WorksheetsChapter 6: Steering and Hand Positions
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is the correct hand position on a steering wheel for driving?
A) Left hand at 9 and right hand at 3
B) Left hand at 10 and right hand at 2
C) Left hand at 8 and right hand at 4
D) Left hand at 12 and right hand at 6
What does the arrow pointing straight ahead signify?
Steer left
Steer right
Steer forward/Steer straight
Steer backward
In a left turnabout, what is the first step?
Drive forward and turn left
Reverse and turn right
Drive forward and turn right
Reverse and turn left
What happens during understeer?
The car turns more than expected
The car turns less than expected
The car skids sideways
The car stops suddenly
In a left turnabout, what is the final step?
Drive forward and turn left
Reverse and turn right
Drive forward and turn right
Reverse and turn left
What is the third step in a 3 point turnabout?
Drive forward and turn left
Reverse and turn right
Drive forward and turn right
Reverse and turn left
Which maneuver is used to correct the car's direction when it turns less than expected?
Understeer
3 point turnabout
Left turnabout
None of the above
What is the main purpose of a 3 point turnabout?
To turn the car around in a narrow space
To correct the car's direction when it turns less than expected
To make a left turn
To make a right turn
Which maneuver is shown in the diagram with a green car making a turn?
Right turn
Left turn
U-turn
Three-point turn
What does the hand signal with the arm extended outward indicate?
Right turn
Left turn
Slow/Stop
U-turn
What does the hand signal with the arm extended downward indicate?
Stop
Left turn
Right turn
Speed up
When making a right turn, how far in advance should you signal your intention to turn?
50 feet
100 feet
150 feet
200 feet
In perpendicular parking, how should your car be positioned relative to the curb?
A) Parallel to the curb
B) At an angle to the curb
C) Perpendicular to the curb
D) Facing the traffic
Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps for parallel parking as shown in the diagram?
Pull up alongside the car in front, reverse into the space, straighten the wheels
Pull up alongside the car in front, straighten the wheels, reverse into the space
Reverse into the space, pull up alongside the car in front, straighten the wheels
Straighten the wheels, pull up alongside the car in front, reverse into the space
What is the main advantage of parallel parking as shown in the diagram?
It allows more cars to fit into a parking space
It is easier to drive out of the parking space
It requires less maneuvering
It is faster than other parking methods
A beginning driver may tend to over steer. This means the driver
Turns the steering wheel too much
Does not turn the steering wheel enough
Is turning too fast
Tends to steer over too many bumps
To steer smoothly, look
toward your intended path of travel.
toward the center of the road.
Which hand signal should you use to indicate a right turn?
Arm extended upward
Arm extended outward
Arm bent at the elbow
Arm extended downward
What is the recommended distance to look ahead when steering your vehicle?
20-25 seconds ahead
10-15 seconds ahead
5-10 seconds ahead
Only at the front bumper
When performing a three-point turn, what should you do before reversing?
Accelerate quickly
Sound the horn
Check mirrors and blind spots
Turn on high beams
When preparing to parallel park, what should you do before reversing into the space?
Check mirrors and blind spots
Sound the horn
Turn on your headlights
Accelerate quickly
Which steering technique is recommended for making safe and controlled turns?
One-handed steering
Hand-over-hand steering
Palm steering
Steering with fingertips
What is the correct action if you realize you are oversteering during a turn?
Increase your speed
Apply the brakes suddenly
Reduce the steering angle
Turn the wheel more sharply
When performing a U-turn, what is the most important safety check before turning?
Sound the horn
Accelerate quickly
Turn on your high beams
Check for oncoming traffic and pedestrians
Which parking method requires you to back your vehicle into a space between two cars?
Parallel parking
Angle parking
Double parking
Perpendicular parking
What should you do if you need to make a left turn at an intersection with no traffic signals?
Sound your horn and proceed
Only check your rearview mirror
Turn immediately without stopping
Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
When making a right turn at an intersection, what should you do before entering the turn?
Sound your horn
Accelerate quickly
Check mirrors and signal your intention
Turn on your hazard lights
Which parking method requires you to enter the space at a 90-degree angle to the curb?
Angle parking
Perpendicular parking
Double parking
Parallel parking
What is the safest way to recover if your vehicle begins to understeer in a turn?
Increase your steering angle sharply
Reduce speed and gently straighten the steering wheel
Accelerate through the turn
Apply the brakes suddenly
