Chapter 9 Basic Maneuvers in a Low-Risk Environment

Which of the following is the best procure for making a lane change to the right

• Check all sides for a safe gap in traffic, signal right, recheck blind areas to the rear in the direction you plan to move, steer into the lane when safe then cancel the signal

• Check inside rearview mirror, signal right, check passenger side outside mirror and look over your left shoulder for your blind areas.

• Signal right, check drivers outside mirror and look over your left shoulder

• Signal right, check drivers outside mirror and look over your right shoulder before moving right.

You are changing lanes in traffic on a multiple lane street. As you start to steer into the other lane

you should

• Slow down slightly

• Maintain the same speed

• Increase your speed quickly

• Increase your speed slightly

When your vehicle turns a corner

the tracks made by the rear tires are always

• Outside of those made by your front tires

• Tighter than most made by your front tires

• On top of those made by your front tires

• None of the above

When you are a new driver and practicing turning right or left with good tracrion and normal conditiosn

your speed should not exceed

• 45 to 50 mph

• Less than 5 mph

• 5 to 15 mph

• 25 to 30 mph

To reverse direction on a two way street, you will best manage your risk by.

• Making a two-point turn by backing into a driveway on your right then driving forward into the street.

• Making a U-turn

• Making a three point turnabout

• Making a two-point turn by driving into a driveway on your left then backing into the street

A three point turnabout

• Is a method of reversing your direction that best manages your risk

• Is best when you are turning around in heavy traffic

• Is The only method of turning around when you are facing a hill or curve

• Should only be used when there is not much traffic

When you perpendicular-park you you should, when possible, select a space that lets you drive into the facing space so that when you leave you will

• Not have to back out

• Be able to back out of your space and the one behind you giving you more practice

• Already have your wheels straight

• None of the above is correct

When you are angle or perpendicular parking you should

• Signal in the direction opposite your intended parking space so other drivers will not attempt to pass you

• Not signal since you you are in a parking lot

• Signal in the direction of your intended parking space since you are turning

• Use your emergency flashers

When you curb-park facing uphill with a curb to your right you should leave your front wheels

• Turned toward the curb

• Turned away from the curb

• Pointed straight ahead

• None of the above is correct

You have the option of making a two-point turn, U-turn or going counter-clockwise around the block to reverse your direction. You will likely best minimize your risk by

• Making a U-turn

• Going around the block

• Making a two-point turn

• The risk is likely to be the same for all three options given