WorksheetsChapter 4 Starting, Steering and Stopping the Vehicle
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 2hrs 45mins
When steering using the hand-to-hand method:
One hand must be briefly off the steering wheel.
Your hands will cross over the 12 o'clock position when turning.
Fine steering input will be done only with your right hand.
Both hands will always maintain contact with the steering wheel.
You must press hard on the accelerator as you start the engine.
True
False
When driving, it is best to place:
Your foot in front of the brake and pivot to the accelerator.
Your foot in front of the accelerator and pivot to the brake.
Both A and B are correct.
Neither A nor B are correct.
Before you shift your vehicle into drive, you should:
Let the engine idle for 15 to 20 seconds.
Check that all gauges are working.
Turn on your low beam headlights if the vehicle does not have DRLs.
All of the above are correct.
To steer a vehicle smoothly and precisely you need:
A steering wheel incorporating rubberized texture for better grip.
A small steering wheel.
A visual target to use as a reference point.
All of the above.
You generally steer where you look.
True
False
In the event of an emergency, if you are driving a vehicle equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), apply maximum pressure to the brake pedal to activate the system.
True
False
Anti-lock braking systems (ABS)
Help drivers maintain steering ability under hard braking.
Allow shorter folowing distances.
Result in shorter stopping distances
Allow higher traveling speeds.
When you shift to reverse you should:
Press the accelerator pedal to the floor.
Keep the steering wheel in line ensuring the vehicle goes straight back.
Press the brake pedal.
Only shift to reverse from the "Parked" position.
The first step to ensure the path behind the vehicle is clear prior to backing is:
Use the inside rearview mirror.
Use the outside mirrors.
Look over your right shoulder.
If possible, check behind your vehicle before entering the vehicle.
You have stopped to park a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. The next step is to keep your foot on the brake pedal and:
Set the parking brake
Put the shift lever in park
Turn the ignition to off
Put the shift lever in Neutral
When securing your vehicle in a parking lot, you should
Turn the ignition to off then roll up windows and turn off your headlights
Unfasten your safety belt then turn off all accessories
Turn off all accessories and lights then turn of ignition
Turn off ignition then shift the gear selector lever to park.
You have placed your vehicle in Drive and are preparing to move forward
You do not need to check your mirrors since you are moving forward
You should accelerate then check your mirrors and blind areas for other vehicles
You should check your mirrors and blind areas before pivoting your foot from the brake to the accelerator
You should keep your parking brake set.
When backing
Brace your right arm over the back of the passenger seat
Grip the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position with your left hand
Move the wheel left or right in the direction you want the rear of the vehicle to go
All of the above are correct
You are driving between two parked vehicles, with a minimum amount of space available, you should position your vehicle
Closer to the left vehicle
Closer to the right vehicle
Evenly between both vehicles
It does not matter which vehicle you are close to as long as you do not hit either of them
Total stopping time is made up of
Reaction Time
Braking Time
Perception Time
All of the above
You have just parked your vehicle on a quiet neighborhood street and are preparing to open your door to exit the vehicle
you should
Already have your keys in your pocker
Check mirrors and blind areas for traffic
Lock your doors
All of the above are correct
Hand to hand steering
Is sometimes called feed steering
Positions both hands on the left side of the steering wheel
Alternates hands touching the steering wheel so that only one is touching it at any moment
Maintains the 10-2 hand position on the steering wheel, except when turning.
If an error has been committed and you are approaching an object at a high speed, the quickness of steering input needed to make a 10 to 12 foot l lane change
Remains the same as low speed
Increases compared to low speed
Decreases compared to low speed
None of the above is correct
Prior to starting the engine
always place your foot on the
Brake pedal
Accelerator pedal
Floor
Parking brake
When starting the engine
you should release the key
After you check over your left shoulder
When you release the parking brake
When you hear a grining soung
As soon as the engine starts
