Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Drivers Test > The Basics Of Driving > Flashcards

The Basics Of Driving Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Drivers Test flashcards Drivers Test New York flashcards Drivers Test California flashcards Drivers Ed Texas flashcards
1
Q

What should you do before entering your car?

A

Walk around the vehicle to check for children, pedestrians, and anything in the vehicles path. Also check the tires and any liquids dripping from the car

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What start driving what should you do?

A
  • Lock your doors
  • Adjust your seat
  • Adjust your mirrors
  • fasten your seatbelt
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Why should you lock your doors as soon as you enter the vehicle?

A

To prevent unwanted persons from entering and to prevent doors from flying open in a collision

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

How many centimeters away should you be from your steering wheel?

A

25 centimeters

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Where should you place your hand on a steering wheel?

A

On the 9 o’clock position and the 3 o’clock position

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

How should you adjust your head restraint?

A

Position it so that the middle part is in line with your ears
And move it as close as possible to your head

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

How should you adjust your mirrors?

A

Adjust your rear view mirror so that the back window is framed inside
Adjust your side mirrors so that a small portion of your car is visible

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is automatic transmission?

A

Automatic transmission allows the driver to place the vehicle in a gear that will allow the it to change the vehicles gears as the speed changes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Park?

A

Park is used when first starting the car. It locks the transmission which prevents the wheels from turning

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Reverse?

A

It is used when backing out.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What colors light is lit up when a car is in reverse?

A

The white light

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Neutral?

A

Neutral is when no gear is selected. The wheels aren’t locked and there is no power to the wheels

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What gear is used during towing?

A

Neutral

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Drive?

A

To be used for normal forward driving. The transmission will Janae gears automatically

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Third, second, and first gear?

A

To be used when you require more power but less speed to prevent the transmission from shifting into a higher gear.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What conditions are first, second, and third gear used in?

A

Hills, slush, gravel, snow, or ice

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Overdrive?

A

For driving at higher speeds. It helps save fuel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

How must you multitask driving a manual transmission?

A

Operate a clutch pedal while using gear shift

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

How do you change gears on a manual?

A

You press on the clutch petal to disengage the transmission and then change gears with the hand lever

20
Q

How should you start a Manual transmission?

A

Makes sure the transmission is in neutral.

And make sure the clutch pedal is pressed down. And slowly release your foot

21
Q

What is the friction point?

A

When you release the foot pedal of a manual transmission and feel the transmission

22
Q

What should you do when you feel the friction point?

A

Release the clutch pedal to prevent stalling

23
Q

How should your hands move on a steering wheel when turning a corner?

A

You should use the hand over method

24
Q

When must you use your turn signal?

A

Moving away from a curb
Turning left or right
Changing lanes

25
Q

How should you accelerate properly?

A

Gradually press on the accelerator to move the vehicle.

26
Q

What three factors determine the time and distance it takes to stop?

A

Perception time
Reaction time
Braking time

27
Q

What is perception time?

A

How long it takes to recognize a situation and understand that you need to stop

28
Q

What is reaction time?

A

How long it takes to respond to a situation by moving your foot to the brakes

29
Q

What is braking time?

A

How long it takes your vehicle to stop after brakes are applied

30
Q

What factors of your stopping time and distance can you control?

A
  • Your visual search skills
  • Your decision making ability
  • Your alertness
  • Your use of substances
  • Your vehicles speed
  • The condition of your brakes and tires
31
Q

How should you brake effectively?

A

Begin early by releasing pressure on the accelerator until you all pressure on the brake.

32
Q

What is threshold braking?

A

A type of breaking where you brake without locking the wheels

33
Q

How do you threshold brake?

A

This is applying the brakes without locking the wheels. Still allowing you to steer the vehicle

34
Q

At what speed should reversing be done at?

A

A crawl or walking speed

35
Q

What should you do before reversing?

A

Look behind the vehicle

36
Q

How do you reverse?

A

Put your right hand on the passenger seat for support look over your right shoulder

37
Q

How should you parallel park?

A

Pull up beside the car in front of you. Place your car in reverse and look over your shoulder to ensure nobody is behind you. Then sharply at a fortified degree angle move backwards as you go straightening slightly

38
Q

What is the maximum distance you should be from the curb?

A

50 cm

39
Q

How should you leave a parallel park position?

A

Reverse while looking to the right. Signal. Steer sharply to the left and exit slowly.

40
Q

How should you enter angle parking?

A

Signal. Drive parallel to the cars. Then steer sharply to the right and drive in. When you get to the middle straighten your wheels and drive until you get to the curb

41
Q

How should you exit angle parking?

A

Back up with your tires straight until your bumper is even with other vehicles. Stop and check for pedestrians. Then turn your vehicle sharply to the right and stop when your vehicle is parallel to the curb

42
Q

How do you perpendicular park?

A

When you find your desired parking spot turn your wheels sharply to the right.

43
Q

Which way should the wheels point facing uphill on a curb?

A

Turn the front wheels to the left.

44
Q

Which direction should the tires point when facing uphill on a street without a curb?

A

The right

45
Q

Which direction the tires point when facing downhill.

A

The right

46
Q

Within how many meters are you not allowed to park of a garage, private roadway or driveway?

A

1.5 meters

47
Q

No parking within how many feet of a stop sign, fire hydrant, or crosswalk?

A

5

Drivers Test (8 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions