Drive Right - Chapter 4 Lecture

Open Ended

Describe a situation where good mirror-usage skills could prevent an accident while backing up a vehicle.

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to use mirrors effectively while driving, especially when operating larger vehicles?

• To get timely and accurate information about conditions behind your vehicle

• To make the car look stylish

• To save fuel

• To listen to music

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the three standard mirrors found in most vehicles?

• Rearview mirror inside the vehicle, side view mirrors outside the vehicle

• Only the rearview mirror inside the vehicle

• Only the side view mirrors outside the vehicle

• Convex mirrors only

Open Ended

Explain why it is important to check your mirrors before and after making a lane change or passing another vehicle.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about convex mirrors is correct?

• A convex mirror provides a wider view of the area to the side and rear of the vehicle.

• A convex mirror is flat and shows objects at their actual size.

• Convex mirrors are only used inside the vehicle.

• Convex mirrors eliminate the need to check blind spots.

Open Ended

What makes backing up a high-risk maneuver for drivers?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are rules for backing up safely?

• Put your foot on the brake and shift to reverse

• Use a target to aim the car towards

• Check all three of your mirrors

• Travel no faster than a crawl by slightly releasing pressure on the brake

Multiple Choice

What is the correct hand position on the steering wheel when backing straight?

• Left hand at 12:00 position, right hand behind passenger seat

• Both hands at 10 and 2 positions

• Right hand at 12:00 position, left hand behind passenger seat

• Both hands at the bottom of the wheel

Open Ended

Describe the steps you would take to safely back your vehicle in a straight line, using information from the lesson.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are part of the 6 rules for straight backing?

• Hold the brake pedal down and shift to reverse

• Put both hands at the bottom of the steering wheel

• Release pressure on the brake to allow slow backward movement

• Keep your foot over the brake pedal while moving backward

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to develop the habit of signaling every time you plan to turn or change lanes?

• To avoid confusing other drivers

• To communicate your intentions to others on the road

• To reduce the risk of accidents

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which hand signal should you use to indicate a left turn while driving?

• Extend your left arm straight out of the window

• Extend your left arm upward at a 90-degree angle

• Extend your left arm downward at a 90-degree angle

• Wave your hand out of the window

Multiple Choice

What is the correct hand signal for making a right turn?

• Extend your left arm straight out of the window

• Extend your left arm upward at a 90-degree angle

• Extend your left arm downward at a 90-degree angle

• Wave your hand out of the window

Multiple Choice

Describe the hand signal used to indicate that you are slowing down or stopping.

• Extend your left arm straight out of the window

• Extend your left arm upward at a 90-degree angle

• Extend your left arm downward at a 90-degree angle

• Wave your hand out of the window

Open Ended

List two important considerations before deciding to make a lane change.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are steps you should take when making a lane change?

• Check traffic in the front zones

• Signal and check your blind spot

• Increase your speed slightly as you steer smoothly into the next lane

• Cancel your signal and adjust your speed

Multiple Choice

What is the safest way to turn your vehicle around according to the lesson?

• Perform a three-point turnabout.

• Drive around the block.

• Make a midblock U-turn.

• Back into a driveway on the right side.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a precaution you should take before changing lanes or turning your vehicle around?

• Check all zones for possible hazards.

• Look far ahead in the lane of your intended path of travel.

• Change lanes as quickly as possible.

• Be sure local laws permit the maneuver.

Multiple Select

Which steps are involved in backing into a driveway on the right side?

• Check behind you and check the driveway.

• Shift into reverse and begin turning if clear.

• Signal left and make the left turn when the path is clear.

• Accelerate to the speed of traffic immediately.

Open Ended

Explain why it is important to stay as close to the curb as possible when backing out of a driveway on the right side.

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about using mirrors or backing procedures after today's lesson?