Drivers Ed Chapter 4 Quiz & Flashcards for Maneuvers

Questions and Answers

What is hill parking?

Parking diagonally to the curb

Parallel parking where the front wheels are turned to prevent rolling downhill (correct)

A maneuver to turn your vehicle around

Parking at a right angle to the curb

What is perpendicular parking?

A maneuver used to turn around

Parking that requires more space than the vehicle

Parking diagonally to a curb

Parking at a right angle to the curb (correct)

What is a turnabout?

Backing into a driveway

A maneuver used to turn your vehicle around (correct)

A type of parking

A method of identifying hazards

What does a convex mirror allow the driver to do?

Have a wider view of the side and rear Signup and view all the answers

What is parallel parking?

Parking that requires a space about six feet longer than the vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What is a forward reference point?

When steering should begin during a maneuver Signup and view all the answers

What is angle parking?

Parking diagonally to a curb Signup and view all the answers

What is a reference point?

Some part of the vehicle that relates to the roadway Signup and view all the answers

What is a standard reference point?

A reference point on the vehicle typically used by most drivers. Signup and view all the answers

What is a personal reference point?

A unique part on a vehicle sometimes used by drivers as a reference point. Signup and view all the answers

A mid-block U-turn requires a wide space because no backing is done.

True Signup and view all the answers

You should use the pull into the driveway on the right side turnabout when there is a driveway on the right and no traffic behind.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which turnabout requires you to back across two lanes of traffic?

Pull into the driveway on the left or right side Signup and view all the answers

Which turnabout requires that you back into the traffic flow before moving forward?

Pull into the driveway on the left or right side Signup and view all the answers

Which turnabout requires that you stop your car across traffic lanes?

Three-point turnabout Signup and view all the answers

What is an escape path?

Place to go in case of possible conflict. Signup and view all the answers

What does OVSP stand for?

Process of searching critical areas in a regular sequence. Signup and view all the answers

What are zones in relation to driving?

Six areas of spaces around the vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What is the path of travel?

The space your vehicle will occupy. Signup and view all the answers

What is an open zone?

A space where you can drive free of restrictions to your line of sight or path of travel. Signup and view all the answers

What is a space cushion?

Area of space around the vehicle that is free of restriction, hazards, and conflicts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the field of vision?

All of the area that is visible to the driver when looking straight ahead. Signup and view all the answers

What is a closed zone?

A space not open because of restrictions in your line of sight or path of travel. Signup and view all the answers

What does compromise space mean?

Give as much space as possible to the greater hazard. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to minimize a hazard?

Reducing risk by putting more distance between yourself and the hazard. Signup and view all the answers

What is traction?

The gripping power between the tire and the road surface. Signup and view all the answers

What is selective seeing?

Selecting and identifying only those clues or restrictions, hazards, or conflicts that are important to your driving task. Signup and view all the answers

What is a target area?

The area far ahead in your path of travel and the area to the left and right. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 12-15 second range?

The recommended searching area for identifying changes in your line of sight and path of travel. Signup and view all the answers

What is peripheral vision?

The part of a field of vision surrounding the central vision. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 4-6 second range?

The searching range where you need to get the final update of how you are controlling your intended path of travel. Signup and view all the answers

What is scanning in driving?

When the driver follows the process of an orderly visual search pattern. Signup and view all the answers

What are separate hazards?

Adjusting your speed in order to handle one hazard at a time. Signup and view all the answers

What is central vision?

That part of a field of vision where you can see clearly and sharply. Signup and view all the answers

What is line of sight?

The distance you can see ahead in the direction you are looking. Signup and view all the answers

What are high beams used for?

To shine high and further, usually only on open country roads. Signup and view all the answers

When should you use low beams?

When it is too dark, usually with a shine of 150 feet. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Parking Techniques

Hill Parking: Front wheels are turned to prevent rolling downhill when unattended; specific to sloped areas.
Perpendicular Parking: Involves parking at a right angle to the curb; often used in parking lots.
Angle Parking: Parking diagonally to the curb; common in many parking areas.
Parallel Parking: Requires a space about six feet longer than the vehicle; essential skill for city driving.

Maneuvers and Reference Points

Turnabout: A maneuver to turn the vehicle around to go in the opposite direction; various techniques exist depending on traffic and space.
Forward Reference Point: Determines when to begin steering during a maneuver; crucial for precise parking techniques.
Reference Point: An external or internal part of the vehicle used to relate to the roadway; helps with navigation.
Standard Reference Point: A common reference point used by most drivers to aid in parking and maneuvering.
Personal Reference Point: A unique point used by individual drivers as a reference; varies with each driver’s preferences.

Turnabout Types

Mid Block U-Turn: Requires wide space with no backing maneuvers; typically used in open areas.
Back Into Driveway On Right Side: Ideal when a driveway is available on the right with no traffic behind; facilitates easier turns.
Pull Into Driveway On Right Side: Requires backing across two lanes of traffic; a more complex maneuver.
Pull Into Driveway On Left or Right Side: Involves backing into traffic; requires careful assessment of oncoming vehicles.
Three-Point Turnabout: Utilizes three steps and often stops across traffic lanes.

Visual Awareness and Space Management

Escape Path: A designated area to go in case of potential conflicts; critical for safe navigation.
OVSP (Orderly Visual Search Pattern): A process for systematically searching critical areas while driving.
Zones: Six areas of space surrounding the vehicle; understanding them helps in assessing risks.
Open Zone: A space free of restrictions affecting line of sight or path of travel; crucial for safe driving.
Space Cushion: The area around the vehicle that is free from hazards and conflicts; essential for safe maneuvering.

Vision and Perception

Field of Vision: The total area visible to the driver when looking straight ahead; understanding limits assists in safety.
Closed Zone: A restricted space not allowing visibility or free travel; requires cautious navigation.
Compromise Space: Allocating as much space as possible to the greater hazard when navigating risks.
Minimize a Hazard: Strategy to reduce risk by increasing distance from potential hazards.

Driving Dynamics

Traction: The gripping power between tires and road surface; fundamental for control and safety.
Selective Seeing: The ability to focus on crucial clues or hazards relevant to the driving task; enhances situational awareness.
Target Area: The area far ahead in the path of travel, including the left and right; important for strategic planning.
12-15 Second Range: Recommended distance for searching changes in the line of sight and path; allows for timely decision-making.
Peripheral Vision: Awareness surrounding direct sight; aids in detecting movement or hazards outside the central vision.

Headlight Functions

High Beams: Illuminate further, used on open country roads; shine about 500 feet ahead; should be switched off when other vehicles approach.
Low Beams: Used in darkness to avoid blinding other drivers; typically shine about 150 feet ahead.

Scanning and Hazard Management

Scanning: The process of conducting an orderly visual search pattern around the vehicle; enhances awareness of surroundings.
Separate Hazards: The practice of adjusting speed to handle each hazard one at a time; important for safe navigation.
Central Vision: The area of sight allowing for clear and sharp focus; critical for accurate navigation and obstacle detection.
Line of Sight: The distance visible ahead in the direction of travel; helps assess potential obstacles and navigate effectively.

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Test your knowledge of key parking terms with these flashcards from Drivers Ed Chapter 4. Learn about essential maneuvers and parking techniques necessary for safe driving. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of important driving concepts.

Drivers Ed Chapter 4 Flashcards