Driving Techniques and Maneuvers

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What is oversteering?

Turning the steering wheel too much, causing the vehicle to weave from side to side.

What is understeering?

Not turning the steering wheel enough, which causes the vehicle to continue too far in one direction before correcting.

What are the steps for steering straight backward?

Hold the brake and shift to reverse. 2. Turn your body to the right, looking back. 3. Left hand at the top of the wheel. 4. Release pressure on the brake to creep backward. 5. Move the wheel towards the desired direction. 6. Keep your foot on the brake.

What is the process for backing a stickshift vehicle?

<ol> <li>Push brake and clutch down, shift to reverse. 2. Release brake and let the clutch come out slowly to the friction point.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the hand signal for a right turn?

Left arm/hand pointing up Signup and view all the answers

What is the hand signal for a left turn?

Left arm/hand extended straight out Signup and view all the answers

What is the hand signal indicating slow or stop?

Left arm extended downward Signup and view all the answers

List the steps for changing lanes to the left.

<ol> <li>Check traffic zones. 2. Signal and check blind spot. 3. Increase speed slightly and steer into the lane if clear. 4. Cancel signal and adjust speed.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Describe hand-over-hand steering.

Pull the steering wheel down with one hand while the other hand crosses over to pull the wheel farther down. Signup and view all the answers

What are the procedures for turning?

<ol> <li>Position in the correct lane and signal. 2. Brake early and check front zones. 3. Slow down near the crosswalk. 4. Check left before turning. 5. Make a blind spot check. 6. Accelerate halfway through and return the wheel straight.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is a shared left turn lane?

A lane where some left turns into business areas can be made midblock from a center lane. Signup and view all the answers

What is a turnabout?

A maneuver for turning your vehicle around to go in the opposite direction. Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in a three-point turnabout?

A high-risk maneuver requiring crossing traffic lanes while the vehicle is stopped across a lane. Best used on dead-end streets or rural roadways. Signup and view all the answers

What is a reference point in driving?

Some part of the outside or inside of the vehicle that relates to a part of the roadway. Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard reference point?

The point on the vehicle that is typical for most drivers. Signup and view all the answers

What does a personal reference point mean?

An adaptation of a standard reference point for one's own vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What is angle parking?

Parking diagonally to the curb Signup and view all the answers

What is perpendicular parking?

Parking at a right angle to the curb Signup and view all the answers

What is parallel parking?

Parking parallel to the curb Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when parking on hills?

Always turn the front wheels and set the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling downhill. Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps for uphill parking on a curb?

<ol> <li>Position close to the curb and turn the wheel sharply left. 2. Shift to neutral and let creep back. 3. Shift to park and set the brake. 4. Signal and check traffic when leaving.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when parking uphill or downhill where there is no curb?

Turn your wheels to the right. Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for starting on a hill using automatic transmission?

<ol> <li>Hold the foot brake down and set the parking brake. 2. Move foot to the accelerator and get engine to pull. 3. Release parking brake while continuing to accelerate.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Steering Techniques

Oversteer: Caused by turning the steering wheel too much; results in the vehicle weaving side to side.
Understeer: Occurs when the steering wheel is not turned enough, leading the vehicle to drift off course before correction can be made.

Backward Maneuvering

Steering Straight Backward: Involves holding the brake, turning the body, and steering in the desired direction while moving backward.
Backing a Stickshift Vehicle: Requires pressing brake and clutch, shifting to reverse, and managing the clutch to control movement.

Hand Signals for Turns

Right Turn Signal: Left arm/hand pointing up.
Left Turn Signal: Left arm/hand extended straight out.
Slow or Stop Signal: Left arm extended downward.

Lane Change Procedures

Lane Change to the Left: Check traffic zones, signal, check blind spots, increase speed slightly, and adjust speed after changing lanes.

Steering Methods

Hand Over Hand Steering: Involves pulling the wheel down with one hand while the other crosses over for more control.
Push-Pull Steering: Push the wheel up with one hand and pull it down with the other for smooth steering.

Turning Procedures

Turning Protocol: Position vehicle in the correct lane, signal early, check zones, slow down, and check blind spots before completing the turn.
Shared Left Turn Lane: A center lane that allows midblock left turns into business areas.

Backing Techniques

Backing Left and Right: Check traffic before backing and turn the wheel toward the desired direction while keeping both hands on the wheel.

Turnabout Maneuvers

General Turnabout: A maneuver to turn your vehicle around.
Midblock U Turn: Requires wide space and checking all zones before executing.
Backing into a Driveway: Preferred when clear on the right side for safe reentry into traffic.
Pulling into a Driveway: High-risk as it involves backing across multiple traffic lanes.
Three Point Turnabout: High-risk in traffic; only to be used on dead-end streets or rural roads.

Reference Points in Driving

Reference Point: A part of the vehicle viewed from the driver's seat that aids in positioning on the roadway.
Standard Reference Point: Common reference points used by most drivers.
Personal Reference Point: Customized version of standard reference points for individual vehicles.

Parking Techniques

Angle Parking: Involves parking diagonally to the curb.
Perpendicular Parking: Parking at a right angle to the curb.
Parallel Parking: Parking parallel to the curb.

Parking on Hills

Always turn front wheels away from the curb when parking uphill and towards the curb when downhill to prevent rolling.
Uphill Parking on a Curb: Involves positioning your vehicle close to the curb, shifting to neutral to allow it to creep back, and then setting the parking brake.
Parking Without a Curb: Always turn wheels to the right when parking on hills without a curb.

Starting on a Hill with Automatic Transmission

Requires holding the foot brake, engaging the parking brake, accelerating until the engine catches, and then releasing the parking brake while continuing to accelerate.

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Description

This quiz covers essential driving techniques including steering methods, backward maneuvering, hand signals for turns, and lane change procedures. Test your understanding of oversteer and understeer, as well as proper signaling while driving. Perfect for new and seasoned drivers alike!