Chapter 2 Drivers Test Review

What is the reference point for a right turn?

The inside reader view mirror aligns with target.

What is the transition point for a left turn?

When the target aligns with the left corner post.

Lane position 1

Center of lane, gives you space to adjust left or right

Lane position 2

3-6 inches from the left line, used for creating space to the right or turning left.

Lane Position 3

3-6 inches from the right line. Used to create space to the left or turn right.

Lane Position 4

Straddling line to the left. Used for creating space and lane changes.

Lane Position 5

Straddling line to right. Used to create space to left.

Side Position 6

3 feet from right side. Used for tight turns when no bike lane is present or approaching parallel parking.

What is Trail Braking and what is it used for?

A slight release of the break pressure during the last seconds of the breaking maneuver.

What is a precision turn?

A precision turn is placing your vehicle accurately on the roadway before, during and after turning.

What do reference points allow you to do?

Allow you to precisely place your vehicle in any position.

What are some communication options?

Hand signals, brake lights, hazard lights, horn, lane position, turn signals

What’s is a precision turn?

Placing your vehicle accurately in the roadway before, during and after turning.

What are the steps to perform a precision stopped right turn?

Check rear, stop smoothly, search intersection, look to target, turn wheel at forward position, at transition point pivot from brake to accelerator, begin to straighten and use smooth acceleration, check front and rear.

What are the steps to performing a precision moving left turn?

Search intersection, check rear, smooth break, keep wheels straight until you are ready to turn. Look to target, turn wheel, trail brake at transition point pivot from break to accelerator begin straightening and press gas steadily. Check front and rear.