Chapter 6 Quiz

While driving through the city, you notice a vehicle in front of you. The driver extends her arm out of the window. This hand signal means she is

• making a right turn.

• making a left turn.

• going to stop.

• slowing down.

Answer explanation

The driver extending her arm out of the window indicates she is making a left turn, as this is a common hand signal used while driving to signal a left turn.

The driver of this car has parked

• uphill against a curb.

• downhill against a curb.

• in an angle parking space.

• in a parallel parking space.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'uphill against a curb' because the car is parked in a position where the front of the car is higher than the back, indicating an uphill parking position.

To make the correct hand signal for a right turn, your left arm and hand should be

• hand and arm extended horizontally

• hand and arm extended upward

• hand and arm extended downward

• waving left

Answer explanation

To make the correct hand signal for a right turn, your left arm and hand should be extended upward.

When considering making a turnabout on a busy city street, you must make sure that

• there are no laws prohibiting the turnabout on that street.

• there is at least 500 feet of visibility in each direction on the street.

• you have enough space on the street to complete the maneuver safely.

• all of the above.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'all of the above' because when making a turnabout on a busy city street, you must ensure there are no laws prohibiting the maneuver, there is sufficient visibility, and you have enough space to complete it safely.

When you park up a hill with a curb, you should

• park as you would on flat ground.

• turn your wheels away from the curb.

• turn your wheels toward the curb.

• leave your wheels facing straight ahead

Answer explanation

When parking up a hill with a curb, you should turn your wheels away from the curb to prevent the vehicle from rolling into the street in case the brakes fail.

To make a two-point turn, you

• drive around the block.

• head into or back into a driveway.

• shift to Neutral.

• turn your wheels into the curb.

Answer explanation

To make a two-point turn, you should head into or back into a driveway. This allows you to safely change the direction of your vehicle without driving around the block.

To parallel park during your downtown visit, move your vehicle parallel to the vehicle in front of the café, at the distance of

• 1 to 2 feet.

• about 3 feet.

• about 5 feet.

• at least 10 feet.

Answer explanation

To parallel park, you should move your vehicle parallel to the vehicle in front of the café at a distance of about 3 feet, as this allows for proper spacing while ensuring efficient use of the parking space.

Imagine you're driving in a narrow street and need to turn your car around. Which technique would you use?

• 2 point turn from the right

• 3 point turn

• 2 point turn from the left

• reverse 2 point turn

Answer explanation

To turn your car around in a narrow street, you would use a 2 point turn from the left. This technique involves driving forward, then reversing to complete the turn.

During a driving test, which of the following maneuvers is considered the correct method to turn the vehicle around in a narrow street?

• 2 point turn from the left

• 3 point turn

• 2 point turn from the right

• u-turn

Answer explanation

The correct method to turn the vehicle around in a narrow street during a driving test is a 3 point turn.

Which of the following is the correct name of this maneuver?

• 3 point turn

• 2 point turn from the right

• u-turn

• 2 point turn from the left

Answer explanation

The correct name of this maneuver is a u-turn.