Chapter 6

1. Chapter 6 Performing Basic Vehicle Maneuvers

2. Steering • Over Steering • The driver turns the steering wheel too much • Under Steering • The driver did not turn the wheel enough

3. Steering • Two Methods Used for Steering • Hand Over Hand Steering • Push-Pull Method

4. Steering in Reverse • When steering in reverse, always turn your steering wheel in the direction that you want the back of your car to go. • Always look behind you and not just in your mirrors

5. Turnabouts • A turnabout is used for turning your car to go in the opposite direction. • Turnabouts should rarely be used

6. Types of Turnabouts • Midblock U-Turn • Back into driveway on right side • Pull into driveway on left side • Pull into driveway on rightside • Three-point turnabout

7. Changing Lanes • Steps to follow while changing lanes: • Check traffic in the front and left-front zones. Check rear zones through the rearview mirrors • Signal and make a blind-spot check over your left shoulder to see if any vehicle is about to pass you

8. Changing Lanes • Check traffic ahead • Increase your speed slightly as you steer smoothly into the next lane if it is clear • Cancel your signal and adjust your speed

9. Making Turns • Check all around your car (6 zones) • Be in the lane closest to turn about a block before turn • Obey all traffic signs, regulations, signals, and roadway markings • Remember to yield to oncoming traffic and that pedestrians have the right of way • The last place you should always look is the direction that you’re turning.

10. Making Turns • It is recommended to slowdown to about 10 mph when making a turn. • Always brake gradually for your turns • Steering and Speed Control is vital when making a proper turn. • Always turn into the closet lane available to you.

11. Backing Left and Right • Check traffic (6 zones) • Use hand over hand method • If you want to back to the right, steer to the right • If you want to back to the left, steer to the left

12. Types of Parking • Angle - To park your vehicle diagonally to the curb • Perpendicular - To park your vehicle at a right angle to the curb • Parallel - To park your vehicle parallel to the curb

13. Parking • When you leave any type of parking space, you must yield to all traffic • Always signal when entering into a parking space • A person’s Reference Point, Standard Reference Point, and Personal Reference Point can be used for parking

14. Up and Down Hill Parking • Uphill with a curb - Street • Uphill without a curb - Grass • Downhill with a curb - Grass • Downhill without a curb - Grass • Always make sure you know the direction of your tires when leaving a parking spot • Always use your Parking Brake on a hill

15. Hand Signals • These signals are most often used by motorcyclists and bicyclists • Left – Left Arm Straight Out • Right – Left Arm Bent at 90 degrees up • Stop – Left Arm Bent at 90 degrees down

16. Key Vocab • Reference Point • A part of the outside/inside of he vehicle as viewed from the driver seat, that relates to some part of the roadway. • Push-Pull Steering • Pushing the steering wheel up with one hand and down with the other.

17. Key Vocab • Parallel – Difficult parking maneuver that is done along side a curb and backing into a stall • Rear Zone – The zone behind you that you want to make sure is clear before backing up

18. Key Things to Remember • You should be in the lane closest to the center lane to begin a left turn on a two-way street. • A standard reference point might be a hood ornament. • Only use your left foot to push down on the Clutch Pedal • Look Ahead, Plan Ahead, Stay Back!!!