if you're making a turn and your engine shuts off in the middle of the intersection, the first thing you should do is:
shift to neutral, completely turn, then pull off and restart the engine.
What is the most important step in turning a car around?
whats the most important step in turning the car around?
Carefully check traffic in all directions
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What is the first thing a driver should do when deciding to make a turn?
First you will need to stop at the stop line
, make sure that you do not interfere with pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles moving on their green light, and make a turn. If a street has a left turn lane, you must use it when you turn left.
What is the best way to control consequences if you Cannot avoid collision?
The best way to control consequences If you cannot avoid a collision is to:
Control, brake, steer to collide at an angle with an object
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Which action should a driver take if car starts to hydroplane?
Although it may seem contradictory,
gently turn your steering wheel in the direction your car
is hydroplaning. This will help your tires realign with the direction your vehicle is travelling and assist you in regaining steering control. Wait to feel the tires reconnect with the surface of the road.
What is the most important and safest thing a driver can do before starting his her car?
At what is immediately in front of his or her vehicle, at what is behind his/her vehicle, at what is 10-15 seconds ahead of his/her vechicle. What is the most important and safest thing a driver can do before driving away?
Put on a safety belt and turn off electronics.
What should a driver do when he or she gets to a speedbump?
The best and most comfortable way to go over a speed bump is to
accelerate moderately or avoid braking when going over the bump
. When you brake, the front end of your vehicle is lowered while accelerating lifts it. Slow down, release the brake before the bump, once you reach the top of the bump, accelerate.
Do you press the gas when turning?
For street, don't brake in a turn. From Jackie Stewart:
Never press the gas pedal until you know you never have to take it off
. The corner exit is far most important than the corner entry in terms of smoothness.
When should you adjust your speed to turn?
It's important to signal before reducing your speed, as this is how you'll warn vehicles behind you of your intentions of turning. Remember that you must
signal 100 feet before turns in residential/city driving areas
and 200 feet in highway/rural areas.
What should you do in case of steering failure?
If your steering fails, you will need
to stop as soon as it
is safe to do so. If you are in an area without much traffic and conditions are dry, brake as quickly as possible. If it is wet or icy, try to pump your brakes and downshift to avoid skidding, since you won't be able to steer to correct a skid.
What is not considered an improper turn?
Turning at a stop sign or red light without coming to a complete stop or yielding to traffic or pedestrians. Making a left at a red light where doing so is prohibited.
Turning without signaling
, which is also called “Improper Turn Signal Use.” Turning without having the right-of-way.
What is a good way to minimize the force of a collision?
Depending on the situation, you can do one of these 3 things to prevent a collision:
stop, steer away or speed up
. Read the Collision Avoidance section to learn about the circumstances, when you can apply one or another technique and their advantages and disadvantages.
What are the four steps to successful passing?
- Scan for hazards, e.g., oncoming vehicles, vehicles approaching from rear, merging vehicles;
- Check for blind spots;
- Signal your intention and accelerate into passing lane;
- Accelerate quickly to an appropriate speed;
- Concentrate on the path ahead;
- Check the mirror for following cars.
What is the loss of traction most difficult to identify quickly?
Signs of
hydroplaning
– this is the most difficult loss of traction for a driver to recognize • Water standing on the roadway.
How can you tell if you are hydroplaning?
It's sometimes hard to tell when you're hydroplaning. The vehicle's rear end may be a little squirrelly. Steering may feel loose or too easy.
Watch for standing water or spray from vehicles in front of you
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