moving traffic must drive _____________________________________________________ unless it is not practical to do so.

as closely as possible to the right edge or curb of the highway

2nd step when approaching curve

at the midpoint of the curve, gradually accelerate to create a positive force, pulling you smoothly through the curve

be sure to do a shoulder check for your blind spots, especially before turning or changing lanes.

before turning or changing lanes.

there is an area on each side that you cannot see with your mirrors. These are called _____________.

blind spots

Do not use the _______________________________ while turning.

brake or clutch pedal

Driving at the speed limit doesn't entitle you to "_______" in the left lane which means to stay in the lane indefinitely.

camp

Studies show that a vehicle moving at a speed considerably below the posted limit is much more likely to ______________________________________than a vehicle moving at a normal speed.

cause or be involved in a crash

Make a proper lane change before entering the intersection. Never ______________________

change lanes while you are moving through an intersection.

It is particularly important to _______________________________________________ before changing lanes or turning.

check your blind spots

When leaving an angled parking space, _________________________________________ __________________________. Watch your front end to avoid hitting anything. Back out straight all the way until the front end of your vehicle is clear of adjacent parked vehicles.

do a safety scan and remember to do a number of shoulder checks while backing

Since curves (and hills) obstruct the view of the road, _____________________________ within a curve.

do not pass or back up

Prepare for the turn before you get there. Decide in advance where you want to turn. If you are not sure, _____________________________________________

drive slowly until you can read the street signs or markers or decide the direction you wish to turn.

Collisions can occur when you _______________________ and are forced to brake in the curve.

enter the curve too fast

Never drive _______________________________ or at a speed that is not reasonable for the prevailing conditions.

faster than the posted speed limit

The ______________________________, the farther ahead you must be able to see to allow enough distance for stopping.

faster you are moving

Whenever there are only two lanes, never follow another vehicle that has already begun to pass a slower-moving vehicle. Wait ________________________________

for the first vehicle to pass safely and then proceed.

Never exit a roundabout or rotary _____________________

from an inside lane.

Signalling does not __________________________. You must make sure the way is clear and safe.

give you the right of way

When crossing with a _____________________, pedestrians have the right of way over all vehicles, including those turning across the paths of the pedestrians.

green signal

The flashing yellow signal

has the same meaning as a warning sign: Slow down and proceed with caution.

The flashing red signal

has the same meaning as the stop sign: Stop and do not go until you can enter the intersection without interfering with approaching traffic.

when backing up your hand is

in the 12 o'clock position

Carrying a heavy load will ______________________ your stopping distance.

increase

vehicle and pedestrian traffic

is controlled by a series of traffic signal lights, traffic signs, and pavement markings

provincial traffic authority

is responsible for all other roadways in the province

Local Driving Force

is responsible for traffic in cities or towns

If there is more than one lane in the circle, safely move into the correct ______________________________________________________

lane before you come to the place where you intend to exit the circle.

When two or more vehicles reach an intersection at the same time, the car to the _______ must yield the right of way.

left

Stopping distances are ______________ at higher speeds because your vehicle travels farther during your reaction time

longer

If you are moving through an intersection with a green signal, make sure you _____________________________to make sure all pedestrians have finished their crossing.

look in all directions

When passing at night, use __________________________ until you have completed your pass.

lowbeam headlights

The flashing green signal

means that facing traffic may turn left, go straight ahead, or turn right.

Green Arrow

means that you can turn in the direction of the arrow and proceed through the intersection.

Before emerging from an alley, driveway, or building in a business or residential district, you must __________________________ immediately before driving on the sidewalk or on the sidewalk area extending across any alleyway

stop your vehicle

Amber flashing lights alert you that __________________________________. Passing is allowed, but use extra caution.

the bus is about to stop

The speed at which you drive determines __________________________________________________________

the distance required to stop your vehicle

Remain stopped until ___________________________, or until you are directed to move by a peace officer.

the emergency vehicle has passed

All vehicles in the roundabout or rotary must travel to _______________ around the central island.

the right

At intersections controlled by traffic signals, pedestrians must obey ___________________ as drivers travelling in the same direction. Pedestrians should not start to cross during a red or yellow signal.

the same signals

Enter the roundabout or rotary when _________________________________ Watch for vehicles already on the roundabout or rotary; be aware that they may not be signaling correctly or at all.

there is a gap in traffic.

Before starting, stopping, or turning, check ___________________________________

to make sure that this can be done safely.

blind spots are usually

to the back left and back right of your vehicle.

For facing uphill with a curb, turn your wheels ___________________

to the left.

For facing downhill with or without a curb, turn your wheels ___________________

to the right.

The left lane is a ___________________________________.

transition lane designed for passing

if the traffic signal lights are not working

treat the intersection as a multi-stop. Come to a full stop, then proceed when you have the right of way and it is safe to do so

If you intend to _____________, you must first yield to approaching vehicles and then, when the way is clear, complete the turn. You must wait for pedestrians to cross if they are in your path.

turn left

1st step to parallel parking

turn on your appropriate signal and slow down. You may have to come to a complete stop early to force the vehicles behind you to stop back far enough so that you can park safely. Then slowly proceed parallel to and approximately one metre from the side of the parked vehicle until the rear bumpers are even.

When parking on a hill or grade, ___________________ so that if your vehicle rolls away, it will roll into the curb and stop.

turn the front wheels

If you are stopped in position to make a left turn and are waiting for opposing traffic, do not ___________________________________ until you are sure you can complete the turn.

turn the steering wheel to the left

Make it a practice to ________________________________________________ checking your blind spots.

turn your head to look over your shoulder

When making a left turn, do not ____________________________________________________. A collision could push your vehicle into oncoming traffic. Keep your wheels straight.

turn your wheels to the left until you are sure you can complete the turn

When facing a green signal light and a green arrow

turning traffic is controlled by the arrow signals and through traffic is controlled by the green signal lights.

Places where passing is always unsafe and usually illegal:

• at intersections in cities and towns or at railway crossings • at marked intersections in rural areas • on any curve or hill where you cannot see at least 150 metres ahead • wherever there is a solid yellow line in the driver's lane combined with a broken line in the approaching lane • wherever there is a double solid yellow line • at intersections or crosswalks where a car has stopped to yield to pedestrians • wherever you cannot see far enough ahead to pass safely

you cant park in these places

• on the crest of a hill or on a curve where the view of an approaching driver is obstructed • where you will block a vehicle already parked, or where you will block a sidewalk, pedestrian crossing, road entrance, or private driveway • within 5 metres of a crosswalk • within 5 metres of a fire hydrant or driveway entrance to a fire station • within 7.5 metres of an intersection • within 10 metres of the approach to any official flashing beacon, stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control signal located at the side of the roadway • within 15 metres of the nearest rail of a railway crossing • alongside or opposite any street or highway excavation or obstruction when the stopping, standing, or parking would obstruct traffic • on the roadway side of any vehicle stopped. This is called double parking • in a space designated for "Persons with Mobility Disability" unless you have a permit or special plate

list of situations where the maximum speed limit is set at 50 km/h

• when passing a school building or grounds during school recess, while children are going to or leaving school during opening or closing hours, or any other time that children are present where the speed limit prior to entering the School Zone is greater than 50 km/h • when passing a church while the congregation is entering or leaving the church • within 15 metres of an intersection where your view is reduced to less than 60 metres in either direction along any intersecting highway. The exception to this would be when travelling upon a through street or highway or at traffic-controlled intersections • in public parks within cities or towns, unless another rate of speed is posted • when approaching within 30 metres of a railway crossing • in a residential district • in a business district • in a danger zone