- Quickly slow your vehicle by easing off the gas and press the brake pedal.
- Flash your headlights and blast the horn as a warning.
- Steer to the right of the oncoming vehicle.
- Try to steer into any available clear area, like a shoulder.
- Drive off the road if necessary.
What should you do when an oncoming vehicle deliberately crosses?
Driving is not a competition, if an oncoming vehicle has already crossed the centerline to overtake, the best and safest thing to do is
to give way
.
What should you do when you meet an oncoming vehicle?
Keep your speed low, proceed with caution and be prepared to stop. If you meet oncoming vehicles,
pull into or stop opposite a passing place
.
When you see an oncoming vehicle you should?
- Put your lights on high beam, to make your vehicle more easily seen.
- Carefully watch the vehicle by looking directly at its headlights.
- Not look at its headlights, but keep left and watch the left of the road.
When meeting an oncoming vehicle where are you supposed to look?
Look straight ahead in your lane. If an oncoming driver fails to dim their high beams, you should avoid looking directly at the headlights. Instead, look
toward the right edge of your lane
and watch the oncoming vehicle out of the corner of your eye. 14.41 % of our users get this question wrong.
When faced with one oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right you should?
For example, when there is a bicyclist on the right that you want to pass and an oncoming car to the left,
you should not try to squeeze between both at the same time
. Instead, let the oncoming car pass, and then pass the bicyclist.
When an oncoming vehicle crosses the centerline in making a left turn a driver should?
If the driver is already making the left turn you
should yield and give way
.
What do you do if you meet an oncoming car on a single track road?
Single-track roads
If you see a vehicle coming towards you on a single-track road stop at a passing place until they have gone by.
Take extra care
on single-track roads as high hedges can restrict your view of the road ahead.
When meeting an oncoming vehicle at night you might avoid being momentarily blinded if you?
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What will happen to your car when driving up a steep hill?
Explanation:
The engine will need more power to pull the vehicle up the hill
. When approaching a steep hill you should select a lower gear to help maintain your speed. You should do this without hesitation, so that you don't lose too much speed before engaging the lower gear.
What is the best way of learning to drive on your own without crashing?
What is the best way of learning to drive on your own without crashing?
Start driving in daylight where it is not too busy
and only drive in busier traffic as your driving gets better. Drive as much as you can with friends on the way to parties. Drive in every kind of traffic situation as soon as you get your licence.
What can you do to make sure you aren't tempted to use your phone while driving?
Using a mobile phone while driving
If you find it hard to resist the temptation to use your mobile phone while driving, try
putting it away in another part of the car or turning on the ‘Do Not Disturb' setting
.
How many seconds do you have to be behind a car at night?
Keep at least 3 seconds' distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. You should increase your crash avoidance space to
4 or more seconds
when driving in poor conditions, such as on unsealed (dirt or gravel), icy or wet roads, or at night.
What 3 things do you do if a car is approaching head on?
Stay in the center of your lane, blow your horn, and brake
. If another vehicle is approaching you head-on in your lane, you should first honk your horn to attract attention. If the other driver does not move over, try to escape to the right.
Do you signal to pass a parked car?
In almost all cases,
you shouldn't need to indicate when you're moving
around parked cars. … For example, if you're stopping behind a parked car to let oncoming traffic through, signalling will ensure that the vehicles behind you know that you're stopping momentarily and not pulling over.
What should you do if a car coming towards you at night?
If an approaching car is using its high-beams, don't look directly into the oncoming headlights—look toward the right edge of your lane.
Watch the oncoming car out of the corner of your eye
. Do not try retaliating against the other driver by keeping your high-beam lights on. If you do, both of you may be blinded.
