Chapter 5 Flashcards
The surface of a _____________ ______________ is curved outward and allows a wider view of the area to the side and rear of a vehicle.
Convex mirror
For proper controlled steering of a vehicle, at what numbers on the wheel should you typically position your hands
8 and 4, 9 and 3
what is important in order to adjust the side rear view mirrors?
Adjust your seat before you adjust your side rear view mirrors and adjust your mirrors so that the slightest amount of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
When should the mirror in the inside mirror be checked?
When you see something in your intended path of travel
Before and after making a lane change
Before and after passing another vehicle
Before and after making a turn
When should your left side view mirror be checked?
Before moving your vehicle to the left for any reason
Before entering traffic to the left
Before changing lanes to the left
Before moving your vehicle to either side (lane change or entering traffic), not only should you check your side mirror, you should also check your
Inside rear view mirror
Blind spot
How would you best describe checking the inside rear view mirror?
2 or 3 quick checks
To make a blind-spot check for a lane change to the right, you should
Glance quickly over your right shoulder and out of the rear passenger window
As you back your vehicle straight, your right arm should be over the back of the passenger’s seat so you can
See out of rear window and rear side windows
When are appropriate times to use a turn signal?
Every time you turn
Every time you change lanes
Every time you enter traffic
Every time you leave traffic
What is both the starting and ending hand position taught in the video?
9 and 3
Which type of steering is described in the video above?
Hand over hand steering
What is the THIRD key point to successfully making turns?
Lead with your eyes and your steering will follow
A type of parking, used in lots or on the street, where a car is parked diagonally to the curb is called ____________ parking.
Angle
_____________________ parking is a type of parking used in parking lots where the car is parked at a right angle to the curb.
Perpendicular
A _______________ ______________ is some part of the outside or inside of a vehicle that relates to a part of the roadway.
Reference point
_____________ parking is a method of parking by backing between two vehicles parked next to a curb.
Parallel
A maneuver used to turn your vehicle in the opposite direction is called a _________________.
Turnabout
The _______________ reference point is when steering should begin during a maneuver.
Forward
A _______________ reference point is an adaption of a standard reference point that will work for your own vehicle.
Personal
A reference point on a vehicle that is typical for most drivers is called a _____________ reference point.
Standard
When you pull into a driveway on the left side, it increases your risk because you will need to _________ into traffic.
back
A three point turnabout is considered a ___________________ turnabout maneuver.
dangerous
When backing into a driveway on the right side, the advantage of this turnabout maneuver is the driving will reenter traffic going ______________.
forward
