Section 5 Driver's Education

Which describes the correct way to start a car?

• Lock the doors and turn on the low beam headlights, place your right foot on the brake pedal, place the key in the ignition and turn on the ignition switch to the "on" position, check indicator lights (fuel level, ABS, air bags), then turn on the car.

• Place your right foot on the brake pedal, place the key in the ignition and turn on the ignition switch to the "on" position, check indicator lights (fuel level, ABS, air bags), then turn on the car and lock the doors and turn on the low beam headlights.

To start driving, press the brake pedal and move the gear to...

• "R"

• "N"

• "D"

True or False: Accelerate gradually and smoothly with the top of your foot on the pedal and your heel on the floor. Gradually accelerating can save fuel.

• True

• False

Check the correct option below. Increase speed _______ when traction is poor, as in rain, snow, or sandy/gravel areas on the roadway.

• quickly

• sharply

• gradually

True or False: If stopping at a stop sign or traffic signal, you don't have to stop behind the sign, stop line, or crosswalk.

• True

• False, you need to stop behind the sign, stop line, or crosswalk.

When driving, your hands should be placed ______ of the steering wheel

• on top

• on the bottom

• anywhere

• outside and on the opposite sides

Mark all the steering methods

• hand-to-hand steering

• hand-to-foot steering

• hand-over-hand steering

• evasive action steering

• one hand steering

When backing up or operating vehicle controls, use the

• hand-to-hand steering method

• evasive action steering method

• one hand steering method

True of false: It is easier to steer while you are backing.

• True

• False, it's much harder to steer while backing up.

Check all that apply. When backing,

• Check behind your vehicle before you get in. Children and small objects cannot be seen from the driver's seat.

• Place your foot on the brake and shift to "D." (drive)

• Place your foot on the brake and shift to "R." (reverse)

• Grasp your left hand at 12 o'clock on the steering wheel

• Look directly through the rear window. You may use your rearview and side mirrors for backing but keep in mind that these don't not show directly behind your vehicle.