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Driver Education Chapter 12: Vehicle Manuevers

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 27mins

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Class
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1.

In the EVALUATE stage of the EPE system, you should:

a)

signal, then check the mirror and blind spot.

b)

check the situation, the mirror and blind spot.

c)

signal, then steer and accelerate as necessary.

d)

check the situation and then signal.

2.

In the PREPARE stage, you should:

a)

signal, re-check the situation, in the mirror and the blind spot.

b)

check the situation, the mirror and blind spot.

c)

re-check the mirror and blind spot, then signal.

d)

signal, then steer and accelerate as necessary.

3.

To enter traffic, after applying the brake pedal, you should:

a)

shift the selector lever to (D) Drive.

b)

release the parking brake.

c)

check in the mirrors.

1)
2)
3)
4.

What is the last thing you must do before entering traffic?

a)

Shift the selector lever to (D) Drive.

b)

Check your blind spot.

c)

Release the parking brake.

d)

Target the center of your intended path of travel.

5.

When starting on an uphill slope, to prevent a rollback, you should use:

a)

the parking brake.

b)

the left foot on the brake pedal.

c)

the clutch at the friction point (standard).

d)

all of these.

6.

Your minimum time interval when driving at speeds up to 40 mph is:

a)

two seconds.

b)

three seconds.

c)

four seconds.

d)

six seconds.

7.

Anytime you intend to reduce speed or stop, you must:

a)

tap the brake pedal.

b)

check the rear-view mirror.

c)

apply the brake pedal.

1)
2)
3)
8.

When stopping behind the black vehicle in the diagram, you should stop when you are:

a)

as close to the black vehicle as possible.

b)

able to see the rear tires touching the road.

c)

still able to see the brake lights.

d)

at least two car lengths behind it.

9.

Maintaining a minimum space when stopped will enable you to:

a)

change lane if the lane is or becomes blocked.

b)

avoid a roll back as the vehicle ahead tries to move on a slope.

c)

change lane if a rear-end collision is or becomes imminent.

d)

all of these.

10.

The simplest and safest method to park near the curb is to:

a)

drive into a space twice the size of your vehicle.

b)

back into a space larger than your vehicle.

c)

drive into a perpendicular park.

d)

back into an angled parking space.

11.

Once your vehicle is properly positioned in the parking space, you should:

a)

shift the selector lever into the (P) Park position.

b)

turn the ignition switch to the Lock position.

c)

apply the parking brake.

1)
2)
3)
12.

Before you turn the ignition switch to the Lock position:

a)

shift into (P) Park.

b)

turn off all accessories.

c)

apply the parking brake.

1)
2)
3)
13.

Where should you look when backing straight?

a)

Continuously to the target area and reference point, unless you are stopped.

b)

In the inside rear-view mirror.

c)

Straight ahead, glancing in all rear-view mirrors.

d)

Towards the rear with occasional glances forward.

14.

This illustration demonstrates the correct position for:

a)

backing straight.

b)

backing into a right turn.

c)

backing into a left turn.

d)

all of these.

15.

This diagram illustrates the correct position for:

a)

backing straight.

b)

backing into a driveway on the left.

c)

backing into a left turn.

d)

all of these.

16.

When backing a vehicle, to achieve the intended change in direction, you must input:

a)

the same amount of steering wheel movement as when moving forward.

b)

less steering wheel movement than when moving forward.

c)

more steering wheel movement than when moving forward.

d)

the same steering wheel movement, but more abruptly.

17.

When you intend to change lanes, you should first:

a)

evaluate the situation.

b)

signal your intentions.

c)

check your rear-view mirrors.

d)

check your blind spot.

18.

When you intend to move to a lane on your right, where should you look to check your blind spot?

a)

Through the inside rear-view mirror.

b)

Through the right rear-view mirror.

c)

Through the right side window toward the rear of your vehicle.

d)

Through the left side window toward the rear of your vehicle.

19.

Before moving your vehicle to change lanes, you should:

a)

activate the turn signal, check the mirrors and then your blind spot.

b)

signal your intention, re-check the traffic ahead and then re-check your the mirrors and blind spot.

c)

check the mirrors, activate the turn signal and then check the blind spot.

d)

activate the turn signal and then check the blind spot.

20.

Changing lanes, if the space area and path of travel are open, you should:

a)

reduce speed slightly.

b)

thrust down on the accelerator.

c)

apply the brake pedal firmly.

d)

accelerate gently.

21.

The first and most important step prior to turning around in traffic is:

a)

a careful check of traffic and lines of sight in all directions.

b)

signalling your intentions with the turn signals.

c)

selecting the appropriate gear.

d)

choosing the lane of traffic into which you will turn.

22.

To perform a turnabout maneuver on a narrow street with most of the traffic approaching in an oncoming direction, your best choice would be:

a)

a 3-point on the roadway.

b)

backing into a driveway on your right and then exit by turning left.

c)

a U-turn at the next intersection.

d)

drive into a driveway on your left and then back into the roadway.

23.

When performing a 3-point turn on a narrow street, how far should you back your vehicle?

a)

to the center of the street.

b)

until the front wheels are turned full right.

c)

only as far as is necessary to do the maneuver.

d)

until the rear wheels touch the opposite curb.

24.

To perform a U-turn on a narrow roadway, you should place your vehicle in:

a)

the lane to the right of the center line.

b)

the lane closest to the right edge of the road.

c)

any lane to the right of the center line.

d)

the center of the road.

25.

Prior to reversing in the red vehicle, you must:

a)

check left, right and behind the vehicle.

b)

signal, then back slowly while checking carefully.

c)

honk the horn to communicate your intentions.

d)

turn and look toward the right rear as you move.

26.

In the situation pictured to the right, you must activate the turn signal and yield to:

a)

the pedestrian only.

b)

the motorcycle only.

c)

the automobile only.

d)

all other road users.

27.

To back into this parking space, start turning:

a)

as soon as you start reversing.

b)

when your body is in line with the red vehicle.

c)

when your body is in line with the space.

d)

when the rear of the vehicle reaches the space.

28.

When exiting a perpendicular parking space, you should begin to turn the steering wheel when:

a)

your body passes the vehicle on your left.

b)

the front passes the vehicle on your left.

c)

the rear clears the vehicle on your left.

d)

the vehicle begins to move forward.

29.

In vehicle 1, preparing to parallel park, you should:

a)

check the traffic behind.

b)

check the oncoming traffic.

c)

check the parking space.

d)

all of these.

30.

In vehicle 1, preparing to parallel park, you should:

a)

check the traffic behind.

b)

check the oncoming traffic.

c)

check the parking space.

d)

all of these.

31.

In position 1, before releasing the brake pedal to begin reversing into the parking space, you should:

a)

turn and target your path of travel to the rear.

b)

check the oncoming traffic.

c)

use the rear-view mirror to guide your vehicle.

d)

glance to the rear & then use mirrors to guide your vehicle.

32.

While backing, your speed should be:

a)

the same as in forward gear.

b)

slightly slower than in forward gear.

c)

a snail's pace (walking speed).

d)

5 mph less than the speed limit.

33.

Once you straighten the steering, you should:

a)

accelerate slightly.

b)

check the front end clearance (front reference).

c)

begin turning away from the sidewalk.

d)

apply the brake to control the vehicle speed.

34.

When parallel parked in Texas, the curb side wheels of your vehicle must be:

a)

touching the curb.

b)

6 to 18 inches from the curb.

c)

18 to 24 inches from the curb.

d)

24 to 30 inches from the curb.

35.

Before turning the steering wheel to line up with the vehicle to the rear, you should:

a)

check the front end clearance (front reference).

b)

check your distance from the curb (side reference).

c)

align the left rear fender with the vehicle behind.

d)

align the right mirror with the vehicle ahead.

36.

When parked, if your vehicle is on an uphill slope near a curb, you should leave the front wheels:

a)

aimed straight ahead.

b)

turned away from the sidewalk.

c)

turned towards the sidewalk.

d)

it does not matter, the parking brake is applied.

37.

When parked, if your vehicle is on a downhill slope near the curb, you should leave the wheels:

a)

aimed straight ahead.

b)

turned away from the sidewalk.

c)

turned towards the sidewalk.

d)

it does not matter, the parking brake is applied.

38.

When parked, if your vehicle is on a downhill slope as shown, you should leave the front wheels:

a)

aimed straight ahead.

b)

turned away from the side of the roadway.

c)

turned towards the side of the roadway.

d)

it does not matter, the parking brake is applied.

39.

When parked, if your vehicle is on an uphill slope as shown, you should leave the front wheels:

a)

aimed straight ahead.

b)

turned away from the side of the roadway.

c)

turned towards the side of the roadway.

d)

it does not matter, the parking brake is applied.

40.

When parking near a crosswalk in Texas, you may not leave your vehicle within:

a)

10 feet of the crosswalk if the crosswalk is at an intersection.

b)

20 feet of the crosswalk if the crosswalk is at an intersection.

c)

30 feet of the crosswalk if the crosswalk is at an intersection.

d)

40 feet of the crosswalk if the crosswalk is in the middle of the block.

41.

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity, such as ______ are more susceptible to weight transfer problems.

a)

sports cars.

b)

pickups.

c)

family sedans.

d)

compact cars.

42.

When you brake, the concentration of the weight of the vehicle transfers from the center to the:

a)

front of the chassis.

b)

rear of the chassis.

c)

right side of your vehicle.

d)

left side of your vehicle.

43.

When you press on the accelerator pedal, the vehicle weight transfers to the:

a)

front, lightening the rear and rear traction.

b)

rear, lightening the front and front traction.

c)

right side of the vehicle.

d)

left side of the vehicle.

44.

When you turn the steering wheel to the left, the concentration of the weight of the vehicle transfers from the center to the:

a)

front of the chassis.

b)

rear of the chassis.

c)

right of center.

d)

left of center.

45.

If you brake and steer to the right simultaneously, the vehicle weight transfers to the:

a)

left front of the vehicle.

b)

right front of the vehicle.

c)

right rear of the vehicle.

d)

left rear of the vehicle.