Lesson 8: Changing Lanes, Turning, And Parking

Question 1

Which shoulder should you look over when backing out of a diagonal parking space?

Answer 1

Your right shoulder

Question 2

We should turn our head and shoulders and look backward when performing what maneuver?

Answer 2

Backing up and lanes changes

Question 3

We should park no further than how far from the curb?

Answer 3

12 inches

Question 4

When parallel parking, hpw far away should we start next to the vehicle we want to park behind?

Answer 4

2-3 feet

Question 5

Name a consideration we should make when changing lanes to the center lane on a multi lane expressway:

Answer 5

Check for another driver that may be entering the same lane

Question 6

What should we do after turning?

Answer 6

Check the rearview mirror for traffic behind - to ensure we choose an appropriate gap in traffic

Question 7

If you turn the steering wheel too slowly in a right turn what will happen?

Answer 7

You may turn into the wrong lane

Question 8

After checking to make sure it is safe, what is the next thing you should do to perform a 3-pt turn arorund?

Answer 8

Pull to the right side of the road with right blinker on and stop

Question 9

When turning our last look should be?

Answer 9

In the direction of our intended path of travel

Question 10

Which type of acceleration should we use while parking?

Answer 10

Idle

Question 11

Which type of acceleration should we use while passing another vehicle?

Answer 11

Thrust acceleration

Question 12

What do we need to see to return to our lane after passing?

Answer 12

The vehicle’s and front end in your inside rearview

Question 13

Explain the proper way to change lanes:

Answer 13

Check mirrors and blind spots, signal, check again, change lanes - you need to do this when moving left/right

Question 14

True or false: Roundabouts are designed to reduce serious injury and fatal crashes?

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Should you ever change lanes in a roundabout?

Answer 15

No, change lanes before entering a roundabout

Question 16

What type of sign do we most often see before entering a roundabout?

Answer 16

A yield sign

Question 17

If you are at an intersection and about to make a right turn, which lane do you turn into?

Answer 17

The lane closest to the right curb, unless the turn is allowed from another lane

Question 18

When making a left turn (even from a one way street) which lane should you start in and then end in?

Answer 18

Left turns start in the left lane next to the center line and end in the left lane next to the center line

Question 19

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?

Answer 19

Wheels straight while partially in the intersection

Question 20

Why is it important for a driver to perform blind spot checks before changing lanes?

Answer 20

It covers areas not visible in rear view mirrors

Question 21

True or false: When backing-up steer in the same direction you want to move the vehicle?

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What is your safest option for turning around on a busy narrow roadway with lots of oncoming traffic?

Answer 22

Back into an alley or driveway on your right

Question 23

Do parked vehicles or traveling vehicles have the right of way?

Answer 23

Traveling vehicles

Question 24

If you park facing up hill with a curb you should turn your wheels which way?

Answer 24

Left

Question 25

Best manuver for controlling a head on collision is unavoidable

Answer 25

Control brake and steer to hit the soft object with glancing blow (fender)

Question 26

Making a turn steer look:

Answer 26

Toward your intended path of travel

Question 27

Entering a freeway, who has the right of way:

Answer 27

Drivers already on the freeway

Question 28

Making a right turn it is important to remember thay the rear wheels:

Answer 28

Track closer to the curb in relation to the front tires

Question 29

Driving through freeway work zones drivers should be:

Answer 29

Prepared for lane shifts and/or alternating lanes of traffic