Drivers Ed Chapter 6

Use perpendicular parking to park:

At a right angle to the curb.

Angle parking begins with your vehicle:

At least six feet from a row of parked vehicles.

Which turnabout is the safest to use?

Backing into a driveway on the right side.

What are the steps for making a right and left turns?

Check for traffic, pedestrians, parked vehicles, and any stationary objects in front, around, and behind you. Keep both hands on the wheel, read for hand over hand steering. Back slowly as you enter the turn, make quick glances and make sure no one is near.

________________ signals are easier to see in bright sunlight. What goes in the blank?

Hand.

A part of the outside or inside of the vehicle, as viewed from the driver's seat, that relates to some part of the roadway; is what?

Reference point.

Regardless of the hill you park on, you should

Set the parking brake.

How should your tires be when parking downhill?

Turn your wheels toward the curb.

Maneuver for turning your vehicle around to go in the opposite direction; is what?

Turnabout.

How do you use hand signals correctly and when do you use them?

You must give a proper hand signal at least 100 ft before turning or changing lanes.

To make the correct hand signal for a left turn, your left arm and hand should be; (A.) Extended straight. (B.) Pointing up. (C.) Pointing down. (D.) Waving left.

(A.) Extended straight.

The first step to take before you begin a lane maneuver is to... (A.) Check the blind spot over your left shoulder. (B.) Check that the roadway ahead has no obstructions. (C.) Hand signal a stop. (D.) Steer slightly into the next lane.

(B.) Check that the roadway ahead has no obstructions.

Backing a stick shift vehicle requires skillful use of the: (A.) Brake pedal. (B.) Turn signals. (C.) Gearshift lever. (D.) Clutch pedal.

(D.) Clutch pedal.

To steer straight forward, look: (A.) At your hand position on the steering wheel. (B.) At the center line or lane lines. (C.) Left and right to judge available space. (D.) Far ahead toward the center of your path.

(D.) Far ahead toward the center of your path.

What are the procedure for angle parking?

1. Check for traffic and pedestrians. Position your vehicle at least six feet from the row of parked vehicles. Signal a right turn, check traffic to the rear, and begin braking. 2. Flash your brake lights to warn drivers behind. Check your right blind spot and continue braking. 3. Creep forward until you can see the center of the space without your line of sight cutting across the parking line. This is your reference point to begin turning. Turn the wheels sharply to the right. Slowly enter the stall. 4. Straighten the wheels when you are centered in the space. Determine your forward reference point to place the front of the bumper even with the curb or line.

What are the proper steps for changing lanes?

1. Check traffic in the front and left-front zones. Check rear zones through the rearview mirrors. 2. Signal and make a blind-spot check over your left shoulder to see if any vehicle is about to pass you. 3. Increase your speed slightly as you steer smoothly into the next lane if it is clear. 4. Cancel your signal and adjust your speed.

What is the procedure for parallel parking?

1. Flash brake lights, and signal a right turn. Stop two to three feet away from the front vehicle with the two rear bumpers even. Shift to REVERSE. Check traffic. Look back over your right shoulder. Back slowly as you turn right. Aim toward the right-rear corner of the space. Control speed with your foot brake (clutch at friction point in a stick shift vehicle). 2. When the back of your seat is even with the rear bumper of the front vehicle, straighten the wheels.Determine your personal reference point for this position. Slowly back straight. Look over your shoulder, through the rear window. 3. When your front bumper is even with the front vehicle's back bumper, turn your wheels sharply left. Back slowly. Look out the rear window. 4. When your vehicle is parallel to the curb, straighten wheels and stop before you touch the vehicle behind. Develop reference points downhill parking apply to parking on the right side of the street or roadway. Adjust your actions and visual checks when parking on the left side

How do you steer backward?

1. Hold the brake pedal down and shift to reverse. 2. Turn your body to the right, and put your right arm over the back of the passenger seat. Look back through the rear window. 3. Put your left hand at the top of the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position. 4. Release pressure on the brake just enough to allow the vehicle to creep backward slowly. 5.While looking back through the rear window, move the top of the steering wheel toward the direction you want the back of the vehicle to go. 6. Keep your foot over the brake pedal while your vehicle is moving backward. Glance quickly to the front and sides to check for traffic. Continue to look back through the rear window as you brake to a stop.

What is the procedure for perpendicular parking?

1. Position your vehicle at least eight feet from the row of parked vehicles, or as far to the left of the lane as possible. Flash your brake lights and signal a right turn. Check your right blindspot, and begin to brake. 2. Check traffic to the rear, and continue braking. 3. Determine your personal reference point to know when the front bumper of your vehicle passes the left rear taillight of the vehicle to the right of the empty parking space. Turn the wheel sharply right. Slowly enter the stall. Check your right-rear fender for clearance. 4. Straighten the wheels when you are centered in the space. Use a forward reference point, like the driver's side view mirror, to stop before the wheels strike the curb.

What are the 5 turnabouts

1. U-turn 2. Back into driveway on right. 3. Pull into driveway on left. 4. Pull into driveway on right. 5. Three point turnabout.

What are reference points and how do you use them as guides when parking your vehicle?

A reference point is some part of the outside or inside of the vehicle, as viewed from the driver's seat, that relates to some part of the roadway. Reference points can be developed for the front, side, or rear to help you know where your vehicle is located in the roadway.

Parking vehicle diagonally to curb; is what?

Angle parking.

Perform a _______________ only when there are driveways to use for another type of turnabout. What goes in the blank?

Midblock.

When changing lanes, _____________ can cause your vehicle to turn to sharply. What goes in the blank?

Oversteering.

turning the steering wheel too much; is what?

Oversteering.

Parking vehicle at right angle to curb; is what?

Perpendicular parking.

What is hand over hand steering?

Pulling the steering wheel down with one hand while your other hand crosses over to pull the wheel farther down.

Pushing the steering wheel up with one hand and down with the other; is what?

Push-pull steering.

Before backing, make sure your __________________ zones are clear. What goes in the blank?

Rear.

How should your tires be when parking uphill?

To the left away from the curb.

Not turning the steering wheel enough; is what?

Understeering.

How do you steer straight forward and backward?

Use a comfortable, balanced hand position, as explained in Chapter 3, as you begin steering control practice. Aim far ahead into your intended path with your visual search. Avoid looking down at your hands or feet.