Chapter 4: Vehicle Maneuvers and Safe Driving Procedures C-R

According to the key idea in Chapter 4, what should you focus on to safely maneuver your vehicle?

• The color of your car

• Methods for changing lanes, turning, stopping, backing, and parking

• The speed limit only

• The type of fuel your car uses

As a driver, which of the following is a procedure you should know to stay risk-free while performing maneuvers?

• How to control steering and judge space accurately

• How to change a tire

• How to refuel your vehicle

• How to wash your car

Why is it important to know the procedures for making right and left turns, parking, and driving backwards?

• To keep yourself risk-free while performing these maneuvers

• To impress other drivers

• To save money on gas

• To avoid getting lost

What is the main reason backing a vehicle is considered a high-risk maneuver?

• Because drivers cannot see behind their vehicles in most cases.

• Because it is difficult to shift into reverse.

• Because the car moves too fast in reverse.

• Because the mirrors are always foggy.

How does the curvature of a passenger-side mirror affect the image you see?

• It makes the image appear smaller and farther away.

• It makes the image appear larger and closer.

• It distorts the color of the image.

• It eliminates all blind spots.

Explain why using mirrors correctly helps you to be a low-risk driver.

• Because it allows you to see potential hazards and avoid them.

• Because it makes the car go faster.

• Because it helps you save fuel.

• Because it makes the car look better.

A driver is preparing to make a left turn at an intersection. What should the driver do to communicate this intention to other drivers?

• Flash the headlights

• Use the left turn-signal light

• Honk the horn twice

• Wave out the window

Which hand signal should a driver use to indicate a right turn if the vehicle's turn-signal device is not working?

• Left arm straight out

• Left arm bent upward at the elbow

• Left arm bent downward at the elbow

• Right arm straight out

When making a right turn, which lane position should you use if there are no parked vehicles?

• Lane position 3

• Lane position 1

• Lane position 2

• Lane position 4

What should you do halfway through the turn into the nearest lane of traffic going in your direction?

• Accelerate as you return the wheel to the straight-ahead position

• Stop and check for traffic again

• Honk your horn

• Turn on your hazard lights