NWT Class 7 Test flashcards
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- Octagon sign
- An eight-sided red sign that always means stop; come to a complete stop at the stop line, crosswalk, or edge of the intersection, then yield before proceeding.
- Flashing red signal
- A flashing red light is treated as a stop sign: stop fully, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, and proceed only when the way is clear.
- Double solid yellow line
- A centre line marking that prohibits passing and crossing for traffic in both directions, except for a left turn into a driveway or roadway where legal.
- Four-way stop order
- At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to stop goes first; if two arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right has the right-of-way.
- Two-second rule
- A following-distance guide: pick a fixed object ahead and count two seconds after the vehicle ahead passes it; if you arrive sooner, you are too close.
- SIPDE sequence
- A hazard-perception method: Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute; used to detect hazards early and choose a safe response before a crash develops.
- Truck blind spots
- Heavy vehicles have large no-see zones directly in front, along both sides, and up to 20 metres behind; if you cannot see the driver's mirrors, the driver cannot see you.
- Cyclist passing clearance
- Give cyclists at least one metre of space when passing where practical, and more at higher speeds; do not squeeze a cyclist against the curb.
- Three-peak snowflake
- The symbol on winter tires; winter rubber stays flexible below 7°C, where all-season tires harden and lose grip on snow and ice.
- Black ice
- A thin, transparent ice layer that forms first on bridges, overpasses, and shaded areas; it is nearly invisible and sharply reduces traction.
- Zero blood alcohol rule
- A graduated licence holder in the NWT must have zero blood alcohol; any alcohol is a violation regardless of the general legal limit.
- Distracted driving
- Any activity that takes attention from driving, including texting, holding a phone, programming a GPS, eating, or grooming; it sharply raises crash risk.
- NWT learner stage
- The first graduated licensing stage; a Class 7 learner must drive with a supervising driver aged 25 or older who holds a full licence.
- Demerit point suspension
- Demerit points accumulate for convictions; at 15 points a licence suspension follows, and new drivers can be suspended at a lower total.
- Child restraint rule
- Children under 40 pounds or under 9 years must use an appropriate child seat or booster; a rear-facing seat must never sit in front of an active airbag.
- Tire tread minimum
- Tire tread must be at least 1.6 mm in the main grooves; winter tires need more tread to grip snow and ice safely.
- Yield sign
- An inverted triangle sign requiring you to slow down and give way to traffic and pedestrians; a full stop is required only when traffic is present.
- Green arrow
- A protected movement signal; traffic facing a red light must yield to the arrow movement, and oncoming traffic is stopped.
- Left turn on red
- Permitted only from a one-way street onto another one-way street, where locally allowed, after a full stop and yield.
- School bus red lights
- Flashing red lights and an extended stop arm require traffic in both directions to stop, unless separated by a median or barrier on a divided highway.
- Hydroplaning response
- When water lifts the tires off the road, ease off the accelerator, do not brake hard, and steer straight until traction returns.
- Stopping distance formula
- Total stopping distance equals perception distance plus reaction distance plus braking distance; braking distance grows with the square of speed.
- Right turn cyclist check
- Before turning right, check the right mirror and shoulder; a cyclist going straight has the right-of-way over a right-turning vehicle.
- Off-tracking
- The tendency of a heavy vehicle's rear wheels to cut a tighter path than the front wheels; never pass a truck on the right when it is turning.
- Winter following distance
- On snow and ice, increase the following gap to at least four to six seconds, because stopping distances can be many times longer than on dry pavement.
- Winter emergency kit
- Carry a shovel, sand or kitty litter, booster cables, blanket, food, water, flashlight, and a charged phone for winter travel.
- Refusing a breath sample
- Refusing to provide a breath or blood sample is an offence with penalties similar to or greater than those for impaired driving.
- Fatigue impairment
- Fatigue slows reaction time and judgment much like alcohol; take a break every two hours and do not drive after 17 or more hours awake.
- Probationary licence
- The stage after the NWT learner stage; probationary drivers face restrictions on passengers and night driving and must have zero blood alcohol.
- Vehicle registration
- Registration and insurance must be current; driving an unregistered or uninsured vehicle is an offence and can lead to vehicle seizure.
- Head restraint adjustment
- Set the head restraint so its top is level with the top of the ears and close to the back of the head, reducing whiplash in a rear-end crash.
- Airbag and seat belt
- Airbags supplement seat belts rather than replace them; both must be used together for full protection in a collision.