module 3.4 steering quiz Flashcards
why should you use 8 and 4 as your hand position on the steering wheel?
it puts the body in a natural position with relaxed shoulders
it promotes balanced control of the steering wheel, reducing excess motion
it improves stability by lowering the body’s center of gravity
it prevents arm injury if the airbag deploys
hand-to-hand or push/pull slide
to turn right:
left hand pushes up from 8 o’ clock to 11 o’ clock.
right hand pulls down from 1 o’ clock to 4’ o clock
when is hand-to-hand or push/pull slide used?
most driving maneuvers
hand-over-hand steering
left turn/left hand:
left hand pulls down, then reaches up to about the 1 o’ clock position, and continues to pull 11-12 down to the left
left turn/right hand:
right hand pushes up to about the 11 o’clock position
when is hand-over-hand steering used?
under 15 mph
one-hand steering when backing straight back
right arm is behind the front passenger seat so you can turn and see the entire view
one-hand steering when backing a trailer
hold the bottom of the wheel