Drivers Ed Chapter 6 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Why should you put your right hand near the top of the wheel when making a turn?

So you can push the wheel down

For better grip

To pull the wheel down and release your left hand (correct)

To have more leverage

What is understeering?

When the driver doesn't turn the steering wheel enough.

How should you prepare to straighten after turning?

Hand over hand steering.

What is oversteering?

When the driver turns the wheel too far. Signup and view all the answers

To steer forward, you should look:

Far ahead to your intended path. Signup and view all the answers

What does stick shift reversing require?

Skillful use of the clutch pedal. Signup and view all the answers

Why should you downshift to slow before turning?

So you have both hands free for turning. Signup and view all the answers

For a right turn, when do you start turning the steering wheel?

When the wheels are even with the curb. Signup and view all the answers

Before any lane change maneuver, you should:

Check for obstruction. Signup and view all the answers

Completing a turn requires:

Gentle acceleration about halfway through. Signup and view all the answers

Making proper turns depends on:

Steering and speed control. Signup and view all the answers

When backing left, your front wheels go:

Right of your rear wheels. Signup and view all the answers

Why is turnabout maneuvering risky?

You cross a lane of traffic. Signup and view all the answers

What is a turnabout maneuver for?

Turning your vehicle completely around. Signup and view all the answers

Backing into a driveway/alley on the right side is safest because:

You don't cross a lane of traffic. Signup and view all the answers

Angle parking requires you to be ___ feet from other parked vehicles.

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What is the first step of parallel parking?

Pull at least 2 feet beside the car in front of where you're trying to park. Signup and view all the answers

What is the second step of parallel parking?

Turn hard to the right. Signup and view all the answers

What is the third step of parallel parking?

When your side mirror is even with the back bumper, stop. Signup and view all the answers

What is the fourth step of parallel parking?

Make two left turns. Signup and view all the answers

After parallel parking, you should be:

In the center of the space. Signup and view all the answers

Regardless of the hill you are parking on:

You should set your parking brake. Signup and view all the answers

When starting an automatic transmission vehicle on an uphill grade with the parking brake, when should you release it?

After you feel the engine start to pull. Signup and view all the answers

What 6 factors should you consider when deciding which type of turnabout to use?

Legality of the turnabout, amount of traffic, types of driveways available, need to enter traffic lanes forward or backward, ample space to enter traffic, number of traffic lanes to cross. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Steering Techniques

Place right hand near the top of the wheel during turns for better control; allows pulling down the wheel while releasing the left hand.
Understeering occurs when a driver fails to turn the steering wheel adequately, reducing steering effectiveness.
Prepare to straighten the vehicle after a turn using hand-over-hand steering technique.

Control Issues

Oversteering is defined as turning the steering wheel too far, which can lead to loss of control.
To steer forward effectively, always look far ahead towards your intended path.

Manual Driving Skills

Reversing a stick shift vehicle demands skillful use of the clutch pedal for smooth operation.

Turn Preparation

Downshifting should occur before a turn to keep both hands free for steering adjustments.
For a right turn, begin turning the steering wheel when the wheels align with the curb.

Safety Protocols

Always check for obstructions before maneuvering for a lane change to ensure safety.

Completing Turns

After a turn, apply gentle acceleration about halfway through to maintain control and speed.

Maneuvering Basics

Successful turning relies on correct steering techniques and appropriate speed management.
When backing left, the front wheels will move right of the rear wheels, creating a pivot effect.

Turnabout Risks

Turnabout maneuvering involves crossing through a lane of traffic, increasing risk.
It is essential for turning a vehicle completely around when necessary.

Safe Parking Practices

Backing into a driveway or alley on the right side is safer as it avoids crossing traffic lanes.
Adhere to a 6-foot distance from other parked vehicles when angle parking.

Parallel Parking Steps

Start parallel parking by positioning at least 2 feet away from the vehicle in front.
Turn hard to the right to begin the parking process.
Stop the vehicle when your side mirror aligns with the back bumper of the car behind.
Execute two left turns to fully adjust the vehicle into the parking space.
After completing parallel parking, ensure the vehicle is centered in the space.

Parking Precautions

Always engage the parking brake regardless of the incline when parking.
When starting an automatic vehicle on an uphill grade, release the parking brake after sensing the engine's pull to avoid rollback.

Factors for Turnabout Decisions

Assess legality and safety of the selected turnabout method.
Consider the volume of traffic and availability of suitable driveways.
Determine whether the need is to enter traffic lanes forward or backward.
Ensure there is enough space to safely enter traffic and check the number of traffic lanes required to cross.

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Test your knowledge on the essential techniques of steering and turning from Chapter 6 of Drivers Ed. This quiz covers critical concepts such as understeering and hand positioning while turning. Improve your driving skills by mastering these key terms and definitions.