Ch. 6 Performing Basic Vehicle Maneuvers

To steer straight forward, look....

• to the left and the right to judge available space.

• far ahead toward the center of your intended path.

• at your hand position on the steering wheel.

• at the center line or lane lines.

A right turn hand signal is indicated by which....

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The hand signal to indicate slow or stop is....

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Just before beginning any lane-change maneuver....

• check to see that the roadway ahead has no obstructions.

• make a blind-spot check over your left shoulder.

• steer slightly into the next lane.

• hand signal a stop.

Making proper turns depends on....

• good brakes

• little traffic

• steering and speed control

• looking over your shoulder

Why should you place your right hand over the top of the steering wheel when beginning a left turn?

• to prepare for sliding the wheel through your hands.

• to begin pulling the wheel down while releasing your left hand.

• to provide a balanced hand position.

• to begin pushing the wheel up.

Always prepare to straighten your wheels on your vehicle after a turn by....

• using only your right hand for control of the steering wheel.

• using hand-over-hand steering.

• accelerating slightly and releasing the steering wheel.

• letting go of the steering wheel.

For a right turn, start turning your steering wheel when...

• you reach the crosswalk.

• you are in the middle of the intersection.

• the rear wheels are even with the curb.

• the front wheels are even with the bend of the corner.

To back to the left, you....

• place your left hand on the bottom of the steering wheel.

• pull the steering wheel to the left.

• place your right arm over the back of the seat and look out the rear window.

• pull the steering wheel to the right.

When backing to the left, the front wheels move....

• across the track of the rear wheels.

• far to the right of the rear wheels.

• in the same track as the rear wheels.

• to the left of the rear wheels.