It is not necessary to signal if you are pulling
to the curb to stop. The reference point for stopping 6 inches from a curb is over the right headlight.
Is it necessary to signal when pulling to the curb to stop?
It is not necessary to signal if you are pulling
to the curb to stop. The reference point for stopping 6 inches from a curb is over the right headlight.
Can the accelerator be used while backing up at any time?
Since it is more difficult to maintain steering control and vehicle balance when the vehicle is in reverse,
always back at slow speeds
. Reverse is a more powerful gear than drive, so you should use the accelerator pedal carefully, if at all. Otherwise your car will move too fast as shown.
When parked on a curb what should you do?
When approaching your vehicle parked at a curb, you should:
Approach the driver’s door from the front of your vehicle, facing oncoming traffic
.
When parking downhill with or without a curb always point your wheels toward?
When headed uphill (or downhill) with no curb, always
turn your front wheels to the right
so that if your vehicle moves, it will roll off the highway, not into traffic.
Which steering method is recommended to maintain balance?
One-hand steering technique
is used when backing or operating vehicle controls such as lights, flashers, and wipers, which need you to reach out from the steering wheel. Placing one hand on the steering wheel can help you maintain vehicle balance and prevent steering reversals and potential injury due to a crash.
What is the 3/6 second rule?
The 3-6 second rule ensures the
proper “space cushion”
to keep you and other drivers safe. When driving on slippery roads, you should double your following distance to at least… 4 seconds. Stay to the right and only use the left lane for passing.
When backing up the driver should use this type of steering?
Use
one hand steering
when backing or operating vehicle controls (wipers, flashers, lights, etc) that require a reach from the steering wheel.
What is the 3 step braking process?
Coasting
– Level of braking in which releasing the accelerator stops the vehicle’s forward propulsion. Controlled braking – Level of braking done with sufficient pressure to slow the vehicle.
What are 4 ways to control your rear zone?
- Search target area and 15 second range.
- Four seconds of open space.
- Break early.
- Check blind spots.
- Tap brake lights when needed.
What is the best way to approach a car in parking lot?
- Enter your space by backing up whenever possible so that you’ll have an easier time when you leave the space.
- Drive in the center of your lane and park in the center of your space to make it easier for other people to see you and navigate the lot.
When parking parallel it is best to leave the curbside wheels?
When parallel parked, your curb side
wheels must be no more than 18 inches from the curb
.
What way do you turn your wheels when parking uphill?
Always set your parking brake and leave the vehicle in gear or in the “park” position. Downhill: turn the wheels toward the curb. Uphill:
turn the wheels away from the curb
. No curb: turn the wheels toward the shoulder of the road.
Why do you turn wheels away from curb?
By turning your wheels away from the curb,
your car will roll back and hit the curb if your brakes fail
. This can help prevent your car from rolling into traffic.
