Chapter 4 Starting, Steering and Stopping the Vehicle

When steering using the hand-to-hand method:

• One hand must be briefly off the steering wheel.

• Your hands will cross over the 12 o'clock position when turning.

• Fine steering input will be done only with your right hand.

• Both hands will always maintain contact with the steering wheel.

You must press hard on the accelerator as you start the engine.

• True

• False

When driving, it is best to place:

• Your foot in front of the brake and pivot to the accelerator.

• Your foot in front of the accelerator and pivot to the brake.

• Both A and B are correct.

• Neither A nor B are correct.

Before you shift your vehicle into drive, you should:

• Let the engine idle for 15 to 20 seconds.

• Check that all gauges are working.

• Turn on your low beam headlights if the vehicle does not have DRLs.

• All of the above are correct.

To steer a vehicle smoothly and precisely you need:

• A steering wheel incorporating rubberized texture for better grip.

• A small steering wheel.

• A visual target to use as a reference point.

• All of the above.

You generally steer where you look.

• True

• False

In the event of an emergency, if you are driving a vehicle equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), apply maximum pressure to the brake pedal to activate the system.

• True

• False

Anti-lock braking systems (ABS)

• Help drivers maintain steering ability under hard braking.

• Allow shorter folowing distances.

• Result in shorter stopping distances

• Allow higher traveling speeds.

When you shift to reverse you should:

• Press the accelerator pedal to the floor.

• Keep the steering wheel in line ensuring the vehicle goes straight back.

• Press the brake pedal.

• Only shift to reverse from the "Parked" position.

The first step to ensure the path behind the vehicle is clear prior to backing is:

• Use the inside rearview mirror.

• Use the outside mirrors.

• Look over your right shoulder.

• If possible, check behind your vehicle before entering the vehicle.