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What should you release to re-establish vehicle control and tire traction?
What should you release to re-establish vehicle control and tire traction?
the accelerator and the brakes
When you change directions or speed too rapidly, what will the inertia of the vehicle cause it to become?
When you change directions or speed too rapidly, what will the inertia of the vehicle cause it to become?
unbalanced
What vehicle operations do you need to do when executing a left-turn maneuver?
What vehicle operations do you need to do when executing a left-turn maneuver?
Check your mirrors and oncoming traffic, decelerate, and use your turn signal.
When your left fender is lined up with the lane boundary, approximately how many feet from the left edge of your lane will you be?
When your left fender is lined up with the lane boundary, approximately how many feet from the left edge of your lane will you be?
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Which of the following would be considered a type of vehicle maneuver?
Which of the following would be considered a type of vehicle maneuver?
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In addition to quality mental attention and visual attention, what other thing will keep you safe on roadways?
In addition to quality mental attention and visual attention, what other thing will keep you safe on roadways?
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To avoid upsetting your vehicle's balance, what should you do?
To avoid upsetting your vehicle's balance, what should you do?
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What else must you increase when increasing your vehicle's speed?
What else must you increase when increasing your vehicle's speed?
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How is your following distance determined?
How is your following distance determined?
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Using reference points, what can you manage?
Using reference points, what can you manage?
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Flashcards
Releasing the accelerator and brakes
Releasing the accelerator and brakes
Releasing the accelerator and brakes helps regain control of your vehicle and tire traction.
Inertia's effect on vehicle control
Inertia's effect on vehicle control
Inertia causes a vehicle to become unbalanced when changing direction or speed too rapidly.
Steps for a left turn
Steps for a left turn
A left turn requires checking mirrors, oncoming traffic, slowing down, and signaling.
Left fender alignment
Left fender alignment
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Vehicle maneuver
Vehicle maneuver
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Importance of communication for safety
Importance of communication for safety
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Avoiding upsetting vehicle balance
Avoiding upsetting vehicle balance
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Following distance and speed
Following distance and speed
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Determining following distance
Determining following distance
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Managing line of sight, path of travel, and operation space
Managing line of sight, path of travel, and operation space
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Study Notes
Vehicle Control and Maneuvers
- Re-establish vehicle control and tire traction by releasing the accelerator and brakes.
- Rapid changes in direction or speed lead to vehicle unbalance due to inertia.
Left-Turn Execution
- When executing a left turn, perform the following: check mirrors, assess oncoming traffic, decelerate, and use your turn signal.
Lane Positioning
- When your left fender aligns with the lane boundary, you are approximately 3 feet from the left edge of your lane.
Vehicle Maneuvers
- Driving in reverse is considered a vehicle maneuver alongside other changes in direction.
Road Safety Measures
- Maintain safety on roadways through quality mental attention, visual attention, and effective communication.
Vehicle Balance
- To avoid upsetting your vehicle's balance, avoid sudden movements.
Speed and Following Distance
- Increase your following interval when increasing vehicle speed to ensure safe stopping distances.
- Determine your following distance by counting seconds from when the vehicle in front passes an object until you pass it.
Reference Points
- Utilize reference points to manage your line of sight, path of travel, and operational space while driving.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards for Drivers Ed Level 3. The cards cover essential vehicle control and safety skills needed for driving. Perfect for reinforcing key concepts and preparing for your driving lessons.
