Driving along

Feeds part 02 · Front wheelBlueprintMTO source ↗

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Always remain aware of the traffic around you: look ahead, behind, and to the sides regularly.
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Check your mirrors at least every five seconds and turn your head to check blind spots.
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Avoid driving in other vehicles’ blind spots and keep others out of your own by adjusting speed or position.
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Take extra care at dawn and dusk when it’s harder to see and judge distances.

Steer smoothly

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Keep both hands on the wheel as often as possible (hand positions at 9 and 3 o’clock).
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Avoid sudden steering movements; any steering changes should be precise and deliberate.
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Maintain a straight path even while checking mirrors, changing gears, or adjusting controls.

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Use signals to alert other drivers of your intentions—turning, changing lanes, slowing down, or stopping.
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Signal well in advance to give vehicles behind you time to react, but only move if it is safe.
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If your lights are not working, use hand and arm signals:
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• Left turn: arm straight out the driver’s window.
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• Right turn: arm out and up.
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• Slowing or stopping: arm out and down.

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Stay in the right lane on multi-lane roads unless you are passing or preparing to turn left.
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This practice is especially important if you drive at a slower speed than surrounding traffic.

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Follow posted speed limits, but adjust your speed so you can always stop safely.
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Drive below the posted limit in bad weather, construction zones, or heavy traffic.
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Unposted speed limits: 50 km/h in cities/towns/villages; 80 km/h elsewhere.
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Cruise control helps maintain a steady speed, but do not use it in heavy traffic or poor weather.
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Speed-measuring warning devices are illegal; using one may result in fines or other penalties.

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If directed by a police officer, follow their instructions even if they conflict with signs or signals.
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When signaled to pull over, move safely to the right and stop, remaining in your vehicle.
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You must immediately provide your driver’s licence, vehicle permit, and insurance when asked.

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Match the speed of traffic around you without exceeding the speed limit.
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Leave a cushion of space to avoid collisions and to improve visibility.
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Use the ‘two-second rule’ to maintain a safe following distance in good weather. Pick a marker, wait for the vehicle ahead to pass it, then count two seconds. If you reach the marker before ‘one thousand and two,’ you are following too closely.
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Increase following distance in poor weather, when behind large trucks, or when carrying heavy loads.

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Know how to steer smoothly and use your vehicle’s turn signals or hand signals correctly.
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Keep adequate space between you and other drivers to avoid collisions.
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Stay in the correct lane and follow speed limits, adjusting for conditions as needed.
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Obey all police directions and have your documentation ready upon request.