Lesson 8: Changing Lanes, Turning, And Parking Flashcards
Which shoulder should you look over when backing out of a diagonal parking space?
Your right shoulder
We should turn our head and shoulders and look backward when performing what maneuver?
Backing up and lanes changes
We should park no further than how far from the curb?
12 inches
When parallel parking, hpw far away should we start next to the vehicle we want to park behind?
2-3 feet
Name a consideration we should make when changing lanes to the center lane on a multi lane expressway:
Check for another driver that may be entering the same lane
What should we do after turning?
Check the rearview mirror for traffic behind - to ensure we choose an appropriate gap in traffic
If you turn the steering wheel too slowly in a right turn what will happen?
You may turn into the wrong lane
After checking to make sure it is safe, what is the next thing you should do to perform a 3-pt turn arorund?
Pull to the right side of the road with right blinker on and stop
When turning our last look should be?
In the direction of our intended path of travel
Which type of acceleration should we use while parking?
Idle
Which type of acceleration should we use while passing another vehicle?
Thrust acceleration
What do we need to see to return to our lane after passing?
The vehicle’s and front end in your inside rearview
Explain the proper way to change lanes:
Check mirrors and blind spots, signal, check again, change lanes - you need to do this when moving left/right
True or false: Roundabouts are designed to reduce serious injury and fatal crashes?
True
Should you ever change lanes in a roundabout?
No, change lanes before entering a roundabout
What type of sign do we most often see before entering a roundabout?
A yield sign
If you are at an intersection and about to make a right turn, which lane do you turn into?
The lane closest to the right curb, unless the turn is allowed from another lane
When making a left turn (even from a one way street) which lane should you start in and then end in?
Left turns start in the left lane next to the center line and end in the left lane next to the center line
You are the first vehicle at an intersection. Which is the best position to take when waiting to make a left turn at a traffic signal that does not have a turn light?
Wheels straight while partially in the intersection
Why is it important for a driver to perform blind spot checks before changing lanes?
It covers areas not visible in rear view mirrors
True or false: When backing-up steer in the same direction you want to move the vehicle?
True
What is your safest option for turning around on a busy narrow roadway with lots of oncoming traffic?
Back into an alley or driveway on your right
Do parked vehicles or traveling vehicles have the right of way?
Traveling vehicles
If you park facing up hill with a curb you should turn your wheels which way?
Left
Best manuver for controlling a head on collision is unavoidable
Control brake and steer to hit the soft object with glancing blow (fender)
Making a turn steer look:
Toward your intended path of travel
Entering a freeway, who has the right of way:
Drivers already on the freeway
Making a right turn it is important to remember thay the rear wheels:
Track closer to the curb in relation to the front tires
Driving through freeway work zones drivers should be:
Prepared for lane shifts and/or alternating lanes of traffic
