By the end of this chapter you should know:

• The rules of etiquette for driving a large vehicle
• The importance of sharing the road with other road users, especially small vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians
• The concept of right-of-way and common situations where you must yield to other road users
• How to identify and manage situations where your visibility may be reduced
• How weather conditions such as rain, flooded roads, snow and ice may affect your vehicle and your ability to control it
• What to do if your vehicle skids or if you encounter heavy snow, whiteouts or black ice
• Recognizing and sharing the road with snow-removal vehicles
• Recognizing the signs of drowsiness and the importance of not driving when drowsy
• Recognizing the signs of aggres­sive driving both in yourself and other drivers; how to avoid road rage; and what to do if you find yourself in a situation involving aggressive driving or road rage
• How to manoeuvre your vehicle through construction zones
• What to do if you encounter animals on the road
• Things that may distract you when driving and how to minimize those distractions
• What to do when you encounter an emergency vehicle
• What to do in emergency situations when your vehicle stalls or breaks down
• How to prevent fires and basic fire-fighting techniques
• The steps to take if you are involved in a collision with or without injuries