Module 4 Topic 4 – Basic Maneuvers

It is dangerous to cross the arms over when turning because ___

• there is a risk of over correction

• the air bag can deploy and push hands into your face

• you could go through the windshield

• both a and b

Your hand position should be at ____ and ____.

• 10 and 2

• 9 and 5

• 8 and 4

• 3 and 6

The steering method you should use for most driving maneuvers is ____.

• push/pull/slide

• one handed

• hand over hand

• whatever feels comfortable

When backing up, you should use the __________ steering method.

• push/pull/slide

• one-handed

• hand over hand

• whatever feels comfortable

As speed increases, you need to move the steering wheel more to change your path of travel.

• true

• false

When braking, the proper technique is ________________

• heel on the floor, and press down on the brake

• arch on the pedal, and slam it down

• toe on the pedal, and push it down

• use either foot

If you feel the brake pedal pulsating when ABS is working, you should immediately take your vehicle to a service center.

• True

• False

There are three factors that determine the distance it takes to stop a vehicle. Which one starts when the driver applies the brakes?

• perception time

• reaction distance

• braking distance

• all of the above are correct

In a deep water situation, which action is the most important?

• Driving slowly through the water.

• Correctly estimating water depth.

• Drying your brakes upon exiting.

• Pumping your brakes as you work through the water.

The pedal on the left is called the _________ pedal