Parking and Turnabouts Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are the three types of turnabouts?

U Turn (correct)

Three Point Turn (correct)

Two Point Turn (correct)

Four Point Turn

What steps should you follow for a two-point turnabout when backing into a driveway on the right side?

Check traffic flow, signal right, position 2-3 feet from curb, drive beyond the driveway and stop, shift to reverse while monitoring path, back slowly, straighten wheel, shift to drive, signal left, and exit when clear.

What is the procedure for a two-point turnabout when pulling into a driveway on the left side?

Check traffic flow, signal left, position 3-6 inches from center line, drive into the driveway and stop, shift to reverse, signal right, back slowly, straighten wheels, shift to drive and accelerate.

Describe the steps for a three-point turn.

Stop close to the right edge, check for traffic, signal left, move forward while turning left, stop before curb, shift to reverse while turning right, check traffic, shift to drive and accelerate. Signup and view all the answers

Is a midblock U-turn considered a high-risk maneuver?

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct procedure for making a U-turn at an intersection?

Begin in the left lane closest to the center line, complete in the lane farthest to the right, and accelerate to appropriate speed. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when parking on a hill facing downhill?

Position 6 inches from the curb, let the car roll forward until the front tire rests against the curb, shift to park or reverse, and engage the parking brake. Signup and view all the answers

What steps do you take when parking uphill without a curb?

Drive off the roadway and stop, turn wheels away from traffic, shift into park or first gear, and engage the parking brake. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the steps for parking uphill with a curb.

Position 6 inches from the curb, turn steering wheel away from the curb, let vehicle roll back until the front tire touches the curb, shift into park or first gear, and engage the parking brake. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct process for angle parking?

Start 2-3 feet from curb, signal right, turn wheel when mirror is on first white line, straighten wheel when within parking lines, and stop when mirror is sitting on the curb. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the procedure for perpendicular parking on the left side.

Get close to the opposite side, signal left, start turning when left mirror is on white line, turn wheel all the way right when nose is in spot, and then straighten out. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when exiting angle and perpendicular parking?

Signal right, pull straight out, wait for side mirror to clear the end of the spot, then turn the wheel. Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps for parallel parking?

Get into lane position 3, signal right, pull up close to the car in front, wait until back bumper is even, reverse while looking into the third mirror, turn the wheel, check the left mirror for headlights behind you, check right mirror for clearance, turn left to tuck in and end with even spacing. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Turnabouts

Includes two-point turn, three-point turn, and U-turn.

Two-Point Turnabout: Backing into Driveway (Right Side)

Check traffic flow behind before proceeding.
Signal right and position 2-3 feet from curb.
Drive past the driveway, stop, then shift to reverse.
Monitor path while backing in, turning the wheel to the right.
Center vehicle in driveway, wheels straight, and stop.
Shift to drive, signal left, exit when clear.

Two-Point Turnabout: Pulling into Driveway (Left Side)

Check traffic flow before starting.
Signal left and position 3-6 inches from center line.
Drive into the driveway when clear, stop, then shift to reverse.
Signal right as you back slowly, turning right to exit.
Center in the roadway, shift to drive, check traffic, and accelerate.

Three-Point Turn

Stop near the right edge/curb; find a 20-30 second gap.
Signal left and move slowly forward while turning left rapidly.
Stop when front wheels near the curb, check traffic.
Shift into reverse, turn the wheel right while backing up.
Shift to drive, signal intent, and accelerate to normal speed.

Midblock U-Turn

Ensure local and state laws allow this maneuver.
Requires a wide space and is considered high risk.

U-Turn at an Intersection

Start in the left lane closest to the center line/median.
Complete the turn in the farthest right lane of opposite traffic.
Accelerate to the appropriate speed after the turn.

Parking on a Hill: Facing Downhill (With or Without Curb)

Position vehicle 6 inches from the curb.
Allow car to roll forward, turning sharply to the right until the tire touches the curb.
Shift into park (automatic) or reverse (manual).
Engage the parking brake.

Parking on a Hill: Facing Uphill (With No Curb)

Drive off the roadway, stopping on the shoulder.
Turn wheels away from traffic.
Shift into park (automatic) or first gear (manual).
Engage the parking brake.

Parking on a Hill: Facing Uphill (With Curb)

Position vehicle 6 inches from the curb and stop.
Turn the wheel away from the curb, allowing slow backward motion until the tire touches the curb.
Shift into park (automatic) or first gear (manual).
Engage the parking brake.

Angle Parking

Start 2-3 feet from the curb, activating the right turn signal.
Turn the wheel fully right when the right side mirror aligns with the first white line.
Straighten wheel once the front is within the parking lines, then move forward.
Stop when the right side mirror aligns with the curb.

Perpendicular Parking (Left Side)

Get close to the opposite side (right side).
Signal left and begin turning when the left side mirror is on the white line.
Turn the wheel fully right when the nose is in the spot, then straighten out.

Exiting Angle and Perpendicular Parking

Signal right and pull straight out.
Wait until the side view mirror clears the end of the spot before turning the wheel.
If parked next to another car, wait until the mirror is at the end of that car.

Parallel Parking

Position in lane position 3 and signal right.
Pull up close to the car in front (6-12 inches away).
Wait until the back bumper aligns with the front bumper.
Shift into reverse, check third mirror while backing.
Turn the wheel when the back mirror aligns with the front bumper.
Use left side view mirror to check for the car behind.
Confirm the right side view mirror is past the front bumper.
Turn fully left and tuck in for even spacing.

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Study the essential concepts related to various types of turnabouts, including the two-point turn, three-point turn, and U-turn. These flashcards provide detailed explanations and instructions for executing these maneuvers safely and effectively.