Lane Positions & Reference Points

A footprint around the vehicle:

• represents what the driver can see around the car.

• represents what the driver cannot see around the car.

• is the mark the black tires streak on the road.

• is smaller for large vehicles.

Drivers preparing to turn left can help communicate this intention by using:

• Lane position 1

• Lane position 2

• Lane position 3

• all of the above

Lane position __ provides maximum space within the lane on each side of the vehicle.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• all of the above

On a 2-lane road (two-direction), the best lane position to use when an emergency vehicle is coming behind you with sirens flashing is lane position__.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• any position you want

Reference points are necessary

• to judge your vehicle's position on the road

• because there are areas around the vehicle which cannot be seen from the driver's seat

• Both answers are correct

• We don't need reference points

If the FRONT BUMPER is 3-6" from the white parking line or curb, the LINE OF SIGHT will extend from the driver_________

• near the side view mirror

• near the back passenger window

• center of the windshield

• to the left hood line

If the REAR BUMPER is 3-6" from the white parking line or curb, the line of sight will extend from the driver _____

• near the side view mirror

• near the back passenger window

• center of the windshield

• to the left hood line