driving

Question 1

hand to hand steering

Answer 1

start yout hands at 9 and 3 or at 4 ok clock
-do not cross your hands over the middle of the steering wheel
-keep your hands in these positions even when making turns

Question 2

hand over hand steering

Answer 2

use this steering method when turning at low speeds, park, or need to recover from a skid
1. start with your hands at 8 and 4
2. reach across the steering wheel to grasp the opposite side
3. let go of the steering wheel to grasp the opposite side
4. reach acorss the arm still holding the wheel, grip the wheel and pull up

Question 3

one hand steering

Answer 3

only two situations that may require this method
1.when you are turning while backing up to see where you are going behind you , place your hand at the 12 position on the steering wheel
2. while you are operating vehicle controls that require you to remove a hand from the steering wheel

Question 4

signaling happens when

Answer 4

you turn( at least 100 ft), change lanes( at least five seconds before you change lanes on the freeway), slow down or stop

Question 5

use your horn to

Answer 5

avoid collisions by alerting other cards that you are there, to alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountian roads where you can’t see at least 200 feet ahead.

Question 6

headlights

Answer 6

dim high bean headlights to low beam when 500 of a vehicle coming toward you. It is illegal to drive using only your parking lights.

use headlights
-when it is too dark to see 1000 feet away from you
-beginning 30 minutes after sunset
-until 30 m min before sunrise
-in adverse weather , if you need tp use your windshield wipers due to fog, rain , or snow, you must turn on your low beam headlights
- when conditions (such as clouds, dust, smoke or fog) prevent you from seeing other vehicles
-on mountain roads and tunnels (even on sunny days)
- when a roadsign states that headlights must be on
-to help other drivers see your vehicle

Question 7

using emergency flashers

Answer 7

-to warn others of a collision
-if you need to stop because of vehicle trouble

Question 8

traffic lanes

Answer 8

a traffic lane is a section of road for a single line of traffic

Question 9

lane markings

Answer 9

lane markings on road surfaces help drivers know which part of the road to use and understand traffic rules

Question 10

single solid yellow line

Answer 10

a single solid yellow marks the center of a road with two - way traffic. do not pass a vehicle in front of you if there is only one lane of traffic going your direction and a solid yellow line on your side of the road

Question 11

broken yellow line

Answer 11

a broken yellow line indicated you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane. only pass when it is safe

Question 12

single solid white line

Answer 12

a single solid white line marks traffic lanes going in the same direction this included one way streets

Question 13

double solid white lines

Answer 13

double solid white lines indicate lane barries between a regular use and a preferential use lane, such as a carpool (hov) lane. You may also see double solid white lines in or near the freeway on and off ramps. Never change lanes over a double solid white line. wait until you see a single broken white line

Question 14

broken white lines

Answer 14

broken white line separate traffic lanes on the roads with two or more lanes in the sam direction

Question 15

end of lane markings

Answer 15

ending freeway and street lanes are usually marked with large broken lines(bolder ones) if you are driving in a lane marked with broken lines, be prepared to exit the freeway or for the lane to end look for a sign that tells you to merge or exit

Question 16

yield line

Answer 16

a yield line is a solid white line of triangles that shows approaching vehicles where to yield or stop. The triangles point towards approaching vehicles

Question 17

choosing a lane

Answer 17

traffic lines are referred to by number. The left or the fast lane is called number 1, the right of number 1 is two and etc. choose accordingly, use left to pass or turn left. use right lane to enter or exit traffic

Question 18

changing lanes

Answer 18

before you change lanes you must
-signal
-check your mirrors
-check traffic behind and beside you
-look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to make sure the lane is clear
-check your blind spots for other vehicles, motorcyclists, nad bicyclists. do not let the vehicle drift into another lane
-be sure there is enough space for your vehicle in the next lane. it is not necessary to slow down before a lane change

Question 19

passing lane

Answer 19

on a multilane road, the passing lane (far left) is the lane closest to the center divider and is used to pass other vehicles

Question 20

carpool/high occupancy vehicle ( hov )lanes

Answer 20

a how lane is a special reserved for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or low emission vehicles with decals.

Question 21

center left turn lanes

Answer 21

a center left turn lane is located in the middle of a two way street. it is marked on both sides by two painted lines. the inner line is broken and the outer line is solid. use the center left lane to prepare for and make a left u turn. this is not a regular lane you may only stay on it for 200ft

to use you must
-look for other vehicles coming toward you in the center left turn lane
-signal
-look over your shoulder to check your blind spots
-merge completely into the center left turn lane so you dont block traffic
- turn when it is safe

Question 22

right/left turn

Answer 22

-drive close to the edge of the road
-watch for pedestrians
-start signaling 100 ft before
-reduce speed
look both ways and turn when safe

left turn from a two way street —end the turn in the lane closes to the middle of the street

right turn from a two way street- begin and end the turn in the lane closest to the right edge of the road

Question 23

u turn

Answer 23

you may do a u turn
-across a double yellow line
-in a residential district if no vehicles are approaching
-on a highway if there is area to do so

you cannt u turn if
-you cant see infront of you 200ft
-in a fire station dirveway
-business districts

Question 24

turn in a t intersection

Answer 24

if you are in the left turning left, you have to bein the lane closest to the middle
if you are in the middle you have to turn to the fartest one if going left or the closest one to themiddle if right. turn accordingly

Question 25

braking

Answer 25

remove your foot from the gas pedal and allow the vehicle to slow down. lightly press the brake until you come to a full stop. give yourself enough space and time to perform this maneuver