Driving Skills: Parking and Turning Techniques
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What does Hill Parking refer to?

  • Parking diagonally to a curb
  • Parallel parking where the front wheels are turned to prevent the vehicle from rolling downhill (correct)
  • Parking at a right angle to the curb
  • Maneuver used to turn your vehicle around
  • What is Perpendicular Parking?

  • Parking at a right angle to the curb (correct)
  • Parking that requires a large space
  • Parking diagonally to a curb
  • Parallel parking with wheels turned
  • What is a Turnabout?

    A maneuver used to turn your vehicle around so you can go in the opposite direction.

    What does a Convex Mirror do?

    <p>Provides a wider view of the side and rear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Parallel Parking?

    <p>Parking that requires a space about six feet longer than the vehicle being parked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Forward Reference Point?

    <p>When steering should begin during a maneuver.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Angle Parking?

    <p>Parking diagonally to a curb.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define a Reference Point.

    <p>Some part of the outside or inside of the vehicle that relates to some part of the roadway.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Standard Reference Point?

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

    What is a Personal Reference Point?

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

    What type of Turnabout requires a wide space?

    <p>Mid Block U-Turn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which turnabout is used when there is a driveway on the right and no traffic behind?

    <p>Back Into The Driveway On The Right Side</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pull Into The Driveway On The Left Side</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pull Into The Driveway On The Left Or Right Side</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Three-Point Turnabout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an escape path?

    <p>A place to go in case of possible conflict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define ovsp.

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

    What are zones?

    <p>Six areas of spaces around the vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'path of travel' refer to?

    <p>The space your vehicle will occupy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an open zone?

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

    Define a space cushion.

    <p>Area of space around the vehicle that is free of restriction, hazards, and conflicts when you use it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a field of vision?

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

    What is a closed zone?

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

    Define compromise space.

    <p>Give as much space as possible to the greater hazard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to minimize a hazard?

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

    What is traction?

    <p>The gripping power between the tire and the road surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does selective seeing mean?

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

    What is a target area?

    <p>Area far ahead in your path of travel and the area to the left and right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 12-15 second range refer to?

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

    What is peripheral vision?

    <p>The part of a field of vision surrounding the central vision.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define the 4-6 second range.

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

    What is scanning?

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

    What does it mean to separate hazards?

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

    What is central vision?

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

    What does line of sight mean?

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

    What are high beams?

    <p>Headlights that shine high and further, to be used only on open country roads.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are low beams?

    <p>Headlights used normally when it's too dark, shining 150 feet ahead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does overdriving headlights mean?

    <p>Driving so fast that your eyes can't process all the information on the road.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Parking Techniques

    • Hill Parking: Requires turning the front wheels to prevent rolling downhill when the vehicle is unattended.
    • Perpendicular Parking: Involves parking at a right angle to the curb.
    • Angle Parking: Parking diagonally to the curb to maximize space utilization.
    • Parallel Parking: Needs a space approximately six feet longer than the vehicle.

    Turning Maneuvers

    • Turnabout: A maneuver to turn the vehicle around to face the opposite direction.
    • Mid Block U-Turn: Requires a wide space, as no backing is involved.
    • Back Into The Driveway On The Right Side: Used when a right-side driveway is available and there's no traffic behind.
    • Three-Point Turnabout: Involves stopping the vehicle across traffic lanes to complete the turn.

    Mirrors and Reference Points

    • Convex Mirror: Provides a wider view of the vehicle's surroundings.
    • Reference Point: A part of the vehicle linked to roadway elements from the driver’s perspective.
    • Standard Reference Point: A common reference used by most drivers.
    • Personal Reference Point: A unique marker for individual drivers.

    Safety and Vision

    • Escape Path: An area to maneuver in case of potential conflict.
    • Field of Vision: The entire area visible to the driver while looking straight ahead.
    • Closed Zone: A space limited due to restrictions impacting line of sight or path of travel.
    • Open Zone: A space allowing freedom of movement without obstacles.

    Hazard Management

    • Space Cushion: The area around the vehicle that is free from hazards and conflicts.
    • Minimize a Hazard: Involves increasing distance from potential risks to reduce danger.
    • Separate Hazards: Adjusting speed to manage one hazard at a time rather than facing multiple simultaneously.

    Vision Techniques

    • Selective Seeing: Identifying only the relevant clues and hazards important for driving.
    • Scanning: Conducting an orderly visual search pattern for effective observation.
    • Peripheral Vision: The area surrounding central vision that provides additional awareness.

    Driving Ranges and Techniques

    • 12-15 Second Range: The ideal scanning range for noticing changes in your line of sight and path of travel.
    • 4-6 Second Range: Provides the final update on your vehicle's intended path of travel.
    • Overdriving Headlights: Occurs when driving too fast for visibility; remedy by reducing speed.

    Headlight Usage

    • High Beams: Designed for open country roads, shining up to 500 feet ahead.
    • Low Beams: Typically used in darkness, illuminating up to 150 feet in front of the vehicle.

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    Test your knowledge on various parking techniques and turning maneuvers that are essential for safe driving. This quiz covers everything from hill parking to three-point turnabouts, including the use of mirrors and reference points. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand these critical driving skills!

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