Driving test

DRIVING TEST

Documents what need to keep with you at the practical exam:

You need to carry your valid ID or passport and address card.

If you have foreign driving license and you in a Naturalization process,the decision of the Central Administrative and Electronic Public Services Office. (1133 Budapest, Visegrádi u. 110-112,)

Your driving license and a Hungarian translation from your driving license. (OFFI Zrt. 1062 Budapest, Bajza utca 52.)

When your exam starts you need to check the condition of the vehicle.

DAILY CHECKING

1.Number plate:

Clean and visible, fixed in a designated place, a volid stickers on it.

2.Tyres:

The air pressure is normal. (Not flat)

Not any harm on it. (Not damaged, not scratched)

Thetread rib high of the tyre is minimum 1.6mm

All the tyre on the car are the same size and structure (Radial or diagonal) and on one axel the pattern of the two tyre are the same.

3.Steering wheel system:

The steering wheel free play is maximum 2-4 cm

The system does not damaged, does not stuck or making any strange noise. (Creaking, clicking)

4.Lighting and signaling devices (lights):

Position lights (Infront and back)

Number Plate light (Just on back)

Low beam lights

Hight beam lights

Indicators (Three on the left and on the right side)

Reverse lights (White)

Brake lights (Three)

5.Brake test (when the engine is off):

The brake system is good:

The foot brake pedal has to be solid at the upper 1/3 way of the full pedal way.

Defaults:

If the pedal goes down all the way. (The brake is leaking somewhere and the fluid has flowed away.)

If it is not solid then flexible. (Air bubbles got in the brake system.)

If it goes down more then the 2/3 of way. (The brake pads are heavily worn)

The hand brake is good:

If pull up until it has to be solid and the number of clicking is between 3-7, it is hold the car safely in place.

Brake test (when the engine is on):

Move the car about 1-2 meters and stop completely. If the car stop the brake is good.

(DON'T FORGET PUSH DOWN THE CLUTCH PEDAL BEFORE STOP.)

If the applicant is unable to demonstrate the use of any of the vehicle safety equipment, this will result in an automatic failure on the road skills test.

Before entering your vehicle, walk around it to check for:

children
pedestrians

After you complete this check and you have taken your place in the driver’s

seat, make sure:

Your seat is adjusted properly. Ensure you can see over the steering

that is right for you. Make sure you can reach all the controls and relax

your arms when you grip the steering wheel.

Most new vehicles now come equipped with an air bag system that is part

reach the brake pedal. In a standard transmission vehicle, you should be able to push the clutch pedal all the way to the floor.

Your mirrors are in the right position. Adjust your inside rear-view mirror so you can see as much as possible behind you. Adjust your sideview mirrors to reduce blind spots.

Your seat belt is fastened! Seat belts save lives andhelp and reduce serious injuries. Wear them, it’s the law. Seat belts only work if used properly. Wear the lap belt low and snug over your hips and the shoulder belt must fit over your chest and shoulder. Don’t be tempted to tuck the shoulder belt behind your back or under your arm. In vehicles that are designed with an air bag system, you still must use your seat belt.

Head restraint

Properly positioned head restraints can greatly reduce the risk of whiplash

injuries in rear-end collisions. If your vehicle has an adjustable head

restraint it should be adjusted so that the centre of the head restraint is

level with the top of your ears. If your head restraint tilts, move it forward

to decrease the space between your head and the restraint – less than 10

cm is ideal. Always check that your passengers' head restraints

are adjusted to the correct height also. Save your neck…Raise your head

When you’re ready to go:

Check again to make sure your path of travel is clear.

Use your rear-view mirrors, but don’t rely only on them. Use a shoulder

check to ensure your blind spots are clear.

If you’re pulling out from the right side of the road, use your left electrical

signal or hand signal to indicate that you are entering traffic. If you’re on the

left side of a one way road, use your right turn signal and be careful –

it may be difficult to clearly check traffic from the driver’s seat.

Automatic transmissions

An automatic transmission refers to a system that changes the vehicle’s

gears automatically. The shift lever allows a driver to manually select a

specific gear or range.

“P” Park

To be used when starting the engine and parking the vehicle. It locks the

“R” Reverse

To be used for backing the vehicle.

“N” Neutral

The transmission is out of gear.

“D” Drive

Use this selection for normal forward driving. The transmission will shift

through the gears, both up and down, automatically.

“3,2,1” Gear Positions

These positions prevent the transmission from shifting to a higher gear

and may be used on hills or other special circumstances.

“Overdrive”

If your vehicle has an overdrive selection, it is used for driving at higher

speeds and helps to save fuel.

For further information, refer to your vehicle’s owners manual.

Manual (standard) transmissions

Shifting gears in a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission is a skill

that requires considerable practice. The driver operates a clutch pedal with

the left foot while manually selecting the desired gear by moving a gearshift

lever with the right hand.

The clutch is used to make, or break, the connection between the vehicle’s

engine and its transmission. When the pedal is up, the connection is

engaged and the power of the engine can then be transmitted to the

drive wheels of the vehicle.

When starting the engine of a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission,

your gearshift lever should be in the neutral position and your clutch pedal

should be fully depressed.

When the clutch pedal is pressed down, the connection is disengaged

which prevents the transfer of engine power to the drive wheels. It is while

the connection is disengaged that the driver will change gears.

As the driver begins to let up on the clutch pedal the re-establishment of the

connection will begin to be felt before the pedal is fully released. The point

where this first occurs is called the “friction point.”

It is at this friction point that the driver must coordinate the further release of

the clutch pedal with the use of the gas pedal to achieve a smooth shift and

prevent engine stalling.

When driving manual-transmission vehicles, it is important to select the

proper gear so that your engine neither lugs (moves the vehicle in rough,

bumpy fashion) nor races (revs the engine but does not move the car

speeds at which you should shift.

Shifting patterns vary as do the number of available gears. Your owners

manual will describe the shifting pattern for your vehicle. A pattern is usually

found engraved into the knob of your gearshift lever.

Having the ignition switch in the off position, you can practice moving the

gearshift lever into its various positions until you are sure of the locations

and can find each gear without looking at the gearshift.

Once you have the vehicle in motion and have completed shifting gears,

be sure to remove your foot from the clutch pedal. Leaving your foot on

the clutch pedal unnecessarily is called “riding the clutch” and can cause

excessive clutch wear.

It is very important that the driver keeps the transmission in gear throughout

the descent. Therefore, before starting down the hill you should be in the

proper gear to minimize the chance of missing a shift.

When you are required to brake or come to a stop, you should avoid

depressing the clutch too soon so that you are not coasting to a stop. Good

practice is to downshift to the gear that will allow a smooth start.

When turning corners, be sure your clutch is engaged and that your vehicle

is in the proper gear for the speed at which you are turning.

Steering

Think of the steering wheel as a clock. To have the best control over your

vehicle, your left hand should be placed at the 10 o’clock position and your

right hand should be at the 2 o’clock position. When turning a corner, use a

hand-over-hand method of steering. When straightening out after a turn use

the hand-over-hand method to recover your steering.

Accelerating

When you are in the process of moving your vehicle, the ability to

control your speed depends upon good accelerator technique. Gradually

depress the accelerator and hold it at the proper position for the selected

accelerator pedal. Keep the following in mind:

You should accelerate smoothly and adjust to the weather, road and traffic

Never exceed the posted speed limit.

Don’t accelerate so quickly that your tires spin.

Driving too slow is also a hazard. Driving unnecessarily at speeds well

below the posted speed limit may bother other drivers following you.

Driving your vehicle at speeds close to other traffic helps to reduce

the risk of being involved in a collision. If necessary pull over and stop to

allow traffic to pass you.

Stopping

Few drivers know how much time or distance it takes to fully stop a vehicle.

As a result, they may make errors in judgment that can lead to a collision.

Three factors go into determining how long it takes to stop.

Perception time is how long it takes for your brain to recognize a situation

and understand that you need to stop. This can take approximately 3/4 of a

second, depending on the driver. Less experienced drivers are often slower

to realize a danger exists. The distance will vary greatly depending upon

the driver’s visual search, level of attention, decision-making capability and

degree of fatigue, and can also be affected by the use of alcohol or other

Reaction time is the time it takes you to physically react to a danger by

moving your foot from the gas pedal to the brake pedal. The average

reaction time is 3/4 of a second. Reaction distance is how far a vehicle

travels during this time.

Braking time is how long it takes a vehicle to stop from the time the brake

is first applied until the vehicle actually stops. The distance travelled in this

time is called the braking distance.

Total stopping distance is the sum of perception distance, reaction

distance and the braking distance.

Many factors, such as the condition of the roadway, your alertness, your

vehicle, the vehicle’s speed and the condition of your vehicle’s brakes and tires

work in combination to determine stopping time and distance. As a driver, you

must attempt to adjust to or modify these factors to avoid a collision. Do not

drive when you are tired or have been taking drugs or alcohol.

The chart below illustrates the minimum stopping distance for various speeds.

The stopping distances are averages for stopping on smooth, dry pavement.

Braking techniques

When coming to a stop, begin braking early, do not leave your braking too

Ease off the accelerator in advance of applying the brake to reduce your

To brake smoothly, ease up on the brake pedal slightly and then reapply

pressure on the pedal just before you come to a stop.

When required to stop quickly, use the threshold braking technique.

This involves braking almost to the point of locking the wheels where

braking efficiency is at its maximum. If the wheels lock, ease up slightly.

The lock point will vary depending on the conditions, so it is important

to know your brakes well. Applying the brakes hard enough to lock the

wheels will cause a loss of steering control.

Reversing (Backing)

In situations when you have to back, look behind you to make sure your

path is clear of traffic, pedestrians and other obstacles. If you are going to

be backing out of a driveway, first walk around the vehicle and check for

possible dangers behind.

To back in a straight line:

place your left hand at the top of the steering wheel
look over your right shoulder through the rear window and back up slowly
don’t look ahead except for quick glances to make sure the front of the

vehicle does not hit anything

for slight steering corrections, turn the steering wheel in the same

direction that you want the back of your vehicle to go

When backing to the left or right:

use both hands on the steering wheel
to back to the left look over your left shoulder with occasional glances to

the front

to back to the right look over your right shoulder with occasional glances

to the front

Remember: The front of the vehicle will swing in the opposite direction

that the back end is going.

Other hints for backing:

If you have to back out of a driveway, back your vehicle into the nearest

traffic lane and then go forward. Do not back into a second traffic lane as

backing across a centre line is both illegal and unsafe. Note: It is usually

safer to back into the driveway so that you can drive forward when you

In an urban area (city, town or village), you are not permitted to back a

vehicle into an intersection or a crosswalk.

When backing your vehicle, it is good practice to limit your speed to that

Remember: White back-up lights on a vehicle indicate that the vehicle

is in reverse. Be aware that the vehicle may move backwards.

Parking

Parking a vehicle requires good control of the vehicle, accurate judgment

and a good understanding of steering. The next three sections will deal with

different types of parking situations.

Parallel parking

This type of parking will seem difficult at first and will require practice. You

will need to learn how to judge if a parking space is large enough for your

follow the steps illustrated.

Left Side or Right Side Parallel Parking

This exercise demonstrates your ability to parallel park a vehicle. This is an essential skill for parking. Parallel parking is one of the best indicators that you have the basic skills necessary to safely operate a motor vehicle. Basic skills needed for this exercise consist of visual skills, judgment of space, use of mirrors, turn signals, steering, braking, and acceleration control.

early to the rear for traffic that is following you. Apply your brakes well in

advance and start to slow down. Tap your brake pedal and your brake

lights will alert other drivers of your intent to stop and park parallel by the

bumper of vehicle B and parallel to the curb. Leave about one metre of

space between the vehicles.

approximately at a 45-degree angle to the curb. Your steering wheel

should now be in line with the rear bumper of vehicle B.

your front bumper is in line with the back end of vehicle B. Be careful

not to make contact with this vehicle.

you are parallel with the curb. Be careful not make contact with the

bumper of the vehicle behind.

your vehicle is centred between vehicles B and C. Set the park brake.

The law requires that the wheels of the parked vehicle not be more than

30 centimetres from the curb.

When you are leaving a parallel park position:

If necessary, back up close to the vehicle parked behind you without

making contact;

Check all mirrors to see that the road behind is clear;
Turn on the left turning signal;
Check side mirrors;
Before moving forward, look over your left shoulder for traffic not visible in

the mirrors;

Move forward slowly, steering to the left rapidly. Drive into the closest travel

lane taking care not to make contact with the parked vehicle in front.

Be alert for traffic approaching from the rear.

Entering and exiting a parallel parked vehicle

When entering a parked vehicle, always approach from the front facing

the door quickly behind you.

When leaving a parked vehicle, check all mirrors carefully for any traffic or

cyclists approaching from behind. Shoulder check to the left to check the

blind spot. If safe, open the door no wider than necessary and exit quickly.

Walk to the rear of the vehicle facing traffic and leave the roadway as

quickly as possible.

Angle parking

Angle parking is most often used in parking lots. The spaces may be

anywhere from a 30 to a 90 degree angle from the traffic lane.

The following steps should be used to enter an angle parking space on the right:

Turn on your right turn signal and slow down.
Driving parallel to the curb, remain at least 1.5 metres away from the

rear of the vehicles already parked. If you are going to be parked at right

angles to the curb, you must allow about two metres, to make the sharp

turn required.

When you can see down the left-hand side of the vehicle parked on the

right of the vacant parking space, steer sharply to the right into the centre

Approximately at the centre point of the parking space, straighten your

wheels and continue to slowly move forward. Be careful to observe the

left front bumper and the right rear bumper, making sure that they are

not too close to the parked vehicles on either side. Keep moving slowly

forward until the front wheel makes light contact with the curb or is within

30 cm from the curb.

When leaving an angle parking space:

Follow all normal back up precautions and procedures. This is a simple

manoeuvre but could be hazardous because it is difficult to see traffic as

you back out of the space. You do not have the right-of-way as you back

Back up slowly and be prepared to stop if necessary. If the vehicle beside

you is longer than yours, stop when the rear of your vehicle is even with

the rear of the longer vehicle. Continue backing straight until you can see

past the parked vehicle to your right.

When your front bumper will clear the rear of the vehicle on your left, turn

the steering wheel sharply and quickly to the right and continue backing

into the lane next to the parked vehicle. STOP when your vehicle is parallel

with the curb and then drive ahead in the appropriate lane. Watch for other

vehicles backing out of angle parking stalls in front of you.

Entering a 90-degree angle-parking stall in a parking lot on the left is easier

because you have more room to achieve the proper angle. Be sure to check

the left lane for oncoming traffic before you turn across it.

Never enter a parking stall on the left side of a two-way roadway.

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Hill parking

The following information applies to vehicles parked on the right-hand side

wheels in the opposite direction. To prevent a parked vehicle from rolling

down a hill, always set your park brake and always place your transmission

in low gear (manual transmission) or park (automatic transmission). In

addition:

turn the front wheels toward the left and allow

your vehicle to roll back until the right front tire is

touching the curb.

turn your front wheels to the right.

wheels to the right.

NOTE: Allow your vehicle to roll to the point where your front wheels are making contact

with the curb before setting the park brake and parking gear. This helps to prevent the

vehicle from “jumping the curb” in the event the vehicle starts to move.

Do not park your vehicle:

within an intersection
in front of a public or private driveway
alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when the

stopping or parking would obstruct traffic

at any other place where a traffic control device prohibits stopping or

parking, during the times stopping or parking is prohibited

within five metres in front of a stop or yield sign or traffic light located at

the side of the roadway

within three metres of any fire hydrant, or when the hydrant is not located at

the curb, within three metres of the point on the curb nearest the hydrant

within five metres of the near side of a marked crosswalk

beside other vehicles where you may be double-parked
at or near the site of any fire, explosion, motor vehicle crash or other

incident, if stopping or parking would obstruct traffic or hinder police

rescue officers or volunteers

− shall not park the vehicle on the roadway, parking lane or shoulder of a

primary highway except where

- unless there is a clear passage for other motor vehicles,

- unless your vehicle may be seen for 60 metres along the roadway in both directions.

STOP SIGNS

A stop sign means that your vehicle must come to a full stop.

Once you have stopped, check the intersection carefully for

pedestrians and other traffic. When safe, continue on your way.

There are rules about where you must stop your vehicle when

you come to a stop sign.

Where to stop

Where a stop line has been marked, bring your vehicle to a complete stop before crossing the line. Before moving forward, give pedestrians or traffic the right-of-way.

Unless otherwise marked, you must:

Stop before entering a main street from a road, service road, alley, driveway or

parking lot.

Stop before any sidewalk crossing. Yield to pedestrians.

Intersections controlled by yield signs

A yield sign means slow down as you near an intersection. You may be required to stop and yield the right-of-way to traffic or pedestrians. Wait for a safe gap in the traffic before you proceed. If there are no pedestrians or traffic that you are required to yield to, you may proceed through the intersection without stopping.

Right-of-way

When the paths of highway users cross there is a potential for conflict. Who should proceed and who should wait? Right-of-way rules require one person to yield and the other to proceed. Having the right-of-way, however, does not relieve you of the responsibility to do everything you can to prevent a collision.

Understanding controlled and uncontrolled intersections

Check for traffic approaching from your left and right when you are

approaching an intersection.

Controlled intersections

A controlled intersection is an intersection with traffic signs or traffic signal

signs and signals mean. These signs or signals could be facing you or

drivers on the intersecting roadway. You also need to know which vehicle

has the right-of-way. Always be careful. Other drivers may not be paying attention to the signs and signals. Directions given by a police officer overrule traffic signs or signals.

Uncontrolled intersections

Uncontrolled intersections are ones that have no traffic signs and no traffic

signal lights. This may also apply to an intersection commonly referred to as

a "T" intersection. Other drivers might not be expecting traffic or pedestrians

to cross their path and this could cause a collision.

Check for traffic approaching from your left and right when you are

approaching an intersection without traffic signs or traffic signal lights. Slow

down and be prepared to stop.

Yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your right.

Use extreme caution and sound judgment at all uncontrolled intersections

even if the other driver is required to yield to you. Insisting on taking your right-of-way when the other driver refuses to yield can cause a collision.

Remember:

A driver turning left across the path of an approaching vehicle cannot

make the left turn until it is safe to do so.

Should a driver begin a left turn in front of you, stop and yield the right

away to avoid a collision.

Parking lots have uncontrolled intersections unless that intersection is

regulated by a traffic sign.

You must not pass another vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian at a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

Turns

Many collisions are caused by drivers who fail to make turns properly.

Here are some hints for safe turning.

Check for traffic, shoulder check, signal, and when safe, move into the

proper lane.

Signal in sufficient time to provide a reasonable warning to other drivers of

your intention.

Check traffic and conditions to your left and right then left again before

making your turn. Watch for both vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

Make turns at a slow speed and keep your vehicle under control.
For safety’s sake, particularly when turning left off a two-lane highway,

make a quick left shoulder check to ensure you are not about to be

passed by an overtaking vehicle.

Do not cut corners so as to drive over the curb on a right turn.
Do not turn wide on left or right turns so as to occupy two lanes of traffic.

Right turns

Prepare well in advance. If you are not in the proper turning lane, mirror check,

shoulder check, signal and, when safe, make the lane change. You should be

in your proper turning lane at least 15 metres from the intersection.

When turning right from a two-way road onto another two-way road, try

to stay as close as practical to the right-hand curb or the edge of the road.

Do this as you approach the intersection, while turning, and as you leave

the intersection. When making a right turn signal, check traffic, shoulder

check right and turn. When you complete your turn, drive as close as

practical to the right curb or edge of the roadway that you have entered.

This also applies to dual lane turns. Be sure you yield the right-of-way to pedestrians

and traffic on the cross street. Before you begin to turn, check over your right shoulder for other

road users who may have moved up on the right side of your vehicle. Turn into the first available

traffic lane on the right. If a vehicle is parked immediately around the

corner, turn into the first available lane to the left of the parked vehicle.

If a parked vehicle or obstruction is far enough away, complete the turn

as shown above. Make a proper lane change to the left when safe. It is

generally recommended for this type of turn that the curb lane be clear of

parked vehicles for at least 1/2 a block. Remember that lanes are not always marked. A travel lane is a strip of roadway wide enough to allow the passage of a single line of vehicles even

if that is along the curb and has parking meters along it.

Left turns

Left turns are one of the leading causes of crashes. Left turns are more

difficult than right turns because you usually have to cross traffic coming

from at least two and usually three directions.

Prepare well in advance. You should be in your proper turning lane at least

15 metres from the intersection. If you are not in the proper turning lane,

mirror check, shoulder check, signal and, when safe, make the lane change.

When turning from a two-way road onto another two-way road, drive to

the right side of and as close as practical to the centre line, keep wheels

straight, check traffic, shoulder check left and turn. Complete the turn by

driving to the right side of the centre line of the road you entered.

If you must stop in the intersection prior to completing a left turn, stay to the

right of the centre line and keep your front wheels pointed straight ahead.

This will prevent you from being pushed into oncoming traffic if you are hit

from the rear. Remain behind the crosswalk if there is only room for one

vehicle ahead of you in the intersection.

nearest the centre line.

left-hand side. You must not make this turn on a red light.

the road into the lane nearest the centre line.

into the lane closest to the left-hand side. You may make this turn on a red light after

you have come to a complete stop and it is safe to do so providing there are no signs

prohibiting the turn. This also applies to dual lane turns.

Turning Lanes

Some roads have special lanes for turning. As you approach an

intersection, always check the signs and pavement markings.

Make sure you are in the correct lane to turn or go straight

Dual lane turns

When making a right or left turn where dual lane turns are indicated by

pavement markings or signs, approach the intersection in one of the marked

lanes and turn into the corresponding lane.

Remember: Dual lane turns can only be made where indicated. Never swing wide or change lanes in dual lane turn intersections as another vehicle could be turning beside you.

Lane driving - Lane position

On all highways that are wide enough you must drive on the right half of

the road. If a highway has been divided into lanes by clearly visible lines on

the road surface, drivers should drive as closely as practical in the centre of

their lane.

Shoulder

A shoulder is the portion of a primary highway between the edge of the

roadway to the right of the direction of traffic and the nearest solid white

line, not being the centre line, marked on the roadway. This definition is not

intended to cover the curb lane in urban areas where vehicles are normally

permitted to park.

Do not drive in the "shoulder" of a highway, even to allow passing. It is only

intended for emergency parking.

Shoulder Shoulder

Blind spots

Make sure your mirrors are properly adjusted to minimize blind spots. Your

mirrors can never show you everything that is behind you. What you can’t

see in your mirrors is said to be in your blind spot.

Using the inside rear view mirror – Vehicle A can see Vehicle B

Using the left outside mirror – Vehicle C is visible

Using both outside mirrors and rear view mirror – Vehicle A can see vehicles B, C and D Vehicle A can not see vehicles E and F, either in the mirrors or through peripheral side vision. These vehicles are said to be in vehicle A’s blind spot.

To make sure you minimize your blind spots, adjust all of your mirrors properly.

This includes the rear-view mirror and any outside mirrors on your vehicle.

When moving from one lane to another, you must:

make sure a lane change is allowed
check for traffic by using your rear-view mirror and outside mirrors
check over your shoulder to ensure that there is no vehicle or cyclist in

your blind spot

turn on the proper turn signal
if safe, complete the lane change

Remember: Mirror checks do not replace shoulder checks. To shoulder

check properly, turn your head and take a quick glance through the side

windows behind you in the direction you intend to move. This covers the

area you may not be able to see in your mirrors as indicated by the red area in the above diagram.

Multi-lane highways

On multi-lane highways, slow-moving traffic should travel in the traffic lane

to the far right unless the left lane is required to make a left hand turn.

Passing on a two-lane highway

On a two-lane road with one lane of traffic in each direction, passing

another vehicle can be difficult and dangerous. Errors in judgment due to

alcohol, fatigue, impatience or various other causes can result in head-on

performed with extreme caution.

When you want to pass another vehicle on a two-lane road:

when making a lane change plan well in advance.
keep a safe following distance behind the vehicle you want to pass
pass vehicles only when the way ahead is unobstructed and when passing is

permitted

check your mirrors
shoulder check for vehicles which may be passing you in your blind spot
turn on your left signal
check again that the road ahead is clear before you attempt to pass
you must not exceed the speed limit when passing another vehicle

shoulder check to the right

turn on your right signal
shoulder check again
return to your proper lane position
turn off your signal

If someone is passing you on a two-lane highway, help the person passing

you to do it safely by slowing down, staying in your lane and moving a little

to the right. This will give the other driver a better view of the road ahead.

When is it illegal to pass another vehicle?

You are not allowed to pass when:

approaching vehicles are too close
a solid yellow line is on your side of the centre line outside of urban areas
a sign indicates a no-passing zone
you are in a school or playground zone while restricted speed limits are in

effect

another vehicle is stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross at an unmarked

Merging

Merging requires that you time your approach and smoothly

blend in with the other traffic. This may require adjusting your

speed so that, when you reach the end of the acceleration

lane, you have a gap in the traffic, which will permit you to

enter the flow of traffic safely. Your entry into that flow should

be at, or near, the speed of the other traffic.

Do not slow down or stop when you come to the end of the

acceleration lane. This lane was designed to bring your vehicle up to the

speed of the highway traffic. The drivers behind you are expecting you to

continue moving ahead. If you slow down or stop, your vehicle may be rearended.

Here are some tips on how to merge safely:

check the traffic flow on the highway
as your vehicle enters the acceleration lane, signal left

rearview mirrors and looking over you shoulder.

choose your entry space
accelerate to the speed of the highway traffic
keep checking the gap and any following vehicles
move into the gap but remember to wait until you pass the solid white line
turn off your signal

It is recommended that drivers already on the highway should,

whenever possible and when safe to do so, move to the left-hand

lane when approaching an acceleration lane. This leaves the right

travel lane clear for the merging vehicles to enter.

Exiting

When leaving the highway, a deceleration lane may be provided to help you

slow your vehicle down to the reduced exit speed limit. Here are some tips

plan ahead
be in the proper lane well before you reach your exit
a turn signal should be turned on well in advance of the exit to warn the

drivers behind you

move into the deceleration lane
slow down to the speed posted in the deceleration lane
turn off your signal

If you miss your exit do not stop. Do not back up on the highway.

Continue to the next exit and make plans to return to your route.

On some limited-access highways there are places where highway

entrances and exits are close together. These areas require a driver’s full

attention because vehicles are slowing down to exit the highway while other

vehicles are speeding up to enter. The area where the vehicles cross is

called a weave zone.

In weave zones, control of your speed and the timing of your lane change to

merge with other traffic demands a skillful use of time and space. Use caution

in these zones to ensure a safe and proper manoeuvre for all vehicles.

Curves and hills

Curves and hills require special attention. Here are some things you need to

remember about curves:

before entering a curve, slow down and stay in your lane
accelerate slightly after entering the curve to maintain a safe speed
do not pass vehicles or cut corners on curves
curves become more dangerous when they are wet or slippery

In a curve, your vehicle will want to go straight ahead even though you want

to turn. If your tires lose traction with the road as you enter a left-hand curve,

your vehicle may skid off the road. To avoid this, you will need to steer slightly

towards but not over the centre of the road. If your tires lose traction with

the road and you are entering a right-hand curve, your vehicle may skid into

right side of the road.

Hills also require some special attention. Remember to:

Use caution as you near the top of a hill.
Keep to the right of your lane as you approach the top of a hill. This may

keep you from hitting a vehicle coming from the other direction that may

have crossed over the centre line.

Do not pass near the top of a hill until you can see what is ahead of you.
If the downgrade is very steep, adjust your speed and shift to a lower

gear before you start downhill. Remember that your braking distance

will increase.

Do not release the clutch or put transmission in neutral and coast down a

hill as it is both illegal and unsafe.

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