How to Drive Chapter 9

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

• Check all sides for a safe gap in traffic, signal right, re-check 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's side outside mirror and look over your left shoulder for your blind area.

• Signal right, check driver's outside mirror and look over your left shoulder.

• Signal right, check driver's 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 those made by your front tires.

• On top of those made by your front tires.

• None of these is correct.

When you are a new driver and practicing turning right or left with good traction and normal conditions, 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 the 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 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 these 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 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 these 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.